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Wilce Cottage Your Cozy Empire Getaway

Family-friendly stay near Lake Michigan

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Reviews

8.8 out of 10
Excellent

Entire home

2 bedrooms1 bathroom83 sq m

Popular amenities

  • Kitchen
  • Washer
  • Dryer
  • Air conditioning
  • Outdoor Space
  • Parking available

Explore the area

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Empire, MI
  • Place, Philip A. Hart Visitor Center
    ‪6 min walk‬
  • Place, Sleeping Bear Dunes National Lakeshore
    ‪8 min walk‬
  • Place, Empire Bluff Trail
    ‪3 min drive‬
  • Airport, Traverse City, MI (TVC-Cherry Capital)
    ‪41 min drive‬

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About the area

Empire

Downtown Empire stay.Within a 15-minute walk of this Downtown Empire vacation home, you'll find Lake Michigan and Sleeping Bear Dunes National Lakeshore. Also, Philip A. Hart Visitor Center is within half a mile (1 km) and South Bar Lake is within 2 miles (3 km).
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What's nearby

  • Philip A. Hart Visitor Center - 6 min walk - 0.6 km
  • Sleeping Bear Dunes National Lakeshore - 8 min walk - 0.7 km
  • beach near Village Park - 10 min walk - 0.9 km
  • beach near Downtown Mmpire - 12 min walk - 1.0 km
  • Empire Bluff Trail - 3 min drive - 1.8 km

Getting around

  • Cherry Capital Airport (TVC) - 44 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Trattoria Funistrada - ‬13 min drive
  • ‪Shipwreck Cafe - ‬5 min walk
  • ‪Joes Friendly Tavern - ‬5 min walk
  • ‪Empire Village Pizza & Spirits - ‬6 min walk
  • ‪Food For Thought - ‬6 min drive

About this property

Entire place

You'll have the entire home to yourself and will only share it with other guests in your party.

Wilce Cottage Your Cozy Empire Getaway

Wilce Cottage — Your Cozy Empire Getaway
Located right in the heart of Empire, Michigan, Wilce Cottage is the perfect home base for your Northern Michigan adventure. This charming 2-bedroom, 1-bathroom cottage offers everything you need for a relaxed and memorable stay, including a washer and dryer, board games and puzzles, comfortable beds, croquet, and a few fun retro surprises.
The location can’t be beat—Empire Beach and the sandy shores of Lake Michigan are just a 10–15 minute walk away. Playgrounds, the library, pickleball, chocolate shops, ice cream, and local dining are all just blocks from the front door. With space to comfortably sleep up to 5 guests, Wilce Cottage is the perfect home-away-from-home for families, couples, and small groups.
Our Guest Services team is happy to help you make the most of your visit, including recommendations for bike rentals and local attractions.
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— THE PROPERTY —
Private | WiFi | Walk-to-Beach Location
Bedrooms
• Bedroom 1: Queen bed
• Bedroom 2: Queen bed
• Additional Sleeping: Sleeper sofa in living room
Bathroom
• Full bathroom with tub
• Note: Entry to the tub is narrow due to wall placement
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Outdoor Living
• Dining set
• Grill
• Spacious yard
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Kitchen
Equipped with:
Refrigerator • Stovetop • Oven • Microwave • Cooking basics • Coffee maker • Toaster • Paper towels/trash bags
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Indoor Living
• Smart TV
• Comfortable living room
• Washer & dryer
• Board games & puzzles
• Dedicated office space with desk
• Air Conditioning - 1 window unit
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General Amenities
Linens • Towels • Heating • Hair dryer • Ceiling fans
Quiet hours: 10 PM–8 AM
Accessibility Notes:
• Steps required to enter the home
• Washer & dryer located downstairs
• Bathroom space is narrow
Parking: Driveway (2 vehicles)

— REST EASY WITH US —
Northland Vacation Rentals welcomes you to unwind, relax, and get into full vacation mode. We take cleanliness seriously and ensure every home is well-maintained for your comfort. If any issues arise, our friendly staff is available 24/7 to assist with urgent needs.
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— POLICIES —
• No smoking
• No pets
• No events, parties, or large gatherings
• No fireworks
• Quiet hours: 10 PM–8 AM
• Day guests must be approved if total exceeds 5 guests (violations may result in fines or eviction)
• Must be 25+ to book
• Additional fees and taxes may apply
• Photo ID may be required at check-in
• Management and booking fees are non-refundable
• Please review all terms, conditions, and rental agreement for full rules and cancellation policy
Starter Supplies Provided:
Paper towel, toilet paper, garbage bags, hand soap, dish soap, and dishwasher tabs (if applicable). Depending on the length of your stay, additional supplies may be needed. If a certain amenity is important to your stay, please reach out prior to booking.

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Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in the house: WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • Parking on site

Kitchen

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Cookware, dishware, and utensils
  • Microwave
  • Oven
  • Refrigerator
  • Spices
  • Stovetop
  • Toaster

Dining

  • Dining table

Bedrooms

  • 2 bedrooms
  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • 1 bathroom
  • Bathtub or shower
  • Hair dryer
  • Towels provided

Living spaces

  • Dining table
  • Living room
  • Separate dining area

Entertainment

  • Books
  • DVD player
  • Games
  • Smart TV
  • Video library

Outdoor areas

  • Barbecue grill
  • Garden

Laundry

  • Washing machine

Work spaces

  • Desk
  • Desk chair

Comfort

  • Air conditioning
  • Heating

Pets

  • No pets allowed

Suitability/Accessibility

  • Smoking not allowed

Services and conveniences

  • Iron/ironing board

Location highlights

  • In a rural location
  • In a village

Things to do

  • Arcade/game room
  • Foosball table
  • Birdwatching nearby
  • Hiking/biking trails nearby
  • Winery tours nearby

Safety features

  • Carbon monoxide detector (host has indicated there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property)
  • Smoke detector (host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property)
  • Fire extinguisher
  • First aid kit

General

  • Garden
  • Unit size: 895 square feet

Policies

Check-in

Check-in time starts at 4:00 PM
Contactless check-in available
Minimum check-in age: 25

Check-out

Check-out before 10:00 AM

Special check-in instructions

You will receive an email from the host with check-in and check-out instructions
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

Pets

  • No pets allowed

Children and extra beds

  • Children are welcome.

Events

No events allowed

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
Onsite parties or group events are strictly prohibited
Host has indicated there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property
Host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher and a first aid kit
This property is managed through our partner, Vrbo. You will receive an email from Vrbo with a link to a Vrbo account, where you can change or cancel your reservation
Charges for extra guests may apply and vary according to property policy.
A cash deposit, credit card, or debit card for incidental charges and government-issued photo identification may be required upon check-in.
Special requests are subject to availability at the time of check-in. Special requests can't be guaranteed and may incur additional charges.
    This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business, or profession. Onsite parties or group events are strictly prohibited. For guests' safety, the property includes a carbon monoxide detector, a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector, and a first aid kit in each accommodation.

Property is also known as

3213-278967

Frequently asked questions

How close is Wilce Cottage Your Cozy Empire Getaway to the airport?

This vacation home is 28.6 mi (44-min drive) away from the Cherry Capital Airport (TVC) airport, the closest popular airport to the property.

Does Wilce Cottage Your Cozy Empire Getaway have an airport shuttle?

Airport shuttle services are not available at this vacation home.

Does Wilce Cottage Your Cozy Empire Getaway offer free breakfast?

This vacation home does not offer free breakfast.

Is there a casino at Wilce Cottage Your Cozy Empire Getaway?

No, there is no casino at this vacation home.

What time is check-in at Wilce Cottage Your Cozy Empire Getaway?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

Is there free parking at Wilce Cottage Your Cozy Empire Getaway?

Free parking is not available at this vacation home.

Does Wilce Cottage Your Cozy Empire Getaway have a pool?

This vacation home does not have a pool.

Does Wilce Cottage Your Cozy Empire Getaway have a spa?

There are no spa services available at this vacation home.

How close is Wilce Cottage Your Cozy Empire Getaway to downtown Empire?

This vacation home is 0.1 mi away from Empire.

Wilce Cottage Your Cozy Empire Getaway Reviews

Reviews

8.8

Excellent

Rating 10 - Excellent. 5 out of 8 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 2 out of 8 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 0 out of 8 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 1 out of 8 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 8 reviews

9.0/10

Cleanliness

Reviews

Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
It was a cute house that we enjoyed a lot. Nice breeze with fans provided. Beds were comfortable, close to town and lots of great trails. We would love to go back again.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2026
Verified review

8/10 Good

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Was a great trip overall and the house was perfect for our needs. The house was clean and close to the Empire public beach.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
This was such a lovely home right in Empire! A 10 min walk to the beach and close to lots of hiking trails. The home had everything we needed, we enjoyed our stay.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Sweet cottage

This cottage is super cute, clean, and comfortable. There are so many little extra fun touches that were so thoughtful. On our first full day, we pulled up to the cottage after being out and our youngest proclaimed that the cottage feels like home. The play room is so perfect for kids of various ages! The rotary phones were a crowd favorite!
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Loved our stay at this cozy cottage. It was perfectly located close to everything we wanted to do with our young children - the dunes, the beach/playground, a quaint ice cream shop, North Bar lake swimming and tubing on the Platte River. We had one cooler rainy morning and loved chilling in the living room space with games and books and working on our Junior Ranger booklets. Lots of natural light and old home charm that reminded us of our home back in Virginia. The cottage was very clean, organized and well taken care of. We took advantage of doing laundry in the basement and had plenty of space for our family of 5 (kids age 3, 6, 7). We fell in love with Empire!Worth noting that the AC is a portable unit in one of the main bedrooms but fans are provided for the other spaces/bedroom. We enjoyed the open air feel and temps were generally conducive to this setup during our stay but if you expect it to be icy cold all the time (in August) this may not be the place for you. Empire in August is dreamy!
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2025
Verified review

4/10 Poor

The cottage was very old, charming, and quite roomy for 2 people. It was reasonably clean but there was an infestation of ants all 4 days of our stay. The management company provided ant traps which helped very little during the 4 days. I appreciate the fact that ant traps take a while to work BUT we paid for an ant free environment and did not get what we paid for. We asked for a partial refund but were refused because the management company said they TRIED to remediate the problem. We feel that we were entitled to a partial refund since we did not get the ant free environment that we paid for. I will not be renting from this management company again.
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2026