1938 Lakeside Cottage - Big Glen Lake Waterfront, Historic 30's Modern Cabin - Glen Arbor

4 bedrooms1 bathroomSleeps 8

Popular amenities

Hot Tub

Fireplace

Free WiFi

Kitchen

Barbecue grill

Lake view

Explore the area

Glen Lake, MI

Glen Lake1 min walk
Sleeping Bear Dunes National Lakeshore6 min drive
Sleeping Bear Point Coast Guard Station Maritime Museum11 min drive
Traverse City, MI (TVC-Cherry Capital)47 min drive

Rooms & beds

4 bedrooms (sleeps 8)

Bedroom 1

1 Queen Bed

Bedroom 2

1 Queen Bed

Bedroom 3

1 Queen Bed

Bedroom 4

2 Twin Beds

1 bathroom

Bathroom

Soap · Toilet · Shower only

Spaces

Deck or patio

Porch or lanai

Kitchen

Dining Area

About this property

1938 Lakeside Cottage - Big Glen Lake Waterfront, Historic 30's Modern Cabin

Prime Week beginning MONDAY August 28th newly AVAILABLE

Water & Views! Our lakeside summer cottage sits on the south shore of Big Glen Lake. A comfortable family retreat with views over turquoise water, a private dock & raft for your water-based activities. Dates available for Mon/Mon weekly rent are released in early January after family members have secured their dates. 1938 Modern cabin was designed by Chicago architect Harry Weese for his parents while in architecture school. It is a notable early example of a style known as mid-centry modern. The wall of glass embracing the lake is the focal point for open-plan living, dining & cooking. Furnishings have been updated in keeping with its historic character.

Down a private drive, a short distance east of the Narrows Bridge, it is Ideally located adjacent to the Sleeping Bear Dunes National Lakeshore. Relax, enjoy your vacation at our bright, comfortable cottage. The large living area with fireplace has a dining table for 8 & a selection of comfortable seating. The adjacent screen porch is filled with teak furniture & a table for snacking, dinner or games. Step out to the ample deck with lounge chairs. All areas overlook the crystal clear, spring fed lake. Four cozy bedrooms will accommodate 5-8.

The Cottage: Enjoy the peace of water lapping at the shore or the breeze passing the birches while reading in the hammock or rocking in a chair on the porch. A crackling fire will welcome you after an early morning or evening dip in the lake. Whatever your inclination, a variety of activities abound and you will have a memorable vacation at our family summer home.

Waterfront: The cottage has a private dock and floating or fixed raft shared with our log cabin next door. The water is shallow at the shore with minimal beach. There is ample sandy shallow water swimming between the dock and raft. Kayaks, canoes & windsurfers can be easily accommodated, however we have no facilities for launching or mooring larger or motorized watercraft and the driveway cannot accommodate trailers. Public launch ramps are nearby. Kayaks & bikes may be rented in town.

Property manager

Ann - Member since 2000

Amenities

Hot Tub

Kitchen

Free WiFi

Barbecue grill

Lake view

Fireplace

Historic log cabin lakeside view with Deck & Screen Porch

Hot Tub

Kitchen

Washer

Dryer

House Rules

Check in after 4:00 PM

Minimum age to rent: 35

Check out before 10:00 AM

Children

Children allowed: ages 0-17

Well behaved & supervised children are welcome.

Events

No events allowed

Pets

No pets allowed

We thank you & appreciate your understanding.

Smoking

Smoking is not permitted

We maintain smoke-free premises

Absolutely no outside fire pits are allowed.

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

Onsite parties or group events are strictly prohibited

Host has not indicated whether there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property; consider bringing a portable detector with you on the trip

Host has not indicated whether there is a smoke detector on the property

We should mention

A car is required for transportation to and from this property

About the neighborhood

Glen Arbor

Located in Glen Arbor, this cottage 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 Great Lakes Children's Museum are also worth visiting. Be sure to check out the area's animals with activities such as game walks and birdwatching.

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Glen Lake, MI

What's nearby

Glen Lake - 1 min walk
Little Glen Lake - 11 min walk
Pierce Stocking Scenic Drive - 5 min drive
Sleeping Bear Dunes National Lakeshore - 6 min drive
Sleeping Bear Point Coast Guard Station Maritime Museum - 11 min drive

Getting around

Cherry Capital Airport (TVC) - 48 min drive

Restaurants

Cherry Public House | Glen Arbor - 5 min drive
Boone Dock's - 5 min drive
Arts Tavern - 5 min drive
Friendly Tavern - 10 min drive
Cherry Republic - 5 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is 1938 Lakeside Cottage - Big Glen Lake Waterfront, Historic 30's Modern Cabin pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

What time is check-in at 1938 Lakeside Cottage - Big Glen Lake Waterfront, Historic 30's Modern Cabin ?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at 1938 Lakeside Cottage - Big Glen Lake Waterfront, Historic 30's Modern Cabin ?

Check-out is at 10:00 AM.

Where is 1938 Lakeside Cottage - Big Glen Lake Waterfront, Historic 30's Modern Cabin located?

Situated on the waterfront, this cottage is within a 15-minute walk of Glen Lake and Little Glen Lake. Pierce Stocking Scenic Drive is 2.5 mi (4.1 km) away.

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Exceptional

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10/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

10/10

Location

10/10

Listing accuracy

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

Jul 10, 2023

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

Very Special Spot

Precious and unique cottage on beautiful Glen Lake. Suzy is attentive yet very respectful of your privacy. Beautiful view of lake from living room and spacious screened in porch. We had 8 people in our group, rode bikes to town, great location and cottage.

Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Kathryn J.

Aug 21, 2022

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

Amazing cabin on Big Glen

This place is absolutely wonderful and the views are breathtaking. Vintage cabin that comfortably slept 8 people, the kitchen is well stocked and the place is very well maintained.

Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2022

10/10 Excellent

Dustin B.

Aug 17, 2022

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

Amazing cottage and location!

My family and I had the best vacation. We couldn't have asked for a better cottage or a better location. Glen Arbor and Empire are both conveniently nearby as are numerous beaches. Waking up to the views of Glen Lake were better than a cup of coffee!

Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2022

10/10 Excellent

Brendan F.

Aug 6, 2019

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

Great week in a great location

They don’t make them like this anymore, but they should! A charming cottage with a beautiful view and easy access to the whole SB lakeshore area.

Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2019

10/10 Excellent

Rae H.

Sep 4, 2018

Beautiful cottage, great access to Sleeping Bear

We had a fantastic time at the Weese cottage! The wooded surroundings are serene, and the cottage is clean and comfortable. The Dune Climb is just over 5 minutes away, perfect for evening climbs with our kids before bed. Glen Arbor is also 5 minutes away, which we appreciated for quick runs into town for groceries (we also found inflatable tubes at the Totem shop for swimming on the lake). We did lose power one day to a lightning storm but despite the cold weather that followed were able to keep warm with the fireplace. Note that there is no heat or AC in the cottage so you may want to check the nighttime lows before you go and plan accordingly. I do wish we had packed more sweaters or there had been a space heater for the nights that were in the 50s as we were quite cold but perhaps this is a fire risk. We swam almost every day in Glen Lake (no problems with swimmers itch at all!) and drove to Good Harbor Beach for playing in the sand and swimming in the big lake. Note that there is no beach at the cottage as the water goes all the way up to a small bluff you have to ascend/descend to get to/from the lake. All in all we had a lovely week - we drove to Mission Point, Grand Traverse lighthouse, and hiked Empire Bluffs and Pyramid Point with our three children ages 4-11. Our kids loved the sliding wall between the living room and the screened porch. We only had one housekeeping issue and that was that our bedding was not clean when we arrived (the beds were made, but the sheets were definitely not clean) which made for an unpleasant surprise when we climbed into bed the first night, so we did end up washing those in the laundry next door ourselves. A note for the house keeping service perhaps. Thank you Ann for a lovely cottage and stay!

Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2018

About the host

Hosted by Ann - Member since 2000

We are some of the grandchildren (in our youth) who own, manage and vacation at this wonderful cottage built by our grandparents. Our children and grandchildren are carrying on the 5 generation tradition.

Why they chose this property

Our grandparents visited this area to fish in the 1910's and made the great decision to build this cottage. Our parents, we, our children & theirs have made a seasonal sojourn ever since because there is so much the area has to offer.