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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
View of private raft from deck
Living Room
Living Room - view on lake
Reading Alcove
Reviews
10 out of 10 Exceptional
7 bedrooms1+ bathroomSleeps 10

Popular amenities

  • Kitchen
  • Washer
  • Dryer
  • Barbecue grill
  • Fireplace

Explore the area

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Glen Arbor, MI
  • Popular LocationGlen Lake1 min walk
  • Popular LocationLittle Glen Lake11 min walk
  • Popular LocationSleeping Bear Dunes National Lakeshore6 min drive
  • AirportTraverse City, MI (TVC-Cherry Capital)47 min drive

Rooms & beds

7 bedrooms (sleeps 10)

Bunk room #1

Bunk room #2

Bunk room #3

Child's Single

Grandma's Queen

Pop's First Floor

Wing Queen

1 bathroom, 1 half bathroom

Bathroom

Soap · Towels provided · Toilet · Shower only

Bathroom 2nd floor

Soap · Towels provided · Toilet

Outdoor

Shower only

Spaces

Deck or patio
Porch or lanai
Kitchen
Balcony
Dining Area

About this property

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

Prime Week beginning MONDAY August 28th newly AVAILABLE

Sparkling WATERFRONT Big Glen Lake - 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 shared fixed or floating raft for water-based activities. Dates available for Mon/Mon weekly rent are released in early January after family members have secured their dates. The log cabin is known as "Shack Tamarack" after the Tamarack trees which were felled for logs, gathered and peeled in nearby Cedar. It was designed by Chicago Architect 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 long benches & pine table 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 shares a fixed or floating raft with our adjacent cottage. 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. Kayaks & bikes may be rented in town.

Property manager

Ann - Member since 2000

Amenities

Kitchen
Washer
Dryer
Barbecue grill
Fireplace

House Rules

Check in after 4:00 PM
Minimum age to rent: 35
Check out before 10:00 AM

Children

Children allowed: ages 0-17
Wonderful for well behaved children.

Events

No events allowed

Pets

No pets allowed
We thank you & appreciate your understanding.

Smoking

Smoking is not permitted
We maintain smoke-free premises

Damage and incidentals

You will be responsible for any damage to the rental property caused by you or your party during your stay.

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 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

We should mention

A car is required for transportation to and from this property

About the area

Glen Arbor

Located in Glen Arbor, this cabin is on the waterfront. The area's natural beauty can be seen at Sleeping Bear Dunes National Lakeshore and Lake Michigan. Sleeping Bear Point Coast Guard Station Maritime Museum and Great Lakes Children's Museum are also worth visiting. Be sure to check out the area's animals with activities such as game walks and birdwatching.
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Glen Arbor, MI

What's nearby

  • Glen Lake - 1 min walk
  • Little Glen Lake - 11 min walk
  • Pierce Stocking Scenic Drive - 5 min drive
  • Sleeping Bear Dunes National Lakeshore - 6 min drive
  • Sleeping Bear Point Coast Guard Station Maritime Museum - 11 min drive

Getting around

  • Cherry Capital Airport (TVC) - 48 min drive

Restaurants

  • Cherry Public House | Glen Arbor - 5 min drive
  • Boone Dock's - 5 min drive
  • Arts Tavern - 5 min drive
  • Friendly Tavern - 10 min drive
  • Cherry Republic - 5 min drive

Reviews

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Exceptional

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8.8/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

10/10

Location

10/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Mary G.

Liked: Check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Shack Tamarack June 2022
Tucked away on a bluff overlooking picturesque Glen Lake, our stay at this historic, architecturally significant cabin shipped us back to a slower moving, more genteel era. We had a sense of the many happy family & friend gatherings accrued over time that likely happened there. Comfortable beds, generous hot water and new quality cookware added to our comfort. Antique furnishings plus warm fires in the fireplace amplified the coziness. Thanks for hosting us!
Stayed 8 nights in Jun 2022

10/10 Excellent

Phillip K.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Experiencing Shack Tamarack
This property is a combination of a unique historical log home carefully placed the shores of stunning Glen Lake. The home is very well laid out and is equipped to house and feed large groups. The kitchen is efficient, easy and well provisioned. From the shore to the swimming platform (large and excellent) is perhaps 100 yards of knee to waist deep crystal clear water. There are many special places in this house to explore and we tried to use each room. The reading nook and screen porch are inviting and we found the exterior (under the pines) shower refreshing. In short, this is a well preserved log home that defines the northern Michigan lake experience. Perfect.
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2020

10/10 Excellent

Charlene K.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Return to Glen Arbor
Absolute paradise! The perfect escape from Chicago urban bustle. By the end of the trip our 2 year old Audrey was referring to it as “her home.” We would highly recommend the log cabin to other families looking for peaceful retreat!
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2019
This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

10/10 Excellent

Jim J.

Wonderful log cabin with historic character on Glen Lake
We loved our week at Shack Tamarack. It’s a great old log cabin loaded with character, in an excellent private location on Glen Lake. Although we really liked the feel of the main room with its giant stone fireplace, we spent a lot of time on the screen porch, looking at the lake and enjoying the breeze. Although the cottage is 80+ years old, it has what one needs for an up-north vacation. The beds are comfortable, and the bathroom shower appears to be recently re-done and is quite nice. The kitchen is roomy and well-equipped, (although we chose to enjoy the many local restaurants). We have rented numerous cottages in the Glen Lake area over the years, but I have to say that Shack Tamarack is truly my favorite.
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2017
This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

10/10 Excellent

lisa w.

Peaceful lake retreat
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.

About the host

Hosted by Ann - Member since 2000

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

Why they chose this property

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.

What makes this property unique

Our historic, architecturally unique log cabin is a haven of peace offering comforts and amenities. Great wifi but consciously absent media bells & whistles.
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