About The Skip
Your favorite hideaway
A skylit 1-bedroom cottage tucked into the trees of downtown Glen Arbor — steps from a public Lake Michigan beach overlooking the Manitou islands and five minutes from Sleeping Bear Dunes. Perfect for a couple's getaway or small family retreat.
Why choose The Skip?
The Skip is one of those rare finds: a cottage with real character, an unbeatable location, and just enough of everything you need. Vaulted ceilings, warm wood beams, and skylights that flood the space with light. A private deck and fire pit surrounded by trees. A 2-minute walk to the beach requires no shoes and no cares (stone-skipping optional). An idyllic place to slow down, soak it in, and create lasting memories.
What's included
The basics
Sleeping
1 bedroom with queen bed
Full sleeper sofa in living room
Twin sleeper sofa in living room
Sleeps up to 4
Comfortable bedding and towels provided
Kitchen
Fully equipped kitchen
Refrigerator, stove, oven, microwave
Cookware, dishes, utensils
Drip coffee maker
Dining table
Outdoors
Private deck with dining table
Fire pit
Grill
Lawn and garden area
Steps to Lake Michigan public beach access
Comfort & Tech
Mini-split A/C and heat
High-speed WiFi
Smart TV with streaming
Washer and dryer
Board games
House rules
A few simple asks.
Check-in at 4:00 PM, check-out by 10:00 AM
No smoking of any kind — indoors or outdoors
No pets
Please respect our neighbors — Quiet hours from 11:00 PM to 7:00 AM. No parties or events
Maximum 4 guests
FAQs
Good to know.
Is there parking?
Yes — the property has private parking on site with room for 2 vehicles.
What's the water like?
The home uses natural well water with an in-home reverse osmosis system. The kitchen sink includes a built-in filtration system.