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Empire Therapy-AC/GameRoom/Fireplace/HotTub
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Reviews
10 out of 10
Exceptional
4 bedrooms 2 bathrooms Sleeps 8
Popular amenities
Explore the area

Empire, MI
- Glen Lake12 min drive
- Sleeping Bear Dunes National Lakeshore16 min drive
- Front Street24 min drive
- Traverse City, MI (TVC-Cherry Capital)32 min drive
Rooms & beds
4 bedrooms (sleeps 8)
Bedroom 1
1 King Bed
Bedroom 2
1 King Bed
Bedroom 3
1 King Bed
Bedroom 4
1 King Bed
2 bathrooms
Bathroom 1
Bathroom 2
Spaces
Deck or patio
Porch or lanai
Kitchen
Office
Garden
Dining area
About this property
Empire Therapy-AC/GameRoom/Fireplace/HotTub
Perfect launching pad for all your Sleeping Bear Dunes and Traverse City area adventures! Less than 30 min. to ski Crystal! This gorgeous post and beam frame was built from 100-year-old red pine from the Torch Lake area by master log home builders. This home has a beautiful wood fireplace and the floors are hardwood: black locust, cherry, red oak, white oak, and black walnut. The house has radiant heat in the floors to make these floors a pleasure to walk in the winter even without socks!
Your own private getaway is off the beaten path, yet close to Traverse City and Sleeping Bear Dunes. Enjoy this secluded home while relaxing on the large wrap around porch with forest views!
You will have the entire house/property to yourself!
This home features our favorite mattresses, our favorite 5 piece sectional leather reclining couch, and our favorite ping pong table! Relax on the wrap around porch with secluded forest views. Enjoy the 9' Brunswick pool table and brand new ping pong table in game room.
Main Level: King Bedroom, Full Bathroom
Upstairs: 3 King Bedrooms, Full Bathroom
We partner with Shady Lane Cellars to provide you with "buy one, get one free" wine tasting and with Suttons Bay Bikes to give you 10% off e-bikes, bikes, kayaks, SUPs, and tours. Many guests enjoy riding the Tart Trail to Shady Lane Cellars for wine tasting!
The house is professionally cleaned between each guest.
CANCELLATION POLICY (If using VRBO to book, please look carefully at this as it is not accurately represented by VRBO in the booking window.) Travelers who cancel at least 30 days before check-in will get back 100% of the amount they've paid (minus the 10% processing fee). If they cancel between 14 and 30 days before check-in, they'll get back 50% (minus the 10% processing fee). Otherwise, they won't get a refund.
As part of our effort to help you relax and enjoy your stay, we have partnered
with Safely.com to provide you with the protection below. The cost of this
protection is a $40 guest insurance fee and covers you for
accidental damages during your stay.
The SafelyStay, Inc. Trust and Safety Fee includes up to $3,000 of coverage
for accidental contents damage and up to $100,000 coverage for accidental
property damage and bodily injury. Complete terms regarding the Trust and
Safety coverage can be found at http://safely.com/terms.
We do allow pets. We ask guests to pay an additional $25 per night per pet. Here are some pet rules we ask you to abide by:
– Housebroken pets only
– Please crate your pet if you leave your pet home alone.
– Please clean up in the yard after your pet.
– Please keep pets off of furniture, beds , and carpeted bedrooms.
- Please wipe their paws off before coming into the house.
Reverse Osmosis Filter provides you with pure drinking water at the kitchen sink.
Travelers who cancel at least 30 days before check-in will get back 100% of the amount they've paid (minus the 10% processing fee). If they cancel between 14 and 30 days before check-in, they'll get back 50% (minus the 10% processing fee). Otherwise, they won't get a refund.
Your own private getaway is off the beaten path, yet close to Traverse City and Sleeping Bear Dunes. Enjoy this secluded home while relaxing on the large wrap around porch with forest views!
You will have the entire house/property to yourself!
This home features our favorite mattresses, our favorite 5 piece sectional leather reclining couch, and our favorite ping pong table! Relax on the wrap around porch with secluded forest views. Enjoy the 9' Brunswick pool table and brand new ping pong table in game room.
Main Level: King Bedroom, Full Bathroom
Upstairs: 3 King Bedrooms, Full Bathroom
We partner with Shady Lane Cellars to provide you with "buy one, get one free" wine tasting and with Suttons Bay Bikes to give you 10% off e-bikes, bikes, kayaks, SUPs, and tours. Many guests enjoy riding the Tart Trail to Shady Lane Cellars for wine tasting!
The house is professionally cleaned between each guest.
CANCELLATION POLICY (If using VRBO to book, please look carefully at this as it is not accurately represented by VRBO in the booking window.) Travelers who cancel at least 30 days before check-in will get back 100% of the amount they've paid (minus the 10% processing fee). If they cancel between 14 and 30 days before check-in, they'll get back 50% (minus the 10% processing fee). Otherwise, they won't get a refund.
As part of our effort to help you relax and enjoy your stay, we have partnered
with Safely.com to provide you with the protection below. The cost of this
protection is a $40 guest insurance fee and covers you for
accidental damages during your stay.
The SafelyStay, Inc. Trust and Safety Fee includes up to $3,000 of coverage
for accidental contents damage and up to $100,000 coverage for accidental
property damage and bodily injury. Complete terms regarding the Trust and
Safety coverage can be found at http://safely.com/terms.
We do allow pets. We ask guests to pay an additional $25 per night per pet. Here are some pet rules we ask you to abide by:
– Housebroken pets only
– Please crate your pet if you leave your pet home alone.
– Please clean up in the yard after your pet.
– Please keep pets off of furniture, beds , and carpeted bedrooms.
- Please wipe their paws off before coming into the house.
Reverse Osmosis Filter provides you with pure drinking water at the kitchen sink.
Travelers who cancel at least 30 days before check-in will get back 100% of the amount they've paid (minus the 10% processing fee). If they cancel between 14 and 30 days before check-in, they'll get back 50% (minus the 10% processing fee). Otherwise, they won't get a refund.
Property manager
Joe and Kelsey Testa
Premier Host
Languages
English
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Amenities
Hot tub
Kitchen
Washer
Dryer
Pet-friendly
Free WiFi
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House Rules
Check in after 4:00 PM
Minimum age to rent: 21
Check out before 11:00 AM
Children
Children allowed: ages 0–17
Events
No events allowed
Pets
Pets allowed: dogs less than 23 kg per pet (limit 4 pets total)
Smoking
Smoking is not permitted
Important information
You need to know
This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business or profession.
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, a first aid kit and a deadlock
About the area
Empire
Located in Empire, this holiday home is in the city centre. Sleeping Bear Dunes National Lakeshore and Lake Michigan reflect the area's natural beauty and area attractions include Burnett Park and Sleeping Bear Point Coast Guard Station Maritime Museum.

Empire, MI
What's nearby
- Glen Lake - 12 min drive - 13.0 km
- Sleeping Bear Dunes National Lakeshore - 16 min drive - 18.5 km
- Village at Grand Traverse Commons - 22 min drive - 27.5 km
- Great Wolf Lodge Water Park - 23 min drive - 28.3 km
- Front Street - 24 min drive - 28.3 km
Getting around
Restaurants
- Peg Town Station - 8 min drive
- Papa J's Pizzeria - 9 min drive
- Light of Day Organics - 8 min drive
- Lake Ann Brewing Company - 11 min drive
- Sunset Bar & Grill - 9 min drive
Frequently asked questions
Reviews
10
Exceptional
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10/10
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10/10
Communication
10/10
Location
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Listing accuracy
Reviews
26 Feb 2025
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Stayed 4 nights in Feb 2025
10/10 Excellent
Daniel J.
8 Jan 2025
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Getaway
Daniel J.
Stayed 5 nights in Jan 2025
10/10 Excellent
alex v.
28 Nov 2024
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
alex v.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2024
10/10 Excellent
michael v.
1 Nov 2024
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great place!!!!!
michael v.
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2024
This review comes from a trusted partner site and has not been verified.
10/10 Excellent
Wendy G.
1 Oct 2024
Had a great time
Wendy G.
10/10 Excellent
Michael H.
16 Aug 2024
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Enjoyable Stay
Michael H.
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2024
10/10 Excellent
Kelley M.
30 Apr 2024
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Family Get Away
Kelley M.
Stayed 7 nights in Apr 2024
10/10 Excellent
Tony W.
11 Apr 2024
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great Stay
Tony W.
Stayed 5 nights in Apr 2024
This review comes from a trusted partner site and has not been verified.
10/10 Excellent
Anna B.
17 Feb 2024
Perfect home!!!!
Anna B.
This review comes from a trusted partner site and has not been verified.
10/10 Excellent
nicole S.
6 Feb 2024
Great Adult Getaway
nicole S.
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10/10 Excellent
CoryP
3 Jan 2024
Second Stat
CoryP
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10/10 Excellent
Cheryl M.
1 Dec 2023
Nestled in Snow Capped Pine Trees - Amazing Place!
Cheryl M.
10/10 Excellent
Michelle H.
17 Sept 2023
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Perfect location for family weekend
Michelle H.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2023
10/10 Excellent
Justin P.
25 Aug 2023
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great space!
Justin P.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2023
10/10 Excellent
Deanna W.
24 Jul 2023
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Empire Gem
Deanna W.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2023
10/10 Excellent
Abbey E.
29 Jun 2023
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Family getaway
Abbey E.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2023
10/10 Excellent
Lisa C.
17 Jun 2023
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Empire therapy
Lisa C.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2023
10/10 Excellent
Angela D.
9 Jun 2023
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great place and perfect location
Angela D.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2023
About the host
Hosted by Joe and Kelsey Testa

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