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Birch Shores Resort - The Hemlock Cottage - Lakeview with Water Toys!
Empire, Michigan, United States
Hemlock has a nice lake view from the family room-dining room. There is a fire place, fire pit and a two-kid Hammock. Enjoy a 47? Monitor to connect to the Internet for Netflix, Amazon, News and more. Dual overhead fans, gas ranges, beverage and large stainless GE Profile fridges. brbrFor those Fall Color and Winter Ski expeditions, Hemlock has central gas heat to warm you up. Hemlock is a little larger than Aspen.brIn 2022, both cottages were remodeled with new flooring and carpets, new leather sofas & loveseats, new dining tables, new bathrooms, new ceiling fans and table lamps, new cookware, silver and dishes, and new charcoal grills.brSurrounded by the Sleeping Bear Dunes National Lakeshore, which was rated the Most Beautiful Place in America by GOOD MORNING AMERICA. We are just 2 miles from Glen Arbor dining & shopping and 3 miles from the Sleeping Bear Dunes Trail!! Also, we are 0.4 miles from the USA TODAY Top-Ranked M-22 Fall Color Tour.brbrLocated on the tranquil shores of Glen Lake, Birch Shores Cottages are a family-friendly retreat that provides guests with the perfect spot to unwind and experience lakefront living at its finest.brbrExplore the area:brbrBirch Shores Resort on Little Glen lake is just 0.4 miles off busy M-22 on bucolic Day Forest Road, steps from the National Lakeshore and adjacent to the Alligator Hill Trails. There are restaurants, shopping, and many things to do. brbrYou’ll love being centrally located just two miles from Glen Arbor’s dining and shopping and three miles from the Sleeping Bear Dunes Climb. Glen Arbor has free modern basketball and tennis courts. Local attractions include a beautiful playground for your tots, a kayak excursion down the Crystal River, chartering a salmon fishing expedition on Lake Michigan or visiting the Lake Michigan beaches. Boondocks for outdoor music and dinning, Art’s Tavern for pool & local color, Becky Thacher’s for gorgeous jewelry, the Totem Shop for souvenirs, Blu for elegant dinners overlooking Lake Michigan…the Glen Arbor list goes on and on.brbrAdmire awesome sunsets and an unmatched view of the Sleeping Bear Dunes across Glen Lake. The public boat launch for Glen Lake is nearby. The cottages are surrounded by Sleeping Bear Dunes National Lakeshore, with access to the Alligator Hill Trails directly across Day Forest Road. Abundant wildlife – Deer, Fawns, Ducklings and Mama Duck, 5 different Woodpeckers, Swans and Foxes can all be seen on our grounds. You are on the most beautiful inland Lake in America!brbrWe are just 0.4 miles off busy M-22 on bucolic Day Forest Road, steps from the National Lakeshore and adjacent to the Alligator Hill Trails. It is 2 miles to Glen Arbor and 3 miles to the Dunes. Stunning Lake Views and gorgeous sunsets. The sandy bottom lake in front of our cabins stays waist deep for over 100 yards from the shore, greatly enhancing water safety for the younger kids. We are nearby the Public Boat Launch for our Guests with boats – and have 2 Guest deep-water boat moorings and room for parking Guest boat trailers on our property. There are 2 separate Docks for Guests enjoyment, with sunset viewing benches on each. Inside the Dock bench storage are an ample supply of adult and kids flotation vests. A woodsy side area is available for kids to have an overnight “Tenting and Camping” experience.brbrAlso, the cottages are just 3 miles from the start of the M22 Challenge and the Sleeping Bear Dunes Trail!! brbrHere are some of our favorite places in the area:brbr* Charter Fishing: Enjoy a memorable experience on the big waters of Lake Michigan! There are some great local charter fishing companies you may want to contact to book a trip ahead of time. • Mariah Charters and • Watta Bite Charter Fishingbrbr* Art’s Tavern: Arts is a great place to get a burger and beer! The outside seating is pleasant when the weather is nice. **Bring cash…they don’t take credit cards.brbr* Boonedocks: Boonedocks is a casual place. The food is pretty good. If you are vegetarian they have a great “bark eater” sandwich! The outside patio is AMAZING and they usually have live music.brbr* La Becasse: La Becasse is unassuming. They describe themselves as “French County.” This has become one of our favorite places! The food is expertly prepared. It’s intimate. For an upscale dinner, please choose La Becasse. And for dessert…the phyllo dough chocolate cake will leave you speechless. Reservations are recommened. Also, enjoy happy hour, el fresco.brbr* Good Harbor Grill: Good Harbor is a great place for breakfast and lunch. Casual. Quaint. Cafe-ish.brbr* Blu: Blu is another upscale place in Glen Arbor. If are only going to eat one nice meal out, please go to La Becasse, but if you want another nice option, go to Blu. The food is top notch, but the view is better! This restaurant is literally on Lake Michigan. Reservations recommened.brbr* Leelanau Coffee: This isn’t the only coffee place in town but they do a great job. They French press all their coffee…what’s better than that?! Try the snickerdoodle roast!brbr* North Peak Brewery: North Peak is our favorite beer in Michigan. They use all local ingredients. You can only get it in Michigan. For a lighter beer try Siren (Amber Ale). If you want to put a little hair on your chest, please try Furry (Black IPA). This place is in Traverse City and the ambiance is great, the food is high quality, and you might even see someone you know there.brbr* Jolly Pumpkin: This is our hidden gem. Up the Mission Peninsula, Jolly Pumpkin is on the coast. It’s a bit of a drive from the cottage but on your way you feel like you are in a different part of the country…water and pine. Inside, it’s all wood, and in the fall they have a gigantic roaring fire. Feel free to join the Mug Club. We did! Our mugs are always above the bar. For food order the goat cheese and arugula pizza. Before your meal they will bring out seasoned chips with a curry aioli…it’s…um, heaven.brbr* Nonna’s: Nonna’s Italian Restaurant is at the Homestead. It’s upscale and worth your time.brbr* Anderson’s IGA Market: This is the only grocery store in town without driving to Traverse City. They have a little of everything and the quality of the food is stellar. They are known for being overpriced, but they are close by, convenient, and open.brbr* Glen Lake Chamber of Commerce: This site has information on just about everything in our area to explore, from a local business directory, to things to do, trail maps and local events. Check it out!brbr* Pierce Stocking Drive: You have never seen a sunset like this one. Pierce Stocking is probably the most breathtaking area in Northern Michigan. Take the scenic drive and bring a blanket, watermelon, and wine. Perch yourself 400 feet above Lake Michigan and watch as the sun falls off the face of the earth (or so it seems). You can actually see the curve of the earth on the water. If you do nothing else do this.brbr* The Homestead Resort: While the Homestead Resort, located on the shore of Lake Michigan just a couple miles out of downtown Glen Arbor, is open year round. Enjoy winter activities including cross-country skiing and snowshoeing, family friendly downhill skiing and rentals. Ski • DinebrThe cottage has a number of great amenities including:brbr* Sleeps 8: There are 3 bedrooms. Bedroom #1 has a queen-size bed and sleeps 2. Bedroom #2 has a full-on-full bunk bed and sleeps 4. Bedroom #3 has a twin-on-twin bunk bed and sleeps 2.brbr* Free WiFi: For your convenience. Choose to connect and work remote or check emails and keep up on social, or simply disconnect from it all and enjoy the surroundings.brbr* Large Screen TV Monitors: Enjoy Netflix, Amazon, News and more.brbr* Free Boats: Our renters have access to 4 kayaks and a 14? canoe for your boating pleasure!brbr* Outdoor Seating: 3 Sunset Viewing benches, a hammock and a large kids swingbrbr* 2 Fire Pits: Each cottage lawn has it’s own firepit and access to free firewood.brbr* New Charcoal Grillsbrbr* Abundant Wildlife: Spot deer, ducks, 5 different woodpeckers, swans, foxes and more.brbr* Surrounded by Recreation: Cottages are surrounded by Sleeping Bear Dunes National Lakeshore, and have access to the Alligator Hill hiking trails directly across Day Forest Road. Trails & Scenic Vistasbrbr* Boat Launch: The public boat launch & boat wash for the Glen Lakes is nearby. Learn more.brbr* Stunning clear blue waters: The most beautiful inland Lake in America! In June, at a warm 72 degrees, Aspen has 2 deep-water moorings for guest’s ski boats… in contrast – at a frigid 58 degrees, Lake Michigan has no boat moorings available.brIt is recommended that guests have their own means of transportation.
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