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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 and 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, it is Ideally located adjacent to the Sleeping Bear Dunes National Lakeshore.
Relax, enjoy your vacation at our memorable log cabin which contains most of the original furniture made of logs. A local fieldstone fireplace anchors one end of the large living area which looks to the water. To one side, a dining area with benches and table made of two wide pine planks 12 feet long for eight and a selection of comfortable seating.
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.
Seven bedrooms comfortably sleep ten to twelve. One double bedded room is on the first floor. On the second, two rooms have a queen and one is adjacent to a twin bedded room. The three bunk rooms off a covered exterior balcony are family favorites, sleep 5 and are customarily used by children. Two have double bunks and one a double. Upstairs is a half bath and downstairs a full bath. The cabin is most suitable for 5-6 adults sleeping in the queen and double rooms.
Visit the National Park Headquarters in nearby Empire for an orientation. Walks in natural areas abound. Choose Alligator Hill in the shade of the trees with glorious views over the lakes. Hike Pyramid Point to arrive at a vista over Lake Michigan to the Manitou Islands. Trek the dunes or marked paths through the wetlands, bogs and meadows, an area rich in flora, fauna and migrating birds. Learn about life saving and boats at the Sleeping Bear Point Coast Guard Station and Maritime Museum. Follow the Pierce Stocking Drive by bike or car for fabulous sunset views.
Kayak, canoe the Crystal River to the Homestead, fish in the lakes or charter a boat from Fishtown in Leland, windsurf, or sail. Ride bikes, play tennis or golf, walk in the sand on the Lake Michigan shoreline, take an art class at the Glen Arbor Art Association. Visit the shops and art galleries in Glen Arbor, Empire, Leland, and Suttons Bay. Eat at a variety of local establishments.
Return to 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. * * PLEASE CHECK CALENDAR * * |
