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Park Place Guest House 600 feet from Lake Michigan Beach

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A two-story house with a stone foundation, a garage, and a well-maintained lawn.
An outdoor patio area with stone flooring, a fire pit, and several chairs and a table.
A residential street with a sidewalk, a white bench, and a stone pillar.
A cozy living room with a fireplace, a television, and comfortable seating.
A kitchen with wooden cabinets, a white microwave, a stove, a toaster, and a refrigerator.

Reviews

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional
This vacation home offers space for 6 guests with 2 bedrooms and 2 bathrooms. It features adventure activities like kayaking, personal motor watercraft, and hiking or biking. Enjoy beach views from the patio. Sports enthusiasts can find golf nearby. The location is near the village and attractions like Little Glen Lake and Glen Lake.

Highlights

  • Family fun awaits
    Top-rated for families.
  • 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.
2 bedrooms2 bathroomsSleeps 6

Popular amenities

  • Onsite parking available
  • Kitchen
  • Washing machine
  • Air-conditioning
  • Barbecue
  • Deck or patio

Explore the area

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

Rooms & beds

2 bedrooms (sleeps 6)

Bedroom 1

1 Queen Bed

Bedroom 2

1 Queen Bed and 2 Single Beds

2 bathrooms

Bathroom 1

Toilet · Shower only

Bathroom 2

Toilet · Shower only

Spaces

Deck or patio
Kitchen
Dining area

About this property

Park Place Guest House 600 feet from Lake Michigan Beach

Park Place Guest House at Empire Beach
Vacation at the beach in this two bedroom, two bathroom 1900 sq. ft. house / cottage that partially overlooks Lake Michigan and South Bar Lake. Walk the tree lined sidewalk 600 ft to the Lake Michigan shore and play on the sand beach. Lake Michigan water level fluctuates every year. Visit Empire Michigan webcam for current lake conditions. There is extensive playground equipment at the beach. The Village of Empire which is seven miles south of Glen Arbor is home to the Sleeping Bear Dunes National Park Visitor Center. The Sleeping Bear Heritage Bike Trail winds through the woods and is paved from Empire to the 'Dune Climb' and continues into Glen Arbor. The trail has been extended north along M-22 to Bohemian Road.
From the rear bedroom window of Park Place Guest House view deer feeding in the nature preserve.
Within walking distance of one block to the east are the Post Office, Bank, Friendly's Tavern, the Bicycle and Surf Shop and Tiffany's Ice Cream Parlor. Two blocks to the east is the Public Library. Three blocks to the east is the gas station/convenience store and the Shipwreck Café. This is truly a unique location.
Park Place Guest House has the appearance of being one structure with Park Place Empire, but each is totally separate and has complete privacy from the other.
Because our Lake Michigan home is special to us, we request great care and consideration from our renters.
PLEASE NOTE THAT SHEETS AND TOWELS ARE NOT SUPPLIED

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House Rules

Check in after 4:00 PM
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

No pets allowed
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Smoking

Smoking is not permitted

Check-out instructions

The host requires you to complete the following before checking out:
Remove personal items, remove leftover food and drinks and take out the rubbish
Turn off the lights and lock the doors
Please leave the 2 house keys and Empire beach parking pass on the Kitchen counter
Failure to complete these may result in a negative review from the host.

Important information

You need to know

Property # 7114421
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 no carbon monoxide detector on the property, but there are gas appliances; 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, a first aid kit and a deadlock
This property has outdoor spaces, such as balconies, patios and terraces, which may not be suitable for children; if you have any concerns, we recommend contacting the property prior to your arrival to confirm that they can accommodate you in a suitable room

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. Discover the area's water adventures with jet skiing and kayaking nearby, or enjoy the great outdoors with hiking and cycling.
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Empire, MI

What's nearby

  • South Bar Lake - 1 min walk - 0.1 km
  • beach near Village Park - 2 min walk - 0.2 km
  • Philip A. Hart Visitor Center - 13 min walk - 1.1 km
  • Sleeping Bear Dunes National Lakeshore - 17 min walk - 1.4 km
  • Empire Bluff Trail - 3 min drive - 1.8 km

Getting around

  • Traverse City, MI (TVC-Cherry Capital) - 49 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Joes Friendly Tavern - ‬4 min walk
  • ‪Shipwreck Cafe - ‬10 min walk
  • ‪Empire Village Pizza & Spirits - ‬11 min walk
  • ‪Food For Thought - ‬8 min drive
  • ‪Little Finger Eatery - ‬5 min walk

Frequently asked questions

Is Park Place Guest House 600 feet from Lake Michigan Beach pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

How much does it cost to stay at Park Place Guest House 600 feet from Lake Michigan Beach?

As of 23 Sept 2026, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Park Place Guest House 600 feet from Lake Michigan Beach on 28 Sept 2026 start from AU$1,560, 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.

How much is parking at Park Place Guest House 600 feet from Lake Michigan Beach?

On-site parking is available at the property.

What time is check-in at Park Place Guest House 600 feet from Lake Michigan Beach?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Park Place Guest House 600 feet from Lake Michigan Beach?

Checkout is at 11:00 AM.

Where is Park Place Guest House 600 feet from Lake Michigan Beach located?

Situated in Empire, this holiday home is within 1 mi (2 km) of South Bar Lake, Lake Michigan, and Sleeping Bear Dunes National Lakeshore. Philip A. Hart Visitor Center and Empire Bluff Trail are also within 1 mile (2 km).

Reviews

9.6

Exceptional

Reviews are presented in chronological order, subject to a moderation process, and verified unless otherwise labelled.
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Rating 10 - Excellent. 65 out of 84 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 16 out of 84 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 3 out of 84 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 84 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 84 reviews

9.0/10

Cleanliness

9.8/10

Check-in

9.8/10

Communication

10/10

Location

9.8/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great location.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Such a convenient location and perfect set for our Empire stay. We will be back and already shared with our friends!
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Perfect location, clean and well stocked with everything you need and extras! Beautiful view of South Bar Lake.
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Overall excellent
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
This was our second time staying in this house for vacation and once again it was such a great experience. We absolutely love the proximity to the beach, the loft space for our children, and that it feels like home. On our first night we opted to cook in and it was perfect-we had all the necessary kitchen appliances and it was a great start to our stay. We have truly fallen in love with all Empire has to offer and this vacation house is no exception. It was so easy to communicate with the owner and we are already planning our stay for next year!
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Great place and great location
Stayed 6 nights in Aug 2025
Verified review

6/10 Okay

Liked: Check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
I didn't like the cigarette burns on the night stand.
Stayed 8 nights in Aug 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great location, close to lots of interesting things to do and to a very nice beach. We have stayed in Empire before and really like the village.
Stayed 7 nights in Sep 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Fabulous getaway

We always enjoy our stay, it’s perfect for my family!
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2024
Verified review

8/10 Good

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great location and great house! The only downfall is that the fire pit is shared with the rental next door but there are fire pits on the beach that were awesome for bonfires.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Lovely Empire

We’ve stayed at this property a few times and love it! The location is excellent and we always enjoy our stay!
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2023
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Weekend wedding

Location was great.
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Perfect stay...again.

This was our second visit to this property and are looking forward to the next visit. Just a perfect location.
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2023
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Quiet end of season visit to one of my favorite places to hike. Property well maintained and perfect location. Beach walks, hikes and sunsets everyday. Owner was visiting for part of my stay and was delightful. He cares about this place.
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Summer vacation

Beautiful location. Loved how close the beach is . Home was very spacious and great price for the location !
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2023
Verified review

8/10 Good

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

Great location

We throughly enjoyed this location! Wish there were more kitchen utensils and steak knives.
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
We enjoyed our short stay very much. Weather was too cold for swimming but there are very nice hikes nearby and you can see the waves on the beach from the property. On the last day we have a very nice beach walk. The owner was very responsive to our questions about the WiFi. Highly recommend!
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2025
Verified review

8/10 Good

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

Nice Couple Getaway

My husband and I enjoyed this property it is very close to Lake Michigan in the very cute Village of Empire. Would recommend and hope to be back for future visits.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2023
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

2 minute walk to beach

The location is excellent to access the quaint downtown and beach. The home was comfortable/cozy for our stay w 6 adults. Beds are comfortable too. You are sharing the outdoor ammenities with another VRBO family. Our experience was positive.
Stayed 5 nights in Jun 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Perfect Spot For Shore Lovers

This property is perfect for families that love the Michigan shore! Just a quick one minute easy walk and you can be at the shore playing, soaking up the sun or hunting for great rocks. It’s so convenient to everything.
Stayed 5 nights in May 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

The Perfect Place for an Empire Vacation

Empire has been my family's vacation Happy Place for 26 years, so staying this close to our favorite beach was perfect. This home was clean and comfortable. The Master bedroom had a fantastic view of South Bar Lake. We already booked our stay with this host for 2024!
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2023
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Great stay

We had a great time here! The check in process was seamless & contact with the property owner was easy. We loved how close it was to the beach & walked down nearly every morning and night of our stay. While still too chilly for a full beach day, the access was great. The home was clean & a great spot for our group. Keep in mind there is only one bedroom with a door, so privacy is at a premium.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2023
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Trip to lake michigan

Had a great time. Mother Nature didn’t really cooperate. Loved the location close to the beach, area places around to visit. Kids had fun riding bikes, climbing dunes, and playing on the beach. Thanks for allowing us to spend time in this location.
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2023
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

A little piece of heaven

This property is in the best location. 5 minutes from beach and beautiful backyard sunsets. The house itself is very roomy. Enough space for 6 adults. We enjoyed kayaking, hiking, parasailing (traverse city) walking the beach and having a sunset campfire on the beach with smores. Great week. We would stay again.
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2024
Verified review

8/10 Good

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

Returning Guest

We have stayed at this property before and will likely stay at this property in the future if it is available. It is in a superb location, and it is a very nice house overall, if I had to give constructive criticism I would say, it could use some interior updates to furniture and a good outdoor cleaning around all the benches, patios and windows.
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2024

About the host

Hosted by Randall Parks

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Although I rarely have the opportunity to meet our guests face to face, I enjoy getting to know you through phone calls, email and correspondence. I am a family man who is grateful to have found a little piece of heaven in Empire at Park Place which we enjoy sharing with others who appreciate and respect the home and the area.

What makes this property unique

Location, Location, Location. Beach, natural beauty situated within a quaint village.

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