Great spot to bring the family for a vacation. 10 minutes to downtown Glen Arbor, beautiful location and waterfront access on the lake. The cabin is perfect to disconnect, with privacy. Communication from the host was excellent. Would stay here again.
We had an amazing experience staying at the cottage! The location right on big glen lake was the best thing about this adorable cottage. We had access to this gorgeous blue lake everyday and we even were able to use the mooring to store our pontoon boat for three days. The cottage slept the five of us perfectly and we were able to bring our two dogs - they love it too! We will definitely be back and this will be our home away from home.
Absolutely WORST place we've ever stayed! Property totally misrepresented. Shower broken with NO hot water first night/second day. Communication with "host" ( property manager) ridiculous. Filthy dirty. Damage everywhere. Holes in walls, chipped paint, couch smells of urine, furniture in terrible disrepair, home covered in mold and moss, inside smells of mildew, ants inside, possible dead mouse under refrigerator which was covered in rust (looked like someone had been murdered in the house), bathroom filthy, bed liated as queen was NOT a queen but a full. Rotting handrails to get into house, broken front screen door, back door would not lock and DIRTY DISHES AND UTENSILS AND DISGUSTING GRILL. Thermostat was turned off on fridge and we lost 50 of food.I called VRBO THREE times and they were NO help! Property manager kept making excuses for the property that it was "old" as though that was supposed to be charming. We've stayed in actual historic locations (100 years old) and they were ALL clean and in good repair.this property isn't old its just not kept clean or maintained.Absolutely disgusting and a total disappointment. Stay away!!!
The cottage was a good size for us and our 2 dogs. ( 50 and 60 lbs) Had a small area for the dogs to go out. One of the dog love the water. The place was clean. Host easy to get in touch with. Did have a couple of electrical issues with the lights which were intermittent in nature. Did speak with host and was willing to have someone come to look at it. We decide it could wait until we left as our stay was short.
The real disappointment was mother nature was not cooperating this year. Was hoping to see more colors. We are still green in SW Ohio Still the area is pretty and quiet.
The location of this cabin is ideal, right on the beautiful blue waters of Big Glen. There are four cabins and this one is in the back, closer to the road, but you are given full access to the beach, dock and firepit of the main home. There were a couple of other families staying at the cabins but it was very quiet and serene in the woods. The cabin was comfortable for our family and 2 dogs. It was within walking distance to Settler's park and an ice cream shop. The furnishings are old but it's quaint and we didn't have to worry much about our kids or dogs ruining anything so it worked out well for us. If you are looking for modern, this is not the place for you. But it's a cute little cabin that served our needs and you can't beat the price to be on Glen Lake. We had a cool week so the lack of A/C was no issue for us. There are 3 fans there for your use. Overall we were happy and would recommend to other families!
Host helpful, but place needs work, close to Sleeping Bear
This unit does not usually provide towels, but the host was kind enough to provide them since we were traveling from far away.
There is a washer dryer which was nice to have for getting ready for our next two weeks.
It is very close to Sleeping Bear so we went there pretty much every day of our weeklong trip
But the place needs work. The first night was rough because the mattresses are very old and stiff. The host was responsive in getting a good queen size topper the next day, and that was very much appreciated.
The refrigerator and a dehumidifier in basement under my room ran non stop which was annoying and made it hard to sleep. The kitchen faucet leaks onto the counter and end up soaking your shirt front when washing dishes.
The place needs some new dishes and a few wine glasses. It's in wine country but no wine glasses. The pots and pans were good.
The owner needs to invest in some upgrades and fix up the exterior and and tidy up yard.
Last but not least...and no fault of the host, but I got a bad case of swimmer's itch from the Lake. Don't swim in it!
First the plusses- the 'backyard' has a wire fence so we could let our Max out easily w/out worry. Appreciated a freshly packaged sponge for dishes. Very little road noise even though this cottage is right on S.Dunns Farm Rd. Nestled among trees keeps the cabin cool on hot days. Cabin was clean.
The rest: Itâs situated at least if not more than 100 feet from steps down to the water. Unless sitting up on the sofa you will not see the lake. The pier is shared with another cabin, and there are 4 on property along with a âbig houseâ. If youâre looking for privacy, this is not for you. B/c itâs surrounded by a lot of trees & shade, letting in very little sun, the cabin itself, in our opinion, is quite dark and felt gloomy to us sitting inside on one quite cold day. Indoor lighting could be brighter esp in kitchen/dining area. We were a bit surprised at the feeble amenities inside. Not even a pellet of salt to be found. There was one lone wine glass and one lone champagne flute, and there are *some* dishes, but seems set up for one not to be doing much cooking, or just very basic cooking. Lastly, âlinens providedâ is not accurate. We had to bring our own bath/beach towels. If youâre looking for what Iâd term more of a âglampingâ experience located close to SBD and Glen Arbor, would be a great place to stay if you have a dog!
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Jodie is excellent to communicate with and was very helpful. House is great. Wonderful location. We plan to return. Our dog loved the place. We were all sad to leave.
We loved our time in this Glen Lake cabin. It was a short (2 minute) walk to the lake with a grassy spot to read and Sandy beach for swimming. The cabin was clean and beds were comfortable.
The cabin was very, very, pleasurable. The cabin was spacious and comfy. The heating system was welcome for the cool nights while we were there. The cabin was close to the road but road noise was never noticed. The wifi was one of the best we experienced. I would definetly rent again.
It was a perfect week spent with my son and my grand kids. This little cottage is so adorable, everything you need is in there. It is very clean, has everything you need if you want to cook your food. Just the atmosphere is so good. You can sleep with the opened windows and breathe the fresh air coming from outside. Literally 2 minutes walking from the house to the lake. Already booked my next year trip. Kind of afraid, that the kids will want to make this a tradition. The real winners were my dogs. They were able to go outside for the first time in their life without leashes. They are small dogs and barkers and I always have them outside on the ropes. Here they were able to run free and feel absolutely happy. Anyway, I would recommend this cottage to anyone who is not looking for 5 stars hotel and just want to enjoy beautiful Michigan and relax.
My husband and dog and I went to the cabin for a few days of relaxation. The cabin is very comfortable and clean. The whole area of Glen Arbor/Maple City is so beautiful. It was an added bonus that the back yard has a fence. Thank you Jodi for the communication.
If you want easy access to Sleeping Bear Dunes plus plenty of things to do in Glen Arbor, this place is perfect. And it gives you that true "up north" experience in a cottage with knotty pine floors and ceilings. Set back a bit into the woods a bit, it is one of a grouping of cottages with access to Glen Lake. The kitchen has everything you need to cook on your own, or go out to any of the excellent restaurants nearby (our favorites are Art's Tavern and La Becasse). It's clean and easy to fine. Check-in and directions were clear, and the host was communicative to ensure we had everything we needed.
The rustic little cottage in a peaceful, wooded area was perfect for our fall mini-vacation. We could see Glen lake through the trees and were able to walk the short distance down to the dock and grassy shoreline to sip some wine! Jodie was easily accessible any time, and promptly responded to our questions, before, during and after our visit. While some updates could be used, the cottage was clean and fresh and had all that was needed for cooking, etc.. We returned home refreshed from our stay, another enjoyable time spent at Glen Lake.
We stayed for a week the beginning of September 2021. I had read all the reviews on this cabin and chose it because it had great reviews. We were surprised the cabin did not live up to our expectations based on the description plus the reviews. First of all, it is not on the lake. That should be said in the first line of the description because this was misleading. It sits back on the property and you have access to the lake. This was sufficient for us but had I known this I might have picked another rental. The couch needs to be replaced! Itâs age is showing. The cushions have lost their fluff and there are several spots that are ripped on the arms. There was dog hair on the pillows for the couch. When we opened the pullout, there was debris and more dog hair. There were spider webs throughout the cabin. There was dog hair throughout the cabin. No matter how much I vacuumed and swept, more just kept coming out. (Note: We did not bring a dog.) Some dishes had cracks and chips. Which is no big deal but in the time of Covid, bacteria can form in the cracks. The master bedroom had a bent screen so we had to put a towel in the crack to prevent mosquitoes from coming in. There was mold on the seal to the fridge. The toilet seat was broken as well. It is a great locations and fairly quite area. The manager was pleasant and tried to help us with the broken mooring we were allowed to use for our boat that we brought with us but the mooring was not usable. We didnât bother her with any of these cleaning issues and concerns because we were already unpacked and cleaning it up ourselves. This would be a great cabin for a group of men who are hunting or fishing. It is rustic.
McCormick Place has been in the McCormick family for over 60 years. Many changes have taken place over the years and many memories have been made. Come and enjoy our property and make memories of your own!