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Dog-friendly cottage with fenced yard, firepit, W/D, & WiFi - walkable location

Casa de vacaciones con cocina, a unos minutos a pie de Lago Míchigan

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Área de sala de estar
Restaurante al aire libre
Área de sala de estar
Área de sala de estar
Cocina privada

Opiniones

8.6 de 10,
Excelente
2 habitaciones1 baño4 personas88.3 metros cuadrados

Servicios principales

  • Acepta mascotas
  • Estacionamiento disponible
  • Asador
  • Secadora
  • Lavadora
  • Espacio al aire libre

Explora la zona

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Empire, MI
  • Place, Centro de información del parque Sleeping Bear Dunes
    ‪8 min a pie‬
  • Place, Costa Nacional Sleeping Bear Dunes
    ‪17 min a pie‬
  • Place, Sendero Empire Bluff
    ‪19 min a pie‬
  • Airport, Traverse City, MI (TVC-Cherry Capital)
    ‪47 min en auto‬

Habitaciones y camas

2 habitaciones (para 4 personas)

Habitación 1

1 cama Queen

Habitación 2

1 cama King

1 baño

Baño 1

Ambientes

Deck o patio
Cocina
Jardín
Área de comedor

Información de la propiedad

Dog-friendly cottage with fenced yard, firepit, W/D, & WiFi - walkable location

Carol's Cottage

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With charm to spare and a great location within walking distance of Empire Beach, hiking and biking trails, quaint local restaurants and shops, and Sleeping Bear Dunes National Lakeshore, you’ve chosen wisely with this adorable cottage. The kids and family dog will love the fenced back yard, and you’ll love the cozy firepit, perfect for roasting marshmallows at the end of the day.

Inside, you’ll find a colorful, open space, ideal for reconnecting with family and friends. Use the full kitchen to prepare snacks for the beach, or sit down for a meal together at the sunny dining room table. After a day of exploration, grab a board game for some more together time, stream the latest release on either TV, or use the free WiFi to post pics of the day’s dune climb to your social media. End the day with a family cookout, and drift off to sleep dreaming of the next day’s adventures.

Please note that this property does not have A/C.

THINGS TO KNOW
There is no dishwasher in the kitchen.
This property is managed by Vacasa Michigan LLC

If you are bringing a dog on your trip, the pet fee is already included in your quote when selecting ‘Yes’ to pets. If you would like to add more dogs, please contact us.

Parking notes: There is free parking available for 2 vehicles.



Damage waiver: The total cost of your reservation for this Property includes a nightly damage waiver fee, plus tax if applicable (the “Damage Waiver”). (A discount may be applied for stays of 28 nights or longer, if permitted.) The Damage Waiver covers you for up to $3,000 of accidental damage to the Property or its contents (such as furniture, fixtures, and appliances) as long as you report the incident to the host prior to checking out. The Damage Waiver fee eliminates the need for a traditional security deposit.
More information can be downloaded from the "Rental Agreement" on the checkout page.

Due to local laws or HOA requirements, guests must be at least 21 years of age to book. Guests under 21 must be accompanied by a parent or legal guardian for the duration of the reservation.

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Servicios

Cocina
Lavadora
Secadora
Mascotas
Área exterior
Estacionamiento disponible

Propiedades similares

Reglas de la propiedad

Hora de inicio del check-in: 16:00
Edad mínima para rentar: 21
Hora límite del check-out: 10:00
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Niños

Se permiten niños: edad mínima de 0 a 17 años
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Eventos

No se permiten eventos
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Mascotas

Se aceptan mascotas
Dogs only. Max of 2.
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Fumar

No se permite fumar
Smoking is not permitted anywhere on the premises.
For information about quiet hours, please refer to the listing description.

Información importante

Información importante

Podría aplicarse un cargo por persona extra, que varía según la política de la propiedad
Es posible que debas presentar una identificación oficial con fotografía y una tarjeta de crédito, una tarjeta de débito o hacer un depósito en efectivo en el check-in para cubrir cualquier gasto imprevisto
Las solicitudes especiales no se pueden garantizar. Están sujetas a disponibilidad al momento del check-in y pueden tener un costo extra
No se permiten fiestas ni eventos de grupos
El anfitrión indicó que hay un detector de monóxido de carbono en la propiedad
El anfitrión indicó que hay un detector de humo en la propiedad
El equipamiento de seguridad de esta propiedad incluye extintor de incendios y botiquín de primeros auxilios

Avisos importantes

Se necesita un auto para acceder a este hospedaje.

Información de la zona

Empire

esta casa de vacaciones se encuentra en Empire. La belleza natural de la zona puede apreciarse en Costa Nacional Sleeping Bear Dunes y Lago Míchigan. También vale la pena conocer Museo Marítimo Estación de Guardacostas Sleeping Bear Point y Burnett Park. Acércate a la fauna de la zona con actividades como paseos a pie por la naturaleza y avistamiento de aves.
Sección del mapa
Empire, MI

Qué hay cerca

  • Centro de información del parque Sleeping Bear Dunes - A 8 min a pie - 0.7 km
  • Costa Nacional Sleeping Bear Dunes - A 17 min a pie - 1.4 km
  • Sendero Empire Bluff - A 19 min a pie - 1.7 km
  • Mirador panorámico Pierce Stocking Scenic Drive - A 7 min en auto - 7.2 km
  • Little Glen Lake - A 9 min en auto - 9.4 km

Medios de transporte

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

Restaurantes

  • ‪Shipwreck Cafe - ‬A 6 min a pie
  • ‪Joes Friendly Tavern - ‬A 3 min a pie
  • ‪Empire Village Pizza & Spirits - ‬A 7 min a pie
  • ‪Food For Thought - ‬A 7 min en auto
  • ‪The Manor on Glen Lake - ‬A 7 min en auto

Preguntas frecuentes

¿Dog-friendly cottage with fenced yard, firepit, W/D, & WiFi - walkable location acepta mascotas?

Sí, se aceptan mascotas en la propiedad.

¿A qué hora es el check-in en Dog-friendly cottage with fenced yard, firepit, W/D, & WiFi - walkable location?

Hora de inicio de check-in: 16:00.

¿A qué hora es el check-out en Dog-friendly cottage with fenced yard, firepit, W/D, & WiFi - walkable location?

El check-out es a las 10:00.

¿Dónde se encuentra Dog-friendly cottage with fenced yard, firepit, W/D, & WiFi - walkable location?

Esta casa de vacaciones se encuentra en Empire, a 10 minutos a pie de Centro de información del parque Sleeping Bear Dunes y Lago Míchigan. Costa Nacional Sleeping Bear Dunes se encuentra a 1.3 km (0.8 mi).

Opiniones

8.6

Excelente

Las opiniones se muestran en orden cronológico, y están sujetas a un proceso de revisión y verificación, a menos que se indique lo contrario.
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Puntuación de 10, es decir, Excelente. Basada en 24 de 41 opiniones
Puntuación de 8, es decir, Bueno. Basada en 9 de 41 opiniones
Puntuación de 6, es decir, Aceptable. Basada en 4 de 41 opiniones
Puntuación de 4, es decir, Malo. Basada en 2 de 41 opiniones
Puntuación de 2, es decir, Terrible. Basada en 2 de 41 opiniones

8.6/10

Limpieza

9.0/10

Condiciones de la propiedad

9.6/10

Check-in

8.8/10

Comunicación

10/10

Ubicación

9.4/10

Veracidad del anuncio

Opiniones

10/10 Excelente

Beverly W.

Le gustó: Limpieza, check-in, ubicación y veracidad del anuncio
Property was pet friendly. Very nice walkable neighborhood. Great location to everything.
Se hospedó 4 noches en septiembre de 2025
Esta opinión proviene de un sitio asociado de confianza y no está verificada.

8/10 Buena

William B.

Best location and pet friendly!

Walk to the beach! Close to the national park.
Esta opinión proviene de un sitio asociado de confianza y no está verificada.

10/10 Excelente

Jessica E.

New house for us

We try and stay once a year in Empire and typically rent the same house. This was a last min trip and our usual place was full. We really enjoyed the cottage better than our normal place as it was slightly bigger and the kitchen and bath were a better fit for our family. Will definitely stay again

8/10 Buena

Virginia K.

Le gustó: Limpieza, check-in, comunicación, ubicación y veracidad del anuncio

Good not Great

Step down, in middle of the hallway needs a ‘ CAUTION’ sign. (I am recovering from a 2x broken femur in last 1.5 yrs & I tripped there bc it is just not noticeable.No sponge, no sink stopperSkillet needs to be replacedCoffe should be provided, especially since there is no coffee shop in townSheets & pillows subparMight consider air conditioning or a ceiling fan for bedroomsFire pit was niceLiving room niceTV options niceWalk to beach greatBeach ASafe/secureCheck in/out-seamlessShower amenities good
Se hospedó 2 noches en agosto de 2025
Esta opinión proviene de un sitio asociado de confianza y no está verificada.

10/10 Excelente

Jon G.

Nice little home!!

Everthing was great,comfy beds,and furniture,close to Empire Beach

2/10 Terrible

Alyson H.

Le gustó: Ubicación
No le gustó: Limpieza, check-in, comunicación y veracidad del anuncio
Awful experience. No AC. Rodent droppings in kitchen. No code sent. Property wide open when we arrived. Dirty floors. Would not recommend. Only saving feature was the location.
Se hospedó 3 noches en julio de 2025
Esta opinión proviene de un sitio asociado de confianza y no está verificada.

2/10 Terrible

Alyson H.

Do Not Recommend

This house has a great location. The yard is nice. It has a fire pit, a grill and table and chairs. However, the negative far outweighs the positive. We did not receive a code when we got there. The property was wide open. Between that, no AC, rodent droppings, and the general dingy look of the property it was not worth the cost.

4/10 Mala

Nick S.

Le gustó: Check-in, ubicación, veracidad del anuncio
No le gustó: Limpieza y comunicación
First, let me say the location of Carol’s Cottage is fantastic. Easy walk to the beach and just behind the heart of Empire. That is where the good news ends for this review. We were notified 4 days before our trip that power would be out one night. Next, the internet/cable was out the entire time we were there. Vacasa had no clue despite the cable laying in the street and on the curb, I notified them. But the final straw was mice in the house. I noticed one crawling across the kitchen floor into the living room as I was having early morning coffee. I hoped that would be the last time, and my family wouldn’t have to know about it. But by the end of the trip, everyone had an encounter with the mice, and there were even droppings on the towel where I let “clean” dishes dry. Not to mention all of the droppings we discovered in the cupboards. When I told Vacasa about all three issues we had, they apologized, but that was it. I explained that I didn’t feel we received the house we paid for, and asked for some money back…. I am still awaiting “local management” to get back to me.
Se hospedó 3 noches en julio de 2025
Esta opinión proviene de un sitio asociado de confianza y no está verificada.

6/10 Aceptable

Nick S.

Great location, bad experience

First, let me say that the location of Carol’s Cottage is fantastic—an easy walk to the beach and just behind the heart of Empire. Unfortunately, that’s where the good news ends. We were notified just four days before our trip that there would be a power outage for one night. Then, upon arrival, we discovered that the internet and cable were out for our entire stay. Despite the cable lying in the street and on the curb, Vacasa seemed unaware of the issue until I notified them. But the final straw was the presence of mice in the house. I first saw one scurry across the kitchen floor into the living room while I was having early morning coffee. I hoped that would be the last sighting and that my family wouldn’t have to know. Unfortunately, by the end of the trip, everyone had an encounter. We even found mouse droppings on the towel where I had left “clean” dishes to dry, as well as inside the cupboards. When I reported all three issues to Vacasa, they apologized—but that was the extent of their response. I explained that I didn’t feel we received the home we paid for and requested a partial refund. I’m still waiting to hear back from “local management.”
Esta opinión proviene de un sitio asociado de confianza y no está verificada.

8/10 Buena

Elizabeth C.

A cute little house at the beach

The proximity to “downtown” Empire was super and it is an easy walk to the beach. Our dogs enjoyed the back yard and it was easy to walk them around the neighborhood. We neglected to notice that there is no A/C. We opened the windows due to record high temps during our stay and there are a lot of fans in the closets but do note it got very hot inside. Bring a sheetpan/cookie sheet or 9x13 - I forgot mine for dinner prep and cooking and the kitchen didn’t have one.

10/10 Excelente

Kim B.

Le gustó: Limpieza, check-in, comunicación, ubicación y veracidad del anuncio

Cute and Cozy

This cottage was the perfect location in downtown Empire with walking distance to the Friendly and the Empire Beach! We loved the fenced in back yard for fires with our pup. The perfect place for a long weekend!
Se hospedó 4 noches en mayo de 2025

10/10 Excelente

Lisa K.

Le gustó: Limpieza, check-in, comunicación, ubicación y veracidad del anuncio

Quiet, clean great location

Great location to explore Sleeping Bear Dunes, walkable to local beach and a couple of local eateries.
Se hospedó 3 noches en abril de 2025

6/10 Aceptable

Heather N.

Le gustó: Check-in, comunicación, ubicación y veracidad del anuncio

Great location

Great place to stay if you have 1-2 kids or a dog like we had. Great location to walk to grocers daughter chocolate! The place is outdated and busy with decorations, but if you can see past that, it’s a comfortable stay.
Se hospedó 2 noches en abril de 2025

4/10 Mala

Dolores A.

Le gustó: Check-in y ubicación
No le gustó: Limpieza

High Fees and Needs a Thorough Cleaning

I don’t understand the fee structure between, VRBO and VACASA. A 253.87 fee is charged for what purpose? There is a 98.00 fee for customer service? Why charge so much? The cottage wasn’t super clean, crumbs on the coffee table and mouse poop in the kitchen drawer from a packet of Parmesan cheese. The cob webs need to be cleaned from the corners of each room.
Se hospedó 5 noches en diciembre de 2024

10/10 Excelente

Gary E.

Le gustó: Limpieza, check-in, comunicación, ubicación y veracidad del anuncio

Our stay

A cozy cottage with all the essential amenities. It felt very “Empire” in ambiance. Conveniently located close to all the best of the Natl. Lakeshore
Se hospedó 5 noches en noviembre de 2024
Esta opinión proviene de un sitio asociado de confianza y no está verificada.

8/10 Buena

Lisa C.

Beautiful home and great customer service

We initially booked a stay and arrived to find that the heating system was not functioning. With a phone call to customer service, they had someone out to look at it within a couple hours. When it turned out to not be an easy fix, they found a different property for us to move to, which was an even lovelier location and home. It turned out to be a clean and well appointed home with all the amenities to stay comfortably and with easy, close access to so many activities in the area! Thank you Vacasa!
Se hospedó 5 noches en octubre de 2024

10/10 Excelente

Amy S.

Le gustó: Limpieza, check-in, comunicación, ubicación y veracidad del anuncio

Love this cottage!!!

So cozy!!! Will stay here again!!!
Se hospedó 2 noches en octubre de 2024

10/10 Excelente

LeAnn F.

Le gustó: Limpieza, check-in, comunicación, ubicación y veracidad del anuncio
Se hospedó 5 noches en agosto de 2024
Esta opinión proviene de un sitio asociado de confianza y no está verificada.

10/10 Excelente

Carol S.

Location location location

In great proximity to many good places to hike, walk to the beach, empire sleeping bear dune races and short drive to eating establishments and breweries.
Se hospedó 2 noches en octubre de 2024

10/10 Excelente

Jean K.

Le gustó: Limpieza, check-in, comunicación, ubicación y veracidad del anuncio

Empire

It’s such a nice little town!
Se hospedó 2 noches en septiembre de 2024

10/10 Excelente

Mary R.

Le gustó: Limpieza, check-in, ubicación y veracidad del anuncio

Great location. Dog friendly.

The property worked well for us. We enjoyed being able to have our dog in the fenced yatd to chase balls. The location was great. Close to the beach, trails and a restaurant. Just a note - there is no air conditioning which was probably stated. There are fans.
Se hospedó 3 noches en septiembre de 2024

10/10 Excelente

Cindy W.

Le gustó: Limpieza, check-in, comunicación, ubicación y veracidad del anuncio

Comfy cottage great location in Empire MI

For a visit to Empire this is a great cottage Well equipped with everything needed. Towels plentiful and thirsty. Quiet neighborhood. Regular basket style coffee maker, toaster and microwave. Best of all fire pitans back patio to relax
Se hospedó 3 noches en septiembre de 2024
Esta opinión proviene de un sitio asociado de confianza y no está verificada.

8/10 Buena

Karen P.

Great location and very comfortable

Private, proximity to Lake Michigan and other area attractions. WiFi / TV excellent. Met our needs perfectly!
Se hospedó 4 noches en septiembre de 2024

10/10 Excelente

Becca M.

Le gustó: Limpieza, check-in, comunicación, ubicación y veracidad del anuncio

Great Spot for a Michigan Getaway

We loved our stay in Empire. The house is very close (walking distance) to one good restaurant (Joe’s) and an ice cream shop. Driving distance to two more good restaurants (shipwreck cafe and pizza place). The house has adequate space to relax, good beds, a nice laundry room, and a great backyard with a fire pit. We were very comfortable and would stay here again. The beach is incredible, it’s 4 blocks away and the water and sand are beautiful. We enjoyed our daily trips to the beach very much. Make time to spend a day exploring Sleeping Bear Dunes National Lakeshore. Stop in the visitor center first and learn more about it all. Love our National Park Service so much. The ONLY complaint we have is there were a LOT of spiders in the house. We are fairly thick skinned people who are mostly pacifists when it comes to bugs in our house. This, however, tested our ability for tolerance. I’m not exaggerating when I say we “eliminated” at least 100 spiders in our week there. A few were very large and we found them within inches of where our heads were on our pillow just moments before. It was… a lot. They were under the beds, in every corner of every room, under the bathroom counter. I did let the management know via text when they checked in on how we were doing but I didn’t want any fumigation while we (and our dog) were there. That was our choice. I don’t know what they normally do to combat this issue but hopefully they will see this review and address it. A partial refund? :)
Se hospedó 7 noches en julio de 2024

10/10 Excelente

Rachael Z.

Le gustó: Limpieza, check-in, comunicación, ubicación y veracidad del anuncio

Great Little Getaway

We loved staying at this cozy little cottage in Empire. It had everything we needed.
Se hospedó 2 noches en noviembre de 2023

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Anfitrión: Vacasa of Michigan

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