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Empire Therapy-AC/GameRoom/Fireplace/HotTub

Holiday home in Empire with kitchen and patio

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The perfect launching pad for all your up north adventures!
Jacuzzi Hot Tub
Unique Hand-Carved Doors
Game Room
Outdoor dining for 8

Reviews

10 out of 10
Exceptional
4 bedrooms2 bathroomsSleeps 83465 sq m

Popular amenities

  • Dryer
  • Parking available
  • Pet-friendly
  • Washer

Explore the area

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Empire, MI
  • Place, Glen Lake
    ‪11 min drive‬
  • Place, Sleeping Bear Dunes National Lakeshore
    ‪13 min drive‬
  • Place, Front Street
    ‪20 min drive‬
  • Airport, Traverse City, MI (TVC-Cherry Capital)
    ‪28 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

4 bedrooms (sleeps 8)

Bedroom 1

1 King Bed

Bedroom 2

1 King Bed

Bedroom 3

1 King Bed

Bedroom 4

1 King Bed

2 bathrooms

Bathroom 1

Bathroom 2

Spaces

Deck or patio
Porch or lanai
Kitchen
Office
Garden
Dining area

About this property

Empire Therapy-AC/GameRoom/Fireplace/HotTub

Perfect launching pad for all your Sleeping Bear Dunes and Traverse City area adventures! Less than 30 min. to ski Crystal! This gorgeous post and beam frame was built from 100-year-old red pine from the Torch Lake area by master log home builders. This home has a beautiful wood fireplace and the floors are hardwood: black locust, cherry, red oak, white oak, and black walnut. The house has radiant heat in the floors to make these floors a pleasure to walk in the winter even without socks!

Your own private getaway is off the beaten path, yet close to Traverse City and Sleeping Bear Dunes. Enjoy this secluded home while relaxing on the large wrap around porch with forest views!

You will have the entire house/property to yourself!

This home features our favorite mattresses, our favorite 5 piece sectional leather reclining couch, and our favorite ping pong table! Relax on the wrap around porch with secluded forest views. Enjoy the 9' Brunswick pool table and brand new ping pong table in game room.

Main Level: King Bedroom, Full Bathroom
Upstairs: 3 King Bedrooms, Full Bathroom

We partner with Shady Lane Cellars to provide you with "buy one, get one free" wine tasting and with Suttons Bay Bikes to give you 10% off e-bikes, bikes, kayaks, SUPs, and tours. Many guests enjoy riding the Tart Trail to Shady Lane Cellars for wine tasting!

We’ve partnered with Stocked, a local grocery delivery service, to make your arrival effortless. Your delivery fee is covered — simply order ahead, and walk into a home with your groceries already waiting.

The house is professionally cleaned between each guest.

CANCELLATION POLICY (If using VRBO to book, please look carefully at this as it is not accurately represented by VRBO in the booking window.) Travelers who cancel at least 30 days before check-in will get back 100% of the amount they've paid (minus the 10% processing fee). If they cancel between 14 and 30 days before check-in, they'll get back 50% (minus the 10% processing fee). Otherwise, they won't get a refund.

As part of our effort to help you relax and enjoy your stay, we have partnered
with Safely.com to provide you with the protection below. The cost of this
protection is a $40 guest insurance fee and covers you for
accidental damages during your stay.

The SafelyStay, Inc. Trust and Safety Fee includes up to $3,000 of coverage
for accidental contents damage and up to $100,000 coverage for accidental
property damage and bodily injury. Complete terms regarding the Trust and
Safety coverage can be found at http://safely.com/terms.

We do allow pets. We ask guests to pay $50/pet. Here are some pet rules we ask you to abide by:
– Housebroken pets only
– Please crate your pet if you leave your pet home alone.
– Please clean up in the yard after your pet.
– Please keep pets off of furniture and beds.
- Please wipe their paws off before coming into the house.

Reverse Osmosis Filter provides you with pure drinking water at the kitchen sink.

Travelers who cancel at least 30 days before check-in will get back 100% of the amount they've paid (minus the 10% processing fee). If they cancel between 14 and 30 days before check-in, they'll get back 50% (minus the 10% processing fee). Otherwise, they won't get a refund.

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Amenities

Hot tub
Kitchen
Washing machine
Dryer
Pet-friendly
Free WiFi

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House Rules

Check in after 4:00 PM
Minimum age to rent: 21
Check out before 11:00 AM
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Children

Children allowed: ages 0–17
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Events

No events allowed
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Pets

Pets allowed: dogs less than 23 kg per pet (limit 4 pets total)
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Smoking

Smoking is not permitted
Quiet Hours 11pm-7am

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 indicated that there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property
Host has indicated that there is a smoke detector on the property
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher, a first aid kit and a deadlock

About the area

Empire

Located in Empire, this holiday home is in the city centre. Sleeping Bear Dunes National Lakeshore and Lake Michigan reflect the area's natural beauty and area attractions include Burnett Park and Sleeping Bear Point Coast Guard Station Maritime Museum.
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Empire, MI

What's nearby

  • Brooks Lake - 5 min drive - 5.1 km
  • Glen Lake - 11 min drive - 13.7 km
  • Sleeping Bear Dunes National Lakeshore - 13 min drive - 18.5 km
  • Great Wolf Lodge Water Park - 19 min drive - 28.3 km
  • Front Street - 20 min drive - 28.3 km

Getting around

  • Traverse City, MI (TVC-Cherry Capital) - 29 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Light of Day Organics - ‬9 min drive
  • ‪Lake Ann Brewing Company - ‬11 min drive
  • ‪Pegtown Station - ‬8 min drive
  • ‪Papa J's - ‬8 min drive
  • ‪Red Door Coffee House - ‬11 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Empire Therapy-AC/GameRoom/Fireplace/HotTub pet-friendly?

Yes, this property allows dogs (limit 4 total) with a maximum weight of up to 23 kg per pet.

How much does it cost to stay at Empire Therapy-AC/GameRoom/Fireplace/HotTub?

As of 8 Nov 2025, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Empire Therapy-AC/GameRoom/Fireplace/HotTub on 9 Nov 2025 start from AU$584.91, including taxes and fees. This price is based on the lowest nightly price found in the last 24 hours for stays in the next 30 days. Prices are subject to change. Choose your dates for more accurate prices.

What time is check-in at Empire Therapy-AC/GameRoom/Fireplace/HotTub?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Empire Therapy-AC/GameRoom/Fireplace/HotTub?

Checkout is at 11:00 AM.

Where is Empire Therapy-AC/GameRoom/Fireplace/HotTub located?

Located in the heart of Empire, this holiday home is 0.4 mi (0.6 km) from Polack Lake and within 3 miles (5 km) of Holden Lake and Brooks Lake. Pearl Lake and Armstrong Lake are also within 3 miles (5 km).

About the host

Hosted by Joe and Kelsey Testa

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