We had a great time in Empire with this home as our base. The home was clean, had all the basics in the kitchen, had plenty of towels and blankets, was pet friendly but didn't smell like pets, had a good heater on a cold night, was close walk to the beach and shops, and was a short drive to Sleeping Bear. I felt the pet fee and other fees could have been more clear, so the overall price was a bit more than we were expecting, but other than that it was terrific. Thanks for a great stay!