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Interior
Terrace/patio
Exterior
3 bedrooms, WiFi, bed sheets
Fridge, oven, stovetop, dishwasher

Overview of Great Location in Empire- Right on the Sleeping Bear Heritage Trail

Reviews
8.0

Very good

Popular amenities

  • Outdoor spaceOutdoor spaceOutdoor space

Check out the area

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Empire, MI
  • Popular LocationLittle Glen Lake3 min walk
  • Popular LocationSleeping Bear Point Coast Guard Station Maritime Museum6 min drive
  • Popular LocationSleeping Bear Dunes National Lakeshore6 min drive
  • AirportTraverse City, MI (TVC-Cherry Capital)54 min drive

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About the area

Empire

In Empire .Stay at this Empire vacation home and you'll be within half a mile (1 km) of Little Glen Lake and 2 miles (3 km) of Pierce Stocking Scenic Drive. Sleeping Bear Dunes National Lakeshore and Lake Michigan are also within 6 miles (10 km).

What's nearby

  • Little Glen Lake - 3 min walk
  • Pierce Stocking Scenic Drive - 3 min drive
  • Sleeping Bear Point Coast Guard Station Maritime Museum - 6 min drive
  • Sleeping Bear Dunes National Lakeshore - 6 min drive
  • Glen Lake - 6 min drive

Getting around

  • Cherry Capital Airport (TVC) - 54 min drive

Restaurants

  • Cherry Public House | Glen Arbor - 7 min drive
  • Boone Dock's - 7 min drive
  • Arts Tavern - 7 min drive
  • Friendly Tavern - 9 min drive
  • Cherry Republic - 7 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.

Great Location in Empire- Right on the Sleeping Bear Heritage Trail

Hill house is the perfect place to stay to experience Northern Michigan. The home is nestled in between the quaint towns of Glen Arbor and Empire with the Sleeping Bear Heritage Trail running right in front of the home. This trail is a paved, non-motorized trail that spans 22-miles between Empire and Bohemia Road. It connects to the attractions throughout Sleeping Bear Dunes National Lakeshore park and will take you through the towns of Glen Arbor and Empire as well. Families can bring their bikes or rent from a local bike shop. Take a quick ride up to the Dune Climb at the Sleeping Bear Dunes National Lakeshore located just 1/2 mile up the road.

The home is a traditional Up North cottage but does offer conveniences such as Wi-Fi and laundry on site. The cottage is clean, well kept, has a fully stocked kitchen, and all of the basic amenities for your family vacation. The home is set up with two rooms for the adults, one with a queen bed and one with a double. There is an extra room for the kids containing a full size bed and a set of bunk beds! Outside of the home, guests can enjoy the firepit and take in the peacefulness of the area. Your well behaved dog does not need to miss out on this family vacation! Guests may bring one dog with them for an additional fee. The proximity to Sleeping Bear sand dunes, the scenic outlook, Lake Michigan and Glen Lake make this property ideal for making lasting memories of a great vacation!

Your well behaved dog will be welcomed with a $150 pet fee per pet.

Please refer to our terms and conditions for the house rules.

Please note that this home is rented for your quiet enjoyment. Due to liability reasons, township rules and insurance policies, day guests are not permitted without expressed permissions from Management. Guest capacity for the home is NOT to be exceeded at any time. Guests not adhering to this rule could face a fine or eviction as outlined in our terms and conditions that are agreed upon by renting our home. Capacity is strictly enforced and randomly checked.

We will provide a starter package of paper towel, toilet paper, garbage bags, hand soap, dish soap and/or dishwasher tabs if a dishwasher is available at the property. Depending on the length of your stay, you may need to purchase more of these items. Other items not included in this list are not guaranteed. Please reach out to management to inquire if a particular amenity is important to your stay, or plan accordingly.

Other Amenities:
Air Conditioning: No
Pets: Yes
Smoking: No
Parties: No
Fireworks: No
Wifi: Yes

Please see rental agreement for cancellation and refund policy.

Property manager

Northland Vacation Rentals

Languages

English

Property amenities

Internet

  • WiFi available

Parking and transportation

  • Car required

Kitchen

  • Refrigerator
  • Stovetop
  • Oven
  • Dishwasher
  • Cookware/dishes/utensils
  • Toaster
  • Coffee/tea maker

Bedrooms

  • 3 bedrooms
  • Bed sheets provided

Bathrooms

  • 2 bathrooms
  • Bathtub or shower
  • Towels provided

Living spaces

  • Living room

Outdoor areas

  • Patio
  • Barbecue grill

Comfort

  • Heating

Suitability/Accessibility

  • Smoke-free property

Things to do

  • Bicycle on site

Safety features

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

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
Contactless check-out available

Special check-in instructions

You will receive an email from the host with check-in and check-out instructions

Children and extra beds

  • Children are welcome.

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
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, and a smoke detector in each accommodation. Contactless check-in and contactless check-out are available.

Property is also known as

Vrbo Property
343528

Great Location in Empire- Right on the Sleeping Bear Heritage Trail Reviews

Reviews

8.0

Very good

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9.6/10

Cleanliness

Reviews

6/10 Okay

Maureen M.

Liked: Cleanliness
they did the best they could with what they had?
The mounds of paperwork you require to rent this place is offputting. I seriously thought continuing my search. If you want to see how clean it is, sit on the toilet and close the bathroom door. Grimy. Rustic is a generous word. The house is obviously old but the furniture feels like something rescued from goodwill. The bugs are disgusting. Tell people to put all their food in the fridge. I loved the front deck and the towels are nice.
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2021

10/10 Excellent

Wojciech P.

Liked: Cleanliness
Perfect location
Great place to stay. All basic amenities present. Very clean. Be aware, parking requires good driving skills but that is just due to the nature and location of this property. Oh, if you bike it is right on the Sleeping Bear Heritage Trail.
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2021

6/10 Okay

Gina S.

Liked: Cleanliness
Close to everything!
We enjoyed our stay at Hill house. I would have liked to have been told the flooring is OSB throughout the house. While there were rugs, it was not great. Parking was a lot more difficult but we figured it out.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2021

10/10 Excellent

Heather C.

Liked: Cleanliness
Hidden Gem
As long time renters in this area we came across this new listing and were we ever pleased. Excellent location in regard to hiking, biking( on the trail) and beaching. The house is fully stocked from soft bath towels and sheets to a kitchen that was easy to cook in. There’s a charcoal grill and lovely deck for outdoor dining as well. Another plus: pet friendly! We would definitely recommend this rental and would return as well.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2021