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

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Interior
Crisp and clean
Cottage from the dock
Hot tub or lake?
Outdoor spaces

Reviews

10 out of 10
Exceptional
3 bedrooms2 bathroomsSleeps 10182.6 sq m

Popular amenities

  • Beach view
  • Dryer
  • Parking available
  • Pet-friendly
  • Washer

Explore the area

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Empire, MI
  • Glen Lake
    ‪7 min walk‬
  • Sleeping Bear Dunes National Lakeshore
    ‪6 min drive‬
  • Sleeping Bear Point Coast Guard Station Maritime Museum
    ‪13 min drive‬
  • Traverse City, MI (TVC-Cherry Capital)
    ‪49 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

3 bedrooms (sleeps 10)

Bedroom 1

1 King Bed

Bedroom 2

2 Queen Beds

Bedroom 3

2 Queen Beds

2 bathrooms

Bathroom 1

Toilet · Shower only

Bathroom 2

Bathtub · Toilet · Shower only

Spaces

Deck or patio
Kitchen
Office
Balcony
Garden
Dining area

About this property

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.

Property manager

Katy Bertodatto
Premier Host

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Amenities

Hot tub
Kitchen
Washer
Dryer
Pet-friendly
Air conditioning

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House Rules

Check in after 4:00 PM
Minimum age to rent: 25
Check out before 10:00 AM
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Children

Children allowed: ages 0–17
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Events

No events allowed
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Pets

Pets allowed
Charge may apply
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Smoking

Smoking is not permitted
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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
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

About the area

Empire

Located in Empire, this holiday home is in a rural area and on the beach. The area's natural beauty can be seen at Sleeping Bear Dunes National Lakeshore and Lake Michigan. Swimming offers a great chance to get out on the surrounding water, or you can seek out an adventure with hiking/biking trails and cycling nearby.
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Empire, MI

What's nearby

  • Little Glen Lake - 1 min walk - 0.1 km
  • Glen Lake - 7 min walk - 0.7 km
  • Crystal River - 6 min drive - 5.1 km
  • Sleeping Bear Dunes National Lakeshore - 6 min drive - 6.8 km
  • Sleeping Bear Point Coast Guard Station Maritime Museum - 13 min drive - 6.9 km

Getting around

  • Traverse City, MI (TVC-Cherry Capital) - 49 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Cherry Republic - ‬5 min drive
  • ‪Arts Tavern - ‬5 min drive
  • ‪Boone Dock's - ‬5 min drive
  • ‪Shipwreck Cafe - ‬8 min drive
  • ‪Blu - ‬6 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Little Glen Cottage| Waterfront | Hot Tub| Dog Friendly! pet-friendly?

Yes, pets are allowed at this property.

What time is check-in at Little Glen Cottage| Waterfront | Hot Tub| Dog Friendly!?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Little Glen Cottage| Waterfront | Hot Tub| Dog Friendly!?

Checkout is at 10:00 AM.

Where is Little Glen Cottage| Waterfront | Hot Tub| Dog Friendly! located?

Nestled on the beach, this Empire holiday home is within a 10-minute walk of Little Glen Lake and Glen Lake. Pierce Stocking Scenic Drive is 2.9 mi (4.7 km) away.

Reviews

10

Exceptional

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10/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

10/10

Location

10/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

8/10 Good

Kara B.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

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, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

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

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Glen Lake house

rented a boat for a week , awesome stay! Great Location.
Stayed 8 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Michelle T.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Little Glen

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

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

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

shannon f.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

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

Barb M.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Glen Lake Retreat

Excellent! Great place to stay. Katy was great to work with.
Stayed 6 nights in Sep 2023

10/10 Excellent

Dawn H.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

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

Ben W.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Glen Lake for spring break

Our family of six really enjoyed our stay here. The house is gorgeous and the amenities were perfect. Excellent communication from our host as well.
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2022

10/10 Excellent

Eva D.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Relaxing

Great spot.
Stayed 5 nights in Jun 2023

10/10 Excellent

Rachel W.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

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

10/10 Excellent

Kerry H.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

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

Yousif Z., Orland Park

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

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

Kay M.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

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

Julie A.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

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

Erica C.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

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

Erin P.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

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

Kerri W.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

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

Janet K.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

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

Laken P.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

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

Michole D., Climax, MI USA

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Perfect Weekend Get Away!

This property perfectly met our needs... 3 couples on a weekend get away. The lake view is beautiful and we especially enjoyed the outdoor hot tub. The house had everything we needed. I would highly recommend checking it out!
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2023

10/10 Excellent

Eva D.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, listing accuracy

Relaxed setting

Clean, responsive host, beautiful setting. Plenty of room.
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2023

10/10 Excellent

Tim K.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Great House!

Well maintained and beautiful! Katy the property manager was very helpful and responsive.
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2022

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

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

Mike C.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

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

About the host

Hosted by Katy Bertodatto

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