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Nestled in beautiful Glen Arbor, The Little Green Cottage in the Woods offers an intimate retreat. Unwind with a sunset view of Sleeping Bear Dunes and Lake Michigan from your 5-minute walk to the beach or enjoy kayaking down Crystal River. With an outdoor fire pit, bikes, hammocks, and yard games available on site.

Reviews

10 out of 10
Exceptional

Entire home

2 bedrooms2 bathroomsSleeps 12

Popular amenities

  • Kitchen
  • Washing machine
  • Dryer
  • Air-conditioning
  • Outdoor space
  • Parking available

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About this property

Entire place

You'll have the entire home to yourself and will only share it with other guests in your party.

The Little Green Cottage in the Woods

Laundry facilities and barbecues are available at this smoke-free cottage. The cottage has 2 bedrooms and offers a sofa bed and a patio. Guests can enjoy a fireplace, and other amenities include a kitchen with a fridge and an oven.
Air-conditioned accommodation at this cottage offers fireplaces and coffee/tea makers. Rooms open to patios. This accommodation is furnished with sofa beds and kitchen islands. Kitchens offer fridges, stovetops, microwaves and kitchenware and utensils.

Bathrooms include a shower and hairdryers. Smart televisions are featured in guestrooms.

The recreational activities listed below are available either on-site or nearby; fees may apply.

Property amenities

Beach

  • Beach towels

Internet

  • Available in the cottage: WiFi

Parking and transport

  • Parking on site

Kitchen

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Cookware, dishware, and utensils
  • Dishwasher
  • Electric kettle
  • Hob
  • Ice maker
  • Kitchen island
  • Microwave
  • Oven
  • Paper towels
  • Refrigerator
  • Toaster

Bedrooms

  • 2 bedrooms
  • Bedsheets provided
  • Sofa bed

Bathroom

  • 2 bathrooms
  • Hair dryer
  • Outdoor shower
  • Shampoo
  • Shower
  • Soap
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels provided

Living spaces

  • Fireplace
  • Living room

Entertainment

  • Books
  • Games
  • Smart TV
  • Video games

Outdoor areas

  • Barbecue grill
  • Firepit
  • Outdoor furniture
  • Patio

Laundry

  • Laundry facilities
  • Washing machine

Work spaces

  • Printer

Comfort

  • Air conditioning
  • Heating

Pets

  • No pets allowed

Suitability/Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • Area rugs in public areas
  • Handrails in stairways
  • Hardwood flooring in public areas
  • No lift (single-level property)
  • Stair-free path to entrance
  • Tile flooring in public areas
  • Smoke-free property

Services and conveniences

  • Iron/ironing board

Location highlights

  • On a river

Things to do

  • Bicycles
  • Kayak

Safety features

  • Carbon monoxide detector (host has indicated there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property)
  • Smoke detector (host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property)

General

  • Bicycles

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Policies

Check-in

Check-in time starts at 4:00 PM
Minimum check-in age - 21

Check-out

Check-out before 11:00 AM

Special check-in instructions

You will receive an email from the host with check-in and check-out instructions
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

Check-out instructions

The host requires you to complete the following before checking out:
Load and start the dishwasher
Strip any used beds and gather used towels
Remove personal items, remove leftover food and drinks and take out the rubbish
Turn off the lights and lock the doors
Failure to complete these may result in a negative review from the host.

Pets

Pets not allowed

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome

Events

No events allowed

Smoking

Smoking is not permitted

Important information

You need to know

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
This property is managed through our partner, Vrbo. You will receive an email from Vrbo with a link to a Vrbo account, where you can change or cancel your reservation

About the area

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. Visit our Glen Arbor travel guide
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Glen Arbor, MI

What's nearby

  • Crystal Blue Water at the Coast of Sleeping Bear Dunes National Lakeshore
    Crystal River
    1 min walk - 0.1 km
  • Sleeping Bear Dunes National Lakeshore
    Sleeping Bear Dunes National Lakeshore
    16 min walk - 1.4 km
  • Kayak on Little glen lake in Glen Arbor, Michigan on cloudy morning at sunrise
    Glen Lake
    3 min drive - 2.2 km
  • View from the porch of the Sleeping Bear Point Coast Guard Station Maritime Museum west of Glen Haven, Michigan, USA.
    Sleeping Bear Point Coast Guard Station Maritime Museum
    9 min drive - 7.3 km
  • Front Street
    Front Street
    38 min drive - 59.6 km

Getting around

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

Restaurants

  • Cherry Republic
    2 min drive
  • The Mill
    7 min walk
  • Art's Tavern
    19 min walk
  • The Foothills Cafe
    7 min drive
  • La Becasse
    11 min drive

Frequently asked questions

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

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

How much is parking at The Little Green Cottage in the Woods?

On-site parking is available at the 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. Sleeping Bear Dunes National Lakeshore is 0.8 mi (1.3 km) away.

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The Little Green Cottage in the Woods Reviews

Reviews

Exceptional

All reviews shown are from real guest experiences. Only travellers who have booked a stay with us can submit a review. We verify reviews according to our guidelines and publish all reviews, positive or negative.
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Rating 10 - Excellent. 47 out of 47 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 0 out of 47 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 0 out of 47 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 47 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 47 reviews

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Cleanliness

10

Location

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Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

Verified

10/10 Excellent

Corey F.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Excellent location. Very clean and comfortable. Will book again.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2025
Verified

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
Verified

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
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Allana S.

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

Gorgeous house in great location!

The house renovations are just as pictured and gorgeous. Can fit bigger groups and has a great outdoor patio for entertaining or enjoying the firepit. Location is also excellent with a very short drive to downtown. Perfect place to stay, highly recommend!
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2024
Verified

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
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Dave Chicago F.

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

Wonderful property and location

The home is very comfortable and well appointed with everything you need for a visit to Michigan. Great location. Great outdoor space. Bikes and kayaks on site. Close walk to beach. We had a great visit.
Stayed 8 nights in Jul 2023
Verified

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
Verified

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
Verified

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
Verified

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
Verified

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
Verified

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
Verified

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
Verified

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
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Madeline P.

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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
Verified

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
Verified

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
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Martha M.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Lovely place, well furnished, lots of amenities, great beds.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Tracey H.

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Great location. Saw a lot of wildlife.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Erin U.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great stay. The location is perfect - walking distance to Glen Arbor, Lake Michigan and the Sleeping Bear Dunes Heritage Trail but feels so secluded and peaceful! The house is cute, cozy, clean and had every amenity we needed for 6 of us on a girls’ weekend. We were treated to amazing fall colors and perfect weather and we loved relaxing by the fireplace. The host was very responsive to any questions we had. Would definitely stay again.
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

wendy m.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
We have been coming to Glen Arbor for 40 plus years and found this cottage the most delightful place we have ever rented. We didn’t want to leave! Thank you for providing such a well designed and loving space. We are most grateful!
Stayed 10 nights in Oct 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Erin J.

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Mike & Erin

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

10/10 Excellent

Conni C.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
We’ve been to the little green cottage before and that’s why we were back. It’s a great space it’s close to everything. It’s in a fabulous surrounding and so close to Lake Michigan. You can walk to the beach. Host is always quick to respond and accommodating, friendly and helpful. The cottage is big enough for a big crew, but even though it is the two of us keep coming back.
Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Jacquelyn R.

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Loved it

Best of both worlds. Tucked away in the woods and near Lake Michigan, but a quick bike ride to town. Cottage is absolutely charming, well-appointed, and perfect for a family vacation with kids.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2025
Verified

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