Lovely house on South Bar Lake in Sleeping Bear Dunes Nat'l Lakeshore

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4 bedrooms2+ bathroomsSleeps 100 sq m

Popular amenities

Kitchen

Washer

Dryer

Free WiFi

Air conditioning

Lake view

Check out the area

Empire, MI

Philip A. Hart Visitor Center11 min walk
Sleeping Bear Dunes National Lakeshore2 min drive
Pierce Stocking Scenic Drive6 min drive
Traverse City, MI (TVC-Cherry Capital)44 min drive

Rooms & beds

4 bedrooms (sleeps 10)

Dorm Room (South Bedroom)

1 Double Futon and 3 Single Beds

East bedroom

1 Double Bed

Master Bedroom

1 Queen Bed

West Bedroom

1 Double Bed

2 bathrooms, 1 half bathroom

Bathroom 1

Toilet

Bathroom 2

Bathtub or shower · Toilet

Bathroom 3

Bathtub or shower · Toilet

Spaces

Deck or patio

Porch or lanai

Kitchen

Outdoor play area

Garden

Dining Area

About this property

Situated on 5 acres in the Village of Empire on South Bar Lake, in the heart of Sleeping Bear Dunes National Lakeshore, this unique 4-bedroom house provides unlimited opportunity to enjoy nature. Fall asleep to the sound of Lake Michigan's waves. Large yard with a firepit and charcoal grill, perfect for pitching tents. Walking distance to local restaurants, the museum, TIffany's Cafe, Park Headquarters and Empire Beach; on the Sleeping Bear Heritage Trail. Don't forget your bikes, kayaks and fishing poles!

Property manager

Teresa Howes

Languages

German, Swedish

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Amenities

Kitchen

Washer

Dryer

Free WiFi

Air conditioning

Lake view

Kitchen

Washer

Dryer

Free WiFi

House Rules

Check in after 4:00 PM

Check out before 9:00 AM

Children

Children allowed: ages 0–17

Events

No events allowed

Pets

No pets allowed

Smoking

Smoking is not permitted

Please remove shoes when in house.

This is my home. Don't remove items from my house or property.

Keep garden gates closed at all times to prevent deer from getting in and then harming themselves trying to escape.

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

This property is managed by a private host (a party not acting within their trade, business or profession). EU consumer law, including the right of withdrawal, will not apply to your booking. The cancellation policy set by the private host will cover your booking.

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

About the area

Empire

Located in Empire, this holiday home is on the beach. The area's natural beauty can be seen at Sleeping Bear Dunes National Lakeshore and Lake Michigan. Enjoy the area's slopes with cross-country skiing, snowboarding and skiing, and don't miss out on the snowmobiling.

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Empire, MI

What's nearby

Philip A. Hart Visitor Center - 11 min walk
Sleeping Bear Dunes National Lakeshore - 2 min drive
Empire Bluff Trail - 4 min drive
Pierce Stocking Scenic Drive - 6 min drive
Little Glen Lake - 8 min drive

Getting around

Traverse City, MI (TVC-Cherry Capital) - 44 min drive

Restaurants

Friendly Tavern - 9 min walk
Shipwreck Cafe - 8 min walk
Empire Village Pizza & Spirits - 11 min walk
Food For Thought - 8 min drive
Tiffany's Ice Cream - 9 min walk

Frequently asked questions

Is Lovely house on South Bar Lake in Sleeping Bear Dunes Nat'l Lakeshore pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

What time is check-in at Lovely house on South Bar Lake in Sleeping Bear Dunes Nat'l Lakeshore?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Lovely house on South Bar Lake in Sleeping Bear Dunes Nat'l Lakeshore?

Checkout is at 9:00 AM.

Where is Lovely house on South Bar Lake in Sleeping Bear Dunes Nat'l Lakeshore located?

Nestled on the beach, this Empire holiday 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 1.5 mi (2.4 km) away.

Exceptional

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10/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

9.8/10

Location

9.8/10

Listing accuracy

10/10 Excellent

Taylor C.

3 Aug 2023

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

Empire Getaway

The house is beautiful, and so is the yard/flower gardens. The kitchen is fully stocked with all that is needed to cook every meal! The owner told us all you need to bring is food and she was right! Plenty of cookware and dishes. The washer and dryer are new and very convenient. We appreciated the owner installing air conditioners before our arrival. There are also great spaces to gather in the house, 2 living spaces and 2 dining spaces as well as the deck. Note: the upstairs was a little challenging for tall folks, of which we have a couple in our group. Just something to take note of but it’s a great house. The stairs could be tricky for some but it worked out great for us. The deck is a wonderful spot to have dinner or just relax. The location was very convenient to the beautiful Empire Beach as well as the bike trail and downtown Empire. The drive is short to nearby Empire Bluff Trail, Glen Haven and Glen Arbor. It was a great spot for us and the activities we enjoy!

Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Laura S.

30 Jul 2023

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

Comfortable Country Cottage

On the edge of Empire, this house is private yet conveniently located. If you like to bike or walk you’ll have easy access to the bike trail, Empire beach, pickleball & tennis courts or the ice cream shop. It is a quick drive to the dune climb, scenic drive and the Village of Glen Arbor. The kitchen is fully equipped to feed a big family and the house features two indoor gatherings areas. Outside is a backyard deck on a property with beautiful gardens and a path down to South Bar Lake. The lake bottom is soft in this area so we spent our swim time on Empire beach.

Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Tim T.

20 Aug 2022

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

Wonderful home, terrific location

My family and I had an exceptionally pleasant week staying at Teresa’s home. The house is an easy walk to the shops and beach in Empire, and right on the water on South Bar Lake—perfect for paddleboarding or kayaking. The house itself had everything we needed and more, from a well stocked kitchen for cooking and a great selection of toys for the kids. Bonus points for having the best, most stable internet I’ve ever experienced in a beach rental. We look forward to staying here again.

Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2022

10/10 Excellent

Zahra A.

7 Aug 2022

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

Empire experience

Our family had a great time at this house. A very private location, the property had all the amenities, for indoor and outdoor activities. Well equipped kitchen, Spacious, has access to water, No private Beach, close to public Beach, about 15 min walk. The owner and the manager were very responsive and easy to reach. Perfect Master Bedroom. Mattress of the Upper floor bedrooms need to be replaced with better quality ones.

Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2022

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

5 Aug 2022

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

We loved it

A beautiful home on a wonderful property in an amazing town on a picturesque lake next to Lake Michigan… it sounds like a dream but it was the site of our best family vacation to date.

Stayed 14 nights in Jul 2022