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Charming Cottage- Baby Bear on Little Glen

Lakefront cottage with kitchen and patio

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Fridge, microwave, oven, stovetop
Exterior
Living area
Property grounds
Perched on Little Glen Lake's shores, this A-frame chalet offers the perfect setting for family fun or a secluded getaway. With a private deck and charcoal grill, you can enjoy picnics and barbecues while taking in breathtaking sunsets over the Sleeping Bear Sand Dunes. Take advantage of nearby amenities like dining, art galleries, shopping, boat rentals and golf courses.

Reviews

9.8 out of 10
Exceptional

Entire home

3 bedrooms1 bathroomSleeps 493 sq m

Popular amenities

  • Parking available
  • Kitchen
  • Barbecue grill
  • Outdoor space
  • Lake view

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About this property

Entire place

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

Charming Cottage- Baby Bear on Little Glen

This A-frame chalet has direct, private frontage on Little Glen Lake and is located less than 5 minutes from the Village of Glen Arbor. Glen Lake's famous sandy bottom stays shallow for a long distance, making it the ideal lake for small children. The North Shore of Little Glen is kissed by sunshine all day and showcases breathtaking sunsets over the Sleeping Bear Sand Dunes each night. Also visible from this location is the familiar Glen Lake Narrows Bridge.

Baby Bear is the ideal location to experience the beauty of Northern Michigan. This A-frame chalet has direct, private frontage on Little Glen Lake and is located less than 5 minutes from the Village of Glen Arbor. Glen Lake's famous sandy bottom stays shallow for a long distance, making it the ideal lake for small children. The North Shore of Little Glen is kissed by sunshine all day and showcases breathtaking sunsets over the Sleeping Bear Sand Dunes each night. Guest capacity is 4.

-- THE PROPERTY --

Private | WiFi |

Bedroom 1: Main floor-Queen sized bed | Bedroom 2: Main floor- full size bed| Bedroom 3: loft area- 2 twin beds| Bathroom: main floor
OUTDOOR LIVING: charcoal grill, backyard, private access to Little Glen Lake, firepit, mooring buoy for boat storage, dock for loading and unloading boat, deck furniture
KITCHEN: Refrigerator, stove top, oven, cooking basics, coffee maker, toaster, paper towels/trash bags
INDOOR LIVING: Living room, fans (no a/c)
GENERAL: Linens, towels, heating
FAQ: Quiet hours (10:00 PM-8:00 AM)
ACCESSIBILITY: slight step into home, steep stairs to loft area
PARKING: Parking area for one vehicle- contact management if additional parking is needed

-- THE LOCATION --

NATURE SCENE: Empire Beach (6 miles/ 10 minutes), Sleeping Bear Sand Dunes (4 miles/ 8 minutes), Empire Bluff Trail (8 miles/ 12 minutes) Pierce Stocking Scenic Dr (6 miles/ 14 minutes), Sleeping Bear Heritage Trail (4 miles, 6 minutes)
SEE + DO: Empire Area Museum (5 mile/ 9 minutes) Empire Village shopping district (5.5 miles/ 8 minute), Glen Arbor shopping district ( 2.5 miles/ 4 minutes) Crystal River Outfitters (2.5 miles/ 4 minutes)

TRAVERSE CITY (~24 miles/ 34 minutes): Cherry Festival, Great Lakes Children’s Museum, City Opera House, Clinch Park, Great Wolf Lodge Water Park, Downtown shopping and restaurants

WINE + DINE: Joe’s Friendly Tavern (5.6 miles, 9 minutes), Empire Village Inn (5.3 miles/ 8 minute), Shipwreck Cafe ( 5.2 miles/ 8 minute), Art’s Tavern (2.5 miles, 4 minutes), Cherry Public House (2.4 miles, 4 minutes)

AIRPORT: Cherry Capital Airport (26 miles)

-- REST EASY WITH US --

Northland Vacation Rentals welcomes you to unwind, relax, and get into vacation mode! When staying at one of our homes, we want to assure you that we will do our utmost to provide you with a wonderful place to stay. We take cleaning very seriously and make sure that all of our homes are well maintained. Should an issue arise- no worries! Our friendly staff is available 24/7 to promptly assist with any of your urgent needs.

-- POLICIES --

- No smoking
- No dogs/ pets allowed
- No events, bachelor/ bachelorette parties, or large gatherings
-No fireworks
- Please respect quiet hours from 10:00 PM-8:00 AM.
-Day guests must be approved by management if exceeding the capacity of 4 guests. Guests not adhering to this rule could face a fine or eviction as outlined in our terms and conditions that are agreed upon by renting our home. Capacity is strictly enforced and randomly checked.
- Must be at least 25 years old to book
- Additional fees and taxes may apply
- Photo ID may be required upon check-in
-Please refer to our terms and conditions for the house rules.
-Please see rental agreement for cancellation and refund policy. Management fees and booking fees are non-refundable.
We will provide a starter package of paper towel, toilet paper, garbage bags, hand soap, dish soap and/or dishwasher tabs if a dishwasher is available at the property. Depending on the length of your stay, you may need to purchase more of these items. Other items not included in this list are not guaranteed. Please reach out to management to inquire if a particular amenity is important to your stay, or plan accordingly. Some items such as grills and docks if applicable are seasonal and may not be available.

Property amenities

Parking and transport

  • Car required
  • Parking on site

Kitchen

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Cookware, dishware, and utensils
  • Hob
  • Microwave
  • Oven
  • Refrigerator
  • Toaster

Bedrooms

  • 3 bedrooms
  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • 1 bathroom
  • Towels provided

Living spaces

  • Living room

Outdoor areas

  • Charcoal grill
  • Dock
  • Patio

Pets

  • No pets allowed

Suitability/Accessibility

  • Smoke-free property

Location highlights

  • In a village
  • Near the marina
  • On a lake
  • On the waterfront

Things to do

  • Birdwatching nearby
  • Cycling nearby
  • Fishing nearby
  • Golfing nearby
  • Hiking/biking trails nearby
  • Jet skiing nearby
  • Motor boating nearby
  • Sailing nearby
  • Swimming 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

General

  • Unit size: 1,000 square feet

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Policies

Check-in

Check-in time starts at 4:00 PM
Contactless check-in and check-out are available
Minimum check-in age - 25

Check-out

Check-out before 10:00 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

Events

No events allowed

Smoking

Smoking is not permitted

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
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

We should mention

A car is required for transport to and from this property

Property is also known as

Charming Cottage on Little Glen
Charming Cottage- Baby Bear on Little Glen Empire
Charming Cottage- Baby Bear on Little Glen Cottage
Charming Cottage- Baby Bear on Little Glen Cottage Empire
340400

About the area

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Empire, MI

What's nearby

  • Little Glen Lake - 1 min walk - 0.0 km
  • Glen Lake - 20 min walk - 1.7 km
  • Crystal River - 6 min drive - 6.5 km
  • Sleeping Bear Dunes National Lakeshore - 7 min drive - 8.7 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
  • ‪The Mill - ‬8 min drive
  • ‪Art's Tavern - ‬7 min drive
  • ‪Boonedocks - ‬7 min drive
  • ‪Leelanau Coffee Roasting Co. - ‬7 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Charming Cottage- Baby Bear on Little Glen pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

What time is check-in at Charming Cottage- Baby Bear on Little Glen?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Charming Cottage- Baby Bear on Little Glen?

Checkout is at 10:00 AM.

Where is Charming Cottage- Baby Bear on Little Glen located?

Situated on the waterfront, this cottage is within 1 mile (2 km) of Little Glen Lake and Glen Lake. Lake Michigan and Sleeping Bear Dunes National Lakeshore are also within 6 miles (10 km).

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