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Close to a museum, this vacation home features 3 bedrooms and 2 bathrooms. It accommodates 8 guests. The property includes 1 separate living room. Enjoy outdoor time on the patio. Engage in nearby activities like snorkeling, surfing, and motorboating. Explore attractions such as Little Glen Lake and Glen Lake.
Highlights
Top-rated comfy beds
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Garage parking available
Enjoy the convenience of garage parking - a rare offering in the area.
Centrally-located
You're never far from where you need to be with this convenient location.
Welcome to Green Pastures, a new luxury home in the village of Empire.
Our small family has dreamed of owning a home in Leelanau County for over 12 years. We recently made our dream come true and we want to share our dream home with you. Immediately adjacent to Sleeping Bear Dunes National Lakeshore and within walking distance to Empire beach, our house is perfect for nature loving families, anyone looking for a restful retreat, or anyone who is energized about exploring the local area. Spend the day in the village of Empire or take a quick 10-minute drive to Glen Arbor. Traversing sand dunes, canoeing at Crystal River, boating at Little and Big Glen Lakes, wine tasting up and down both Old Mission and Leelanau Peninsula and so much more await you.
Our home is in a quiet, residential community. We observe quiet hours after 9pm. We do not allow any pets or smoking. Events and parties are strictly forbidden.
This property is a brand-new build completed in 2023. This is a 2300 square foot home and thus there is plenty of room to spread out. Our home has a very well-appointed gourmet kitchen. The kitchen is stocked with every amenity possible including but not limited to, a slow cooker, toaster, waffle maker, blender, small food processer, large food processor, air fryer, cookie sheets & Silpat mats, coffee bean grinder, coffee scale, MoccaMaster coffee machine, Keurig & complimentary K Cups, coffee filters, electric kettle, French press, and v60 pour over system. The kitchen is equipped with all KitchenAid appliances, gas stovetop, dishwasher and drawer microwave. We provide complimentary dishwasher pods, dish soap, hand soap and trash bags.
Summer season rentals are Saturday through Saturday.
Our home includes a stackable LG washer and dryer. We provide complimentary laundry detergent and dryer sheets.
We provide a complimentary highchair, porta crib and porta crib sheets for your littles. Please make sure to request the porta crib in your booking.
Our home has a fire pit, with Adirondack chairs, an outdoor dining area that seats 8 as well as a Napoleon propane grill with BBQ utensils. There are two small portable day coolers in the garage for your use.
Our home is equipped with Sonos Speakers. The Upstairs TV is 55" and the downstairs TV is 86". The TV downstairs comes with a Sonos soundbar and subwoofer and is matched with a pit sectional couch making it the perfect place to enjoy a family movie after a day of Kayaking at the Crystal River, scaling the Sand Dunes or wine tasting on the Peninsulas.
Our home comes with 3 bedrooms and 2.5 bathrooms. We provide Egyptian Cotton linens. All bedrooms have luxurious 14" deep memory foam mattresses. The master bedroom has a king bed, and the two lower-level bedrooms have queen beds. The downstairs living room couch has a frameless, memory foam, pull-out, queen-sized bed. All bedrooms have black out shades. Our home can comfortably sleep 8. The master bedroom is on the main floor and the two secondary bedrooms are on the lower level.
The spa-like bathrooms in our home provide complimentary towels, shampoo, conditioner and body wash. Our home has 2 full bathrooms and one, half bathroom. Both bathrooms have hair dryers.
Our home is an 18-minute walk to Empire Beach (The best beach in Leelanau County). The beach has a massive playground and has complimentary fire pits in the summer. We provide complimentary beach towels.
All the art in our home was locally sourced and curated as a nod to the beauty of the nature in Leelanau and to highlight the artistic talent of this area. Our home has a gas fireplace for cold winters. Our home offers a dedicated workspace, with high speed 300megabit per second Wi-Fi service, for those who may need to tend to daily work affairs.
Our prices include all fees. No hidden fees.
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If any neighbors report excessive noise or unruly behavior, we may have to evict you from our property and terminate the vacation rental agreement.
Important information
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Property # 4023458vb
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 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
Downtown Mmpire, a neighbourhood in Empire, is home to this holiday home. The area's natural beauty can be seen at Lake Michigan and Sleeping Bear Dunes National Lakeshore. Travelling with kids? Consider Sleeping Bear Point Coast Guard Station Maritime Museum and Burnett Park. Enjoy the area's slopes with snowboarding and skiing, and don't miss out on the snowmobiling.
Philip A. Hart Visitor Center - 8 min walk - 0.7 km
Sleeping Bear Dunes National Lakeshore - 18 min walk - 1.5 km
South Bar Lake - 18 min walk - 1.6 km
beach near Village Park - 20 min walk - 1.7 km
beach near Downtown Mmpire - 2 min drive - 1.5 km
Getting around
Traverse City, MI (TVC-Cherry Capital) - 43 min drive
Restaurants
Trattoria Funistrada - 13 min drive
La Becasse - 13 min drive
Little Finger Eatery - 10 min walk
Empire Village Inn - 9 min walk
Frequently asked questions
Is Welcome to Green Pastures, a new luxury home in the village of Empire. pet-friendly?
No, pets are not allowed at this property.
How much does it cost to stay at Welcome to Green Pastures, a new luxury home in the village of Empire. ?
As of 26 Aug 2026, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Welcome to Green Pastures, a new luxury home in the village of Empire. on 25 Jan 2027 start from £574, including taxes and fees. This price is based on the lowest nightly price found in the last 24 hours for stays in the next 30 days. Prices are subject to change. Choose your dates for more accurate prices.
How much is parking at Welcome to Green Pastures, a new luxury home in the village of Empire. ?
On-site parking is available at the property.
What time is check-in at Welcome to Green Pastures, a new luxury home in the village of Empire. ?
Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.
What time is check-out at Welcome to Green Pastures, a new luxury home in the village of Empire. ?
Checkout is at 10:00 AM.
Where is Welcome to Green Pastures, a new luxury home in the village of Empire. located?
Located in Downtown Mmpire, this family-friendly Empire holiday home is within a 15-minute walk of Philip A. Hart Visitor Center and Sleeping Bear Dunes National Lakeshore. Lake Michigan is 1 mi (1.6 km) away.
About the host
Hosted by Katherine Hoptry
Premier Host
They consistently provide great experiences for their guests