Bear Haven Cottage at Glen Lake Narrows
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Bear Haven Cottage at Glen Lake Narrows

Empire Township, Michigan, 49636
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Hiking
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No smoking in public areas
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Property Description
Bordered on one side by National Seashore land, this cottage lies at the southern end of the Narrows Bridge dividing Big and Little Glen Lakes. Cottage is five hundred feet from the Narrows isthmus and bridge, with public access to Little Glen Lake available on both sides of the bridge. Walk to public frontage with your raft or kayak. If you prefer a broad sand beach, Glen Haven Beach at the National Seashore is a three-minute drive away with many beautiful and secluded public Lake Michigan beaches available further up the Leelanau Peninsula. And some of the best road biking in the Midwest is available from your driveway. Begin your ride at the cottage and head off on an easy ride to Glen Arbor village center where you can catch the Heritage Trail--or head northeast on MacFarlane for a challenging ride past Inspiration Point and around Big Glen Lake to the Crystal River and the Heritage Trail. Bear Haven cottage has two bedrooms, two bathrooms and a screened-in porch for summer. Five beds include three single beds in the second bedroom and a king bed in the master bedroom. There is also a comfortable sleep sofa in the family room. Rents Saturday to Saturday. Check in 4 PM - check out 10 AM. House close to Sleeping Bear dunes and Dune Climb with Big and Little Glen Lakes across the street. Boat rentals available in walking distance. Bring kayaks and walk to public access on the Narrows Bridge. Superb biking from cottage. Major hills surround, including on MacFarlane and a series of seven ascents on Benzonia, but equally possible to reach the Heritage Trail bike path stretching from Empire to Good Harbor Bay without a single significant climb by riding into Glen Arbor and catching the Heritage Trail there.About pets:No pets allowed.About checkOut:Check out before 11:00 AM.About children:Children allowed: ages 0-17.About checkIn:Check in after 4:00 PM.About smoking:Smoking is not permitted.About minBookingAge:Minimum age to rent: 23.About events:No events allowed.
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9.8/10
Outstanding
Cleanliness9.8
Amenities9.8
Location9.8
Service9.8
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Surroundings
Airport: Cherry Capital Airport
(44.3 km)
Landmarks: Glen Lake Narrows
(400m)
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2 Bedrooms Private Vacation Home
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2 Bedrooms Private Vacation Home

2 bedrooms: 1 single bed 1 double bed and 1 king bed
Non-smoking
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9.8/10
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12 reviews
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  • Cleanliness9.8
  • Amenities9.8
  • Location9.8
  • Service9.8
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K‍e‍v‍i‍n‍ ‍D‍.
August 10, 2025
Kitchen is fully equipped, no air conditioning, excellent proximity to Glen Arbor and the national lakeshore. We appreciated that garbage bags and dishwasher detergent were available in good quantities.
G‍a‍y‍l‍e‍ ‍T‍.
August 3, 2025
The home was clean, comfortable, and had everything we needed for our week getaway!! Very good location. Close to some great beaches, shopping, and quaint small towns. Cheryl was great to work with and we truly enjoyed our stay!!
M‍a‍r‍t‍h‍a‍ ‍M‍.
July 25, 2025
Bear Haven It was just okay. It is not "on a lake", just near. It is not 500 feet to access either. The king bed needs replacing. Super soft and lumpy. Very cheap, thin, scratchy towels.
C‍h‍r‍i‍s‍ ‍B‍.
July 8, 2025
Great stay A great, very clean, well furnished, home, convenient to all Leelanau locations.
B‍ ‍C‍.
September 23, 2024
Great Haven! Bear Haven Cottage was awesome! We enjoyed our stay. Perfectly located to get to all of the places you'll want to go quickly! Will stay again...
M‍i‍c‍h‍e‍l‍e‍ ‍M‍.
October 19, 2022
College Friends’ Reunion Perfect location for our annual fall reunion weekend! We enjoyed the local attractions, but even more the cozy living and dining rooms for our late night chats, comedy movie watching and daily breakfasts cooked together. The gas fireplace gave it an extra cozy vibe.
T‍r‍a‍c‍y‍ ‍S‍.
July 2, 2023
Amazing Vacation Stay! Bear Haven is clean, cozy, and comfortable! The decor is inviting and the beds are very comfortable. Well stocked kitchen with all you need. A perfect location to do hiking, biking, boating! A nice place to stay at the end of each adventure we had!
M‍a‍r‍i‍a‍n‍e‍ ‍P‍.
October 12, 2022
Cute and cozy This property was very cute and cozy. It was a great location and communication with the host was great. I did find the beds to be very uncomfortable and there were some very dusty areas but overall it was an enjoyable stay!
C‍h‍r‍i‍s‍t‍i‍n‍e‍ ‍S‍.
August 13, 2023
Lovely home well supplied Comfortable with lots of outdoor play area.

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Check-in and Check-out Times
Check-in: after 16:00
Check-out: Before 11:00
Child policies
Children of all ages are welcome at this property.
Additional fees may be charged for children using existing beds. Add the number of children to get a more accurate price.

Cribs and Extra Beds
Please contact the hotel for details about crib and extra bed policies.

Age Requirements
The main guest checking in must be at least 23 years old

Property host

Cheryl Bayly
Speaks: English

About this property

Bordered on one side by National Seashore land, this cottage lies at the southern end of the Narrows Bridge dividing Big and Little Glen Lakes. Cottage is five hundred feet from the Narrows isthmus and bridge, with public access to Little Glen Lake available on both sides of the bridge. Walk to public frontage with your raft or kayak. If you prefer a broad sand beach, Glen Haven Beach at the National Seashore is a three-minute drive away with many beautiful and secluded public Lake Michigan beaches available further up the Leelanau Peninsula. And some of the best road biking in the Midwest is available from your driveway. Begin your ride at the cottage and head off on an easy ride to Glen Arbor village center where you can catch the Heritage Trail--or head northeast on MacFarlane for a challenging ride past Inspiration Point and around Big Glen Lake to the Crystal River and the Heritage Trail. Bear Haven cottage has two bedrooms, two bathrooms and a screened-in porch for summer. Five beds include three single beds in the second bedroom and a king bed in the master bedroom. There is also a comfortable sleep sofa in the family room. Rents Saturday to Saturday. Check in 4 PM - check out 10 AM. House close to Sleeping Bear dunes and Dune Climb with Big and Little Glen Lakes across the street. Boat rentals available in walking distance. Bring kayaks and walk to public access on the Narrows Bridge. Superb biking from cottage. Major hills surround, including on MacFarlane and a series of seven ascents on Benzonia, but equally possible to reach the Heritage Trail bike path stretching from Empire to Good Harbor Bay without a single significant climb by riding into Glen Arbor and catching the Heritage Trail there.About pets:No pets allowed.About checkOut:Check out before 11:00 AM.About children:Children allowed: ages 0-17.About checkIn:Check in after 4:00 PM.About smoking:Smoking is not permitted.About minBookingAge:Minimum age to rent: 23.About events:No events allowed.
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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the cancellation policy for Bear Haven Cottage at Glen Lake Narrows?

The cancellation policy for Bear Haven Cottage at Glen Lake Narrows varies depending on the type of room and booking conditions.

What are the check-in and check-out times at Bear Haven Cottage at Glen Lake Narrows?

Standard check-in time at Bear Haven Cottage at Glen Lake Narrows is 16:00 and check-out time is 11:00.

How far is the Bear Haven Cottage at Glen Lake Narrows from the closest airport?

The closest airport is Cherry Capital Airport, and it is about 39 mins from hotel by car (44.3 km).

About This Property

Nearest AirportCherry Capital Airport
Distance to Airport44.35KM
Hotel Star Rating4