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Glen Den - Spectacular Views of Sleeping Bear Dunes, Luxury Lakefront Home

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Exterior
Exterior
Exterior
Property grounds
Beach

Reviews

10 out of 10
Exceptional
5 bedrooms5+ bathroomsSleeps 14325.2 sq m

Popular amenities

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

Explore the area

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

Rooms & beds

5 bedrooms (sleeps 14)

Baby Bear Nursery

1 Crib

Dune Room

1 King Bed

Manitou Room

1 King Bed

Owners Suite with Full Bath

1 King Bed

Sleeping Bear Room

1 King Bed

The Cubs Bunk Room

4 Single Bunk Beds

5 bathrooms, 1 half bathroom

Cubs Bunk Bathroom

Toilet · Shower only

Dune Room Bathroom

Toilet · Shower only

Guest Half Bath

Toilet

Manitou Bathroom

Toilet · Shower only

Owners Suite Bathroom

Toilet · Shower only

Sleeping Bear Bathroom

Toilet · Shower only

Spaces

Deck or patio
Porch or lanai
Kitchen
Separate dining area
Garden

About this property

Glen Den - Spectacular Views of Sleeping Bear Dunes, Luxury Lakefront Home

Newly constructed in 2019, Glen Den is the jewel of Little Glen Lake with over 100-ft of sandy bottom lakefront, kayaks, paddleboards and a mooring if you choose to rent or bring a boat (ramp available). The main floor is open-concept with brand new appliances including a gas range with a large patio and barbeque. Each of four adult bedrooms has a king bed and en suite bath. The bunkroom has four full beds on the bottom with twins on the top and its own designated bathroom. There is also a second-floor nursery and a downstairs half-bath for guests. If you decide to leave Glen Den, you can walk to Alligator Hill trail, the 22-mile Heritage Trail, DH Days Farm or The Narrows Marina. It’s a short bike or drive to Glen Haven, downtown Glen Arbor, Sleeping Bear National Lakeshore, The Homestead and Empire Beach on Lake Michigan and about 30-minutes from downtown Traverse City, Leelanau Wine Country or Crystal Mountain Resort and Spa.

Summer rentals run Saturday to Saturday. Check in is at 4pm and check out is at 10am.

Be sure to check out our drone footage! (Copy and Paste the link below)https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=mnTHV8M3-iM

Property manager

Jodie Dodson
Premier Host

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Amenities

Kitchen
Washer
Dryer
Free WiFi
Air conditioning
Outdoor space

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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

No pets allowed
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Smoking

Smoking is not permitted
Must sign rental agreement upon booking
A $1000 security hold will be placed 2 days prior to arrival and released 7 days after departure
Must follow all house rules including but not limited to no pets, no smoking, no parties!

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, a first aid kit and a deadlock

We should mention

A car is recommended for transport to and from this property

About the area

Empire

Located in Empire, this holiday home is on the beach. The area's natural beauty can be seen at Lake Michigan and Sleeping Bear Dunes National Lakeshore.
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Empire, MI

What's nearby

  • Little Glen Lake - 1 min walk - 0.1 km
  • Glen Lake - 7 min drive - 4.0 km
  • Sleeping Bear Point Coast Guard Station Maritime Museum - 7 min drive - 4.5 km
  • Crystal River - 7 min drive - 5.1 km
  • Sleeping Bear Dunes National Lakeshore - 11 min drive - 9.2 km

Getting around

  • Traverse City, MI (TVC-Cherry Capital) - 48 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Cherry Republic - ‬7 min drive
  • ‪Arts Tavern - ‬7 min drive
  • ‪Boone Dock's - ‬7 min drive
  • ‪Shipwreck Cafe - ‬14 min drive
  • ‪Blu - ‬8 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Glen Den - Spectacular Views of Sleeping Bear Dunes, Luxury Lakefront Home pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

What time is check-in at Glen Den - Spectacular Views of Sleeping Bear Dunes, Luxury Lakefront Home?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Glen Den - Spectacular Views of Sleeping Bear Dunes, Luxury Lakefront Home?

Checkout is at 10:00 AM.

Where is Glen Den - Spectacular Views of Sleeping Bear Dunes, Luxury Lakefront Home located?

Nestled on the beach, this Empire holiday home is steps from Little Glen Lake and 1.7 mi (2.7 km) from Lake Michigan. Glen Lake and Sleeping Bear Point Coast Guard Station Maritime Museum are also within 3 miles (5 km).

Reviews

10

Exceptional

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Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 12 reviews

10/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

10/10

Location

10/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Yashesh S.

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

Great place for large family gathering

Wonderful house with beautiful grounds and view of Little Glen Lake. Plenty of space, amenities, outdoor equipment (kayaks, stand up paddle boards, floats, life jackets). Comfortable seating areas for group gatherings on the deck, living room, outdoor gas firepit. 4 comfortable bedrooms with king beds and private baths, and one large bunk room with 4 upper/lower bunks. Kitchen well stocked with plenty of dishes/plates/drinkware; and cooking utensils. Our family of 12 people had a super fun time!
Stayed 6 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Kim A.

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

Beautiful house and peoperty

As advertised. Beautiful home, deck, view.
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2024
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10/10 Excellent

Amie M.

A Gem

We have been vacationing in northern Michigan area for over 40 years and the Glen Den is by far the best home in which we have ever stayed. I can't say enough good things about it. The property is gorgeous and the flowers were stunning - I honestly could not get over the flowers! Each master bedroom was well thought out with stunning views of the lake, ensuite bathrooms and super comfy beds. The bunkroom had double size beds on the bottom and plenty of space for the kids to hangout together. We cooked in for most meals and the kitchen was equipped with everything we needed plus a large dining table and Island to eat. The basketball hoop on the driveway was a hit with kids. There was so much to do from the Sleeping Bear Dunes, bike riding, hiking Alligator Trail, golfing, renting a pontoon, tubing, swimming in Little Glen, visiting Traverse City, Glen Arbor and Fishtown. We will definitely stay here again...thank you!

10/10 Excellent

Jean R.

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

Beautiful Michigan Memories

Our time at the Glen Den exceeded our expectations. We were able to bring our boat and secure to the mooring, along with rent a jet ski. The accommodations are lovely and the house allows activities from the front yard, in the house and out on the water without feeling like you are missing out. It's "see through"! The only draw back of this property is lack of beach for the kids and the swimmer's itch. Glen Arbor has a charming downtown that if that's what you like, it works. Hiking is great since you are located basically in the park.
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2024
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10/10 Excellent

Stephanie P.

Wonderful place to stay

This house is spacious and has a lovely view and spot on the lake. Had fun swimming and using the kitchen and outside grill. Fire pit was great. Nice landscaping, thanks again!
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10/10 Excellent

Michelle B.

Perfect Family Vacation

We had a memorable, amazing experience at Glen Den’. Our family of 4 along with 4 additional extended family members had a fantastic time. The property is gorgeous and has postcard worthy views from nearly every room. Our kids (toddlers-pre teen) had a blast and the house came with great outdoor and indoor gear and toys. The kitchen was well equipped and all appliances, including the outdoor grill, were well kept. We will definitely stay here again as the property was perfect for our family and the hosts were responsive and very accommodating!

10/10 Excellent

Dara F.

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

Great place

Wonderful place.
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

David M.

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

Summer Vacation

Pictures don't do this home justice. Very, very nice. Super family friendly. We had a wonderful time... Thanks
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Michael W.

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

Wow

We are an extended family of 13 including 3 couples, a grandma and 6 kids ranging in age from 10 -23. This house was perfect from start to finish. Communication with Jodie was fast, informative and thorough. The house is incredible. All four master suites have views of the lake. The bunk house room was perfect for all the kids. Then there is the kitchen, eating areas, deck and patio, any one of which would seat us all in comfort. We stayed in and cooked for almost every meal. The kitchen had everything we needed in terms of pots and pans, knives, serving dishes, plates, bowls and utensils. Proximity is great to the dunes, Empire, Glen Arbor and even Traverse City. We just can't say enough about what a great find this is. We would book again in a minute.
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2023

10/10 Excellent

Justin L.

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

Spectacular!

The home sits on the most beautiful part of Little Glen Lake with breathtaking views. The property is flawlessly designed and maintained. Care is taken to ensure a perfect guest experience by the property manager. Having stayed at multiple properties in the area over many years, this is the finest rental available on Big or Little Glen Lake.
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2022

10/10 Excellent

Caleb B., Chevy Chase, MD

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

Lake Vacation

This property couldn’t have been better. Incredible house with all the amenities, perfect location to explore Sleeping Bear dunes and beaches, and beautiful view of crystal blue Little Glen Lake. Topped off by an incredible property manager who had breakfast, a personalized cheese board, and wine for us upon arrival. You can’t do a Northern Michigan vacation better than this.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2022

10/10 Excellent

Ann H.

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

Paradise on Little Glen Lake

We arrived to see a lovely, spacious house on the bank of Little Glen Lake. There is a large grassy yard with room for kids to play. A long dock with paddle boards and kayaks provide perfect activities for fun on beautiful Little Glen. The inside of the house contains four bedrooms with ensuite baths and a large bunk room. The kitchen is spacious with all the amenities you could want. A large wooden eating table has views of the lake. The living room has a large screen TV and comfortable seating around the room. This house is beautifully cared for and pristine clean! This is by far the nicest house in which we have ever stayed. Lush pots of flowers decorate the front porch and surrounding decks and provide the final touch to this fabulous estate.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2022

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