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Mama Bear

Glen Arbor

From $325 / night

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Type Cottage
Bedrooms 3
Bathrooms 1
Guests 5
King Beds 0
Queen Beds 2
Full Beds 0
Twin Beds 2
Lake ViewSandy lake bottomMama and Baby BearSandy shorelineLoft- two twins3826ed76-c762-4a81-9aba-c32326df7b60.c10KitchenDining Area1035064b-49b0-40f6-acd2-8998cbb595f8.c10Bedroomd82ea437-f8c7-4a86-a0be-4f21c29caa50.c10ee99c596-faf4-4ba5-b15b-d21b9b1f4b10.c10d22a3f4d-7113-4dad-8c76-4230203b41ec.c10bathroomMama Bearf571f071-2a27-40d6-9d37-e215ef5303eb.c10Patio d82743c9-397b-44ec-aecb-c4a0f28a03e1.c10

Mama Bear is the ideal location to experience the beauty of Northern Michigan. This A-frame chalet has direct, private frontage on Little Glen Lake and is located less than 5 minutes from the Village of Glen Arbor. Glen Lake's famous sandy bottom stays shallow for a long distance, making it the ideal lake for small children. The North Shore of Little Glen is kissed by sunshine all day and showcases breathtaking sunsets over the Sleeping Bear Sand Dunes each night. Guest capacity is 5. -- THE PROPERTY -- Private | WiFi | Bedroom 1: Main floor-Queen sized bed | Bedroom 2: Main floor- Queen size bed| Bedroom 3: loft area- 2 twin beds| Bathroom: main floor OUTDOOR LIVING: charcoal grill, backyard, private access to Little Glen Lake, firepit, mooring buoy for boat storage, dock for loading and unloading boat, deck furniture KITCHEN: Refrigerator, stove top, oven, cooking basics, coffee maker, toaster, paper towels/trash bags INDOOR LIVING: Living room, fans (no a/c) GENERAL: Linens, towels, heating FAQ: Quiet hours (10:00 PM-8:00 AM) ACCESSIBILITY: slight step into home, steep stairs to loft area PARKING: Parking area for one vehicle- contact management if additional parking is needed -- THE LOCATION -- NATURE SCENE: Empire Beach (6 miles/ 10 minutes), Sleeping Bear Sand Dunes (4 miles/ 8 minutes), Empire Bluff Trail (8 miles/ 12 minutes) Pierce Stocking Scenic Dr (6 miles/ 14 minutes), Sleeping Bear Heritage Trail (4 miles, 6 minutes) SEE + DO: Empire Area Museum (5 mile/ 9 minutes) Empire Village shopping district (5.5 miles/ 8 minute), Glen Arbor shopping district ( 2.5 miles/ 4 minutes) Crystal River Outfitters (2.5 miles/ 4 minutes) TRAVERSE CITY (~24 miles/ 34 minutes): Cherry Festival, Great Lakes Children’s Museum, City Opera House, Clinch Park, Great Wolf Lodge Water Park, Downtown shopping and restaurants WINE + DINE: Joe’s Friendly Tavern (5.6 miles, 9 minutes), Empire Village Inn (5.3 miles/ 8 minute), Shipwreck Cafe ( 5.2 miles/ 8 minute), Art’s Tavern (2.5 miles, 4 minutes), Cherry Public House (2.4 miles, 4 minutes) AIRPORT: Cherry Capital Airport (26 miles) -- REST EASY WITH US -- Northland Vacation Rentals welcomes you to unwind, relax, and get into vacation mode! When staying at one of our homes, we want to assure you that we will do our utmost to provide you with a wonderful place to stay. We take cleaning very seriously and make sure that all of our homes are well maintained. Should an issue arise- no worries! Our friendly staff is available 24/7 to promptly assist with any of your urgent needs. -- POLICIES -- - No smoking - No dogs/ pets allowed - No events, bachelor/ bachelorette parties, or large gatherings -No fireworks - Please respect quiet hours from 10:00 PM-8:00 AM. -Day guests must be approved by management if exceeding the capacity of 5 guests. Guests not adhering to this rule could face a fine or eviction as outlined in our terms and conditions that are agreed upon by renting our home. Capacity is strictly enforced and randomly checked. - Must be at least 25 years old to book - Additional fees and taxes may apply - Photo ID may be required upon check-in -Please refer to our terms and conditions for the house rules. -Please see rental agreement for cancellation and refund policy. Management fees and booking fees are non-refundable. We will provide a starter package of paper towel, toilet paper, garbage bags, hand soap, dish soap and/or dishwasher tabs if a dishwasher is available at the property. Depending on the length of your stay, you may need to purchase more of these items. Other items not included in this list are not guaranteed. Please reach out to management to inquire if a particular amenity is important to your stay, or plan accordingly. Some items such as grills and docks if applicable are seasonal and may not be available.

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$ rates exclusive of tax at 6.00%

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  Jul 06, 2025Sep 06, 2025385.00
  Sep 07, 2025Dec 31, 2028325.00

 

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Reviewer Name: Mark F.

Review Date: Aug 24, 2025
Star Rating:
Waterfront is perfect for families. Sandy entry, dock to view sunsets, location on Little Glen N. Shore.
Reviewer Name: William D

Review Date: Aug 02, 2025
Star Rating:
Loved the location, sandy beach, great dock, views, neighbors. Would love to see a dishwasher, wifi, and laundry, though.
Reviewer Name: Bradley S

Review Date: Jul 26, 2025
Star Rating:
Beautiful cabin, views, water access.
Reviewer Name: Joe F

Review Date: Jul 14, 2025
Star Rating:
Mama Bear is an amazing place to make great family memories. The view of the lake, beautiful sunsets, and spaces to eat both inside and out. We will definitely be back!
Reviewer Name: Alexis S

Review Date: Jul 05, 2025
Star Rating:
Right on the lake. The place had everything we needed. We like that everything is labeled. Thanks for the detail.
Reviewer Name: Susan

Review Date: Aug 31, 2024
Star Rating:
As described . Comfortable and clean
Reviewer Name: Ashley

Review Date: Sep 01, 2021
Star Rating:
We enjoyed our time here
Reviewer Name: Mary

Review Date: Aug 31, 2021
Star Rating:
Came home late to flooded cabin and Nicole saved the day. Put us up at the Homestead and cleaned the cabin herself. Great communicator.
Reviewer Name: Amber

Review Date: Aug 10, 2021
Star Rating:
Great time, cottages are perfect.
Reviewer Name: Mike

Review Date: Jul 02, 2021
Star Rating:
This was just what we needed as a family to get away for a week to relax. Very clean, peaceful and quiet. This is a absolutely amazing spot that I would recommend to anyone.
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