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Home in Downtown Empire! Walk to the beach!

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A white house with a porch and an American flag.
A porch with a white swing, teal shutters, and a teal door.
Interior
A modern kitchen with white cabinets, a stainless steel stove, a microwave, a sink, and a coffee maker.
Dining

Reviews

10 out of 10
Exceptional
4 bedrooms2 bathroomsSleeps 8

Popular amenities

  • Washing machine
  • Air-conditioning
  • Internet access
  • Dryer
  • Non-smoking

Explore the area

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Empire, MI
  • Place, beach near Village Park
    ‪7 min walk‬
  • Place, Philip A. Hart Visitor Center
    ‪8 min walk‬
  • Place, Sleeping Bear Dunes National Lakeshore
    ‪12 min walk‬
  • Airport, Traverse City, MI (TVC-Cherry Capital)
    ‪41 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

4 bedrooms (sleeps 8)

Bedroom 1

1 King Bed

Bedroom 2

1 King Bed

Bedroom 3

1 Double Bed

Bedroom 4

2 Single Beds

2 bathrooms

Bathroom 1

Soap · Towels provided · Toilet · Shower only · Shampoo · Hair dryer

Bathroom 2

Soap · Towels provided · Toilet · Shower only · Shampoo

About this property

Home in Downtown Empire! Walk to the beach!

This newly remodeled, four bedroom cottage located in the center of downtown Empire is the perfect place to call home while exploring Leelanau County and the Sleeping Bear National Lakeshore. Within walking distance to everything; beautiful Empire Beach, shops, ice cream, family friendly restaurants, art gallery, library and gas station. Grab a bike and hop on the paved Heritage bike trail or take a hike at the famous Empire Bluffs trail.

The cottage offers two bedrooms on the first floor. Both of these bedrooms offer a king bed. One of the first floor bedrooms has an attached small, but full bath. The second full bath is also located on the first floor. Both bathrooms offer beautiful walk in showers, we do not have a bathtub.

The upstairs offers two bedrooms. One room with a full size bed and the other with two twins. Each upstairs bedroom has it's own mini split to easily control the rooms temperature.

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House Rules

Check in after 3:00 PM
Check out before 10:00 AM
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Children

Children allowed: ages 0–17
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Events

No events allowed
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Pets

No pets allowed
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Smoking

Smoking is not permitted

Important information

You need to know

Property # 3948781vb
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 not indicated whether there is a smoke detector on the property

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 Sleeping Bear Dunes National Lakeshore and Lake Michigan. Sleeping Bear Point Coast Guard Station Maritime Museum and Burnett Park are also worth visiting.
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Empire, MI

What's nearby

  • beach near Village Park - 7 min walk - 0.6 km
  • Philip A. Hart Visitor Center - 8 min walk - 0.7 km
  • beach near Downtown Mmpire - 8 min walk - 0.7 km
  • Sleeping Bear Dunes National Lakeshore - 12 min walk - 1.0 km
  • Empire Bluff Trail - 4 min drive - 2.2 km

Getting around

  • Traverse City, MI (TVC-Cherry Capital) - 43 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Trattoria Funistrada - ‬13 min drive
  • ‪Shipwreck Cafe - ‬5 min walk
  • ‪Joes Friendly Tavern - ‬2 min walk
  • ‪Empire Village Pizza & Spirits - ‬7 min walk
  • ‪Little Finger Eatery - ‬2 min walk

Frequently asked questions

Is Home in Downtown Empire! Walk to the beach! pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

What time is check-in at Home in Downtown Empire! Walk to the beach! ?

Check-in begins at 3:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Home in Downtown Empire! Walk to the beach! ?

Checkout is at 10:00 AM.

Where is Home in Downtown Empire! Walk to the beach! located?

Located in Downtown Mmpire, this holiday home is within a 10-minute walk of Philip A. Hart Visitor Center and Lake Michigan. Sleeping Bear Dunes National Lakeshore is 0.7 mi (1.1 km) away.

Reviews

10

Exceptional

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10/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

10/10

Location

10/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

Verified

10/10 Excellent

gretchen p.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Perfect spot for a girls weekend.
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Barbara H.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
What a great place! Beautifully redone/decorated, comfy, clean, and close to the beach. A perfect place for our family to stay! Thanks!
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Stefanie G.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Loved it!!!
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Libby W.

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

Midsommar celebration

It's a beautiful house, re-done on the inside. The location and front porch are PRIMO! The house is very well appointed with everything you might need. The host is A! Thank you Leah!
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2025

About the host

Hosted by Leah Turner

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We are a husband + wife team, making sure everything is perfect for your stay. Mom to toddler twin girls, lover of a good red wine and being outdoors. Our family is lucky to call Glen Arbor, MI home.

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