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Borealis Haus Modern Downtown | Grill | Patio

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A red two-story house with a covered porch and a stone foundation.
A red building with a covered porch, a number '9902' above the door, and a view of a grassy area in the background.
A two-story house with a red exterior, a stone foundation, and a covered porch.
A modern living room with green chairs, a glass coffee table, and a large window with a view of the outdoors.
A modern living room with a green chair, a glass coffee table, and a wooden bookshelf.

Reviews

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional

Highlights

  • Top rated beach location
    Discover paradise at this top rated beach location.
  • On-site fitness centre
    A rare find - enjoy convenient access to fitness facilities during your stay.
  • Centrally-located
    You're never far from where you need to be with this convenient location.
  • Discover nearby landmarks
    Near Lake Michigan

Popular amenities

  • On-site fitness centre
  • Air-conditioning
  • Refrigerator
  • Washing machine
  • Onsite parking available
  • Outdoor furniture

Explore the area

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Empire, MI
  • Place, Philip A. Hart Visitor Center
    ‪2 min walk‬
  • Place, Sleeping Bear Dunes National Lakeshore
    ‪7 min walk‬
  • Place, Empire Bluff Trail
    ‪3 min drive‬
  • Airport, Traverse City, MI (TVC-Cherry Capital)
    ‪41 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

3 bedrooms (sleeps 9)

Basement Room

1 Queen Bed

Bedroom 1

1 Queen Bed

Bedroom 2

1 Double Bed

Bedroom 3

1 Single Bunk Bed

Living Room

1 Double Sofa Bed

2 bathrooms, 1 half bathroom

Bathroom 1

Toilet · Shower only

Bathroom 2

Toilet · Shower only

Bathroom 3

Toilet

Spaces

Kitchen
Dining area

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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

  • Philip A. Hart Visitor Center - 2 min walk - 0.2 km
  • Sleeping Bear Dunes National Lakeshore - 7 min walk - 0.6 km
  • beach near Village Park - 13 min walk - 1.1 km
  • beach near Downtown Mmpire - 15 min walk - 1.3 km
  • Empire Bluff Trail - 3 min drive - 1.8 km

Getting around

  • Traverse City, MI (TVC-Cherry Capital) - 43 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Trattoria Funistrada - ‬14 min drive
  • ‪Shipwreck Cafe - ‬5 min walk
  • ‪Joes Friendly Tavern - ‬8 min walk
  • ‪Empire Village Pizza & Spirits - ‬7 min walk
  • ‪La Becasse - ‬14 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Borealis Haus Modern Downtown | Grill | Patio pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

How much is parking at Borealis Haus Modern Downtown | Grill | Patio?

On-site parking is available at the property.

What time is check-in at Borealis Haus Modern Downtown | Grill | Patio?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Borealis Haus Modern Downtown | Grill | Patio?

Checkout is at 10:00 AM.

Where is Borealis Haus Modern Downtown | Grill | Patio located?

Located in Downtown Empire, this holiday home is within a 10-minute walk of Philip A. Hart Visitor Center and Sleeping Bear Dunes National Lakeshore. Lake Michigan is 0.9 mi (1.4 km) away.

Reviews

9.4

Exceptional

Reviews are presented in chronological order, subject to a moderation process, and verified unless otherwise labelled.
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Rating 10 - Excellent. 10 out of 12 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 1 out of 12 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 0 out of 12 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 1 out of 12 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 12 reviews

9.6/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Check-in

9.4/10

Communication

10/10

Location

9.2/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
We loved stay at the Borealis House! The house had everything we needed to feel at home! We highly recommend staying here, it’s close to hikes at SB Lakeshore and Empire is a charming small town.
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2026
From a partner site

10/10 Excellent

Peaceful retreat for our famil

We really enjoyed our peaceful getaway to Empire, MI and Borealis Haus. The house was well set up, with everything we needed and ample space for our family. We enjoyed quiet mornings with coffee on the front porch and family dinners in the evening on the back deck. We loved how close the house was to Empire (a short bike ride) and to some of the other great beaches on the National Lakeshore.
Verified review

8/10 Good

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location
Location was excellent and property was very clean and nice. My only concern was the bed configuration and room temperature for the upstairs bedrooms. We had 8 adults and one of the bedrooms contained bunkbeds. We did find some fans in the basement, which helped a little with the temperature, but 1 adult couple ended up sleeping on the couch due to the warm temperature.
Stayed 5 nights in Aug 2026
From a partner site

10/10 Excellent

Great House!

Beautiful house, great location, friendly neighbors! Would definitely stay again.
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Family Getaway

Beautiful, spacious, clean home!!! Accurately described in listing. Nice neighborhood and close to beach!!!
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Weekend up in Empire

We had a Gig in Empire and needed a place for my band to stay, and this house was perfect! Super cool layout and styling, and a great spot close to the beach and downtown Empire. Thanks
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Lovely home in Empire

Great location. Beautiful modern home. It had all the necessities for cooking meals and hanging out with family. Short walk or drive to the beach or gelato at Grocer’s Daughter. New EV charger across M-22 is super fast and reasonably priced.
Stayed 8 nights in Jul 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Great communication and clean stay

Overall it was a great stay. The house was well organized. The microwave in the basement next to the washer and dryer is a little weird. The beds were not comfortable at all. The best bed was oddly the pullout sofa. The hosts were great and stayed in touch throughout the stay. The house is about 5 mins from the beach, which was really nice. Overall it was great.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Cute house in empire!

Super clean, in a small neighborhood with friendly neighbors. Everything we needed! Super close to empire beach, "downtown", hiking and dunes. Walked outside each night for amazing star gazing from the house. Would definitely stay here again! If you have little kids, the twin beds are on the floor and all the outlets are baby proof. But my teens did great in the beds too! Loved the two bathrooms...
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
This was our 12th VRBO in Leelanau County, and the Borealis Haus was one of the best yet. The location was perfectly situated in the village, allowing us to rent electric bikes and access the Heritage Trail within minutes. We appreciated that the Glen Lake Marina, dunes, and beach were all within a short distance of the house. Borealis Haus had everything we needed, including an open kitchen, plenty of seating, and a back patio to enjoy relaxing evenings. The house was unique as it was decorated like a ski chalet, and reminded our visiting relatives from Slovakia of a European home. We appreciated the hosts and their efforts to make everything about our stay enjoyable. We loved the home and think you will too. The Green-Miko Family.
The rear patio with garden views.
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2025
Verified review

4/10 Poor

Liked: Check-in, location
Disliked: Communication

Great location but a few problems

Perfect location for the dunes, beach time, and shopping. House is cute and mostly clean. Washer was unusable due to the mold/mildew smell. Microwave is in the basement laundry room. Fridge in kitchen is terrible, food felt room temp and we could not freeze ice packs overnight even with temp set low. “Twin beds” are absolutely ridiculous. These are cheap IKEA frames on the floor with basically pads (not mattresses) that might be ok for very little children. Not ok for big kids and we would have been furious if we had planned to have an adult in that room. My kids ended up putting the cheap mattress from there onto the cheap pull out couch bed in the living room. Worst is the outside door locks - there is a YouTube video about the terrible front door lock. We could not get it to work (they barely did in their video) so we could not lock the door from outside. I texted the owner about the door lock and they asked what property I was at. Are there multiple homes with locks that don’t work? Overall, house is cute and mostly clean, great location. But beware of these issues!! They also make you pay for a separate insurance for the stay and had a large deposit.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025
Response from VrboOwner on 13 Aug 2025
Thank you for your feedback. We appreciate your recognition of our location, which we believe is one of our strong points. Regarding your concerns: 1. The "lift and lock" mechanism on our doors is designed for safety and energy efficiency, and we provide videos and instructions to assist guests. 2. We noticed the refrigerator was set to hibernation mode, which likely contributed to the cooling issues you experienced. 3. The beds were clearly pictured, and we also had a queen bed available in the finished basement, along with a queen pull-out couch for added comfort. 4. The microwave in the basement is intended for the convenience of those staying there and provide more room in the kitchen for cooking. 5. Our new LG front-load washer did not have any odors prior to your stay, and we’re addressing the issue noted after your departure. 6. The damage deposit details are highlighted in our house rules and descriptions to ensure clarity for all guests. 7. We take pride in our home's design and amenities, from premium fixtures to custom artwork. We genuinely wish you had reached out during your stay, as we strive to address any issues promptly. We’re committed to providing a beautiful and enjoyable experience for all our guests. Lastly, we’ve recently upgraded the beds to enhance guest comfort further. Thank you again for your input—it helps us improve!
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
This house was great for our stay. The neighborhood is beautiful, and the neighbors were all very friendly. Central a/c was very appreciated, and the outdoor spaces are amazing. From grilling on the back porch to relaxing in the evenings on the front porch, there was plenty of space to relax and play.
Stayed 6 nights in Jun 2026
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