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Lakefront home on Little Glen Lake with fireplace, deck, gas grill, and firepit

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Property grounds
Living area
Private kitchen
Dining

Reviews

8.0 out of 10
Very good
4 bedrooms3 bathroomsSleeps 122100 sq ft

Popular amenities

  • Kitchen
  • Washer
  • Dryer
  • Outdoor Space
  • Parking available
  • Barbecue grill

Explore the area

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Empire, MI
  • Place, Little Glen Lake
    ‪3 min walk‬
  • Place, Glen Lake
    ‪10 min walk‬
  • Place, Sleeping Bear Dunes National Lakeshore
    ‪3 min drive‬
  • Airport, Traverse City, MI (TVC-Cherry Capital)
    ‪42 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

4 bedrooms (sleeps 12)

Bedroom 1

1 King Bed

Bedroom 2

1 Queen Bed

Bedroom 3

1 Queen Bed

Bedroom 4

3 Double Beds

3 bathrooms

Bathroom 1

Bathroom 2

Bathroom 3

Spaces

Deck or patio
Kitchen
Dining area

About this property

Lakefront home on Little Glen Lake with fireplace, deck, gas grill, and firepit

Thorogood Glen

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Book this classic cottage on the north shore of Little Glen Lake with vintage charm and experience a memorable getaway with your family and friends. Admire beautiful views of the Sleeping Bear Dunes from the end of the dock or gather around the firepit by the water for a memorable storytelling time!

Inside, the kitchen and dining area are open to the living room. The carpeted living area features comfortable sofas and chairs. The dining room table has leaves that can extend to seat up to 12 people comfortably. When mealtime comes around, the well-appointed kitchen will have your back with all the major appliances and cookware needed to whip up everything that comes to mind!

This darling cottage has four bedrooms and three bathrooms. The primary bedroom is located on the main floor while the other three bedrooms are located upstairs. The lower-level walkout living room offers a secluded spot to gather along with a screened sunroom with marvelous views of the lawn. Please note that this property does not have A/C.

THINGS TO KNOW
This property is managed by Vacasa Michigan LLC.
Please note that this property does not have A/C.

Parking notes: There is free parking available for 4 vehicles.



Damage waiver: The total cost of your reservation for this Property includes a nightly damage waiver fee, plus tax if applicable (the “Damage Waiver”). (A discount may be applied for stays of 28 nights or longer, if permitted.) The Damage Waiver covers you for up to $3,000 of accidental damage to the Property or its contents (such as furniture, fixtures, and appliances) as long as you report the incident to the host prior to checking out. The Damage Waiver fee eliminates the need for a traditional security deposit.
More information can be downloaded from the "Rental Agreement" on the checkout page.

Due to local laws or HOA requirements, guests must be at least 25 years of age to book. Guests under 25 must be accompanied by a parent or legal guardian for the duration of the reservation.
Our prices include all fees. No hidden fees.

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Amenities

Kitchen
Washer
Dryer
Outdoor Space
Parking available
Lake view

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House Rules

Check in after 4:00 PM
Minimum age to rent: 25
Check out before 10:00 AM
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Children

Children allowed: ages 0-17
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Events

No events allowed
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Pets

No pets allowed
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Smoking

Smoking is not permitted
Smoking is not permitted anywhere on the premises.
For information about quiet hours, please refer to the listing description.

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 indicated there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property
Host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher and a first aid kit

About the neighborhood

Empire

Located in Empire, this cottage is on the waterfront. The area's natural beauty can be seen at Sleeping Bear Dunes National Lakeshore and Lake Michigan.
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Empire, MI

What's nearby

  • Little Glen Lake - 3 min walk - 0.3 km
  • Glen Lake - 10 min walk - 0.9 km
  • Sleeping Bear Dunes National Lakeshore - 3 min drive - 2.9 km
  • Crystal River - 5 min drive - 5.8 km
  • Sleeping Bear Point Coast Guard Station Maritime Museum - 11 min drive - 10.5 km

Getting around

  • Cherry Capital Airport (TVC) - 44 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Cherry Republic - ‬5 min drive
  • ‪The Mill - ‬7 min drive
  • ‪Art's Tavern - ‬5 min drive
  • ‪The Foothills Cafe - ‬13 min drive
  • ‪La Becasse - ‬9 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Lakefront home on Little Glen Lake with fireplace, deck, gas grill, and firepit pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

How much does it cost to stay at Lakefront home on Little Glen Lake with fireplace, deck, gas grill, and firepit?

As of Apr 16, 2026, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Lakefront home on Little Glen Lake with fireplace, deck, gas grill, and firepit on Jun 23, 2026 start from $1,085, including taxes and fees. This price is based on the lowest nightly price found in the last 24 hours for stays in the next 30 days. Prices are subject to change. Choose your dates for more accurate prices.

How much is parking?

Onsite parking is available at the property.

What time is check-in at Lakefront home on Little Glen Lake with fireplace, deck, gas grill, and firepit?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Lakefront home on Little Glen Lake with fireplace, deck, gas grill, and firepit?

Check-out is at 10:00 AM.

Where is Lakefront home on Little Glen Lake with fireplace, deck, gas grill, and firepit located?

Situated on the waterfront, this cottage is steps from Little Glen Lake and 1.7 mi (2.7 km) from Sleeping Bear Dunes National Lakeshore. Glen Lake and Pierce Stocking Scenic Drive are also within 3 mi (5 km).

Reviews

8.0

Very Good

Reviews are presented in chronological order, subject to a moderation process, and verified unless otherwise labeled.
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Rating 10 - Excellent. 8 out of 17 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 2 out of 17 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 6 out of 17 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 1 out of 17 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 17 reviews

8.6/10

Cleanliness

8.0/10

Check-in

8.6/10

Communication

10/10

Location

9.2/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

From a partner site

6/10 Okay

Michelle H.

Great location

Big lot, right on the water, great for kids to swim.
From a partner site

6/10 Okay

Michelle H.

Great location

Big lot, right on the water, great for kids to swim.
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Deborah H.

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

Conditions

The property was at a great location. Perfect for our size group.. the only thing that as that the lakeside could have used some mowing.
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Andrew S.

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

Great stay

Great property and spot! Will look to be back next summer!
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2020
From a partner site

10/10 Excellent

Mary ruth S.

September stay

Nice location for hikes and bike trails. Great spot on the lake! Great time to be in this area when the crowds are down.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Kathy B.

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

Glen Lake

Great location and beautiful setting. Comfortable house.
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2020
From a partner site

6/10 Okay

Angelene G.

This ain’t that!

The view and waterfront was beautiful! The location was good.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Janet F.

Liked: Cleanliness, communication, location, listing accuracy
The property is lovely, although dated quite charming. We were given the wrong key code to enter. However, the garage door was left unlocked as was the entry into the home. We were able to contact the representative for the correct code after that everything went smoothly.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Nathan A.

Liked: Communication, location, listing accuracy
We stayed here with extended family for a 4 day reunion. The house has a great yard, and boat dock! The water is perfect as it stays shallow (2ft) for a ways out from the shore and was perfect for the kids to play and kayak.We rented the house next door also and loved the combined yard and extra space between the houses. The house was older and smelled musty. We were able to open the windows because the temperature was so nice and it aired out very nicely though and was comfortable to stay in. The cleaners did a good job and the house was clean, although a little older and musty. We would stay here again if we needed both houses next to each other for a family reunion again.
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2025
From a partner site

4/10 Poor

Cynthia R.

Disappointing

The breeze from the lake was wonderful. We enjoyed family time on the lake but be careful if you have small children, 2 of our 5 got bad cases of swimmer’s itch. If you know ahead of time you can take precautions to avoid the problem. Home is dated and could use some updates.
Verified

8/10 Good

Ron B.

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

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Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2024
Verified

6/10 Okay

Douglas H.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, location

Nice older waterfront home

The home was clean and well-appointed with adequate older furnishings. We experienced some maintenance problems that didn't get completely resolved during our one week stay despite reasonable communication with the rental staff (Vacasa). The setting is very nice, and the sand beach was great for the kids. A supply of beach towels would be nice.
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2023
Verified

8/10 Good

Susan D.

Liked: Location, listing accuracy
Disliked: Check-in, communication
Waterfront location was excellent and kid freindly. Plenty of space indoors for 5 adults and 4 little kids. Beautiful view of the lake.Mothball smell throught main level.Basement shower did not work at all.We were given the wrong keycode on the email from Vacasà and were not able to get in when we arrived. Had to call for help. Ouside maintenence was not great. When we arrived we swept the driveway near the house and deck so we wouldnt track a very large amount of seeds from trees into the house. Back deck was the same. Maybe someone could have used a leaf blower to clean it up before we arrived.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2025
From a partner site

6/10 Okay

Beth W.

Cousins weekend

We had 9 people including several older women for the weekend. There were 6 beds with enough sheets, blankets and towels. It is a tri level so lots of steps. 1 bath in the main bedroom. 1 bath to be shared by the other bedrooms. Basement bathroom was small w lots of spiders, webs, dirt. Shower not usable. The house had a musty or mothball smell. Kitchen was well supplied. Need to bring coffee filters. It is in a great location on little glen lake. You can see sand dunes to the left from the shore. Nice big table to fit 8 chairs. Would be great in summer w beach/ water access.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2023
From a partner site

10/10 Excellent

Amy F.

Location can't be beat

This cottage sits right on Little Glen Lake, with an amazingly large, shaded yard and a great dock on the water. From the dock you can see the sand dunes and it is a beautiful sight. The road is relatively quiet, with the exception of early mornings when boaters are putting their boats in the water at the public dock nearby. I did not realize there is no A/C (my mistake). We visited in early July and did fine as the home has an abundance of shade, but when it gets hotter/muggy I wouldn't like it. The upstairs bedrooms do not have full window coverings; sleep masks were left which was a nice gesture. This is an older cottage and had a strong smell of moth balls when we first entered (as all the windows were closed). However, it aired out once we opened the windows. There is an abundance of space; a living area on the main and lower level. We enjoyed putting together a 1000 piece puzzle throughout the week that is on-site. Little Glen is a beautiful lake for kayaking and paddle boarding which we did. The kitchen is adequately supplied and includes both drip and K-cup coffee makers. We had 5 people and never had an issue with water pressure or hot water. As mentioned in another review the 3rd full bath is downstairs and is older and small, but useable.
From a partner site

6/10 Okay

Michelle H.

Great location

Big lot, right on the water, great for kids to swim.
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Nancy M.

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

Best Vacation!!

There were 12 of us and the space was perfect, we had plenty of room. There is a nice yard between the cottage and the lake. The beach, dock, and firepit were great, we definitely spent a lot of time down there. Glen Lake is beautiful. The kids enjoyed the clear water, sandy bottom, and the fact they could walk out in the water a long way. The cottage is in a great location, nice, and close to Glen Arbor. The town has several restaurants(Art's and Bear Paw Pizza were our favs), cute shops and an awesome park. You are very close to Sleeping Bear Dunes and Pierce Stocking Drive. We would love to come back in the future!
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2021

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