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Firefly Cottage

House in Empire, MI

7 guests·3 bedrooms·2 bathrooms
4.6 · 9 reviews

Why you'll love this stay

Style & Comfort

Style & Comfort

Relaxing one-level layout keeps everyone comfortable and connected.

Outdoor Living

Outdoor Living

Backyard fire pit and grill invite easy family evenings outdoors.

Value & Savings

Value & Savings

Guests save an average of 20% when booking this stay vs. Airbnb and Vrbo.

Property details

Nestled in a quiet, private setting, Firefly Cottage offers the perfect escape for families looking to unwind and enjoy the best of Northern Michigan. Welcome to Firefly Cottage — Your Peaceful Retreat Between Glen Arbor & Empire Nestled in a quiet, private setting, Firefly Cottage offers the perfect escape for families looking to unwind and enjoy the best of Northern Michigan. Conveniently located between Glen Arbor and Empire, this charming ranch-style home places all living spaces on one level—ideal for families with little ones or guests who prefer to avoid stairs. ________________________________________ — ABOUT THE HOME — 3 Bedrooms 2 Bathrooms One-Level Living Central Air Bedroom 1: Queen Bed Bedroom 2: Twin over Twin bunks Bedroom 3: Queen bed, twin bed Step inside to a bright, comfortable space designed for relaxation and connection: • Fully stocked kitchen with everything needed to prepare meals after a day of adventure • Cozy living room with SMART TV, perfect for streaming your favorite movies or shows • Spacious backyard with plenty of room for children to play • Grill provided for outdoor cooking • Fire pit for evening s’mores and stargazing • A selection of board games for unplugged family fun Whether you're planning to explore Sleeping Bear Dunes, visit the beaches, browse the shops of Glen Arbor, or head into Traverse City for a day trip, Firefly Cottage is the perfect home base. ________________________________________ — ENDLESS ADVENTURES AWAIT — After a fun-filled day, gather around the fire, relax on the back lawn, or map out tomorrow’s adventure. Will you: • Hike a nearby nature trail? • Spend the day at a stunning Lake Michigan beach? • Climb the iconic Sleeping Bear Dunes? • Wander through Glen Arbor’s boutiques and cafés? • Explore Traverse City’s wineries, restaurants, and downtown charm? With so much to do, one week may not be enough! ________________________________________ — IMPORTANT NOTES — This home is rented for quiet enjoyment only. • No day guests without express permission from Management • Guest capacity must not be exceeded at any time • Violations may result in fines or eviction per the rental agreement • Capacity is strictly enforced and may be randomly checked ________________________________________ — STARTER SUPPLIES — Provided at check-in: Paper towels, toilet paper, garbage bags, hand soap, dish soap, and/or dishwasher tabs (if applicable). Depending on the length of stay, you may need to purchase additional items. Please contact management if a specific amenity is essential to your stay. ________________________________________ — AMENITIES — • Air Conditioning: Yes • Pets: No • Smoking: No • Parties: No • Fireworks: No • WiFi: Yes Minimum age to book this property is : 25

Sleeping arrangements

Bedroom 1

2 Queen Beds

Bedroom 2

1 Twin Bed

Bedroom 3

1 Bunk Bed

What’s included

  • Self check-in

    Self check-in

  • Parking

    Parking

  • Washer

    Washer

  • Dryer

    Dryer

  • Air conditioning

    Air conditioning

  • Heating

    Heating

  • Kitchen

    Kitchen

  • Wi-Fi

    Wi-Fi

Guest reviews

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Virginia T.

Perfect location for Glen Arbor, Glen Lake and the Dunes

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July 2026

Outstanding maintained property; just as described, owner was great and very patient with all of my questions. Sitting on front porch reading book looking at lake was sublime. 5 min to downtown Glen Arbor, 10 min to dunes and tons of trail heads.

Tip: go to Glen Arbor, park in front of (or very near) the "Pine Cone" (its a little ice cream shop). There is a street (Lake Isle Avenue) exactly to the left of the shop. 5 min walk down that street ends in a boardwalk to a beautiful rock beach on Lake Michigan. (Sand too!) Crystal blue and navy waters there of the big lake...being from Chicago area we never knew it was so blue!

Perfect stay.

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Chelsea

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June 2026

We had a wonderful stay in the beautiful Glen Arbor!

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Ryan

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August 2025

Great place!

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Clyde

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August 2025

Location good. Not as updated as photos implied. We had issue with not enough hot water: cold in the midst of a bath for children or a shower for the adults after the people were soaped up! Very frustrating and uncomfortable. We had to wait a long time for the water to at least turn luke warm or struggle with a cold shower. We alerted Nicole Marie. We wondered if it might just need the hot water heater setting to be turned up. She did not respond to that. She offered for someone to check on it. It meant someone waiting around on the last full day of our 3 day stay. Or a stranger entering when we were not there. So we declined and tried to make the best of it. Afterwards we asked Nicole Marie for a discount. Even if it had been fixed, it would have affected us for at least two thirds of our stay. Nicole Marie refused. When someone came in after we left all they had to do was increase the hot water setting. We asked Air BnB to help. NM still refused and denied there had been a problem!

Know before you go

Self check-in

House rules

Check-in: 4:00pm

Checkout: 10:00am

No pets allowed

Min. age to rent: 25

No smoking

No parties

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