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Remodeled farmhouse near downtown with a firepit, central AC & washer/dryer,

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Outdoor dining
3 bedrooms, iron/ironing board, Internet, bed sheets
Fridge, microwave, oven, stovetop
TV, fireplace
TV, fireplace

Reviews

8.2 out of 10
Very good

Entire home

3 bedrooms2 bathroomsSleeps 9148 sq m

Popular amenities

  • Beach view
  • Pet-friendly
  • Dryer
  • Parking available
  • Barbecue grill
  • Washer

Explore the area

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

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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.

Remodeled farmhouse near downtown with a firepit, central AC & washer/dryer,

Beach House

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This historic home is located less than a half mile from Lake Michigan and South Bar Lake. It’s been completely renovated with your comfort in mind, and features quality furnishings, central air conditioning, and a private washer/dryer.

After a fun-filled day at the lake, come home to a comfortable living room featuring a sofa, fireplace, and TV. The well-appointed kitchen is at your disposal for when the group gets hungry. Dine together at the dining table fit for four, or at the picnic table outside. While in the backyard, be sure to take advantage of the firepit - perfect for keeping warm by while stargazing at night.

THINGS TO KNOW
This property is managed by Vacasa Michigan LLC.

If you are bringing a dog on your trip, the pet fee is already included in your quote when selecting ‘Yes’ to pets. No more dogs are allowed.
Parking notes: There is free parking available for 2 vehicles.



Damage waiver: The total cost of your reservation for this Property includes a nightly damage waiver fee, plus tax if applicable (the “Damage Waiver”). (A discount may be applied for stays of 28 nights or longer, if permitted.) The Damage Waiver covers you for up to $3,000 of accidental damage to the Property or its contents (such as furniture, fixtures, and appliances) as long as you report the incident to the host prior to checking out. The Damage Waiver fee eliminates the need for a traditional security deposit.
More information can be downloaded from the "Rental Agreement" on the checkout page.

Due to local laws or HOA requirements, guests must be at least 25 years of age to book. Guests under 25 must be accompanied by a parent or legal guardian for the duration of the reservation.
During your stay at this holiday home, you're just a quick walk from Philip A. Hart Visitor Center. Laundry facilities are available. A kitchen and 2 bathrooms are available in the holiday home.
  • Air-conditioned home with kitchen, washing machine and 2 bathrooms
  • Amenities include laundry facilities
  • Within a 15-minute walk of Lake Michigan and Sleeping Bear Dunes National Lakeshore
Remodeled farmhouse near downtown with a firepit, central AC & washer/dryer, offers its guests barbecue grills and laundry facilities. The front desk is open around the clock.

Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in the house: Internet access

Parking and transport

  • Parking on site

Kitchen

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Cookware, dishware, and utensils
  • Dishwasher
  • Hob
  • Microwave
  • Oven
  • Refrigerator

Bedrooms

  • 3 bedrooms
  • Bedsheets provided
  • Sofa bed

Bathroom

  • 2 bathrooms
  • Towels provided

Living spaces

  • Fireplace
  • Living room

Entertainment

  • TV with cable/satellite channels

Outdoor areas

  • Barbecue grill
  • Firepit
  • Patio

Laundry

  • Laundry facilities
  • Washing machine

Comfort

  • Air conditioning
  • Heating

Pets

  • Pet friendly

Suitability/Accessibility

  • Smoke-free property
  • Note from host: Smoking is not permitted anywhere on the premises.

Services and conveniences

  • Iron/ironing board

Location highlights

  • In the city centre

Safety features

  • Carbon monoxide detector (host has indicated there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property)
  • Smoke detector (host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property)
  • First aid kit
  • Fire extinguisher

General

  • Unit size: 1,596 square feet

Policies

Check-in

Check-in time starts at 4:00 PM
Contactless check-in and check-out are available
Minimum check-in age - 25

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

Rules

For information about quiet hours, please refer to the listing description.

Pets

  • Pets are welcome
    • Service animals are exempt from fees.
  • Note from host: Dogs only. Max of 1. Weight limit: 60 lbs each.

Children and extra beds

  • Children are welcome.

Events

No events allowed

Smoking

Smoking is not permitted
Smoking is not permitted anywhere on the premises.

Important information

You need to know

This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business or profession.
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 and a first aid kit
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
You will receive an email from the host with check-in and check-out instructions. You will also receive an email from Vrbo with a link to a Vrbo account, which will enable you to manage your booking.
If you cancel your booking, you'll be subject to the host's cancellation policy. In accordance with EU regulations about consumer rights, property booking services are not subject to the right of withdrawal.

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Remodeled farmhouse near downtown with a firepit, central AC & washer/dryer, Reviews

Reviews

8.2

Very good

Rating 10 - Excellent. 4 out of 11 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 4 out of 11 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 3 out of 11 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 11 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 11 reviews

8.6/10

Cleanliness

8.0/10

Amenities

8.0/10

Property conditions & facilities

6.0/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

6/10 Okay

Nicole V.

Liked: Cleanliness
The AC did not work. The property manager came out and tried to fix the issue and the AC only worked for 10 min after the “repair”. It was very hot and stuff especially in the upstairs bedrooms. Location was fine and listing was otherwise accurate, but way over priced for the unit. Would not stay here again.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

k g.

Liked: Cleanliness
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2024

8/10 Good

Christine R., Midland, USA

Liked: Cleanliness

Empire Beach House

We had an amazing time and loved that this house was in walking distance of the beach and all our favorite places in Empire. The neighborhood is nice and the neighbors (local) were so friendly. The house was plenty big enough for our family of 6. The kitchen was big but could definitely use some upgrades to the utensils (pan handles all loose, minimal utensils available, light bulbs out, cabinets loose). The beds were not the most comfortable so would suggest a foam pad if needed.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2023

6/10 Okay

Jaimi B.

Would not stay again/low value for the cost

Good location, updated, and enough space for all of us, comfortable beds. However it took two hours to gain access to the property after we arrived at 6:30 and it was very frustrating being left on hold or having calls unanswered. There was nothing to cook meals with. More knives/utensils than I have ever seen in my life but no proper pots or pans, baking sheets, etc. I spent hundreds of unplanned dollars eating out (between higher prices in general and vacation town markups) because we could not cook some of our meals and the pantry was not stocked with basics. Backyard was unkempt, could not use the grill because it was across the yard and we did not want to pick up ticks. Outdoor fire pit not useable and indoor gas fireplace wasn’t working. There was no exercise equipment or room as advertised. There was no first aid kit as advertised. Need to bring your own beach umbrella, chairs, etc. Local property manager was helpful with a broken cabinet door and seemed to genuinely care about making sure everything in the house was as good as it could be.
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2023

10/10 Excellent

Linda S.

Liked: Cleanliness

Empire Beach House

Clean, comfortable, close to beautiful hikes and beaches.
Stayed 3 nights in May 2023

8/10 Good

Judith K.

Liked: Cleanliness

Retirement

Family gathering. Looked forward to the indoor and outdoor fireplace. No wood for outdoor and indoor fireplace didn’t work. Called got no response back.
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2022