Lodging in Glen Arbor and Empire
Glen Lake/Sleeping Bear Area
        

B& Bs, MOTELS & CAMPGROUNDS 
        
D.H. DAY CAMPGROUNDS 
Division of Sleeping Bear Dunes National Park. 

AUTUMN'S HARVEST INN 
Immaculate 1889 farmhouse nestled in the rolling hills of Leelanau County. A gem. Very peaceful whirlpool tub available. Short drive to Sleeping Bear Sand Dunes and Glen Arbor. No pets. 11977 S. Gilbert Rd., Empire, MI 49630. (616) 326-5375 

GLEN ARBOR BED & BREAKFAST AND COTTAGES 
Relax in a 19th Century Inn, cozy cottage or a modern 2 BR luxury apartment w/jacuzzi tubs in the heart of Glen Arbor. Private baths available. Families Welcome! $65-$85 Dbl; 100-150 suite cottage, or apartment. Also available weekly. M-22, Box 526, Glen Arbor, MI 49636. Visa/MC (616) 334-6789. 

GLEN LAKE TRAILER PARK & RESORT 
Camping available for trailers, campers & RVs on Glen Lake. Full hookups. Laundromat. Showers. Excellent beach & swimming. Two rental apartments & cottage. Quiet family atmosphere. No pets. 8648 S. Dorsey Pk. Rd., Empire, MI 49630. (616) 334-3419. 

THE HOUSE ON LIMERICK HILL - BED & BREAKFAST  
Big Glen Lake. Extra large bright colorful room for two. Spectacular view. King/twin beds, private bath, entry, deck. Swimming. Special weekly and mid-week rates. No pets. Reservations advisable. 7905 S. Dunn's Farm Rd., Maple City, MI 49664 (616) 334-4494. 

MAPLE LANE RESORT/MOTEL 
Kitchenettes and rooms at reasonable rates. Boats, beach, continental breakfast, in season. OPEN ALL YEAR. For reservations write: Kent and Laura Smith, 8720 Dorsey Rd., Empire, MI 49630 or call: (616) 334-3413. 

MAPLE WOODS RESORT 
Located on beautiful Glen Lake in the heart of the National Park. Peaceful setting with private beach overlooking the Sleeping Bear Sand Dunes. Open May - October. No pets, please. Bea and Jerry Hodge, 8580 Dorsey Road, Empire, MI 49630. (616) 334-6042. 

THE NARROWS MOTEL 
Located near the Glen Lake narrows at the corner of M-22 and County Road 677. Clean rooms in a quiet setting. In room color cable TV. Restaurant on the premises. No pets. 6999 S. Benzonia Tr., Glen Arbor. (616) 334-4141. 

NORTH OAK BED & BREAKFAST 
in Glen Arbor one block north of M-22. Walking distance to restaurants, shops, beaches. Quiet, relaxing, reasonable. Watch deer from your bedroom window and hear the waves through the trees. Phone: (616) 334-6445. 

SLEEPY BEAR CAMPGROUNDS 
Gateway to National Park located on M-72 West. 150 wooded sites. Heated pool, full hook-ups for water & electric. Also, rustic tenting. Modern restrooms w/showers. Game room, laundromat. 6760 W. Empire Hwy., Empire, MI 49630 (616) 326-5566. 

SYLVAN INN 
"Established. 1885." Gracious accommodations in luxuriously restored country inn. Continental breakfast, spa, sauna, lake views. Housekeeping suite and unique penthouse available. Walk to shopping, dining, beach. M-109 in Glen Arbor. Phone (616) 334-4333. 

WHITE GULL INN - Bed & breakfast 
Century old farm house in the Village of Glen Arbor. Enjoy an extended continental breakfast in our country kitchen. Walk to shops, restaurants, tennis courts, beach and hiking trails. 5926 S.W. Manitou Trail, Glen Arbor, MI 49636. (616) 334-4486.

PLACES TO STAY
        
ASPENGLEN 
Vacation in comfort at this new three bedroom, two bath home steps from Sleeping Bear Bay. In town location close to shops and restaurants. Open year around. No pets. (313) 881-5693 or (519) 899-2119. Toll free in Michigan 1-888-4-KEGLER. 

BIRCH SHORES RESORT 
Birch trees and dune sunsets frame 3 cottages on Little Glen Lake. Sleeps 8, fireplace, BBQ, micro, docks, boats. North Star (4 BR - 2 Bath) has 2 decks, cable TV, phone, laundry, dishwasher, garage. Skiers welcome! Sorry no pets! Write or call Shirley Solem, 13108 Drew Rd., Empire MI 49630. (616) 326-5315. 

BRAMMER COTTAGE 
On Bay Road 1 block from Lake Michigan. Sleeps 4. Full bath, T.V., kitchen, picnic table, grill. No pets. Contact Mary Brammer, 44709 Lake Crest Dr., Belleville, MI 48111. (313) 697-4630 or (616) 228-5317 after June 1. 

ON MANITOU 
2 bedroom new unit accommodates five, 200 feet from Lake Michigan's Sleeping Bear Bay - 1 block from "Downtown" Glen Arbor with views of the water. Private Beach. TV - Refrigerator, Microwave. Reasonable rate. Sorry no pets. Phone 616-334-3935. 

DOCKSIDER 
Sleeps 6. Nice little cottage on southeast shore of Big Glen. Large yard. Sunset view of dunes and Alligator Ridge. Complete kitchen, microwave. Cable TV, rowboat, canoe, dock. (810) 348-2330 or (616) 334-4092. 

DORSEY COTTAGES 
Two modern lake front cottages on little Glen Lake. Two bedrooms, sleeps 5. Automatic heat, microwave, picnic tables, lawn chairs and grill. Off season rate. No pets. 7656 W. Glenmere Rd., Empire MI 49630. (616) 334--4151. 

DUNESVIEW 
Modern 4 BR, 1-1/2 bath home on south shore of Little Glen Lake. Sleeps 8, crib available. Weekly or bi-weekly rentals. Telephone, cable TV, stereo. Fully equipped kitchen. Rowboat. Large front deck & lot. Write: Tom Sevensma, 6421 Woodbrook SE, Grand Rapids, MI 49546. Phone: (616) 247-6417 A.M. or (616) 940-0715 P.M./weekends. 

EVERGREENE COTTAGE 
Walking distance and public access to Glen Lake and Lake Michigan. Shopping and restaurants in nearby Village of Glen Arbor. Housekeeping cottage, sleeps 6, large country kitchen, Ben Franklin woodburning stove in living room w/ceiling fan. Write: Lance Greene, 508 South Byrne Rd., Toledo, OH 43609. (419) 382-7664 Daytime, can leave message. (419) 865-0442. Evenings. 

FISHER'S LAKESIDE COTTAGES 
Lime Lake, west shore. Five, 2 bedroom cottages, over 300 ft. frontage, beautiful grounds, safe swimming, great fishing, boat included, ideal for families. No pets. Special rates for spring and fall. Mark and Betsy Fisher, 6200 Maple City Rd., Maple City, MI 49664. Phone: (616) 228-6201. 

GEISLER'S LITTLE GLENFORD 
3 BR, 1 1/2 bath, private lakefront home on Glen Lake. Equipped kitchen, dryer, cable TV, garage. Occupancy 6. No smoking, no pets. Phone (513) 831-2223. 

GIFFIN'S GLEN SANDS RESORT 
Directly at the entrance of the Sleeping Bear Dune Climb on Little Glen Lake. Modern 3 BR home, fireplace, deck, all amenities. Also modern 1 BR efficiency. Weekly, April/October. Very clean. NO PETS! (616) 334-4635. 

GLEN CRAFT VILLAS 
One to 4-BR, housekeeping villas on sandy north shore Big Glen Lake. Fireplaces, ceiling fans, microwaves, TV connections, tennis court, shuffleboard, sauna, swim raft, harbor facilities. No Pets. Mrs. Teddy Krull-Hemphill, 358 Sugar Grove Lane, Brownsville, TX 78520, (210) 542-2272. Summer: P.O. Box 38, Glen Arbor, MI 49636, (616) 334-3969. 

GLEN EDEN RESORT 
Family owned tradition on Glen Lake. Two meals included daily, June through August. One week minimum stay. Fall/Winter housekeeping rentals. Glen Eden, Glen Arbor, MI 49636 (616) 334-3671. 

GLEN LAKE BOAT CLUB AND RESORT 
Modern cottages and lodge suites on the quiet, sandy north shore of Big Glen. Walking distance to town. Weekly rentals spring through fall. (616) 334-4556 summer, (313) 283-7775 winter. Leave address, desired date and phone number. 

GRANDVIEW COTTAGES 
Four modern, 2 BR, housekeeping cottages on 270' of Big Glen shoreline. Each accommodates six and includes boat, grill, paddleboards, and spectacular views. May-October. No pets. Beth & Bob Turner. (616) 334-6504. 

HARRIS PROPERTIES, INC. - HOMESTEAD CONDOMINIUMS 
Cottages & Homes on and around Lake Michigan & Glen Lakes. Economy to Luxury. We have custom packages for Romantic Getaways, Kids at Play and extras for sunshiny days. No Pets. Call TOLL FREE at 1-888-334-3051 or EMail us at hpi@traverse.com for pictures & detailed brochures. 

HILL HAVEN RESORT 
Six housekeeping cottages with private decks. Rec-room, dock, moorings, park-type grills, horseshoe pits. View the dune climb and sunsets from our private beach. No pets. (616) 334-4006. 

THE HOMESTEAD 
America's freshwater resort, with one mile of Lake Michigan beach frontage. Lodge rooms, one to four bedroom condominiums. Wide price range. 9-hole golf course; tennis, pools; shops; restaurants; children's programs. Downhill; cross-country skiing; skating. Property sales office on-site. Phone: (616) 334-5000. 

HUSTED'S GLEN AYR RESORT 
3 BR, 2 BR, rec-room, grills, dock, boats. June-October. Please no pets. Winter: Dorothy Husted, 5515 Springfield-Xenia Rd., Springfield, OH 45502 (937) 322-4644. Summer: 6744 S. Dunns Farm Rd., Maple City, MI 49664 (616) 334-3458. 

KINGFISHER COTTAGE 
On Fisher Lake, screened porch, 2 bedrooms, bath, studio couch in living room. Accommodates 6 people. Patio, grill, boat, dock, nice yard, kitchen completely equipped. Larry and Beverly Brammer, 10155 Gully Rd., Taylor, MI 48180. Phone: (313) 292-5686. 

LEELANAU VACATION RENTALS 
Homestead condominiums, homes and cottages on Lake Michigan, the Crystal River and Glen Lake. A price range to suit every budget. Call for a brochure. Phone: (616) 334-6100. 

MILLER'S CABINS 
Cozy housekeeping cabins sleep 5-7. See beautiful sunsets over Sleeping Bear Dunes. Safe sandy beach. We cater to families with small children. Two restaurants nearby. S.E. corner of Big Glen. Jeannette Miller, Maple City, MI 49664. Phone: (616) 334-4929. 

ON THE NARROWS APARTMENTS 
Four modern light housekeeping units. Summer weekly. Off season 2 day minimum. Safe beach, private decks overlooking Big Glen Lake. NO PETS! Inquiries welcome! Call (616) 334-4955 after 5:00 P.M. or write: 8097 S. Glen Lake Rd., Glen Arbor, MI 49636. 

PEPPLER'S BIRCHDALE 
On Big Glen Lake. Three BR, 1 1/2 bath, HOME, with fireplace, private beach, dock and boat. Call or write: P.O. Box 44, Glen Arbor, MI 49636. (616) 334-3435. Winter: (941) 481-3275. 

RED ROOSTER COTTAGES 
Two bedroom and four bedroom housekeeping cottages each with 50 foot frontage on SW shore Big Glen Lake. No pets. Multiple weeks in summer preferred. Discount off-season. 6898 MacFarlane Rd., Glen Arbor, MI 49636. (616) 334-3722. 

ROBERTS RETREAT 
S.E. corner of Big Glen at Burdickville with view of dunes; private sandy beach. 2 bedrooms, living room with fireplace, dining area and fully equipped modern new kitchen. 2 porches with tables. Heat. Aluminum boat. Maximum 5 persons. Contact: Kathleen Roberts. 4756 W. Whispering Pines Lane, Glen Arbor, MI 49686. (704) 837-2672. 

SHADY SHORES RESORT 
On beautiful Glen Lake, in the Sleeping Bear National Lakeshore. Modern housekeeping cottages, some with fireplaces. Private beach, picnic area, boats, fishing, hunting and skiing. Rates by day or week. OPEN ALL YEAR. 7121 Glenmere, Empire, MI 49630. Phone: (616) 334-3252 or (708) 442-8565. 

SOUTH BEACH 
At The Homestead, one bedroom condominium on Sleeping Bear Bay, fully furnished, very attractive, sleeps up to four. No pets. Phone 616-228-6201. 

SPINDRIFT COTTAGES 
Lakefront housekeeping cottages on Big Glen Lake in Burdickville. Accommodate five. Beach, dock, moorings, and boats furnished. Quiet family setting. No pets. For brochure: Ron Lech & Donna Miller, 8988 S. Dunns Farm Rd., Maple City, MI 49664. 306 Addison Rd., Riverside, IL 60546. Phone (708) 442-8565 

THE LELAND LODGE & CONFERENCE CENTER  
Charming New England style lodge overlooking scenic Lake Leelanau and the Leland Country Club. 18 beautifully appointed rooms & 7 guest cottages, several w/fireplaces. 565 Pearl, Leland, MI 49654. (616) 256-9848. 

VILLA GLEN 
Fifteen modern housekeeping cottages Three seasons. Eleven acres, 350 feet sandy Big Glen beachfront. Gorgeous sunsets, swimming. Ideal families. Laundry, recreation, swings, slides, raft, paddleboards, campfires, fishing. Summer: 4516 Villa Glen Drive. (616) 334-3704. Sept-May: (616) 846-4567. 

WANDERER'S REST RESORT 
Five modern 2-BR cottages on north shore Little Glen Lake. Each accommodates maximum of 5, has individual beach and boat. May-October (week minimum June-August). No Pets. Eb and Mary Frixen, 7279 Day Forest Rd., Empire, MI 49630. Phone: (616) 334-3570. 

        


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