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1936 Lakefront Log Cabin - Historic Big Glen Lake Family Retreat Dunes Lakeshore

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Historic log cabin lakeside view with Deck & Screen Porch

Historic log cabin lakeside view with Deck & Screen Porch Lake frontage Living Room Living Room - view on lake Reading Alcove View from fireplace Screen Porch Lakeside Deck Crystal blue water of lake & private raft Kitchen - well provided for cooking Kitchen pass through to dining table Pine plank dining table Bedroom - First Floor Double Bedroom - Queen at the top of the stairs Bedroom - Queen in wing Bunkroom #2 - Double Bunkroom #3 - Bunks Private dock access to lake and raft Entry showing balcony access to bunkrooms Inspiration Point - just up the road

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Last updated: 05/31/2013
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  • Minimum stay:7 nights
  • Internet:Yes
  • Pets allowed:No
  • Wheel chair accessible:No

* * Sparkling WATERFRONT Big Glen Lake * * 2013 Summer availability limited. Please check calendar * * Our waterfront log cabin nestles in a sunny spot in the woods on the south shore of Big Glen Lake. A memorable family gathering place with views over Caribbean blue water, a private dock and raft for water-based activities. The log cabin is called Shack Tamarack after the trees felled for logs, gathered and peeled in nearby Cedar. It was designed by Harry Weese, while in architecture school, for his parents & has been used by family every summer since. A special place at the end of a private drive, a short distance from the Narrows Bridge & Ideally located adjacent to the Sleeping Bear Dunes National Lakeshore. Relax, enjoy your vacation at our memorable log cabin which contains much of the original furniture made of logs. A local field stone fireplace anchors one end of the large living area which looks to the water. To one side, a dining area with benches & table made of two wide planks

Kitchen & Amenities: The KITCHEN is well suited for those who like to cook, contains modern amenities and easily partakes of the activity. The adjacent screen porch with swing is a quiet retreat for sunrise, sunset or mid-day break. Just outside is an ample deck with lounge chairs and picnic table. A hammock and grill are nearby. All areas overlook the crystal clear, spring fed lake.

Log Cabin Retreat & Waterfront: 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. . . . . . . . . . The cottage has a private dock and raft. 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.

AVAILABLE DATES!: Lovely spring and Autumn dates available

Property Type

      • Cabin

      Accommodation Type

          • Vacation Rental

          Meals

              • Guests Provide Their Own Meals

              Suitability

              • Children Welcome:

                Absolutely wonderful place for well behaved children....moreless

              • Wheelchair Inaccessible
              • Pets Not Allowed
              • Non Smoking Only

              Bedrooms: 7 Bedrooms, Sleeps 12, Beds for 12

              • First Floor: 1 double

                1 adults...moreless

              • Grandma's: 1 queen

                2 adults...moreless

              • Wing: 1 queen

                2 adults...moreless

              • Single: 1 twin/ single

                also adjoins Wing...moreless

              • Bunk room #1: 2 double

                bunks, children...moreless

              • Bunk room #2: 1 double

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              • Bunk room #3: 2 double

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              • PLEASE read this Bedroom description carefully before inquiring for accommodation. THANK YOU! Due to the beds & BR configuration, the cabin is most suited for 5-6 adults & a maximum of 5-6 children. All rooms except the double are on the second floor. The 2 queen bedded rooms, Grandma's and Wing, are suited for adults. The single twin bed room connects to the Wing queen room. Each has its own access. This is often used as a young child's room and can accommodate a small crib. The double on the first floor is favored by grandparents. The remaining 3 'bunk' rooms are off a covered exterior balcony accessible by both interior & exterior stairs. They rooms divided by about 9' high walls which do NOT extend to the sloping log & plank roof. They lack the privacy an adult may wish. 2 have double bunks and 1 a double. The beds are intended for 1 person each. Only the single room can accommodate a portable child's crib or pack'n'play....moreless

              Bathrooms: 1 Bathrooms, 1 Half Bathrooms

              • Bathroom: toilet, combination tub/shower

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              • Bathroom: toilet

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              • This is an historic, well maintained log cabin with the convenience of a half bath on the second floor. There is one full bath with a shower on the first floor. There is a simple outside shower with warm water. Bedding, Linens and bath towels provided. Please bring your beach towels....moreless

              Other Amenities

                  • The Cabin has a Private Dock & raft. - The wonderful screened porch overlooks the lake as does the large deck with picnic table and comfortable seating. All family members like to cook and you will find the kitchen amply supplied with necessary equipment - The amenities are the absolutely wonderful lake and area of the Sleeping Bear Dunes National Lakeshore. If you have specific needs or requests please inquire....moreless

                  Theme

                  • Historic
                  • Away From It All
                  • Romantic

                  Attractions

                  • Restaurants
                  • Autumn Foliage

                  Car

                      • Necessary

                      Leisure Activities

                      • Antiquing
                      • Boating
                      • Wildlife Viewing
                      • Sight Seeing
                      • Horseback Riding
                      • Bird Watching
                      • Shopping
                      • Walking

                      Location Type

                      • Lake
                      • Lakefront
                      • Village
                      • Waterfront

                      sports and adventure activities

                      • Sailing
                      • Fishing
                      • Tennis
                      • Cycling
                      • Kayaking
                      • Hiking
                      • Golf
                      • Swimming
                      • Freshwater Fishing
                      • Water Skiing
                      • Wind-Surfing

                      Arrival Day

                          • Saturday

                          catering options

                              • Guests Provide Their Own Meals

                              Dining

                                  • Dining Area

                                  General

                                  • Clothes Dryer
                                  • Wireless Internet
                                  • Covered Parking
                                  • Fireplace
                                  • Firewood
                                  • Telephone
                                  • Washing Machine
                                  • Wood Fireplace
                                  • Linens Provided
                                  • Towels Provided
                                  • Parking
                                  • Internet

                                  Kitchen

                                  • Microwave
                                  • Dishwasher
                                  • Kitchen

                                  Outside

                                  • Porch / Veranda
                                  • Bicycles
                                  • Kayak / Canoe
                                  • Deck / Patio
                                  • Screen Porch / Veranda
                                  • Outdoor Grill
                                  • Wood Deck
                                   

                                  Reviews

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                                  • 1936 Lakefront Log Cabin

                                    1936 Lakefront Log Cabin

                                    • Guest Greg
                                    • Date of stay 06/26/10
                                    • Review Submitted 07/06/10
                                    Excellent Property! Wonderful log cabin, beautiful area. Property was very clean and well maintained. I would highly recommend to my friends. It has all of the amenities one would need for a great getaway vacation.

                                    Recommended for: Sightseeing, families with young children, adventure seekers, age 55+, families with teenagers.

                                    Owner response: It is a pleasure to share this special log cabin with those who appreciate and care for it in our absence. It is a place of family gatherings spanning 5 generations which, with the cottage next door, allows guests a similar opportunity to gather family in a beautiful part of the country on a spectacular clear lake. Thank you for your visit and treading lightly. We look forward to your return with best wishes for your well being until then.

                                    Did you find this review helpful? Yes | No Helpful votes: 1/1

                                  • Guestbook Comment

                                    Guestbook Comment

                                    • Guest Anonymous
                                    • Date of stay 03/01/08
                                    • Review Submitted 03/02/08
                                    I have stayed here & in the cottage next door many times over the last 30 years from June through September and have always marveled at the beautiful swimming and water. It is so peaceful to be here, read, relax, paint, walk, canoe, kayak, windsurf, hike in the Dunes National Lakeshore, and not wander far. On the other hand it is really nice to have so many other options close at hand such as good restaurants, the Art Association, Dunes Concert, shopping. It seems to get better every year without detracting from the wonderful natural environment. This log cabin is really unusual and has been thoughtfully maintained to preserve its character and add some welcome things like a great deck overlooking the water. It is well provisioned for cooking & has a great long table made from 2 wide pine boards. 2 queen bedrooms are great for adults. The double downstairs may work for 2 but is usually used by one. The "bunkrooms" are entered off an exterior balcony, are basic and sleep 3-5. They are special as is the whole cabin. The architect, Harry Weese, designed a great, vernacular, north woods log cabin. A very special place where I hope to continue to return many times.

                                    Did you find this review helpful? Yes | No Helpful votes: 7/7

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                                    Guestbook Comment

                                    • Guest Anonymous
                                    • Date of stay 08/01/03
                                    • Review Submitted 08/01/03
                                    Most sparkling warm water & best swimming in the world! Warm sunny days with hikes in the Sleeping Bear National Lakeshore Park, canoeing along the shore, windsurfing in the afternoon breeze. Even the occasional rain was welcome when we curled up and read, played games and visited. Our evening fire in the stone fireplace with chimney reaching to the rafters, became a gathering place for relaxing, telling stories and planning for the next day – there is so much to do! Others would retreat to the screened porch or deck morning, noon and night to pursue favorite activities and enjoy the peace. Sunrise, sunset, moonrise all reflected in the crystal waters of the sandy bottom, spring fed Glen Lake. We will return to this warm & inviting family retreat in the sun-filtered woods at the edge of the lake. It was kind of you to share your historic log cabin with us!

                                    Did you find this review helpful? Yes | No Helpful votes: 7/7

                                   
                                  Rental basis: Per property
                                  Rental rates quoted in: $
                                  Dates Nightly Wknd Night Weekend Weekly Monthly * Event
                                  Spring
                                  May 18 - May 31, 2013
                                  7 night min stay
                                  $450 $450
                                  $2800

                                  Extra Nights: $400


                                  Notes: May be considered: 4 days at daily rate; Days in addition to 1 week at extra night rate.

                                  Late Spring
                                  Jun 1 - Jun 14, 2013
                                  7 night min stay
                                  $475 $475
                                  $2975

                                  Extra Nights: $425


                                  Notes: May be considered: 4 days at daily rate; Days in addition to 1 week at extra night rate.

                                  Early Summer
                                  Jun 15 - Jun 28, 2013
                                  7 night min stay
                                  $500 $500
                                  $3150

                                  Extra Nights: $450


                                  Notes: May be considered: 4 days at daily rate; Days in addition to 1 week at extra night rate.

                                  Summer
                                  Jun 29 - Aug 30, 2013
                                  7 night min stay

                                  $3325
                                  Late Summer
                                  Aug 31 - Sep 13, 2013
                                  7 night min stay
                                  $500 $500
                                  $3150

                                  Extra Nights: $450


                                  Notes: May be considered: 4 days at daily rate; Days in addition to 1 week at extra night rate.

                                  Autumn
                                  Sep 14 - Sep 27, 2013
                                  7 night min stay
                                  $475 $475
                                  $2975

                                  Extra Nights: $425


                                  Notes: May be considered: 4 days at daily rate; Days in addition to 1 week at extra night rate.

                                  Early Fall
                                  Sep 28 - Oct 11, 2013
                                  7 night min stay
                                  $450 $240
                                  $2800

                                  Extra Nights: $400


                                  Notes: May be considered: 4 days at daily rate; Days in addition to 1 week at extra night rate.

                                  Payment is usually accepted in the quoted currency ($) unless the currency and the amount is specifically agreed in advance with the owner / advertiser.


                                  Additional information about rental rates:

                                  $2,800-$3,325/week
                                  Rates are for 8 guests; Maximum 4 additional guests. Please contact us for rates. Saturday 4:00 pm to Saturday 10:00 am
                                  * Please Check Availability calendar before inquiring. *

                                  Before paying contact the owner to confirm payment details.
                                  Call the owner directly to confirm reservation details and pay with an approved method (credit card, check, or bank transfer), to protect your payment up to $1,000.

                                   

                                  Calendar

                                  Last updated: 05/31/2013
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                                  Owner info

                                  Year Purchased: 1936

                                  About the owner: We are some of the grandchildren (in our youth) who own, manage and vacation at this wonderful log cabin built by our grandparents.

                                  Why the Owner Chose Glen Arbor:
                                  Our grandparents visited this area to fish in the 1910's and made the great decision to build this log cabin and make it their home for a large part of the year. Our parents, we, our children & theirs have made a seasonal sojourn ever since because there is so much the area has to offer.


                                  Contact us

                                  • Primary: +1 617 267-6980 8:00am - 9:00 pm
                                  • Secondary: +1 617 571-0475 cell

                                   

                                  Photos

                                  • Historic log cabin lakeside view with Deck & Screen Porch

                                    Historic log cabin lakeside view with Deck & Screen Porch

                                  • Living Room

                                    Living Room

                                  • Reading Alcove

                                    Reading Alcove

                                  • Screen Porch

                                    Screen Porch

                                  • Crystal blue water of lake & private raft

                                    Crystal blue water of lake & private raft

                                  • Kitchen pass through to dining table

                                    Kitchen pass through to dining table

                                  • Bedroom - First Floor Double

                                    Bedroom - First Floor Double

                                  • Bedroom - Queen in wing

                                    Bedroom - Queen in wing

                                  • Bunkroom #3 - Bunks

                                    Bunkroom #3 - Bunks

                                  • Entry showing balcony access to bunkrooms

                                    Entry showing balcony access to bunkrooms

                                  • Lake frontage

                                    Lake frontage

                                  • Living Room - view on lake

                                    Living Room - view on lake

                                  • View from fireplace

                                    View from fireplace

                                  • Lakeside Deck

                                    Lakeside Deck

                                  • Kitchen - well provided for cooking

                                    Kitchen - well provided for cooking

                                  • Pine plank dining table

                                    Pine plank dining table

                                  • Bedroom - Queen at the top of the stairs

                                    Bedroom - Queen at the top of the stairs

                                  • Bunkroom #2 - Double

                                    Bunkroom #2 - Double

                                  • Private dock access to lake and raft

                                    Private dock access to lake and raft

                                  • Inspiration Point - just up the road

                                    Inspiration Point - just up the road

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                                  7 Bedroom / 1.5 Bathroom
                                  Sleeps 12


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