To Grandmother's house we go! A few dates still available in 2023

4 bedrooms2+ bathroomsSleeps 9153 sq m

Popular amenities

Kitchen

Barbecue grill

Washer

Dryer

Outdoor space

Check out the area

Empire, MI

Little Glen Lake1 min walk
Glen Lake7 min walk
Sleeping Bear Dunes National Lakeshore5 min drive
Traverse City, MI (TVC-Cherry Capital)49 min drive

Rooms & beds

4 bedrooms (sleeps 9)

Grandma's Bedroom

1 Queen Bed

The Boys Room

2 Single Beds

The Girls Room

2 Single Beds

The Parents Room

1 Queen Bed and 1 Single Bed

2 bathrooms, 1 half bathroom

1st Floor Bathroom

Toilet · Shower only

2nd Floor Bathroom

Bathtub or shower · Toilet

off Grandma's Bedroom

Toilet

Spaces

Deck or patio

Porch or lanai

Kitchen

Garden

Dining Area

About this property

Family cottage located close to ALL that The Sleeping Bear National Lake National Lakeshore has to offer. When you are done exploring the local beauty, relax at our cottage. 4 bedrooms; 2.5 baths; eat in kitchen; dining room; living room with lots of places to put your feet up; screened-in porch; dock with mooring ball available; (boats and kayaks NOT provided.
Laundry; Outdoor picnic table; gas grill; fire pit at the lake, cable and wifi.
We offer a quiet retreat, where you can reconnect.
The beach is a short walk across the street and down the steps to private frontage on Little Glen Lake.
No need to pack up the car for a day at the lake. You are there!

We hope you enjoy your stay!

Property manager

Elizabeth

Amenities

Kitchen

Washer

Dryer

Outdoor space

Barbecue grill

Pet-friendly

Outdoor space

House Rules

Check in after 1:00 PM

Minimum age to rent: 21

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

No Fire Works No Candles in the Home No Sublets

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

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 recommended for transport to and from this 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. Travelling with kids? Consider Sleeping Bear Point Coast Guard Station Maritime Museum and Great Lakes Children's Museum. Make sure you get close to the area's animals with activities such as game walks and birdwatching.

Empire, MI

What's nearby

Little Glen Lake - 1 min walk
Glen Lake - 7 min walk
Pierce Stocking Scenic Drive - 4 min drive
Sleeping Bear Dunes National Lakeshore - 5 min drive
Sleeping Bear Point Coast Guard Station Maritime Museum - 10 min drive

Getting around

Traverse City, MI (TVC-Cherry Capital) - 49 min drive

Restaurants

Cherry Public House | Glen Arbor - 5 min drive
Boone Dock's - 5 min drive
Arts Tavern - 5 min drive
Friendly Tavern - 8 min drive
Cherry Republic - 5 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is To Grandmother's house we go! A few dates still available in 2023 pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

What time is check-in at To Grandmother's house we go! A few dates still available in 2023?

Check-in begins at 1:00 PM.

What time is check-out at To Grandmother's house we go! A few dates still available in 2023?

Checkout is at 10:00 AM.

Where is To Grandmother's house we go! A few dates still available in 2023 located?

This family-friendly Empire holiday home is located on the waterfront, within a 10-minute walk of Little Glen Lake and Glen Lake. Sleeping Bear Dunes National Lakeshore is 3 mi (4.8 km) away.

9.4

Exceptional

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8.8/10

Cleanliness

9.8/10

Check-in

9.8/10

Communication

9.8/10

Location

9.6/10

Listing accuracy

10/10 Excellent

Nathan M.

10 Oct 2023

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

Great Location

The property is located in a convenient proximity to most of the outdoor activities that you might pursue in the area. The house is equipped with nearly anything that you would need for short or extended stays.

Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2023

10/10 Excellent

Betty L., SAND LAKE

16 Sept 2023

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

Wonderful

We all loved our stay. The cottage, the lake, and the community

Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2023

10/10 Excellent

Cheryl S.

10 Sept 2023

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

Great Vacation

We had a great stay in Glen Arbor. The house was spacious, the dishwasher, mud room, and laundry were great amenities. The large front yard was fun, and a nice buffer from M-22. We brought our boat so being right on the water, with a dock, was amazing. The house was large for our crew. We would definitely stay here again.

Stayed 7 nights in Sep 2023

10/10 Excellent

Nicolas W.

25 Aug 2023

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

Great place near Sleeping Bear Dunes

We thoroughly enjoyed our stay as a family plus grandparents. There was plenty to do on rainy days inside the house and it is located for easy access to all things Leelanau. We will definitely look into this place for next time.

Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

Chris H.

6 July 2023

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

Grandmothers Cottage - Awesome!

Will only stay at Grandma’s Cottage for future visits to Glen Lake! The cottage was clean, spacious with access to Little Glen; win, win and win! We rented a boat for the week and used the docking mooring, which worked great. We also enjoyed sitting on the dock and having the best view of sunsets over the dunes. The kitchen is new with everything you need. We cooked just about every meal during our stay. There is plenty of space for help while cooking with the island and breakfast nook. Clean up is a breeze with the dishwasher and big double sink. We didn’t have great weather for 2 of the days and were happy with the different areas for people to work, read and play board games. Plenty of space! Elizabeth is very responsive and so pleasant in our dealings. I lost an earring while at Grandma’s Cottage and I worried I would never see it again. Elizabeth’s cleaning staff found it and she sent it with a forgotten headphone cord to my home. She goes that extra mile that you don’t often see in hosts. For all these reasons we hope to stay 2 weeks next summer at Grandma’s Cottage!

Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2023

About the host

Hosted by Elizabeth

2 Brothers was purchased as our grandparents retirement home in 1979, after we lost our family cottage to the National Lakeshore. Our Great Grandfather first built on Glen Lake in 1923, forever making the water, the trees and the sand a part of our souls. Today, our family is spread far and wide, but gathering at Grandma's house remains a highlight for each of us - as you can see in the photo from our last Cousins Camp. We can only use the house for a short time each year, so invite your family to come make your own memories for generations.

Why they chose this property

Our dad's inherited 2 Brothers from our grandparents. It is located on Little Glen Lake, where the water is crystal clear, blues and turquoise typically reserved for the Caribbean, not to mention the sandy bottom.
It is centrally located to the wonder of the Sleeping Bear Sand Dunes National Lakeshore, biking, hiking, swimming, boating, local festivals, vineyards, farmers markets and road side stands; vibrant arts community.

What makes this property unique

From the updated kitchen and comfortable bed, to walking down to the dock with your morning cup of coffee or to watch the sunset, our abundant quiet spots to nap or read, a family sized table to play board games and puzzles and a screened in porch to take it all in.
2 Brothers offers a family retreat, a place to reconnect with nature and each other - and have a lot of fun while you are doing it.

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