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Home in Downtown Empire! Walk to the beach!

Vacation home in Empire, 9-minute walk to Lake Michigan

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4 bedrooms, iron/ironing board, WiFi, bed sheets - Home in Downtown Empire! Walk to the beach! (Empire)
Nestled in the heart of downtown Empire, this charming cottage offers a warm welcome with its beautifully remodeled interior. Take a short stroll to Empire Beach, explore local shops and art galleries or grab a bike and ride along the Heritage trail.

Reviews

10 out of 10
Exceptional

Entire home

4 bedrooms2 bathroomsSleeps 8

Popular amenities

  • Washer
  • Dryer
  • Air conditioning

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About this property

Entire place

You'll have the entire home to yourself and will only share it with other guests in your party.

Home in Downtown Empire! Walk to the beach!

This newly remodeled, four bedroom cottage located in the center of downtown Empire is the perfect place to call home while exploring Leelanau County and the Sleeping Bear National Lakeshore. Within walking distance to everything; beautiful Empire Beach, shops, ice cream, family friendly restaurants, art gallery, library and gas station. Grab a bike and hop on the paved Heritage bike trail or take a hike at the famous Empire Bluffs trail.

The cottage offers two bedrooms on the first floor. Both of these bedrooms offer a king bed. One of the first floor bedrooms has an attached small, but full bath. The second full bath is also located on the first floor. Both bathrooms offer beautiful walk in showers, we do not have a bathtub.

The upstairs offers two bedrooms. One room with a full size bed and the other with two twins. Each upstairs bedroom has it's own mini split to easily control the rooms temperature.

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Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in the house: WiFi

Bedrooms

  • 4 bedrooms
  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • 2 bathrooms
  • Hair dryer
  • Shampoo
  • Shower
  • Soap
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels provided

Laundry

  • Laundry facilities
  • Washing machine

Comfort

  • Air conditioning
  • Heating

Pets

  • No pets allowed

Suitability/Accessibility

  • Smoking not allowed

Services and conveniences

  • Iron/ironing board

Safety features

  • Carbon monoxide detector not reported (host has not indicated whether there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property; consider bringing a portable detector)
  • Smoke detector not reported (host has not indicated whether there is a smoke detector on the property)

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Policies

Check-in

Check-in time starts at 3:00 PM
Minimum check-in age: 21

Check-out

Check-out before 10:00 AM

Special check-in instructions

You will receive an email from the host with check-in and check-out instructions
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

Pets

Pets not allowed

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome

Events

No events allowed

Smoking

Smoking is not permitted

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
Onsite parties or group events are strictly prohibited
Host has not indicated whether there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property; consider bringing a portable detector with you on the trip
Host has not indicated whether there is a smoke detector on the property
This property is managed through our partner, Vrbo. You will receive an email from Vrbo with a link to a Vrbo account, where you can change or cancel your reservation

About the neighborhood

Downtown Mmpire, a neighborhood in Empire, is home to this vacation 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. Visit our Empire travel guide
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What's nearby

  • Landscape at sunrise of sand dune, clouds, and waters of Lake Michigan, Sleeping Bear Dunes National Lakeshore, Michigan, USA
    Philip A. Hart Visitor Center
    8 min walk - 0.7 km
  • Sleeping Bear Dunes National Lakeshore featuring general coastal views
    Sleeping Bear Dunes National Lakeshore
    16 min walk - 1.4 km
  • Fall color tour in Northern Michigan. Endless beauty. #OnTheRoad
    Empire Bluff Trail
    4 min drive - 2.2 km
  • Pie is Life!
    Front Street
    32 min drive - 46.4 km
  • Lake cabins abandoned on coast during winter with frozen lake
    Crystal Mountain
    36 min drive - 49.1 km

Getting around

  • Cherry Capital Airport (TVC)
    43 min drive

Restaurants

  • Joes Friendly Tavern
    2 min walk
  • Shipwreck Cafe
    5 min walk
  • Trattoria Funistrada
    13 min drive
  • Empire Village Pizza & Spirits
    7 min walk
  • Food For Thought
    7 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Home in Downtown Empire! Walk to the beach! pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

What time is check-in at Home in Downtown Empire! Walk to the beach! ?

Check-in begins at 3:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Home in Downtown Empire! Walk to the beach! ?

Check-out is at 10:00 AM.

Where is Home in Downtown Empire! Walk to the beach! located?

Located in Downtown Mmpire, this vacation home is within a 10-minute walk of Philip A. Hart Visitor Center and Lake Michigan. Sleeping Bear Dunes National Lakeshore is 0.9 mi (1.5 km) away.

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Home in Downtown Empire! Walk to the beach! Reviews

Reviews

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Cleanliness

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Location

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

gretchen p.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Perfect spot for a girls weekend.
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Barbara H.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
What a great place! Beautifully redone/decorated, comfy, clean, and close to the beach. A perfect place for our family to stay! Thanks!
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Stefanie G.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Loved it!!!
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Libby W.

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

Midsommar celebration

It's a beautiful house, re-done on the inside. The location and front porch are PRIMO! The house is very well appointed with everything you might need. The host is A! Thank you Leah!
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2025