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Home in Downtown Empire! Walk to the beach!

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Enjoy a serene beachside setting with picnic tables and a tranquil atmosphere.
Guests can enjoy a sheltered spot on the covered porch with a railing.
Relax on the deck with four Adirondack chairs and a shaded umbrella, surrounded by a lush lawn and trees.
Enjoy meals in the kitchen with a coffee maker and dining area with a table and chairs.
Enjoy cooking in this well-equipped kitchen with a stainless steel range, microwave, and dishwasher.

Entire home

4 bedrooms2 bathroomsSleeps 8

Popular amenities

  • Dryer
  • Washer
  • Air conditioning

Explore the area

Map
Empire, MI
  • Philip A. Hart Visitor Center
    ‪8 min walk‬
  • Sleeping Bear Dunes National Lakeshore
    ‪16 min walk‬
  • Pierce Stocking Scenic Drive
    ‪6 min drive‬
  • Traverse City, MI (TVC-Cherry Capital)
    ‪47 min drive‬

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About this property

Entire place

You'll have the entire home to yourself and will only share it with other guests in your party.

Home in Downtown Empire! Walk to the beach!

This newly remodeled, four bedroom cottage located in the center of downtown Empire is the perfect place to call home while exploring Leelanau County and the Sleeping Bear National Lakeshore. Within walking distance to everything; beautiful Empire Beach, shops, ice cream, family friendly restaurants, art gallery, library and gas station. Grab a bike and hop on the paved Heritage bike trail or take a hike at the famous Empire Bluffs trail.

The cottage offers two bedrooms on the first floor. Both of these bedrooms offer a king bed. One of the first floor bedrooms has an attached small, but full bath. The second full bath is also located on the first floor. Both bathrooms offer beautiful walk in showers, we do not have a bathtub.

The upstairs offers two bedrooms. One room with a full size bed and the other with two twins. Each upstairs bedroom has it's own mini split to easily control the rooms temperature.

Please reach out with any questions!
During your stay at this vacation home, you're just a quick walk from Lake Michigan. Enjoy features like laundry facilities. Enjoy your stay with amenities like 2 bathrooms and a washer in the vacation home.
  • Air-conditioned home with washing machine, 2 bathrooms, and hair dryer
  • Amenities include laundry facilities
  • 9 minutes by foot from Lake Michigan and a 2-minute drive from Sleeping Bear Dunes National Lakeshore
This vacation home offers its guests laundry facilities. The front desk is open around the clock.

Property manager

Leah Turner

Languages

English

Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in the house: WiFi

Bedrooms

  • 4 bedrooms
  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • 2 bathrooms
  • Hair dryer
  • Shampoo
  • Shower
  • Soap
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels provided

Laundry

  • Laundry facilities
  • Washing machine

Comfort

  • Air conditioning
  • Heating

Pets

  • No pets allowed

Suitability/Accessibility

  • Smoke-free property

Services and conveniences

  • Iron/ironing board

Safety features

  • Carbon monoxide detector not reported (host has not indicated whether there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property; consider bringing a portable detector)
  • Smoke detector not reported (host has not indicated whether there is a smoke detector on the property)

Policies

Check-in

Check-in time starts at 3:00 PM
Minimum check-in age: 21

Check-out

Check-out before 10:00 AM

Special check-in instructions

You will receive an email from the host with check-in and check-out instructions

Pets

  • No pets allowed

Children and extra beds

  • Children are welcome.

Important information

You need to know

This property is managed by a private host (a party not acting within their trade, business or profession). EU consumer law, including the right of withdrawal, will not apply to your booking. The cancellation policy set by the private host will cover your booking.
Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card, or cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges
Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed
Onsite parties or group events are strictly prohibited
Host has not indicated whether there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property; consider bringing a portable detector with you on the trip
Host has not indicated whether there is a smoke detector on the property
This property is managed through our partner, Vrbo. You will receive an email from Vrbo with a link to a Vrbo account, where you can change or cancel your reservation
You will receive an email from the host with check-in and check-out instructions. You will also receive an email from Vrbo with a link to a Vrbo account which will enable you to manage your booking.

Home in Downtown Empire! Walk to the beach! Reviews

Reviews

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Exceptional

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10/10

Cleanliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Libby W.

Liked: Cleanliness

Midsommar celebration

It's a beautiful house, re-done on the inside. The location and front porch are PRIMO! The house is very well appointed with everything you might need. The host is A! Thank you Leah!
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2025