Glen Lake waterfront classic cottage chef kitchen sleeps 12. multi generational.

Empire, Michigan
$1216 avg/night Minimum Stay 3 Nights
Bed 5

Bed

Bath 3

Bath

Home Cottage

Property Type

Sleep 12

Max Sleeps

Night 3 nights

Min Stay

An exceptional location. Set up perfectly for 2 families or multi-generational use. Lovely water and Sleeping Bear Dune views. The home is intentional designed for comfort, function, inspiration and relaxation. The lake warms early and has a hard pack sand bottom very clear water and shallow for some ways out.
Featuring a new yet classic chefs kitchen including a 6 burner gas Viking range, Bosch dishwasher, stone counters, and temperature controlled wine cooler. We also offer quality cookware and knives. the dining room can seat up to 12 and offers incredible water and garden views. The cabin is simply decorated with time treasured furnishings real art, and wool rugs and fine bedding. Also featured is 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.

There is a fire pit with 4 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
12 GUESTS CAN STAY.
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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Feature Features

  • SKI

    Snowboarding And Cross-country Skiing Nearby
  • PETS

    No Pets Allowed
  • BEACH

    Beach Sun Loungers Near The Beach
  • DINING

    Dining Table
  • SAFETY

    Carbon Monoxide Detector Installed (host Has Indicated There Is A Carbon Monoxide Detector On The Property) Fire Extinguisher First Aid Kit Smoke Detector Installed (host Has Indicated There Is A Smoke Detector On The Property)
  • BEDROOM

    5 Bedrooms Bed Sheets Provided Sofa Bed
  • GENERAL

    Unit Size: 4000 Sq Ft (372 Sq M)
  • KITCHEN

    Blender Coffee/tea Maker Cookware/dishes/utensils Dishwasher Microwave Oven Refrigerator Stovetop Toaster
  • LAUNDRY

    Laundry Facilities Washing Machine And Dryer
  • PARKING

    Onsite Parking
  • INTERNET

    Free WiFi
  • OUTDOORS

    Balcony Barbecue Grill Firepit Garden Outdoor Furniture
  • BATHROOMS

    3 Bathrooms Bathtub Or Shower Hair Dryer Soap Toilet Paper Towels Provided
  • WORKSPACES

    Desk Desk Chair Printer
  • THINGS TO DO

    Birdwatching Nearby Hiking/biking Trails Nearby Jet Skiing Nearby Kayaking Nearby Parasailing Nearby Power Boating Nearby Sailing Nearby Snorkeling Nearby Winery Tours Nearby
  • ENTERTAINMENT

    Books Games Smart TV With Cable/satellite Service
  • LIVING SPACES

    Fireplace Living Room
  • CLIMATE CONTROL

    Air Conditioning Heating
  • FAMILY FRIENDLY

    Children's Books Children's Dinnerware Children's Games
  • LOCATION HIGHLIGHTS

    On The Lake On The Waterfront
  • SERVICES AND CONVENIENCES

    Iron/ironing Board Phone
  • SUITABILITY/ACCESSIBILITY

    Smoke-free Property

CheckIn Check-in : 04:00 PM CheckOut Check-out : 10:00 AM
No Wheelchair No smoking No pets Children allowed
Occupancy Max occupancy : 12

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School District Rates & Availability

Review Review

  • kathy b.

    Submitted Aug 16, 2025

    Stayed Aug 9, 2025

    A perfect week was had at the Kindred Cabin. We had everything we needed in this charming well equipped property.

  • Jeff B.

    Submitted Jul 6, 2025

    Stayed Jun 28, 2025

    This house was perfect for our family. The location on Little Glen is spectacular with incredible views and perfect water frontage. The house is very comfortable and the host was easy to work with and responsive. We loved all of the art work and character. The bathrooms are all updated and very nice. The gardens on the property are very well maintained and such a nice bonus. I highly recommend this spot for an amazing visit to the most beautiful place in Michigan!

  • Katie D.

    Submitted Jun 24, 2025

    Stayed Jun 14, 2025

    We stayed with our children and my parents, and it was a really wonderful experience. The privacy of the basement gave my parents some space from the chaos of our young family. The kitchen was very well equipped, the home was decorated with care and character, the gardens around the property were all so beautiful, and the location right on Little Glen is ideal, especially for little ones! We hope to stay again in the future!!

  • Clark B.

    Submitted Jun 14, 2025

    Stayed Jun 7, 2025

    Great property. Well suited for a large family or several small ones like ours. Tremendous location with view of the dunes, sandy beach, and close proximity to Glen Arbor.

  • Amanda O.

    Submitted Sep 4, 2024

    Stayed Aug 24, 2024

    This place was great, the vibe was just right. No complaints, would come back again!

  • doug c.

    Submitted Aug 11, 2024

    Stayed Aug 3, 2024

    We had a wonderful time with our family of 9 (including our 3 grandkids). The location can't be beat. The kids loved the gentle slope of the lake and the shallow water. We were able to easily moor our pontoon away from the dock for quick access. We could just hop on the bike trail to the climbing dunes. The roomy home is a blend of rustic cabin and modern updates. The kitchen was fully stocked with everything we needed to enjoy cooking meals for the family. We had great time!

  • Michelle H.

    Submitted Jun 29, 2024

    Stayed Jun 22, 2024

    Love this property! You can tell the owner takes pride in her garden and interior decorating. Loved the personal touches in each room. The location was great and close to town and lots of activities. Had a memorable time!

  • Susan H.

    Submitted Aug 29, 2023

    Stayed Aug 19, 2023

    Our family absolutely loved our time here! The house is very well appointed - just lovely. We cooked most of our meals in and the kitchen had all the tools we needed. Adults and kids loved the beach, dbl kayaks, dock, and the use of the mooring for our jet ski. The location is perfectly situated between Empire and Glen Arbor. Sunset views over the Sleeping Bear dunes were gorgeous. We’ve always stayed on Big Glen, but this location is much more peaceful. Excellent hosts!

  • Lauren K.

    Submitted Aug 22, 2023

    Stayed Aug 12, 2023

    We had the most peaceful stay at Kindred Cabin. The gardens, view, and house were beautifully maintained and so special. Kitchen was great for cooking, used the slow cooker to start dinner so we could go on hikes, dunes, and beach, to return to dinner and relax. My kids loved the kayaks and hammock. Hope to return again!

  • Carrie S.

    Submitted Aug 13, 2023

    Stayed Aug 5, 2023

    All the bedrooms were great and each had a degree of privacy so we didn’t feel on top of each other. The common areas were terrific too. Water, dock and beach front are amazing!! Great for children and adults.

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