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

Family-friendly holiday home in Empire

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An evening paraglider
Exterior
front porch
Living room, part of dining room

Reviews

10 out of 10
Exceptional
2 bedrooms1 bathroomSleeps 61000 sq ft

Popular amenities

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

Explore the area

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Empire, MI
  • Place, Sleeping Bear Dunes National Lakeshore
    ‪3 min drive‬
  • Place, Empire Bluff Trail
    ‪4 min drive‬
  • Place, Crystal Mountain
    ‪35 min drive‬
  • Airport, Traverse City, MI (TVC-Cherry Capital)
    ‪42 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

Porch or lanai
Kitchen
Garden
Dining area

About this property

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

The property is located within Sleeping Bear Dunes National Lakeshore, close to hiking trails and beaches. Empire beach, only two miles from the property, was named one of the top 21 beaches in the world. The Village of Empire is just a couple of miles up M-22 and includes restaurants, coffee and shopping. Enjoy open views by sitting on the front porch or by the campfire (firewood included) and all that Leelanau County has to offer— dune bluffs, rivers for kayaking, and amazing views of Lake Michigan.


The house features one master bedroom (queen) and an open loft upstairs with three beds (2 twin and 1 full size). There is a full size kitchen (cookware included), living room, and one full bathroom. The laundry room includes a washer and dryer for you to use. We provide towels but do not provide bed linens nor pillows— please bring bed linens and/or blankets. Central A/C, satellite TV and Wi-Fi are provided. There is a smart TV in the living room and master bedroom. The living room TV includes a DVD player and a long list of DVD movies you are more than welcome to enjoy.

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Amenities

Kitchen
Washing machine
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
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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

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 Burnett Park. Power boating and fishing offer great chances to get out on the surrounding water, or you can seek out an adventure with hiking and ecotours nearby.
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Empire, MI

What's nearby

  • Sleeping Bear Dunes National Lakeshore - 3 min drive - 2.9 km
  • Empire Bluff Trail - 4 min drive - 1.9 km
  • Glen Lake - 10 min drive - 13.0 km
  • Front Street - 35 min drive - 48.9 km
  • Crystal Mountain - 35 min drive - 46.6 km

Getting around

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

Restaurants

  • ‪Shipwreck Cafe - ‬4 min drive
  • ‪Joes Friendly Tavern - ‬4 min drive
  • ‪Trattoria Funistrada - ‬16 min drive
  • ‪Empire Village Pizza & Spirits - ‬4 min drive
  • ‪Food For Thought - ‬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.

How much is parking at Quiet and charming, views of historic Leelanau county, close to beaches?

On-site parking is available at the 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.

About the host

Hosted by Nate Orsburn

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