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Lakefront home on Little Glen Lake with fireplace, deck, gas grill, and firepit

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Exterior
Property grounds
Living area
Private kitchen
Dining

Reviews

8.0 out of 10
Very good
4 bedrooms3 bathroomsSleeps 12195.1 sq m

Popular amenities

  • Parking available
  • Dryer
  • Washer
  • Fireplace
  • Barbecue grill
  • Outdoor space

Explore the area

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

Rooms & beds

4 bedrooms (sleeps 12)

Bedroom 1

1 King Bed

Bedroom 2

1 Queen Bed

Bedroom 3

1 Queen Bed

Bedroom 4

3 Double Beds

3 bathrooms

Bathroom 1

Bathroom 2

Bathroom 3

Spaces

Deck or patio
Kitchen
Dining area

About this property

Lakefront home on Little Glen Lake with fireplace, deck, gas grill, and firepit

Thorogood Glen

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Book this classic cottage on the north shore of Little Glen Lake with vintage charm and experience a memorable getaway with your family and friends. Admire beautiful views of the Sleeping Bear Dunes from the end of the dock or gather around the firepit by the water for a memorable storytelling time!

Inside, the kitchen and dining area are open to the living room. The carpeted living area features a fireplace and comfortable sofas and chairs. The dining room table has leaves that can extend to seat up to 12 people comfortably. When mealtime comes around, the well-appointed kitchen will have your back with all the major appliances and cookware needed to whip up everything that comes to mind!

This darling cottage has four bedrooms and three bathrooms. The primary bedroom is located on the main floor while the other three bedrooms are located upstairs. The lower-level walkout living room offers a secluded spot to gather along with a screened sunroom with marvelous views of the lawn.

THINGS TO KNOW
This property is managed by Vacasa Michigan LLC.

Parking notes: There is free parking available for 4 vehicles.



Damage waiver: The total cost of your reservation for this Property includes a nightly damage waiver fee, plus tax if applicable (the “Damage Waiver”). (A discount may be applied for stays of 28 nights or longer, if permitted.) The Damage Waiver covers you for up to $3,000 of accidental damage to the Property or its contents (such as furniture, fixtures, and appliances) as long as you report the incident to the host prior to checking out. The Damage Waiver fee eliminates the need for a traditional security deposit.
More information can be downloaded from the "Rental Agreement" on the checkout page.

Due to local laws or HOA requirements, guests must be at least 25 years of age to book. Guests under 25 must be accompanied by a parent or legal guardian for the duration of the reservation.

Property manager

Vacasa of Michigan
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Languages

English, French, German, Italian, Spanish

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Amenities

Kitchen
Washer
Dryer
Outdoor space
Parking available
Lake view

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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
Smoking is not permitted anywhere on the premises.
For information about quiet hours, please refer to the listing description.

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 cottage is on the waterfront. The area's natural beauty can be seen at Sleeping Bear Dunes National Lakeshore and Lake Michigan.
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Empire, MI

What's nearby

  • Little Glen Lake - 1 min walk - 0.1 km
  • Glen Lake - 8 min walk - 0.7 km
  • Crystal River - 6 min drive - 5.2 km
  • Sleeping Bear Dunes National Lakeshore - 7 min drive - 6.8 km
  • Sleeping Bear Point Coast Guard Station Maritime Museum - 10 min drive - 9.1 km

Getting around

  • Traverse City, MI (TVC-Cherry Capital) - 44 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Cherry Republic - ‬5 min drive
  • ‪Arts Tavern - ‬5 min drive
  • ‪Boone Dock's - ‬5 min drive
  • ‪Shipwreck Cafe - ‬10 min drive
  • ‪Blu - ‬6 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Lakefront home on Little Glen Lake with fireplace, deck, gas grill, and firepit pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

What time is check-in at Lakefront home on Little Glen Lake with fireplace, deck, gas grill, and firepit?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Lakefront home on Little Glen Lake with fireplace, deck, gas grill, and firepit?

Checkout is at 10:00 AM.

Where is Lakefront home on Little Glen Lake with fireplace, deck, gas grill, and firepit located?

Situated on the waterfront, this cottage is within a 10-minute walk of Little Glen Lake and Glen Lake. Pierce Stocking Scenic Drive is 3 mi (4.8 km) away.

Reviews

8.0

Very good

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Rating 10 - Excellent. 5 out of 12 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 1 out of 12 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 6 out of 12 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 12 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 12 reviews

9.2/10

Cleanliness

9.6/10

Check-in

8.8/10

Communication

10/10

Location

8.8/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

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10/10 Excellent

Mary ruth S.

September stay

Nice location for hikes and bike trails. Great spot on the lake! Great time to be in this area when the crowds are down.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2024
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6/10 Okay

Angelene G.

This ain’t that!

The view and waterfront was beautiful! The location was good.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2024
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6/10 Okay

Michelle H.

Great location

Big lot, right on the water, great for kids to swim.
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6/10 Okay

Michelle H.

Great location

Big lot, right on the water, great for kids to swim.
This review comes from a trusted partner site and has not been verified.

6/10 Okay

Michelle H.

Great location

Big lot, right on the water, great for kids to swim.
This review comes from a trusted partner site and has not been verified.

10/10 Excellent

Amy F.

Location can't be beat

This cottage sits right on Little Glen Lake, with an amazingly large, shaded yard and a great dock on the water. From the dock you can see the sand dunes and it is a beautiful sight. The road is relatively quiet, with the exception of early mornings when boaters are putting their boats in the water at the public dock nearby. I did not realize there is no A/C (my mistake). We visited in early July and did fine as the home has an abundance of shade, but when it gets hotter/muggy I wouldn't like it. The upstairs bedrooms do not have full window coverings; sleep masks were left which was a nice gesture. This is an older cottage and had a strong smell of moth balls when we first entered (as all the windows were closed). However, it aired out once we opened the windows. There is an abundance of space; a living area on the main and lower level. We enjoyed putting together a 1000 piece puzzle throughout the week that is on-site. Little Glen is a beautiful lake for kayaking and paddle boarding which we did. The kitchen is adequately supplied and includes both drip and K-cup coffee makers. We had 5 people and never had an issue with water pressure or hot water. As mentioned in another review the 3rd full bath is downstairs and is older and small, but useable.

8/10 Good

Ron B.

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

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Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2024
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6/10 Okay

Beth W.

Cousins weekend

We had 9 people including several older women for the weekend. There were 6 beds with enough sheets, blankets and towels. It is a tri level so lots of steps. 1 bath in the main bedroom. 1 bath to be shared by the other bedrooms. Basement bathroom was small w lots of spiders, webs, dirt. Shower not usable. The house had a musty or mothball smell. Kitchen was well supplied. Need to bring coffee filters. It is in a great location on little glen lake. You can see sand dunes to the left from the shore. Nice big table to fit 8 chairs. Would be great in summer w beach/ water access.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2023

6/10 Okay

Douglas H.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, location

Nice older waterfront home

The home was clean and well-appointed with adequate older furnishings. We experienced some maintenance problems that didn't get completely resolved during our one week stay despite reasonable communication with the rental staff (Vacasa). The setting is very nice, and the sand beach was great for the kids. A supply of beach towels would be nice.
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

Nancy M.

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

Best Vacation!!

There were 12 of us and the space was perfect, we had plenty of room. There is a nice yard between the cottage and the lake. The beach, dock, and firepit were great, we definitely spent a lot of time down there. Glen Lake is beautiful. The kids enjoyed the clear water, sandy bottom, and the fact they could walk out in the water a long way. The cottage is in a great location, nice, and close to Glen Arbor. The town has several restaurants(Art's and Bear Paw Pizza were our favs), cute shops and an awesome park. You are very close to Sleeping Bear Dunes and Pierce Stocking Drive. We would love to come back in the future!
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2021

10/10 Excellent

Andrew S.

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

Great stay

Great property and spot! Will look to be back next summer!
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2020

10/10 Excellent

Kathy B.

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

Glen Lake

Great location and beautiful setting. Comfortable house.
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2020

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