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Little Glen Cottage| Waterfront | Hot Tub| Dog Friendly!

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Interior
TV, fireplace, offices
Miscellaneous
Terrace/patio
TV, fireplace, offices

Reviews

10 out of 10
Exceptional

Entire home

3 bedrooms2 bathroomsSleeps 10183 sq m

Popular amenities

  • Beach view
  • Pet-friendly
  • Parking available
  • Barbecue grill
  • Washer

Explore the area

Map
Empire, MI
  • Little Glen Lake
    ‪1 min walk‬
  • Glen Lake
    ‪7 min walk‬
  • Sleeping Bear Dunes National Lakeshore
    ‪6 min drive‬
  • Traverse City, MI (TVC-Cherry Capital)
    ‪49 min drive‬

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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.

Little Glen Cottage| Waterfront | Hot Tub| Dog Friendly!

Summary:
Little Glen Cottage is a charming 3 bed, 2 bath cottage right on Glen Lake. It's less than a 10 minute drive to the Sleeping Bear Dunes National Lakeshore (National Park) and the town of Glen Arbor. Swim in the lake, take a walk on the nearby hiking trails, or explore the acclaimed boutiques and restaurants of the town. Large Hot Tub with Bluetooth open year-round, Fire Pit; all the UpNorth things. We also manage Dune View Cottage next door. Please inquire about renting both!

The Space:
This lakefront home is 1,965 square feet in size.
Main level:
Open floor plan with kitchen, dining area, living room with wood -burning fireplace and large windows facing the lake.
Family room with TV, Bedroom with King bed, Full Bathroom, Laundry Room
2nd Floor:
Two Bedrooms, both with 2 Queen beds, Full Bathroom

There are 2 kayaks available for guests to use, as well as lifejackets. Hot tub is open year round!

*All waterfront amenities are available from Memorial to Labor Day*

This property is outfitted with a back-up generator in case of power outages. Even for the hot tub. Just saying.

Guest Access:
Wintertime Guests: Welcome to northern Michigan, where our wintertime weather can swing from glorious to ferocious in a flash. Each of our properties has snow removal service scheduled to plow with each snowfall amounting to at least 3 inches of snow. If the vehicle you bring is not 4-Wheel or All-Wheel Drive, please be aware of the potential risks accessing the property when snow is present.

The Neighborhood:
See the back side of the Sleeping Bear Dunes from the end of the dock!

Other Things to Note:
Please Note: All guests staying at this property must be 25 or older unless accompanied by a parent or guardian. This will be verified after booking confirmation.

A damage waiver fee is required by Golden Swan for each stay. For this property, the fee is $79 and provides our guests with accidental damage coverage up to $1000. If the amount of damage exceeds this, or if the damage is found to have occurred with malicious intent, Golden Swan retains the right to seek damages beyond that amount.

High chair and pack n play available upon request for an additional fee.

Dogs are allowed with an additional fee, with a maximum of 2 dogs. Please be advised that it is absolutely imperative for all renters to keep their dogs on a leash at all times. While we truly appreciate and value pets, ensuring that our furry friends are leashed or properly secured is of utmost importance to us. Please take your pup with you or kennel them when you leave the home. We cannot have lonely barking dogs left at our property. Please be considerate and clean up after your pet.

There is a non-refundable credit card processing fee applied to all reservations.

If the reservation is 14 days or longer there will be a required mid-stay clean. This is also available upon request for a shorter length of stay.

DOCK: The dock is available for use with guests' rental boats for 15 minute loading and unloading passengers, and a mooring ball just beyond it is available for mooring between boat rides. Winds and waves pick up super-quick and can cause damage to boats and docks. There are no protective dock bumpers to prevent potential boat-docking issues.
During your stay at this holiday home, you're just a quick walk from Little Glen Lake. You'll find features such as 1 hot tub. A kitchen and 2 bathrooms are available in the holiday home.
  • Air-conditioned home with kitchen, washing machine and 2 bathrooms
  • 6 minutes by car from Lake Michigan and 6 minutes from Sleeping Bear Dunes National Lakeshore
Little Glen Cottage| Waterfront | Hot Tub| Dog Friendly! offers its guests a hot tub, barbecue grills, and a garden. The front desk is open around the clock.

Property manager

Katy Bertodatto

Property amenities

Beach

  • On the beach

Pool/Spa

  • Hot tub

Internet

  • Available in the house: WiFi

Parking and transport

  • Onsite parking options include a garage

Kitchen

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Cookware, dishware, and utensils
  • Dishwasher
  • Hob
  • Microwave
  • Oven
  • Refrigerator
  • Toaster

Bedrooms

  • 3 bedrooms
  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • 2 bathrooms
  • Bathtub
  • Hair dryer
  • Shower
  • Towels provided

Living spaces

  • Fireplace

Entertainment

  • TV

Outdoor areas

  • Balcony
  • Barbecue grill
  • Firepit
  • Garden

Laundry

  • Washing machine

Work spaces

  • Office

Comfort

  • Air conditioning
  • Heating

Pets

  • Pet friendly

Suitability/Accessibility

  • Smoke-free property

Services and conveniences

  • Iron/ironing board

Location highlights

  • In a rural location
  • On a lake
  • On the waterfront

Things to do

  • Kayak
  • Optional golf privileges
  • Cycling nearby
  • Hiking/biking trails nearby
  • Swimming 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)
  • First aid kit
  • Fire extinguisher

General

  • Garden
  • Unit size: 1,965 square feet

Policies

Check-in

Check-in time starts at 4:00 PM
Minimum check-in age - 25

Check-out

Check-out before 10:00 AM

Special check-in instructions

You will receive an email from the host with check-in and check-out instructions

Pets

  • Pets are welcome
    • Service animals are exempt from fees.
  • Note from host: Charge may apply

Children and extra beds

  • Children are welcome.

Important information

You need to know

This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business or profession.
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
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher and a first aid kit
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
You will receive an email from the host with check-in and check-out instructions. You will also receive an email from Vrbo with a link to a Vrbo account, which will enable you to manage your booking.

Property is also known as

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Little Glen Cottage With Direct Beach Frontage Hot Tub
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Little Glen Cottage| Waterfront | Hot Tub| Dog Friendly! Reviews

Reviews

10

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 46 out of 49 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 3 out of 49 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 0 out of 49 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 49 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 49 reviews

10/10

Cleanliness

Reviews

8/10 Good

Kara B.

Liked: Cleanliness
Girls weekend
Our stay was perfect and just what we needed. We ventured out a little bit, but we really enjoyed being at house cooking, hanging out by the fire, soaking in the hot tub! The beds are very comfortable so we also had a great nights sleep.
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

sandy s.

Liked: Cleanliness
Great place! Great Host!
The Empire/Glen Arbor area never disappoints. Nor, did this lovely home. Great layout and plenty of space. Beautiful views of Little Glen Lake from every room in the house. Wonderful neighborhood.
Stayed 4 nights in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

Michelle T.

Liked: Cleanliness
Little Glen
Loved this spot! Beautiful house with dog friendly touches. A quintessential lake cottage with modern amenities.
Stayed 8 nights in Sep 2024

8/10 Good

Steve P.

Liked: Cleanliness
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness
Glen Lake house
rented a boat for a week , awesome stay! Great Location.
Stayed 8 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

shannon f.

Liked: Cleanliness
Birthday getaway
The hot tub was a perfect way to start or end a chill spring day
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2024

10/10 Excellent

Laken P.

Liked: Cleanliness
Little Glen Cottage
Very beautiful and clean property. Property manager Katy was kind and quick to respond to any message I sent her. Beautiful view of Glen Lake as well. My husband, two little boys and our corgi had a relaxing few days. Will be back again.
Stayed 4 nights in Mar 2024

10/10 Excellent

Erin P.

Liked: Cleanliness
Perfect Northern Michigan Getaway!
I stayed here with my family and infant son and it could not have been more perfect! Plenty of space for 7 adults and a child! The house was well stocked with everything we needed! The beds are very comfortable! Hot tub was great and large. Great location close to downtown Glen Arbor and sleeping bear dunes! We hope to be back very soon!!!
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2024

10/10 Excellent

Dawn H.

Liked: Cleanliness
Birthday getaway
Wonderful location! Clean,spacious cottage! Host was easily available, if needed. Will definitely be back!
Stayed 4 nights in Nov 2023

10/10 Excellent

Julie A.

Liked: Cleanliness
Amazing property
We loved our stay! The home is so pretty, right on the lake with an amazing view. All of the finishes and touches are luxurious and high quality, from pillows to bedding to towels to toilet paper. Communication was superb and check-in was very easy. Highly recommend!
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2023

10/10 Excellent

Mike C.

Liked: Cleanliness
Starry Nights & Peaceful Mornings
We arrived right at Sunset on a windy day, and we were able to warm up next to a cozy fire. Day two, things cleared up and were treated to a quiet lake and bright stars from the hot tub. The picture window provided colorful sunrises. All while feeling close to everything: Hiking at Empire Bluff, and dinners at Funistrada, Arts and La Becasse.
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2023

10/10 Excellent

Erica C.

Liked: Cleanliness
Great Fall Weekend
The home is very clean, cute, with great lakefront. Good location, very nice that they allow dogs (hard to find lakefront properties that do!). We loved the fireplace and the fire pit - all the fall things we needed were there!
Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2023

10/10 Excellent

Kay M.

Liked: Cleanliness
Family Trip
Was a great location and wonderfully laid out floor plan. Hot tub was a favorite. Close to Glen arbor and surrounding areas. Peaceful place to return to after a busy day.
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2023

10/10 Excellent

Barb M.

Liked: Cleanliness
Glen Lake Retreat
Excellent! Great place to stay. Katy was great to work with.
Stayed 6 nights in Sep 2023

10/10 Excellent

Tricia W.

Liked: Cleanliness
We’ll be back!
Hate to give 5 stars because more folks will book & it will be harder for me to rebook. We absolutely loved it. Very special piece of property.
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness
Glen Lake stay
Great spot and really enjoyed our stay on Glen lake. Super beautiful location.
Stayed 8 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness
Beautiful
We loved the view of the lake. We rented a pontoon and anchored it out in front of the house. We had fun cruising and tubing all week with our four children.
Stayed 5 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Sarah B.

Liked: Cleanliness
Great house. Beautiful lake !
The house was in excellent condition and extremely clean. It looks a house out of better home and gardening magazine. The view was great. Nothing blocking your view of the clear lake. It's set back from the road and was a very quiet location. Comfortable beds and nice bathrooms. Water pressure was good. The host did a great job of communicating with us. The check in process was easy and flawless. The house came with kayaks and outdoor games. No issues with the internet in case you need to work or stream. I would definitely recommend this place and Glen Arbor. Great small town, but lots of great restaurants and close by towns to visit. The location is very close to the sleeping dunes. A must see.
Stayed 6 nights in May 2023

10/10 Excellent

Kerri W.

Liked: Cleanliness
Excellent
What an amazing experience!!! We loved our time there!! Super clean and excellent response from host every time. We definitely recommend this place and would love to do it again!!!
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Yousif Z., Orland Park

Liked: Cleanliness
Lovely stay
Amazing stay on beautiful Glen lake . Very responsive home owner . Property was beautiful and had everything we needed . Close to sleeping bear dunes . Amazing and will be back again !
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Suzanne L.

Liked: Cleanliness
4th of July on Glen Lake
We love this little rental. It has everything for our family. I would suggest a few more things for the kitchen...better pans, baking dishes and an upgraded coffee pot. Other than that, we loved it!
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Eva D.

Liked: Cleanliness
Relaxing
Great spot.
Stayed 5 nights in Jun 2023

10/10 Excellent

Janet K.

Liked: Cleanliness
Family Vacation
This is a fabulous home in a great location with all the amenities you need. The layout is very convenient and we enjoyed the master bedroom and a bathoom downstairs with two bedrooms and bath upstairs. You can't beat the view- just beautiful!
Stayed 2 nights in May 2023

10/10 Excellent

Kerry H.

Liked: Cleanliness
Great spot for a relaxing weekend!
Beautiful well appointed home. Enjoyed the view and the wonderful hot tub. Communication with the host was excellent!
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2023

10/10 Excellent

Rachel W.

Liked: Cleanliness
Clean & cozy
We stayed for a long weekend and found the house to very cozy, clean and in a great location. House is convenient to many local attractions and the lake is beautiful, as always. Easy check-in & check-out process.
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2023