Nestled in a wooded area, this charming cottage offers private access to the Crystal River and can accommodate up to five people. Unwind on the deck with a glass of wine and enjoy quiet dining while taking in the lovely view of the woods. With WiFi, Roku, cable TV, board games inside and canoeing or gathering around a fire pit outside.
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9.49.4 out of 10
Exceptional
Entire home
2 bedrooms1 bathroomSleeps 5
Popular amenities
Kitchen
Washer
Dryer
Free WiFi
Air conditioning
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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.
Cottage in Glen Arbor with Crystal River frontage, canoe, FP, A/C, Dogs ok
This charming cottage features two bedrooms, one with a king bed and the other with a queen bed, along with one bathroom and a loft with a twin bed. Nestled in a wooded area, it offers private access to the Crystal River and can accommodate up to five people. In the fall or winter, enjoy a cozy evening by the fireplace with a good book and a glass of wine.
The deck outside is perfect for quiet dining and relaxation, offering a lovely view of the woods. Meals can be grilled and the evening can be spent gathered around the fire pit. Additionally, guests can canoe or relax in the Adirondack chairs beside the Crystal River across the street.
Glen Arbor, located just 0.2 miles from the house, offers convenient amenities such as a grocery store, gift shops, and restaurants. The Sleeping Bear Dunes Dune Climb, Glen Haven, and Pierce Stocking Scenic Drive are all a short car ride away.
Well-behaved dogs are welcome, with a maximum of two allowed. Please clean up after your pet!
-- THE PROPERTY --
Sleeps 5.
Bedroom 1: king bed || Bedroom 2: queen bed || Loft: twin bed
OUTDOORS: fire pit, gas grill, deck, outdoor dining table & chairs, canoe, private river front
INDOORS: WIFI, Roku, cable TV, DVD player & DVDs, board games, gas-burning fireplace
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
Pets
Pets allowed
Service animals are welcome, and are exempt from fees
Welcoming dogs only
2 total (up to 50 lbs per pet)
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
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
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 neighborhood
Located in Glen Arbor, this vacation home is in the city center and on the waterfront. The area's natural beauty can be seen at Sleeping Bear Dunes National Lakeshore and Lake Michigan. Visit our Glen Arbor travel guide
Is Cottage in Glen Arbor with Crystal River frontage, canoe, FP, A/C, Dogs ok pet-friendly?
Yes, this property allows dogs (limit 2 total) with a maximum weight of up to 50 lbs per pet.
What time is check-in at Cottage in Glen Arbor with Crystal River frontage, canoe, FP, A/C, Dogs ok?
Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.
What time is check-out at Cottage in Glen Arbor with Crystal River frontage, canoe, FP, A/C, Dogs ok?
Check-out is at 10:00 AM.
Where is Cottage in Glen Arbor with Crystal River frontage, canoe, FP, A/C, Dogs ok located?
Located in the heart of Glen Arbor, this vacation home is within a 10-minute walk of Crystal River and Lake Michigan. Sleeping Bear Dunes National Lakeshore is 1.1 mi (1.7 km) away.
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Cottage in Glen Arbor with Crystal River frontage, canoe, FP, A/C, Dogs ok Reviews
Reviews
Exceptional
All reviews shown are from real guest experiences. Only travelers 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.
Rating Details:
The property manager was very helpful.
The vacation rental was spotless.
I was very happy with the location.
I was more than satisfied with the condition of the vacation rental.
Overall, I recommend this vacation rental.
Reviewer Comments:
It was a nice little house. We love the river access across the street. Although it was cold (November), my son still loved throwing rocks in the river. Very comfy beds, we slept very well and enjoyed our stay.
Absolutely loved our stay! Perfect walking distance from downtown glen arbor but just far enough outside to be secluded. Crystal River was gorgeous and so clean. Cabin was clean and lots of space. Cant wait to stay again!
Lena T.
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2024
From a partner site
10/10 Excellent
Pamela M.
Jul 16, 2024
Great place
Rating Details:
The property manager was very helpful.
The vacation rental was spotless.
I was very happy with the location.
I was very satisfied with the condition of the vacation rental.
Overall, I recommend this vacation rental.
Reviewer Comments:
Great location, clean, helpful staff, dog friendly. Would stay again!
We went up for a 4 day winter experience. We love hiking the Sleeping Bear dunes and snowshoeing and this location is very convenient. It is a cute cabin. The main bed was a little uncomfortable and could use better support I think. Fireplace was a great experience.
We really enjoyed our stay! Proximity to town and our favorite beaches and hikes was perfect! Cooked a lot in the well equipped kitchen.
and appreciated the gas bbq grill!
Slept well in the comfortable beds. Really loved that we could bring our pup!
Yard could use some tlc…
Our stay was fine and location is great. Cabin overall could use updating and repairs. It wasn't the cleanest, linens overall seem like they were not washed recently.
Great cabin within walking distance to Lake Michigan and downtown Glen Arbor. River-side fire pit was also as-advertised and a nice space.
The rental management company requires some excess paperwork, but they were responsive to all of our communications.
Nice long weekend with the dog. Just what we were looking for in a quick weekend getaway. Walked to everything downtown. Watched deer and woodpeckers out back while doing a puzzle. Visited 3 beaches. Loved that there is a king sized bed.
Michelle T.
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2024
From a partner site
10/10 Excellent
laurie a.
Oct 16, 2024
happy cabin in a beautiful setting
Rating Details:
The property manager was very helpful.
The vacation rental was spotless.
I was very happy with the location.
I was very satisfied with the condition of the vacation rental.
Overall, I recommend this vacation rental.
Reviewer Comments:
very nice experience. All ccommunications were great. Eas company to rent with. amazing location too
We finished a week’s worth of vacation from up near Marquette by enjoying 2 days near the Dunes. We enjoyed what we could in Traverse City and Glenn Arbor with the time restraints were had and in-climate weather. The vacation home had all the necessary amenities to make our visit enjoyable. The best part was being able to bring our pets.
Perfect location for Glen Arbor and Sleeping Bear Dunes. Clean and well stocked. Very comfortable for our family of 5. The riverfront access is as scenic as advertised. We would rebook in a heartbeat
Kirk M.
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2023
From a partner site
10/10 Excellent
Julie K.
Sep 3, 2023
In Town Glen Arbor
Rating Details:
The property manager was very helpful.
The vacation rental was spotless.
I was very happy with the location.
I was very satisfied with the condition of the vacation rental.
Overall, I recommend this vacation rental.
Reviewer Comments:
Great in town location with Crystal River access. Property is pet friendly, clean & well appointed. We were very comfortable & enjoyed our stay greatly.
Julie K.
From a partner site
10/10 Excellent
Lucy M.
May 30, 2024
Foxwood Great cottage.
Rating Details:
The property manager was very helpful.
The vacation rental was spotless.
I was very happy with the location.
I was very satisfied with the condition of the vacation rental.
Overall, I recommend this vacation rental.
Reviewer Comments:
We had a great stay. The cottage was very clean and had everything we needed. Saw deer every morning. Enjoyed sitting by the river and walking to town.
Lucy M.
From a partner site
10/10 Excellent
Shannon M.
Oct 11, 2023
Beautiful Home and Location
Rating Details:
The property manager was very helpful.
The vacation rental was spotless.
I was very happy with the location.
I was very satisfied with the condition of the vacation rental.
Overall, I recommend this vacation rental.
Reviewer Comments:
This is an amazing and very clean rental. Location cannot be best and the riverside swing and fire pit are the cherry in the top.We will definitely be back and recommend to friends and family
Shannon M.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2023
From a partner site
10/10 Excellent
Victoria H.
Aug 14, 2023
Foxwood Cottage
Rating Details:
The property manager was very helpful.
The vacation rental was spotless.
I was very happy with the location.
I was more than satisfied with the condition of the vacation rental.
Overall, I recommend this vacation rental.
Reviewer Comments:
Very convenient location. Close to everything in Glen Arbor. Loved being able to sit outside across the street to view the river and even take a quick swim
Victoria H.
From a partner site
10/10 Excellent
Shirley S.
Jul 8, 2024
Annual Glen Arbor Vacation
Rating Details:
The property manager was very helpful.
The vacation rental was spotless.
I was very happy with the location.
I was very satisfied with the condition of the vacation rental.
Overall, I recommend this vacation rental.
Reviewer Comments:
Very good. Dryer wasn't venting properly, and Candice had a man on it timely. Really like the proximity to town for entertaining the kids, biking on the trail, and dining out.
Location was within walking distance to downtown and could drive to a lot of places within 40min. We were disappointed that the canoe was locked to a tree and when we messaged the people, they too did not know where the key was and didnt offer to help fins it.
Kayla G.
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2024
From a partner site
10/10 Excellent
Linda M.
Oct 19, 2023
Very comfortable
Rating Details:
The property manager was very helpful.
The vacation rental was spotless.
I was very happy with the location.
I was very satisfied with the condition of the vacation rental.
Overall, I recommend this vacation rental.
Reviewer Comments:
Its the first time we stayed here and would be interested in staying again. We used the firepit for hotdogs and smores, snuggled up in front of the fireplace on the cold nights. It was so convient to be close to town. A short walk and we were there. We loved our stay.
Linda M.
Verified
8/10 Good
Timothy D T.
Nov 4, 2023
Liked: Cleanliness, communication, location
Foxwood review
Nice location. The loft was pretty much inaccessible.due to the steepness of stairs. Weather could have been better. Can you work on that for next year? :-) Paperwork was too much for renting 5 days and not really intuitive.
Timothy D T.
Stayed 5 nights in Oct 2023
From a partner site
10/10 Excellent
Sep 12, 2023
Exceeded Our Expectations
Rating Details:
The property manager was very helpful.
The vacation rental was spotless.
I was very happy with the location.
I was very satisfied with the condition of the vacation rental.
Overall, I recommend this vacation rental.
Reviewer Comments:
This was the PERFECT location for our family vacation. It was plenty of space for two adults, two kids and our dog. It was clean and cozy. The whole house had everything you need - stocked kitchen, puzzles, games, kayaks and more. The river access across the street was lovely and it's a quick walk to the downtown and beach. I highly recommend it!
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2023
From a partner site
8/10 Good
A guest from South Bend, IN
Sep 27, 2023
Foxwood
Rating Details:
The property manager was very helpful.
The vacation rental was spotless.
I was very happy with the location.
I was more than satisfied with the condition of the vacation rental.
Overall, I recommend this vacation rental.
Reviewer Comments:
The front door should have a deadbolt lock and a curtain or shade that can be closed over the window at night. The bathtub should have non-slip surface, one more grab bar. Otherwise, it was great.
We stayed in this cottage with our pug and had a great time. We had all of the necessities and the location was so close to everything in Glen Arbor. The only negatives were that the cottage could have been a little cleaner and it is on a busy road, with the river across the street (which we knew from the listing). There was still part of bar of soap on the windowsill in the shower and there was mildew on the window as well. The cottage is also a little tired looking and could use some updating. The king bed was very comfortable and we loved the circular driveway. Overall, it was a nice stay and we were really thankful we could bring our dog with us.
Elizabeth K.
Stayed 5 nights in Aug 2024
From a partner site
6/10 Okay
anna b.
Oct 30, 2024
October 2024 visit
Rating Details:
The property manager was more than helpful.
The vacation rental was clean.
I was more than happy with the location.
I was satisfied with the condition of the vacation rental.
Overall, I do not recommend this vacation rental.
Reviewer Comments:
A few things stand out in comparison to some other rental properties we have visited. Loved the gas stove! Linens and towels were very clean and fresh smelling.We would have liked to open the windows to air out the house a bit but the window wells were so full of dead bugs and dirt that I didn't feel it was my job as a guest to do this for the property management. Lots of packed dog hair behind furniture that was gross and kitchen table and chairs also had wads of dog fur under them.Location was great for walks into town and close to all the trails we love. We probably won't revisit because the property quality did not match the cost of the rental.
anna b.
Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2024
From a partner site
8/10 Good
Erin O.
Apr 25, 2025
We Love Foxwood!
Rating Details:
The property manager was very helpful.
The vacation rental was somewhat dirty.
I was very happy with the location.
I was somewhat dissatisfied with the condition of the vacation rental.
Overall, I recommend this vacation rental.
Reviewer Comments:
We love Foxwood and stay there every time we visit Glen Arbor (twice a year for the last /-10 years)! This year things seemed a little less kept up. Parts of the cottage were dirty, the shower and shower curtain had mold and mildew in/on them, the coffee maker had coffee still in it, dishes were put away dirty, and there was a fist-sized hole in the wall in the living room (which we reported immediately). Visit Up North is a great company and very responsive and kind. We cannot say enough good things about our interactions with them! We suspect that maybe no one had rented the cottage for a few weeks? It is a great location--walk-able to shopping and restaurants and hiking all around the area. It also has tons of great amenities (towels, bedding, dishes/pans, firepit, canoe, etc) that many rentals do not provide. In the off season when the area is so quiet and peaceful, it is a great little escape. It is really the perfect cottage!