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Remodeled farmhouse near downtown with a firepit, central AC & washer/dryer,

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Living area
Terrace/patio
Outdoor dining
Exterior
Living area

Reviews

8.6 out of 10
Excellent
3 bedrooms2 bathroomsSleeps 9148.3 sq m

Popular amenities

  • Beach view
  • Pet-friendly
  • Dryer
  • Parking available
  • Barbecue grill
  • Washer

Explore the area

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

Rooms & beds

3 bedrooms (sleeps 9)

Bedroom 1

1 King Bed

Bedroom 2

1 Queen Bed

Bedroom 3

3 Single Beds

Living room

1 Double Sofa Bed

2 bathrooms

Bathroom 1

Bathroom 2

Spaces

Deck or patio
Kitchen

About this property

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.

If you are bringing a dog on your trip, the pet fee is already included in your quote when selecting ‘Yes’ to pets. No more dogs are allowed.
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.

Property manager

Vacasa of Michigan
Premier Host

Languages

English, French, German, Italian, Spanish

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Amenities

Kitchen
Washer
Dryer
Pet-friendly
Air conditioning
Outdoor space

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House Rules

Check in after 4:00 PM
Minimum age to rent: 25
Check out before 10:00 AM
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Children

Children allowed: ages 0–17
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Events

No events allowed
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Pets

Pets allowed
Dogs only. Max of 1. Weight limit: 60 lbs each.
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Smoking

Smoking is not permitted
Smoking is not permitted anywhere on the premises.
For information about quiet hours, please refer to the listing description.

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
On-site parties or group events are strictly prohibited
Host has indicated that there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property
Host has indicated that there is a smoke detector on the property
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher and a first aid kit

About the area

Empire

Located in Empire, this holiday home is in the city centre. The area's natural beauty can be seen at Sleeping Bear Dunes National Lakeshore and Lake Michigan. Sleeping Bear Point Coast Guard Station Maritime Museum and Burnett Park are also worth visiting.
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Empire, MI

What's nearby

  • Philip A. Hart Visitor Center - 7 min walk - 0.6 km
  • Sleeping Bear Dunes National Lakeshore - 14 min walk - 1.2 km
  • Empire Bluff Trail - 18 min walk - 1.6 km
  • Pierce Stocking Scenic Drive - 6 min drive - 5.7 km
  • Little Glen Lake - 8 min drive - 7.4 km

Getting around

  • Traverse City, MI (TVC-Cherry Capital) - 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

Frequently asked questions

Is Remodeled farmhouse near downtown with a firepit, central AC & washer/dryer, pet-friendly?

Yes, pets are allowed at this property.

What time is check-in at Remodeled farmhouse near downtown with a firepit, central AC & washer/dryer,?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Remodeled farmhouse near downtown with a firepit, central AC & washer/dryer,?

Checkout is at 10:00 AM.

Where is Remodeled farmhouse near downtown with a firepit, central AC & washer/dryer, located?

Located in the heart of Empire, this holiday home is within a 15-minute walk of Philip A. Hart Visitor Center, Lake Michigan and Sleeping Bear Dunes National Lakeshore. Empire Bluff Trail is 1 mi (1.5 km) away.

Reviews

8.6

Excellent

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8.8/10

Cleanliness

8.4/10

Check-in

8.4/10

Communication

9.6/10

Location

8.0/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

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10/10 Excellent

Adam D.

Great stay in Empire

Overall a nice option for a good price in Empire. Would stay again.
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8/10 Good

Jason R.

A nice themed house

This was a nice house for the weekend with a fantastic kitchen and bathrooms. Plenty of supplies like towels, sheets and such were provided. The only practical issue was that while you can sleep nine in this house, seven is more reasonable given the setup and style of the beds.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2024
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8/10 Good

Craig O.

Beach House

Great location. Kitchen and baths great. Needs a window ac unit upstairs where the bedrooms are. Ground floor was nice and cool upstairs was pretty hot and stuffy. Late July.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Linda S.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Empire Beach House

Clean, comfortable, close to beautiful hikes and beaches.
Stayed 3 nights in May 2023

8/10 Good

Christine R., Midland, USA

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

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.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2023

6/10 Okay

Jaimi B.

Liked: Communication, location
Disliked: Check-in

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.
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2023

10/10 Excellent

k g.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2024

8/10 Good

Judith K.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, location
Disliked: Communication

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.
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2022

About the host

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