Location: Empire, Northwest, Michigan, USA (24 miles from Traverse City, Michigan)
Accommodations: House, 3 Bedrooms + Loft + Den, 2 Baths (Sleeps 8)
Keywords: House
GreenWoods House is a wonderful three/four bedroom (4th bedroom is a den), two bath retreat located in the in the Village of Empire, Michigan. This comfy beach town, situated in the heart of the Sleeping Bear Dunes National Lakeshore, offers shops and restaurants. Easy walking distance to Lake Michigan beach. Area attractions: Six area golf courses, 15 National Lakeshore hiking trails, 17 miles of unspoiled beach, three canoeing rivers, fishing, swimming, boating, skiing, shore-to-shore trail, wineries, Lake Michigan sunsets. Perfect setting for multi-generation family reunions, creating family and friend memories to last a life-time.
New family home constructed in 2006 in the village, walk to beach. Accommodates six to eight: queen bed in master bedroom; two twin beds in second bedroom/den; queen bed in third bedroom; full size futon in fourth bedroom; twin day bed in upstairs open space. Complete amenities include washer, dryer, dishwasher, wrap-around covered porch, ceiling fans in upstairs sleeping areas, patio/deck area, and charcoal grill. Linens and towels provided. Summer rentals are Friday to Friday. NO smoking and NO pets.
Our family has been visiting this area for over 35 years. Here is a short list of some memorable experiences we have enjoyed:
1. Hiking the Sleeping Bear Dunes
2. Pierce Stocking Scenic Drive (and 450-foot dune climb)
3. Boating on Little and Big Glen Lake
4. Visit the historic Glen Haven Coast Guard Station
5. Canoeing and tubing on Platte River
6. Golf, Golf, Golf, Golf (Four)
7. Sunsets and campfires on Empire Beach on Lake Michigan
8. Visiting historic Leland Fishtown
9. Touring area lighthouses (4+)
10. Ice cream every night at local sweet shops
11. Charter fishing trips....catching & eatting salmon!
12. Exploring shipwrecks
13. Taking the Ferry to Uninhabited Manitou Islands
14. Hiking Empire Bluff
15. Cross country skiing & Snowshoeing
16. Fishing, fishing, fishing
17. Day trips to Traverse City, Frankfort - SHOPPING!
18. Traverse City Beach Bums Baseball (Minor League)
19. Collecting Petosky stones
20. Mountain biking
21. Hosting family reunions, weddings, get togethers involving apple picking, wine country tours, and much more!
Vacation Rental Features
- Amenities
- Air Conditioning
- Linens Provided
- Washer
- Dryer
- Off Street Parking
- Beds
- Queen Bed (2)
- Twin/Single Bed (2)
- Convertible Bed (3) : Full size futon in den. Day bed in loft area on second floor.
- Entertainment
- Cable/Satellite TV (2)
- DVD
- CD Player
- Stereo System
- Kitchen
- Full Kitchen
- Cooking Utensils Provided
- Refrigerator
- Dishwasher
- Microwave
- Outdoor Features
- Charcoal BBQ Grill
- Deck/Patio
- Balcony : Wrap around porch, see pictures.
- Communications
- Telephone (3)
- Broadband Internet
- WiFi (Wireless Internet) : Internet available at local library
- Other Amenities
- Ceiling fans in upstairs bedrooms, wrap-around covered porch, located in park-like setting.
- Suitability
- No Pets Allowed
- Kid Friendly
- Smoking Not Allowed
- Activities
- Golf
- Tennis
- Shopping
- Kayaking
- Sailing
- Boating
- Waterskiing
- Parasailing
- Jet Skiing
- Swimming
- Surfing
- Windsurfing
- Biking
- Mountain Biking
- Cross Country Skiing
- Downhill/Alpine Skiing
- Snowboarding
- Snowmobiling
- Wildlife Viewing
- Fishing
- Hunting
- Basketball Court
- Antiquing
- Live Theatre
- Miniature golf
- Horseback Riding
- Hot Air Ballooning
- Zoo/Wildlife Park
- Restaurants
- Sledding/Tubing
- Hiking
- Cinemas/Movie Theaters
- Museums
- Other Activities
- GreenWoods House. Welcome to one of the most beautiful natural areas in Michigan’s Lower Peninsula. Come and enjoy 35 miles of Lake Michigan's eastern coastline, explore North and South Manitou Islands, and of course climb the dunes! Learn about the history of shipping, logging, and agriculture of the area by visiting former Life-Saving Service/Coast Guard Stations, Lighthouses, and Port Oneida Historic District
Rate Details (In US Dollars)
Rates for 2012: $1700/week summer season
Summer season June 15 - Sep 3, 2012
Off season rates $1000-1400/week
NOTE: Until confirmed, rates subject to change
Note: Until confirmed, rates are subject to change without notice.
Property Photos
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- Greenwoods House in the Village of Empire - Empire, Michigan Vacation Home
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- Greenwoods House close up - Empire, Michigan Vacation Home
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- Home is Where the Heart Is - Empire, Michigan Vacation Home
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- Heart of the Home
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- Making Memories
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- Rest and Relax
Traveler Reviews (6)
family of 6
Guest: Scott Gilmer
(Red Wing, Mn)
Date of Stay: 08/26/11
Review Submitted: 09/15/11
We had a wonderful time in Empire and the house was perfect. We are a family with four adult children. The house had plenty of room and was very clean. The kitchen was really nice and we cooked three meals there during our stay. The house is located in a neighborhood that is walking distance to the historic/commercial area of town. We brought our bikes and biked to town and to the beach every day. There is wonderful hiking nearby. The beach in Empire is beautiful. Overall the experience was fantastic and we plan to be back.
Recommended for:Sightseeing, adventure seekers, girls getaway, age 55+, families with teenagers, families with young children.
Couldn't have been better
Guest: Mark
(Brooklyn)
Date of Stay: 08/19/11
Review Submitted: 08/30/11
My family and my parents all loved staying here. The house was very clean and comfortable. The neighborhood quiet and pretty. Walking distance to the town beach and a great ice cream place. Hoping to do it again next year.
Recommended for:Sightseeing, girls getaway, age 55+, families with teenagers, families with young children.
Cool Place!
Guest: L.T., Big Rapids, MI
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Date of Stay: 07/15/11
Review Submitted: 08/07/11
We had such a wonderful time at your house and appreciate everything you did to make it so comfortable. We hit 96 degrees in Empire mid-week, so the air conditioning was vital. I simply cannot sleep well when I'm hot, and I can never understand why most vacation houses do not have air. Not sleeping well is not a vacation! The dual zone feature was great, we could make it a little cooler upstairs for sleeping kids without freezing out people still downstairs. We have been renting from vrbo.com for years, and your is truly the nicest house we have ever rented. Thank you for sharing GreenWoods with us!
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Mary--New Baltimore(July 2009)
Guest: Mary
(New Baltimore)
Date of Stay: 07/31/09
Review Submitted: 02/17/11
My Mother,sister and her 2 children stayed 1 week at Greenwood. We loved the "home away from home"feeling! So many activities to do---just a walk or short drive away!! If the day was warm-we went for a swim at the nearby beaches or went" tubing" on the Platte River. If the day was cool-we walked the many nearby trails, including the Empire Bluff and Alligator Hill trails. Take your camera!!! Beautiful sunsets!!! My husband and I are planning a Leelanau Peninsula wine tour with some friends this year. Can't wait!!
Recommended for:Sightseeing, girls getaway, age 55+, families with teenagers, families with young children.
Great Family Get-Away!
Guest: Wolfpack
(Carmel, IN)
Date of Stay: 08/01/10
Review Submitted: 02/03/11
From the start, we had an easy time communicating with the owners in scheduling our trip. They were very helpful and informative about rental information and things to do in the area- very knowledgeable in this since they've been vacationing here themselves for 20+years! This is the 3rd VRBO property I've rented in Western Michigan, and I was impressed by it's cleanliness and updated features. I also really appreciated the time that the owners took to decorate their place with unique local art. The house was comfortable for just hanging out in the mornings until we decided what we would do for the day and in the evenings to just sit out and enjoy the evenings on the huge porch. We vacationed with our 4 young children and their grandparents. There was a ton of things to do in the area. Here are some things we loved: *Walking to Empire beach. The dual beaches are great and the kids loved the playground. *The local coffee shop (Gemma's), the chocolate shop (Grocer's Daughter), & ice cream place (Tiffany's) We didn't feel quite so guilty about all the good food since we were able to walk there! *Hiking- we found some great trails that the kids were even able to come on and other, more challenging ones that we went on while the G'parents babysat. Try catching the sunset on Empire Bluff trail! Awesome! *Shopping in Glen Arbor- we made the best of a rainy morning by doing a little shopping. The shops were cute and there were a lot of choices for places to grab a bite to eat. Thanks for letting us stay at your beautiful house. We had a great time and can't wait to come back!
Recommended for:Sightseeing, tourists without a car, girls getaway, families with teenagers, romantic getaway, families with young children.
Guest: Scott Dolan
(Richmond,MI.)
Date of Stay: 10/08/07
Review Submitted: 10/08/07
My family has visited Empire area before,and of all the homes we have rented,Greenwoods has been the most enjoyable.Alot of thought has gone into the lay out of the home.Very enjoyable syay in the New Neighborhood.My children really enjoyed watching the deer right from the porch.Will most definitely return next year.Thanks again.
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