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The Salisbury House in Empire Close to Beach

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A wooden deck with outdoor furniture, a view of a green lawn, and a residential building.
A kitchen with white cabinets, a stainless steel refrigerator, a microwave, and a stove. There is a dining area with a wooden table and chairs.
A living room with two sofas, a coffee table, and a fireplace. There is a kitchen in the background with white cabinets and a dining area with a table and chairs.
A single-story house with a garage, surrounded by well-maintained lawns and trees.
A living room with a sofa, armchairs, a fireplace, a TV, and a bookshelf.

Reviews

9.8 out of 10
Exceptional

Highlights

  • Family fun awaits
    Top-rated for families.
  • Garage parking available
    Enjoy the convenience of garage parking - a rare offering in the area.
  • Centrally-located
    You're never far from where you need to be with this convenient location.
  • Discover nearby landmarks
    Close to Lake Michigan

Popular amenities

  • Air-conditioning
  • Garage parking available
  • Refrigerator
  • Washing machine
  • Fireplace
  • Garden

Explore the area

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Empire, MI
  • Place, Philip A. Hart Visitor Center
    ‪11 min walk‬
  • Place, beach near Village Park
    ‪11 min walk‬
  • Place, Sleeping Bear Dunes National Lakeshore
    ‪15 min walk‬
  • Airport, Traverse City, MI (TVC-Cherry Capital)
    ‪41 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

3 bedrooms (sleeps 6)

Bedroom 1

1 Queen Bed

Bedroom 2

1 Queen Bed

Bedroom 3

1 Queen Bed

2 bathrooms

Bathroom 1

Bathtub · Toilet · Shower only

Bathroom 2

Bathtub · Toilet · Shower only

Spaces

Kitchen
Garden

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About the area

Empire

Downtown Empire, a neighbourhood in Empire, is home to this holiday home. The area's natural beauty can be seen at Lake Michigan and Sleeping Bear Dunes National Lakeshore. Sleeping Bear Point Coast Guard Station Maritime Museum and Burnett Park are also worth visiting.
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Map
Empire, MI

What's nearby

  • South Bar Lake - 10 min walk - 0.9 km
  • Philip A. Hart Visitor Center - 11 min walk - 1.0 km
  • beach near Village Park - 11 min walk - 1.0 km
  • beach near Downtown Mmpire - 13 min walk - 1.1 km
  • Sleeping Bear Dunes National Lakeshore - 15 min walk - 1.3 km

Getting around

  • Traverse City, MI (TVC-Cherry Capital) - 48 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Trattoria Funistrada - ‬13 min drive
  • ‪Shipwreck Cafe - ‬7 min walk
  • ‪Joes Friendly Tavern - ‬7 min walk
  • ‪Empire Village Pizza & Spirits - ‬8 min walk
  • ‪Food For Thought - ‬7 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is The Salisbury House in Empire Close to Beach pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

What time is check-in at The Salisbury House in Empire Close to Beach?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at The Salisbury House in Empire Close to Beach?

Checkout is at 11:00 AM.

Where is The Salisbury House in Empire Close to Beach located?

Located in Downtown Empire, this holiday home is within a 15-minute walk of South Bar Lake, Lake Michigan and Sleeping Bear Dunes National Lakeshore. Philip A. Hart Visitor Center and Empire Bluff Trail are also within 2 miles (3 km).

Reviews

9.8

Exceptional

Reviews are presented in chronological order, subject to a moderation process, and verified unless otherwise labelled.
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Rating 10 - Excellent. 56 out of 66 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 9 out of 66 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 1 out of 66 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 66 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 66 reviews

9.6/10

Cleanliness

9.8/10

Check-in

9.6/10

Communication

10/10

Location

9.8/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great location to enjoy Empire as well as a home base for the area. We enjoyed walking to get coffee in the morning and easy access to the Sleeping Bear Heritage Trail for us to run and cycle. Communication from the host was excellent before and during our stay.
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2026
Response from VrboOwner on 4 Oct 2026
Joshua, a walkable morning coffee run followed by easy trail access for cycling and running is a hard combination to beat as a base for the area. Glad the communication made the logistics smooth too. Hope the trails bring you back.
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
The home was very well appointed, and clean. We,ve stayed in The Salisbury home several times now and look forward to a return next summer and evening strolles down to the beach to watch the sunsets.
Stayed 6 nights in Jun 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
A nice place, quiet area, near all the things we love to do. Well equipped too.
Stayed 6 nights in Jul 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
The Salisbury House was the perfect place to stay for my husband and I while we were exploring Sleeping Bear Dunes. The house was spotless and provided all the comforts and supplies needed for us to settle in during our stay. We appreciated being within walking distance to everything in Empire especially the sunsets from the beach. The hosts were quickly responsive to all our communications. We hope to come back and stay again.
Stayed 6 nights in Oct 2026
Response from The Salisbury House in Empire Close to Beach on 20 Oct 2026
Laura, being able to stroll from the door to Empire's beach for those sunsets is exactly what makes this spot special, and it sounds like it suited your Sleeping Bear Dunes days well. A spotless house and quick answers made settling in easy. You and your husband are always welcome back.
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
The house is very nice, clean and comfortable. The kitchen is well stocked for cooking and a nice table to gather around too. Great location to visit the cute shops on Front street or walk over to Lake Michigan beach for the BEAUTIFUL sunsets!!
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2026
Verified review

6/10 Okay

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
House had pink mold around the primary bath shower.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2026
Response from VrboOwner on 9 Sept 2026
Thank you for bringing this to our attention. We sincerely apologize that the shower was not properly cleaned before your arrival. We always encourage guests to let us know about any concerns during their stay so we can address them in real time. In this case, we would have sent the cleaners back to correct the issue. We have addressed it with our housekeeping team to help ensure it does not happen again.
Verified review

8/10 Good

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, location

Nice home, great location

Perfect place for a quiet family vacation.
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2020
Response from VrboOwner on 4 Aug 2020
Thank you for staying with us Andy! We are so glad you enjoyed your time in Empire.
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Wonderful stay

Great home for our family of 4 for a few days in the fall. We felt so comfortable we didn't want to leave!
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2023
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Great place in great neighborhood

Second time staying at this house - walking neighborhood down to the beach and well cared for house. Easy to get in and out and modern house with all that you need for a stay.
Stayed 4 nights in Dec 2024
Response from VrboOwner on 9 Jan 2025
So glad you enjoyed your stay!
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Clean and comfortable

We enjoyed our stay at this location! It was clean, comfortable and conveniently located close to Sleeping Bear Dunes and Traverse City.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2022
Response from VrboOwner on 7 July 2022
Thank you so much for the 5 star review! We hope you will stay with us again soon too! Mention this reply to your review to get 10% off if you book again directly through VRBO!
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Great location

Excellent!
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Great, clean spot

Great, clean spot for a short stay. Right down the street from the cute, local restaurant and gas stations. Just minutes away from the Sleeping Bear Dune climb/ lookout.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Fam visit

Came to see family
Stayed 4 nights in Feb 2023
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Perfect

Loved this place. Everything was perfect and we are thinking about possibly trying to stay again next summer.
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2021
Response from VrboOwner on 2 Nov 2021
Thank you for your kind review! We hope you will stay with us again soon!
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Wonderful place

The house was great. Everything was very clean and just as advertised. We also appreciated how centrally located this property was from the beach and the shops in Empire.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2020
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Great!

House was clean, location was great. Property was very beautiful overall. Myself and my family had a great weekend!
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2021
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Comfortable, relaxing

The house was more spacious than it looked from the pictures. It’s a great house - comfy couches and beds, and enough indoor and outdoor space for all of us. We loved our stay here!
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2021
Response from VrboOwner on 2 Nov 2021
Thank you for your kind review! We hope you will stay with us again soon!
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Loved our vacay

The house was perfect for my family of six. It was clean, cozy, comfortable, and a central location to visit multiple beaches, towns, and hikes. We enjoyed kayaking and splurged at Blu (Glen Arbor), as we spent our 25th wedding that week. We all enjoyed our vacation.
Stayed 6 nights in Jun 2023
Response from VrboOwner on 20 July 2023
Happy Anniversary! We hope you will stay with us again sometime!
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Better than expected

We chose this place for the value and location. We needed a place to stay for a destination family wedding. We were pleasantly surprised at how nice the home was inside. Great place to stay and enjoy Empire.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2021
Response from VrboOwner on 14 Oct 2021
Thank you so much for your wonderful review!
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Empire

Clean, convenient, quiet
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2023
Response from VrboOwner on 2 Nov 2023
Happy to host you!
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
It’s a gem!
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2025
Response from VrboOwner on 8 Sept 2025
We agree! Thank you for staying with us!
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
It was close to the Empire beach and Sleeping Bear sites. The home was clean and had a well-equipped kitchen. The weather was cool so we enjoyed the fireplace. Very family friendly. Check in and out was great. Empire is a nice town. We would definitely come back to this location. One minor thing that could be improved — towels. Kitchen could use more and bath towels are getting worn.
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2025
Response from VrboOwner on 25 Nov 2025
Thank you for your review. We’re glad to hear you enjoyed your stay and appreciate you taking the time to share your experience. We’d be happy to host you again in the future.
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Wonderful experience

Our family had a wonderful stay at The Salisbury House! It was clean, had everything we needed and was exactly as advertised. This has not always been the case with some of our prior rentals, so we very much appreciated it this time. I would highly recommend the property to everyone looking to stay in the area and would not hesitate to stay again.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Good home met our needs

Nice location, in walking distance to beach for sunsets, close driving to many other fun experiences in area. Big master bathroom but shower stall small. Good kitchen size with all utensils/appliances/cookware needed.
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Loved it!

We had a lot of fun! Cute little house near all the things we wanted to do!! Thought the beach was closer than it was. But still ended up being super close and was perfect!
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2024
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