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Quiet and charming, views of historic Leelanau county, close to beaches

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I finally got a red door, front of house
An evening paraglider
Front of House
Back yard
For 2025. One grain bin will be a picnic shelter, the other for storage.

Reviews

10 out of 10

Exceptional

2 bedrooms1 bathroomSleeps 61000 sq ft

Popular amenities

  • Parking available
    Parking available
  • Barbecue grill
    Barbecue grill
  • Washer
    Washer
  • Outdoor space
    Outdoor space
  • Kitchen
    Kitchen
  • Air conditioning
    Air conditioning

Explore the area

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

Rooms & beds

2 bedrooms (sleeps 6)

Bedroom 1

1 Queen Bed

Bedroom 2

1 Double Bed and 2 Single Beds

1 bathroom

Bathroom 1

Bathtub or shower · Toilet

Spaces

Kitchen
Dining
Living area
Exterior

About this property

Quiet and charming, views of historic Leelanau county, close to beaches

Property is located within Sleeping Bear Dunes National Lakshore, close to hiking trails and beaches. The Village of Empire is just a couple of miles up M-22 for restaurants, coffee and shopping. Empire beach was voted the best sunset beach in 2015. Enjoy all that Leelanau County has to offer, fruit stands, rivers for kayaking and amazing dune bluffs for views of Lake Michigan.


Sit on the front porch or by the campfire (firewood provided) and enjoy open views of nature and historic Leelanau County. The house has one master bedroom (queen) and an open loft upstairs with three beds (2 twin and 1 full size). There is a full size kitchen with cookware, living room, and one full bathroom. A laundry room includes a washer and dryer for you to use. Central A/C, satellite TV and Wi-Fi are provided. For 2016, a there are larger TVs, and a smart TV in the living room. If you do need to unwind and watch a movie we do provide a TV and DVD player in living room and master bedroom, with numerous DVDs for you to enjoy. We provide towels but do not provide bed linens nor pillows, please bring bed linens, blankets, and pillows with you. Outdoor seating and a charcoal grill are available.

Property manager

Nate Orsburn
Premier Host

Languages

English
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Amenities

Kitchen
Washer
Dryer
Air conditioning
Outdoor space
Parking available

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House Rules

Check in after 3:00 PM
Minimum age to rent: 21
Check out before 12:00 PM

Children

Children allowed: ages 0–17

Events

No events allowed

Pets

No pets allowed

Smoking

Smoking is not permitted

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 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 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 a rural area. 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 Great Wolf Lodge Water Park. Power boating and fishing offer great chances to get out on the surrounding water, or you can seek out an adventure with hiking/biking trails and cycling nearby.
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Empire, MI

What's nearby

  • Empire Bluff Trail - 18 min walk
  • Sleeping Bear Dunes National Lakeshore - 3 min drive
  • Philip A. Hart Visitor Center - 4 min drive
  • Pierce Stocking Scenic Drive - 9 min drive
  • Little Glen Lake - 12 min drive

Getting around

  • Traverse City, MI (TVC-Cherry Capital) - 51 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Shipwreck Cafe - ‬4 min drive
  • ‪Empire Village Pizza & Spirits - ‬4 min drive
  • ‪Food For Thought - ‬5 min drive
  • ‪Friendly Tavern - ‬4 min drive
  • ‪Tiffany's Ice Cream - ‬5 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Quiet and charming, views of historic Leelanau county, close to beaches pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

What time is check-in at Quiet and charming, views of historic Leelanau county, close to beaches?

Check-in begins at 3:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Quiet and charming, views of historic Leelanau county, close to beaches?

Checkout is at 12:00 PM.

Where is Quiet and charming, views of historic Leelanau county, close to beaches located?

This family-friendly Empire holiday home is located in a rural location, within 2 mi (3 km) of Empire Bluff Trail and Sleeping Bear Dunes National Lakeshore. Lake Michigan is 2.1 mi (3.4 km) away.

Reviews

10

Exceptional

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9.6/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

10/10

Location

9.8/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

8/10 Good

John W.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Stormer Stay
Great location close to Sleeping Bear.
Stayed 7 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Adam G.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Just about perfect
The house is very well described, and the owners make it easy to “do the right thing.” (If you are rule follower like I am, you will appreciate knowing how to handle things like trash day.) It is the perfect house for a family with up to four kids, or a grandparents/parents/two kids situation. The sleeping loft (queen + two fulls) is charming, and there is a finished basement with a ping-pong table and other games. The kitchen is very well stocked with most everything you might need to prepare and serve your own meals. (Different from our experience with some other properties we’ve rented, which imply a full kitchen but then you show up to find four mismatched cups, a small frying pan and something really random, like a juicer.) For the kitchen, you will have to bring only cooking oil and any spices/condiments you might need. Note to those flying in: although the hosts warn that there are no bed linens, there was in fact a comforter, an afghan-style blanket and three pillows with cases, plus a spare pair ofcases. For the two of us, we needed to bring just a set of sheets, which we easily did in our carry-ons. BTW if you’re curious about the no-linens rationale, the owner has a generously late check-out (noon) / early check-in (3 PM) policy which leaves only a narrow window for the caretaker to get in there in between guests. We thought the house was excellent value and it’s clear from the guestbook that others think so — many, many return guests. We hope to join that group!
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Jessica U.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Natalie M.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Quiet and economical
We have stayed here with our family multiple times over the past ten years. It is always clean, secluded, and so close to all of the attractions we love, like the national park, beaches, etc. The owners are great to work with, clear amd friendly communication. We have stayed at a good number of cottages, this location is the best.
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2024

8/10 Good

John W.

Liked: Check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Stormer Road
Stayed 7 days. Repeat stay. Will stay again.
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Jonathan B.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Summer getaway
We truly enjoyed our stay…. So much to see and do … every night we spent time on beach with a fire and watched the stars come out… the house was perfect for us .. only little thing was one bathroom made it somewhat difficult with family of 5 … we would definitely go back again !
Stayed 7 nights in Sep 2023

10/10 Excellent

Chelsie M.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Cute house in the country
Incredible property located in a private setting. Excellent location to Empire, Glenn Arbor and Glenn Haven. Enjoy hiking sleeping bear sand dunes and the beautiful sand beaches and clear water. Upstairs of house is a great layout for kids to sleep. Yard is fun for exploration and riding bikes up and down the gravel driveway. We hope to be back!
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

Jessica W.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Beautiful place, great location
This beautiful house was perfectly located for all of our adventures in Sleeping Bear Dunes. Comfortable beds and very quiet. Kids loved the ping-pong table in the basement and swing outside. Loved the firepit for cool evenings. Just off the beaten path but close to everything.
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

john h., grand rapids mi

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Very nice house , secluded and near Sleeping Bear
This house was a nice place to stay, it's secluded and near Empire, easy drive to all the places you want to go around Sleeping Bear. Remember to take your own sheets and pillows. There is no place to buy them nearby.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2023

8/10 Good

John W.

Liked: Check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Sleeping Bear Cottage
We’ve stayed here 7 times and keep coming back.
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2023

10/10 Excellent

Scott L.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Fall vacation
Clean comfortable place close to a lot of available activities. Highly recommend
Stayed 5 nights in Oct 2022

10/10 Excellent

Peggy M.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Awesome
Perfect in every way. Would give ten stars if possible. Location can’t be beat.
Stayed 7 nights in Sep 2022

10/10 Excellent

Cynthia W.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Exceeds Expectations. Treasure the privacy
Lots of room and very comfortable. Easy to find. Treasure the privacy. Has everything you need. Thoughtfully equipped. Appreciated the kitchen supplies, paper towels, laundry , fire wood, info about attractions. Superb job to make this a welcoming property.
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2022

10/10 Excellent

Lisa B.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Home away from home
Very cute and clean house in the best location ever. We have stayed in numerous houses in the same area over the years but this by far is one of my very favorites. We loved sitting outside and enjoying the evening sunsets on the front porch swing. The house had everything we needed and having a washer and dryer was awesome. Would recommend and will stay there again in the future.
Stayed 7 nights in Sep 2022

10/10 Excellent

Melanie T.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location
Peaceful oasis!
We truly enjoyed our stay at the house. It was close to so many areas around Sleeping Bear Dunes! Our boys loved all of the toys and beaches items they had for kids. Can’t wait to come back again!
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2022

10/10 Excellent

clare g., ROCHESTER HILLS

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
A nature lover’s dream.
This is a gem of a cottage nestled in picturesque surroundings. A perfect location to relax and enjoy the peace and tranquility or explore all the wonderful beaches and trails in the area. The cottage is equipped with everything to ensure a comfortable stay. All credit and thanks to Nate and Jenny for their attention to detail and for being wonderful hosts.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2022

10/10 Excellent

John W.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Empire Stay
Very nice quiet secluded location
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2022

10/10 Excellent

doug w.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Quite peaceful
This place is perfect for us looking to rent it again
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2021

10/10 Excellent

Steve W.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Empire house
Wonderful stay. Within an hour of arrival we had a campfire burning and feet up. Tha k you
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2021

10/10 Excellent

Kelly G.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Nice place for a long weekend
We enjoyed staying here. The location was convenient to Empire and Glen Arbor, close to many Sleeping Bear Dunes attractions. The house had everything we needed, was clean and the laundry was a bonus. We had beautiful weather to play at the beaches and dunes all day then came back and used the fire pit most nights. Great time and nice place!
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2021

10/10 Excellent

Heather M., Spring Hill, TN

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Perfect location & layout
Quiet and Convenient to the water. Loved the washer/dryer use! Perfect nature place and “out of town” yet just 15 min to town. Thank you for a great stay!! Great cabin in the woods!!
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2021

8/10 Good

John W.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Getaway Cottage
Have stayed here 4 times and always enjoy it.
Stayed 14 nights in Jun 2021

10/10 Excellent

Sue D.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Relaxation
It was very nice, quiet and tranquil for a nice place for a vacation
Stayed 6 nights in May 2021

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Very Quiet Anniversary!
Very nice property! Very Quiet! Close to the hiking trails. We had a good time and enjoyed our stay.
Stayed 4 nights in May 2021

10/10 Excellent

sandra c.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great location! Secluded yet close to all activities!
Had an awesome time. Sleeping Bear Dunes National park has so much to offer! Will return soon. Very clean and great location.
Stayed 4 nights in May 2021

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Hosted by Nate Orsburn

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