The Sleeping Bear Hemma

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A modern kitchen with a large island, dining area with chairs, and a living space with a sofa and fireplace.
A spacious living area with a large sofa, a dining table with chairs, a kitchen area, and a TV mounted on the wall.
A modern house with a large glass facade, a covered patio, and a well-maintained lawn.
A modern kitchen with a large island, wooden ceiling, and a dining area with a dark wooden table and chairs.
A modern kitchen with wooden cabinets, a black refrigerator, a central island, pendant lighting, and large windows.

Reviews

10 out of 10
Exceptional

Highlights

  • Made for relaxation
    Top-rated for comfort — guests feel right at home here.
  • Beach equipment
    A rare find — beach equipment ready to go for your days by the sea.
  • Centrally-located
    You're never far from where you need to be with this convenient location.

Popular amenities

  • Patio
  • Barbecue
  • Electric vehicle charging point
  • Air-conditioning
  • Garage parking available
  • Refrigerator

Explore the area

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Empire, MI
  • Place, Dunes Golf Club
    ‪3 min drive‬
  • Place, Sleeping Bear Dunes National Lakeshore
    ‪9 min drive‬
  • Place, Front Street
    ‪29 min drive‬
  • Airport, Traverse City, MI (TVC-Cherry Capital)
    ‪37 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

3 bedrooms (sleeps 9)

Bunk Room

2 Single Bunk Beds

Primary Bedroom

1 King Bed

Queen Bedroom

1 Queen Bed

2 bathrooms

Primary Bathroom

Bathtub · Toilet · Shower only · Jetted bathtub

Shared Bathroom

Bathtub or shower · Toilet

Spaces

Deck or patio
Kitchen
Separate dining area

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About the area

Empire

Empire is home to this holiday home. The area's natural beauty can be seen at Lake Michigan and Sleeping Bear Dunes National Lakeshore. Burnett Park and Sleeping Bear Point Coast Guard Station Maritime Museum are also worth visiting. Kayaking and waterskiing offer great chances to get out on the surrounding water, or you can seek out an adventure with cycling and hiking nearby.
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Empire, MI

What's nearby

  • Dunes Golf Club - 3 min drive - 2.5 km
  • Sleeping Bear Dunes National Lakeshore - 9 min drive - 10.9 km
  • Front Street - 29 min drive - 39.8 km
  • Crystal Mountain - 33 min drive - 54.1 km
  • Traverse City Beach - 36 min drive - 47.4 km

Getting around

  • Traverse City, MI (TVC-Cherry Capital) - 40 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Cherry Republic - ‬16 min drive
  • ‪Art's Tavern - ‬16 min drive
  • ‪Pegtown Station - ‬13 min drive
  • ‪Boonedocks - ‬16 min drive
  • ‪River Club Glen Arbor - ‬16 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is The Sleeping Bear Hemma pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

How much is parking at The Sleeping Bear Hemma?

On-site parking is available at the property.

What time is check-in at The Sleeping Bear Hemma?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at The Sleeping Bear Hemma?

Checkout is at 10:00 AM.

Where is The Sleeping Bear Hemma located?

Situated in Empire, this holiday home is within 6 miles (10 km) of Glen Lake, Garey Lake and Polack Lake. Philip A. Hart Visitor Center and Little Glen Lake are also within 6 miles (10 km).

Reviews

10

Exceptional

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

10/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

10/10

Location

10/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
We absolutely loved our stay in Empire! The house was clean, comfortable, cozy, and perfect for our girls’ weekend. Our host was wonderful and had great communication throughout our stay. We enjoyed every minute and would definitely stay here again!
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2026
Response from VrboOwner on 14 Sept 2026
Thank you for taking such great care of The Sleeping Bear Hemma. You are welcome back anytime.
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Beautiful property and home! Everything was immaculate, great communication from the host, and an overall wonderful experience.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2026
From a partner site

10/10 Excellent

Fall break trip with the family and friends

We had a great time at the Hemma House. It was clean and beautiful. A very cozy home for a moody fall weekend away. We enjoyed a trip to Fishtown in Leland, pizza from Market 22, and couldn’t leave without a trip to Glen Arbor to visit Arts, the M22 store, and the local book shop. We hope to visit again!
From a partner site

10/10 Excellent

Amazing

We spent an incredible weekend at Hemma! They had every amenity you could think of. There was nothing that I needed for my stay. The beds were so comfortable. It was such a nice chill relaxing weekend. Highly recommend staying here. Plus it’s so close to everything! Perfect weekend away!
From a partner site

10/10 Excellent

Very cozy and very inviting

It was a very cozy place very inviting felt like home to us. We really enjoyed our stay for our honeymoon. Thank you for a great experience
From a partner site

10/10 Excellent

Cozy northern MI retreat

We really enjoyed our stay at Sleeping Bear Hemma! The house is beautiful, comfortable, clean and it had everything we needed. The sauna and heated floors were awesome during a cold winter weekend!
From a partner site

10/10 Excellent

Perfect Family Retreat

Our family stayed at Sleeping Bear Hemma for 10 nights, and truly could not have asked for a better experience! I would never have dreamed that it would be even more beautiful than the photos. We've stayed in a lot of rental properties, and have decided this was our most favorite. The kitchen is well stocked with everything you need to cook at home, the beds were very comfortable, and the firepit and sauna were bonuses. Eric was very responsive and helpful during our stay. I hope we'll be back!
From a partner site

10/10 Excellent

Cozy Modern/Scandinavian Getaway

We went up as two families, eager to be close to some skiing and peacefulness. This place exceeded our expectations. From the lovely view, peaceful surroundings, and amazing amenities, we found ourselves able to relax and connect. Some of our favorite things about this place was the winter-wonderland view from the main room, the radiant heating in the floor, the kitchen supplies, and the design of the house (bedrooms and bathroom off of the main hallway and the living room/space/kitchen at the end. The garage could easily fit a truck and a SUV with a topper as well which was nice in the winter. All in all, while we were here in the winter, we could all easily imagine it being just as lovely in the summer and look forward to staying here again!
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