10/10 Excellent
k g.
Sep 12, 2024
Liked: Cleanliness
k g.
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2024
Entire home
Remodeled farmhouse near downtown with a firepit, central AC & washer/dryer,
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Reviews
8.68.6 out of 10
Excellent
Entire home
3 bedrooms2 bathroomsSleeps 91596 sq ft
Popular amenities
- Parking available
- Beach view
- Gym
- Washer
- Barbecue grill
- Outdoor Space
Explore the area
Empire, MI
- Philip A. Hart Visitor Center7 min walk
- Sleeping Bear Dunes National Lakeshore14 min walk
- Empire Bluff Trail18 min walk
- Traverse City, MI (TVC-Cherry Capital)43 min drive
Room options
About the neighborhood
Empire
With a stay at this vacation home in Empire, you'll be within a 15-minute walk of Lake Michigan and Sleeping Bear Dunes National Lakeshore. .This vacation home is 0.4 mi (0.7 km) from Philip A. Hart Visitor Center and 1 mi (1.5 km) from Empire Bluff Trail.
What's nearby
- Philip A. Hart Visitor Center - 7 min walk - 0.4 miles
- Sleeping Bear Dunes National Lakeshore - 14 min walk - 0.8 miles
- Empire Bluff Trail - 18 min walk - 1.0 mile
- Pierce Stocking Scenic Drive - 6 min drive - 3.6 miles
- Little Glen Lake - 8 min drive - 4.6 miles
Getting around
- Cherry Capital Airport (TVC) - 43 min drive
Restaurants
- Shipwreck Cafe - 5 min walk
- Empire Village Pizza & Spirits - 7 min walk
- Food For Thought - 7 min drive
- Friendly Tavern - 4 min walk
- Tiffany's Ice Cream - 4 min walk
About this property
Entire place
You'll have the entire home to yourself and will only share it with other guests in your party.
Remodeled farmhouse near downtown with a firepit, central AC & washer/dryer,
Beach House
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This historic home is located less than a half mile from Lake Michigan and South Bar Lake. It’s been completely renovated with your comfort in mind, and features quality furnishings, central air conditioning, and a private washer/dryer.
After a fun-filled day at the lake, come home to a comfortable living room featuring a sofa, fireplace, and TV. The well-appointed kitchen is at your disposal for when the group gets hungry. Dine together at the dining table fit for four, or at the picnic table outside. While in the backyard, be sure to take advantage of the firepit - perfect for keeping warm by while stargazing at night.
THINGS TO KNOW
This property is managed by Vacasa Michigan LLC.
Parking notes: There is free parking available for 2 vehicles.
Damage waiver: The total cost of your reservation for this Property includes a nightly damage waiver fee, plus tax if applicable (the “Damage Waiver”). (A discount may be applied for stays of 28 nights or longer, if permitted.) The Damage Waiver covers you for up to $3,000 of accidental damage to the Property or its contents (such as furniture, fixtures, and appliances) as long as you report the incident to the host prior to checking out. The Damage Waiver fee eliminates the need for a traditional security deposit.
More information can be downloaded from the "Rental Agreement" on the checkout page.
Due to local laws or HOA requirements, guests must be at least 25 years of age to book. Guests under 25 must be accompanied by a parent or legal guardian for the duration of the reservation.
Our calendar is updated in real-time & our nightly rates are accurately displayed. Simply enter your desired dates and click 'Book Now!'
This historic home is located less than a half mile from Lake Michigan and South Bar Lake. It’s been completely renovated with your comfort in mind, and features quality furnishings, central air conditioning, and a private washer/dryer.
After a fun-filled day at the lake, come home to a comfortable living room featuring a sofa, fireplace, and TV. The well-appointed kitchen is at your disposal for when the group gets hungry. Dine together at the dining table fit for four, or at the picnic table outside. While in the backyard, be sure to take advantage of the firepit - perfect for keeping warm by while stargazing at night.
THINGS TO KNOW
This property is managed by Vacasa Michigan LLC.
Parking notes: There is free parking available for 2 vehicles.
Damage waiver: The total cost of your reservation for this Property includes a nightly damage waiver fee, plus tax if applicable (the “Damage Waiver”). (A discount may be applied for stays of 28 nights or longer, if permitted.) The Damage Waiver covers you for up to $3,000 of accidental damage to the Property or its contents (such as furniture, fixtures, and appliances) as long as you report the incident to the host prior to checking out. The Damage Waiver fee eliminates the need for a traditional security deposit.
More information can be downloaded from the "Rental Agreement" on the checkout page.
Due to local laws or HOA requirements, guests must be at least 25 years of age to book. Guests under 25 must be accompanied by a parent or legal guardian for the duration of the reservation.
Make yourself comfortable in this air-conditioned vacation home, which features a fireplace. There's a private patio. A kitchen is outfitted with a refrigerator, an oven, and a stovetop. Conveniences include a microwave and a coffee/tea maker.
Enjoy the recreation opportunities such as a fitness center or make use of other amenities including barbecue grills.
Guests will find features like internet access and onsite parking.
Property manager
Vacasa of Michigan
Languages
English, French, German, Italian, Spanish
Property amenities
Internet
- Available in the house: Internet access
Parking and transportation
- Parking on site
Kitchen
- Coffee/tea maker
- Cookware, dishware, and utensils
- Dishwasher
- Microwave
- Oven
- Refrigerator
- Stovetop
Bedrooms
- 3 bedrooms
- Bedsheets provided
- Sofa bed
Bathroom
- 2 bathrooms
- Towels provided
Living spaces
- Fireplace
- Living room
Entertainment
- TV with cable/satellite channels
Outdoor areas
- Barbecue grill
- Firepit
- Patio
Laundry
- Washing machine
Comfort
- Air conditioning
- Heating
Pets
- No pets allowed
Suitability/Accessibility
- Smoke-free property
- Note from host: Smoking is not permitted anywhere on the premises.
Services and conveniences
- Iron/ironing board
Things to do
- Gym
Safety features
- Carbon monoxide detector (host has indicated there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property)
- Smoke detector (host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property)
- First aid kit
- Fire extinguisher
General
- Unit size: 1,596 square feet
Policies
Check-in
Check-in time starts at 4:00 PM
Contactless check-in available
Minimum check-in age: 25
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 not allowed
Children and extra beds
Children are welcome
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
Onsite parties or group events are strictly prohibited
Host has indicated there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property
Host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher and a first aid kit
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
Property is also known as
88733
Reviews
8.6
Excellent
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Cleanliness
Reviews
8/10 Good
Christine R., Midland, USA
Jul 16, 2023
Liked: Cleanliness
Empire Beach House
We had an amazing time and loved that this house was in walking distance of the beach and all our favorite places in Empire. The neighborhood is nice and the neighbors (local) were so friendly. The house was plenty big enough for our family of 6. The kitchen was big but could definitely use some upgrades to the utensils (pan handles all loose, minimal utensils available, light bulbs out, cabinets loose). The beds were not the most comfortable so would suggest a foam pad if needed.
Christine R.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2023
6/10 Okay
Jaimi B.
Jun 25, 2023
Would not stay again/low value for the cost
Good location, updated, and enough space for all of us, comfortable beds.
However it took two hours to gain access to the property after we arrived at 6:30 and it was very frustrating being left on hold or having calls unanswered.
There was nothing to cook meals with. More knives/utensils than I have ever seen in my life but no proper pots or pans, baking sheets, etc. I spent hundreds of unplanned dollars eating out (between higher prices in general and vacation town markups) because we could not cook some of our meals and the pantry was not stocked with basics.
Backyard was unkempt, could not use the grill because it was across the yard and we did not want to pick up ticks. Outdoor fire pit not useable and indoor gas fireplace wasn’t working.
There was no exercise equipment or room as advertised. There was no first aid kit as advertised. Need to bring your own beach umbrella, chairs, etc.
Local property manager was helpful with a broken cabinet door and seemed to genuinely care about making sure everything in the house was as good as it could be.
Jaimi B.
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2023
10/10 Excellent
Linda S.
May 29, 2023
Liked: Cleanliness
Empire Beach House
Clean, comfortable, close to beautiful hikes and beaches.
Linda S.
Stayed 3 nights in May 2023
8/10 Good
Judith K.
Oct 20, 2022
Liked: Cleanliness
Retirement
Family gathering. Looked forward to the indoor and outdoor fireplace. No wood for outdoor and indoor fireplace didn’t work. Called got no response back.
Judith K.
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2022