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Chalet Style Home Near Empire Beach

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Location

Exceptional

3 bedrooms2 bathroomsSleeps 81250 sq ft

Popular amenities

Dryer
Parking available
Barbecue grill
Washer
Kitchen

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Empire, MI

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

Rooms & beds

3 bedrooms (sleeps 8)

Bedroom 2

1 Queen Bed

Bedroom 3

1 Queen Bed and 2 Single Beds

Master Bedroom

1 Queen Bed

2 bathrooms

Bathroom 1

Toilet · Shower only

Bathroom 2

Bathtub or shower · Toilet

Spaces

Deck or patio

Porch or lanai

Kitchen

Garden

Dining area

About this property

Chalet Style Home Near Empire Beach

Spacious 3 bedroom, 2 bath chalet-style home just 1 block from the most beautiful beach in northern Michigan--Empire Beach on Lake Michigan. Located in quaint, historical Empire, the home is in the middle of the Sleeping Bear Dunes National Lakeshore which recently was voted the No. 1 most beautiful place in America in a poll taken by Good Morning America. The home is 1/2 block from the heart of the village which includes restaurants, bank, post office, galleries, and public library.

The interior of the home features an open floor plan with living room, dining area, kitchen, full bath, and master bedroom with queen size bed on the main level. The second level contains two large bedrooms, one with a queen size bed, and the other with queen size bed and two twin beds, and a full bath. The home has free wireless Internet access.

Empire is located in the heart of the Sleeping Bear Dunes National Lakeshore. In addition to swimming, hiking, and other outdoor activities, the National Park contains the Sleeping Bear Dune Climb, Pierce Stocking Scenic Drive, the Manitou Island Underwater Diving Preserve; North and South Manitou Islands, and the Empire Bluffs hiking trail.

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Kitchen

Washing machine

Dryer

Pet-friendly

Free WiFi

Air conditioning

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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

Events

No events allowed

Pets

Pets allowed: dogs less than 23 kg per pet (limit one pet total)

A pet allowed only with pre-approval by home owner

Smoking

Smoking is not permitted

From June 3, 2023 to September 2, 2023 weekly rentals only, Saturday to Saturday.

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 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 that there is a smoke detector on the property

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

We should mention

A car is required for transport to and from this property

About the area

Empire

Located in Empire, this holiday home is in the city centre and near the beach. 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. Enjoy the area's slopes with cross-country skiing and skiing, and don't miss out on the ice skating and snowmobiling.

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Empire, MI

What's nearby

Philip A. Hart Visitor Center - 8 min walk - 0.7 km
Sleeping Bear Dunes National Lakeshore - 18 min walk - 1.6 km
Empire Bluff Trail - 4 min drive - 2.2 km
Pierce Stocking Scenic Drive - 6 min drive - 6.9 km
Little Glen Lake - 8 min drive - 9.0 km

Getting around

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

Restaurants

‪Shipwreck Cafe - ‬6 min walk
‪Joes Friendly Tavern - ‬2 min walk
‪Empire Village Pizza & Spirits - ‬8 min walk
‪Little Finger Eatery - ‬1 min walk
‪McCahill's Crossing - ‬7 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Chalet Style Home Near Empire Beach pet-friendly?

Yes, this property allows dogs (limit 1 total) with a maximum weight of up to 23 kg per pet.

What time is check-in at Chalet Style Home Near Empire Beach?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Chalet Style Home Near Empire Beach?

Checkout is at 10:00 AM.

Where is Chalet Style Home Near Empire Beach located?

Located in the heart of Empire, this holiday home is within 1 mile (2 km) of Philip A. Hart Visitor Center, Lake Michigan and Sleeping Bear Dunes National Lakeshore. Empire Bluff Trail is 1 mi (1.6 km) away.

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10/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

10/10

Location

10/10

Listing accuracy

10/10 Excellent

Angela B.

20 Aug, 2025

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

Great location, clean and comfortable.

Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Janet L.

2 Aug, 2025

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

This home is exceptional. Excellent location. Very clean. Large bedrooms.Host was very responsive.

Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Janet L.

28 Jul, 2025

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

perfect stay once again

Perfect house/location and hosts. 4th or 5th year at this home. Clean, quiet, close to the beach, hosts are helpful and very friendly. Great trip once again visiting my brother, enjoying the beauty and friendliness of Empire. Our dog loved the beach

Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Terry M.

6 Oct, 2024

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

Sleeping Bear

You can not beat the location if you want visit sleeping bear and the surrounding area , quiet town, close to the water.

Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2024

8/10 Good

Patti A.

20 Aug, 2025

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

My girlfriends and I wanted to find a reasonably priced rental in the Empire area that would allow us to walk into town and also the beach this home checked off all those boxes! It was very clean, had comfortable beds and was on a quiet street a block from the beach. We missed not having a full length mirror and a small table on the back deck to set our coffee cups on, (we ended up using our cooler) but otherwise it had most of the essentials a person would need for a weekend trip. The reason I gave 4 stars instead of 5 was the awful toilet paper that was offered. I’ve never had this experience before where I needed to purchase t.p. while renting a vacation home, but I did. Please buy a better brand or recommend that your renters bring their own.

Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Janet L.

8 Sept, 2024

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

perfect as always

Third year staying here. Wonderful hosts, wonderful home, close to the beach. Quite, peaceful and very relaxing. Love staying here.

Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Sue B.

24 Aug, 2024

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

Annual dunes trip

It was very nice.

Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Bert & Judy B.

31 Oct, 2024

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

Nice House, Great Location

House was neat and clean. Just enough room for us to make meals and eat in the dining room. Beds were comfortable. Location was close to all of the places we wanted to visit.

Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Mary B.

24 Aug, 2024

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

Empire

Great

Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Bonnie M.

10 Oct, 2023

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

Sleeping Bear Sand Dune Race

We were very happy with our stay. House exceeded our expectations. Location was great for our race

Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2023

10/10 Excellent

Laurie G.

11 Sept, 2023

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

Clean and comfortable in a great location

My friends I enjoyed our visit to Empire. The home is in a great location to enjoy all that Empire and Sleeping Bear Dunes National Lakeshore has to offer. The place was easy to access, very clean and all the beds were comfortable. We enjoyed staying here.

Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2023

10/10 Excellent

liz E.

21 Sept, 2021

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

Empire house

Beautiful house and it was very clean. I would have appreciated some wiggle room on check in and check out times.

Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2021

10/10 Excellent

Kandy G.

29 Jun, 2024

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

Beautiful area

This home is very close to Lake Michigan if you walk one direction and about a block from downtown Empire if you walk the other. The home was just right for our family of 5 plus one toddler although you might want to bring a baby gate if your children are very young. It’s located in a wonderful quiet neighborhood and we had a great time!

Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Gina K., grand rapids, mi

8 Jul, 2023

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

Wonderful week!

We rented this home for our family with adult children. So convenient to be a 5 min walk from Empire Beach and South Bar lake. The home is very clean and well equipped. The owners have done a great job!

Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Conni S.

15 Jul, 2023

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

Excellent location

The living room, dining area and kitchen are larger than it looks in the pictures. We were very comfortable with 8 people. It's a short walk to the beach. The house is supplied with plenty of dishes, towels, hangers, silverware, etc. We would stay here again.

Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Kellie L.

16 Sept, 2024

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

Vacation Countdown

This lovely Chalet style home was in the perfect location for our recent family vacation. The Leelanau Peninsula is one of our favorite places to visit. Everything in Empire was within walking distance and offered close proximity to the daily activities we wanted to pursuit. We found terrific dining and shopping along with canoe trips and hiking over scenic trails. Lake Michigan was beautiful, and we captured many photos of the unbeatable sunsets each night of our stay. The house was very suitable for the four of us. We were happy that our dog was allowed to join us. We would definitely choose this terrific Empire Chalet again. Our countdown to return has already begun.

Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Janet L.

4 Sept, 2023

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

loved it!

Second year staying here. Can't get any closer to the Empire Lake Michigan Beach. Lovely home. TV went out on second morning and the owners were there very quickly to replace it. Our dog Lily came too. She loved the beach and finally went swimming this year. The home is spotless, owners are friendly and available. Comfortable, close to everything, nice and quiet. We''ll see you next year.

Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2023

6/10 Okay

Rose W.

23 Jun, 2024

Little house

First impression was very clean but there were some issues. Moisture for one. Earwigs in bathroom & downstairs bedroom. Don’t really appreciate taking bugs home with me. Also don’t appreciate being told to vacuum& sweep or there will be a 150.00 charge. We would have swept some anyway because at the beach there is sand & no one likes sand but the 150.00 charge threat was not appreciated. Also furnace filters must need changed because there was a definite smoking odor. The vents were dirty.

Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

corinne m.

27 Jul, 2025

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

Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

peggy b.

10 Oct, 2022

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

One block from the greatest lake

Wonderful location to sleeping bear and the beach. We had great sunsets and long walks along the beach with view of the SC Le try ping bear dunes. Pure Michigan !!!

Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2022

10/10 Excellent

Janet L.

13 Sept, 2022

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

quiet, relaxing get away

Loved staying at this home. For once all the beds were comfortable. Home was clean and plenty of room for our family. We brought are dog and she was great. Wish there was a fence in the backyard, but you can't have everything! If you love the beach and want to be close to the happenings in Empire, this is the place to be. One block from the beach and main street. Very quiet and relaxing.

Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2022

10/10 Excellent

Laura R.

20 Aug, 2022

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

Empire holiday

Cute little cottage right in town and walking distance to Lake Michigan! Neat, clean, and great hosts.. Would highly recommend 😊

Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2022

10/10 Excellent

Nancy B.

29 Dec, 2021

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

Everything our grown family needed for a short winter getaway

We loved the location of this rental, in the heart of Sleeping Bear Dunes, just a block from the Empire Beach. We spent time hiking, sledding, and just hanging out in the house playing games and cooking together.

Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2021

10/10 Excellent

Ann D.

18 Nov, 2021

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

Wonderful home

Enjoyed our stay!

Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2021

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

25 Oct, 2021

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

Comfortable and convenient

We enjoyed our stay.

Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2021

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Hosted by Steve and Carol Smith

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Popular amenities

Explore the area

Rooms & beds

3 bedrooms (sleeps 8)

Bedroom 2

Bedroom 3

Master Bedroom

2 bathrooms

Bathroom 1

Bathroom 2

Spaces

About this property

Chalet Style Home Near Empire Beach

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Events

Pets

Smoking

Important information

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We should mention

About the area

Empire

What's nearby

Getting around

Restaurants

Frequently asked questions

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10/10 Excellent

Angela B.

Angela B.

10/10 Excellent

Janet L.

Janet L.

10/10 Excellent

Janet L.

perfect stay once again

Janet L.

10/10 Excellent

Terry M.

Sleeping Bear

Terry M.

8/10 Good

Patti A.

Patti A.

10/10 Excellent

Janet L.

perfect as always

Janet L.

10/10 Excellent

Sue B.

Annual dunes trip

Sue B.

10/10 Excellent

Bert & Judy B.

Nice House, Great Location

Bert & Judy B.

10/10 Excellent

Mary B.

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Mary B.

10/10 Excellent

Bonnie M.

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