Charming lakefront home with a firepit, washer/dryer, central AC

2 bedrooms2 bathroomsSleeps 8101 sq m

Explore the area

Empire, MI

Little Glen Lake1 min walk
Sleeping Bear Dunes National Lakeshore5 min drive
Sleeping Bear Point Coast Guard Station Maritime Museum6 min drive
Traverse City, MI (TVC-Cherry Capital)47 min drive

Rooms & beds

2 bedrooms (sleeps 8)

Bedroom 1

1 Queen Bed

Bedroom 2

2 Single Beds and 1 Double Bed

Living room

1 Double Sofa Bed

2 bathrooms

Bathroom 1

Bathroom 2

Spaces

Kitchen

About this property

Bywater Bungalow

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This lovely lakefront home on the west shore of Little Glen Lake boasts quality furnishings, 100 feet of lake frontage, and two comfortable bedrooms with a sofabed in the living room. This well-maintained home has all the comforts of home while having the setting of a true vacation.

Be sure to spend plenty of time outside. Grill meals and dine alfresco. Take the provided kayaks out on the water. And gather around the firepit and stargaze on a clear night.

THINGS TO KNOW
This property is managed by Vacasa Michigan LLC.

Parking notes: There is free parking available for 2 vehicles.

Damage waiver: The total cost of your reservation for this Property includes a nightly damage waiver fee, plus tax if applicable (the “Damage Waiver”). (A discount may be applied for stays of 28 nights or longer, if permitted.) The Damage Waiver covers you for up to $3,000 of accidental damage to the Property or its contents (such as furniture, fixtures, and appliances) as long as you report the incident to the host prior to checking out. The Damage Waiver fee eliminates the need for a traditional security deposit.
More information can be downloaded from the "Rental Agreement" on the checkout page.

Due to local laws or HOA requirements, guests must be at least 25 years of age to book. Guests under 25 must be accompanied by a parent or legal guardian for the duration of the reservation.

Property manager

Vacasa of Michigan

Premier Host

Languages

English, French, German, Italian, Spanish

Amenities

Pet-friendly

Outdoor space

House Rules

Check in after 4:00 PM

Minimum age to rent: 25

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

Smoking is not permitted anywhere on the premises.

Quiet hours are from 10 pm to 8 am.

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 and a first aid kit

About the area

Empire

Located in Empire, this holiday home is on the beach. The area's natural beauty can be seen at Sleeping Bear Dunes National Lakeshore and Lake Michigan.

Empire, MI

What's nearby

Little Glen Lake - 1 min walk
Pierce Stocking Scenic Drive - 3 min drive
Sleeping Bear Dunes National Lakeshore - 5 min drive
Sleeping Bear Point Coast Guard Station Maritime Museum - 6 min drive
Glen Lake - 6 min drive

Getting around

Traverse City, MI (TVC-Cherry Capital) - 47 min drive

Restaurants

Cherry Public House | Glen Arbor - 7 min drive
Boone Dock's - 7 min drive
Arts Tavern - 7 min drive
Friendly Tavern - 9 min drive
Cherry Republic - 7 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Charming lakefront home with a firepit, washer/dryer, central AC pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

What time is check-in at Charming lakefront home with a firepit, washer/dryer, central AC?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Charming lakefront home with a firepit, washer/dryer, central AC?

Checkout is at 10:00 AM.

Where is Charming lakefront home with a firepit, washer/dryer, central AC located?

Nestled on the beach, this Empire holiday home is within 3 mi (5 km) of Little Glen Lake, Pierce Stocking Scenic Drive and Sleeping Bear Point Coast Guard Station Maritime Museum. Lake Michigan and Glen Lake are also within 6 miles (10 km).

9.2

Wonderful

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9.8/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Check-in

9.8/10

Communication

10/10

Location

9.8/10

Listing accuracy

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8/10 Good

Glenn C.

9 Oct 2023

Beautiful Location!

Loved being on the lake, and we enjoyed local hiking, fine dining at Blu, adventuring in Glen Arbor, and a bonfire/moonrise over Glen Lake. The home was clean. Loved the rolled-up towels presented on each of the beds.

Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2023

6/10 Okay

DAVID O.

10 Sept 2023

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

Great location - The fee raping was disgusting

The location, and property were great, but the outrageous fees are enough to never use VRBO, or Vacasa again.

Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2023

8/10 Good

Lisa H.

31 Aug 2023

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

The Lake

We loved the town of Glen Arbor, the shops and restaurants were great. Sleeping Bear Dunes and the beach in Empire were beautiful. The house was clean, but for an Air B’B it was lacking many essential things. There was no dishwasher soap, no foil, Saran Wrap, baggies or basics in the fridge.when you travel far away from home you expect those things to be there! The bath towels fit the body of a toddler not a large adult!

Stayed 5 nights in Aug 2023

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10/10 Excellent

Mindy W.

23 July 2023

Beautiful property and perfect location

I love the house and property. The setting is perfect- right on the lake with a sandy beach and right by the heritage bike trail. Also close to the dune climb and Glen arbor.

8/10 Good

Erin E.

31 May 2023

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

Just ok

We enjoyed our time here but there were some downfalls, especially for the price we paid. The outside of the house is outdated and needs some work. We liked the inside but it had no style and was just very basic. We love Glen Lake and the location was perfect. But the back yard had old chairs and table and zero firewood. The grill was also pretty dirty. I was bummed that this house doesn't allow late check-out and you have to pay for early check-in. They also do 4pm check-in and 10am check out..that one hour makes a difference. These big rental companies need to step it up if they don't want to loose out to hotels in the future.

Stayed 2 nights in May 2023