Try Uncle Warren's for the Fall Colors and Some Wine Tasting!
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Glen Arbor house description
GPS Location: 44.8956, -85.987
Greetings folks, Uncle Warren here. I just wanted to say hey to all of you folks that are lookin’ for a place to stay in Glen Arbor. I’ve had family comin’ to this village since the end of WWII, so you could say we know and love this place.
When I built my retreat in 2005, I had every intention of renting it to folks, like you, that love Northern Michigan, in particular, Leelanau County. So with the advice of my family, I believe I’ve built a place that’ll make you and your pet as happy and comfortable as you can possibly be.
Yes, I said PET. You can’t be from northern Michigan and not love your four-legged family members. So don’t worry about boardin’ little ‘Sparky’, or buggin’ your neighbors with checkin’ and feedin’ ‘em. Bring that mongrel along and enjoy your time with your WHOLE family. You’ll find a stainless-steel food and water dish and some mut-mits for cleaning up while you’re out walkin’.
Now let’s get down to what you really want to know, what’s this place like?
In a nutshell, my little Chalet can sleep up to 7 folks, in two bedrooms, each with its own attached bathroom, and on a pullout couch. I’m not sure what this means, but my family tells me to mention it. I have a Wi-Fi Hot-Spot built right in to my cabin (apparently folks like that).
The master bedroom is ‘beach’ themed, with a ceiling fan, a queen bed, with night stands and headboard handmade by my Great Nephew, ‘Little Davie.’ In the lighted closet there’s enough space and hangers to hang everything from tuxedos to T-shirts. The view from the window is a nice little woods scene. And there’s a little crank-out window over the headboard in case you want some fresh air through the night. There are nice bright lamps for reading and an alarm clock for when you need to catch that ferry to South Manitou. Did I forget to mention his and hers chest of drawers? Bed-sheets, blankets, pillows (foam and feather) and covers are all included.
The master bath has a 5-foot mirrored, single-sink vanity! Enough room for mom AND dad to get ready at the same time. A fancy wall-mount hair-dryer will save you some room in your suitcase. And complementary soap, shampoo and hand lotion should get you through. The three-person hot-tub will provide for at least one evening of romantic bliss. And the standing shower stall provides for the routine business. There is an adjustable tank less water heater, so don’t worry about runnin’ out of hot water! Oh, and don’t be surprised when you fill the hot tub. The water is actually BLUE, just like the Glen Lakes. Hand towels, washcloths and bath towels are included.
The upstairs bedroom is ‘nautical’ themed, with a ceiling fan, one full and one twin bed, also with handmade headboards and night stand. The view out this window is a nice woods scene, too. The lighted main closet is big enough for hangin’ stuff and the little closet has shelves for stackin’ stuff. Bed-sheets, blankets, pillows (foam and feather) and covers are all included.
The bathroom is just what kids need, vanity, wall-mount hair dryer and tub/shower combo. By the way, pull down on the water spigot to activate the shower. I get a lot of questions on that. Hand towels, washcloths and bath towels are included.
Now the kitchen, which is ‘wine-country’ themed. Aunt Maggie is a terrific cook. But she doesn’t like those big, fancy kitchens. She says, ‘Any family only needs one good cook. And as long as they got all the tools they need, they can feed an army.’ So believe-you-me, this kitchen has everything your family cook needs and it ain’t spread out. So if there’s cookin’ goin’ on, you’d just better sit back in one of the directors chairs and watch. Cause ‘a good cook is a miracle in the makin’. Or ‘a good cook is makin’ a miracle.’ (I can never get that straight). Toaster, toaster oven, coffee maker, ice maker, microwave, disposal and dishwasher are all included.
The Great Room has a pull-out couch, IPOD player/radio, VCR/DVD player, cable TV with ‘extended’ channels (sorry, no premium channels) and a gas fireplace, terrific for those chilly nights. Tiffany style lamps at each end of the couch provided for easy readin’. And a reclining leather chair and foot stool provides for relaxin’. A chest of drawers has a spare blanket and extra space for clothes.
Fancy French Doors open to a fully screened porch, essentially adding to the Great Room during the summer, and warmer days in the spring and fall. Ring-The-Bull is a great game to sit and relax with while you watch the wildlife pass by and listen to ‘the game’ on TV. There’s a table and chairs for 4 on the porch for eatin’ with no bugs or birds to pester ya. Sit down on the comfy chairs and turn the lamp on for an evening of reading. Or leave the lamp off and just listen to the critters.
The mudroom has a full size washer and dryer built right in. So this’ll save you some room in your luggage too. This is where you’ll find the dog-dishes and the mut-mits. Hang your leash on the coat rack so it is always available.
My Great-Niece Caryl is really into the outdoors. She spends a lot of time taking care of the plants around my place. And I wouldn’t have it any other way. She’s doin’ everythin’ she can to keep this little patch of soil as native as possible. She has even put in a fire pit with chairs so y'all can roast your marshmallows and make s'mores. (I love those things).
I love walkin’ around Glen Arbor, so I was sure to build this place just a block from all of the attractions of downtown.
Hope to see you in our Guest Comments book!
Sincerely,
Uncle Warren
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Property Type
- House
Accommodation Type
- Vacation Rental
Meals
- Guests Provide Their Own Meals
Suitability
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Children Welcome:
There are SEVERAL family games in the hall closet. At least one deck of cards, Cribbage, Backgammon, Life, Clue, Aggravation, Cranium, pencils and sharpener, and several more games....moreless
Bedrooms: 2 Bedrooms, Sleeps 7, Beds for 4-7
- Bedroom 1
- Bedroom 2
- Convertible bed(s)
- Queen size Beds (1) The queen bed in the master bed is relatively firm. Four pillows are on the bed, both foam and firm down. Extra pillows and blankets are in the closet., Double Beds (1) The double bed in the upstairs bedroom is a medium mattress. Two pillows are on the bed and extra pillows and blankets are in the closet., Twin or Single Beds (1) The twin bed shares the upstairs bedroom with the Double Bed. On pillow is on the bed and extra pillows and blankets are in the closet., Sleep Sofa or Futons (1) The sofa pulls out to make a queen-size bed in the great room. Extra blankets are in the chest of drawers under the clock. You'll have grab a pillow or two from the bedroom closets....moreless
Kitchen & Dining
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Microwave:
The microwave has all of the popular pre-programmed buttons for, say, popcorn. It also has a revolving plate....moreless
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Dishwasher:
Has a little sign on the front indicating when the dishes are CLEAN or DIRTY....moreless
Amenities
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Linens Provided:
Master bedroom has 4 pillows on the queen sized bed. Both foam and firm down pillows. Extra pillows and blankets in the closet. Upstairs bedroom has 2 pillows on the full bed and 1 pillow on the twin. Extra pillows and blankets in the closet....moreless
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Parking For RV/Boat/Trailer:
There is plenty of room beside the house to park your boat or snowmobile trailer. Although you really need to be a good trailer backer-upper to get down the narrow driveway....moreless
Other Amenities
Entertainment
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Satellite / Cable:
Extended basic cable provided by Charter Communications include nearly 100 channels. The DVD player and VCR are combined into one device....moreless
- Stereo
- CD Player
- VCR
- Television
- DVD Player
Communications
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Broadband Access:
High Speed Internet access can be be used either by WiFi signal or by plugging the provided CAT-5/Network Cable that is located by the phone in the kitchen into your network connection on your PC....moreless
Pool & Spa
Outdoor Features
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Deck / Patio:
Open the french doors and enjoy the added living space on the fully screened porch. There is a little bench for putting your shoes on and off. Also a table and chairs for 4. Two additional chairs flank a little end table with a reading lap. Sit in the chair by the doors and play a game of 'Ring-The-Bull'...moreless
- Outdoor Grill
Activities
- Swimming
- Snorkeling/Diving
- Hunting
- Tennis
- Sailing
- Golf
- Skiing
- Cross Country Skiing
- Water Tubing
- Sound/Bay Fishing
- Snowboarding
- Kayaking
- Parasailing
- Snowmobiling
- Hiking
- Rafting
- Roller Blading
- Jet Skiing
- Freshwater Fishing
- Fly Fishing
- Deepsea Fishing
- Scuba Diving Or Snorkeling
- Fishing
- Cycling
- Surfing
- Paragliding
- Water Skiing
- Wind-Surfing
- Snorkeling
- Horseshoes
- Live Theater
- Playground
- Miniature Golf
- Wildlife Viewing
- Boating
- Shopping
- Churches
- Winery Tours
- Restaurants
- Cinemas
- Museums
- Marina
- Library
- Bird Watching
- Beachcombing
- Gambling Casinos
- Groceries
- Basketball Court
- ATM/Bank
- Fitness Center
- Sledding
- Sight Seeing
- Scenic Drives
- Antiquing
- Paddle Boating
- Horseback Riding
- Walking
Other Activities
- Playground, Wine Tasting at nearly 20 wineries in the county, Charter/Stream/Lake Fishing, numerous Art Galleries, Fall Color Tours, Snowshoeing (rentals in Glen Arbor), Rustic Camping on Manitou Islands, (Petoskey) Stone Collecting, Beach Walking, Kite Boarding, Cherry Blossom Tours/Festival, Various Running Races (even through vineyards), Swimming on Inland Lakes as well as Lake Michigan, Various Festivals, Casino, Light Houses, walk to public beaches on either Lake Michigan or Glen Lake....moreless
Reviews
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Fall colors and amazing dunes.
Guest comment entered by managerFall colors and amazing dunes.
- Guest The B Family, Reedsburg, WI
- Date of stay 10/03/12
- Review Submitted 11/24/12
Our first time to this part of the state. Will definitely come back again to see your fall colors and amazing dunes.Did you find this review helpful? Yes | No Helpful votes: 0/0
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Thanks so much for being pet friendly!
Guest comment entered by managerThanks so much for being pet friendly!
- Guest The D family, Chardon, OH
- Date of stay 09/23/12
- Review Submitted 11/24/12
We really enjoyed staying in Glen Arbor at Uncle Warren's. Great house and great location. Thanks so much for being pet friendley!Did you find this review helpful? Yes | No Helpful votes: 0/0
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September weather was perfect
Guest comment entered by managerSeptember weather was perfect
- Guest The S family
- Date of stay 09/10/12
- Review Submitted 11/24/12
We had a wonderful time. This will be the second time we have rented this beautiful home, it will not be the last. We all loved being in walking distance from our favorite spots -- Art's and The Cherry Republic to name a couple. The September weather was perfect, allowing us to enjoy Lake Michigan during the day & relaxing nights with our black lab at the house. It was perfect, exactly what we needed. Thank you again.Did you find this review helpful? Yes | No Helpful votes: 0/0
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Would like to use the cottage again...
Guest comment entered by managerWould like to use the cottage again...
- Guest The B family, Schoolcraft, MI
- Date of stay 08/26/12
- Review Submitted 11/24/12
We enjoyed our stay very much! The bulldogs were a big hit in town!! Not new to Glen Arbor but new to Uncle Warren's -- would like to use the cottage again next year. Only had one fire in the firepit Thanks so much for letting us enjoy your accommodations -- We'll be back!Did you find this review helpful? Yes | No Helpful votes: 0/0
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Cards on the bug-free screened porch
Guest comment entered by managerCards on the bug-free screened porch
- Guest The M and K families, Grand Rapids
- Date of stay 08/19/12
- Review Submitted 11/24/12
Clean and comfortable, well appointed accommodations, convenient location to all Glen Arbor has to offer. A special treat was the newly opened Sleeping Bear Heritage Trail. It is a beautiful trail for bikers and walkers alike. --A lovely week spent with my parents & husband! We enjoyed playing cards each night on the bug-free screened in porch! Perfect location!Did you find this review helpful? Yes | No Helpful votes: 0/0
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Saved our vacation
Guest comment entered by managerSaved our vacation
- Guest The L Family
- Date of stay 09/29/11
- Review Submitted 10/24/11
We had rented another house for the weekend and at 3:00 in the morning on Friday, a huge tree came down. The tree took the power lines with it and blocked the driveway No power or water but than goodness it missed our car. Barely got out but then we found you. Thanks for saving our vacation weekend! We loveeeed the house. Absolutely perfect.Did you find this review helpful? Yes | No Helpful votes: 0/0
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Standard Poodle
Guest comment entered by managerStandard Poodle
- Guest The C Family, IL.
- Date of stay 07/24/11
- Review Submitted 10/24/11
Came back to Glen Arbor 15-years after our first visit as newlyweds ... this time with 2-daughters & our handsome (and very popular in town) Standard Poodle. GA is as lovely as we remember and the house was perfect for our family! We love the fire pit at night and dinners in town that we enjoyed were Art's and Boondocks. The river was a great morning adventure, of course the Dune Climb and hike and beaches at Glen Haven and Empire. We will surely be back again -- Than kyou for opening your wonderful home for travelers from Illinois.Did you find this review helpful? Yes | No Helpful votes: 0/0
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We will be back!
Guest comment entered by managerWe will be back!
- Guest Paul and Nancy, Fort Wayne, IN
- Date of stay 07/03/11
- Review Submitted 10/24/11
My husband and I decided to drive up here from Fort Wayne, Indiana. Since we had visited and loved it here in 2005. We were both so grateful that this lovely home was available for us this day We had dinner at Art's Tavern and walked to the beach. We wish we had more time to stay. We will be back!Did you find this review helpful? Yes | No Helpful votes: 0/0
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Until we meet again ...
Guest comment entered by managerUntil we meet again ...
- Guest The H Family (42-years of Glen Lake vacations)
- Date of stay 06/26/11
- Review Submitted 10/24/11
Thank you for a wonder time at Uncle Warren's. We had a great time exploring and enjoying Glen Arbor. We visited the dunes, Port Onieda and Leland. We also swam and played at Old Settlers. We love Glen Lake, Glen Arbor and Leelanau County. Until we meet again ...Did you find this review helpful? Yes | No Helpful votes: 0/0
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A great get away
Guest comment entered by managerA great get away
- Guest Smith's - Wisconson
- Date of stay 06/25/11
- Review Submitted 10/24/11
Had a relaxing stay. Went to Leland and Traverse City. We had rain and was cloudy so we walked on the beach some. Had dinner at Art's and Good Harbor Grill. This was a great get away, we hope to return.Did you find this review helpful? Yes | No Helpful votes: 0/0
Rates
Currency ConversionSummer ............................. $2,100/wk (Sun-Sun) Summer Night Thursday - Saturday ... $425 Summer Night Sunday - Wednesday .... $375 Sprint / Fall Night ................ $225 Christmas .......................... $250 Winter ............................. $225 Pet per visit ...................... $100 Holidays ........................... Please Call
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- Nearest Airport: Cherry Capital Airport at 32 Miles
- Nearest Beach: Lake Michigan at 1 Miles
- Nearest Barpub: Art's Tavern at 0.25 Miles
- Nearest Ski: The Homestead at 3 Miles
- Nearest Restaurant: Boonedock's at 0.25 Miles
Manager info
Year Purchased: 2005
About: Third generation property owners in Glen Arbor. Boy has it changed. When I was a wee one, I would ride up to the 'Arbor Light' and get penny candy. Those were the days.
Why Glen Arbor:
Our Great Uncle Warren purchased land in Glen Arbor in the mid 1940's. He built the 'Little Red Cabin' around the corner on Lake Street, and that's where we would stay as kids. We chose to build this Chalet in 2005 as an upgrade from the 'Little Red Cabin' with the expressed purpose of sharing it with others so they can come to love Leelanau County as much as we do. Nowhere else have I even been where, when you fill the hot tub with water, it is BLUE!
The Unique Benefits at this House:
You will experience the comfort and seclusion of a wooded lot and all of the convenience that Glen Arbor has to offer within a couple-blocks walk. Leelanau County provides a wide variety of outdoor activities, including hiking, boating, wine tasting, color tours, biking, running, fishing, swimming and camp-firing. I could go on, but VRBO may not have enough room for everything.
Contact us
- Primary: +1 Toll Free: (800) 309-5045 (Michigan, USA)
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Photos
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Warm and dry inside!
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Sit back and relax.
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Yes, that's an alarm clock. Just don't use it. You're on vacation!
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Full dining service
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Don't forget Rufus!
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The view from Inspiration point on the south side of Big Glen.
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Welcome gifts for 1-week guests.
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Clean and quaint. French doors let you add to your living space
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All of the cooking utensils you'll need!
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Perfect for the kids. They have their own bathroom too!
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Relax or enjoy a romantic interlude!
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Watch for woodland critters while you read a good book or play ring the bull.
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Yes, another familiar site!
VRBO #255627
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