Charming and cozy! This 1891 Centennial Home is located in the heart of old Empire on a calm side street. It is only a five-minute walk away from the Empire beach (Lake Michigan), with miles of sugar sand in each direction to enjoy. 3 bedrooms and 1 bathroom. 2 level house, backyard faces north, plus a 2 bedroom 1 bath guest house that combined will sleep up to 10 guests. Open May - October. Prime Summer 3 night minimum or weekly Saturday-Saturday. Short stays are permitted during prime summer dates. Arrival and/or departure dates must back up to existing reservations and/or begin/end on a Saturday.

The main level bedroom has 1 Queen. Upstairs, 1 Full, 2 Twins, 1 Twin rollaway bed. Smart TV in each cottage. Cable in the main house, but no cable in the guest cottage. WIFI in both, DVD player in the main house. Original interiors with modern conveniences. Washer/Dryer. Nicely updated bathroom.

The guest house allows one pet. The guest house features a full kitchen, 2 bedrooms with 1 Queen and 1 Twin plus 1 bath. The guest cottage does not have central heat. Keep that in mind when booking for Spring or Fall. Small space heaters are provided.

Relax outside in the spacious backyard with a deck, chimney for outdoor fires, and grill. Beautiful peach tree if you are lucky enough to be there in the late summer when peaches are ripe for picking. Stroll down the street to Tiffany's for ice cream or Joe's Friendly Tavern for a burger. The Empire Beach boasts a beautiful beach with sand for miles and a large playground. Come in May for the Asparagus Festival! Only a 5-minute drive to the Sleeping Bear Dunes climb. 25 miles to Traverse City.

No air conditioning. One pet will be allowed in the guest house only. Linens are provided.

-- THE PROPERTY --

Sleeps 10.

Bedroom 1: Queen bed || Bedroom 2: Double bed || Bedroom 3: Twin/single beds (2) & Twin rollaway bed || Bedroom 4: Queen bed || Bedroom 5: Twin/single bed

OUTDOORS: Grill, Deck/patio, Sand toys, Near beach

INDOORS: WIFI, smart TV, DVD player, Board games

KITCHEN: Coffee maker, Dishes & utensils, Microwave, Oven, Pantry items, Refrigerator, Stove, Cookware

GENERAL: No A/C, Iron & board, Linens & towels, Washer & dryer

PARKING: Space for 3 vehicles (includes roadside parking)

-- POLICIES –

- 1 Pet allowed with a non-refundable fee

- No smoking

- No events, parties, or large gatherings

- Must be at least 18 years old to book

- Additional fees and taxes may apply

- Cancellation: For reservations between Memorial Day and Labor Day, cancellations must be received at least 90 days prior to arrival in order for a full refund to be issued. No refunds will be issued for cancellations received less than 90 days prior to arrival. For off-season reservations, cancellations must be received at least 30 days prior to arrival. No refunds will be issued for cancellations received less than 30 days prior to arrival.