Family Friendly Two-Story Home On Main Street In Empire Four Blocks From Lake

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4 bedrooms2 bathroomsSleeps 8241.5 sq m

Popular amenities

Pet-friendly
Dryer
Parking available
Barbecue grill
Washer
Fireplace

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Empire, MI

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

Rooms & beds

4 bedrooms (sleeps 8)

Bedroom 1

1 King Bed

Bedroom 2

2 Single Beds

Bedroom 3

2 Single Beds

Bedroom 4

1 Queen Bed

2 bathrooms

Bathroom 1

Toilet · Shower only

Bathroom 2

Toilet · Shower only

Spaces

Deck or patio

Porch or lanai

Kitchen

Outdoor play area

Garden

Dining area

About this property

Great place for big family or two small families--2 living areas, downstairs bedroom with queen bed, 3 upstairs bedrooms with 4 twin beds (2 in each bedroom) and 1 king. Bathrooms updated, downstairs bath has walk-in shower, and upstairs bath has tub and shower. Fully equipped kitchen with new refrigerator, stove, and dishwasher. Wireless internet and cable available. Open kitchen/dining area. Spacious yard with lots of trees, campfire ring, two picnic tables and lawn furniture, nice deck and grill in back, covered front porch. Walking distance to National Lakeshore Park center, shops, grocery, post office, library, restaurants, and beautiful Empire Beach with its playground and basketball hoops as well as pristine shoreline. You are a short drive to many other attractions: Sleeping Bear Dunes, North Bar Lake, Pyramid Point, Glen Lake, wine-tasting, antique-shopping, hiking, biking, and casinos. Traverse City is less than 25 miles way if you want to catch a film or enjoy live music. You won't want to miss our local chocolate store and the evening sunsets at the beach, where you might catch a glimpse of the Green Flash. If you are looking for a low-key family vacation with lots of outdoor fun and accessible activities, this house is perfect for you.

Property manager

Mariana Aitches Davis

Languages

English, Romanian, Spanish

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Pet-friendly

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House Rules

Check in after 4:00 PM

Minimum age to rent: 21

Check out before 10:00 AM

Children

Children allowed: ages 0–17

Parents supervise use of stairs, etc.

Events

No events allowed

Pets

Pets allowed: dogs less than 9 kg per pet (limit one pet total)

Pets One dog approved on an individual basis.

Smoking

Smoking is not permitted

The entire property is smoke-free, including yard.

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

We should mention

A car is recommended for transport to and from this property

About the area

Empire

Empire is home to this holiday home. 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. Make sure you get close to the area's animals with activities such as game walks and birdwatching.

Empire, MI

What's nearby

Philip A. Hart Visitor Center - 4 min walk - 0.4 km
Sleeping Bear Dunes National Lakeshore - 14 min walk - 1.2 km
Empire Bluff Trail - 3 min drive - 1.9 km
Pierce Stocking Scenic Drive - 6 min drive - 5.4 km
Little Glen Lake - 7 min drive - 7.1 km

Getting around

Traverse City, MI (TVC-Cherry Capital) - 48 min drive

Restaurants

‪Shipwreck Cafe - ‬2 min walk
‪Empire Village Pizza & Spirits - ‬4 min walk
‪Food For Thought - ‬7 min drive
‪Friendly Tavern - ‬4 min walk
‪Tiffany's Ice Cream - ‬4 min walk

Frequently asked questions

Is Family Friendly Two-Story Home On Main Street In Empire Four Blocks From Lake pet-friendly?

Yes, this property allows dogs (limit 1 total) with a maximum weight of up to 9 kg per pet.

What time is check-in at Family Friendly Two-Story Home On Main Street In Empire Four Blocks From Lake?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Family Friendly Two-Story Home On Main Street In Empire Four Blocks From Lake?

Checkout is at 10:00 AM.

Where is Family Friendly Two-Story Home On Main Street In Empire Four Blocks From Lake located?

Situated in 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 1.1 mi (1.8 km) away.

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9.8/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

10/10

Location

10/10

Listing accuracy

10/10 Excellent

Veronica C.

27 August 2024

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

Great

Great stay

Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Benjamin G., Brighton, Michigan

12 August 2023

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

Great place!

Fantastic location in Empire and a ton of space. It was a wonderful place for a family vacation!

Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

Veronica C.

19 August 2023

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

Great

Great place, great host

Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

Ian K., Lake Ridge, VA

9 August 2023

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

Perfect

This is our second time renting this house and it is one of the best places I have stayed. The house, amenities, and location are all perfect.

Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Kelly M.

10 September 2021

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

Great house in Empire

Nice house in excellent condition. Loved the location, we could walk to the beach and ice cream.

Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2021

10/10 Excellent

Eleanor B.

9 July 2022

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

Great!

Great property

Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2022

This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

10/10 Excellent

Nicole H.

11 June 2016

Awesome home away from home!

Our family stayed here for the weekend and didn't want to leave! This house is very cute and stocked with everything you need! Just a few blocks from the beach and stores. Clean and nice furnishings. We highly recommend!

Stayed 2 nights in May 2016

10/10 Excellent

Jennie M.

21 June 2021

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

Relaxation by the Dunes

This is the second year we have rented this house and we cannot say enough about it! From the amenities to the kindness and ease of communication with the host and the amazing location in Empire, it is a wonderful stay! Thank you for the wonderful vacation!

Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2021

10/10 Excellent

Amy K.

14 July 2021

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

Dream Beachtown Home

This was our family’s second stay at this charming house. It is truly the most comfortable home away from home I’ve ever experienced. LOVELOVELOVE

Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2021

10/10 Excellent

Veronica C.

7 August 2022

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

Very nice

Well equipped , good location, beautiful home

Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2022

10/10 Excellent

Ian K., Lake Ridge, VA

3 August 2021

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

Perfect

The house is really great with so much space. Everything is nicely decorated and up to date. The quiet location is amazing and you are within walking distance to many restaurants and the beach. It really is a perfect rental.

Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2021

10/10 Excellent

LeAnn C.

30 July 2019

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

Great House and Location!

We just spent a week at the house in Empire. It is a great home. It was clean and accommodated our family very well. The kitchen was well stocked and they had lots of games to play. The front porch was awesome. We loved the town of Empire and it is convenient to everything. I highly recommend this vacation rental.

Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2019

10/10 Excellent

Jeffery W., Grandview Ohio

4 August 2020

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

Great Spot and Fantastic Host

This charming rental is amazing, clean bright and well-equipped. Visited during the pandemic, so some local stuff was closed or operating under a limited basis, which made us feel safer really. We had to make some changes and Marianna was incredibly patient and responded quickly to all our questions!

Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2020

10/10 Excellent

Autumn K.

16 August 2022

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

Prime location in Empire!

We had such a wonderful stay! This really is a prime location - right on the main road in Empire - walkable to shops, restaurants and the beach. The home is beautiful and well appointed with everything you could need. You can tell that a lot of care has gone into curating each room with interesting art and comfortable furniture. We loved sitting on the porch near the butterfly bushes which attract many hummingbirds and monarchs. Thanks for a lovely stay, Mariana!

Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2022

10/10 Excellent

john c.

24 June 2023

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

Empire 69 years later

Extra special- anything we needed was there- had to do a few minor fixes but then I have been an electrician for 45 years- the owner was very responsive

Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2023

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

18 August 2019

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

Great stay

My family of 8 stayed here to celebrate my daughters 40th birthday. The house is so spacious! Beds are cozy, fully stocked kitchen. Lots of little extras that make the stay fun - the bikes, stuff for the beach, outside area and grill. The owner is quick to respond and helpful. This is our second time to Sleeping Bear Dunes area. It’s beautiful. Empire is a small, quiet town, but has enough services to make a stay comfortable. Just what we wanted.

Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2019

This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

10/10 Excellent

Keith J.

21 June 2016

Great extended family getaway!

We loved staying at this property. It's a great house with plenty of common spaces for relaxing, as well as a nice front porch and a good backyard. Our two small kids loved being here, and we made plenty of trips walking to the beach, which is only 5-10 minutes by foot. The grocery store is just down the street, and we cooked in every night. It's convenient to Glen Arbor and just a few minutes to Sleeping Bear -- we'd never visited the area, and we are very grateful we ended up staying at this house in Empire. Had a very relaxing week, and would gladly return. All 3 generations loved it!

10/10 Excellent

Dory S.

17 June 2019

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

Perfect!

We loved this house! We were a group of women who came up to cycle and it ended up being a rainy weekend, thus we spent more time in the house then we had planned. We were so comfortable with the two living spaces and we loved the big fireplace. The kitchen is so well equipped , towels are generous, and no need to run out to buy paper products. The location could not be better-walk to the beach, the cute shops in town, the coffee shop, the chocolate store and the Sleeping Bear Park Headquarters. The decor is an added treat. We plan to come back!

Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2019

10/10 Excellent

Amy K.

26 June 2019

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

Empire Village Gem

We loved everything about this house! It sits on top of the hill on Front Street in the Village of Empire. We were able to walk to the beautiful beach, ice cream shop and Joe's Friendly Tavern. We used the bikes to explore the Heritage Bike Trail all the way to Glen Arbor for lunch. The fire pit in the backyard was a relaxing way to end the days. The house itself is decorated beautifully with interesting artwork and comfortable surroundings. It was very spacious, so our family of 6 had plenty of room to spread out and relax. The kitchen has everything that you could possibly need! The beds and linens were comfy. Plenty of towels and change of sheets! We hope to return soon :)

Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2019

10/10 Excellent

Denice "Dee" W., Wisconsin,

2 August 2020

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

Perfect

This Empire property was perfect for our kids and grandkids. We had 10 for one weekend and 7 the rest of the week. The house had space for all to find comfort and peace while still being close to the beach and family down the road. We loved the front porch and the huge kitchen and table. We had three kids age 7-3 and two parents, two grandparents and three adult children for just two of the seven nights we rented. Mariana is attentive and easy to communicate with. Her house has beautiful art and quirky (in a good way) assortments of dishes, glassware, pots and pans, spices and nick knacks which we moved during our stay and put back before we left. (Think pretty glass bowls.) The folks upstairs were a little hot but apparently new AC unit will be in soon. There were great windows (and coverings) and fans an good cross breezes. The garage has bikes, toys and a wagon. Very cool. We loved it. Truly. We have every intention of returning.

Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2020

10/10 Excellent

amy G.

30 August 2022

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

Just like home

We had an amazing time in Empire. The owner of this home has thought of everything you will need to feel right at home. It was very clean, had very comfortable beds, central air system, grill, fire pit, and was walking distance to downtown and Empire Beach. This home fit our family of eight perfectly. Empire is the perfect location if you are wanting to center yourself near, Frankfort, Glen Arbor, Sleeping Bear Dunes, and Traverse City. All are 10-30 min away. You will love this home.

Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2022

10/10 Excellent

Jennie M.

20 August 2022

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

Wonderful property!

This is our third year at Mariana's and we are so in love with the house! We have stayed at many different homes in Empire and this is by far the best for our group. The home is a close walk to everything and there is so much attention to detail from decor to necessities. It is the perfect size for a small group (we had 6 adults) with plenty of space for eating, cooking , laughing and a great outdoor fire pit. Host is wonderful and excellent communication. We will be back next year!

Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2022

10/10 Excellent

Amanda V.

11 September 2021

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

Charming house in quiet, lovely location

Lovely, roomy house where our family felt at home! Just a few blocks from Empire beach, where we watched many a sunrise and sunset. The house is centrally located, near all the highlights of Leelanau County and minutes from Sleeping Bear dunes. It was so relaxing sitting on the porch in the morning drinking our coffee.

10/10 Excellent

Richard V.

27 October 2020

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

Wonderful break from the city

My husband and I rented this property in October. The house was just as advertised (other than an improved staircase to the second floor). We loved the location and proximity to the small businesses in the area, and access to biking and hiking trails. The kitchen is well-equipped, other than a vegetable peeler... we purchased one and happily donated it for the next renters. :-) We spent time on the front porch, and near the fire. Great tv and cable with ability to connect to Netflix. The homeowner was accommodating, generous, and easy to work with!

10/10 Excellent

Love K.

6 September 2020

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

Great Getaway

The house was everything we could ask for and more. Great location, it was amazing being able to walk to the beach everyday. Clean and cozy with ample space indoors and outdoors to lounge. We look forward to booking again!

Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2020

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Hosted by Mariana Aitches Davis

Languages:

English, Spanish, Romanian

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Rooms & beds

4 bedrooms (sleeps 8)

Bedroom 1

Bedroom 2

Bedroom 3

Bedroom 4

2 bathrooms

Bathroom 1

Bathroom 2

Spaces

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