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Charming Cottage- Baby Bear on Little Glen

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Little Glen Lake
Little Glen Lake, with shared dock
Baby Bear (left) and Mama Bear (right)
Kitchen
Dining table and living room

Reviews

9.8 out of 10
Exceptional
3 bedrooms1 bathroomSleeps 492.9 sq m

Popular amenities

  • Parking available
  • Fireplace
  • Kitchen
  • Barbecue grill
  • Outdoor space
  • Lake view

Explore the area

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

Rooms & beds

3 bedrooms (sleeps 4)

1 bathroom

Bathroom 1

Spaces

Deck or patio
Kitchen

About this property

Charming Cottage- Baby Bear on Little Glen

This A-frame chalet has direct, private frontage on Little Glen Lake and is located less than 5 minutes from the Village of Glen Arbor. Glen Lake's famous sandy bottom stays shallow for a long distance, making it the ideal lake for small children. The North Shore of Little Glen is kissed by sunshine all day and showcases breathtaking sunsets over the Sleeping Bear Sand Dunes each night. Also visible from this location is the familiar Glen Lake Narrows Bridge.

Baby Bear is the ideal location to experience the beauty of Northern Michigan. This A-frame chalet has direct, private frontage on Little Glen Lake and is located less than 5 minutes from the Village of Glen Arbor. Glen Lake's famous sandy bottom stays shallow for a long distance, making it the ideal lake for small children. The North Shore of Little Glen is kissed by sunshine all day and showcases breathtaking sunsets over the Sleeping Bear Sand Dunes each night. Guest capacity is 4.

-- THE PROPERTY --

Private | WiFi |

Bedroom 1: Main floor-Queen sized bed | Bedroom 2: Main floor- full size bed| Bedroom 3: loft area- 2 twin beds| Bathroom: main floor
OUTDOOR LIVING: charcoal grill, backyard, private access to Little Glen Lake, firepit, mooring buoy for boat storage, dock for loading and unloading boat, deck furniture
KITCHEN: Refrigerator, stove top, oven, cooking basics, coffee maker, toaster, paper towels/trash bags
INDOOR LIVING: Living room, fans (no a/c)
GENERAL: Linens, towels, heating
FAQ: Quiet hours (10:00 PM-8:00 AM)
ACCESSIBILITY: slight step into home, steep stairs to loft area
PARKING: Parking area for one vehicle- contact management if additional parking is needed

-- THE LOCATION --

NATURE SCENE: Empire Beach (6 miles/ 10 minutes), Sleeping Bear Sand Dunes (4 miles/ 8 minutes), Empire Bluff Trail (8 miles/ 12 minutes) Pierce Stocking Scenic Dr (6 miles/ 14 minutes), Sleeping Bear Heritage Trail (4 miles, 6 minutes)
SEE + DO: Empire Area Museum (5 mile/ 9 minutes) Empire Village shopping district (5.5 miles/ 8 minute), Glen Arbor shopping district ( 2.5 miles/ 4 minutes) Crystal River Outfitters (2.5 miles/ 4 minutes)

TRAVERSE CITY (~24 miles/ 34 minutes): Cherry Festival, Great Lakes Children’s Museum, City Opera House, Clinch Park, Great Wolf Lodge Water Park, Downtown shopping and restaurants

WINE + DINE: Joe’s Friendly Tavern (5.6 miles, 9 minutes), Empire Village Inn (5.3 miles/ 8 minute), Shipwreck Cafe ( 5.2 miles/ 8 minute), Art’s Tavern (2.5 miles, 4 minutes), Cherry Public House (2.4 miles, 4 minutes)

AIRPORT: Cherry Capital Airport (26 miles)

-- REST EASY WITH US --

Northland Vacation Rentals welcomes you to unwind, relax, and get into vacation mode! When staying at one of our homes, we want to assure you that we will do our utmost to provide you with a wonderful place to stay. We take cleaning very seriously and make sure that all of our homes are well maintained. Should an issue arise- no worries! Our friendly staff is available 24/7 to promptly assist with any of your urgent needs.

-- POLICIES --

- No smoking
- No dogs/ pets allowed
- No events, bachelor/ bachelorette parties, or large gatherings
-No fireworks
- Please respect quiet hours from 10:00 PM-8:00 AM.
-Day guests must be approved by management if exceeding the capacity of 4 guests. Guests not adhering to this rule could face a fine or eviction as outlined in our terms and conditions that are agreed upon by renting our home. Capacity is strictly enforced and randomly checked.
- Must be at least 25 years old to book
- Additional fees and taxes may apply
- Photo ID may be required upon check-in
-Please refer to our terms and conditions for the house rules.
-Please see rental agreement for cancellation and refund policy. Management fees and booking fees are non-refundable.
We will provide a starter package of paper towel, toilet paper, garbage bags, hand soap, dish soap and/or dishwasher tabs if a dishwasher is available at the property. Depending on the length of your stay, you may need to purchase more of these items. Other items not included in this list are not guaranteed. Please reach out to management to inquire if a particular amenity is important to your stay, or plan accordingly. Some items such as grills and docks if applicable are seasonal and may not be available.

Property manager

Northland Vacation Rentals
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Languages

English

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Amenities

Kitchen
Outdoor space
Parking available
Barbecue grill
Lake view
Fireplace

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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

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

We should mention

A car is required for transport to and from this property

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. Jet skiing and power boating offer great chances to get out on the surrounding water, or you can seek out an adventure with cycling and hiking/biking trails nearby.
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Empire, MI

What's nearby

  • Little Glen Lake - 1 min walk - 0.1 km
  • Glen Lake - 3 min drive - 2.0 km
  • Crystal River - 7 min drive - 5.8 km
  • Sleeping Bear Dunes National Lakeshore - 9 min drive - 7.5 km
  • Sleeping Bear Point Coast Guard Station Maritime Museum - 10 min drive - 6.0 km

Getting around

  • Traverse City, MI (TVC-Cherry Capital) - 52 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Cherry Republic - ‬6 min drive
  • ‪Arts Tavern - ‬6 min drive
  • ‪Boone Dock's - ‬6 min drive
  • ‪Shipwreck Cafe - ‬11 min drive
  • ‪Blu - ‬7 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Charming Cottage- Baby Bear on Little Glen pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

What time is check-in at Charming Cottage- Baby Bear on Little Glen?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Charming Cottage- Baby Bear on Little Glen?

Checkout is at 10:00 AM.

Where is Charming Cottage- Baby Bear on Little Glen located?

Situated on the waterfront, this cottage is within 1 mile (2 km) of Little Glen Lake and Glen Lake. Lake Michigan and Sleeping Bear Dunes National Lakeshore are also within 6 miles (10 km).

Reviews

9.8

Exceptional

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Rating 10 - Excellent. 18 out of 21 reviews
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9.8/10

Cleanliness

9.6/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

9.8/10

Location

9.8/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Jeremy B.

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

Great Lake Cottage

Great views and quiet but close to local area attractions. Highly recommend for families.
Stayed 6 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Alison S.

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

Wonderful Getaway

Baby Bear was a lovely getaway for our family. It was neat and clean with everything we needed for an amazing week on the lake!
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2019

10/10 Excellent

Kevin S.

Liked: Cleanliness, communication, location, listing accuracy

Great little cabin wonderful location.

Cabin was very clean and efficiently laid out maximizing its space. Just steps away from the lake with its wonderful sandy bottom and shallow depth extending far from shore. Perfect. My only complaint was a too soft mattress.
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Jim K.

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

Wonderful!

Baby Bear cottage was perfect for our long weekend getaway. Very clean and well appointed. Comfortable and cozy. Great spot right on Little Glen Lake and 3 minutes from Glen Arbor. The cottage was well documented, with instructions posted all around. I had to call in with an issue, and was put in touch with the owner who was very gracious and helpful. It would be a little tight for >2 adults, but for just the 2 of us, we would definitely stay here again.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2024

8/10 Good

Autumn C.

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

Beautiful getaway on Glen Lake

Everything was very clean and nice. We enjoyed our stay but had to leave early due to it raining and cool the entire time we were there. Overall a great place to stay with a beautiful view of the dunes
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2021

10/10 Excellent

Julie S.

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

Small but well appointed.

Loved the location on the lake. The beach and dock were wonderful. Also a great fire pit. It has a one person kitchen that has everything you will need. Bathroom is small…sink is really small. Plenty of towels. Bed was way too soft, but was okay once we took off the three inch mattress topper. (Fitted sheet did not quite fit the queen mattress.) Our granddaughter loved sleeping in the loft area.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Amy P., Minneapolis

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

Charming family trip

The cabin is cute, clean and great for a vacation. The real star of the show for us was the lake. It was extremely clear and shallow, making it great for kids. We loved swimming and hanging out in the lake every day of our trip. Nearby towns are adorable and the trails and parks nearby made for great family time. Highly recomended.
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2021

10/10 Excellent

TRACEY S., Huntington Woods

Baby Bear Little Glen

The cottage was nicely done- Well thought out and the beach area was perfect for the kids!I loved that there are fans mounted on the wall in each bedroom! We vacation in Glen Arbor/Empire several times a year- We had a great visit and definitely will be back! Tracey Stavale
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2018

10/10 Excellent

Mary B.

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

Amazing Vacation Location

We enjoyed everything about our star at Baby Bear! The location is the best. Steps from Little Glen Lake and within driving distance of Lake Michigan and all that Leelanau Peninsula has to offer. The cabin is just as the listing states. Every bedroom has a wall mounted, oscillating fan with comfortable beds. It is important to note that there is no washer/dryer at the cabin so you can pack accordingly. Our family also stayed in Mama Bear which made for an excellent vacation week!
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2021

10/10 Excellent

Jodi B.

Just like Tiny House Hunters

This house was very well appointed to make the best use of it's small size. There were plenty of hooks, towel bars and nooks and crannies to stow your stuff. They had a stash of firewood for use in the fire ring. There is a small beach and patio area with a picnic bench and a cord with clothes pins for your wet towels. It's small with no TV or internet, no washer/dryer or dishwasher but if you're a small family and want to get away to stay right on Little Glen Lake, this is perfect. It's similar to "glamping", but in a small A-frame. Bring your water toys, floaties and tubes. The water is knee deep for at least 50 yards out, so you can take a morning walk right in the lake!
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2018

10/10 Excellent

Stefanie H.

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

Very clean. Great property!

I have been staying in Glen Arbor on Glen Lake since was was 12. I am now 47. I have been consistently on Big Glen but was interested in exploring what stay is like closer to the dunes on Little Glen. This is a wonderful property for a small family just getting used to the area. Very very charming. Clean. Perfect for lake summer living. Not a lot of lounge space but with summer fun, why be inside? Was challenging to have teens with no TV or WiFi option so unless you are going to use your phone as a hot spot, watch out for a lifestyle change. We were lucky to be the only ones on the property for the week but would be a great spot for two families or multiple couples to rent out the entire offering. The management and on-site owners were very accommodating and super friendly. Great communication!!!
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2022

10/10 Excellent

kari b.

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

Cute property in a great location

Great location and cute property. It was great being right on the lake and we enjoyed the grill and fire pit. I would have liked a couple extra towels provided. Due to the humidity the towels did not dry out after showering so they were still damp the next day, so a couple extras would have been really nice. The information is a little misleading to say there is a fireplace and heater. The heater is a very tiny heater in the bathroom that only provides heat for a very small area, basically only the bathroom. Also, the electric fireplace does not put out a lot of heat and does not provide heat to the bedrooms. This is important to know in the fall or spring when the weather is very unpredictable. However, in the summer this would not be a concern. Overall, this was a great rental for the location. It’s hard to beat being right on Lake Glen! I would recommend this cabin to others and would rent it again!
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2019

10/10 Excellent

Elizabeth H.

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

Exploring Michigan and it’s Lakes

Baby Bear was the perfect getaway we needed! We visited Traverse City last year, which was our first visit to MI. We decided this time to look for a cabin on the shoreline of one of the many gorgeous lakes throughout Michigan. The house was quaint , clean and the PERFECT setting so close to Glen Lake. We couldn’t ask for a more perfect setting for our much needed getaway. The only thing I regret is that we couldn’t get it for longer than we did . The sandy Beach area and the fire pit , a picnic table , the lounge chairs and BBQ made cooking and eating convenient and the view a plus . S’mores every night lake side by the fire pit watching the sunset and listening to the water . The book that is in the cabin is very helpful if you’ve not been to the area of Empire and Glen Arbour. We ventured out to Elk Rapids , just north of Traverse City . We found a very secluded conservation area off of the road side that had maintained wooden steps down to an amazing beach ! There was no one there , we brought our lunch and looked for Petoskey Stones all day. ( with success !!) We would definitely return to this property for any future trips or recommend it to anyone who asks us. Thank you Connie for the great communication surrounding our stay and any questions we had !
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2020

10/10 Excellent

john o.

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

Great place

Wonderful location on the water with great views and still close to town and great hikes.
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2020

10/10 Excellent

Jenny B.

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

Relax and Unwind.

Quaint and comfortable cabin right on an inviting lake. Lake of WiFi was an opportunity for all of to unplug and focus on the relaxing natural beauty that surrounds the cabin. The lake is terrific for kayaking and paddle boarding. The shallow depth keeps the water warmer. It’s shallow for nearly a 100 yards out which makes it easy and safe for you g kids to play. The town of Glen Arbor is only a few short minutes away for groceries and other commercial outings. We enjoyed several hiking trails and the heritage bike trail. Truly a magical stay.
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2020

10/10 Excellent

Sarah S.

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

Great beach house for a small family

We had a great time at Baby Bear. It had everything we needed in a perfect location. We’d like to come back next year with more family and rent both Baby and Mama Bear cottages. The lake is shallow and sandy, the dock is nice, and it’s a beautiful shady spot. The cottage is small, especially the bathroom, but it’s very well-appointed and easy to live in. We had a great week!
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2020

10/10 Excellent

Rachel V.

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

Beautiful spot on Little Glen Lake

We rented both cabins next to each other for a family vacation with our grown children and their families. Loved the lake views, outside spaces and dock. We rented a pontoon boat from a marina we could walk to from the cottages, floated on tubes and brought our kayaks. Lake is shallow and was fun for young kids. Cottages were well stocked. We were in the smaller cottage which was compact and would be good for a smaller family.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2020

8/10 Good

Stephanie R.

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

Little Glen Lake cottage

Was a nice week. Bathroom extremely small. Overall, comfortable and welcoming.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2020

10/10 Excellent

Ashley B.

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

Amazing!!!

Quaint little A-frame! Close to GLen Arbor and central to many other must-sees and dos! We will be back!
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2020

10/10 Excellent

Barb B.

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

Nice view and comfortable cabin

Everything was really nice. We had crappy weather but the fireplace helped take the dampness out and made the stay much nicer. Driveway is a little difficult to find as the address is not separately listed.
Stayed 6 nights in Aug 2019
This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

8/10 Good

Tina L.

A little bit chilly

This cottage has an electric fireplace in the living room, but does not have any central heating. It was quite cold when we were there in October. Jody was nice enough to stop by with a couple of electric heaters, but having them all going was tripping the breaker. The cottage was nicely done and comfortable, but I do not think it should be rented out when the weather turns cold. Beautiful views of Lake Glen and very convenient to everything

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