We had an excellent stay at Shawnâs place! The host was very responsive and accommodating, quick to answer on any questions we had and proactively reaching out to make sure we were comfortable and settled in. Beautiful house in a fantastic location, everything exceeded our expectations!
Great location, great hosts, and such a cool decor throughout the property! We all had a great stay and will gladly stay again! Thanks for sharing your unique home with all of us!!
Everyone loved this house on our Sleeping Bear Sand Dunes vacation this past weekend. Plenty of beds for our 3 families. We had lots of space and seating with 2 huge living rooms and a dining area with big windows. The house is filled with interesting photographs, artwork, and taxidermy. The kitchen was more than well equipped with cooking and dining pieces. We used the fire pit every night. We were close to the Park, Glen Arbor, and the beaches. The hosts responded quickly when we contacted them. We definitely want to come back again.
A nice place in a location right in the middle of the places and things we most enjoy in that area. The owners were exceptionally welcoming and helpful, went the extra mile to be sure we had a good experience there.
The home was charming and smelled like my great grandmotherâs! We took advantage of the chess set and the puzzles and just made ourselves at home. The yard was big enough for the volleyball net we set up. The family enjoyed playing newcom and volleyball! We were located so centrally that traveling to the area sites was easy! I just loved northern Michigan!
Love the location. Five minute from downtown Glen Arbor and Empire. Plenty of space for large group, lots of beds and plenty of kitchen amenities. The home itself is beautiful, well maintained and super cozy. Would definitely stay here again for my next visit to the area.
Our entire party enjoyed every bit of this big house! From the FULLY stocked kitchen to the game tables in the basement- there was something for everyone. We will definitely stay here, again. The hosts were quick to communicate and very hospitable!
Loved the house, lots of room, basement playroom was great for the kids, close to lake, boat launch /, Sleeping Bear. The historic vacation atmosphere was great.
Only problem was one of the kids had allergy problems in the house, not surprising given the age of the house.
The house was exactly where we wanted to be and enabled us to do exactly what we wanted to do: hang out at the lakeshore, visit the tourist attractions and come home for a campfire at night. The kitchen was well organized and we had no trouble finding the utensils and equipment we needed for cooking big family meal. Sleeping was comfortable.
We had a great stay. Great location, close to the dunes and Glen Arbor. This is a very roomy home. Some of us had to work remotely one of the days and there was plenty of places to spread out and internet worked great.
This a very unique property. A rustic cabin feel with comfortable and fun furnishings.
The host was helpful and easy to communicate with.
We opted to bring our own sheets and towels. Just be aware of the fee if you donât.
We would definitely stay here again.
Steven and Shawn were fantastic, good communication from the initial booking inquiry all the through the trip. The location is great, and provides easy access to the Lake Michigan beaches within minutes, as well as Sleeping Bear Dunes. The home itself was spacious, and the kitchen was well equipped. Was worried about the house not having A/C, but it wasn't an issue with the fans on as needed and windows open at night.
They also helped us secure a mooring for the boat we rented on Glen Lake, which was within walking distance.
Overall, it was a very pleasant experience and the hosts were great to work with.
We thoroughly enjoyed our time in Glen Arbor and our accommodations were a big reason why. Huge amounts of space to relax in. Enjoyed the BBQ grill one night. Corn Hole and smores at the fire pit were a big hit. Would return for another week without hesitation!
Located near so many beaches, bike and hiking trails and cute Lake Michigan towns! We rented a boat, beached it, swam in Lake Michigan and enjoyed bonfires! House is very big well stocked! We stayed with kids and grandkids and it was the perfect setting for our murder mystery night! 5 stars!
An old, dark, funky house with amazing space -- rooms of all sizes, and beds of all kinds and size. (All beds comfortable.) Filled with mid-century memorabilia. Lots of space outside, too, including a firepit and ample firewood.
Too old to feel completely clean, but the surfaces certainly were. The one problem is how dark it is. At some places, especially near the stairs, I could hardly see the floor. (My night vision is impaired.)
Shawn and Steve were very friendly and attentive. The outdoor and indoor space was perfect for our family vacation of 8 adults and 4 children ages 2 and under. They generously gave us a supply of firewood, and allowed us the use of their pontoon boat and dock. We are very happy to have had this opportunity to vacation in Sleeping Bear area and will certainly come back again. The house was conveniently located near Glen Arbor, Empire and Sleeping Bear.
My family and I canât say enough about this wonderful property! The location is close to so many gorgeous beaches and sites, in the middle space between two little towns. It also was safe and large and fun for young children and very private. Charm is an understatement for the big, rambling, interesting house. There was more than enough room for everyone to spread out, find some privacy, take a nap or make a large meal. The kitchen is super well stocked, more than everything is there you would ever need.
We all canât wait to go back again!
We loved everything about our stay here. It was the perfect place for a girls weekend getaway. The house is really interesting with great old photos from the Empire area. Shawn, the owner, was so helpful and accommodating. The house is one of the best stocked I've ever stayed in as far as glassware, cookware. flatware, spices, pots, pans, etc. It had everything we needed. The location is great - really close to Sleeping Bear Dunes National park, Empire and Glen Arbor (which we LOVED). Thanks for a great weekend!
We really enjoyed our stay at this property for our family vacation with three generations of guests together for one week! The property was in a great location for all our activities: close to town, the biking trail, and the Dune Climb. We also found the kitchen conveniently stocked with cooking and dinnerware for large family dinners, and we made use of the gas grill and outdoor fire for evening sâmores. The interior space is definitely more rustic and the lighting dimmer than what we are used to, but if that is not a concern for your group, we would definitely recommend for the price and location. The hosts were also extremely helpful and kind. We are glad we had the space to get everyone together after a year of being mostly apart!
We had the best time! The home had everything we needed and then some. Shaun & Steven provided all of the basics, there was ample seating and sleeping for a group of 16, everything you could need to prepare meals inside and out, firewood for inside and out, plenty of parking for cars and trailers, and even a landline for those who were having trouble with cell service. We also really enjoyed the eclectic decor and discovering all the art and other treasures throughout the home. The home is conveniently located between Empire and Glen Arbor. Our hosts were responsive and available for questions and thoughtfully helped one of my friends with tools needed to fix his trailer on Sunday even though our stay was technically over. It was like being hosted by good friends, we can't wait to go back!
our home is very peaceful and quiet, away from the hustle and bustle - - yet close to the towns of glen arbor, empire, the sleeping bear dunes and empire and glen arbor beaches.
our home is one of the few remaining authentic historical cottages in the area that is available to rent. it was built in 1938 and the original character has been maintained.