Lakefront home on Little Glen Lake with fireplace, deck, gas grill, and firepit

Empire, Michigan
$1134 avg/night
Bed 4

Bed

Bath 3

Bath

Home Cottage

Property Type

Sleep 12

Max Sleeps

Thorogood Glen

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Book this classic cottage on the north shore of Little Glen Lake with vintage charm and experience a memorable getaway with your family and friends. Admire beautiful views of the Sleeping Bear Dunes from the end of the dock or gather around the firepit by the water for a memorable storytelling time!

Inside, the kitchen and dining area are open to the living room. The carpeted living area features comfortable sofas and chairs. The dining room table has leaves that can extend to seat up to 12 people comfortably. When mealtime comes around, the well-appointed kitchen will have your back with all the major appliances and cookware needed to whip up everything that comes to mind!

This darling cottage has four bedrooms and three bathrooms. The primary bedroom is located on the main floor while the other three bedrooms are located upstairs. The lower-level walkout living room offers a secluded spot to gather along with a screened sunroom with marvelous views of the lawn. Please note that this property does not have A/C.

THINGS TO KNOW
This property is managed by Vacasa Michigan LLC.
Please note that this property does not have A/C.

Parking notes: There is free parking available for 4 vehicles.



Damage waiver: The total cost of your reservation for this Property includes a nightly damage waiver fee, plus tax if applicable (the “Damage Waiver”). (A discount may be applied for stays of 28 nights or longer, if permitted.) The Damage Waiver covers you for up to $3,000 of accidental damage to the Property or its contents (such as furniture, fixtures, and appliances) as long as you report the incident to the host prior to checking out. The Damage Waiver fee eliminates the need for a traditional security deposit.
More information can be downloaded from the Rental Agreement on the checkout page.

Due to local laws or HOA requirements, guests must be at least 25 years of age to book. Guests under 25 must be accompanied by a parent or legal guardian for the duration of the reservation.

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  • Review Review

Feature Features

  • PETS

    No Pets Allowed
  • 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

    4 Bedrooms Bed Sheets Provided
  • GENERAL

    Unit Size: 2100 Sq Ft (195 Sq M)
  • KITCHEN

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

    Laundry Facilities Washing Machine And Dryer
  • PARKING

    Onsite Parking
  • INTERNET

    Internet Access
  • OUTDOORS

    Barbecue Grill Firepit Patio
  • BATHROOMS

    3 Bathrooms Towels Provided
  • LANGS SPOKEN

    English French German Italian Spanish
  • ENTERTAINMENT

    TV With Cable/satellite Service
  • LIVING SPACES

    Fireplace Living Room
  • CLIMATE CONTROL

    Heating
  • LOCATION HIGHLIGHTS

    On The Lake On The Waterfront
  • SUITABILITY/ACCESSIBILITY

    Note From Host: Smoking Is Not Permitted Anywhere On The Premises. 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

Map Map

School District Rates & Availability

Review Review

  • Janet F.

    Submitted Sep 18, 2025

    Stayed Sep 5, 2025

    The property is lovely, although dated quite charming. We were given the wrong key code to enter. However, the garage door was left unlocked as was the entry into the home. We were able to contact the representative for the correct code after that everything went smoothly.

  • Nathan A.

    Submitted Sep 14, 2025

    Stayed Sep 8, 2025

    We stayed here with extended family for a 4 day reunion. The house has a great yard, and boat dock! The water is perfect as it stays shallow (2ft) for a ways out from the shore and was perfect for the kids to play and kayak.We rented the house next door also and loved the combined yard and extra space between the houses. The house was older and smelled musty. We were able to open the windows because the temperature was so nice and it aired out very nicely though and was comfortable to stay in. The cleaners did a good job and the house was clean, although a little older and musty. We would stay here again if we needed both houses next to each other for a family reunion again.

  • Cynthia R.

    Submitted Jul 6, 2025

    Stayed Jun 28, 2025

    The breeze from the lake was wonderful. We enjoyed family time on the lake but be careful if you have small children, 2 of our 5 got bad cases of swimmer’s itch. If you know ahead of time you can take precautions to avoid the problem. Home is dated and could use some updates.

  • Deborah H.

    Submitted Jun 16, 2025

    Stayed Jun 12, 2025

    The property was at a great location. Perfect for our size group.. the only thing that as that the lakeside could have used some mowing.

  • Susan D.

    Submitted Jun 10, 2025

    Stayed Jun 7, 2025

    Waterfront location was excellent and kid freindly. Plenty of space indoors for 5 adults and 4 little kids. Beautiful view of the lake.Mothball smell throught main level.Basement shower did not work at all.We were given the wrong keycode on the email from Vacasà and were not able to get in when we arrived. Had to call for help. Ouside maintenence was not great. When we arrived we swept the driveway near the house and deck so we wouldnt track a very large amount of seeds from trees into the house. Back deck was the same. Maybe someone could have used a leaf blower to clean it up before we arrived.

  • Mary ruth S.

    Submitted Sep 15, 2024

    Stayed Sep 9, 2024

    Nice location for hikes and bike trails. Great spot on the lake! Great time to be in this area when the crowds are down.

  • Angelene G.

    Submitted Sep 10, 2024

    Stayed Sep 6, 2024

    The view and waterfront was beautiful! The location was good.

  • Michelle H.

    Submitted Aug 19, 2024

    Stayed Dec 31, 1969

    Big lot, right on the water, great for kids to swim.

  • Michelle H.

    Submitted Aug 18, 2024

    Stayed Dec 31, 1969

    Big lot, right on the water, great for kids to swim.

  • Michelle H.

    Submitted Aug 17, 2024

    Stayed Dec 31, 1969

    Big lot, right on the water, great for kids to swim.

  • Amy F.

    Submitted Jul 23, 2024

    Stayed Dec 31, 1969

    This cottage sits right on Little Glen Lake, with an amazingly large, shaded yard and a great dock on the water. From the dock you can see the sand dunes and it is a beautiful sight. The road is relatively quiet, with the exception of early mornings when boaters are putting their boats in the water at the public dock nearby. I did not realize there is no A/C (my mistake). We visited in early July and did fine as the home has an abundance of shade, but when it gets hotter/muggy I wouldn't like it. The upstairs bedrooms do not have full window coverings; sleep masks were left which was a nice gesture. This is an older cottage and had a strong smell of moth balls when we first entered (as all the windows were closed). However, it aired out once we opened the windows. There is an abundance of space; a living area on the main and lower level. We enjoyed putting together a 1000 piece puzzle throughout the week that is on-site. Little Glen is a beautiful lake for kayaking and paddle boarding which we did. The kitchen is adequately supplied and includes both drip and K-cup coffee makers. We had 5 people and never had an issue with water pressure or hot water. As mentioned in another review the 3rd full bath is downstairs and is older and small, but useable.

  • Ron B.

    Submitted Jun 30, 2024

    Stayed Jun 22, 2024

    See what I submitted to Vacasa

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$1,134+
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