Location: Empire, Northwest, Michigan, USA (22 Miles from Traverse City, Mi)
Accommodations: House, 3 Bedrooms, 2 Baths (Sleeps 6-7)
Beautiful chalet style home with panoramic Lake Michigan views including spectacular sunsets. Located on a hill overlooking the charming village of Empire and Lake Michigan, this open, bright and comfortable home is the perfect place to relax. The privacy of 6 acres, and ample elbow room to the neighbors truly make this an exclusive getaway. The cathedral ceilings and stone fireplace set this home apart and the extra large loft style master bedroom is inviting and cozy. Visitors rave about the private, sunny 30 foot deck for sunbathing or just hanging out and enjoying the view. New linens and comforters on all the beds.
Empire beach is an easy two minute drive from the house and has ample parking. Voted one of the best beaches in Michigan, this is every family's dream location. Renovated in 2007, this public beach has new bathroom facilities, basketball court and children's playground with the latest in swing sets and jungle-gyms. There is also a boat launch for either South Bar Lake or Lake Michigan.
Located in the heart of Sleeping Bear Dunes National Lakeshore, this area offers spectacular hiking and sight-seeing opportunities (including a trail-head directly across the street) as well as world class golf, kayaking, fishing, kiteboarding and a multitude of other outdoor activities. Just a short drive to Interlochen Center for the Arts make is possible to take in some first rate live music. For those who prefer a bit of city life, Traverse City has a surprising diversity of activities and cultural events such as the ever-popular cherry and film festivals.
Vacation Rental Features
- Amenities
- Washer
- Dryer
- Linens Provided
- Garage
- Parking for RV/Boat/Trailer
- Wood Fireplace
- Beds
- King Bed
- Double Bed
- Twin/Single Bed
- Convertible Bed
- Entertainment
- Cable/Satellite TV
- TV (No Cable/Satellite)
- DVD
- Kitchen
- Full Kitchen
- Cooking Utensils Provided
- Refrigerator
- Dishwasher
- Microwave
- Outdoor Features
- Gas/Electric BBQ Grill
- Deck/Patio
- View/Location
- Lake View
- Communications
- Telephone
- Broadband Internet
- Other Amenities
- Located on six wooded acres, attached garage, extremely quiet location, cathedral ceiling, loft style master suite with Lake Michigan view, mini office setup.
- Activities (on site and nearby)
- Golf
- Shopping
- Sightseeing
- Restaurants
- Rafting
- Kayaking
- Sailing
- Boating
- Waterskiing
- Parasailing
- Jet Skiing
- Shelling
- Swimming
- Snorkeling/Diving
- Surfing
- Windsurfing
- Biking
- Mountain Biking
- Cross Country Skiing
- Downhill/Alpine Skiing
- Snowboarding
- Snowmobiling
- Sledding/Tubing
- Wildlife Viewing
- Hiking
- Fishing
- Hunting
- Fitness Center/Gym
- Health/Beauty Spa
- Antiquing
- Cinemas/Movie Theaters
- Live Theatre
- Museums
- Miniature golf
- Horseback Riding
Rate Details (In US Dollars)
Weekly rental, Friday to Friday.
Jun 12-Sep 04 .. $1400/week.
Spring & Fall .. $ 800/week.
$400 refundable security deposit and 1/2 rent due at booking.
Balance of rent due 60 days prior to arrival.
Full refund of security deposit upon cancellation 60 days or more prior to arrival
Spring & Fall weekend rates available upon request.
Note: Until confirmed, rates are subject to change without notice.
Property Photos
- Front of house - Empire Vacation House with Golf and Waterskiing Nearby
- Living Room - Empire Vacation House with Golf and Waterskiing Nearby
- 2nd Bedroom - Empire Vacation House with Golf and Waterskiing Nearby
- Sunset view from Deck
- Master bedroom
Vacation Rentals by Owner Listing #216147
There have been 3223 visitors to this page since the counter was last reset in 2008.
This listing was first published here in 2008.
Date last modified - October 07, 2009

