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Charming lakefront home with a firepit, washer/dryer, central AC

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Property grounds
Exterior
2 bedrooms, internet, bed sheets
TV, DVD player
Fridge, microwave, oven, stovetop

Overview of Charming lakefront home with a firepit, washer/dryer, central AC

Reviews
9.2

Wonderful

Popular amenities

  • Beach viewBeach viewBeach view

Explore the area

Map
Empire, MI
  • Popular LocationLittle Glen Lake1 min walk
  • Popular LocationSleeping Bear Dunes National Lakeshore5 min drive
  • Popular LocationSleeping Bear Point Coast Guard Station Maritime Museum6 min drive
  • AirportTraverse City, MI (TVC-Cherry Capital)47 min drive

Space details

2 bedrooms, 2 bathrooms, sleeps 8
101 sq m
Bedroom 1
    1 double bed
    2 twin/single beds
Bedroom 2
    1 queen bed
Common area
    1 sleep sofa/futon

Room options

About the area

Empire

On the beach.Stay at this Empire vacation home and you'll be within half a mile (1 km) of Little Glen Lake and 2 miles (3 km) of Pierce Stocking Scenic Drive. Sleeping Bear Dunes National Lakeshore and Lake Michigan are also within 6 miles (10 km).
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What's nearby

  • Little Glen Lake - 1 min walk
  • Pierce Stocking Scenic Drive - 3 min drive
  • Sleeping Bear Dunes National Lakeshore - 5 min drive
  • Sleeping Bear Point Coast Guard Station Maritime Museum - 6 min drive
  • Glen Lake - 6 min drive

Getting around

  • Cherry Capital Airport (TVC) - 47 min drive

Restaurants

  • Cherry Public House | Glen Arbor - 7 min drive
  • Boone Dock's - 7 min drive
  • Arts Tavern - 7 min drive
  • Friendly Tavern - 9 min drive
  • Cherry Republic - 7 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.

Charming lakefront home with a firepit, washer/dryer, central AC

Bywater Bungalow

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This lovely lakefront home on the west shore of Little Glen Lake boasts quality furnishings, 100 feet of lake frontage, and two comfortable bedrooms with a sofabed in the living room. This well-maintained home has all the comforts of home while having the setting of a true vacation.

Be sure to spend plenty of time outside. Grill meals and dine alfresco. Take the provided kayaks out on the water. And gather around the firepit and stargaze on a clear night.

THINGS TO KNOW
This property is managed by Vacasa Michigan LLC.

Parking notes: There is free parking available for 2 vehicles.



Damage waiver: The total cost of your reservation for this Property includes a nightly damage waiver fee, plus tax if applicable (the “Damage Waiver”). (A discount may be applied for stays of 28 nights or longer, if permitted.) The Damage Waiver covers you for up to $3,000 of accidental damage to the Property or its contents (such as furniture, fixtures, and appliances) as long as you report the incident to the host prior to checking out. The Damage Waiver fee eliminates the need for a traditional security deposit.
More information can be downloaded from the "Rental Agreement" on the checkout page.

Due to local laws or HOA requirements, guests must be at least 25 years of age to book. Guests under 25 must be accompanied by a parent or legal guardian for the duration of the reservation.

Property manager

Vacasa of Michigan

Languages

English, French, German, Italian, Spanish

Property amenities

Beach

  • On the beach

Internet

  • Internet access

Parking and transportation

  • Onsite parking

Kitchen

  • Refrigerator
  • Stovetop
  • Microwave
  • Oven
  • Cookware/dishes/utensils
  • Coffee/tea maker

Bedrooms

  • 2 bedrooms
  • Bed sheets provided
  • Sofa bed

Bathrooms

  • 2 bathrooms
  • Towels provided

Living spaces

  • Living room

Entertainment

  • TV with cable/satellite service
  • DVD player

Outdoor areas

  • Barbecue grill
  • Firepit

Laundry

  • Washing machine and dryer

Comfort

  • Air conditioning

Pets

  • No pets allowed

Suitability/Accessibility

  • Smoke-free property
  • Note from host: Smoking is not permitted anywhere on the premises.

Location highlights

  • On the lake
  • On the waterfront

Things to do

  • Kayak on site

Safety features

  • Carbon monoxide detector installed (host has indicated there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property)
  • Smoke detector installed (host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property)
  • Fire extinguisher
  • First aid kit

General

  • Unit size: 1088 sq ft (101 sq m)

Policies

Check-in

Check-in time starts at 4:00 PM
Contactless check-in available
Minimum check-in age: 25

Check-out

Check-out before 10:00 AM

Special check-in instructions

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

Pets

  • No pets allowed

Children and extra beds

  • Children are welcome.

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 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 first aid kit
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
Charges for extra guests may apply and vary according to property policy.
A cash deposit, credit card, or debit card for incidental charges and government-issued photo identification may be required upon check-in.
Special requests are subject to availability at the time of check-in. Special requests can't be guaranteed and may incur additional charges.
    This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business, or profession. Onsite parties or group events are strictly prohibited. For guests' safety, the property includes a carbon monoxide detector, a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector, and a first aid kit in each accommodation. Contactless check-in is available.

Property is also known as

88638

Charming lakefront home with a firepit, washer/dryer, central AC Reviews

Reviews

9.2

Wonderful

Rating 10 - Excellent. 10 out of 15 reviews" "
Rating 8 - Good. 4 out of 15 reviews" "
Rating 6 - Okay. 1 out of 15 reviews" "
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 15 reviews" "
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 15 reviews" "

9.8/10

Cleanliness

Reviews

6/10 Okay

DAVID O.

Liked: Cleanliness
Great location - The fee raping was disgusting
The location, and property were great, but the outrageous fees are enough to never use VRBO, or Vacasa again.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2023

8/10 Good

Lisa H.

Liked: Cleanliness
The Lake
We loved the town of Glen Arbor, the shops and restaurants were great. Sleeping Bear Dunes and the beach in Empire were beautiful. The house was clean, but for an Air B’B it was lacking many essential things. There was no dishwasher soap, no foil, Saran Wrap, baggies or basics in the fridge.when you travel far away from home you expect those things to be there! The bath towels fit the body of a toddler not a large adult!
Stayed 5 nights in Aug 2023

8/10 Good

Erin E.

Liked: Cleanliness
Just ok
We enjoyed our time here but there were some downfalls, especially for the price we paid. The outside of the house is outdated and needs some work. We liked the inside but it had no style and was just very basic. We love Glen Lake and the location was perfect. But the back yard had old chairs and table and zero firewood. The grill was also pretty dirty. I was bummed that this house doesn't allow late check-out and you have to pay for early check-in. They also do 4pm check-in and 10am check out..that one hour makes a difference. These big rental companies need to step it up if they don't want to loose out to hotels in the future.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2023

10/10 Excellent

Ester K., Albuquerque

Liked: Cleanliness
Beautiful cabin to rest and relax at
We spent a couple of days here and had a very relaxing time at the Bywater. Little Glen Lake was perfect fun for our two year old and we all had a blast.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2023

10/10 Excellent

Thia S.

Liked: Cleanliness
Plenty to do in the area for a fall visit.
Perfect location, beautiful lake views. The house is cosy and comfortable with plenty of room. We were there in October and would love to go back during summer.
Stayed 7 nights in Oct 2022

10/10 Excellent

Judy B.

Liked: Cleanliness
Perfect!
Our family loved this vacation getaway! The home was really nice inside and very clean. The beach was beautiful! The lake was crystal clear with a sandy bottom. We loved using the kayaks! We couldn't have had a better time! Thank you so so much for giving our family this much needed experience.
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2022

10/10 Excellent

casey h.

Liked: Cleanliness
Absolutely Perfect
I have nothing but wonderful things to say about this property. The location is great-right across from the dune climb. Short drive to town and national park. Our favorite part was being right on the water. We loved kayaking. The water is relative shallow until a certain point. Our girls lived going out themselves. We enjoyed sitting outside in the morning with coffee. It was so quiet and peaceful. In the evenings we enjoyed sitting by the fire. The house was immaculate. You can tell they really take their time cleaning and making this house presentable. I usually spend the first part of arrival sanitizing. I didn’t have that urge. This is the perfect little house to getaway. You wouldn’t need to leave the house it has everything you need. Downtown Glen Arbor was such a quick drive away anything you need you could get there. We enjoyed pizza from Bearpaw and lunch at Arts. We stopped at Anderson’s for a couple things. If you are on the fence just book this house! We cannot wait to go back. We’re already planning our next trip.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2022

10/10 Excellent

Terri S.

Liked: Cleanliness
Great location! Very comfortable for two couples.
Property manager responded quickly to our problem with the coffee maker.
Stayed 6 nights in Sep 2021

10/10 Excellent

Amanda J.

Liked: Cleanliness
Excellent Lake House
This lake house is excellent for families with kids of any age. Our older two kids enjoyed kayaking at all hours of the day, and our younger two kids enjoyed playing on the small sandy beach. The water is shallow in the lake - great for kids. This house is well-equipped. There was plenty of cleaning supplies, beach toys, towels, etc. I have stayed in many rentals, and this one had the best supplies available. For example, there was a rake in the building to clean the beach and the vacuum worked well. The surrounding area is great. We went on a draft horse wagon ride at Fantail Farms, we enjoyed a visit to Good Harbor Bay Beach, Empire Trail, Empire Park, and Glen Arbor. There is so much to do around this area, and the nature is beautiful!
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2021

10/10 Excellent

Molly H.

Liked: Cleanliness
Amazing !!!
Prime location on beautiful glen lake ! We enjoyed our stay so much we will Definitely be renting again . Check in and check out was really easy at the Leelanau vacation rentals - they were very helpful and friendly . We stayed with a group of friends who had never been to sleeping bear and the proximity to all of our favorite trails was amazing !! Was a little unsure about what to do with the recycling that we had - maybe another trash bin would be helpful for bigger groups . Otherwise , no complaints , rental was great , neighbors were very friendly !
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2020