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Home in Downtown Empire! Walk to the beach!

Vacation home near Lake Michigan in Empire

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4 bedrooms, iron/ironing board, WiFi, bed sheets
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Reviews

10 out of 10
Exceptional

Entire home

4 bedrooms2 bathroomsSleeps 8

Popular amenities

  • Washer
  • Dryer
  • Air conditioning

Explore the area

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Empire, MI
  • Place, Philip A. Hart Visitor Center
    ‪8 min walk‬
  • Place, Sleeping Bear Dunes National Lakeshore
    ‪16 min walk‬
  • Place, Empire Bluff Trail
    ‪4 min drive‬
  • Airport, Traverse City, MI (TVC-Cherry Capital)
    ‪40 min drive‬

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About the neighborhood

Empire

Downtown Mmpire stay.A stay at this Downtown Mmpire vacation home places you within half a mile (1 km) of Lake Michigan and 2 miles (3 km) of Sleeping Bear Dunes National Lakeshore. Also, Philip A. Hart Visitor Center is within half a mile (1 km) and Empire Bluff Trail is within 2 miles (3 km).
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What's nearby

  • Philip A. Hart Visitor Center - 8 min walk - 0.5 miles
  • Sleeping Bear Dunes National Lakeshore - 16 min walk - 0.9 miles
  • Empire Bluff Trail - 4 min drive - 1.4 miles
  • Little Glen Lake - 6 min drive - 5.2 miles
  • Crystal Mountain - 36 min drive - 30.5 miles

Getting around

  • Cherry Capital Airport (TVC) - 43 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Joes Friendly Tavern - ‬2 min walk
  • ‪Shipwreck Cafe - ‬5 min walk
  • ‪Empire Village Pizza & Spirits - ‬7 min walk
  • ‪Trattoria Funistrada - ‬13 min drive
  • ‪Food For Thought - ‬7 min drive

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!

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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

  • Smoking not allowed

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
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

Pets

  • No pets allowed

Children and extra beds

  • Children are welcome.

Events

No events allowed

Smoking

Smoking is not permitted

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 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
Charges for extra guests may apply and vary according to property policy.
A cash deposit, credit card, or debit card for incidental charges and government-issued photo identification may be required upon check-in.
Special requests are subject to availability at the time of check-in. Special requests can't be guaranteed and may incur additional charges.
    This property is managed by a private host, not a professional engaged in trade or business. Onsite parties or group events are strictly prohibited.

Frequently asked questions

How close is Home in Downtown Empire! Walk to the beach! to the airport?

This vacation home is 30 mi (43-min drive) away from the Cherry Capital Airport (TVC) airport, the closest popular airport to the property.

Does Home in Downtown Empire! Walk to the beach! have an airport shuttle?

Airport shuttle services are not available at this vacation home.

Does Home in Downtown Empire! Walk to the beach! offer free breakfast?

This vacation home does not offer free breakfast.

Is there a casino at Home in Downtown Empire! Walk to the beach! ?

No, there is no casino at this vacation home.

What time is check-in at Home in Downtown Empire! Walk to the beach! ?

Check-in begins at 3:00 PM.

Is there free parking at Home in Downtown Empire! Walk to the beach! ?

Free parking is not available at this vacation home.

Does Home in Downtown Empire! Walk to the beach! have a pool?

This vacation home does not have a pool.

Does Home in Downtown Empire! Walk to the beach! have a spa?

There are no spa services available at this vacation home.

How close is Home in Downtown Empire! Walk to the beach! to downtown Empire?

This vacation home is 0.1 mi away from Empire.

Home in Downtown Empire! Walk to the beach! Reviews

Reviews

10

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 4 out of 4 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 0 out of 4 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 0 out of 4 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 4 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 4 reviews

10/10

Cleanliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

gretchen p.

Liked: Cleanliness
Perfect spot for a girls weekend.
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Barbara H.

Liked: Cleanliness
What a great place! Beautifully redone/decorated, comfy, clean, and close to the beach. A perfect place for our family to stay! Thanks!
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Stefanie G.

Liked: Cleanliness
Loved it!!!
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2025

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