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1010 out of 10
Exceptional
Popular amenities
- Onsite parking available
- Kitchen
- Washing machine
- Air-conditioning
- Barbecue
- Deck or patio
Rooms & beds
3 bedrooms (sleeps 8)
Bedroom 1
1 King Bed
Bedroom 2
1 Queen Bed
Bunk Room
2 Double Bunk Beds
2 bathrooms, 1 half bathroom
Main Bathroom
Bathtub or shower · Toilet
Master Bathroom
Toilet
Second Bathroom
Toilet · Shower only
Spaces
Deck or patio
Porch or lanai
Kitchen
Dining area
About this property
Beautiful Gem on Little Glen Lake
This lovely Ranch style cottage sits right on the shore of Little Glen Lake. Sweeping views of the Sleeping Bear Sand Dunes, Alligator Hill and the Narrows bridge await you. Enjoy wonderful sunrises and sunsets reflecting off the water's edge that is right outside your door.
Gradual stairs lead you down to our dock and direct Little Glen lake access. We have a permanent boat mooring available for your boat to enjoy the beautiful blue waters of both Little and Big Glen lakes.
Minutes away from downtown Empire and Glen Arbor and all the amenities that the Leelanau Peninsula has to offer.
Rent a bike, boat, kayak or a stand up paddle board from one the nearby providers, Crystal River Outfitters or On the Narrows Marina.
Enjoy the fresh lake air with all the home's windows, or if needed, choose the air conditioning for those warmer days. Comfortable spaces on the inside to cozy up with a book and plenty of room for guests to relax, watch a movie, or a quick nap on a couch. Enjoy the lovely outdoor space in one of our Zero Gravity reclining chairs and take in the gorgeous lake view.
King bedroom has its own private patio access and a half bath ensuite. The master and secondary bedroom share a full bathroom across the hall.
A recently renovated, spacious bunk room with 4 bunk beds and its own 3 piece bathroom is a perfect haven for children,teens and young adults.
The fully equipped kitchen is ready for your family to enjoy preparing their own meals to eat while enjoying the stunning views.
The property manager is only five minutes away so if there is anything you need or questions you have, Katie can be easily reached to help out.
Gradual stairs lead you down to our dock and direct Little Glen lake access. We have a permanent boat mooring available for your boat to enjoy the beautiful blue waters of both Little and Big Glen lakes.
Minutes away from downtown Empire and Glen Arbor and all the amenities that the Leelanau Peninsula has to offer.
Rent a bike, boat, kayak or a stand up paddle board from one the nearby providers, Crystal River Outfitters or On the Narrows Marina.
Enjoy the fresh lake air with all the home's windows, or if needed, choose the air conditioning for those warmer days. Comfortable spaces on the inside to cozy up with a book and plenty of room for guests to relax, watch a movie, or a quick nap on a couch. Enjoy the lovely outdoor space in one of our Zero Gravity reclining chairs and take in the gorgeous lake view.
King bedroom has its own private patio access and a half bath ensuite. The master and secondary bedroom share a full bathroom across the hall.
A recently renovated, spacious bunk room with 4 bunk beds and its own 3 piece bathroom is a perfect haven for children,teens and young adults.
The fully equipped kitchen is ready for your family to enjoy preparing their own meals to eat while enjoying the stunning views.
The property manager is only five minutes away so if there is anything you need or questions you have, Katie can be easily reached to help out.
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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. Sleeping Bear Point Coast Guard Station Maritime Museum and Burnett Park are also worth visiting. Enjoy the area's slopes with cross-country skiing, snowboarding and skiing, and don't miss out on the sledging.

Empire, MI
What's nearby
- Little Glen Lake - 1 min walk - 0.1 km
- Sleeping Bear Dunes National Lakeshore - 8 min walk - 0.7 km
- Glen Lake - 10 min walk - 0.9 km
- Crystal River - 6 min drive - 7.2 km
- Sleeping Bear Point Coast Guard Station Maritime Museum - 12 min drive - 11.9 km
Getting around
- Traverse City, MI (TVC-Cherry Capital) - 49 min drive
Restaurants
- Art's Tavern - 5 min drive
- Cherry Republic - 5 min drive
- La Becasse - 7 min drive
- Glen Arbor Wines - 5 min drive
- The Mill - 7 min drive
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