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Little Glen getaway for 5 guests at Mama Bear

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A cozy dining area with a round table and matching chairs, a window with a view of a lake, and a sign above the window reading "LAKE".
A modern kitchen with a large island, white cabinetry, and a window with a view of the outdoors.
A modern kitchen with white cabinets, a dining area with wooden chairs, and a staircase leading to an upper level.
A wooden deck with picnic tables and benches, overlooking a lake with trees and a building in the background.
A cabin-style building with a sloped roof, surrounded by tall trees and a pathway leading to it.

Reviews

10 out of 10
Exceptional

Highlights

  • Made for relaxation
    Top-rated for comfort — guests feel right at home here.
  • On the beach
    A rare beachfront property in the area - enjoy direct access to the beach and sea.
  • Discover nearby landmarks
    Walk to Little Glen Lake

Popular amenities

  • On beach
  • Patio
  • Barbecue
  • Refrigerator
  • Internet
  • Onsite parking available

Explore the area

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Empire, MI
  • Place, Little Glen Lake
    ‪1 min walk‬
  • Place, Glen Lake
    ‪2 min drive‬
  • Place, Crystal River
    ‪6 min drive‬
  • Airport, Traverse City, MI (TVC-Cherry Capital)
    ‪45 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

3 bedrooms (sleeps 5)

Bedroom 1

1 Queen Bed

Bedroom 2

1 Queen Bed

Bedroom 3

2 Single Beds

1 bathroom

Bathroom 1

Toilet · Shower only

Spaces

Deck or patio
Kitchen
Separate dining area

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About the area

Empire

Located in Empire, this cottage is 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 nearby swimming, or enjoy the great outdoors with hiking/biking trails.
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Map
Empire, MI

What's nearby

  • Little Glen Lake - 1 min walk - 0.1 km
  • Glen Lake - 2 min drive - 1.5 km
  • Sleeping Bear Dunes National Lakeshore - 4 min drive - 3.7 km
  • Crystal River - 6 min drive - 6.5 km
  • Sleeping Bear Point Coast Guard Station Maritime Museum - 13 min drive - 11.2 km

Getting around

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

Restaurants

  • ‪Cherry Republic - ‬7 min drive
  • ‪Art's Tavern - ‬7 min drive
  • ‪Boonedocks - ‬7 min drive
  • ‪River Club Glen Arbor - ‬7 min drive
  • ‪The Mill - ‬8 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Little Glen getaway for 5 guests at Mama Bear pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

How much is parking at Little Glen getaway for 5 guests at Mama Bear?

On-site parking is available at the property.

What time is check-in at Little Glen getaway for 5 guests at Mama Bear?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Little Glen getaway for 5 guests at Mama Bear?

Checkout is at 10:00 AM.

Where is Little Glen getaway for 5 guests at Mama Bear located?

Nestled on the beach, this Empire cottage is within 1 mi (2 km) of Little Glen Lake and Glen Lake. Sleeping Bear Dunes National Lakeshore is 2.2 mi (3.5 km) away.

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. 18 out of 19 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 1 out of 19 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 0 out of 19 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 19 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 19 reviews

10/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Check-in

9.6/10

Communication

10/10

Location

9.6/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, location, listing accuracy
Disliked: Communication

Great Stay

We enjoyed our time here
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2021
Response from VrboOwner on 30 Aug 2022
Thanks for staying with Northland Vacation Rentals! We hope to host you again in the future!
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Wonderful experience!
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2026
Response from VrboOwner on 14 Aug 2026
We were so glad to see you again! Come back every year!
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Love this area!

Great time, cottages are perfect.
Stayed 21 nights in Jul 2021
Response from VrboOwner on 30 Aug 2022
Thanks for staying with Northland Vacation Rentals! We hope to host you again in the future!
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Perfect for families with young kids

The small, sandy beach and shallow water was perfect for our family.
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2018
Response from VrboOwner on 17 Mar 2020
So glad you enjoyed your stay. The shallow water and easy access to the water make it a great choice for families with young children. Nice to have the fire pit and picnic table to relax at out doors too. Let us know if we can book another vacation for you next year.
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
A very cute little lakeside cottage, with great access to Glen Arbor, Alligator Hill, and Sleeping Bear Dunes. Quiet and comfortable. The recent addition of WiFi was greatly appreciated. The bathroom was a little small, and access through the bedrooms was a bit odd. But overall, a great place for a family vacation.
Stayed 5 nights in Jul 2026
Response from VrboOwner on 14 Aug 2026
Thank you for mentioning the recent addition of the wifi! It was highly requested in years past and we're glad to have been able to add it this year! We hope you'll come back next year!
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Beautiful and peaceful

This was just what we needed as a family to get away for a week to relax. Very clean, peaceful and quiet. This is a absolutely amazing spot that I would recommend to anyone.
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2021
Response from VrboOwner on 30 Aug 2022
Thanks for staying with Northland Vacation Rentals! We hope to host you again in the future!
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Perfect getaway

As described . Comfortable and clean
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Little Glen Lake Cabin

This is the 3rd time we have stayed at this property. It is a fantastic location, clean. Good for a small family as it is tight quarters and the bathroom has to be accessed through the bedrooms on the first floor. Will stay again next summer!! Thanks Tracey
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2019
Response from VrboOwner on 17 Mar 2020
Glad you had a good time! Thanks for taking the time to share your experience.
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Perfect location!

We absolutely loved this spot for our family with young kids. We were a bit disappointed with the kitchen sink being broken. It made dishes very cumbersome. Also, we felt that we could have used a few extra towels for the week. We really wished there was a washer/dryer available as the clothesline outside is quite short. We really appreciated the cleanliness of the cottage overall and would definitely consider renting again as long as the sink is fixed! Thank you!!
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2022
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Natalie is awesome

Came home late to flooded cabin and Natalie saved the day. Put us up at the Homestead and cleaned the cabin herself. Great communicator.
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2021
Response from VrboOwner on 30 Aug 2022
Thanks for staying with Northland Vacation Rentals! We hope to host you again in the future!
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Cute , beautiful view

Clean little cottage with a beautiful lake view. We would love to come back in the summer and enjoy the lake a little more . Over all a great place to stay near Glen Arbor.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2020
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Our Happy Place

This is our second year renting Mama Bear and our first renting Baby Bear! We had a wonderful time with our adult children and two grandkids. Memories that will last a lifetime! We hope to come back next year, hopefully for two weeks!
Stayed 7 nights in Sep 2020
Verified review

8/10 Good

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

Great stay!

We absolutely loved our stay at Mama Bear! The view was amazing and we greatly enjoyed the firepit, beach, and dock areas. Highly recommend if you're looking for a quiet get away with a beautiful lakefront view. The only thing we would change is an updated bathroom. There was no ventilation system and moisture was evident.
Stayed 5 nights in Aug 2020
Response from VrboOwner on 6 Sept 2020
We are so glad you enjoyed your stay! We will pass your suggestion on to the owner about the bathroom.
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Great week on the lake!

We had a great week staying at this cottage. Great beach and shallow water for small kids. The only thing we were expecting that wasn’t in the cottage was a dishwasher.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2020
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Family of 4 + Boat

Great setup if you have little kids. We have 2 boys, 5 & 8. Mooring for your boat is great so that you don't have to trailer it daily. No TV...No WIFI...no biggie! You're on the lake! It's time to unplug for the week. Super clean cottage. Good parking on-site. We'll be coming back.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2019
Response from VrboOwner on 17 Mar 2020
Glad you enjoyed your stay. It is a perfect set up for young children with easy access to the shallow water. Enjoy the rest of the summer.
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Simple, Clean, Just Perfect

We are convinced this is one of the most perfect locations on little glen. We could not get over how immaculate this cabin was. Property was very well cared for. We will be back!!!!
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2018
Response from VrboOwner on 17 Mar 2020
Glad you enjoyed your stay. Our cleaning staff and the owner work hard to have the cottage sparkling clean for our guests. Let us know when you are ready to book your next vacation!
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Great place...owners have thought of everything youvmight need. Quiet, relaxing, and beautiful!

Perfect location. Lake is beautiful. Nice house...just right! Very peaceful
Stayed 6 nights in Sep 2018
Response from VrboOwner on 17 Mar 2020
So glad you enjoyed your stay at Mama Bear. September is a great time to visit Glen Arbor while the weather is still nice and not as crowded. Hope you were able to get some kayaking and biking in.
Archival

10/10 Excellent

Loved the cottage on Little Glen. Clean and fresh!

This cottage is nice and in a good location on Little Glen. Matt and Connie take care of all the properties they maintain and are quick and reliable when needed.
Response from VrboOwner on 17 Mar 2020
So glad you enjoyed your stay at Mama Bear on Little Glen Lake. Connie and Matt and the team do a great job of keeping the cottage in great condition.
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, listing accuracy
Stayed 8 nights in Jul 2026
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