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North Shore Little Glen Lake Cottage

North Shore Little Glen Lake Cottage

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Exterior
Living area

Overview of North Shore Little Glen Lake Cottage

Reviews
10 out of 10 Exceptional
3 bedrooms2 bathroomsSleeps 10167 sq m

Popular amenities

  • FireplaceFireplaceFireplace
  • WasherWasherWasher
  • DryerDryerDryer
  • KitchenKitchenKitchen
  • Barbecue grillBarbecue grillBarbecue grill
  • Lake viewLake viewLake view

Explore the area

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Empire, MI
  • Popular LocationLittle Glen Lake1 min walk
  • Popular LocationSleeping Bear Point Coast Guard Station Maritime Museum7 min drive
  • Popular LocationSleeping Bear Dunes National Lakeshore11 min drive
  • AirportTraverse City, MI (TVC-Cherry Capital)55 min drive

Rooms & beds

3 bedrooms (sleeps 10)

Bedroom 1

Bedroom 2

Bedroom 3

Family Room w Sofa Bed

2 bathrooms

Bathroom 1

Bathtub or shower · Toilet

Bathroom 2

Toilet · Shower only

Spaces

Deck or patio
Kitchen
Separate dining area

About this property

North Shore Little Glen Lake Cottage

The Hale family cottage sits on the quiet north shore of Little Glen, near the westerly end of Day Forest Rd. Situated among a stand of white pines, maples and oaks, with views out over the lake and the pristine waters of Glen Lake just steps away, it is the perfect setting for summertime fun. Directly across the street is National Lakeshore land offering access to miles of hiking trails on “alligator hill.” A fantastic Lake Michigan beach is just two miles away at Glen Haven, and access to the newly paved Sleeping Bear Heritage Bike Trail is just a mile down the road.

This traditional lake cottage is set up for family gatherings. The two living/family rooms, are each furnished with comfortable seating, flat screen tv’s, and a fireplace. There is a formal dining room off of the kitchen as well as a breakfast nook. The cottage has a fully stocked kitchen with an assortment of pots & pans, dishes and silverware, a drip coffee maker, and blender, among other staples.

The living room walks out to a spacious deck with comfortable seating. There is a charcoal grill and portable fire ring. The dock has a large platform perfect for sunbathing or simply for keeping an eye on the kids while they play in the water. Two kayaks are available for our guests to use along with a selection of life vests. For guests who plan to bring a boat, there is a secure mooring installed just a short distance off the dock. Ski and pontoon boat rentals are also available on the lake.

The bedrooms are arranged as follows: master with queen bed. 2nd bedroom with 2 full beds, 3rd bedroom with 2 full beds, family room with queen sleeper sofa. It sleeps up to 10. There are two full baths, one with a tub/shower, and the other with a shower. The cottage is equipped with a washer and dryer which are available to guests.

The Hale family cottage has been in the same family for the over 40 years, and we are pleased to be able to offer it to our guests. Please feel free to contact us with any questions or to reserve a week for your family this coming summer.

Property manager

Peter Fisher

Amenities

Kitchen
Washer
Dryer
Barbecue grill
Lake view
Fireplace
Incredible view from living room
Beautiful Gem on Little Glen Lake
Hot tub
Kitchen
Washer
Dryer
10.0 out of 10, (45 reviews)
Beautiful Gem on Little Glen Lake

House Rules

Check in after 4:00 PM
Check out before 10:00 AM

Children

Children allowed: ages 0-17

Events

No events allowed

Pets

No pets allowed

Smoking

Smoking is not permitted

Damage and incidentals

You will be responsible for any damage to the rental property caused by you or your party during your stay.

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
Onsite parties or group events are strictly prohibited
Host has not indicated whether there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property; consider bringing a portable detector with you on the trip
Host has not indicated whether 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 transportation 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 Lake Michigan and Sleeping Bear Dunes National Lakeshore. Jet skiing and kayaking offer great chances to get out on the surrounding water, or you can seek out an adventure with hiking and cycling nearby.
Map
Empire, MI

What's nearby

  • Little Glen Lake - 1 min walk
  • Sleeping Bear Point Coast Guard Station Maritime Museum - 7 min drive
  • Glen Lake - 7 min drive
  • Pierce Stocking Scenic Drive - 8 min drive
  • Sleeping Bear Dunes National Lakeshore - 11 min drive

Getting around

  • Cherry Capital Airport (TVC) - 55 min drive

Restaurants

  • Cherry Public House | Glen Arbor - 7 min drive
  • Boone Dock's - 7 min drive
  • Arts Tavern - 7 min drive
  • Friendly Tavern - 14 min drive
  • Cherry Republic - 7 min drive

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

10/10 Excellent

Jon W.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Excellent location. Well equipped.
This was the ideal cottage for our family. The 3 bedrooms featured comfortable beds with plenty of bedding. The kitchen was fully equipped with everything we needed to cook our own meals. We especially enjoyed the view from the shore as we watched the sun go down over the dunes each night. We will return.
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2020

10/10 Excellent

Wendy S.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Peaceful and perfect location
This property was perfect for our family getaway in August. It’s just a short run to the beautiful views and berry picking at Alligator Hill. Glen Arbor is right down the road for groceries at Anderson’s and ice cream at Cherry Republic. There was plenty of room and comfortable beds for our family of five. Our favorite part was being right on the lake and enjoying the shallow water for wading, swimming and kayaking. There were beautiful sunsets!
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2020

10/10 Excellent

Maren P., Fort Worth, TX

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great Lakehouse
The house was clean and had lots of room for my sisters and our children. The kitchen was stocked with everything we needed. The beds were clean and comfortable. The lake was clean with a sandy bottom. Great great location!!!! Thank you we will be back!!
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2020

10/10 Excellent

Lisa W.

Beautiful up north living
Home was large and well equipped. Views were beautiful. Very peaceful.
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2018
This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

10/10 Excellent

Louise B.

Hale Lake House
The house was clean and comfortable, great kitchen and baths; yard and water were lovely. Great place for our large family group of adults and children, with lovely amenities and easy access to local attractions!! We had a great time!!!
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2017

About the host

Hosted by Peter Fisher

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The Hale family has owned this property for over 40 years, with connections to the Glen Lake area dating back to 1930.
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