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Welcome to our farmhouse! Please come and enjoy Empire. You will happy you did.

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Smart TV, books, computer monitors
Fridge, microwave, oven, stovetop
Outdoor dining
Combined shower/tub, hair dryer, towels, soap
4 bedrooms, desk, free WiFi, bed sheets

Reviews

10 out of 10

Exceptional

Popular amenities

  • Parking available
    Parking available
  • Pet friendly
    Pet friendly
  • Kitchen
    Kitchen
  • Air conditioning
    Air conditioning
  • Free WiFi
    Free WiFi

Explore the area

Map
Empire, MI
  • Philip A. Hart Visitor Center
    9 min walk
  • Sleeping Bear Dunes National Lakeshore
    17 min walk
  • Empire Bluff Trail
    17 min walk
  • Traverse City, MI (TVC-Cherry Capital)
    43 min drive

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About the neighborhood

Empire

With a stay at this farm stay, you'll be centrally located in Empire, within a 5-minute drive of Lake Michigan and Sleeping Bear Dunes National Lakeshore. .This family-friendly farm stay is 0.5 mi (0.8 km) from Philip A. Hart Visitor Center and 0.9 mi (1.4 km) from Empire Bluff Trail.
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What's nearby

  • Philip A. Hart Visitor Center - 9 min walk - 0.5 miles
  • Sleeping Bear Dunes National Lakeshore - 17 min walk - 0.9 miles
  • Empire Bluff Trail - 17 min walk - 0.9 miles
  • Pierce Stocking Scenic Drive - 6 min drive - 3.7 miles
  • Little Glen Lake - 8 min drive - 4.7 miles

Getting around

  • Cherry Capital Airport (TVC) - 43 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Shipwreck Cafe - ‬7 min walk
  • ‪Empire Village Pizza & Spirits - ‬8 min walk
  • ‪Food For Thought - ‬8 min drive
  • ‪Friendly Tavern - ‬1 min walk
  • ‪Tiffany's Ice Cream - ‬1 min walk

About this property

Welcome to our farmhouse! Please come and enjoy Empire. You will happy you did.

Cozy farmhouse situated in Village of Empire with easy access to the beach and Village amenities. Short drive to Glen Arbor and the most popular access points for Sleeping Bear Dunes National Lakeshore. Short drive to nearby golf courses within 30 minutes of Traverse City, Leeland and other popular destinations. Two bathrooms, both with showers, window AC units in upstairs bedrooms with ceiling fans. The kitchen is fully equipped. There is porch side room for bikes and other gear.
There's a private patio. A kitchen is outfitted with a refrigerator, an oven, and a stovetop. Complimentary wireless internet access keeps you connected, and a Smart television is provided for your entertainment. The bathroom has a bathtub and a hair dryer. Conveniences include a desk and a microwave.
Take in the views from a garden and make use of amenities such as barbecue grills.
Guests will find features like internet access and onsite parking.

Property manager

Francis Dezelski

Languages

English, Italian

Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
  • Available in some public areas: Internet access

Things to do

  • Books
  • Games
  • Playground

Outdoors

  • Barbecue grill
  • Beach towels
  • Firepit
  • Garden
  • On a lake
  • Outdoor furniture

More

  • Smoke-free property

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided
  • Sofa bed

Bathroom

  • Bathtub
  • Bathtub or shower
  • Hair dryer
  • Shower
  • Soap
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • Smart TV

Food and drink

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Cookware, dishware, and utensils
  • Dining table
  • Dishwasher
  • Electric kettle
  • Kitchen
  • Microwave
  • Oven
  • Paper towels
  • Refrigerator
  • Separate dining area
  • Spices
  • Stovetop
  • Toaster

More

  • Air conditioning
  • Computer monitor
  • Desk
  • Desk chair
  • Dryer
  • Heating
  • Living room

Policies

Check-in

Check-in time starts at 4:00 PM
Minimum check-in age: 30

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

Pets allowed
Service animals are welcome, and are exempt from fees
Welcoming dogs only
2 total pets
Note from host: Pets can come but I need to know in advance.

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome
Note from host: Please note that there is no railing on the porch

Important information

You need to know

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
Parties and events are allowed on site; maximum attendees: 15
Note from host: Disclose how the house will be used in advance.
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

Reviews

10

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 30 out of 31 reviews" "
Rating 8 - Good. 1 out of 31 reviews" "
Rating 6 - Okay. 0 out of 31 reviews" "
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 31 reviews" "
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10/10

Cleanliness

8.0/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Andrew F., San Francisco

Liked: Cleanliness
Perfect Weekend
We came up to see the fall colors and the sleeping bear dunes. This was in a perfect spot and everything we wanted was so close. It's walking distance to a great beach and park for the kiddos. We walked down every night to watch the sunset. The cabin was perfectly cozy.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Laure R.

Liked: Cleanliness
Perfect for Sleeping bear
Great location, easy access, spacious house, clean and comfortable. I would recommend it to a friend.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Gladys B.

Liked: Cleanliness
Peaceful place!
Francis was an amazing host! Communication was great which is a big for me. Love the little history that came with the house as well. Felt right as home 😊 We will definitely be back!
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

carol S.

Liked: Cleanliness
Empire Farmhouse
This was my second stay at the Empire Farmhouse and it was wonderful! The owner is very responsive and the house is welcoming, comfortable and clean -- with all amenities. The location is hard to beat - around a corner and 5-10 min walk to the beach. We will be coming back!
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

Liked: Cleanliness
Lovely front porch
Great location. Very comfortable Toys and books and tricycle for our grandson.
Stayed 5 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Marianne J., Gettysburg, Adams Co, PA

Liked: Cleanliness
Just what we needed
Perfect location. The house was well appointed for our needs and we were grateful for allowing dogs. Francis was very communicative and gracious. I have to say, I appreciated the paper and cleaning supplies.
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Barb

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Jalonn u.

Liked: Cleanliness
Family vacation
Don’t judge a book by its cover. Driving by it looks like it could use a little TLC but inside is comfy, clean and updated!! It is well equipped with everything you could need!! The location is ideal- close to beach and steps away from shops, bars and restaurants. So much to do and explore in the area!
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Alison B.

Liked: Cleanliness
Visiting friends
Great location! The house has every amenity one might need with comfortable beds and plenty of space!
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Margaret K.

Liked: Cleanliness
Perfect Empire Stay!
Our family had such a wonderful week at the Apple Blossom House! The house was plenty large enough for our big clan. We had so much space to spread out and enjoy our puzzles and games together. The outdoor firepit was great for morning and evening conversations thanks to the generous supply of firewood. Everyone had a nice and comfortable place to sleep. The kitchen is well stocked for making family meals. And best of all, the location! Right around the corner from amazing views of Lake Michigan and wildly beautiful sunsets! Across the street from Joe’s with the best burgers around! Make sure to visit Tiffany’s, The Secret Garden, Miser’s Hoard, the Library and even the EZ Mart all without getting into your car❤️ It was an all around lovely week and we certainly hope to return!
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Stephen C.

Liked: Cleanliness
Just What We Needed
The house was well equipped with everything we needed for our stay. It is within walking distance to the beach and restaurants. It is also within easy driving distance to beaches and parks in northwest Michigan.
Stayed 6 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Alison B.

Liked: Cleanliness
Asparagus Festival Fun
What a lovely home! Second time staying here and the second time we had a perfect stay’
Stayed 3 nights in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

Julie D.

Liked: Cleanliness
Wonderful Stay!
We loved our stay at the farmhouse! Francis was excellent in responding whenever we had questions. The location was perfect. We loved being able to walk to the beach and downtown Empire, which were so close to the house. If and when we come to Empire again, we would be happy to rent this property again.
Stayed 3 nights in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

noah m.

Liked: Cleanliness
Amazing place to stay!!!
We had a wonderful time during our stay here. Francis was wonderful with the communication and even went above and beyond and mail a few items the kids left behind. It is the perfect location and exactly what we were looking for family/kid friendly plus close to the beach. A well-appointed kitchen and with a great setup for eating dinner in the backyard and sitting around the fire pit telling stories! We can't wait to make it an annual trip! Thank you.
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

Katrina U.

Liked: Cleanliness
Wonderful!
This trip was just what we needed. And this house was in the perfect location for everything we wanted to do. The pictures do not do this house justice; it’s much bigger & nicer. Francis was very easy to work with. Can’t wait to come back!
Stayed 6 nights in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

Jamie O., Erie, PA

Liked: Cleanliness
Excellent Week Up North
We had a great week in Empire! The house is right across the street from Joes Friendly Tavern and walking distance to Empire Beach (unbelievable sunsets). I’ve been vacationing at Glen Lake my whole life but this was my first time staying in Empire and it was a nice quiet change of pace. The house itself was clean and spacious and was stocked with everything you could need.
Stayed 9 nights in Jun 2023

10/10 Excellent

Sasha P.

Liked: Cleanliness
Comfortable and quiet!
The house was the perfect place to enjoy the town and surrounding areas. Walk to the beach was such a nice bonus! Francis was a friendly and helpful host. Great stay all around!
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2023

10/10 Excellent

Jonathan G.

Liked: Cleanliness
Well stocked and comfortable
We will be back. The house was well-maintained, clean and full of the things you need to have a good time. I loved the backyard, wildlife and general location. EMPIRE is a beautiful little town and we are glad we discovered it here.
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2023

10/10 Excellent

Katherine E., Beverly Hills, MI

Liked: Cleanliness
Awesome! Spacious house and quick walk to beautiful Empire Beach!
We had a group of 5 adults and 3 kids and the house had plenty of room for everyone to sleep, spread out and relax. You can't beat the location! The beach is such a quick walk, which is where we spent every afternoon, and even walked back at night because it was so close to watch four nights of spectacular sunsets. Location is prime for all adventures in the Sleeping Bear Dunes. We would definitely stay again!
Stayed 4 nights in May 2023

10/10 Excellent

Alison B.

Liked: Cleanliness
Visiting friends
Our stay was wonderful. The house was the perfect size with more than enough room. The hosts responded right away to any questions. The place had literally everything we needed!
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2023

10/10 Excellent

Lori W.

Liked: Cleanliness
Wedding weekend
Loved the house from the minute we walked in...in the heart of everything lots of room for all of us n getting ready for my daughter's beach wedding...loved it and would stay again
Stayed 3 nights in May 2023

10/10 Excellent

Mykola G.

Liked: Cleanliness
Good
Good
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2022

10/10 Excellent

Thomas T.

Liked: Cleanliness
Celebration of Life
The property worked out great for our gathering, kitchen had everything we needed and loved hanging out on the front porch.
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2022

10/10 Excellent

Carol S.

Liked: Cleanliness
Great location
Host was very accommodating! It was walking distance to the beach, you could hear the lake from the house. Location was perfect drive to the many towns we visited. House was perfect size for our family and two dogs and was well stocked. We could definitely stay here again.
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2022

10/10 Excellent

Kos S.

Liked: Cleanliness
Excellent location convenient to many attractions, but remote enough for quiet time!
Incredible property with everything you need! Lots of beds, well equipped kitchen, washer & dryer, fenced in back yard, fire pit, BBQ Grill…. What’s not to love? Located in the heart of Empire, MI right on the lake shore. Lake Michigan is a quick walk or even quicker drive away. Sleeping Bear Dunes is right around the corner. Close enough to Traverse City to be convenient, but far enough away to get away from the traffic and hustle and bustle. Also, if the sky is clear, there are A LOT of stars! Easy to reserve, and great communication from the Property Manager. Highly recommended!
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2022