Villa Lago

Spacious, airy home near Little Glen Lake with gas grill, deck, and new firepit
Spacious, airy home near Little Glen Lake with gas grill, deck, and new firepit
Spacious, airy home near Little Glen Lake with gas grill, deck, and new firepit

House in Empire, Michigan

Guests
12 Guests
Bedrooms
4 Bedrooms
Bathrooms
3 Bathrooms

Locally Owned & Operated

Central West Coast Michigan

Central West Coast Michigan

Casago Franchise Owner

Locally Owned & Operated
Rating4.78

What our guests are saying...

AI-generated from guest reviews for this property

Villa Lago is praised as an outstanding vacation home with generous space, making it especially comfortable for groups and families. The home offers roomy bedrooms, abundant storage, comfortable furnishings, beautiful natural light, and a bright, welcoming atmosphere. Its location is highly valued for easy access to Glen Lake, Glen Arbor, Empire, Glen Haven Beach, the National Lakeshore, and nearby trails and attractions. Guests especially appreciate the large backyard, private-feeling outdoor spaces, deck seating, and fire pit for relaxing, dining, and play. Villa Lago is also noted for its well-equipped kitchen, thoughtful household supplies, beach gear, games, televisions, grill, and reliable wifi. Overall, guests describe Villa Lago as a place they would gladly return to again.

Overview

Located across the street from Little Glen Lake with partial lake views, this four-bedroom, three-bathroom home is ready to welcome you and your beloved family and friends! This recently remodeled home has all new furniture and is located approximately two and a half miles from downtown Glen Arbor. There is no private water access, but the public boat launch for Glen Lake is only 500 feet from the home, and the Narrows Marina is only a few blocks away for keeping/renting a boat during your visit. The backyard features a brand new firepit, so go ahead and gather around it for entertaining storytelling time.

The recently remodeled kitchen is open to the dining area and living room and is equipped with a breakfast bar for six and stainless steel appliances. Cozy up on the large sofa and watch a favorite show on the flatscreen smart TV in the living room. The main suite is located on the main floor and has an en suite bathroom with dual sinks and a standalone shower. The second bedroom is on the main level as well (just off the kitchen) and opens to the deck. The second bathroom on the main floor features a tub/shower. The third bedroom on the main floor as well is off the kitchen with a bunk bed. The third bathroom is attached to the third bedroom. The private hallway and stairway head up to the bonus room/fourth bedroom with a comfortable bed, triple bunks, and sleeper sofa.

WHAT'S NEARBY

AttractionDistance from home
Dune Climb3.7 Miles
Sleeping Bear Point Coast Guard Station Maritime Museum4.5 Miles
The Homestead4.8 Miles
Sleeping Bear Dunes National Lakeshore4.9 Miles
Robert H. Manning Memorial Lighthouse6.1 Miles
Empire Bluff Trail6.7 Miles
Sugar Loaf The Old Course14.3 Miles
Crystal Mountain28.0 Miles
Mt. Holiday30.3 Miles

THINGS TO KNOW

  • This property is managed by Vacasa Michigan LLC.

You must be 25 years or older to rent this property.

Amenities

Central AC
Central AC
Gas grill
Gas grill
Cable
Cable
Dishwasher
Dishwasher
Washer/dryer
Washer/dryer
Internet
Internet
Iron
Iron
Lake view
Lake view
Microwave
Microwave
Stove
Stove
TV
TV

Sleeping Arrangements

Bedroom 1

sleeps 2

Beds
1 king bed

Bedroom 2

sleeps 2

Beds
1 queen bed

Bedroom 3

sleeps 3

Beds
1 double bed
Beds
1 twin bed

Bedroom 4

sleeps 6

Beds
1 queen bed
Beds
3 twin beds
Beds
1 sofa bed

Location

Empire, Michigan, Home

(Exact address will be provided after booking)

Location

Rating

4.78
9 reviews
5 Star
89%
4 Star
0%
3 Star
11%
2 Star
0%
1 Star
0%
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Jim S2025-08-22

Nice home with big backyard Lots of space with a big master bedroom that feels private Kids had their own big room upstairs — lots of space with a double plus a triple bunk Nice deck and fire pit in the backyard Modern kitchen with everything you need to cook Would return for a nice week in north Michigan!

Carolyn W2025-08-17

We spent a week at Villa Lago in August, 2025. This rental truly has everything you need for a vacation. The umbrellas near the front door came in hand for the rainy day at the farmers market in Glen Arbor. Villa Lago has everything—beach towels, games, TVs, wifi, hair dryer, basic spices, not to mention a grill and outdoor seating! I was impressed by how roomy the place was. Our adult daughter enjoyed the large upstairs room as her private space. We will definitely return.

Margaret K2025-08-13

Perfect location for access to the Glen lakes, the Leelanau area, especially Glen Arbor, and the National Lakeshore. Plenty of room for our group of 11. No beachfront, but it was easy to drive to beaches, favorite spots.

christianna d2025-08-08

We loved our stay at this Glen Lake getaway! The location was perfect—just minutes to Empire and Glen Haven Beach, and only a 15–16 minute bike ride to Glen Arbor, the Dune Climb, and the Heritage Trail. The big backyard was ideal for the kids to play kickball and soccer, and we made great memories roasting marshmallows around the fire pit. The house itself was full of beautiful natural light and felt bright and welcoming. We would definitely stay here again!

Joshua S2025-07-26

Love this house. Location is perfect. It has a great yard space for playing, relaxing, and viewing the night sky. The outdoor seating on the deck is perfect for enjoying meals and viewing wildlife. It’s a comfortably furnished property that we look forward to visiting again and again.

Cori V2023-08-23

$581
avg / night
Rating4.78

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