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Large house on beautiful lake, adjoins Sleeping Bear Dunes National Lakeshore

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Property grounds
A residential house with a driveway, a covered porch, and a landscaped front yard.
Exterior
Property grounds

Reviews

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional

Highlights

  • Scenic water view
    Relax and unwind with top-rated water views, offering a scenic experience.
  • On a private beach
    One of the rare properties in the area with its own private beach.
  • Discover nearby landmarks
    Near Little Glen Lake
5 bedrooms3 bathroomsSleeps 15

Popular amenities

  • On private beach
  • Porch or veranda
  • Toys
  • Barbecue
  • Free Wi-Fi
  • Air-conditioning

Explore the area

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Empire, MI
  • Place, Little Glen Lake
    ‪1 min walk‬
  • Place, Glen Lake
    ‪4 min drive‬
  • Place, Sleeping Bear Dunes National Lakeshore
    ‪5 min drive‬
  • Airport, Traverse City, MI (TVC-Cherry Capital)
    ‪46 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

5 bedrooms (sleeps 15)

Bedroom 3, upper guest, road side

2 Single Beds and 1 Queen Bed

Bedroom 4 upper guest, lake side

3 Single Beds and 1 King Bed

Bedroom 5

1 Single Bed

Lower Guest

3 Single Beds and 1 Queen Bed

Master

1 King Bed

3 bathrooms

Guest Bathroom 2

Toilet · Shower only

Guest Bathroom 3

Toilet · Shower only

Master Bathroom 1

Toilet · Shower only

Spaces

Deck or patio
Porch or lanai
Kitchen
Office
Separate dining area
Outdoor play area
Garden
Dining area

About this property

Large house on beautiful lake, adjoins Sleeping Bear Dunes National Lakeshore

Spacious home on 100' of private sandy beach frontage. Contemporary home includes five bedrooms, three bathrooms, with a private dock on the sand beach, sand bottom Little Glen Lake. Large living room with direct access to a large deck that leads to the dock. Oversized master bedroom with amazing lake views and two sliding doors access to lake side deck. Enclosed porch for additional space for game playing, TV viewing, and additional dining.
The shallow water is perfect for large multi-generational families and children.
Two fire pits, one next to beach, one on roadside patio, to help enjoy the "dark skies" of Glen Lake.
Includes kayaks and a mooring for your own boat or a boat you may rent.
Five minutes to shopping and dining of Glen Arbor, 20 minutes to Leland's Fish Town, 30 minutes to shops and dining in Suttons Bay.
Numerous wine tasting vineyards, 15 to 35 minute drive.
Hiking trails of Sleeping Bear Dunes National Lakeshore across the street.
Several beautiful, uncrowded beaches nearby.
Dune Climb, five minute drive.
Pierce Stocking drive, 10 minute drive.

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House Rules

Check in after 4:00 PM
Minimum age to rent: 30
Check out before 10:30 AM
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Children

Children allowed: ages 0–17
Large guest bedrooms for children to play
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Events

No events allowed
Wedding parties are not allowed
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Pets

No pets allowed
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Smoking

Smoking is not permitted

Check-out instructions

The host requires you to complete the following before checking out:
Load and start the dishwasher
Strip any used beds and gather used towels
Remove personal items, remove leftover food and drinks and take out the rubbish
Turn off the lights and return the keys
Leave the key on the bench by the front door
Put trash in dumpster in garage
Leave used towels on floor
Failure to complete these may result in a negative review from the host.
Quiet time - before 9 AM and after 10 PM
$250.00 cleaning fee if dog is present, $100 fee if the two dumpsters are not rolled to road edge for pickup
Maximum 6 cars and 1 boat trailer in driveway

Important information

You need to know

Property # 2154685vb
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
Note from host: Wedding parties are not allowed
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

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 Sleeping Bear Dunes National Lakeshore and Lake Michigan. Discover the area's water adventures with jet skiing and kayaking nearby, or enjoy the great outdoors with hiking and hunting.
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Empire, MI

What's nearby

  • Little Glen Lake - 1 min walk - 0.1 km
  • Glen Lake - 4 min drive - 2.2 km
  • Sleeping Bear Dunes National Lakeshore - 5 min drive - 4.4 km
  • Crystal River - 8 min drive - 7.2 km
  • Sleeping Bear Point Coast Guard Station Maritime Museum - 12 min drive - 6.2 km

Getting around

  • Traverse City, MI (TVC-Cherry Capital) - 53 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Art's Tavern - ‬7 min drive
  • ‪Cherry Republic - ‬7 min drive
  • ‪La Becasse - ‬11 min drive
  • ‪Trattoria Funistrada - ‬11 min drive
  • ‪Leelanau Coffee Roasting Co. - ‬8 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Large house on beautiful lake, adjoins Sleeping Bear Dunes National Lakeshore pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

How much is parking at Large house on beautiful lake, adjoins Sleeping Bear Dunes National Lakeshore?

On-site parking is available at the property.

What time is check-in at Large house on beautiful lake, adjoins Sleeping Bear Dunes National Lakeshore?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Large house on beautiful lake, adjoins Sleeping Bear Dunes National Lakeshore?

Checkout is at 10:30 AM.

Where is Large house on beautiful lake, adjoins Sleeping Bear Dunes National Lakeshore located?

Nestled on the beach, this Empire holiday home is within 3 mi (5 km) of Little Glen Lake, Sleeping Bear Dunes National Lakeshore and Lake Michigan. Glen Lake is 1.6 mi (2.5 km) away.

Reviews

9.6

Exceptional

Reviews are presented in chronological order, subject to a moderation process, and verified unless otherwise labelled.
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Rating 10 - Excellent. 33 out of 39 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 4 out of 39 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 2 out of 39 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 39 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 39 reviews

9.4/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Check-in

9.8/10

Communication

9.8/10

Location

9.8/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

Verified

10/10 Excellent

Annette J.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
The host was very responsive and checked in frequently to make sure everything was ok.We appreciated all of the hand soap and laundry soap that was left for our use.The lake view was beautiful, and we really enjoyed the water. Glen Arbor was a cute little town that was only 5 minutes away.
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2026
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Valerie V.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Very beautiful and great weather
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Christy W.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
The view of the lake and Sleepy Bear Dunes is just beautiful. We loved making a fire and watching the beautiful sunsets. The house was perfect for the 10 of us!
Stayed 6 nights in Oct 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

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

Great for families!

The property was wonderful for a large family to enjoy a week of beautiful Glen Lake. The views are beautiful from the living area, deck and right on the dock.
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Kevin B.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Outstanding location and house.Hope to use it again next year...
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

lori f.

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

Family Time

Great spot for a mini family reunion.
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Joni S.

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

Been there Dune that

Beautiful property with wonderful accommodations. Would highly recommend!
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

David Z.

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

Lots of space & beautiful setting

The house has lots of space and plenty of beds for a large group! It was very clean. The location and views are amazing!! We really had a great time!
Stayed 3 nights in May 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Rachel L.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Gorgeous lake views and so comfy! We loved being right on the lake, with views of Sleeping Bear Dunes and a short ride to Glen Arbor. The house was great for our group of young cousins who played in the water and sand. Lots of spaces for relaxing, including the lovely deck and dock. Great communication with the property manager and super simple check in and out.
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Joni S.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Beautiful home that our family has come back to year after year. The views of the lake and the sunsets are spectacular. The amenities top notch and a lot of space for everyone. We have been coming up north as a family since I was young. Now that our family has grown, this has become our new family tradition home.
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Walt P.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
The house is spacious and very comfortable for our group of 10. Kitchen is well equipped. Spent time the dock, which was solid with easy access to the lake. We enjoyed the fire pit on the beach. Would certainly consider rebooking for next year.
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2025
Verified

8/10 Good

Jane B.

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

Wonderful Place

Lovely place for family for a week. Kitchen needs some updates for dishes and cooking utensil. No large size pans . We love to cook and eat at home. House has great bedrooms and a host that is amazing.
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Jane B.

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

Family

We loved the place and tried to book for next year but it was all booked up.
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2024
Verified

8/10 Good

Marilyn H.

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

Family trip

Beautiful view of Glen Lake. Great dock w comfortable Adirondack chairs..kids loved walking out to fish right off the doc, or were able to jump into kayaks/paddle boards. We didn’t use but there was a nice grill and ping pong table in garage. Great place for family reunion.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Gerald P.

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

Great time at Glen Lake

This home was great for our family of 12 (4 under the age of 11 and 8 adults). Most days the weather was cool and/or rainy, but the trails and other activities kept us busy and enjoying ourselves. The only hiccup was with the internet, but with Bob’s help it was quickly resolved. A wonderful time was had by all.
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Kathleen D.

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

Awesome vacation spot!!!

Been There Dune That is an ideal property for a family vacation. There is plenty of room for everyone. Everyone will have fun kayaking and swimming during the day and ping pong tournaments and B-ball games are great past times in the evening. Top off the evening with a fire and s'mores. The house is ideally located as well. It is centrally located to all the activities and sites that the Traverse area offers. Bob, the property manager, couldn't have been more helpful. Don't miss out on this great property!
Stayed 7 nights in May 2021
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Christina N.

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

Wonderful space for a family rendez-vous

Glen Lake is a special place for our extended family - for 3 generations. To be able to gather (14of us!) all together in this beautiful home right on Little Glen is an occasion all the generations look forward to. We were glad to see that some of the improvements we had suggested two years ago had been incorporated into the ever-charming space: a gas grill and a couple of extra beds. The paddle boards and kayak were greatly enjoyed, as well as the fire circle. The screened in porch was an excellent place for puzzles during the one rainy day. We look forward to our next stay!
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

MaryAnn S.

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

Another Special week at “Been there Dune that”

This is the third year our family has stayed at this great house.We love the location and the house set-up is perfect. There are 15 of us ranging in ages from 5-81 -we traveled from Bainbridge Island , NC, Colorado and VA. Bob Ashmun is a pleasure to deal with and always responds promptly.. We loved sitting on the deck or dock. Each family has their own bedroom. The kitchen is well stocked and the place is quite clean. We love coming here and hope to be able to come again. I highly recommend it!
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2023
Response from VrboOwner on 28 June 2023
Thank you MaryAnn, very nice review. The family and myself are very appreciative of the care you show to the house. I just wanted to let you know that Vrbo received a booking for this same week next year. The week preceding it is available as well as a few weeks in August. Sorry about this, I am on an "instant booking" status with Vrbo to make reservations easier for the guests. Sincerely, Bob Ashmun
Verified

6/10 Okay

James W.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location

Little Glen Lake

Positives: many games, puzzles, outdoor chalk, etc. to entertain the children sandy, shallow beach Sleeping Bear dunes with trails and Lake Michigan beaches very close Negatives: dish washer was broken all week - an inconvenience with 15 to cook for and serve 2 of the kayaks were childrens size ~ 6 feet long, 3rd kayak was a double no salt, sugar, oil, insufficient garbage bags, etc. - basic supplies
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2023
Response from VrboOwner on 2 Sept 2023
Hi James, I know the lack of a dishwasher with a full house was very inconvenient, I knew that getting quick service and the repair needed would not happen during the balance of your stay. I explored the idea of purchasing a new dishwasher but even with that in mind I could not get the new unit delivered in time to help with the balance of your stay. Very sorry for the lack of adequate garbage bags, salt, sugar and oil. mIll keep better track of these items in the future. Bob
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Karen S.

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

Memorable week!

14 family members fit very comfortably in this nice house. The area is amazing, with the dunes, Glen Arbor, Empire & Traverse City. We canoed down Crystal River, swam at many Lake Michigan beaches & went on long bike rides. We rented a pontoon & tubed & swam. The only down side was that the lake had the swimmer’s itch & it is very shallow in front. Luckily, Lake Michigan is very close. The house is well equipped (non stick pans are needed). Many great memories were made at this house!
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Edita J.

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

Family vacation

Nice, spacious and convenient house for family vacations!
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2022
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Joni S.

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

Wonderful family retreat

This is our second stay at this property and it did not disappoint. Very clean, a lot of room and a beautiful view on the water. Bob was great to work with as well.
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2022
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Linda Z.

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

perfect family retreat

Beautiful lake - shallow a long way out - great for young grandkids. House was a good size for 3 families. Convenient location to Glen Arbor, Empire, sand dunes, etc.
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2022
Verified

6/10 Okay

Denise K.

Liked: Check-in, communication, location

Nice trip

Property was nice being on lake weather didn’t cooperate
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2022
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Molly P.

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

Glen Lake Fun

The house is well-equipped and the location is fantastic. The room layout is unique with all of the beds n the rooms but for us it worked fine. Wonderful week at the lake.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2022

About the host

Hosted by Bob Ashmun

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Why they chose this property

Located in the heart of the National Park, conveniently located close to wineries, distilleries, shopping, restaurants, beaches, services, golf courses, hiking, biking. On the shallow, user-friendly waters of Little Glen Lake, backed up to the National Park across the road.

What makes this property unique

Day Forest road is a unique area because this area backs up to the Sleeping Bear Dunes National Lakeshore Alligator Hill that offers 9 miles of great hiking, privacy and beauty to this stretch of Little Glen Lake. Exceptional southern and western views with sunset over the Dune climb one mile away.

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