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Welcome to our farmhouse! Come and enjoy Empire. You will be happy you did.

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A two-story white house with green shutters, a front porch, and a small front yard.
A bedroom with a bed, a bedside table with a lamp, and a window with blinds.
A dining area with a wooden table and chairs, a window with blinds, a bookshelf, and a television in the background.
A hallway with a wooden staircase, a dark wooden cabinet, and a patterned rug.
A living room with a wooden entertainment center, a white coffee table, a beige armchair, a gray sofa, and a bookshelf filled with books.

Reviews

10 out of 10
Exceptional

Highlights

  • Bring your furry friends
    Top-rated for creating memorable stays with your pets.
  • Steps from the shore
    Top-rated for its nearby beach, ideal for sunbathing and swimming.
  • Discover nearby landmarks
    Walk to beach near Downtown Mmpire

Popular amenities

  • Onsite parking available
  • Dogs and cats allowed
  • Free Wi-Fi
  • Fenced yard
  • Air-conditioning
  • Dryer

Explore the area

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Empire, MI
  • Place, beach near Downtown Mmpire
    ‪7 min walk‬
  • Place, Philip A. Hart Visitor Center
    ‪10 min walk‬
  • Place, Sleeping Bear Dunes National Lakeshore
    ‪13 min walk‬
  • Airport, Traverse City, MI (TVC-Cherry Capital)
    ‪42 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

4 bedrooms (sleeps 12)

Bedroom 2

1 Queen Bed

Bedroom 3

1 Double Bed

Bedroom 4

1 Queen Bed

Common area 1

1 Double Futon

Common area 1

1 Queen Bed

2 bathrooms

Bathroom 1

Bathtub or shower · Bathtub · Toilet · Shower only

Bathroom 2

Towels provided · Toilet · Shower only

Upstairs

Toilet · Shower only

Spaces

Deck or patio
Porch or lanai
Kitchen
Separate dining area
Outdoor play area
Price is avg per night

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About this property

Welcome to our farmhouse! Come and enjoy Empire. You will be happy you did.

Cozy farmhouse situated in Village of Empire with easy access to the beach and Village amenities. Short drive to Glen Arbor and the most popular access points for Sleeping Bear Dunes National Lakeshore. Short drive to nearby golf courses within 30 minutes of Traverse City, Leeland and other popular destinations. Two bathrooms, both with showers, window AC units in upstairs bedrooms with ceiling fans. The kitchen is fully equipped. There is porch side room for bikes and other gear. Sleeps 10
Our prices include all fees. No hidden fees.

House Rules

Check in after 4:00 PM
Minimum age to rent: 28
Check out before 10:00 AM
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Children

Children allowed: ages 0–17
Please note that there is no railing on the porch
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Events

Events allowed: family gatherings and birthday parties
Disclose how the house will be used in advance.
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Pets

Pets allowed: dogs and cats (limit 1 total)
Please tell me about your pets and flea treatment.
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Smoking

Smoking is not permitted
Hang, or wash/dry, wet towels. No wild parties. Tell me about your pets' character in advance. Don't put grills against the house.
Dogs and cats are allowed but must be treated for fleas and ticks. Please ask me about pets when booking.
The green garbage bags under the sink are pre-paid for early Tuesday morning trash pickup. The bags can't go out Monday night due to the critters.

Important information

You need to know

Property # 2744271vb
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
Parties and events (including family gatherings and birthday parties) are allowed on site. Maximum attendees: 10
Note from host: Disclose how the house will be used in advance.
Long-term renters welcome
Safety features at this property include a carbon monoxide detector, a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector, a first aid kit and a deadbolt lock

Frequently asked questions

Is Welcome to our farmhouse! Come and enjoy Empire. You will be happy you did. pet-friendly?

Yes, this country house allows cats and dogs (limit 1 total).

How much is parking at Welcome to our farmhouse! Come and enjoy Empire. You will be happy you did.?

On-site parking is available at the property.

What time is check-in at Welcome to our farmhouse! Come and enjoy Empire. You will be happy you did.?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Welcome to our farmhouse! Come and enjoy Empire. You will be happy you did.?

Checkout is at 10:00 AM.

Where is Welcome to our farmhouse! Come and enjoy Empire. You will be happy you did. located?

This family-friendly Empire country house is located on a lake, within a 10-minute walk of South Bar Lake and Lake Michigan. Sleeping Bear Dunes National Lakeshore is 0.6 mi (1 km) away.

Welcome to our farmhouse! Come and enjoy Empire. You will be happy you did. Reviews

Reviews

10

Exceptional

Reviews are presented in chronological order, subject to a moderation process, and verified unless otherwise labelled.
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Rating 10 - Excellent. 42 out of 44 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 2 out of 44 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 0 out of 44 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 44 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 44 reviews

9.8/10

Cleanliness

8.0/10

Property conditions & facilities

10/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

10/10

Location

10/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

Verified

10/10 Excellent

Robin B.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
The house was clean and comfortable with the charm of an older farmhouse, but it felt updated just enough. Francis was responsive and easy to work with. The beds were comfortable with plenty of room for a larger party. Back yard was great for our dog to run around in. We loved it and would easily stay there again.
Stayed 7 nights in May 2026
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Tori B.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
This was a great spot for a pet-friendly group trip! The village was cute, the beach was close by, and the neighbors we met were very friendly.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Courtney B.

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

Great location !

Great location and more space for sleeping than pictures show
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Grace B.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great location. Nice kitchen and living space
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2025
Verified

8/10 Good

Lori D.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
This was perfectly located for our Sleeping Bear Dunes trip and there was way more space thsn we needed for a mom and 10 year old! Good communication from owner. We felt safe and comfortable and loved the walkability to everything in town!
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Ann C.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Hands down an amazing place to stay. Centrally located to meet all the needs of our group. House was clean, comfortable and fully stocked. The communication with owners was very easy. If we ever return to Empire, this is where we will stay.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025
Verified

8/10 Good

Melissa B.

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

Lovely home, close to beach

Lovely home, comfortable for our whole group, well-stocked kitchen. Loved the proximity to town and the beach, my daughter loved the playground on the beach.
Stayed 8 nights in Aug 2022
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Alison B.

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

Visiting friends

Great location! The house has every amenity one might need with comfortable beds and plenty of space!
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Lorraine W.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
The host was very accommodating. The property was clean and beautifully appointed. The kids played a lot of games. It was pet-friendly and very conveniently located in Empire.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Alison B.

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

Asparagus Festival Fun

What a lovely home! Second time staying here and the second time we had a perfect stay’
Stayed 3 nights in May 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

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

Lovely front porch

Great location. Very comfortable Toys and books and tricycle for our grandson.
Stayed 5 nights in Aug 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Sasha P.

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

Comfortable and quiet!

The house was the perfect place to enjoy the town and surrounding areas. Walk to the beach was such a nice bonus! Francis was a friendly and helpful host. Great stay all around!
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Laure R.

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

Perfect for Sleeping bear

Great location, easy access, spacious house, clean and comfortable. I would recommend it to a friend.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Amanda P.

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

Location is unbeatable!

The house was spacious and worked well for our family. We loved the fenced in yard for our pups. The location was absolutely perfect. We had fun walking to get ice cream and then walking down to the beach and watching the sunset every night. Thank you for your hospitality, and we cannot wait to be back!
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Tom W.

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

Really charming house

Perfect home in the heart of Empire for our family of four. Well equipped and clean. Plenty of space for everyone.
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Alison B.

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

Visiting friends

Our stay was wonderful. The house was the perfect size with more than enough room. The hosts responded right away to any questions. The place had literally everything we needed!
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Stephen C.

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

Just What We Needed

The house was well equipped with everything we needed for our stay. It is within walking distance to the beach and restaurants. It is also within easy driving distance to beaches and parks in northwest Michigan.
Stayed 6 nights in Jun 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Meghan H.

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

Great option

Great location, received quick responses from owners, nice home and space. Everything we needed and more
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2022
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Julie D.

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

Wonderful Stay!

We loved our stay at the farmhouse! Francis was excellent in responding whenever we had questions. The location was perfect. We loved being able to walk to the beach and downtown Empire, which were so close to the house. If and when we come to Empire again, we would be happy to rent this property again.
Stayed 3 nights in May 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Andrew F.

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

Perfect Weekend

We came up to see the fall colors and the sleeping bear dunes. This was in a perfect spot and everything we wanted was so close. It's walking distance to a great beach and park for the kiddos. We walked down every night to watch the sunset. The cabin was perfectly cozy.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

carol S.

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

Empire Farmhouse

This was my second stay at the Empire Farmhouse and it was wonderful! The owner is very responsive and the house is welcoming, comfortable and clean -- with all amenities. The location is hard to beat - around a corner and 5-10 min walk to the beach. We will be coming back!
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Katherine E.

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

Awesome! Spacious house and quick walk to beautiful Empire Beach!

We had a group of 5 adults and 3 kids and the house had plenty of room for everyone to sleep, spread out and relax. You can't beat the location! The beach is such a quick walk, which is where we spent every afternoon, and even walked back at night because it was so close to watch four nights of spectacular sunsets. Location is prime for all adventures in the Sleeping Bear Dunes. We would definitely stay again!
Stayed 4 nights in May 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Lori W.

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

Wedding weekend

Loved the house from the minute we walked in...in the heart of everything lots of room for all of us n getting ready for my daughter's beach wedding...loved it and would stay again
Stayed 3 nights in May 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Gladys B.

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

Peaceful place!

Francis was an amazing host! Communication was great which is a big for me. Love the little history that came with the house as well. Felt right as home 😊 We will definitely be back!
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Jonathan G.

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

Well stocked and comfortable

We will be back. The house was well-maintained, clean and full of the things you need to have a good time. I loved the backyard, wildlife and general location. EMPIRE is a beautiful little town and we are glad we discovered it here.
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2023

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