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Couples Retreat. Perfect getaway with all the amenities.

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A wooden deck with outdoor furniture overlooking a lake.
A bedroom with a bed, a nightstand, a chair, a ceiling fan, a window with blinds, and a framed picture on the wall.
A bathroom with a large mirror, a sink, and two wall-mounted light fixtures. There are towels hanging on a rack and a shower curtain visible.
A room with a wooden floor, a bench with a floral cushion, a window, and a door.
A modern kitchen with wooden ceiling beams, a built-in island, stainless steel appliances, and a cozy seating area with a sofa and cushions.

Reviews

10 out of 10
Exceptional

Highlights

  • Garage parking available
    Enjoy the convenience of garage parking - a rare offering in the area.
  • Centrally-located
    You're never far from where you need to be with this convenient location.
  • Discover nearby landmarks
    Near Glen Lake
1 bedroom1 bathroomSleeps 2

Popular amenities

  • Patio
  • Barbecue grill
  • Air conditioning
  • Garage parking available
  • Refrigerator
  • Internet

Explore the area

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Empire, MI
  • Place, Little Glen Lake
    ‪1 min walk‬
  • Place, Glen Lake
    ‪2 min walk‬
  • Place, Crystal River
    ‪4 min drive‬
  • Airport, Traverse City, MI (TVC-Cherry Capital)
    ‪43 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

1 bedroom (sleeps 2)

1 bathroom

Bathroom 1

Toilet · Shower only

Spaces

Deck or patio
Porch or lanai
Kitchen
Dining area

About this property

Couples Retreat. Perfect getaway with all the amenities.

Beautiful one bedroom second floor apartment over a 3 car detached garage. Very
private. Kitchen is equipped with microwave, refrigerator/freezer/icemaker. Range and microwave. New cabinets with granite countertops. Use this as your base of operations to see and enjoy all that Leelanau County and the Grand Traverse region has to offer. Great biking with the new heritage trail nearby. Visit historic fishtown in Leland, tour some of the areas great wineries. Charter a trip to fish for salmon out of either Glen Arbor or Leland. Traverse City is only half an hour away and is a foodies paradise with dozens of really fine restaurants and micro breweries. The apartment overlooks both Big and Little Glen. Enjoy great sunsets over the dunes from your own private deck right next to Glen Lake. Bring your boat and use the dedicated anchorage and your own private dock for great swimming and fishing.
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House Rules

Check in after 4:00 PM
Check out before 10:00 AM
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Children

Adults only
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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
Please leave the windows shut on the lake side if you are leaving for any longer than an hour or so if it looks at all like rain.

Important information

You need to know

Property # 736820
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 not indicated whether there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property; consider bringing a portable detector with you on the trip
Host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher and a deadbolt lock
This property has outdoor spaces, such as balconies, patios, terraces which may not be suitable for children; if you have concerns, we recommend contacting the property prior to your arrival to confirm they can accommodate you in a suitable room

About the neighborhood

Empire

Located in Empire, this apartment is on a lake. The area's natural beauty can be seen at Lake Michigan and Sleeping Bear Dunes National Lakeshore. Sleeping Bear Point Coast Guard Station Maritime Museum and Burnett Park are also worth visiting. Enjoy the area's slopes with cross-country skiing and snowboarding, and don't miss out on the ice skating and sledding.
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Empire, MI

What's nearby

  • Little Glen Lake - 1 min walk - 0.1 km
  • Glen Lake - 2 min walk - 0.2 km
  • Sleeping Bear Dunes National Lakeshore - 2 min drive - 2.6 km
  • Crystal River - 4 min drive - 5.4 km
  • Sleeping Bear Point Coast Guard Station Maritime Museum - 11 min drive - 10.1 km

Getting around

  • Cherry Capital Airport (TVC) - 50 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Cherry Republic - ‬4 min drive
  • ‪Art's Tavern - ‬4 min drive
  • ‪Boonedocks - ‬4 min drive
  • ‪River Club Glen Arbor - ‬4 min drive
  • ‪Leelanau Coffee Roasting Co. - ‬4 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Couples Retreat. Perfect getaway with all the amenities. pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

How much is parking?

Onsite parking is available at the property.

What time is check-in at Couples Retreat. Perfect getaway with all the amenities.?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Couples Retreat. Perfect getaway with all the amenities.?

Check-out is at 10:00 AM.

Where is Couples Retreat. Perfect getaway with all the amenities. located?

Situated on a lake, this apartment building is steps from Little Glen Lake, and within 3 mi (5 km) of Lake Michigan and Sleeping Bear Dunes National Lakeshore. Glen Lake and Pierce Stocking Scenic Drive are also within 3 mi (5 km).

Reviews

10

Exceptional

Reviews are presented in chronological order, subject to a moderation process, and verified unless otherwise labeled.
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Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 49 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 49 reviews

10/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

10/10

Location

10/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great place and wonderful hosts!
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2025
Response from VrboOwner on Jul 15, 2025
thanks for your grest review! Hope to see you next year!
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Beautiful and Relaxing

The lake is beautiful and there is plenty to do on the property and nearby. The apartment was clean and private and Joan and Bob were wonderful hosts.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2023
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Glen Arbor Getaway

Perfect little spot to rest and recharge. Everything that you need is close by and the beauty of the Sleeping Bear National Park is minutes away.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Fantastic!

Very welcoming and quiet for a quick trip up north.
Stayed 5 nights in Jun 2018
Response from VrboOwner on Mar 17, 2020
Thanks for the nice review. Hope to see you again next year. The Hawleys
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Nice getaway place

Wife and I stayed for a week in July. Very well appointed place, with a great location. Nice for 2 people. Bob and Joan were friendly and took care of any issues we had.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2024
Archival

10/10 Excellent

Great cabin, perfect location

Very nice, basic, clean cabin with everything you need in a perfect location. Equal distance from north and south end of park so perfect for visiting both easily. The cabin is set far back from the road so very peaceful and the oversize front window makes the living room a very pleasant place to sit and muse. The park across the street is quiet and pleasant with a great dock you can hang out on and swim off after a day of exploring. Great place!
Response from VrboOwner on Mar 17, 2020
This review does not belong to our apartment.
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Wonderful stay!

Such a lovely place. So clean and the property is beautiful, great views of Little Glen and Big Glen. Loved the space down by the water and watching sunsets. We brought our boat and the launch is just down the road and it was great to be able to keep our boat in the water too. So many places to explore close by... hiking, biking, wineries, beaches, great food. And it was great to have laundry in the unit as well! Wonderful place to stay!
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2019
Response from VrboOwner on Mar 17, 2020
So happy you enjoyed your stay! We look forward to seeing you again.
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Very comfortable apartment!

Very cute and well appointed apartment. Owner was available for anything we needed. She was kind enough to mail some things we left behind. Lake worked well for our paddle boards and the pontoon boat we rented.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2020
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Wonderful Week

We spent a wonderful week in Bob & Joan’s place, and could not have been happier. Sparkling clean, perfect location, and lots of amenities. Communication with the hosts was great, and as an added bonus, Curley (the dog & co-host) brought us a twig or leaf as a present every day! Can’t wait to return next year.
Stayed 7 nights in Sep 2020
Response from VrboOwner on Sep 29, 2020
We are glad you had a great visit. Look forward to seeing you next year.
Archival

10/10 Excellent

As good as advertised!

This truly is a couple's retreat. It is exactly as pictured so is plush yet comfortable. The outside deck and private dock are a big plus for summer water activities. The kitchen is equipped to allow fixing meals if you care to do so. Bob and Joan are gracious hosts very familiar with the area and what it has to offer (which is a lot!) You won't be disappointed.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2017
Response from VrboOwner on Mar 17, 2020
We are so glad you enjoyed your stay and hope you return. Thanks for the great review!
Archival

10/10 Excellent

Beautiful apartment in a perfect location

This is the perfect spot for a couple to enjoy the Leelanau peninsula from. The apartment is beautiful, very clean, and nicely decorated. You have your own deck and private dock to enjoy Glen lake from, and even have use of 2 kayaks along with the oars and life jackets. You have a sunrise view over Big Glen Lake from your bed in the morning, and sunset view over Little Glen from the couch, or even better from the dock. Loved, loved, loved it. Also, hosts Bob and Joan are very nice!
Stayed 6 nights in Sep 2017
Response from VrboOwner on Mar 17, 2020
So glad you enjoyed you stay. Hope to see you again soon. Nice to have the apt left spotless!
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Lovely Property

My husband and I enjoyed a week at this lovely property! We have been coming to the Leelanau area for 30+ years. This was our first time staying here and hope to return in the future. Bob and Joan are kind and gracious hosts! The apartment was such a pleasure to stay in. The trees, the water, the location...just beautiful! We did not have the best of weather, but when we did have a break from the rain, we enjoyed a drive thru Pierce Stocking Scenic Drive, a hike to Empire Bluff, sunsets in various beaches, a long bike ride on the Tart Trail, shopping in TC, and trying out a few new restaurants (WREN and Mundos Coffee House, Suttons Bay, Broomstack Kitchen, in Maple City, and Farm Club in TC)! Do try to make it to Moomers Farm for the best ice cream experience, also in TC! It was always a welcome to return from our outings, to a comfortable and pleasant place! ~Deborah G
Stayed 7 nights in Sep 2020
Response from VrboOwner on Oct 15, 2020
Deborah and Larry: What a pleasure to have you as guests - even though the weather wasn't first class you folks stayed busy and when you left - the apartment looked like nobody had been there - thank you and we look forward to seeing you again.
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Perfect Spot!

Great location, Property owners Bob and Joan very welcoming. Unit very clean and comfortable. We look forward to our next stay there.
Stayed 7 nights in Sep 2022
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Week on Little Glenn Lake

Joan and Bob's property is just as pictured with great access to the lake and private dock. We really enjoyed the included kayaks as well as proximity to hiking, biking and Glenn Arbor. We will stay here again.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2022
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Ideal accomodations!

This garage apartment was the perfect place for us! Bob and Joan are so welcoming and have created a renter's dream! The apartment is comfortable and cozy with a gorgeous view of the water. The kitchen is stocked with everything needed to prepare home-cooked meals including our own barbecue. We had our own deck and dock complete with kayaks. We stayed for three weeks and wish it could have been longer! We will definitely be back!
Stayed 14 nights in Jul 2022
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Excellent stay near Glen Arbor

Wonderful hilltop lakefront location on Little Glen. The in-law apartment over the garage was as comfortable and easy to use as you could hope for.
Stayed 7 nights in Sep 2021
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Wonderful!

Perfect for a couple’s retreat! We actually stayed for a full 2 weeks and it was perfect - private, clean, right on the water but still close to lots of dining and other activities! Bob and Joan were excellent and friendly hosts!
Stayed 14 nights in Jun 2021
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

We had an awesome time

The place is very clean! The location is perfect for exploring Sleeping Bear NP, Glen Arbor, and the area. The hosts are very helpful.
Stayed 8 nights in Jun 2021
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Don't stay here because we want it all to ourselves

Really nice for couples! Very well designed and built apartment with nice deck and uniquely sheltered dock landing where we spent much time sitting and enjoying the lake. Centrally-located in the Sleeping Bear and Glen Arbor area. Kitchen is nicely-stocked if you prefer to eat in, or grill. A fine getaway, nice hosts.
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2021
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Return visit did not disappoint

As the title indicates, this was our second stay at the Hawley property. We found it so appealing last Fall that we booked it again this year. It is a perfect spot for two people! You have all the comforts of home and a beautiful view of Glen Lake! Even with rain and cooler temperatures, our visit was a memorable one! We may just have to go for number three next year!
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2019
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Wonderful Experience

A quiet and relaxing location to stay! The apartment is private (separated from the main house) with it's living room windows offering a beautiful view of Glen Lake. A small private dock is located on the water for the guests, separate from the owner's dock - great for morning coffee by the water! The apartment is kept clean and provides all necessities with the exception of towels/bed linens/toiletries (which the owner notifies you about before visiting so you can prepare). The apartment is in a great location that allows easy access to the local attractions such as Sleeping Bear Dunes, Cherry Republic, and local wineries and restaurants. Bob was easy to communicate with and offered us suggestions for things to do in the area. If you're interested in a relaxing trip near Glen Lake, I highly recommend taking advantage of this beautiful property!
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Paradise

Glen Lake views out your windows, comfortable outside patio and seating on the lake's edge. Kayaks beached and ready to paddle to the dunes for a closer look. The apartment provided all we needed to come home make dinner and get a good night sleep. Biking, walking and kyaking trails in all directions. Picturesque Glen Arbor a few miles away.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2019
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

A great week up north!

We had a great experience at the carriage house! We have stayed in multiple different places in this area, but none have been as nice! The kitchen and bathroom are updated with beautiful countertops and appliances. The bedroom is large as well. There’s a great outdoor sitting area with a view of the lake as well as a private deck/dock on the lake. The owners were wonderful and helpful too. The location is great since it’s on the lake, and Sleeping Bear Dunes National Park and the Heritage Trail are right there. Overall, we had such a wonderful experience and I’d definitely recommend this place as well as want to return again! We joked that it is so perfect that we’d just like to stay there and not leave! Thank you for a fabulous week!!
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2019
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

We love this place, an annual tradition

This was our 3rd summer staying in Bob & Joan's guest cottage. We love the location, being on the lake and how it feels like a home away from home. We look forward to returning for many years to come. Bob & Joan, thank you for your hospitality.
Stayed 6 nights in Jun 2019
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Perfect getaway

Great apartment on a waterfront property on Little Glen Lake. Bob & Joan were great at check-in. The apartment is very comfortable, everything provided (except sheets & towels). Loved having our own private waterfront deck and dock with kayaks for our use. We will be back! Thank you!
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2019

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