The charming Glenn Cottage! Walk to Lake Michigan!

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A spacious living area with a brown sofa, blue armchair, and a coffee table with plants. A ceiling fan and a painting of a boat are visible.
A modern kitchen with white cabinets, a stainless steel stove, and a dishwasher.
A room with a blue armchair, a wooden paddle wall decoration, a life preserver, a lamp, and a wicker chair with a cushion.
A marina with docked boats, a small building with a blue roof, and a pedestrian pathway alongside the water.
A patio with a round table and chairs, a colorful umbrella, and a patterned rug.

Reviews

9.8 out of 10
Exceptional

Highlights

  • The great outdoors
    Guests love the outdoor space here.
  • Sledding nearby
    A rare find — snowy slopes for sledding are just minutes away.
  • Centrally-located
    You're never far from where you need to be with this convenient location.
  • Discover nearby landmarks
    Near Lake Michigan

Popular amenities

  • Patio
  • Toys
  • Barbecue
  • Air-conditioning
  • Refrigerator
  • Washing machine

Explore the area

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Fennville, MI
  • Place, North Beach
    ‪11 min drive‬
  • Place, South Beach
    ‪13 min drive‬
  • Place, Oval Beach
    ‪18 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

3 bedrooms (sleeps 7)

Blue Room

2 Single Beds

Common area 1

1 Single Sofa Bed

Flower Room

1 Single Bunk Bed

Master Bedroom

1 Queen Bed

1 bathroom

Bathroom 1

Soap · Towels provided · Bathtub or shower · Bathtub · Toilet · Shampoo · Hair dryer

Spaces

Deck or patio
Porch or lanai
Kitchen
Outdoor play area
Garden
Dining area

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About the area

Fennville

Located in Fennville, this cottage is on the waterfront. The area's natural beauty can be seen at Lake Michigan and Oval Beach. Express Yourself Art Barn and Saugatuck Center For the Arts are also worth visiting. Enjoy the area's slopes with snowboarding and skiing, and don't miss out on the sledging and ice skating.
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Map
Fennville, MI

What's nearby

  • North Beach - 11 min drive - 18.3 km
  • South Beach - 13 min drive - 21.4 km
  • Saugatuck Dunes State Park - 15 min drive - 28.5 km
  • Oval Beach - 18 min drive - 22.2 km
  • Gun Lake Casino - 45 min drive - 72.5 km

Getting around

  • Bangor Station - 31 min drive
  • Gerald R. Ford International Airport (GRR) - 56 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪The Glenn Restaurant - ‬7 min walk
  • ‪What Not Inn - ‬7 min drive
  • ‪Hawkshead Restaurant - ‬14 min drive
  • ‪Creekside Kitchen - ‬7 min walk
  • ‪CJS Corner Cafe - ‬7 min walk

Frequently asked questions

Is The charming Glenn Cottage! Walk to Lake Michigan! pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

How much is parking at The charming Glenn Cottage! Walk to Lake Michigan!?

On-site parking is available at the property.

What time is check-in at The charming Glenn Cottage! Walk to Lake Michigan!?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at The charming Glenn Cottage! Walk to Lake Michigan!?

Checkout is at 10:00 AM.

Where is The charming Glenn Cottage! Walk to Lake Michigan! located?

Situated on the waterfront, this cottage is 0.8 mi (1.3 km) from Lake Michigan and within 9 miles (15 km) of Fenn Valley Vineyards and Hutchins Lake. Blue Star Antique Pavilion and Saugatuck Brewing Company are also within 9 miles (15 km).

Reviews

9.8

Exceptional

Reviews are presented in chronological order, subject to a moderation process, and verified unless otherwise labelled.
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Rating 10 - Excellent. 21 out of 24 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 2 out of 24 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 1 out of 24 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 24 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 24 reviews

9.8/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Amenities

10/10

Property conditions & facilities

10/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

9.2/10

Location

10/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Cute place that was very comfortable and as described. Would definitely rent again!
Stayed 4 nights in Nov 2025
Verified review

6/10 Okay

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
The window air conditioner was not functioning properly, making the room uncomfortable. The pillows and bedding were not fresh and appeared old and worn. These issues significantly affected the quality of our stay and should be addressed.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2026
Response from VrboOwner on 12 September 2026
Diana, I am very surprised by your review, you didn’t respond to any message I ever sent you during your stay and in fact, we never heard from you at all. If you would have brought any issue to my attention, I could have addressed it immediately. The AC unit was working fine. However, I just learned that another guest must have moved a “do not use” sign that was not meant for a window to that AC unit, making it appear it was not working. But it works fine, and I could have told you that if you would have communicated with me in any way. Additionally, we pay a lot of money to have a cleaning company come in before every clean, so the linens were all clean. And again, if you would have told me you weren’t happy with the linens, I could have sent our cleaning person there within an hour with new linens. Instead of harming a small business and the family that runs it with a negative review like this, maybe you should give them the benefit of the doubt and talk with them before you do this again in the future. Thank you.
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Nice Family Vacation

The Glenn Cottage was perfect for our family vacation. Everyone had their own bed and we loved the fire pit. It was a very enjoyable vacation for us.
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Great Stay!

Very nice cottage! Manager was very attentive and helpful. The town was very nice and the cottage is a short walk to the lake. Would stay here again.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Cute cottage with easy access

The cottage was cute and quiet. Access to South Haven and Saugatuck was easy. We enjoyed our stay.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Girls trip

This was a great peaceful retreat for our quick getaway. We found so many beautiful rocks on our adventures.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Glenn Cottage

The cottage was just what our family needed to be comfortable. The location made an easy drive to other towns close by. Would stay again.
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2023
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Excellent getaway!

We had a lovely weekend in Glenn at this beautiful house. It had everything we needed and was in a great location. Highly recommend!
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2023
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

College Roommate (1984!) Reunion

Glenn Cottage was ideal for our annual reunion getaway by the beach. We really enjoy sitting around and talking, cooking together, and hanging out on the beach, so it was perfect for our comfortable, low-key group of 3.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Cozy and charming cottage, perfectly placed between Saugatuck and South Haven.

Very welcoming and comfortable. 15 minutes from South Haven and Saugatuck attractions. We loved it there. Thank you!
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Comfy

Great place to lay down at night..good location, close to much to do
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2023
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Great spot

This cabin was pefect for our family! The property was very clean and looks just like the photos, quick responses from Terra and we loved the location for easy access to South Haven and Saugatuck! Would definitely recommend!
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2023
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Girls trip

We had a wonderful time at the Glenn cottage! It was decorated beautifully and had a nice private back yard. It's about 15 minutes from South Haven and Saugatuck. It was great for a girls get away!
Stayed 5 nights in Aug 2023
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities, communication
One of a Kind Place to stay. Comfy and bonfire was awesome. Nice and peaceful neighborhood. Thanks for Memories.
Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2023
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Beach Getaway

Beautiful little house. We had 2 adults and 4 kids between 13 and 6. There was plenty of room. The house was very nice and clean. I would rent this house again. Wish it was closer to the big beaches but the drive was not bad!
Stayed 2 nights in May 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Wonderful cottage

Our family really enjoyed our three night summer stay in this delightful house. The hosts put a lot of love and attention into the space and it instantly felt like a home away. There was also a consistent communication to ensure we had all that we needed. Highly recommended!
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2023
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Girls get away

Basic cottage, simple furnishings, very clean
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Glenn cottage

We had a wonderful time at the cottage! Close to South Haven and Saugatuck. Just a 10 minute walk to Lake for incredible sunsets! Neighborhood is quiet. Very cool brewery just down the road. Cottage was clean and cozy!
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Perfect Cottage!!! 5 PLUS STARS!!!

What a great property!!! The cottage was clean, well equipped and Terra was easy to communicate with. She was kind, extremely accommodating and helpful! We loved the location and hope to return soon. We are kinda picky and I have to say that this cottage was absolutely wonderful!!! Thank you for having us!!!
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2023
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Cute cottage!

This is a super cute little cottage about 15 minutes away from North Beach in South Haven. The only drawback was that there were gnats in the house! Terra was great to work with and made check-in and check-out super easy.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2023
Response from VrboOwner on 20 August 2023
Hi, Elizabeth. Thank you for your review! We’re glad you enjoyed the cottage. I’m so sorry about there were gnats. I wish you would have mentioned something during your stay, and I could have sent a cleaning person out right away. We’ve never had a complaint of gnats before, so I will definitely be having our cleaning company look into that because that is unacceptable.
Verified review

8/10 Good

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

Perfect for a short trip

This little cottage worked well for our family of 4. Each kiddo could have their own room, nice for the littlest who still naps daily. It’s located close to blue star highway for easy access up and down the coastline. The kitchen implements could have been more robust; needed a saucepan, mixing bowl, and bettercan opener and veggie peeler.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2024
Response from VrboOwner on 25 August 2024
Thank you for your kind words! We do have a sauce pan and mixing bowl, and I had our cleaning company verify the day you left that they were still there, so I’m very sorry you missed them. I have taken your suggestion and bought a better can opener and different veggie peeler!
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Very quiet neighborhood

The house was set up very nice. It had everything we needed from beach towels to extra blankets. All of the amenities were excellent. Everything was clean and orderly. Very relaxing with the wildlife and quietness of the area. We were apprehensive about the road being so close to the property and fire pit but we were relieved when we noticed that the traffic was extremely low.
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2024
Verified review

8/10 Good

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
We enjoyed our stay at the Glenn Cottage. The kids enjoyed the bunk room. The toys and games left for the kids to use were very helpful for down times. The only negative for our family, was an excessive amount of glad plug ins. My daughter and I do not do well with synthetic fragances. We removed them during our stay and replaced them after. We are just specifically sensitive to it, others might not be bothered by that.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

A Place to Call Home

My friend and I take an annual trip to South Haven. This year, we decided on an early fall trip and looked for a cottage half way between South Haven and Saugatuck. Our plan was to visit with friends who live nearby, drive around and explore the area between the two towns, including Fennville, with its interesting restaurants, farm stands, pumpkin patches, and art studios. We chose the Glenn Cottage in the tiny town of Glenn, "The Pancake Town", a name that came from a history of pancake festivals over the decades. It turns out you can still get pancakes in a small restaurant in the heart of Glenn (a cross-roads situation.) The newly renovated cottage fit the bill. The single level cottage was updated without losing its old Michigan, wooden interior cottage style. The beautiful pine floors, wood work, and kitchen counters added to that charm. The eat-in kitchen had modern conveniences, and updated touches like open cabinetry and nice lighting. The small living room was comfortable. Most importantly, the cottage was exceptionally clean and the host, Terra, kept in touch, provided useful details, and was very responsive when we had questions. We would start each day with a quick breakfast of toast and tea and then take off for a day of exploring, returning exhausted after dark, and ready for a glass of wine at the end of the day. The Glenn Cottage was just the right size for us, fit our needs, and served as a very warm and cozy place to come “home” to at the end of a busy day exploring.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2022
Response from VrboOwner on 29 September 2022
Wow, Carol! What a lovely and thoughtful review! Thank you so much for treating our cottage with love & respect. We hope to have you back again in the future! -Terra
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