Empire, Michigan
An exceptional location. Lovely water and Sleeping Bear Dune views. The lake warms early and has a hard pack sand bottom very clear water and shallow for some ways out.
The cabin is simply decorated with time treasured furnishings linen and down bedding, real art, and wool or jute rugs. Also boasts an oversized cut field stone fireplace which can warm the entire home.
The cabin has an amazing sunroom which is great for dining or can be made private for sleeping.
During the High season June-August We only offer the entire home.
Off season (September-May, Thanksgiving and Christmas) ) we offer the upper level at a reduced rate - this would include 3 bedrooms and 2 Bathrooms. -- please inquire for pricing.
There is a fire pit with 5 Adirondack chairs. a deck with comfy chairs, sofa and dining table. and the best view around. as well as extensive in progress garden with fruit trees, shrubs cutting flowers and herbs.
very close to Heritage trail. In warmer months to Bike, Hike, swim, water ski, forage, really endless adventure's await. Great wintertime fun includes, cross country skiing, ice skating, snowshoeing and so much more.
you can see the northern lights from our dock.
visit our website for additional information and links kindred-cabin.com
10 GUESTS CAN STAY. this is due to legal occupancy.
excellent foraging in the park for mushrooms, I have found morels, chicken of the woods, hen of the woods, lions mane, chanterelles, black trumpets and more within walking distance.
wild and feral raspberries, blackberries, apples, blueberries, strawberries, asparagus, fiddlehead ferns, pears and so much more have been found within the park. check regulations on quantities.
fly fishing. between 30 minutes and an hour you can be on world class trout and salmon rivers. Nearest would be the Platte River, Boardman River, Manistee River, Betsie River and little trout streams dotted.....(brown, brook, rainbow trout resident) along with steelhead and salmon as they migrate. The Crystal River is the closest hold lovely small mouth bass and migratory salmon.
Bikes and Kayaks can be Rented in Glen Arbor or, bring your own!
Surfing is an up and coming sport in the area, surfing at Empire beach, Frankfort beach and Sleeping Bear Point. boards can be rented at the sleeping bear surf and Kayak shop in Empire.
There are casual as well as gourmet restaurants. - some only take cash. I love La Becasse for French Country, on Big Glen Lake.
In the winter the cross country trails are groomed and there are miles and miles of trails.
Hiking. we have hiking maps in the desk. I like Treat family farm to Empire bluffs.
This is a private, dead end street with year round permanent residents. Very quiet and peaceful.
This would make a great retreat for your respectful group. Suggested retreats could be, yoga (on the dock is a treat!) anglers, foragers and mushroom collectors, writers, painters and other artists, meditation, paddlers, hikers, cross country skiers, and snowshoers, bird watchers, aspiring chefs, family retreats, girls weekends, men's retreats. Formal or informal. We do not allow parties or other intrusive type events.
A former local, raised in Traverse city now living elsewhere. this is our retreat and other home which we share. We work in the restaurant and retail design industries. (Civil Alchemy retail and wholesale business, e Annex STL coffee and foods and The Frisco Barroom)
We like informal comfortable settings in and near the wilderness. We enjoy hiking, foraging, Fly fishing, kayaking and much more.
we are a family of 7. and try to live a peaceful, meaningful and kind life.
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The first impression one gets when arriving at the house is the peace and tranquillity provided by the lake and the property. A perfect view of the lake and its surroundings are offered directly from almost every angle of the property. As the stay went on, our entire party marveled at some of the other aspects of the location as we rode bikes with our little ones to places like Empire for ice cream, the dune climb (only 1.5 miles away), and Glen Arbor. We were able to do all of this via the gorgeous (and safe) Heritage Bike Trail. The house itself met our needs perfectly with plentiful space, very clean rooms, and comfortable beds. Overall the house offered a fantastic week as we were all in and out of the water, constantly having a blast!
We had an amazing stay. The house is everything advertised and more. For us, it was the perfect combination of well appointed, with amazing little touches, but also retained a cabin-like feel that we want in a lake retreat. It was sufficiently large enough for eight people, but not over-the-top, keeping with the cozy up-north feel. It has everything you need and is well laid out. The location on Little Glen is off the charts, with a great view of Sleeping Bear Dunes and the amazing shallow water with a soft sandy bottom for hundreds of yards out. The balcony and fire pit area are awesome and a great way to relax. It's close to Empire with its stellar beach, Glen Arbor with its great shops and restaurants and is across the street from awesome hiking trails. It was an inspiring place to spend a week and we look forward to coming back again next year.
Our family of six has stayed at the Kindred Cabin several summers. It NEVER disappoints! No matter the ages or phases of my kids, each one of us truly enjoys every moment we spend here in this perfectly curated, decorated home. The view of Little Glen Lake, the breeze and the sounds of the waves make the this the most peaceful and picturesque place to spend quality time with my favorite people. We were nestled in Bt two darling towns, close to Sleeping Bear Dunes, sooo many biking and hiking trails, paddle boarding and canoeing on the clear waters of the lake, floating on the Platte, visiting nearby beaches and searching Petosky stones, making s’mores, utilizing the grill and outdoor patio, and honestly I could rave about this special spot endlessly!! Owners are amazing and love to share special tips and fun ideas to best utilize our time Up North. We hope to always carve out time to make this trip a family tradition!
The property was just as advertised. It is an awesome place to stay. The house was very clean and had everything we needed for out stay. It was spacious, and cozy with a beautiful view. Slept great in the comfy master bed. We had a couple questions while we were there and Kelley, the host, answered us promptly. The accommodations were amazing but so was the location. So much to see and do. We hiked, rode bikes, kayaked and enjoyed dinners in the quaint town of Glen Arbor. Nights were spent by the outdoor firepit or stargazing off dock. We really enjoyed climbing Sleeping Bear Dunes which was just a quick bike ride from the cottage. It was just my husband and I but look forward to going back with the family. The grandkids would love it. Highly Recommend.
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