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The Little Green Cottage in the Woods

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Exterior
Dining
Private kitchen
Living area
Interior

Reviews

10 out of 10
Exceptional
2 bedrooms2 bathroomsSleeps 12

Popular amenities

  • Parking available
  • Dryer
  • Washer
  • Fireplace
  • Air conditioning
  • Outdoor space

Explore the area

Map
Glen Arbor, MI
  • Crystal River
    ‪1 min walk‬
  • Glen Lake
    ‪4 min drive‬
  • Sleeping Bear Dunes National Lakeshore
    ‪12 min drive‬
  • Traverse City, MI (TVC-Cherry Capital)
    ‪54 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

2 bedrooms (sleeps 12)

LOFT

+4
1 Double Bed, 6 Single Beds and 1 Crib

MAIN FLOOR MASTER

1 Double Bed and 1 Crib

MAIN ROOM

2 Double Futons and 2 Single Beds

2 bathrooms

LOFT BATHROOM

Toilet · Shower only

MAIN FLOOR BATHROOM

Toilet · Shower only

ONE WITH NATURE

Outdoor shower

Spaces

Deck or patio
Outdoor shower
Kitchen
Outdoor play area

About this property

The Little Green Cottage in the Woods

Nestled between M22 & Lake Michigan in beautiful Glen Arbor, MI., The Little Green Cottage in the Woods was built originally as a garage to the neighboring “Barn House”. It has since been renovated (2019) to accommodate family & friend gatherings, while providing a private & intimate setting.

The Little Green Cottage in the Woods is a 1 Bedroom Loft, hidden between Lake Michigan & Downtown Glen Arbor. A 5-minute walk to Lake Michigan allows for beautiful views of Sleeping Bear Dunes, both Manitou Islands & sunsets that go unmatched on a nightly basis. Although the beach is public, it very much has a private feel & is a great spot to relax & let little ones play. A walk along the beach will either take you towards Downtown Glen Arbor & Sleeping Bear Dunes or America’s Freshwater Resort, The Homestead.

Beautiful Glen Arbor consists of fun restaurants, live music, a newly renovated outdoor park, miles of walking & biking trails, cute shops & boutiques, the Original Cherry Republic, Boondocks & local favorite, ART’s Tavern. Just 5 minutes from town is both Sleeping Bear Dunes National Park & picturesque Glen Lake.

The Little Green Cottage itself backs into the Crystal River. Kayaking from the river into Lake Michigan or into downtown Glen Arbor is a great way to relax & enjoy a beautiful Northern Michigan day. The outside of the property also includes a built in fire pit, outdoor seating, heat lamps, charcoal grills (with easy operating instructions), bikes, basketball hoops, hammocks, nature trails, yard games, toddler toys, balls & racquets, & a heated outdoor shower!

The cottage was designed to allow for an intimate gathering of family & friends. The layout & accommodations consist of a main-floor bedroom & bath, upstairs loft with trundle beds & full bath. The main floor also has an open kitchen concept with direct access to the patio & beautiful views of nature. The kitchen includes a refrigerator/freezer, microwave, dishwasher, gas oven-range, & a large island w/ample counter space. It is also equipped with a main floor clothes washer & dryer.

If you happen to be spending time indoors, the home comes with card games, board games, strategy games, puzzles, retro gaming consoles, LG OLED SmartTV w/Soundbar, Hi-Speed Wi-Fi, books, binoculars (great bird watching), & wonderful beds for napping (no bad beds).

The sights of Northern Michigan are breathtaking & ever-changing. Tour the Leelanau Peninsula via scenic M22 or take a day exploring Historic Front Street in Northern Michigan’s largest city, Traverse City.

At The Little Green Cottage in the Woods, exploration awaits, adventure is encouraged & memories are waiting to be made.

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Amenities

Kitchen
Washer
Dryer
Air conditioning
Outdoor space
Parking available

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House Rules

Check in after 4:00 PM
Minimum age to rent: 21
Check out before 11:00 AM
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Children

Children allowed: ages 0–17
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Events

No events allowed
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Pets

No pets allowed
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Smoking

Smoking is not permitted

Important information

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Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card or cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges
Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed
On-site parties or group events are strictly prohibited
Host has indicated that there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property
Host has indicated that there is a smoke detector on the property

About the area

Glen Arbor

Located in Glen Arbor, this cottage is on a river. The area's natural beauty can be seen at Lake Michigan and Sleeping Bear Dunes National Lakeshore.
Map
Glen Arbor, MI

What's nearby

  • Crystal River - 1 min walk - 0.0 km
  • Glen Lake - 4 min drive - 1.8 km
  • Little Glen Lake - 7 min drive - 6.1 km
  • Sleeping Bear Point Coast Guard Station Maritime Museum - 10 min drive - 6.9 km
  • Sleeping Bear Dunes National Lakeshore - 12 min drive - 15.2 km

Getting around

  • Traverse City, MI (TVC-Cherry Capital) - 47 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Cherry Republic - ‬2 min drive
  • ‪Arts Tavern - ‬19 min walk
  • ‪Boone Dock's - ‬2 min drive
  • ‪Blu - ‬3 min drive
  • ‪Leelanau Coffee Roasting Co. - ‬18 min walk

Frequently asked questions

Is The Little Green Cottage in the Woods pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

What time is check-in at The Little Green Cottage in the Woods?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at The Little Green Cottage in the Woods?

Checkout is at 11:00 AM.

Where is The Little Green Cottage in the Woods located?

Situated on a river, this cottage is within a 10-minute walk of Crystal River and Lake Michigan. Glen Lake is 1.9 mi (3.1 km) away.

Reviews

10

Exceptional

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Rating 10 - Excellent. 39 out of 39 reviews
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Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 39 reviews

10/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Amenities

10/10

Property conditions & facilities

10/10

Eco-friendliness

10/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

10/10

Location

10/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Erin J.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Mike & Erin

We loved Glen Arbor. The location of this property is ideal. We appreciated the privacy & quiet.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Idie M.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
We loved the house—and outdoor areas. I think they must have just renovated it and very well done. It is much bigger than it looks in the pics! Highly recommended!
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Conni C.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Little Green was just what we needed!

First of all, the house is spectacular! It’s well appointed, comfortable, clean, and would be great for larger groups, too. It couldn’t have been any better for location, a block from the beach, short, walk to downtown, easy drive to great restaurants and wineries.The large patio in the back right on the river was a perfect place to enjoy coffee or a glass of wine.We will definitely be coming back to this lovely little spot.
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Michelle T.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Great place!

Wonderful location and a beautiful home! Will definitely go back!
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Kelly D.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Cute cottage in the Woods

The green cottage was so cute and well stocked. We loved spending time on the back porch. It was peaceful with Crystal River behind the house. We saw deer every day and enjoyed the sounds of nature when opening the windows in the morning. Our young adult children enjoyed playing basketball. There is a short walk to the beach, which we enjoyed in the morning and evening. The owners quickly responded when I had a couple of questions. I highly recommend this property and would love to stay there again.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Cheryl Z.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Glen Arbor Paradise

Great relaxing vacation in the woods!
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Rachel W.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Loved our staying at this charming green cottage!

Our family really enjoyed our stay! This cottage is stocked with everything our family needed for fun - outdoor activities, water toys, games, fire pit for s’mores, etc. Great location and so beautifully designed and decorated. Thank you for a great stay!
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Sarah M.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Little Green Cottage

Great location, clean, enjoyed amenities
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Jacqlyn O.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Great spot!

We loved our stay at the little green cottage and hope to visit again soon!
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2023

10/10 Excellent

Stephanie P.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Lovely stay

Nice layout and backyard. Great location close to Glen Arbor and the beach. Thanks again!
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Carolyn F.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
We had a gathering with ten people. All our adult children and their loved ones slept in the loft upstairs ( twin beds with trundles) and one double. It was like camp:)! They had a bathroom up there as well. My husband and I stayed on main floor and there is a bathroom on that floor also. We had an amazing time. Took the kyaks from the property into the Crystal River, Lake Michigan beach walking and biking distance right down road( beautiful sunsets) and town is a 3 min bike ride. This is our 19th year staying in Glen Arbor and we loved this location! The cottage is adorable and well thought out. We played bags and had a campfire every night. Loved everything about it, beds are comfortable and cottage has everything you need, owner is super responsive and helpful. It was an absolutely perfect stay, you will love this cottage!
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Ruth H.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Location, location

Great spot just east of Glen Arbor. We love to golf Sugar Loaf/Manitou Passage and go to leelenau wineries/restaurants so the being on the Northeast side of town is perfect. Quick walk to the beach. Very comfortable, bright and clean. Love having access to the kayaks fun river ride to lake MI. Only downside for some folks will be that there is only small private bedroom and only a double bed in there (we are used to king so...hubby slept in loft LOL) But we knew this going in! Rest are sleeper sofas and twins and a double up in loft--can sleep a lot if your group wants to be together all the time! They have certainly made the most of the space. Lots of outdoor fun and games and a campfire pit. We used it all!
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Stephanie N.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Absolutely perfect!

Our stay couldn’t have been better! The owners have a real gem ❤️ They have thought of everything. Thank you!
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Rachel

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities, communication
Beautiful cottage! Gorgeous location. Walkable to the beach. We had a good time. Thank you!
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

Daniel B.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Perfect fall getaway

The little green cottage was in the perfect setting in Glen Arbor. The house was perfect and offered plenty of options for our kids, from kayaking to basketball. Close enough to Lake Michigan to walk and watch the sunset. We would definitely stay here again!
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2023

10/10 Excellent

Sue F.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Lovely home near town

Well taken care of property with lots of extras. Walking distance to town and Lake Michigan!
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

morgan Q.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Best weekend

Had a girls weekend with 10 girls, plenty of room for everyone! The house was amazing and everything surpassed our expectations. Loved the back yard and all of the yard games provided. Very close to town and walking distance to the beach. Loved everything about the little green cottage and can’t wait to come back.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Meghan Z.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

The perfect little cottage for a family vacation

We had the best time at the Little Green Cottage and cannot wait to book another stay. They had everything (and more!) that we needed for a really fun beach vacation. Great communication with the owners, too! The setup was perfect for our family with parents sleeping in the master bedroom downstairs and our 4 kids all in the bedroom upstairs. The NFL Blitz arcade game up there was the highlight of the kids stay :) we will be back!!
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

rhett n.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

All around wonderful!

Loved staying at the little green cottage…best of both worlds with the privacy of being in the woods (including deer who walked through the backyard each morning) and a completely renovated cottage with all of the amenities…I was especially impressed with how well stocked the kitchen was. Highly recommended!
Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2023

10/10 Excellent

Eline M.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Glen Arbor Family Getaway

Exceptional. The cottage was the perfect place to stay for our family (adults and children) up north getaway! The kitchen is well stocked with everything you need (we traditionaly prep quick meals). It had plates, cups and utensils for kids which was really nice. Very clean and great outdoor area to eat, play, relax and enjoy smores over fire pit. Kayaks available to use and beautiful Lake Michigan beach very close! Would recommended highly!
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Madeline P.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Perfect

Such a wonderful property. Kitchen had all the necessities. Perfect for us. Daughter’s family stayed upstairs. They loved it. Everything we were hoping for. Hosts were more than gracious, even brought us a fold up table so we had lots of seating for our Christmas dinner. Also put up a Christmas tree. The house was beautiful! I would definitely recommend. You will love it. It is truly a cottage in the woods!dinner..
Stayed 7 nights in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Jennifer H.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Amazing cottage!

What a gem!!! We had a wonderful time at the Little Green Cottage in the Woods. My kids would have been content to stay at the property the entire time! Hammock, corn hole, and other games kept them busy! But we loved the short walk to the beach and town. The house was the perfect size for our family of 6 and had everything you needed and more. It was our first time visiting Michigan and already my kids want to go back - to the Cottage. Highly recommend a stay here!
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Jessica K.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Up North getaway

We had a wonderful stay at the Little Green Cottage! The location was perfect for our family: close to Empire, Leland, and Traverse City. We loved the outdoor space and appreciated all the outdoor games. The cottage was spacious indoors and was equipped with EVERYTHING we needed. We slept with the windows open, enjoyed long morning coffees on the huge patio, and played hours of cornhole while enjoying seeing/hearing all the wildlife. The beach was a 5 minute walk making it perfect for nightly sunset viewing. We can’t wait to come back 😊
Stayed 6 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Tricia S.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Funtastic Weekend Getaway

What a great location and accommodations for our family getaway! The house was beautiful and set up for a large group with top notch amenities. Our grandchildren especially loved playing in the sand and catching frogs and fish from the river and our evening fire out back! Wonderful trails for biking and hiking. We had a blast on the Sleeping Bear Dunes and also rented a boat for a beautiful afternoon on the Glen Lakes! Thank you for your hospitality…would definitely love to visit again!!
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2022

10/10 Excellent

Jacquelyn R.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Little slice of heaven

This was our second visit to Glen Arbor, and this house was simply perfect. It is tucked away in the woods, but it is only a short bike ride to downtown and a quick walk to public beach access that felt private. The house is well-appointed with anything and everything we could’ve possibly needed. The beds were comfortable, and our young boys thought the NFL Blitz arcade game was the coolest ever. Emily was quick to respond and super friendly in all communications. Would highly recommend and can’t wait to visit again.
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2023

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