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Lakefront Retreat on Glen Lake with Sandy Beach and 200ft dock

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Exterior
Exterior
Property grounds
Living area
Private kitchen

Reviews

10 out of 10
Exceptional
4 bedrooms3+ bathroomsSleeps 12316 sq m

Popular amenities

  • Dryer
  • Parking available
  • Washer
  • Barbecue grill
  • Fireplace
  • Kitchen

Explore the area

Map
Empire, MI
  • Little Glen Lake
    ‪1 min walk‬
  • Glen Lake
    ‪3 min drive‬
  • Sleeping Bear Dunes National Lakeshore
    ‪6 min drive‬
  • Traverse City, MI (TVC-Cherry Capital)
    ‪52 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

4 bedrooms (sleeps 12)

Bedroom 2

1 Queen Bed and 1 Single Bed

Bedroom 3

2 Queen Beds

Bedroom 4

+1
5 Single Beds

Master

1 King Bed

3 bathrooms, 1 half bathroom

Bathroom 1

Bathroom 2

Bathroom 3

Bathroom 4

Spaces

Deck or patio
Kitchen

About this property

Lakefront Retreat on Glen Lake with Sandy Beach and 200ft dock

Updated 3850 square foot lake house on Little Glen with many amenities (cable, high speed internet, WiFi, washer and dryer, central air, private dock) Minutes to Glen Arbor and less than an hour to Traverse City and Crystal Mountain. Only minutes to the Homestead and Sleeping Bear Dunes. Arcadia Bluffs and Manitou both nearby golf courses.

Property manager

Kelly Cengia

Languages

English

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Amenities

Kitchen
Washer
Dryer
Air conditioning
Outdoor space
Parking available

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House Rules

Check in after 4:30 PM
Minimum age to rent: 35
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 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

About the area

Empire

Located in Empire, this holiday home is on the waterfront. The area's natural beauty can be seen at Sleeping Bear Dunes National Lakeshore and Lake Michigan. Take in the nearby slopes with skiing, or try out other outdoor activities such as snowmobiling.
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Empire, MI

What's nearby

  • Little Glen Lake - 1 min walk - 0.0 km
  • Glen Lake - 3 min drive - 2.2 km
  • Pierce Stocking Scenic Drive - 5 min drive - 2.9 km
  • Sleeping Bear Dunes National Lakeshore - 6 min drive - 5.8 km
  • Sleeping Bear Point Coast Guard Station Maritime Museum - 15 min drive - 12.3 km

Getting around

  • Traverse City, MI (TVC-Cherry Capital) - 45 min drive

Restaurants

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

Frequently asked questions

Is Lakefront Retreat on Glen Lake with Sandy Beach and 200ft dock pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

What time is check-in at Lakefront Retreat on Glen Lake with Sandy Beach and 200ft dock?

Check-in begins at 4:30 PM.

What time is check-out at Lakefront Retreat on Glen Lake with Sandy Beach and 200ft dock?

Checkout is at 10:00 AM.

Where is Lakefront Retreat on Glen Lake with Sandy Beach and 200ft dock located?

Situated on the waterfront, this holiday home is steps from Little Glen Lake and 3.1 mi (5 km) from Sleeping Bear Dunes National Lakeshore. Glen Lake and Pierce Stocking Scenic Drive are also within 2 miles (3 km).

Reviews

10

Exceptional

Reviews are presented in chronological order, subject to a moderation process, and verified unless otherwise labelled.
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Rating 10 - Excellent. 13 out of 14 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 1 out of 14 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 0 out of 14 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 14 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 14 reviews

10/10

Cleanliness

9.8/10

Check-in

9.8/10

Communication

9.8/10

Location

9.8/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Mary B.

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

Great stay

Beautiful home with perfect private sandy beach for kids and boating. Well stocked kitchen. Private location. Comfortable beds. Poor air circulation in two upstairs bedrooms even with fans, but it was a particularly hot week in July. Good communication with owners and property manager. Thanks for letting us stay.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Maribel R.

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

Exactly as described

Wonderful getaway with family. Would highly recommend.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Angela D.

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

Glen Lake house

We were very impressed by the accommodations. The house is beautiful, we had a wonderful time!
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Brandy R.

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

Just what the doctor ordered

Spectacular spacious home right on the water in the shallower side of Glen Lake. Perfect location for many other activities.
Stayed 6 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Justin L.

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

The Perfect Spot

Outstanding location and home. Excellent management team
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Teri A.

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

Awesome place!

Having not seen the place and its location we were so pleased at turning down a road with a tunnel of trees and a great forest to get to the place. Leaving and entering was always fun! Lots to do in the area. Town is so close. But the house and the beach and views are so awesome there’s no need to leave! We would highly recommend a stay here. House is clean well managed and beds are all comfortable ! Great vacation! toys .
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2024

8/10 Good

Walter K.

Liked: Cleanliness, communication

Small Glen Hideaway

Everything worked out fine for our golf and fishing group. Could have used two more beds for our group of 12 males. Lakehouse was very clean and well furnished.
Stayed 4 nights in May 2021

10/10 Excellent

Elizabeth M.

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

What a wonderful welcome and stay!

We can’t say enough good things about the property manager, Michelle. Wow! We got notification when the property was ready, actually early. She communicated with us throughout the eeek to make sure we had a great stay. She made it super easy! The house is immaculate, spacious, sunny and beautiful! The beach area is just steps away. We’ve stayed at other homes where you had to walkover grass and debris to get down to the beach-not here-great walkway down to the dock and sand. You can easily supervise kids from the deck. The water was actually warm, even in June, partly due to the long shallows that run out from the beach. We had paddle boards and kayaks which were so fun to use. Truly made the perfect family vacation for us-we sure hope to book back here next year. PS we have been Glen lake vacationers for over 3 years with all of our other years on Big Glen. Little Glen was wonderful. We are not boaters so shallower water was a plus for us. There is swimmer’s itch in the lake, there almost always is. We toweled dry when we got out of the water and none of us got SI.
Stayed 9 nights in Jun 2023

10/10 Excellent

Daniel K.

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

Little Glen Lake

Great house on a great lake near to Sleeping Bear Sand Dunes National Park. The lake is connected to the larger Glen Lake if you need to see a bigger lake. Many nice sites to see and beaches in the area.
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

Shani I.

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

Stunning rental!

This home and location are absolutely beautiful! Our family went for a long weekend and had everything we needed to enjoy a perfect vacation! The property manager made sure everything went smoothly during check-in and made themselves available if there were any problems (which there weren't!). The views, the crystal clear lake, proximity to the downtown area with a grocery store and great restaurants all made for a fantastic long weekend. We are excited to visit again in the future!
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2022

10/10 Excellent

Dennis F.

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

Best beach for children

Great location near the dunes. House set up nicely for group get togethers. Best beach we have found, sand, gradual slope, for children. Beautiful lake. Good experience. DF
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2022

10/10 Excellent

John B., Horton, MI

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

THE Spot on Little Glen Lake

If you’re looking for a pristine, centrally located home to rent on Little Glen Lake, look no further. This quiet home is located on a long and secluded private drive, 1/4 mile from the National Lakeshore and Sleeping Bear Dunes amid a handful of other homes. It’s equidistant from Empire and Glen Arbor and the home is immaculate, newly remodeled, clean, and the perfect spot for a family vacation. The kids spent hours on the sand beach and waterfront while we adults enjoyed bonfires, fishing, and use of the complimentary paddle boards and kayaks. The rental manager was attentive and friendly, also responsive to our inquiries. A big thank you to Scott and Kelly for their generosity in sharing this special location! Sincerely, John
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2022

10/10 Excellent

Lindsey G.

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

Perfect getaway!

The house/property is perfect if you’re looking for a nice tucked away getaway. The house is gorgeous with just enough cabin-new house look and feel. We visited in the winter, and was everything we were looking for for our family.
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2021

10/10 Excellent

Alexandra G.

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

Great House

We have enjoyed Glenn Lake for the past 20 years with family and friends. This house was very well equipped and clean. Kitchen was great!
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2021

About the host

Hosted by Kelly Cengia

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