Title: Charming & renovated airy Train Depot turned cottage steps from Lake Michigan Reviews, Deals & Photos 2026 - Expedia.co.uk [See all properties](http://www.expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?regionId=&selected=91595365&adults=2&children=&sort=RECOMMENDED&useRewards=false&semdtl=&userIntent=&vip=false) Entire home # Charming & renovated airy Train Depot turned cottage steps from Lake Michigan ## Photo gallery for Charming & renovated airy Train Depot turned cottage steps from Lake Michigan ![Beach towels - Charming & renovated airy Train Depot turned cottage steps from Lake Michigan (Glen Arbor)](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/92000000/91600000/91595400/91595365/a7f9e45e.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=598&ra=fit) ![Property video](https://mediaim.expedia.com/video/9A1CB9973399C0715D59CB4C219CD018/9b3a96a3-4706-43cb-88e1-805bacd71d93-thumbnail.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=1280) ![Property grounds - Charming & renovated airy Train Depot turned cottage steps from Lake Michigan (Glen Arbor)](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/92000000/91600000/91595400/91595365/1d572ab9.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![Exterior - Charming & renovated airy Train Depot turned cottage steps from Lake Michigan (Glen Arbor)](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/92000000/91600000/91595400/91595365/bdf907de.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![Property grounds - Charming & renovated airy Train Depot turned cottage steps from Lake Michigan (Glen Arbor)](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/92000000/91600000/91595400/91595365/7b0edb9d.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) - Overview - Location - Amenities - Policies In Glen Arbor, Wildflower Depot is nestled among wildflowers and trees. With a gourmet eat-in kitchen, gas fireplace, and cozy fire pit outdoors you'll have endless opportunities to relax with friends and family. Two bedrooms feature en-suite bathrooms while the loft space offers twin beds under the treetops. ## Reviews 10 Exceptional ### Entire home 3 bedrooms2 bathroomsSleeps 61500 sq ft ## Popular amenities - Kitchen - Washing machine - Dryer - Free Wi-Fi - Gym - Outdoor space ## Add dates for prices Check-in Check-out Travellers ## About this property ### Entire place You'll have the entire cottage to yourself and will only share it with other guests in your party. ### Charming & renovated airy Train Depot turned cottage steps from Lake Michigan Wildflower Depot sits on two tranquil acres of wildflowers under a canopy of trees. This lovingly restored 150-year-old train depot is a short stroll to beautiful Lake Michigan. The c.1880 historical Copemish train depot, known for the past several decades as the beloved Wildflowers Gift Shop, was moved to Bay Lane in 2021 from the outskirts of Glen Arbor. The original structure has been renovated from top to bottom, including the addition of a gourmet eat-in kitchen with Wolf cooktop and oven, full-size stainless steel refrigerator, and dishwasher. Original details have been preserved, but the home has been updated with new custom windows, gas fireplace, bead board ceilings, and driftwood gray floors. The home is also equipped with a full-size washer and dryer. A new addition has two bedrooms with queen beds and en-suite bathrooms, one with a walk-in shower and the other with double sinks and a soaking tub. Twin beds have a view of the treetops in a loft space which you can access by a built in ship's ladder by the hall bathroom. Entertain outdoors with a gas grill and sit under the stars around a cozy fire pit. Beautiful Lake Michigan beaches are a two-minute walk down Bay Lane - after which you can refresh yourself in a new outdoor shower! Grab a morning coffee or gourmet goods at the newly-renovated old Mill nearby, and enjoy many fabulous Glen Arbor local restaurants! ## Property amenities ### Beach - Beach towels ### Internet - Available in the cottage: Free WiFi ### Parking and transport - Parking on site ### Kitchen - Coffee/tea maker - Cookware, dishware, and utensils - Dishwasher - Electric kettle - Hob - Microwave - Oven - Paper towels - Refrigerator - Toaster ### Dining - Dining table ### Bedrooms - 3 bedrooms - Bedsheets provided ### Bathroom - 2 bathrooms - Bathtub or shower - Hair dryer - Shampoo - Shower - Soap - Toilet paper - Towels provided ### Living spaces - Dining table - Fireplace - Living room - Separate dining area ### Entertainment - Games - Smart TV ### Outdoor areas - Firepit - Garden - Gas grill - Outdoor furniture - Patio ### Laundry - Laundry facilities - Washing machine ### Work spaces - Desk - Desk chair ### Comfort - Heating ### Pets - Service animals only (pets not 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. - Handrails in stairways - Upper floors accessible by stairs only - Smoke-free property ### Services and conveniences - Iron/ironing board ### Things to do - Bicycles - Gym ### 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 - Garden - Unit size: 1,500 square feet ## Similar properties ![Exterior](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/10000000/9800000/9797200/9797149/9b02eb22.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=469&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ### Empire Lakeshore Inn Downtown Mmpire - Parking included - Free Wi-Fi - Air-conditioning - Housekeeping 8.8 Excellent 1,000 reviews £74 includes taxes & fees 3 Mar - 4 Mar [](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?startDate=2026-03-03&endDate=2026-03-04&selected=9797149&PinnedHotelID=9797149&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) ![In-room safe, desk, iron/ironing board, free cots/infant beds](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/2000000/1100000/1093600/1093593/8dbe54b5.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=469&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ### Baymont by Wyndham Beulah Beulah - 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Check-out is 10:00 - 10:30 AM. I hope that you sign the guest book and I would love to know any suggestions for enhancing your stay. Failure to complete these may result in a negative review from the host. ### Pets Pets not allowed (service animals are welcome, and are exempt from fees) ### Children and extra beds Children are welcome ### Events No events allowed ### Smoking Smoking is not permitted ## Important information ### You need to know This property is managed by a private host (a party not acting within their trade, business or profession). EU consumer law, including the right of withdrawal, will not apply to your booking. The cancellation policy set by the private host will cover your booking. 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 ### We should mention This property does not have any lifts ## About the area Glen Arbor is home to this cottage. The area's natural beauty can be seen at Lake Michigan and Sleeping Bear Dunes National Lakeshore. [Visit our Glen Arbor travel guide](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Glen-Arbor.dx108552) [View more Cottages in Glen Arbor](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Glen-Arbor-Cottages.d108552-aaCottages.Travel-Guide-Accommodation) ![Map](https://maps.googleapis.com/maps/api/staticmap?&size=660x330&map_id=3b266eb50d2997c6&zoom=13&markers=icon:https%3A%2F%2Fa.travel-assets.com%2Ftravel-assets-manager%2Feg-maps%2Fproperty.png%7C44.90428%2C-85.97953&channel=expedia-HotelInformation&maptype=roadmap&scale=1&key=AIzaSyCYjQus5kCufOpSj932jFoR_AJiL9yiwOw&signature=7n7BlKhcGeiS2kkVYP8oJarrf4I=) Glen Arbor, MI ### What's nearby - ![Crystal Blue Water at the Coast of Sleeping Bear Dunes National Lakeshore](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/631282306490937344/340a9b44-3977-42a2-b0a5-591e4390a160.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=115.61&rh=65.03&ra=fit&q=high) Crystal River 3 min walk \- 0.2 miles - ![Sleeping Bear Dunes National Lakeshore featuring general coastal views](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/6320584/211350a6-ea0c-4a17-ba77-f924811585bf.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=115.61&rh=65.03&ra=fit&q=high) Sleeping Bear Dunes National Lakeshore 18 min walk \- 1.0 mile - ![Kayak on Little glen lake in Glen Arbor, Michigan on cloudy morning at sunrise](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/553248635976193571/8fceba69-eabe-48be-806e-bc8b65cc48de.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=115.61&rh=65.03&ra=fit&q=high) Glen Lake 3 min drive \- 1.4 miles - ![View from the porch of the Sleeping Bear Point Coast Guard Station Maritime Museum west of Glen Haven, Michigan, USA.](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/553248621561073975/eff434f5-ff29-4131-be06-62bb0fee3fa3.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=115.61&rh=65.03&ra=fit&q=high) Sleeping Bear Point Coast Guard Station Maritime Museum 9 min drive \- 4.6 miles - ![Pie is Life! ](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/3577/46519bfa-739e-470f-b723-fd8d051380e4.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=115.61&rh=65.03&ra=fit&q=high) Front Street 38 min drive \- 37.0 miles ### Getting around - Traverse City, MI (TVC-Cherry Capital) 51 min drive ### Restaurants - Cherry Republic 19 min walk - The Mill 7 min walk - The Foothills Cafe 7 min drive - Art's Tavern 19 min walk - River Club Glen Arbor 15 min walk ## Frequently asked questions ### Is Charming & renovated airy Train Depot turned cottage steps from Lake Michigan pet-friendly? ### How much is parking at Charming & renovated airy Train Depot turned cottage steps from Lake Michigan ? ### What time is check-in at Charming & renovated airy Train Depot turned cottage steps from Lake Michigan ? ### What time is check-out at Charming & renovated airy Train Depot turned cottage steps from Lake Michigan ? ### Where is Charming & renovated airy Train Depot turned cottage steps from Lake Michigan located? ## Have a question? Beta Get instant answers with AI powered search of property information and reviews. Ask a question ## Charming & renovated airy Train Depot turned cottage steps from Lake Michigan 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. [More information](https://www.expedia.co.uk/lp/b/content-guidelines) 10 - Excellent 11 8 - Good 1 6 - Okay 0 4 - Poor 0 2 - Terrible 0 ### 10 Cleanliness ### 9.8 Location ## Reviews ### 10/10 Excellent #### Verified traveller 30 Aug 2024 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Vacation home with personality. We loved spending 5 nights at a renovated old railroad depot. It had a lot of personality and was comfortable for our 5 family members. The owners did a great job making it a home away from home. ##### Verified traveller Stayed 5 nights in Aug 2024 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Albert H. 12 Aug 2024 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Lovely house in the woods near the lake Cynthia was a fantastic host. Got a little trouble with the washing machine, and she responded quickly with a solution. The house itself is beyond charming and quite comfortable. It was definitely a five star experience. ##### Albert H. Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2024 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Mary M. 6 Aug 2024 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Outstanding!! We enjoyed every minute of our stay at Wildflower Depot. The house was clean, bright, and airy. Excellent location within walking distance of a beautiful Lake Michigan beach, downtown Glen Arbor, and the Mill. Cynthia was kind, helpful and communicative. We enjoyed swimming in the clear Lake Michigan waters, amazing sunsets, and all that Glen Arbor has to offer. Can't wait to return. ##### Mary M. Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2024 ### 8/10 Good #### Laurie K. 21 Aug 2024 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, location, listing accuracy #### Unique place in great Glen Arbor location A enjoyable stay at this well appointed small home converted from a train depot. Updated kitchen has induction stove and upscale coffee making equipment. Nice living room, comfortable bed, and enjoyable fire pit out back. Close (0.3 mile) to the beach and <5 minute drive to town. Could have benefited from better communication response time from property manager, especially on move-in day. ##### Laurie K. Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2024 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Genie E. 13 Aug 2023 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Truly Fabulous Slice of Heaven This lovely old train depot makes an airy nest snuggled up against Sleeping Bear Bay. Steps from the very quiet and gorgeous beach, and tucked into very pretty woods not far from the Crystal River. I can’t say enough about how carefully and perfectly decorated this home is. It’s got super high ceilings, old tall ornate glass windows and hardwood floors. The owner has great taste and a real eye for mermaid and seaside art. The kitchen is spectacular, with top end brand new appliances. Very charming selection of unusual yet practical dishes and glassware gives you everything you could want from breakfast to cocktails under the stars. There are several lovely spots in the woods next to the house with a grill, fire pit and a hanging straw chair to cuddle into. I loved all the French design touches, and effort put into the gardens. Still a work in progress, but what’s there is terrific. Glen Arbor is a really wonderful up north small town we have visited before, but this place is the nicest we have ever seen in the area. The beach is a little stony, so if you have kids, bring water shoes. We went to a gourmet restaurant one night, grilled out a lot, and saw magnificent sunsets all week long. Book this house, you will never want to leave! ##### Genie E. Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2023 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Teri W. 16 Sept 2025 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy Wonderful stay! Even got to see the northern lights! ![](https://a.travel-assets.com/ugc/hotel-reviews/0319e2af-ecd4-4cbf-8722-2a265b999b45-1758046914575.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=204&ra=fit&q=high) ![](https://a.travel-assets.com/ugc/hotel-reviews/83bedd94-f294-406d-b721-67ff7d228366-1758046915190.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=204&ra=fit&q=high) ![](https://a.travel-assets.com/ugc/hotel-reviews/9eba8029-574c-4f75-8057-7ab766103e64-1758046915069.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=204&ra=fit&q=high) ![](https://a.travel-assets.com/ugc/hotel-reviews/c9c67d6b-e8c6-4e6e-a33b-7780e695b5c7-1758046915519.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=204&ra=fit&q=high) ##### Teri W. Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2025 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Carrie B. 29 Jun 2025 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Just lovely! The cottage was truly lovely and the host equally so. We would definitely stay here again! ##### Carrie B. Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2025 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Erica c. 19 Aug 2025 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy We absolutely loved staying here! Cynthia is the best host from the beginning she was always so responsive with helping us get a week all the way through the end! Her place is darling, so clean! Her linens smell absolutely amazing! Thank you again for our family stay; we hope to be back!! ##### Erica c. Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2025 ### 10/10 Excellent #### ANDREW W S. 15 Oct 2025 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy There were no vineyards here ##### ANDREW W S. Stayed 7 nights in Oct 2025 ### 10/10 Excellent #### andrew e. 22 Aug 2025 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy What a nice surprise. This home was well-appointed, with modern appliances, and a very fun place. lots of room and very comfortable ##### andrew e. Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2025 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Carrie R. 15 Sept 2024 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Charming spot So full of charm! We had a great stay at at the depot. Walkable into town and a very short walk to the lake. ##### Carrie R. Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2024 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Colleen O. 24 Sept 2024 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Minimoon Stay Absolutely STUNNING property. The pictures don't do it justice! ##### Colleen O. Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2024 ---