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!!
We had a great stay at this rustic cabin at Glen Lake. The location is perfect for the dune hikes, pontooning on the lake, and shopping and eating in Glen Arbor and in Empire. Itâs a super unique property with vintage photos, elk and bears on the walls, and enough historic plates and dishes to serve 200 people! With opened windows and fans we were comfortable without air conditioning, and Steve and Shawn were quick to communicate and helpful hosts. Check it out!
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.
Pictures do this place no justice, we were looking for rustic with modern amenities, it was bigger than anticipated and the artwork and photographs from the original owner made it feel like a step back to the 40s. More than enough room for the kids not to be heard and the adults to have their private time. Dont be scared of insects, spiders, and slugs if your coming here theyre everywhere. We had one issue with the fridge but there was a second fridge in the basement and Steven showed up in within 15 minutes of sending the text and wanted to get it fixed during our stay. We declined since we moved everything already. This is definitely the place for glen lake and the sleeping bear area if you have more than 8 people. We had a total of 18 people in the house at one time and there was more than enough seating for all of us to eat comfortably inside. Very secluded, but less than 10 minutes away from everything youd ever want to do at Sleeping Bear.
Stunning historical property surrounded by trees directly across from Little Glen Lake. There is so much to see and explore within the home. Photography from original owner covers the walls showcasing the dunes from a bygone era. This house is a must-see. In addition, all amenities are provided from toilet paper, kitchen utensils, fire wood, and gas grill. The home was well-stocked. Owners were welcoming and friendly. Always greeted us with a smile and responded to text messages quickly during a busy 4th of July week.Overall, the property is minutes from downtown Glen Arbor and Empire Beach. Truly the perfect location. It was a stellar experience.
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.
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.
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!
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 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!
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.
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!
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.