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Large house on beautiful lake, adjoins Sleeping Bear Dunes National Lakeshore

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TV, table tennis, offices
Property grounds
Exterior
5 bedrooms, desk, iron/ironing board, free WiFi
Fridge, microwave, oven, stovetop
Reviews
9.8

Exceptional

Entire home

5 bedrooms3 bathroomsSleeps 153000 sq ft

Popular amenities

  • DryerDryerDryer
  • WasherWasherWasher
  • Barbecue grillBarbecue grillBarbecue grill
  • KitchenKitchenKitchen
  • Outdoor spaceOutdoor spaceOutdoor space
  • Air conditioningAir conditioningAir conditioning

Explore the area

Map
Empire, MI
  • Popular LocationGlen Lake4 min drive
  • Popular LocationSleeping Bear Point Coast Guard Station Maritime Museum9 min drive
  • Popular LocationSleeping Bear Dunes National Lakeshore9 min drive
  • AirportTraverse City, MI (TVC-Cherry Capital)52 min drive

About this property

Entire place

You'll have the entire home to yourself and will only share it with other guests in your party.

Large house on beautiful lake, adjoins Sleeping Bear Dunes National Lakeshore

Spacious home on 100' of private beach frontage. Contemporary home includes five bedrooms, three bathrooms, with a private dock on the sand beach, sand bottom Little Glen Lake. Large living room with direct access to a large deck that leads to the dock. Oversized master bedroom with amazing lake views, and an enclosed porch for additional space for game playing, TV viewing, and additional dining. The shallow water is perfect for large multi-generational families and children.
Includes kayaks and a mooring for your own boat or a boat you may rent.

Property manager

Bob Ashmun

Languages

English

Property amenities

Beach

  • On a private beach
  • Beach loungers

Ski

  • Cross-country skiing nearby
  • Snowboarding nearby

Internet

  • Available in the house: Free WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • Onsite parking options include a garage

Kitchen

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Cookware, dishware, and utensils
  • Dishwasher
  • Microwave
  • Oven
  • Paper towels
  • Refrigerator
  • Spices
  • Stovetop
  • Toaster

Dining

  • Dining table

Bedrooms

  • 5 bedrooms
  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • 3 bathrooms
  • Shower only
  • Soap
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels provided

Living spaces

  • Dining table
  • Living room
  • Separate dining area

Entertainment

  • Games
  • TV with cable/satellite channels

Outdoor areas

  • Barbecue grill
  • Dock
  • Firepit
  • Garden
  • Outdoor furniture
  • Patio

Laundry

  • Washing machine

Work spaces

  • Desk
  • Desk chair
  • Office

Comfort

  • Air conditioning
  • Heating

Pets

  • No pets allowed

Suitability/Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • Wheelchair accessibility
  • Smoke-free property

Services and conveniences

  • Iron/ironing board

Location highlights

  • In a rural location
  • Near a health/beauty spa
  • Near a hospital
  • On a lake
  • On the waterfront

Things to do

  • Arcade/game room on site
  • Golf on site
  • Kayak on site
  • Snow sports gear on site
  • Table tennis on site
  • Tennis
  • Basketball nearby
  • Birdwatching nearby
  • Casino nearby
  • Cycling nearby
  • Fishing nearby
  • Golfing nearby
  • Hiking/biking trails nearby
  • Hunting nearby
  • Jet skiing nearby
  • Kayaking nearby
  • Motor boating nearby
  • Mountain biking nearby
  • Swimming nearby
  • Water skiing nearby
  • Water tubing nearby
  • Wildlife walks nearby
  • Windsurfing nearby
  • Winery tours nearby

Safety features

  • Carbon monoxide detector (host has indicated there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property)
  • Smoke detector (host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property)
  • Fire extinguisher
  • Deadbolt lock

General

  • 1 unit
  • Garden
  • Unit size: 3,000 square feet

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Policies

Check-in

Check-in time starts at 4:00 PM
Minimum check-in age: 30

Check-out

Check-out before 10:30 AM

Special check-in instructions

You will receive an email from the host with check-in and check-out instructions

Pets

Pets not allowed

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome
Note from host: Large guest bedrooms for children to play

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
Note from host: Wedding parties are not allowed
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 deadbolt lock
This property is managed through our partner, Vrbo. You will receive an email from Vrbo with a link to a Vrbo account, where you can change or cancel your reservation

About the area

Empire

Located in Empire, this vacation home is in a rural area and on the beach. The area's natural beauty can be seen at Lake Michigan and Sleeping Bear Dunes National Lakeshore. Traveling with kids? Consider Sleeping Bear Point Coast Guard Station Maritime Museum and Great Lakes Children's Museum. Be sure to check out the area's animals with activities such as game walks and birdwatching.
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What's nearby

  • Little Glen Lake - 1 min walk
  • Glen Lake - 4 min drive
  • Pierce Stocking Scenic Drive - 8 min drive
  • Sleeping Bear Point Coast Guard Station Maritime Museum - 9 min drive
  • Sleeping Bear Dunes National Lakeshore - 9 min drive

Getting around

  • Cherry Capital Airport (TVC) - 53 min drive

Restaurants

  • Cherry Public House | Glen Arbor - 7 min drive
  • Boone Dock's - 7 min drive
  • Arts Tavern - 7 min drive
  • Friendly Tavern - 13 min drive
  • Cherry Republic - 7 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Large house on beautiful lake, adjoins Sleeping Bear Dunes National Lakeshore pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

What time is check-in at Large house on beautiful lake, adjoins Sleeping Bear Dunes National Lakeshore?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Large house on beautiful lake, adjoins Sleeping Bear Dunes National Lakeshore?

Check-out is at 10:30 AM.

Where is Large house on beautiful lake, adjoins Sleeping Bear Dunes National Lakeshore located?

Nestled on the beach, this Empire vacation home is 0.1 mi (0.1 km) from Little Glen Lake and 2.6 mi (4.2 km) from Lake Michigan. Glen Lake is 1.6 mi (2.5 km) away.

Reviews

9.8

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 23 out of 26 reviews" "
Rating 8 - Good. 1 out of 26 reviews" "
Rating 6 - Okay. 2 out of 26 reviews" "
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9.6/10

Cleanliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

David Z., Kalamazoo, MI

Liked: Cleanliness
Lots of space & beautiful setting
The house has lots of space and plenty of beds for a large group! It was very clean. The location and views are amazing!! We really had a great time!
Stayed 3 nights in May 2024

6/10 Okay

James W.

Liked: Cleanliness
Little Glen Lake
Positives: many games, puzzles, outdoor chalk, etc. to entertain the children sandy, shallow beach Sleeping Bear dunes with trails and Lake Michigan beaches very close Negatives: dish washer was broken all week - an inconvenience with 15 to cook for and serve 2 of the kayaks were childrens size ~ 6 feet long, 3rd kayak was a double no salt, sugar, oil, insufficient garbage bags, etc. - basic supplies
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

lori f.

Liked: Cleanliness
Family Time
Great spot for a mini family reunion.
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

Karen S.

Liked: Cleanliness
Memorable week!
14 family members fit very comfortably in this nice house. The area is amazing, with the dunes, Glen Arbor, Empire & Traverse City. We canoed down Crystal River, swam at many Lake Michigan beaches & went on long bike rides. We rented a pontoon & tubed & swam. The only down side was that the lake had the swimmer’s itch & it is very shallow in front. Luckily, Lake Michigan is very close. The house is well equipped (non stick pans are needed). Many great memories were made at this house!
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

Joni S.

Liked: Cleanliness
Been there Dune that
Beautiful property with wonderful accommodations. Would highly recommend!
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

MaryAnn S.

Liked: Cleanliness
Another Special week at “Been there Dune that”
This is the third year our family has stayed at this great house.We love the location and the house set-up is perfect. There are 15 of us ranging in ages from 5-81 -we traveled from Bainbridge Island , NC, Colorado and VA. Bob Ashmun is a pleasure to deal with and always responds promptly.. We loved sitting on the deck or dock. Each family has their own bedroom. The kitchen is well stocked and the place is quite clean. We love coming here and hope to be able to come again. I highly recommend it!
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2023

10/10 Excellent

Gerald P., Grand Rapids, Michigan

Liked: Cleanliness
Great time at Glen Lake
This home was great for our family of 12 (4 under the age of 11 and 8 adults). Most days the weather was cool and/or rainy, but the trails and other activities kept us busy and enjoying ourselves. The only hiccup was with the internet, but with Bob’s help it was quickly resolved. A wonderful time was had by all.
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2023

10/10 Excellent

Edita J.

Liked: Cleanliness
Family vacation
Nice, spacious and convenient house for family vacations!
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2022

10/10 Excellent

Joni S.

Liked: Cleanliness
Wonderful family retreat
This is our second stay at this property and it did not disappoint. Very clean, a lot of room and a beautiful view on the water. Bob was great to work with as well.
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2022

10/10 Excellent

Linda Z.

Liked: Cleanliness
perfect family retreat
Beautiful lake - shallow a long way out - great for young grandkids. House was a good size for 3 families. Convenient location to Glen Arbor, Empire, sand dunes, etc.
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2022