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Bear Haven Cottage at Glen Lake Narrows

Vacation home near Sleeping Bear Dunes National Lakeshore in Glen Arbor

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Fridge, microwave, oven, stovetop
Fridge, microwave, oven, stovetop
Property grounds

Reviews

10 out of 10
Exceptional

Entire home

2 bedrooms2 bathroomsSleeps 7149 sq m

Popular amenities

  • Beach view
  • Dryer
  • Barbecue grill
  • Parking available
  • Washer
  • Fireplace

Explore the area

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Glen Arbor, MI
  • Place, Glen Lake
    ‪2 min walk‬
  • Place, Little Glen Lake
    ‪2 min walk‬
  • Place, Sleeping Bear Dunes National Lakeshore
    ‪4 min drive‬
  • Airport, Traverse City, MI (TVC-Cherry Capital)
    ‪41 min drive‬

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About the area

Glen Arbor

On lake.Within a 5-minute walk of this Glen Arbor vacation home, you'll find Glen Lake and Little Glen Lake. Also, Pierce Stocking Scenic Drive is within 3 miles (5 km) and Lake Michigan is within 6 miles (10 km).
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What's nearby

  • Glen Lake - 2 min walk - 0.2 km
  • Little Glen Lake - 2 min walk - 0.2 km
  • Sleeping Bear Dunes National Lakeshore - 4 min drive - 6.5 km
  • Sleeping Bear Point Coast Guard Station Maritime Museum - 11 min drive - 11.2 km
  • Crystal Mountain - 38 min drive - 49.8 km

Getting around

  • Cherry Capital Airport (TVC) - 49 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Cherry Republic - ‬5 min drive
  • ‪The Mill - ‬6 min drive
  • ‪Art's Tavern - ‬5 min drive
  • ‪Boonedocks - ‬5 min drive
  • ‪Leelanau Coffee Roasting Co. - ‬5 min drive

About this property

Entire place

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

Bear Haven Cottage at Glen Lake Narrows

Bordered on one side by National Seashore land, this cottage lies at the southern end of the Narrows Bridge dividing Big and Little Glen Lakes. Cottage is five hundred feet from the Narrows isthmus and bridge, with public access to Little Glen Lake available on both sides of the bridge. Walk to public frontage with your raft or kayak. If you prefer a broad sand beach, Glen Haven Beach at the National Seashore is a three-minute drive away with many beautiful and secluded public Lake Michigan beaches available further up the Leelanau Peninsula.

And some of the best road biking in the Midwest is available from your driveway. Begin your ride at the cottage and head off on an easy ride to Glen Arbor village center where you can catch the Heritage Trail--or head northeast on MacFarlane for a challenging ride past Inspiration Point and around Big Glen Lake to the Crystal River and the Heritage Trail.

Bear Haven cottage has two bedrooms, two bathrooms and a screened-in porch for summer. Five beds include three single beds in the second bedroom and a king bed in the master bedroom. There is also a comfortable sleep sofa in the family room.

Rents Saturday to Saturday. Check in 4 PM - check out 10 AM. House close to Sleeping Bear dunes and Dune Climb with Big and Little Glen Lakes across the street. Boat rentals available in walking distance. Bring kayaks and walk to public access on the Narrows Bridge.

Superb biking from cottage. Major hills surround, including on MacFarlane and a series of seven ascents on Benzonia, but equally possible to reach the Heritage Trail bike path stretching from Empire to Good Harbor Bay without a single significant climb by riding into Glen Arbor and catching the Heritage Trail there.

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Property amenities

Beach

  • Beach nearby

Internet

  • Available in the house: Free WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • Wheelchair-accessible parking and van parking available

Kitchen

  • Blender
  • Coffee grinder
  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Cookware, dishware, and utensils
  • Dishwasher
  • Electric kettle
  • Ice maker
  • Microwave
  • Oven
  • Refrigerator
  • Stovetop
  • Toaster

Dining

  • Dining table

Bedrooms

  • 2 bedrooms
  • Bedsheets provided
  • Sofa bed

Bathroom

  • 2 bathrooms
  • Bathtub or shower
  • Hair dryer
  • Shower
  • Soap
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels provided

Living spaces

  • Dining table
  • Fireplace
  • Living room

Entertainment

  • Books
  • Games
  • Smart TV
  • Stereo

Outdoor areas

  • Barbecue grill
  • Fenced yard
  • Firepit
  • Garden
  • Outdoor furniture
  • Patio

Laundry

  • Laundry facilities
  • Washing machine

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.
  • 1 accessible parking space
  • Area rugs in public areas
  • Front entrance ramp
  • No elevator
  • Single level property
  • Smooth flooring in public areas
  • Well-lit path to entrance
  • Wheelchair accessibility
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking
  • Wheelchair-accessible path of travel
  • Wheelchair-accessible van parking
  • Smoking not allowed

Services and conveniences

  • Iron/ironing board

Location highlights

  • On a lake

Things to do

  • Birdwatching nearby
  • Fishing nearby
  • Hiking/biking trails nearby
  • Motor boating nearby
  • Mountain biking nearby
  • Winery tours nearby

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)
  • Deadbolt lock

General

  • Garden
  • Unit size: 1,600 square feet

Policies

Check-in

Check-in time starts at 4:00 PM
Contactless check-in available
Minimum check-in age: 23

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

Pets

  • No pets 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
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 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
Charges for extra guests may apply and vary according to property policy.
A cash deposit, credit card, or debit card for incidental charges and government-issued photo identification may be required upon check-in.
Special requests are subject to availability at the time of check-in. Special requests can't be guaranteed and may incur additional charges.
    This property is managed by a private host, not a professional engaged in trade or business. Onsite parties or group events are strictly prohibited. For guests' safety, the property includes a carbon monoxide detector, a smoke detector, and a deadbolt lock in each accommodation.

Bear Haven Cottage at Glen Lake Narrows Reviews

Reviews

10

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 43 out of 47 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 4 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

10/10

Cleanliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Patricia F.

Liked: Cleanliness
This home is much more than we expected. It’s beautifully decorated and was very clean. The owner was extremely easy to communicate with and wanted to ensure our stay was perfect. The leaves were starting to turn color which made driving just beautiful. Many nice beaches for rockhounding. Restaurants in town were really good and the coffee shop in the old mill was wonderful. Would definitely stay here again when in the area.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Kayla H.

Liked: Cleanliness
We had a wonderful stay at the cabin! We were very happy with the cleanliness of the house, which is especially important with a baby crawling around on the floor! We also found this location to be perfect for our visits to Sleeping Bear Dunes, Glen Arbor, Empire, etc all within a close drive. Cheryl was very communicative and had some great recommendations (playground rec was an A)! Would definitely stay here again
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Greg Y.

Liked: Cleanliness
Great place at a fair price for the area. Place was Beautifully decorated and had all the amenities. Very clean and had nice beds and furniture Location is perfect! Close to sleeping bear dunes And Glen Arbor is 5 min away. Even Traverse City is a hour away.Great Lake view from rental too
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Kevin D.

Liked: Cleanliness
Kitchen is fully equipped, no air conditioning, excellent proximity to Glen Arbor and the national lakeshore. We appreciated that garbage bags and dishwasher detergent were available in good quantities.
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Gayle T., Byron Center, MI

Liked: Cleanliness
The home was clean, comfortable, and had everything we needed for our week getaway!! Very good location. Close to some great beaches, shopping, and quaint small towns. Cheryl was great to work with and we truly enjoyed our stay!!
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2025

8/10 Good

Martha M.

Liked: Cleanliness

Bear Haven

It was just okay. It is not "on a lake", just near. It is not 500 feet to access either. The king bed needs replacing. Super soft and lumpy. Very cheap, thin, scratchy towels.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Chris B.

Liked: Cleanliness

Great stay

A great, very clean, well furnished, home, convenient to all Leelanau locations.
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Don F.

Liked: Cleanliness

Bear Haven

Great property and great communication!
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

B C.

Liked: Cleanliness

Great Haven!

Bear Haven Cottage was awesome! We enjoyed our stay. Perfectly located to get to all of the places you'll want to go quickly! Will stay again...
Stayed 6 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Roseanne C.

Liked: Cleanliness

Great vacation house

We had a wonderful week at Bear Haven! The house was clean, well appointed, and cozy. We loved the decorating. Cheryl was a wonderful host, quick to respond, helpful and friendly. It was a great week!
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Christine S.

Liked: Cleanliness

Lovely home well supplied

Comfortable with lots of outdoor play area.
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

Frank C.

Liked: Cleanliness

Comfort at Glen Lake

We have been visiting the Sleeping Bear Dunes area for decades, and Bear Haven is one of the nicest cottages we have stayed in at Glen Lake. The cottage is honestly nicer than the pictures. Everything needed for a comfortable vacation is provided, including a well-stocked kitchen, linens, towels, coffee maker with filters, fans, pleasant eating areas, fenced in play area for children, and a decent view of Little Glen. The layout is perfect for two families, and the open floor plan is efficient and cozy. One feature that does not get noticed in the VRBO description is the screen porch with shade and pleasant breezes off the lake. This was an amazing place to read, visit, relax, or eat a snack. The host contacted us early on and then closer to our stay. All the information we needed to know was included and it made for a smooth arrival. A nice touch is a keyless entry pad on the front door and notification that the cottage was ready for occupancy earlier than 4:00. The lake can make rentals have a musty smell, but not here! Easy-to-open windows with screens and a recent remodel make for a clean, fresh cottage. One of our guests was a culinary chef, and he loved the kitchen. Fully stocked, spacious, and easy to use. Don’t hesitate to spend a week here with 5 minute drives to Glen Arbor, the National Park, the public dune climb, Glen Haven Beach, and more. A perfect location.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Matthew B.

Liked: Cleanliness

Excellent Location

We have been traveling to the Glen Arbor area for several years now and renting homes during the summer. This cottage has been our favorite thus far, it is exactly as described and in an excellent location near to all the recreation activities the area has to offer, especially Sleeping Bear Dunes National Lakeshore. We especially enjoyed sitting out on the screened in porch in the evenings. Thank you for a great stay!
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Tracy S.

Liked: Cleanliness

Amazing Vacation Stay!

Bear Haven is clean, cozy, and comfortable! The decor is inviting and the beds are very comfortable. Well stocked kitchen with all you need. A perfect location to do hiking, biking, boating! A nice place to stay at the end of each adventure we had!
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2023

10/10 Excellent

Michele M.

Liked: Cleanliness

College Friends’ Reunion

Perfect location for our annual fall reunion weekend! We enjoyed the local attractions, but even more the cozy living and dining rooms for our late night chats, comedy movie watching and daily breakfasts cooked together. The gas fireplace gave it an extra cozy vibe.
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2022

8/10 Good

Mariane P.

Liked: Cleanliness

Cute and cozy

This property was very cute and cozy. It was a great location and communication with the host was great. I did find the beds to be very uncomfortable and there were some very dusty areas but overall it was an enjoyable stay!
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2022

10/10 Excellent

Emily F.

Liked: Cleanliness

Comfortable home

The pictures are accurate. The furniture is comfortable and in good condition. Clean!
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2022

10/10 Excellent

Keith N.

Liked: Cleanliness

Wonderful week

We loved our stay in Bear Haven Cottage. It is magnificently located at the Narrows of the Glen Lakes, with beautiful views. The house was clean, modern and roomy enough for our adult children to join us during the week. We beached on the big lake, boated on the Glens, shopped and ate in Glen Arbor & Leland and made S'mores over a fire in the backyard. It was a wonderful week.
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2022

10/10 Excellent

Julie M.

Liked: Cleanliness

Bear Haven

Beautiful property. I so appreciated all the kitchen amenities such as sharp knives, pans, bowls, spices, pancake griddle even a potato masher. THANK YOU for this. Just came from NC and that VRBO was horrible and Bear Haven made appreciate these non-essentials.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2022

10/10 Excellent

Ashley G.

Liked: Cleanliness

Great stay!

We had a great stay! The house was very clean! Great location!
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2022

10/10 Excellent

Devon V.

Liked: Cleanliness

Beautiful, cozy spot for a winter getaway!

We loved the location for winter hiking, checking out local restaurants and wineries/cideries. The cottage is super clean, bright, and has everything you need for a comfortable stay.
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2021

10/10 Excellent

Sarah S.

Liked: Cleanliness

Perfect friends getaway

The house is in a great location. There is a view of the lake across the street which was nice. The house is perfectly decorated, clean and spacious. We enjoyed our stay here.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2021

10/10 Excellent

PEGGY K.

Liked: Cleanliness

No title

Perfect place for a visit to the Leelaneau peninsula… great spot by the Glen Lakes and the Sleeping Bear Dunes. Host’s check-in with us the morning after we arrived was nice and helpful! We’d stay here again.
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2021

10/10 Excellent

Gayle C.

Liked: Cleanliness

Cute house

We enjoyed our stay in Glen Arbor. The house was very comfortable, clean and well located.
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2021

10/10 Excellent

Kim C.

Liked: Cleanliness

Beautiful, spacious, spotless

We absolutely loved this trip. The house was truly spotless and also the most well- stocked rental I’ve ever stayed at. All of the kitchen amenities made me feel guilty that I wasn’t cooking more! The kids loved all the space in the backyard. Downtown Glen Arbor was just adorable, with more to do there than I’d expected. I had hoped we could bike there from the house but the road there is 40 mph with no bike lane. However, we never had an issue finding parking there even at prime dinner time. Great trip!
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2021