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Welcome to our farmhouse! Come and enjoy Empire. You will be happy you did.

Family-friendly stay near Lake Michigan

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Reviews

10 out of 10
Exceptional

Popular amenities

  • Parking available
  • Laundry
  • Kitchen
  • Air conditioning
  • Free WiFi

Explore the area

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Empire, MI
  • Place, Philip A. Hart Visitor Center
    ‪10 min walk‬
  • Place, Sleeping Bear Dunes National Lakeshore
    ‪18 min walk‬
  • Place, Empire Bluff Trail
    ‪4 min drive‬
  • Airport, Traverse City, MI (TVC-Cherry Capital)
    ‪47 min drive‬

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About the area

Empire

City center stay.You'll be within half a mile (1 km) of Lake Michigan and 2 miles (3 km) of Sleeping Bear Dunes National Lakeshore with a stay at this Empire farm stay. Also, Philip A. Hart Visitor Center is within half a mile (1 km) and Empire Bluff Trail is within 2 miles (3 km).
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What's nearby

  • Philip A. Hart Visitor Center - 10 min walk - 0.9 km
  • Sleeping Bear Dunes National Lakeshore - 18 min walk - 1.6 km
  • Empire Bluff Trail - 4 min drive - 1.8 km
  • Pierce Stocking Scenic Drive - 7 min drive - 7.2 km
  • Little Glen Lake - 9 min drive - 9.4 km

Getting around

  • Cherry Capital Airport (TVC) - 43 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Shipwreck Cafe - ‬7 min walk
  • ‪Joes Friendly Tavern - ‬1 min walk
  • ‪Empire Village Pizza & Spirits - ‬8 min walk
  • ‪Food For Thought - ‬7 min drive
  • ‪The Manor on Glen Lake - ‬7 min drive

About this property

Welcome to our farmhouse! Come and enjoy Empire. You will be happy you did.

Cozy farmhouse situated in Village of Empire with easy access to the beach and Village amenities. Short drive to Glen Arbor and the most popular access points for Sleeping Bear Dunes National Lakeshore. Short drive to nearby golf courses within 30 minutes of Traverse City, Leeland and other popular destinations. Two bathrooms, both with showers, window AC units in upstairs bedrooms with ceiling fans. The kitchen is fully equipped. There is porch side room for bikes and other gear.

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Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
  • Available in some public areas: Internet access

Things to do

  • Books
  • Games
  • Playground

Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • Upper floors accessible by stairs only
  • Wheelchair accessibility

Room amenities

Entertainment

  • Smart TV

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided
  • Sofa bed

Bathroom

  • Bathtub
  • Bathtub or shower
  • Hair dryer
  • Shower
  • Soap
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels provided

Food and drink

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Cookware, dishware, and utensils
  • Dining table
  • Dishwasher
  • Electric kettle
  • Kitchen
  • Microwave
  • Oven
  • Paper towels
  • Refrigerator
  • Separate dining area
  • Spices
  • Stovetop
  • Toaster

More

  • Air conditioning
  • Computer monitor
  • Desk
  • Desk chair
  • Dryer
  • Heating
  • Living room

Policies

Check-in

Check-in time starts at 4:00 PM
Minimum check-in age: 28

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

Rules

Hang, or wash/dry, wet towels. No wild parties. Tell me about your pets' character in advance. Don't put grills against the house.
I can no longer accept pets other than assistance dogs. Assistance dogs must be tick and flee free.
The green garbage bags under the sink are pre-paid for early Tuesday morning trash pickup. The bags can't go out Monday night due to the critters.

Pets

  • No pets allowed, but service animals are welcome

Children and extra beds

  • Children are welcome.
  • Note from host: Please note that there is no railing on the porch

Events

Events allowed: family gatherings and birthday parties
Disclose how the house will be used in advance.

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
Parties and events (including family gatherings and birthday parties) are allowed on site; maximum attendees: 10
Note from host: Disclose how the house will be used in advance.
Safety features at this property include a carbon monoxide detector, a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector, a first aid kit, and a deadbolt lock
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 private host, not a professional engaged in trade or business. Parties and events (including family gatherings and birthday parties) are allowed on site. Maximum attendees: 10. Note from host: Disclose how the house will be used in advance. For guests' safety, the property includes a carbon monoxide detector, a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector, a first aid kit, and a deadbolt lock in each accommodation.