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

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TV, ping pong, offices
Property grounds
Terrace/patio
Interior
Fridge, microwave, oven, stovetop

Reviews

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional

Entire home

5 bedrooms3 bathroomsSleeps 15279 sq m

Popular amenities

  • Dryer
  • Parking available
  • Washer
  • Barbecue grill
  • Kitchen
  • Outdoor space

Explore the area

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Empire, MI
  • Glen Lake
    ‪5 min drive‬
  • Sleeping Bear Dunes National Lakeshore
    ‪9 min drive‬
  • Sleeping Bear Point Coast Guard Station Maritime Museum
    ‪13 min drive‬
  • Traverse City, MI (TVC-Cherry Capital)
    ‪53 min drive‬

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About the area

Empire

When you stay at this vacation home in Empire, you'll be on the beach, within a 10-minute drive of Lake Michigan and Sleeping Bear Dunes National Lakeshore. .This beach vacation home is 0.1 mi (0.1 km) from Little Glen Lake and 1.6 mi (2.5 km) from Glen Lake.
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What's nearby

  • Little Glen Lake - 1 min walk - 0.0 km
  • Glen Lake - 5 min drive - 3.0 km
  • Crystal River - 9 min drive - 6.9 km
  • Sleeping Bear Dunes National Lakeshore - 9 min drive - 9.1 km
  • Sleeping Bear Point Coast Guard Station Maritime Museum - 13 min drive - 6.9 km

Getting around

  • Cherry Capital Airport (TVC) - 53 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Cherry Republic - ‬7 min drive
  • ‪Art's Tavern - ‬7 min drive
  • ‪The Foothills Cafe - ‬15 min drive
  • ‪Leelanau Coffee Roasting Co. - ‬8 min drive
  • ‪Boonedocks - ‬7 min drive

About this property

Entire place

You'll have the entire home to yourself and will only share it with other guests in your party.

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

Spacious home on 100' of private 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 an 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.
Includes kayaks and a mooring for your own boat or a boat you may rent.
Make yourself comfortable in this air-conditioned vacation home, featuring a kitchen with a refrigerator and an oven. There's a private patio. Complimentary wireless internet access is available to keep you connected. Conveniences include a desk and a microwave.
Enjoy recreation amenities such as a private beach or take in the view from a garden. Additional features at this vacation home include an arcade/game room and barbecue grills.
Guests will find features like internet access and onsite parking.

Property amenities

Beach

  • On a private beach
  • Beach loungers

Ski

  • Cross-country skiing nearby
  • Snowboarding nearby

Internet

  • Available in the house: Free WiFi

Parking and transport

  • Onsite parking options include a garage

Kitchen

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Cookware, dishware, and utensils
  • Dishwasher
  • Hob
  • Microwave
  • Oven
  • Paper towels
  • Refrigerator
  • Spices
  • Toaster

Dining

  • Dining table

Bedrooms

  • 5 bedrooms
  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • 3 bathrooms
  • Shower
  • Soap
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels provided

Living spaces

  • Dining table
  • Living room
  • Separate dining area

Entertainment

  • Games
  • TV with cable/satellite channels

Outdoor areas

  • Barbecue grill
  • Dock
  • Firepit
  • Garden
  • Outdoor furniture
  • Patio

Laundry

  • Laundry facilities
  • Washing machine

Work spaces

  • Desk
  • Desk chair
  • Office

Comfort

  • Air conditioning
  • Heating

Pets

  • No pets allowed

Suitability/Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • In-room accessibility
  • Smoke-free property

Services and conveniences

  • Iron/ironing board

Location highlights

  • In a rural location
  • Near a health/beauty spa
  • Near a hospital
  • On a lake
  • On the waterfront

Things to do

  • Arcade/game room
  • Golf
  • Kayak
  • Snow sports gear
  • Table tennis
  • Tennis
  • Basketball nearby
  • Birdwatching nearby
  • Casino nearby
  • Fishing nearby
  • Golfing nearby
  • Hiking/biking trails nearby
  • Hunting nearby
  • Jet skiing nearby
  • Kayaking nearby
  • Motor boating nearby
  • Mountain biking nearby
  • Swimming nearby
  • Water skiing nearby
  • Water tubing nearby
  • Wildlife walks nearby
  • Windsurfing nearby
  • Winery tours nearby

Safety features

  • Carbon monoxide detector (host has indicated there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property)
  • Smoke detector (host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property)
  • Fire extinguisher
  • Deadbolt lock

General

  • Garden
  • Unit size: 3,000 square feet

Policies

Check-in

Check-in time starts at 4:00 PM
Minimum check-in age: 30

Check-out

Check-out before 10:30 AM

Special check-in instructions

You will receive an email from the host with check-in and check-out instructions

Pets

Pets not allowed

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome
Note from host: Large guest bedrooms for children to play

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
Onsite parties or group events are strictly prohibited
Note from host: Wedding parties are not allowed
Host has indicated there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property
Host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher and a deadbolt lock
This property is managed through our partner, Vrbo. You will receive an email from Vrbo with a link to a Vrbo account, where you can change or cancel your reservation

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

Reviews

9.6

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 30 out of 35 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 3 out of 35 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 2 out of 35 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 35 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 35 reviews

9.4/10

Cleanliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Walt P., Cincinnati

Liked: Cleanliness
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

10/10 Excellent

Joni S.

Liked: Cleanliness
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

10/10 Excellent

Rachel L., Kalamazoo, MI, US

Liked: Cleanliness
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

10/10 Excellent

Valerie V.

Liked: Cleanliness
Very beautiful and great weather
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2025

8/10 Good

Jane B.

Liked: Cleanliness

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

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness

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

10/10 Excellent

Christina N.

Liked: Cleanliness

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

8/10 Good

Marilyn H.

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

10/10 Excellent

Jane B.

Liked: Cleanliness

Family

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

10/10 Excellent

David Z., Kalamazoo, MI

Liked: Cleanliness

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

6/10 Okay

James W.

Liked: Cleanliness

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

10/10 Excellent

lori f.

Liked: Cleanliness

Family Time

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

10/10 Excellent

Karen S.

Liked: Cleanliness

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

10/10 Excellent

Joni S.

Liked: Cleanliness

Been there Dune that

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

10/10 Excellent

MaryAnn S.

Liked: Cleanliness

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

10/10 Excellent

Gerald P., Grand Rapids, Michigan

Liked: Cleanliness

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

10/10 Excellent

Edita J.

Liked: Cleanliness

Family vacation

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

10/10 Excellent

Joni S.

Liked: Cleanliness

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

10/10 Excellent

Linda Z.

Liked: Cleanliness

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

6/10 Okay

Denise K.

Nice trip

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

10/10 Excellent

Molly P.

Liked: Cleanliness

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

10/10 Excellent

Michael S.

Liked: Cleanliness

Great house for four families!

The house is well laid out and the property is beautiful!
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2022

10/10 Excellent

Christina N.

Liked: Cleanliness

Little Glen gem

Our extended multi-generational family thoroughly enjoyed this beautifully situated and well-appointed home large enough for 14 adults (including 4 older teens). We’ve been vacationing in the area for decades, and to look over to the Sleeping Bear dunes from the dock was pure pleasure. Our host was very responsive and helpful, the deck overlooking the lake was a wonderful gathering spot, the ping pong table and kayak very popular, the side porch was a peaceful getaway space, and so much more!
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2022

10/10 Excellent

MaryAnn S.

Liked: Cleanliness

A special family celebration at the perfect house on Little Glen!

This was our second year at this beautiful property! The house is well equipped ,comfortable, and perfect for large families.. The weather was beautiful and we made good use of the life jackets-kayaks and the deck! Bob Ashmun(the property manager) is very responsive. We are planning to stay again next year and highly recommend this magical spot on Little Glen!
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2022

10/10 Excellent

Eric O., Columbus, Ohio

Liked: Cleanliness

Little Glen Lake

Perfect
Stayed 7 nights in May 2022