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Couples Retreat. Perfect getaway with all the amenities.

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Terrace/patio
1 bedroom, iron/ironing board, free WiFi
Interior
Shower, hair dryer, soap, toilet paper
Smart TV

Reviews

10 out of 10
Exceptional

Entire apartment

1 bedroom1 bathroomSleeps 269 sq m

Popular amenities

  • Dryer
  • Parking available
  • Barbecue grill
  • Washer
  • Kitchen
  • Outdoor space

Explore the area

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Empire, MI
  • Glen Lake
    ‪2 min walk‬
  • Sleeping Bear Dunes National Lakeshore
    ‪6 min drive‬
  • Sleeping Bear Point Coast Guard Station Maritime Museum
    ‪12 min drive‬
  • Traverse City, MI (TVC-Cherry Capital)
    ‪49 min drive‬

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About the area

Empire

When you stay at this apartment in Empire, you'll be on a lake, a 4-minute drive from Lake Michigan and 6 minutes from Sleeping Bear Dunes National Lakeshore. .This apartment is 0.1 mi (0.1 km) from Little Glen Lake and 0.1 mi (0.1 km) from Glen Lake.
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What's nearby

  • Little Glen Lake - 1 min walk - 0.0 km
  • Glen Lake - 2 min walk - 0.2 km
  • Crystal River - 5 min drive - 5.4 km
  • Sleeping Bear Dunes National Lakeshore - 6 min drive - 7.6 km
  • Sleeping Bear Point Coast Guard Station Maritime Museum - 12 min drive - 10.1 km

Getting around

  • Cherry Capital Airport (TVC) - 50 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Cherry Republic - ‬4 min drive
  • ‪Art's Tavern - ‬4 min drive
  • ‪The Foothills Cafe - ‬11 min drive
  • ‪Leelanau Coffee Roasting Co. - ‬4 min drive
  • ‪Boonedocks - ‬4 min drive

About this property

Entire place

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

Couples Retreat. Perfect getaway with all the amenities.

Beautiful one bedroom second floor apartment over a 3 car detached garage. Very
private. Kitchen is equipped with microwave, refrigerator/freezer/icemaker. Range and microwave. New cabinets with granite countertops. Use this as your base of operations to see and enjoy all that Leelanau County and the Grand Traverse region has to offer. Great biking with the new heritage trail nearby. Visit historic fishtown in Leland, tour some of the areas great wineries. Charter a trip to fish for salmon out of either Glen Arbor or Leland. Traverse City is only half an hour away and is a foodies paradise with dozens of really fine restaurants and micro breweries. The apartment overlooks both Big and Little Glen. Enjoy great sunsets over the dunes from your own private deck right next to Glen Lake. Bring your boat and use the dedicated anchorage and your own private dock for great swimming and fishing.
Make yourself comfortable in this air-conditioned apartment, featuring a kitchen with a refrigerator and an oven. There's a private patio. Complimentary wireless internet access keeps you connected, and a Smart television is provided for your entertainment. Conveniences include a microwave and a coffee/tea maker.
This smoke-free apartment features snowboarding nearby, sledding nearby, and cross-country skiing nearby. Recreational activities include hiking/biking trails nearby, kayaking nearby, and sailing nearby.
Guests will find features like internet access and onsite parking.

Property amenities

Ski

  • Cross-country skiing nearby
  • Snowboarding nearby

Internet

  • Available in the apartment: Free WiFi

Parking and transport

  • Car required
  • Onsite parking options include a garage

Kitchen

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Cookware, dishware, and utensils
  • Dishwasher
  • Electric kettle
  • Hob
  • Ice maker
  • Kitchen island
  • Lobster/crab pot
  • Microwave
  • Oven
  • Refrigerator
  • Spices
  • Toaster

Dining

  • Dining table

Bedrooms

  • Bedroom

Bathroom

  • 1 bathroom
  • Hair dryer
  • Shower
  • Soap
  • Toilet paper

Living spaces

  • Dining table
  • Living room

Entertainment

  • Smart TV with cable/satellite channels

Outdoor areas

  • Barbecue grill
  • Firepit
  • Patio

Laundry

  • Laundry facilities
  • Washing machine

Comfort

  • Air conditioning
  • Heating

Pets

  • No pets allowed

Suitability/Accessibility

  • Smoke-free property

Services and conveniences

  • Iron/ironing board

Location highlights

  • Near a health/beauty spa
  • Near the marina
  • On a lake

Things to do

  • Boat
  • Kayak
  • Casino nearby
  • Fishing nearby
  • Golfing nearby
  • Hiking/biking trails nearby
  • Horseback riding nearby
  • Hunting nearby
  • Ice skating nearby
  • Jet skiing nearby
  • Kayaking nearby
  • Motor boating nearby
  • Mountain biking nearby
  • Sailing nearby
  • Sledding nearby
  • Snowmobiling nearby
  • Swimming nearby
  • Water skiing nearby
  • Water tubing nearby
  • Windsurfing nearby
  • Winery tours nearby

Safety features

  • Carbon monoxide detector not reported (host has not indicated whether there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property; consider bringing a portable detector)
  • Smoke detector (host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property)
  • Fire extinguisher
  • Deadbolt lock

General

  • Property does not allow children
  • Unit size: 745 square feet

Policies

Check-in

Check-in time starts at 4:00 PM
Contactless check-in available
Minimum check-in age: 21

Check-out

Check-out before 10:00 AM

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

This property does not allow children

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
Onsite parties or group events are strictly prohibited
Host has not indicated whether there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property; consider bringing a portable detector with you on the trip
Host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher and a deadbolt lock
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 transportation to and from this property

Property is also known as

Couples Retreat. Perfect Getaway With all the Amenities
Couples Retreat. Perfect getaway with all the amenities. Empire

Couples Retreat. Perfect getaway with all the amenities. Reviews

Reviews

10

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 49 out of 49 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 0 out of 49 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 0 out of 49 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 49 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 49 reviews

10/10

Cleanliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Tony R.

Liked: Cleanliness
Great place and wonderful hosts!
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jim H.

Liked: Cleanliness

Nice getaway place

Wife and I stayed for a week in July. Very well appointed place, with a great location. Nice for 2 people. Bob and Joan were friendly and took care of any issues we had.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Kristen J.

Liked: Cleanliness

Glen Arbor Getaway

Perfect little spot to rest and recharge. Everything that you need is close by and the beauty of the Sleeping Bear National Park is minutes away.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Nancy S.

Liked: Cleanliness

Beautiful and Relaxing

The lake is beautiful and there is plenty to do on the property and nearby. The apartment was clean and private and Joan and Bob were wonderful hosts.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Connie B.

Liked: Cleanliness

Perfect Spot!

Great location, Property owners Bob and Joan very welcoming. Unit very clean and comfortable. We look forward to our next stay there.
Stayed 7 nights in Sep 2022

10/10 Excellent

laura k.

Liked: Cleanliness

Week on Little Glenn Lake

Joan and Bob's property is just as pictured with great access to the lake and private dock. We really enjoyed the included kayaks as well as proximity to hiking, biking and Glenn Arbor. We will stay here again.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2022

10/10 Excellent

Lisa J.

Liked: Cleanliness

Ideal accomodations!

This garage apartment was the perfect place for us! Bob and Joan are so welcoming and have created a renter's dream! The apartment is comfortable and cozy with a gorgeous view of the water. The kitchen is stocked with everything needed to prepare home-cooked meals including our own barbecue. We had our own deck and dock complete with kayaks. We stayed for three weeks and wish it could have been longer! We will definitely be back!
Stayed 14 nights in Jul 2022

10/10 Excellent

Mike M.

Liked: Cleanliness

Excellent stay near Glen Arbor

Wonderful hilltop lakefront location on Little Glen. The in-law apartment over the garage was as comfortable and easy to use as you could hope for.
Stayed 7 nights in Sep 2021

10/10 Excellent

Sarah M.

Liked: Cleanliness

Wonderful!

Perfect for a couple’s retreat! We actually stayed for a full 2 weeks and it was perfect - private, clean, right on the water but still close to lots of dining and other activities! Bob and Joan were excellent and friendly hosts!
Stayed 14 nights in Jun 2021

10/10 Excellent

Jason P.

Liked: Cleanliness

We had an awesome time

The place is very clean! The location is perfect for exploring Sleeping Bear NP, Glen Arbor, and the area. The hosts are very helpful.
Stayed 8 nights in Jun 2021

10/10 Excellent

John K., Spring Lake, MI

Liked: Cleanliness

Don't stay here because we want it all to ourselves

Really nice for couples! Very well designed and built apartment with nice deck and uniquely sheltered dock landing where we spent much time sitting and enjoying the lake. Centrally-located in the Sleeping Bear and Glen Arbor area. Kitchen is nicely-stocked if you prefer to eat in, or grill. A fine getaway, nice hosts.
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2021

10/10 Excellent

Deborah G.

Liked: Cleanliness

Lovely Property

My husband and I enjoyed a week at this lovely property! We have been coming to the Leelanau area for 30+ years. This was our first time staying here and hope to return in the future. Bob and Joan are kind and gracious hosts! The apartment was such a pleasure to stay in. The trees, the water, the location...just beautiful! We did not have the best of weather, but when we did have a break from the rain, we enjoyed a drive thru Pierce Stocking Scenic Drive, a hike to Empire Bluff, sunsets in various beaches, a long bike ride on the Tart Trail, shopping in TC, and trying out a few new restaurants (WREN and Mundos Coffee House, Suttons Bay, Broomstack Kitchen, in Maple City, and Farm Club in TC)! Do try to make it to Moomers Farm for the best ice cream experience, also in TC! It was always a welcome to return from our outings, to a comfortable and pleasant place! ~Deborah G
Stayed 7 nights in Sep 2020

10/10 Excellent

Steven W.

Liked: Cleanliness

Wonderful Week

We spent a wonderful week in Bob & Joan’s place, and could not have been happier. Sparkling clean, perfect location, and lots of amenities. Communication with the hosts was great, and as an added bonus, Curley (the dog & co-host) brought us a twig or leaf as a present every day! Can’t wait to return next year.
Stayed 7 nights in Sep 2020

10/10 Excellent

tom p.

Liked: Cleanliness

Very comfortable apartment!

Very cute and well appointed apartment. Owner was available for anything we needed. She was kind enough to mail some things we left behind. Lake worked well for our paddle boards and the pontoon boat we rented.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2020

10/10 Excellent

Janet B.

Liked: Cleanliness

Return visit did not disappoint

As the title indicates, this was our second stay at the Hawley property. We found it so appealing last Fall that we booked it again this year. It is a perfect spot for two people! You have all the comforts of home and a beautiful view of Glen Lake! Even with rain and cooler temperatures, our visit was a memorable one! We may just have to go for number three next year!
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2019

10/10 Excellent

Thomas G.

Liked: Cleanliness

Wonderful Experience

A quiet and relaxing location to stay! The apartment is private (separated from the main house) with it's living room windows offering a beautiful view of Glen Lake. A small private dock is located on the water for the guests, separate from the owner's dock - great for morning coffee by the water! The apartment is kept clean and provides all necessities with the exception of towels/bed linens/toiletries (which the owner notifies you about before visiting so you can prepare). The apartment is in a great location that allows easy access to the local attractions such as Sleeping Bear Dunes, Cherry Republic, and local wineries and restaurants. Bob was easy to communicate with and offered us suggestions for things to do in the area. If you're interested in a relaxing trip near Glen Lake, I highly recommend taking advantage of this beautiful property!

10/10 Excellent

Michael E.

Liked: Cleanliness

Paradise

Glen Lake views out your windows, comfortable outside patio and seating on the lake's edge. Kayaks beached and ready to paddle to the dunes for a closer look. The apartment provided all we needed to come home make dinner and get a good night sleep. Biking, walking and kyaking trails in all directions. Picturesque Glen Arbor a few miles away.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2019

10/10 Excellent

Brandi P.

Liked: Cleanliness

A great week up north!

We had a great experience at the carriage house! We have stayed in multiple different places in this area, but none have been as nice! The kitchen and bathroom are updated with beautiful countertops and appliances. The bedroom is large as well. There’s a great outdoor sitting area with a view of the lake as well as a private deck/dock on the lake. The owners were wonderful and helpful too. The location is great since it’s on the lake, and Sleeping Bear Dunes National Park and the Heritage Trail are right there. Overall, we had such a wonderful experience and I’d definitely recommend this place as well as want to return again! We joked that it is so perfect that we’d just like to stay there and not leave! Thank you for a fabulous week!!
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2019

10/10 Excellent

Amy S.

Liked: Cleanliness

Wonderful stay!

Such a lovely place. So clean and the property is beautiful, great views of Little Glen and Big Glen. Loved the space down by the water and watching sunsets. We brought our boat and the launch is just down the road and it was great to be able to keep our boat in the water too. So many places to explore close by... hiking, biking, wineries, beaches, great food. And it was great to have laundry in the unit as well! Wonderful place to stay!
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2019

10/10 Excellent

Shelly A.

Liked: Cleanliness

We love this place, an annual tradition

This was our 3rd summer staying in Bob & Joan's guest cottage. We love the location, being on the lake and how it feels like a home away from home. We look forward to returning for many years to come. Bob & Joan, thank you for your hospitality.
Stayed 6 nights in Jun 2019

10/10 Excellent

Lauren F.

Liked: Cleanliness

Perfect getaway

Great apartment on a waterfront property on Little Glen Lake. Bob & Joan were great at check-in. The apartment is very comfortable, everything provided (except sheets & towels). Loved having our own private waterfront deck and dock with kayaks for our use. We will be back! Thank you!
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2019

10/10 Excellent

Lisa S., Chesterton, Indiana

Beautiful place!

I made a huge mistake with booking (wrong dates). Bob was understanding and able to accommodate us. We were sooo thankful for that! This couples retreat was beautiful and nicely decorated. The views were beautiful. If you decide to stay here, you most definitely will not be disappointed!
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2018

10/10 Excellent

Susan C.

Lovely weekend stay on the lake

The apartment is as pictured, very comfortable and clean. Ideal location for exploring the area and lazy days on the lake...weather permitting! Thank you Bob and Joan
Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2018

10/10 Excellent

Janet B.

Attractive apartment with large windows and great lake view

Bob and Joan have done a good job of creating an attractive space that maximizes the view of Glen Lake. It’s a great place to relax or to use as a home base for outings to nearby Sleeping Bear Dunes, Traverse City and communities on the Leelanau Peninsula. Bob and Joan have lived on the property for quite awhile and can provide a great deal of information about the area. A highlight for us was enjoying morning coffee on the small deck right at the water’s edge. Although we didn’t use it, there is another lovely deck space right by the entrance that provides a good lake view also. We definitely will consider a return trip to this unique property.
Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2018

10/10 Excellent

Michelle S.

Simply Stunning and Clean

This apartment is beautiful, new, and extremely clean. Plus it has private decks, and a dock separate from the main house with a gas grill. Bob and his wife are very welcoming and are more than happy to answer any questions about the area (where to eat, etc.). We were only able to escape to this place for a few days but we plan on returning. It’s the perfect size for a couple’s retreat and the heated floor in the bathroom is a huge bonus with the chilly mornings. Glen Lake is crystal clear and stunning. We can’t wait to go back!
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2018