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Charming A Frame Cottage on Little Glen at Mama Bear

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Lake View
Sandy lake bottom
Mama and Baby Bear
Sandy shoreline
Loft- two twins

Reviews

10 out of 10
Exceptional
3 bedrooms1 bathroomSleeps 5

Popular amenities

  • Parking available
  • Kitchen
  • Barbecue grill

Explore the area

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Empire, MI
  • Glen Lake
    ‪3 min drive‬
  • Sleeping Bear Dunes National Lakeshore
    ‪9 min drive‬
  • Sleeping Bear Point Coast Guard Station Maritime Museum
    ‪10 min drive‬
  • Traverse City, MI (TVC-Cherry Capital)
    ‪52 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

3 bedrooms (sleeps 5)

1 bathroom

Bathroom 1

Spaces

Kitchen

About this property

Charming A Frame Cottage on Little Glen at Mama Bear

Mama Bear is the ideal location to experience the beauty of Northern Michigan. This A-frame chalet has direct, private frontage on Little Glen Lake and is located less than 5 minutes from the Village of Glen Arbor. Glen Lake's famous sandy bottom stays shallow for a long distance, making it the ideal lake for small children. The North Shore of Little Glen is kissed by sunshine all day and showcases breathtaking sunsets over the Sleeping Bear Sand Dunes each night. Guest capacity is 5.

-- THE PROPERTY --

Private | WiFi |

Bedroom 1: Main floor-Queen sized bed | Bedroom 2: Main floor- Queen size bed| Bedroom 3: loft area- 2 twin beds| Bathroom: main floor
OUTDOOR LIVING: charcoal grill, backyard, private access to Little Glen Lake, firepit, mooring buoy for boat storage, dock for loading and unloading boat, deck furniture
KITCHEN: Refrigerator, stove top, oven, cooking basics, coffee maker, toaster, paper towels/trash bags
INDOOR LIVING: Living room, fans (no a/c)
GENERAL: Linens, towels, heating
FAQ: Quiet hours (10:00 PM-8:00 AM)
ACCESSIBILITY: slight step into home, steep stairs to loft area
PARKING: Parking area for one vehicle- contact management if additional parking is needed

-- THE LOCATION --

NATURE SCENE: Empire Beach (6 miles/ 10 minutes), Sleeping Bear Sand Dunes (4 miles/ 8 minutes), Empire Bluff Trail (8 miles/ 12 minutes) Pierce Stocking Scenic Dr (6 miles/ 14 minutes), Sleeping Bear Heritage Trail (4 miles, 6 minutes)
SEE + DO: Empire Area Museum (5 mile/ 9 minutes) Empire Village shopping district (5.5 miles/ 8 minute), Glen Arbor shopping district ( 2.5 miles/ 4 minutes) Crystal River Outfitters (2.5 miles/ 4 minutes)

TRAVERSE CITY (~24 miles/ 34 minutes): Cherry Festival, Great Lakes Children’s Museum, City Opera House, Clinch Park, Great Wolf Lodge Water Park, Downtown shopping and restaurants

WINE + DINE: Joe’s Friendly Tavern (5.6 miles, 9 minutes), Empire Village Inn (5.3 miles/ 8 minute), Shipwreck Cafe ( 5.2 miles/ 8 minute), Art’s Tavern (2.5 miles, 4 minutes), Cherry Public House (2.4 miles, 4 minutes)

AIRPORT: Cherry Capital Airport (26 miles)

-- REST EASY WITH US --

Northland Vacation Rentals welcomes you to unwind, relax, and get into vacation mode! When staying at one of our homes, we want to assure you that we will do our utmost to provide you with a wonderful place to stay. We take cleaning very seriously and make sure that all of our homes are well maintained. Should an issue arise- no worries! Our friendly staff is available 24/7 to promptly assist with any of your urgent needs.

-- POLICIES --

- No smoking
- No dogs/ pets allowed
- No events, bachelor/ bachelorette parties, or large gatherings
-No fireworks
- Please respect quiet hours from 10:00 PM-8:00 AM.
-Day guests must be approved by management if exceeding the capacity of 5 guests. Guests not adhering to this rule could face a fine or eviction as outlined in our terms and conditions that are agreed upon by renting our home. Capacity is strictly enforced and randomly checked.
- Must be at least 25 years old to book
- Additional fees and taxes may apply
- Photo ID may be required upon check-in
-Please refer to our terms and conditions for the house rules.
-Please see rental agreement for cancellation and refund policy. Management fees and booking fees are non-refundable.
We will provide a starter package of paper towel, toilet paper, garbage bags, hand soap, dish soap and/or dishwasher tabs if a dishwasher is available at the property. Depending on the length of your stay, you may need to purchase more of these items. Other items not included in this list are not guaranteed. Please reach out to management to inquire if a particular amenity is important to your stay, or plan accordingly. Some items such as grills and docks if applicable are seasonal and may not be available.

Property manager

Northland Vacation Rentals
Premier Host

Languages

English

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Amenities

Kitchen
Parking available
Barbecue grill

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House Rules

Check in after 4:00 PM
Minimum age to rent: 25
Check out before 10:00 AM
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Children

Children allowed: ages 0–17
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Events

No events allowed
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Pets

No pets allowed
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Smoking

Smoking is not permitted

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
On-site parties or group events are strictly prohibited
Host has not indicated whether there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property; consider bringing a portable detector with you on the trip
Host has not indicated whether there is a smoke detector on the property
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher

We should mention

A car is required for transport to and from this property

About the area

Empire

Located in Empire, this cottage is on a lake. The area's natural beauty can be seen at Sleeping Bear Dunes National Lakeshore and Lake Michigan. Jet skiing and kayaking offer great chances to get out on the surrounding water, or you can seek out an adventure with hiking/biking trails and mountain biking nearby.
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Empire, MI

What's nearby

  • Little Glen Lake - 1 min walk - 0.2 km
  • Glen Lake - 3 min drive - 2.0 km
  • Crystal River - 7 min drive - 5.8 km
  • Sleeping Bear Dunes National Lakeshore - 9 min drive - 7.5 km
  • Sleeping Bear Point Coast Guard Station Maritime Museum - 10 min drive - 6.0 km

Getting around

  • Traverse City, MI (TVC-Cherry Capital) - 52 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Cherry Republic - ‬6 min drive
  • ‪Arts Tavern - ‬6 min drive
  • ‪Boone Dock's - ‬6 min drive
  • ‪Shipwreck Cafe - ‬11 min drive
  • ‪Blu - ‬7 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Charming A Frame Cottage on Little Glen at Mama Bear pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

What time is check-in at Charming A Frame Cottage on Little Glen at Mama Bear?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Charming A Frame Cottage on Little Glen at Mama Bear?

Checkout is at 10:00 AM.

Where is Charming A Frame Cottage on Little Glen at Mama Bear located?

Situated on a lake, this cottage is within 1 mile (2 km) of Little Glen Lake and Glen Lake. Lake Michigan and Sleeping Bear Dunes National Lakeshore are also within 6 miles (10 km).

Reviews

10

Exceptional

Reviews are presented in chronological order, subject to a moderation process, and verified unless otherwise labelled.
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Rating 10 - Excellent. 15 out of 16 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 1 out of 16 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 0 out of 16 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 16 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 16 reviews

10/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Check-in

9.4/10

Communication

10/10

Location

9.6/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Ashley B.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, location, listing accuracy
Disliked: Communication

Great Stay

We enjoyed our time here
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2021

10/10 Excellent

Amber G.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Love this area!

Great time, cottages are perfect.
Stayed 21 nights in Jul 2021

10/10 Excellent

Lyndsay W.

Perfect for families with young kids

The small, sandy beach and shallow water was perfect for our family.
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2018

10/10 Excellent

Susan H.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Perfect getaway

As described . Comfortable and clean
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Mike E.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Beautiful and peaceful

This was just what we needed as a family to get away for a week to relax. Very clean, peaceful and quiet. This is a absolutely amazing spot that I would recommend to anyone.
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2021

10/10 Excellent

TRACEY S., Huntington Woods

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Little Glen Lake Cabin

This is the 3rd time we have stayed at this property. It is a fantastic location, clean. Good for a small family as it is tight quarters and the bathroom has to be accessed through the bedrooms on the first floor. Will stay again next summer!! Thanks Tracey
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2019

10/10 Excellent

Mary M., South Lyon

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Natalie is awesome

Came home late to flooded cabin and Natalie saved the day. Put us up at the Homestead and cleaned the cabin herself. Great communicator.
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2021

10/10 Excellent

Bonnie V.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Perfect location!

We absolutely loved this spot for our family with young kids. We were a bit disappointed with the kitchen sink being broken. It made dishes very cumbersome. Also, we felt that we could have used a few extra towels for the week. We really wished there was a washer/dryer available as the clothesline outside is quite short. We really appreciated the cleanliness of the cottage overall and would definitely consider renting again as long as the sink is fixed! Thank you!!
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2022

10/10 Excellent

Dean H.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Cute , beautiful view

Clean little cottage with a beautiful lake view. We would love to come back in the summer and enjoy the lake a little more . Over all a great place to stay near Glen Arbor.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2020

10/10 Excellent

kathleen l.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Our Happy Place

This is our second year renting Mama Bear and our first renting Baby Bear! We had a wonderful time with our adult children and two grandkids. Memories that will last a lifetime! We hope to come back next year, hopefully for two weeks!
Stayed 7 nights in Sep 2020

8/10 Good

Adam M.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Great stay!

We absolutely loved our stay at Mama Bear! The view was amazing and we greatly enjoyed the firepit, beach, and dock areas. Highly recommend if you're looking for a quiet get away with a beautiful lakefront view. The only thing we would change is an updated bathroom. There was no ventilation system and moisture was evident.
Stayed 5 nights in Aug 2020

10/10 Excellent

Amanda K.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Great week on the lake!

We had a great week staying at this cottage. Great beach and shallow water for small kids. The only thing we were expecting that wasn’t in the cottage was a dishwasher.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2020

10/10 Excellent

Chris W., North Olmsted, OH

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Family of 4 + Boat

Great setup if you have little kids. We have 2 boys, 5 & 8. Mooring for your boat is great so that you don't have to trailer it daily. No TV...No WIFI...no biggie! You're on the lake! It's time to unplug for the week. Super clean cottage. Good parking on-site. We'll be coming back.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2019

10/10 Excellent

Frederick F., Westerville, OH

Simple, Clean, Just Perfect

We are convinced this is one of the most perfect locations on little glen. We could not get over how immaculate this cabin was. Property was very well cared for. We will be back!!!!
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2018

10/10 Excellent

Melissa S.

Great place...owners have thought of everything youvmight need. Quiet, relaxing, and beautiful!

Perfect location. Lake is beautiful. Nice house...just right! Very peaceful
Stayed 6 nights in Sep 2018
This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

10/10 Excellent

Bradley S.

Loved the cottage on Little Glen. Clean and fresh!

This cottage is nice and in a good location on Little Glen. Matt and Connie take care of all the properties they maintain and are quick and reliable when needed.

About the host

Hosted by Northland Vacation Rentals

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Our management company aims to provide a streamlined, effortless experience for renters. We are committed to ensuring our clients enjoy a carefree environment and feel the full and constant support of our team. Connecting clients with an ideal property and making them feel comfortable, safe and relaxed is our utmost priority. Let us help you find the perfect vacation rental for you and your family.

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