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Two Cottages on Little Glen Lake

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Deck lounge seating
Water side of home
yard and water
dock
kitchen and dining

Reviews

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional
3 bedrooms3 bathroomsSleeps 8

Popular amenities

  • Dryer
  • Parking available
  • Washer
  • Barbecue grill
  • Kitchen
  • Air conditioning

Explore the area

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

Rooms & beds

3 bedrooms (sleeps 8)

3 bathrooms

Bathroom 1

Bathroom 2

Bathroom 3

Spaces

Deck or patio
Kitchen
Separate dining area
Dining area

About this property

Two Cottages on Little Glen Lake

Located with private access to Little Glen Lake, Aardvark is the perfect Up North vacation location. This charming property has the essentials to provide your family with a memorable vacation. This home offers accommodations for up to 8 guests within two cottages on the same property. The main house sleeps 4 within its 2 bedroom space and the guest cottage sleeps 4. With private access to the sandy bottomed and crystal clear waters of Little Glen Lake the relaxation and fun is endless. The memories made at Aardvark will leave you longing to return again and again
-- THE PROPERTY --

Private | WiFi |

Bedroom 1: Main House-Queen sized bed | Bedroom 2: Main House- 2 twin beds | Bedroom 3: open floor plan of guest cottage 4 twin beds Bathroom 1: main house full bathroom tub/shower combo Bathroom 2: Guest cottage- shower Bathroom 3: Located in building between the cottages with a shower
OUTDOOR LIVING: grill, backyard, private access to Little Glen Lake, firepit, mooring buoy for boat storage, dock for loading and unloading boat, deck furniture
KITCHEN: Refrigerator, dishwasher, stove top, oven, cooking basics, coffee maker, toaster, paper towels/trash bags (small kitchen in guest cottage as well)
INDOOR LIVING: TV with Roku stick, living room, air conditioning in main house
GENERAL: Linens, towels, heating
FAQ: Quiet hours (10:00 PM-8:00 AM)
ACCESSIBILITY: slight step into home
PARKING: Driveway (3 vehicles)

-- 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 8 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
Washer
Dryer
Air conditioning
Outdoor space
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

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 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 in a rural area and on the beach. The area's natural beauty can be seen at Lake Michigan and Sleeping Bear Dunes National Lakeshore. Make sure you get close to the area's animals with activities such as game walks and birdwatching.
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Empire, MI

What's nearby

  • Little Glen Lake - 1 min walk - 0.1 km
  • Glen Lake - 4 min walk - 0.4 km
  • Crystal River - 5 min drive - 4.8 km
  • Sleeping Bear Dunes National Lakeshore - 6 min drive - 6.5 km
  • Sleeping Bear Point Coast Guard Station Maritime Museum - 11 min drive - 8.8 km

Getting around

  • Traverse City, MI (TVC-Cherry Capital) - 43 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Cherry Republic - ‬4 min drive
  • ‪Arts Tavern - ‬4 min drive
  • ‪Boone Dock's - ‬4 min drive
  • ‪Shipwreck Cafe - ‬8 min drive
  • ‪Blu - ‬5 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Two Cottages on Little Glen Lake pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

What time is check-in at Two Cottages on Little Glen Lake?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Two Cottages on Little Glen Lake?

Checkout is at 10:00 AM.

Where is Two Cottages on Little Glen Lake located?

This family-friendly Empire holiday home is located on the beach, within a 5-minute walk of Little Glen Lake and Glen Lake. Lake Michigan is 3 mi (4.9 km) away.

Reviews

9.6

Exceptional

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8.6/10

Cleanliness

9.6/10

Check-in

9.6/10

Communication

10/10

Location

9.6/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

8/10 Good

Terri M.

Liked: Check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Family VACA

It's a nice space and really loved the separate cabin with twin beds. Overall very good. Decor is pretty dated. Main family room doesn't have good comfortable seating for watching TV. Windows should be wiped of cob webs!
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

Kim E.

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

Great Location

Our family had a wonderful week. The location is perfect. Great views, close to town and TC.
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

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

Fun getaway at Glen Lake

It was a lovely stay on the water. Our family loves the area, and this quiet simple cottage was a great home base. Loved sitting on the deck and enjoying the lake breeze. The extra space in the guess cottage for Grandpa was a bonus!
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

morgan k.

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

Wonderful Stay!!

We loved the property, both Glens and of course the surrounding area for biking, hiking, climbing, boating, fishing and just relaxing in the yard and dock taking in the views and sunsets. Note, most of the beds were firm to very firm. Looking forward to staying here again!
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2022

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