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Charming Cottage- Baby Bear on Little Glen

Lakefront cottage with kitchen and patio

Charming Cottage- Baby Bear on Little Glen

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3 bedrooms, bed sheets
Fridge, microwave, oven, stovetop

Overview of Charming Cottage- Baby Bear on Little Glen

Reviews
9.8

Exceptional

Popular amenities

  • Outdoor spaceOutdoor spaceOutdoor space
  • Lake viewLake viewLake view

Explore the area

Map
Empire, MI
  • Popular LocationLittle Glen Lake1 min walk
  • Popular LocationGlen Lake3 min drive
  • Popular LocationSleeping Bear Dunes National Lakeshore9 min drive
  • AirportTraverse City, MI (TVC-Cherry Capital)51 min drive

About this property

Entire place

You'll have the entire home to yourself and will only share it with other guests in your party.

Charming Cottage- Baby Bear on Little Glen

Lakefront cottage with kitchen and patio
This smoke-free cottage features barbecues. The cottage boasts a fireplace and offers a kitchen and a patio. Guests can appreciate conveniences, such as a fridge and a microwave, and other amenities include a stovetop and a coffee/tea maker.
Guest accommodation at this cottage offers fireplaces and coffee/tea makers. Rooms open to patios. Kitchens offer fridges, stovetops, microwaves and kitchenware and utensils. Bathrooms include a shower.
The recreational activities listed below are available either on-site or nearby; fees may apply.

Property manager

Northland Vacation Rentals

Languages

English

Property amenities

Parking and transport

  • On-site parking
  • Car required

Kitchen

  • Fridge
  • Stovetop
  • Microwave
  • Oven
  • Cookware/dishes/utensils
  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Toaster

Bedrooms

  • Bed sheets provided

Bathrooms

  • Shower
  • Towels provided

Living spaces

  • Fireplace
  • Living room

Outdoor areas

  • Patio
  • Barbecue

Pets

  • No pets allowed

Suitability/Accessibility

  • Smoke-free property

Location highlights

  • On the lake
  • On the waterfront
  • In a village

Things to do

  • Fitness facilities nearby
  • Swimming nearby
  • Power boating nearby
  • Golf nearby
  • Cycling nearby
  • Hiking nearby
  • Hiking/biking trails nearby
  • Fishing nearby
  • Birdwatching nearby
  • Winery tours nearby

Safety features

  • Carbon monoxide detector installed (host has indicated that there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property)
  • Smoke detector installed (host has indicated that there is a smoke detector on the property)
  • Fire extinguisher

General

  • Unit size: 1000 sq ft (93 sq m)

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Policies

Check-in

Contactless check-in and check-out are available

Special check-in instructions

You will receive an email from the host with check-in and check-out instructions

Pets

Pets not allowed

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome

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 indicated that there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property
Host has indicated that there is a smoke detector on the property
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher
This property is managed through our partner, Vrbo. You will receive an email from Vrbo with a link to a Vrbo account, where you can change or cancel your reservation

We should mention

A car is required for transport to and from this property

Property is also known as

Charming Cottage on Little Glen
Charming Cottage- Baby Bear on Little Glen Empire
Charming Cottage- Baby Bear on Little Glen Cottage
Charming Cottage- Baby Bear on Little Glen Cottage Empire
340400

About the area

Empire

What's nearby

  • Little Glen Lake - 1 min walk
  • Glen Lake - 3 min drive
  • Pierce Stocking Scenic Drive - 8 min drive
  • Sleeping Bear Dunes National Lakeshore - 9 min drive
  • Sleeping Bear Point Coast Guard Station Maritime Museum - 10 min drive

Restaurants

  • Cherry Public House | Glen Arbor - 6 min drive
  • Boone Dock's - 6 min drive
  • Arts Tavern - 6 min drive
  • Friendly Tavern - 12 min drive
  • Cherry Republic - 6 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Charming Cottage- Baby Bear on Little Glen pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

Reviews

9.8

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 14 out of 17 reviews" "
Rating 8 - Good. 3 out of 17 reviews" "
Rating 6 - Okay. 0 out of 17 reviews" "
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 17 reviews" "
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9.8/10

Cleanliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Stefanie H.

Liked: Cleanliness
Very clean. Great property!
I have been staying in Glen Arbor on Glen Lake since was was 12. I am now 47. I have been consistently on Big Glen but was interested in exploring what stay is like closer to the dunes on Little Glen. This is a wonderful property for a small family just getting used to the area. Very very charming. Clean. Perfect for lake summer living. Not a lot of lounge space but with summer fun, why be inside? Was challenging to have teens with no TV or WiFi option so unless you are going to use your phone as a hot spot, watch out for a lifestyle change. We were lucky to be the only ones on the property for the week but would be a great spot for two families or multiple couples to rent out the entire offering. The management and on-site owners were very accommodating and super friendly. Great communication!!!
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2022

10/10 Excellent

Mary B.

Liked: Cleanliness
Amazing Vacation Location
We enjoyed everything about our star at Baby Bear! The location is the best. Steps from Little Glen Lake and within driving distance of Lake Michigan and all that Leelanau Peninsula has to offer. The cabin is just as the listing states. Every bedroom has a wall mounted, oscillating fan with comfortable beds. It is important to note that there is no washer/dryer at the cabin so you can pack accordingly. Our family also stayed in Mama Bear which made for an excellent vacation week!
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2021

10/10 Excellent

Amy P., Minneapolis

Liked: Cleanliness
Charming family trip
The cabin is cute, clean and great for a vacation. The real star of the show for us was the lake. It was extremely clear and shallow, making it great for kids. We loved swimming and hanging out in the lake every day of our trip. Nearby towns are adorable and the trails and parks nearby made for great family time. Highly recomended.
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2021

8/10 Good

Autumn C.

Liked: Cleanliness
Beautiful getaway on Glen Lake
Everything was very clean and nice. We enjoyed our stay but had to leave early due to it raining and cool the entire time we were there. Overall a great place to stay with a beautiful view of the dunes
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2021

10/10 Excellent

john o.

Liked: Cleanliness
Great place
Wonderful location on the water with great views and still close to town and great hikes.
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2020

10/10 Excellent

Elizabeth H.

Liked: Cleanliness
Exploring Michigan and it’s Lakes
Baby Bear was the perfect getaway we needed! We visited Traverse City last year, which was our first visit to MI. We decided this time to look for a cabin on the shoreline of one of the many gorgeous lakes throughout Michigan. The house was quaint , clean and the PERFECT setting so close to Glen Lake. We couldn’t ask for a more perfect setting for our much needed getaway. The only thing I regret is that we couldn’t get it for longer than we did . The sandy Beach area and the fire pit , a picnic table , the lounge chairs and BBQ made cooking and eating convenient and the view a plus . S’mores every night lake side by the fire pit watching the sunset and listening to the water . The book that is in the cabin is very helpful if you’ve not been to the area of Empire and Glen Arbour. We ventured out to Elk Rapids , just north of Traverse City . We found a very secluded conservation area off of the road side that had maintained wooden steps down to an amazing beach ! There was no one there , we brought our lunch and looked for Petoskey Stones all day. ( with success !!) We would definitely return to this property for any future trips or recommend it to anyone who asks us. Thank you Connie for the great communication surrounding our stay and any questions we had !
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2020

10/10 Excellent

Jenny B.

Liked: Cleanliness
Relax and Unwind.
Quaint and comfortable cabin right on an inviting lake. Lake of WiFi was an opportunity for all of to unplug and focus on the relaxing natural beauty that surrounds the cabin. The lake is terrific for kayaking and paddle boarding. The shallow depth keeps the water warmer. It’s shallow for nearly a 100 yards out which makes it easy and safe for you g kids to play. The town of Glen Arbor is only a few short minutes away for groceries and other commercial outings. We enjoyed several hiking trails and the heritage bike trail. Truly a magical stay.
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2020

10/10 Excellent

Sarah S.

Liked: Cleanliness
Great beach house for a small family
We had a great time at Baby Bear. It had everything we needed in a perfect location. We’d like to come back next year with more family and rent both Baby and Mama Bear cottages. The lake is shallow and sandy, the dock is nice, and it’s a beautiful shady spot. The cottage is small, especially the bathroom, but it’s very well-appointed and easy to live in. We had a great week!
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2020

10/10 Excellent

Rachel V.

Liked: Cleanliness
Beautiful spot on Little Glen Lake
We rented both cabins next to each other for a family vacation with our grown children and their families. Loved the lake views, outside spaces and dock. We rented a pontoon boat from a marina we could walk to from the cottages, floated on tubes and brought our kayaks. Lake is shallow and was fun for young kids. Cottages were well stocked. We were in the smaller cottage which was compact and would be good for a smaller family.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2020

8/10 Good

Stephanie R.

Liked: Cleanliness
Little Glen Lake cottage
Was a nice week. Bathroom extremely small. Overall, comfortable and welcoming.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2020