Little Glen Lakefront Vacation Home, Sandy Beach
House in Sleeping Bear Dunes, MI
8 guests · 3 bedrooms · 2 baths
Reasons to book
Guests love it hereGuests give this property a top rating
Top-tier experienceOne of the higher cost properties in the area
Includes essentialsGarden, Kitchen or Kitchenette, Internet / Wifi and more
About this house rental
This home offers spectacular views that can't be found anywhere else! Enjoy this updated ranch home (95 feet of lakefront!) directly on Little Glen Lake. Located between Sleeping Bear Sand Dunes 'Dune Climb' and Pierce Stocking Scenic drive and can be accessed via the (paved) Heritage Trail directly across the street.
This 3 bedroom 2 bath home is great for your family. There is easy water access given the gentle slope to the sandy beach, and perfect lake bottom. A large yard too!
Great floor plan with large tiled foyer/entry, a kitchen layout that accommodates not only the chef in the family but the critics too. The house has many updates including stainless steel appliances. Large dining room with a three seasons porch off the back. It has a spacious master suite overlooking the lake, with a king bed and full bath. The second bedroom has a queen bed and the third bedroom has two sets up bunk beds. The outdoor patio has an eight person table and Adirondack chairs will be on shore. Two kayaks as well!! All kitchen, bed, and bath linens provided.
Empire, to the south, has a nice public beach on Lake Michigan with a playground. Glen Arbor, to the North, has great restaurants and shops.
This is such an amazing way to experience all of the beauty that Northern Michigan has to offer.
Keywords: Lake, ranch, accessible, home, house, family,
This 3 bedroom 2 bath home is great for your family. There is easy water access given the gentle slope to the sandy beach, and perfect lake bottom. A large yard too!
Great floor plan with large tiled foyer/entry, a kitchen layout that accommodates not only the chef in the family but the critics too. The house has many updates including stainless steel appliances. Large dining room with a three seasons porch off the back. It has a spacious master suite overlooking the lake, with a king bed and full bath. The second bedroom has a queen bed and the third bedroom has two sets up bunk beds. The outdoor patio has an eight person table and Adirondack chairs will be on shore. Two kayaks as well!! All kitchen, bed, and bath linens provided.
Empire, to the south, has a nice public beach on Lake Michigan with a playground. Glen Arbor, to the North, has great restaurants and shops.
This is such an amazing way to experience all of the beauty that Northern Michigan has to offer.
Keywords: Lake, ranch, accessible, home, house, family,
Amenities
Kitchen or Kitchenette
Internet / Wifi
Parking
Laundry
Balcony or Patio
Dishwasher
TV
Garden
Family friendly
Map of Sleeping Bear Dunes, MI
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Reviews
6.0
First, let me say the owner responded and answered my questions quickly. The location is great. The size was more than big enough for the two of us. It is close to the Sleeping Bear Dunes, very close, close to Glen Arbor, location is perfect. Nice that they allow use of their Kayaks, we just didnt have time.
I just feel 450.00 a night is high for this property in it's present condition.
Things I would suggest, cleaning or replacing the carpets (which she said they are doing soon), putting a TV in the master, replacing the linoleum in the master, there are areas of staining around the shower and toilet. My personal opinion is for the 300 cleaning fee (2 people at two nights) I should not be asked to strip the bed, and take the trash out, but I did so.
Things that
10.0
This was our second time staying at this VRBO. We love it for our family of five, including grandma and grandpa. The location on beautiful Glen Lake can’t be beat and the proximity to Sleeping Bear Dunes is perfect for us. The home is well maintained with a wonderful yard for playing all kinds of games. The hosts are always easy to communicate with.
10.0
Our family had a great stay on Glen Lake. The house was perfect for us and right on the water. We had a great week.
8.0
Cute house right on Little Glen Lake. My 5&6 yr old grandsons enjoyed playing in the shallow lake and kyaking. Well equipped kitchen and the kids had plenty of games and puzzles to keep them busy. Fun place to stay!
10.0
Great property. Very close to the dune climb. Easy access to the bike path right across the street.
10.0
Wonderful family vacation in this perfectly located home . Lake was spectacular and would be excellent for those with small children. Home was comfortable with many amenities. Hosts were very responsive to questions . Will stay again !
10.0
We enjoyed our visit. The house is very nice and the lake was beautiful, very close to the sleeping bear dunes. Monique was always attentive and responded quickly to my messages. Great host.
10.0
2 night stay with a couple other couples. House is as advertised and no surprises. Enjoyed the stay and the house. grounds are nice and as described.
nice stay and we would stay again if need comes up
10.0
A nice cottage on beautiful Little Glen Lake. The location is perfect. Had a great time!
8.0
We really enjoyed our stay on Little Glen Lake. The location was perfect: close to sleeping bear dunes and Glen Arbor. The shallow, sandy lake was perfect for our grandchildren to splash around in and it was fun to have the use of two kayaks. The house was fine for our needs. Our only quibble is that, for the price, very few essentials such as toilet paper and condiments were provided.
10.0
We’ve always loved coming back to Glen lake and with 2 grand kids, ages 5 and 2, this was the perfect location.
8.0
We hope that you have taken care of the Water Heater Problem
10.0
We loved this location and the house was perfect! Very clean and pretty big!
10.0
Great location and proximity to the dunes and being on the water. The 100-plus feet of shallow water was perfect for our less than 2-year old. Kayaks, fire pits, and large yard allowed us to enjoy the property in many ways. Spacious living areas with well appointed kitchen. Our family had a great vacation at this wonderful home in Sleeping Bear Dunes.
10.0
Our family with kids under 9 and grandma/grandpa had an awesome time. House is very comfortable. Lake was beautiful and knee high with sandy bottom for nearly 100 yards. Perfect for kids. Host was very responsive. We would definitely come back.
8.0
The house located at a great location. Very close to the sleeping bears dune, glen heaven, glen arbor and empire. We have kids age 1/3/4/12 and having a private access to little glen lake is great. The water is very shallow so safe for the kids. The owner gave us very good suggestions on activities and dining options. We really appreciate it. Kids like the bunk beds, and the beach towels are also helpful.
The only thing that brings down the rating is that we found mouse droppings in the kitchen drawers upon check in. We texted the owner but didn't get response until the next day. And at that point, there was no way for us to find other accommodation for a group of 7. We had to live with it but definitely were feeling uncomfortable. The last night we slept there, I was woken up by loud scratching and chewing sounds and my husband and I had to 'hunt' for the noise. The owner did say that they had hired a trapper and placed mouse traps inside and outside the house. But then I had to worry about my little ones touching traps.
10.0
Anazing Location!
Great place! Spacious, well-stocked family home. Very clean place. Not a fancy place, just a grear lake house. Communication w Monique was excellent.Glen Lake is shallow and sandy bottomed. I look forward to our next visit!
10.0
Great House and Perfect Location!
Our stay on Little Glen Lake was fun and relaxing. The house was clean, owners were vey responsive and the kids loved the beautiful lake. The location to Glen Arbor and Empire was fantastic with just a short drive or nice bike ride.
We would definitely stay again at this house.
10.0
Perfect Respite!
This was our second stay in this lovely home. It’s perfect for grandma, grandpa, son and daughter-in-law, and 3 young grandchildren. The home is well equipped with everything we need. Working with the owner is easy and always within reach. The beach and water area is so perfect for the little ones. The bike trail across the street is just perfect for all or enjoy a long bike ride.
We’ll be back next summer.
10.0
Amazing location and relaxing stay!
Home is located directly across the street from Heritage Trail, 1/2 mile from dune climb and in between Empire and Glen Arbor. And of course sits on one of the most beautiful lakes in MI! We enjoyed biking to both towns + trail runs and multiple dune climbs and hikes while there. Can't say enough about the fantastic location. The house itself is very spacious, with a nice patio and huge yard and a small sandy beach along the shore of Little Glen. The lake, as always, was crystal clear with a shallow shoreline - perfect for our little niece to play. In previous stays, we've been on Big Glen and really enjoyed the tranquility of Little Glen this trip. Less boat traffic made for hours of fantastic paddle boarding and kayaking. We will definitely return.
10.0
Loved our stay.
A great home with a very nice layout. Nice kitchen, living room and screened in porch. A perfect place for our family.
10.0
Only needs air conditioning to be perfect.
One of the best equipped kitchens I’ve ever seen. The quality of all small appliances and utensils was top notch. Beds comfortable, furniture comfortable and location convenient to everything. Only thing that would have made the house grade a 100% would be the addition of air conditioning, especially in these days of global warming. We would definitely stay again, but maybe earlier or later in the year.
10.0
Family Trip
We use VRBO a lot, and also visit the Glen Arbor/Empire area a lot. Monique and Jeff's place exceeded our expectations. The house was spotless, stocked with everything needed for a comfortable stay. Tons of space inside and outside for our family of 5 plus 2 extras to gather. The large living room, dining room, and sun room were perfect for being together. We cooked all of our meals in the large kitchen which was well stocked/including a bbq grill. The laundry room was an added bonus. The location is absolutely perfect. We walked and biked the trail across the road every single morning, and loved the proximity to the sand dunes. Our adult kids loved the large backyard to play and hang out in. The property is very quiet and private. We honestly spent most of our time in the backyard and near the water. It was cool the first few days, so the firepit was great. We have rented a lot of places and this one is by far my favorite. It was perfect. Close to town and to beautiful hikes, sunsets, and Lake Michigan. Highly recommend.
10.0
Nice cottage, great location!
Our family of four (2 adult daughters) stayed at this cottage early in the season due to our schedules this year. The house is older, but well appointed. We loved the large living room and open kitchen layout - the catering kitchenette was also nice to have. The owners have provided lots of dishes and kitchen appliance, even serving pieces which was great for us foodies! The screened in patio in the rear of the home faces the lake, so we had many lovely meals there. We've been to Glen Lake several times, so already new how special it was - but fell in love with all over again during our stay. We enjoyed kayaking (2 nice owns provided with the home!) and had many memorable lakeside bonfires. The location of this home is ideal, the Sleeping Bear Dunes Heritage trail is literally right across the street, so we had many bike rides to the dunes and into Glen Haven and Glen Arbor. Quick drive into town as well as Fish Town, Leelanau, Frankfort, and TC are also close by. Monique was very communicative and helpful. Overall great experience and we would recommend!!
10.0
Great place to stay!
The yard and the direct access to the lake were fantastic features. In addition, the ownered answered any and all questions immediately. I was highly satisified with our stay.
10.0
Annual Vaca in northern Michigan
I don't write many reviews, but I will say this property and the owners were the best ones we have dealt with. The location of the property was perfect for our two families, right next to sleeping bear dunes and very close to Glen Arbor. The lake front was exactly what we were looking for. The house was very clean and had enough space for all of us to spread out. The owners were terrific to work with and super responsive. Overall I would definitely recommend this house and owners to anyone.
10.0
A+ Vacation
We had such a wonderful time last week and we were sorry to see it end. Our 10 year old granddaughter was crying on the last day because she didn’t want to leave.
The home upon arrival was spotless. We had plenty of towels, dishes, pots and pans, silverware, puzzles, and books to satisfy everyone. The location of this home was beyond perfect. We took bike rides on the trail right across the street and within minutes we were at Lake Michigan.
Monique was a pleasure to work with and all our inquiries were handled in a timely manner. Hopefully we will be returning next year!
10.0
Had a great stay!
Great proximity to national shoreline. Beautiful beach and very family friendly.
10.0
Wonderful family home!
My husband and I stayed here with our two boys and my in-laws. There was plenty of space for the 6 of us, and we loved all the large seating areas for us to watch movies, play games, and even put together a puzzle. It's only 5 minutes from downtown Glen Arbor, so it's easy to check out the store and restaurants whenever. And the outdoor space just doesn't get any better! The back yard is huge, and having our own private beach and lake access was completely amazing! And the owners are incredibly responsive and very nice. We're so glad we found these place and can't wait to come back!
10.0
Absolutely perfect
Where do I begin? Everything about our stay exceeded our expectations! The natural beauty of this location is breathtaking!! The location (including the sandy beach and shoreline as well as proximity to the biking trail and dune climb), the home (spacious and clean with numerous places to relax, play games, and eat as well as comfortable mattresses) and the hosts (going above and beyond to make our stay enjoyable and special. We couldn’t be more pleased! We had a fabulous vacation with many memories made at this amazing cottage! We definitely plan to return!
10.0
Serene and beautiful lake getaway!
We had the best time! Perfect for our family’s getaway with our 1 year old son. The beach and shallow lakefront were perfect for him, the home was clean, lovely and full of anything you could need. Monique was super responsive, kind, welcoming and accommodating! Loved it
10.0
A great family vacation with friends!
We truly enjoyed our week at the cottage. Two families, each with two kids, shared the 3 bedroom house and had plenty of room. The kids enjoyed bunking together and the adult couples had their own bedrooms. There was plenty of spaces for dining both indoors and out for the 8 of us. Having multiple indoor tables allowed for games to stay out and still have a place to eat. The kitchen was great to cook in as a group too. Having access to a garage for storage of our toys (bikes, boats, etc) was great.
Jeff and Monique answered all our questions before we booked our week and continued to be responsive leading up to our trip and even during our stay. Our only critique would be that the yard was a bit crispy to play games on, but I imagine the expense and time involved in irrigation wouldn’t be worth it.
We would definitely stay here again if we return to Glen Arbor.
FAQs
How much does this house cost compared to others in Sleeping Bear Dunes?
The average price for a rental in Sleeping Bear Dunes is R 5,530 per night. This rental is R 4,239 above the average.
Is parking included with this house?
Yes, parking is listed as an amenity at Little Glen Lakefront Vacation Home, Sandy Beach. For more information, we encourage you to contact the property about where to park.
Is there a pool at this house?
We didn’t find pool listed as an amenity for this house. It may be worth double checking if a pool is important for your stay.
Is Little Glen Lakefront Vacation Home, Sandy Beach pet friendly?
Unfortunately, this house is not pet-friendly. Try searching again and filter for "Pets Allowed"
What amenities are available at Little Glen Lakefront Vacation Home, Sandy Beach?
We found 9 amenities for this rental. This includes kitchen or kitchenette, internet / wifi, parking, laundry, and balcony or patio.
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