Walk to Lake Michigan!

3 bedrooms1 bathroomSleeps 6104 sq m

Popular amenities

Kitchen

Barbecue grill

Free WiFi

Washer

Dryer

Air conditioning

Explore the area

Empire, MI

Philip A. Hart Visitor Center8 min walk
Sleeping Bear Dunes National Lakeshore17 min walk
Empire Bluff Trail17 min walk
Traverse City, MI (TVC-Cherry Capital)48 min drive

Rooms & beds

3 bedrooms (sleeps 6)

Bedroom 1

1 Queen Bed

Bedroom 2

1 Queen Bed

Bedroom 3

1 Single Bunk Bed

1 bathroom

Bathroom 1

Soap · Towels provided · Bathtub or shower · Bathtub · Toilet · Shower only · Shampoo · Hair dryer

Spaces

Deck or patio

Porch or lanai

Kitchen

Dining Area

About this property

Welcome to the Dune Life! Enjoy a 5 minute walk to Empire beach for sunning, swimming & sunsets from this completely-renovated 1887 home in the heart of charming Empire village. You'll love the convenience of being within walking distance to all of Empire - The Friendly Tavern is right next door, along with boutique shopping, bike/SUP rental, bank, post office, ice cream parlor, art gallery, library, museum, visitor center & gas station. Owner-designed and restored historic home offers clean, modern design & rustic charm including eat-in kitchen w/dishwasher & gas stove; open living/dining areas glass door to backyard deck; main floor bedroom w/queen bed right next to full bath w/wet room (bathtub & two showers!); 2 upper level bedrooms - one w/queen bed & the other with twin bunk beds; and covered front porch great for sipping beverages and enjoying small-town life. Wi-fi & TV w/Netflix available. Minimum stay of 7 nights, Saturday to Saturday in July & August.

Lots of outdoor recreation nearby including Empire Bluffs hiking trail w/scenic Lake Michigan overlook just 1 mile north, South & North Bar Lakes/beaches, paved Heritage Trail that runs all the way into Glen Arbor (excellent bike path), Pierce Stocking scenic drive, National Park Visitor Center, M-22 highway, parks/playgrounds w/tennis & basketball courts, golf course... plus lots of other hiking trails throughout the thousands of acres of surrounding Sleeping Bear National Park lands all within walking, biking or a short driving distance away.

Downtown Traverse City is about a 30 minute east drive along a single highway (M-72) for all the amenities of a medium-sized city - hospital, theaters, big box stores, shopping/dining, entertainment, summer festivals, Grand Traverse Commons, West/East bay beaches & lots more.

Property manager

Erin Attwood

Languages

English

Amenities

Kitchen

Washer

Dryer

Free WiFi

Air conditioning

Outdoor space

Kitchen

Washer

Dryer

Pet-friendly

House Rules

Check in after 4:00 PM

Minimum age to rent: 25

Check out before 11:00 AM

Children

Children allowed: ages 0–17

Events

No events allowed

Pets

No pets allowed

Smoking

Smoking is not permitted

Damage and incidentals

You will be responsible for any damage to the rental property caused by you or your party during your stay.

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

On-site parties or group events are strictly prohibited

Host has not indicated whether there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property; consider bringing a portable detector with you on the trip

Host has indicated that there is a smoke detector on the property

Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher

We should mention

A car is recommended for transport to and from this property

About the area

Empire

Located in Empire, this vacation home is near the beach. The area's natural beauty can be seen at Sleeping Bear Dunes National Lakeshore and Lake Michigan. Be sure to check out the area's animals with activities such as game walks and birdwatching.

Empire, MI

What's nearby

Philip A. Hart Visitor Center - 8 min walk
Sleeping Bear Dunes National Lakeshore - 17 min walk
Empire Bluff Trail - 17 min walk
Pierce Stocking Scenic Drive - 6 min drive
Little Glen Lake - 8 min drive

Getting around

Cherry Capital Airport (TVC) - 48 min drive

Restaurants

Friendly Tavern - 1 min walk
Shipwreck Cafe - 6 min walk
Empire Village Pizza & Spirits - 8 min walk
Food For Thought - 8 min drive
Tiffany's Ice Cream - 1 min walk

Frequently asked questions

Is Walk to Lake Michigan! pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

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10/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

10/10

Location

10/10

Listing accuracy

10/10 Excellent

wilma k.

6 Aug 2023

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

Wonderful place

Erin and Doug were wonderful to rent from and were very quick to get back to us when we had a question. The home is a perfect location and any needs were thought of in advance that you may need. We felt right at home. Loved the shower! The only thing I would say it needed was a fire pit but that's what the beach is for lol. Will definitely come back.

Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Rasma & Martins Z.

2 Aug 2023

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

Amazing location

Perfect property, relaxing atmosphere with the beach just down the street. Quiet and convenient, exactly what we were looking for.

Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Kristin N.

15 July 2023

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

Great location!

Loved our stay! The house was in the perfect location. Would definitely stay here again. The only thing that we wished the house had was a microwave. We took home lots of dinner leftovers from Joe’s!

Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Emily W.

9 Aug 2022

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

Wonderful Stay!

Very much enjoyed our stay! The house is super cute and a great location to many fun places to go to during the day. Short walk to a beach, ice cream parlor, bar/restaurant and cute little shops! The hosts were very fast to respond to questions/emails. Would definitely consider renting again!

Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2022

10/10 Excellent

Christopher S.

11 Sept 2018

Great Location if you're looking for Nature!

So Glad we chose to stay in Empire! Quiet little town and the gateway to all the Sleeping Bear Dunes attractions. Walk to the Beach and the Scenic Bike path to Glen Arbor. Beautifully renovated Farm house worked great for our Family!

Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2018

About the host

Hosted by Erin Attwood

Hi there - we are Erin and Doug. Erin is a Leelanau native, having grown up in the area and is a graduate of both Glen Lake high school and MSU. She is a real estate/landscape photographer who loves hiking, basketball, tennis, travel, and cheering on her teenager at sporting events. Husband Doug loves exploring the National Park lands, surfing Lake Michigan, smoked whitefish, and making Excel spreadsheets. We spent 2 years on a complete remodel of our 1887-built home that sits right in the heart of the village. This is our year-round home, with the exception of a 2 month window in the summer during which we offer it as a vacation rental, and 2023 will be our 4th year as hosts. Thanks for checking out our home!

Why they chose this property

You'll be located in the heart of the Sleeping Bear National Park Lands, with gorgeous hiking/biking trails and sandy beaches all nearby, with the added convenience of village dining/shopping. Check out our reviews!