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

This is a little piece of heaven. Close to town, yet away from the hustle and bustle. Quiet cabin on Big Glen, perfect for a family or two. Its a great place to get away from it all, relax on the hammock, enjoy a book by the fire, or swim in the beautiful lake.

Well maintained log cabin, sympathetically updated, stands proudly on the shore of a pristine blue lake with the best swimming around. It was a pleasure to be able to share an available week between the use of 3rd & 4th generation family members. A place to come to get away from it all, relax, reflect & enjoy. Thank you for sharing & your sensitive stewardship. Hope to return.

We wanted a low-key getaway somewhat out of the ordinary to relax, swim, read and enjoy family. This log cabin filled the bill. It takes one back with the stone fireplace and chimney at one end surrounded by vintage, well-maintained seating in which to relax in the firelight. We cooked and ate at the old pine table, sitting on the long pine benches at either side. WiFi is good but using it is a distraction which detracts from the ambiance. New for 2014 was a nice large shower instead of the old tub as well as an outdoor shower area with hot as well as cold water. This more than makes up for the 1 1/2 baths in the cabin. There was also a new leather lounge chair and footstool. Not everything is new, nor does it need to be. It is obvious the family maintains the comfortable, easy character of the cabin replacing as necessary and repairing the old. Read the bedroom description, it is accurate. Don't try to pack in 10-12. There were 8 of us treading lightly and appreciative that the 3rd generation owners are willing to share with others this wonderful piece of history on this gorgeous lake. Come and enjoy if you wish peace and serenity. Pass it by if you want bells, whistles & modern electronic amenities because wifi is it. We will be back and hope to stay for 2 weeks. Thank you for your hospitality.

We are so lucky to have had the opportunity to stay in this wonderful log cabin which is now shared most of the season by the 3rd & 4th generations. When we arrived, it was what I had hoped for of a historic log cabin on a lake. Glen Lake is crystal blue and the private dock and raft led to many swims in the crystal water. We enjoyed early evenings on the screen porch, retreating to read in the living room around the big stone fireplace. Lounging on the deck and just talking was also a great pastime as some wandered in from the bike trails, one of numerous park hikes (fabulously situated to the Sleeping Bear Dunes National Lakeshore), perusing the shops & galleries or playing on the water. The family obviously takes pride in sharing this special place and does a good job of preserving its historic character and mementos while keeping the essential comforts up-to-date. Don't come here for any technical bells, whistles or TV (there isn't one), but for peace and rejuvenation. If you need to be connected the WiFi provided was reliable. We would love to visit again, our memories are fond and our hosts gracious. Thank you

I was invited to join some friends for a part of their vacation last year. They said a 4 generation family log cabin in the woods at the edge of a lake. I took them up on their offer to visit an area I knew little about not really knowing what to expect. LAKE! It is a gorgeous , clear turquoise spring fed lake. Loved the cabin with the funky bunkrooms which are entered off an outdoor covered balcony and have partitions which are about 10 feet high. I slept in the double between the 2 with the kids and could hear them telling stories until they dozed off...The more private queen rooms having been commandeered by my hosts. This place is special. I enjoyed my too short stay and am prompted to write this review as I look forward to returning this year.