Park Place (Empire Beach) Best location in town

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Aerial photo of Park Place and Park Place Guest House

Southern elevation facing the street with South Bar Lake in the background.

Overview
Amenities
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Location
Host

3 bedrooms2 bathroomsSleeps 72200 sq ft

Popular amenities

Fireplace

Free WiFi

Outdoor Space

Kitchen

Barbecue grill

Washer

Check out the area

Empire, MI

Philip A. Hart Visitor Center12 min walk
Sleeping Bear Dunes National Lakeshore3 min drive
Empire Bluff Trail4 min drive
Traverse City, MI (TVC-Cherry Capital)48 min drive

Rooms & beds

3 bedrooms (sleeps 7)

Bedroom 1

1 Queen Bed

Bedroom 2

2 Twin Beds

Bedroom 3

2 Twin Beds

2 bathrooms

Bathroom 1

Bathroom 2

Spaces

Deck or patio

Kitchen

Garden

Dining Area

About this property

From the porch/deck of this exceptional 2200sq.ft. home, enjoy the spectacular Lake Michigan sunsets. Walk 600 ft. to the Lake Michigan shore and play on the magnificent sugar sand beach that connects 35 miles of Sleeping Bear Dunes National Lakeshore.

The back yard adjoins a nature preserve where deer, wild turkeys, fox and other wildlife are seen. The side yard rolls gently down to a mowed grass park and the edge of South Bar Lake, a 1 mile long lake just 200 ft. from the Michigan shoreline.

Within walking distance of one block to the east are the Post Office, Bank, Friendly's Tavern and Tiffany's Ice Cream Parlor. Two blocks to the east is the Public Library and Three blocks to the east is the gas station/ convenience store and Shipwreck Cafe.
This is truly a unique location.

Because our Lake Michigan home is special to us, we request great care and consideration from our renters.

Please note that sheets and towels are not supplied.

Property manager

Randall Parks

Amenities

Kitchen

Washer

Dryer

Free WiFi

Air conditioning

Outdoor Space

Hot Tub

Kitchen

Washer

Dryer

House Rules

Check in after 4:00 PM

Check out before 11:00 AM

Children

Children allowed: ages 0-17

Events

No events allowed

Pets

No pets allowed

Smoking

Smoking is not permitted

Damage and incidentals

You will be responsible for any damage to the rental property caused by you or your party during your stay.

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 indicated there is a smoke detector on the property

Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher, a first aid kit, and a deadbolt lock

We should mention

A car is recommended for transportation to and from this property

About the neighborhood

Empire

Located in Empire, this vacation home is on the beach. The area's natural beauty can be seen at Sleeping Bear Dunes National Lakeshore and Lake Michigan. Discover the area's water adventures with jet skiing and kayaking nearby, or enjoy the great outdoors with cycling and hiking.

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Empire, MI

What's nearby

Philip A. Hart Visitor Center - 12 min walk
Sleeping Bear Dunes National Lakeshore - 3 min drive
Empire Bluff Trail - 4 min drive
Pierce Stocking Scenic Drive - 7 min drive
Little Glen Lake - 8 min drive

Getting around

Cherry Capital Airport (TVC) - 49 min drive

Restaurants

Friendly Tavern - 4 min walk
Shipwreck Cafe - 10 min walk
Empire Village Pizza & Spirits - 11 min walk
Food For Thought - 8 min drive
Tiffany's Ice Cream - 5 min walk

Frequently asked questions

Is Park Place (Empire Beach) Best location in town pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

What time is check-in at Park Place (Empire Beach) Best location in town?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Park Place (Empire Beach) Best location in town?

Check-out is at 11:00 AM.

Where is Park Place (Empire Beach) Best location in town located?

Nestled on the beach, this Empire vacation home is within 1 mi (2 km) 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.

Exceptional

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9.8/10

Cleanliness

9.8/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

10/10

Location

10/10

Listing accuracy

10/10 Excellent

Jesse H.

Jul 19, 2023

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

Great location!

Our family enjoyed our stay very much. You simply can't beat the location, just yards from a great public beach with two playgrounds for kids, fire pits, grills, basketball courts, and a smaller lake with dock. The village of Empire is right out your door, too, and Sleeping Bear park right north of you. You can watch the sunset nightly right from the deck. House was as described and fine for our needs. Beds were the worst part, fine but some of the more uncomfortable and old I've slept in in recent years. As a whole, we'd definitely return.

Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2023

8/10 Good

Dory S.

Jun 12, 2023

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

Lovely setting!

You cant beat the views from the deck-Lake Michigan beach, South Bar Lake and a marsh filled with beautiful birds. The house is adequate, but had a mild scent of musty which lingered. We had to bring our own sheets and towels. Enjoyed being able to walk to the beach and into quaint Empire.

Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2023

10/10 Excellent

Mary H.

Aug 13, 2022

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

Perfect week with a beautiful view of Lake Michigan

Cannot wait to come back

Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2022

10/10 Excellent

James R.

Sep 29, 2021

Liked: Cleanliness, communication, location, listing accuracy

Great place for views, quiet and location

Property was just as advertised. Very nice, great views! Would definitely stay again. Note, you must supply your own towels and bed sheets. This information has not provided by the owner or VRBO before we arrived.

Stayed 7 nights in Sep 2021

10/10 Excellent

Lisa Z.

Aug 19, 2021

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

Perfect location!

This property is in the perfect location and even better than the pictures! We had a fabulous time and had plenty of room for the 7 of us

Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2021

About the host

Hosted by Randall Parks

Although I rarely have the opportunity to meet our guests face to face, I enjoy getting to know you through phone calls, email and correspondence. I am a family man who is grateful to have found a little piece of heaven in Park Place which we enjoy sharing with others who appreciate and respect the home and the area.

Why they chose this property

The story including pictures about Park Place, it's acquisition and renovation, is chronicled in a notebook at the house. I was a counselor at Camp Leelanau in 1964-68 experiencing some of the best summers of my life. The seed had been planted to return to Leelanau County Michigan.