Great Location in Empire- Right on the Sleeping Bear Heritage Trail

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3 bedrooms1+ bathroomSleeps 8

Popular amenities

Kitchen

Barbecue grill

Outdoor space

Check out the area

Empire, MI

Little Glen Lake3 min walk
Sleeping Bear Point Coast Guard Station Maritime Museum6 min drive
Sleeping Bear Dunes National Lakeshore6 min drive
Traverse City, MI (TVC-Cherry Capital)54 min drive

Rooms & beds

3 bedrooms (sleeps 8)

1 bathroom, 1 half bathroom

Bathroom 1

Bathroom 2

Spaces

Deck or patio

Kitchen

Dining Area

About this property

Hill house is the perfect place to stay to experience Northern Michigan. The home is nestled in between the quaint towns of Glen Arbor and Empire with the Sleeping Bear Heritage Trail running right in front of the home. This trail is a paved, non-motorized trail that spans 22-miles between Empire and Bohemia Road. It connects to the attractions throughout Sleeping Bear Dunes National Lakeshore park and will take you through the towns of Glen Arbor and Empire as well. Families can bring their bikes or rent from a local bike shop. Take a quick ride up to the Dune Climb at the Sleeping Bear Dunes National Lakeshore located just 1/2 mile up the road.

The home is a traditional Up North cottage but does offer conveniences such as Wi-Fi and laundry on site. The cottage is clean, well kept, has a fully stocked kitchen, and all of the basic amenities for your family vacation. The home is set up with two rooms for the adults, one with a queen bed and one with a double. There is an extra room for the kids containing a full size bed and a set of bunk beds! Outside of the home, guests can enjoy the firepit and take in the peacefulness of the area. Your well behaved dog does not need to miss out on this family vacation! Guests may bring one dog with them for an additional fee. The proximity to Sleeping Bear sand dunes, the scenic outlook, Lake Michigan and Glen Lake make this property ideal for making lasting memories of a great vacation!

Your well behaved dog will be welcomed with a $150 pet fee per pet.

Please refer to our terms and conditions for the house rules.

Please note that this home is rented for your quiet enjoyment. Due to liability reasons, township rules and insurance policies, day guests are not permitted without expressed permissions from Management. Guest capacity for the home is NOT to be exceeded at any time. Guests not adhering to this rule could face a fine or eviction as outlined in our terms and conditions that are agreed upon by renting our home. Capacity is strictly enforced and randomly checked.

We will provide a starter package of paper towel, toilet paper, garbage bags, hand soap, dish soap and/or dishwasher tabs if a dishwasher is available at the property. Depending on the length of your stay, you may need to purchase more of these items. Other items not included in this list are not guaranteed. Please reach out to management to inquire if a particular amenity is important to your stay, or plan accordingly.

Other Amenities:
Air Conditioning: No
Pets: Yes
Smoking: No
Parties: No
Fireworks: No
Wifi: Yes

Please see rental agreement for cancellation and refund policy.

Property manager

Northland Vacation Rentals

Premier Host

Languages

English

Amenities

Kitchen

Outdoor space

Barbecue grill

Circular pull through driveway, an acre of land, across the road from Glen Lake

Kitchen

Washer

Dryer

Free WiFi

House Rules

Check in after 4:00 PM

Minimum age to rent: 25

Check out before 10:00 AM

Children

Children allowed: ages 0–17

Events

No events allowed

Smoking

Smoking is not permitted

Damage and incidentals

You will be responsible for any damage to the rental property caused by you or your party during your stay.

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

We should mention

A car is required for transport to and from this property

About the area

Empire

This holiday home is located in Empire. The area's natural beauty can be seen at Sleeping Bear Dunes National Lakeshore and Lake Michigan.

Empire, MI

What's nearby

Little Glen Lake - 3 min walk
Pierce Stocking Scenic Drive - 3 min drive
Sleeping Bear Point Coast Guard Station Maritime Museum - 6 min drive
Sleeping Bear Dunes National Lakeshore - 6 min drive
Glen Lake - 6 min drive

Getting around

Traverse City, MI (TVC-Cherry Capital) - 54 min drive

Restaurants

Cherry Public House | Glen Arbor - 7 min drive
Boone Dock's - 7 min drive
Arts Tavern - 7 min drive
Friendly Tavern - 9 min drive
Cherry Republic - 7 min drive

Frequently asked questions

What time is check-in at Great Location in Empire- Right on the Sleeping Bear Heritage Trail?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Great Location in Empire- Right on the Sleeping Bear Heritage Trail?

Checkout is at 10:00 AM.

Where is Great Location in Empire- Right on the Sleeping Bear Heritage Trail located?

Situated in Empire, this holiday home is 0.1 mi (0.2 km) from Little Glen Lake and within 3 miles (5 km) of Pierce Stocking Scenic Drive and Sleeping Bear Point Coast Guard Station Maritime Museum. Sleeping Bear Dunes National Lakeshore and Lake Michigan are also within 6 miles (10 km).

8.0

Very good

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9.6/10

Cleanliness

8.6/10

Check-in

9.0/10

Communication

10/10

Location

7.0/10

Listing accuracy

6/10 Okay

Maureen M.

4 Sept 2021

Liked: Cleanliness, location, listing accuracy

Disliked: Check-in

they did the best they could with what they had?

The mounds of paperwork you require to rent this place is offputting. I seriously thought continuing my search. If you want to see how clean it is, sit on the toilet and close the bathroom door. Grimy. Rustic is a generous word. The house is obviously old but the furniture feels like something rescued from goodwill. The bugs are disgusting. Tell people to put all their food in the fridge. I loved the front deck and the towels are nice.

Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2021

10/10 Excellent

Wojciech P.

31 Aug 2021

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

Perfect location

Great place to stay. All basic amenities present. Very clean. Be aware, parking requires good driving skills but that is just due to the nature and location of this property. Oh, if you bike it is right on the Sleeping Bear Heritage Trail.

Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2021

6/10 Okay

Gina S.

31 July 2021

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location

Disliked: Listing accuracy

Close to everything!

We enjoyed our stay at Hill house. I would have liked to have been told the flooring is OSB throughout the house. While there were rugs, it was not great. Parking was a lot more difficult but we figured it out.

Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2021

10/10 Excellent

Heather C.

10 July 2021

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

Hidden Gem

As long time renters in this area we came across this new listing and were we ever pleased. Excellent location in regard to hiking, biking( on the trail) and beaching. The house is fully stocked from soft bath towels and sheets to a kitchen that was easy to cook in. There’s a charcoal grill and lovely deck for outdoor dining as well. Another plus: pet friendly! We would definitely recommend this rental and would return as well.

Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2021