Gather and Relax on Little Glen Lake at Blue Haven

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A lakeside seating area with Adirondack chairs, a fire pit, and a view of the lake and distant hills.
A bedroom with a large window, a bed with blue bedding, a white lamp, and a view of a grassy area and trees.
A room with two grey armchairs, a small table, and a standing fan. Large windows provide a view of trees and a body of water.
A living room with a blue sofa, a brown ottoman, and a stone fireplace.
A spacious dining area with a large wooden table and six chairs, a central island with kitchen appliances, and a view of the outdoors through large windows.

Reviews

10 out of 10
Exceptional

Highlights

  • Room to spread out
    Enjoy spacious layout that give everyone more room to relax.
  • 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
    Walk to Glen Lake

Popular amenities

  • On beach
  • Patio
  • Barbecue grill
  • Pet-friendly
  • Air-conditioning
  • Refrigerator

Explore the area

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Empire, MI
  • Place, Little Glen Lake
    ‪3 min walk‬
  • Place, Glen Lake
    ‪10 min walk‬
  • Place, Crystal River
    ‪5 min drive‬
  • Airport, Traverse City, MI (TVC-Cherry Capital)
    ‪43 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

4 bedrooms (sleeps 15)

Bedroom 1

1 King Bed

Bedroom 2

1 King Bed

Bedroom 3

2 Single Beds and 1 King Bed

Bedroom 4

+1
4 Single Beds and 1 King Bed

4 bathrooms

Bathroom 1

Toilet · Shower only

Bathroom 2

Toilet · Shower only

Bathroom 3

Bathtub or shower · Toilet

Bathroom 4

Toilet · Shower only

Spaces

Deck or patio
Kitchen
Separate dining area

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About the area

Empire

Located in Empire, this holiday home is in a rural area and on the beach. The area's natural beauty can be seen at Sleeping Bear Dunes National Lakeshore and Lake Michigan. Discover the area's water adventures with nearby swimming, or enjoy the great outdoors with hiking.
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Map
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

  • Traverse City, MI (TVC-Cherry Capital) - 43 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Cherry Republic - ‬5 min drive
  • ‪Art's Tavern - ‬5 min drive
  • ‪Boonedocks - ‬5 min drive
  • ‪River Club Glen Arbor - ‬6 min drive
  • ‪Leelanau Coffee Roasting Co. - ‬5 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Gather and Relax on Little Glen Lake at Blue Haven pet-friendly?

Yes, pets are allowed at this property.

How much is parking at Gather and Relax on Little Glen Lake at Blue Haven?

On-site parking is available at the property.

What time is check-in at Gather and Relax on Little Glen Lake at Blue Haven?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Gather and Relax on Little Glen Lake at Blue Haven?

Checkout is at 10:00 AM.

Where is Gather and Relax on Little Glen Lake at Blue Haven located?

Nestled on the beach, this Empire holiday home is within a 10-minute walk of Little Glen Lake and Glen Lake. Sleeping Bear Dunes National Lakeshore and Pierce Stocking Scenic Drive are also within 3 miles (5 km).

Reviews

10

Exceptional

Reviews are presented in chronological order, subject to a moderation process, and verified unless otherwise labelled.
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Rating 10 - Excellent. 7 out of 7 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 0 out of 7 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 0 out of 7 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 7 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 7 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
This was our second time staying here with our good family friends. The house is clean, spacious, and has an enormous yard and waterfront that’s ideal for kid and adult relaxation. We look forward to returning next summer.
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2025
Response from VrboOwner on 31 Aug, 2025
Thanks for coming back to our property! We were glad to host you again and look forward to seeing you again next year as well!
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10/10 Excellent

Vacation at Blue Haven

Rating Details: The property manager was very helpful. The vacation rental was clean. I was very happy with the location. I was very satisfied with the condition of the vacation rental. Overall, I recommend this vacation rental. Reviewer Comments: A beautiful, memorable location on Little Glen Lake. This was our third year to stay here and we absolutely love it. Bringing our family together is very special and we look forward to this every year. We also enjoy the downtown area of Glen Arbor and love the restaurants and shopping. The River Club is a must as it has bands most every day/night, mini golf and food!
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
We stayed here with extended family for a 4 day reunion. The house is really nice, clean, well laid out, and has an amazing deck, 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.
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2025
Response from VrboOwner on 2 Oct, 2025
Glad to hear your family enjoyed the spacious accommodations and lake! Hope you'll think of us for future stays as well!
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Excellent Stay!

We stayed here for the first time with another family, after having rented several houses in Empire and Glen Arbor. We found the house incredibly clean and welcoming. With two families and a total of seven children, the house had more than enough room for us. We loved every minute and are already planning to return next summer. We're very grateful for the hospitality!
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Back to Glen Arbor after 12 years

This house was a wonderful place to stay in. Plenty of space for 3 generations of our family. Large kitchen eating area and nice quiet spaces as well. Loved having the big yard to play in. Plenty of linens, towels, beach towels. They had paper products and dish and laundry soap for our use. Bedrooms were very large and could accommodate lots of people Will rent this again
Stayed 9 nights in Jun 2025
Response from VrboOwner on 8 Aug, 2025
Thank you so much for your thoughtful review! We can't wait to host you again!
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Beyond our wildest dreams!

Every single aspect of our stay was pleasant. The beds were comfortable and plentiful. The amount and quantity of linens was impressive. I was finding stashes of towels, washcloths, blankets, sheets, etc. in every nook and cranny. And the towels were thick and BEAUTIFUL! We celebrated my Mom’s 89th birthday. This place was perfect for us. Plenty of space to gather, nice grill to cook burgers, awesome fire pit near the lake, kayaks and oars for us to enjoy and aver a dozen beach towels! My cousin is a builder in the area and he was quite impressed by the quality of the extensive renovation that looked like it was done just prior to our stay. We hope to gather again at this wonderful home!
Stayed 3 nights in May 2024
Response from VrboOwner on 1 Jun, 2024
Thank you so much for your detailed and thoughtful review, Cherie! We were thrilled to share your comments with the owner. They put a lot of work into their updates and were delighted to hear that their efforts were enjoyed. We look forward to hosting you again any time!
From a partner site

10/10 Excellent

Best Family Vacation

Rating Details: The property manager was very helpful. The vacation rental was spotless. I was very happy with the location. I was very satisfied with the condition of the vacation rental. Overall, I recommend this vacation rental. Reviewer Comments: We have stayed here three times now and love it more each time. The home is clean and welcoming. The deck and backyard are great for families, and we love walking out into the lake with the kids. We've stayed at many homes on Glen Lake and know this is the best home there is.
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