Title: Historic Glen Lake Cottage with Private Waterfront & Dock - Latest Reviews, Deals & Photos 2026 - Expedia.ca [See all properties](http://www.expedia.ca/Hotel-Search?regionId=&selected=59284785&adults=2&children=&sort=RECOMMENDED&useRewards=false&semdtl=&userIntent=&vip=false) Entire home # Historic Glen Lake Cottage with Private Waterfront & Dock Family-friendly beachfront cottage near Sleeping Bear Dunes National Lakeshore ## Photo gallery for Historic Glen Lake Cottage with Private Waterfront & Dock ![On the beach, beach towels - Historic Glen Lake Cottage with Private Waterfront & Dock (Glen Arbor)](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/60000000/59290000/59284800/59284785/f102d134.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=598&ra=fit) ![Interior - Historic Glen Lake Cottage with Private Waterfront & Dock (Glen Arbor)](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/60000000/59290000/59284800/59284785/ab85afb2.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![Exterior - Historic Glen Lake Cottage with Private Waterfront & Dock (Glen Arbor)](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/60000000/59290000/59284800/59284785/e0685175.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![Property grounds - Historic Glen Lake Cottage with Private Waterfront & Dock (Glen Arbor)](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/60000000/59290000/59284800/59284785/a14430e4.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![Dining - Historic Glen Lake Cottage with Private Waterfront & Dock (Glen Arbor)](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/60000000/59290000/59284800/59284785/f7ea3057.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) - Overview - Location - Amenities - Policies Blue Jay Cottage, nestled in a private wooded setting across from Glen Lake, offers 100 feet of lakefront and a private dock. Savor the sunrise on the dock or unwind with kayaking on Big Glen Lake; afterwards enjoy local wineries or Sleeping Bear National Park nearby. With three bedrooms, two bathrooms and WIFI available you can relax with family games and movie nights. ## Reviews 10 Exceptional ### Entire home 3 bedrooms2 bathroomsSleeps 8 ## Popular amenities - Parking available - Dryer - Washer - Barbecue grill - Kitchen - Outdoor space ## Add dates for prices Check-in Check-out Travellers ## About this property ### Entire place You'll have the entire home to yourself and will only share it with other guests in your party. ### Historic Glen Lake Cottage with Private Waterfront & Dock This cottage was built 100+ yrs ago and is the last remnant of a large resort from the 1920's. We fondly refer to it as the 'Blue Jay' and/or 'Kids' cottage. Rich in character and rare to find, you have stumbled upon a gem. Nestled in a beautiful wooded and private setting right across the road from Glen Lake. Guests will enjoy 100 feet of PRIVATE lakefront on Big Glen Lake with a shared dock to use for swimming and boating. We also have four kayaks available to rent for the duration of your stay at an additional fee. Please let us know if you’re interested! Sunrises on the dock are delightful and you will find spending the rest of the day on the lake easy and enjoyable. Glen Arbor is less than 2 miles driving distance away with its many shops and restaurants. You are also minutes from Sleeping Bear National Park and other public outdoor amenities in Glen Arbor and the surrounding Leelanau County. Stunning dunes, hiking & biking trails, Lake Michigan beaches, public tennis and racquetball courts, and more. Wine and beer enthusiasts will also find plenty of local wineries and microbreweries close by. The cottage itself is a three bedroom, two bathroom space with a kitchen, living room, and large screened porch that provides a lovely view of the lake. The cottage is stocked with everything you might need during your stay, including kitchen/cooking items as well as bath products, first aid, etc. The kitchen also has a pass through to the screened porch which includes a large table that easily seats 12\. Guests will find a smart- TV with streaming services to login to as well as WIFI for any rainy days or relaxing evenings/movie nights. We have lots of games and puzzles as well. So many activities around and yet it is also perfect to do nothing. Whichever you choose, we know you will enjoy your stay at our Bluejay Cottage. ## Property amenities ### Beach - On the beach - Beach towels ### Ski - Cross-country skiing nearby - Snowboarding nearby ### Internet - Available in the cottage: Free WiFi ### Parking and transportation - Parking on site ### Kitchen - Blender - Coffee grinder - Coffee/tea maker - Cookware, dishware, and utensils - Electric kettle - Microwave - Oven - Paper towels - Refrigerator - Spices - Stovetop - Toaster ### Dining - Dining table ### Bedrooms - 3 bedrooms - Bedsheets provided ### Bathroom - 2 bathrooms - Bathtub - Hair dryer - Shampoo - Shower - Soap - Toilet paper - Towels provided ### Living spaces - Dining table - Living room - Separate dining area ### Entertainment - Books - Games - Smart TV ### Outdoor areas - Barbecue grill - Firepit - Outdoor furniture - Patio ### Laundry - Laundry facilities - Washing machine ### Work spaces - Desk - Desk chair ### Comfort - 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. - 7 steps to reach entrance - Area rugs in public areas - Handrails in stairways - Hardwood flooring in public areas - Upper floors accessible by stairs only - Smoking not allowed ### Services and conveniences - Iron/ironing board ### Location highlights - Near a health/beauty spa - Near the marina - On a lake ### Things to do - Bicycle parking - Kayak - Water sports equipment - Birdwatching nearby - Casino nearby - Ecotours nearby - Fishing nearby - Golfing nearby - Hiking/biking trails nearby - Kayaking nearby - Motor boating nearby - Mountain biking nearby - Parasailing nearby - Rafting nearby - Sailing nearby - Sledding nearby - Snowmobiling nearby - Swimming nearby - Water skiing nearby - Water tubing nearby - Wildlife walks nearby - Windsurfing nearby - Winery tours nearby ### Safety features - Carbon monoxide detector (host has indicated there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property) - 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Over 100 year old wood floors and dock so protect your feet please. Use of beachfront, dock/hoist, and other water sports activities at your own risk. Property owner is not responsible for safety/injuries. ### Pets Pets not allowed ### Children and extra beds Children are welcome Note from host: Not child-proofed, please mind your little ones! ### 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 Onsite parties or group events are strictly prohibited Host has indicated there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property Host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher, a first aid kit, and a deadbolt lock 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 ### We should mention This property does not have elevators ### Property is also known as Cottage Chic Rustic Cottage on Glen Lake ## About the area ![Map](https://maps.googleapis.com/maps/api/staticmap?&size=660x330&map_id=3b266eb50d2997c6¢er=44.875072,-85.9914&zoom=13&channel=expedia-HotelInformation&maptype=roadmap&scale=1&path=color:0xFFFFF|weight:2|fillcolor:0x005AEB7F|enc:ip%7CpGfezkO%3FU%3FU%40U%3FU%40U%40U%3FUBU%40U%40U%40UBUBUBSBUBUBSBUDUDSBSDSDUDSDSFSDSFQFSDSHQFSFQFSHQFQHOFSHOHOJQHOHOHQJMHOJOJMJOJMJMJMJKJMLKJMLKLKJKLILKLILILILILILGNGLGLGLGNENELELGNENCLCNCNENALCNANCNAN%3FLANAN%3FN%3FN%3FL%3FN%40N%40N%3FN%40NBL%40NBN%40NDLBNBNBLDNFLDNDLDNFLFLFLFNFLHLHLHLHLHJJLHLJLJJJLLJJJLLJJLJLJNJLJLHNJNHLJPHNHNHPHNHNHRFNHPFPHRFPFRFPFRFRDPFRDRFRDRDTBRDRDRBTDTBRBTBTBRBT%40T%40TBT%40T%40T%40T%40T%3FT%40T%3FT%3FT%3FT%3FV%3FR%3FVAR%3FTATATAVARCTATATCTCRCTCTCTERCTERERCRETERGRERGRERGRGRGPGRGPIPGPIPGPIPINIPININIPKNINKLINKNKJKNKLKLMLKLKJMJKJMJMJMHKJMHMHMHMHMHOFMFMFMFOFMFODMDODMDOBOBMDOBO%40OBMBO%40O%40O%40O%3FO%40M%3FO%3FO%3FO%3FOAM%3FOAOAOAOCMCOAOCOEMCOCOEMEMEOEOGMGMGMGOGMGMIMIMIMIMIMKMIKKMKMKKKMKKMKMKMKMKMKMKOKOIMKOIOIQIMKQIQIOGQIQGQIQGQGQGSIQESGSGSEQGUESESEUESCSESEUCSCUCUCUCSCUCUAUAUASCW%3FUAUAU%3FSAW%3FS%3FW&key=AIzaSyCYjQus5kCufOpSj932jFoR_AJiL9yiwOw&signature=orRbcfKGWxHMaO9yENMW7S4FXg8=) Glen Arbor, MI #### What's nearby - Glen Lake \- 2 min walk \- 0.2 km - Little Glen Lake \- 16 min walk \- 1.4 km - Sleeping Bear Dunes National Lakeshore \- 6 min drive \- 9.4 km - Sleeping Bear Point Coast Guard Station Maritime Museum \- 9 min drive \- 8.3 km - Crystal Mountain \- 40 min drive \- 52.6 km #### Getting around - Cherry Capital Airport (TVC) - 51 min drive #### Restaurants - ‪Cherry Republic - ‬3 min drive - ‪The Mill - ‬4 min drive - ‪Art's Tavern - ‬3 min drive - ‪Boonedocks - ‬3 min drive - ‪The Foothills Cafe - ‬10 min drive ## Frequently asked questions ### Is Historic Glen Lake Cottage with Private Waterfront & Dock pet-friendly? ### How much is parking? ### What time is check-in at Historic Glen Lake Cottage with Private Waterfront & Dock? ### What time is check-out at Historic Glen Lake Cottage with Private Waterfront & Dock? ### Where is Historic Glen Lake Cottage with Private Waterfront & Dock located? ## Have a question? 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