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Empire Blue - A Northern Michigan getaway at the doorstep of the Sleeping Bear Dunes National Lakeshore

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Beach nearby
Smart TV, fireplace, books
Children’s area
Smart TV, fireplace, books
Microwave, oven, stovetop, dishwasher

Reviews

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful

Entire apartment

3 bedrooms1 bathroom121 sq m

Popular amenities

  • Dryer
  • Parking available
  • Washer
  • Fireplace
  • Kitchen
  • Outdoor space

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Empire, MI
  • Place, Philip A. Hart Visitor Center
    ‪2 min walk‬
  • Place, Sleeping Bear Dunes National Lakeshore
    ‪16 min walk‬
  • Place, Empire Bluff Trail
    ‪4 min drive‬
  • Airport, Traverse City, MI (TVC-Cherry Capital)
    ‪46 min drive‬

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About this property

Entire place

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

Empire Blue - A Northern Michigan getaway at the doorstep of the Sleeping Bear Dunes National Lakeshore

Relax with the whole family at this peaceful place to stay. Located in the M-22 Village of Empire, this is a new home, close to the visitor information center, and walkable to the center of town and the beach. The town of Empire has several shops, art galleries, a library, restaurants, and sporting good supply retailers, including for bikes and beach gear.



*Construction of new homes in this neighborhood may be occurring intermittently during the day.*
During your stay at this apartment building, you're just a quick walk from Philip A. Hart Visitor Center. Enjoy features like laundry facilities. Free WiFi and a kitchen are available in the apartment.
  • Air-conditioned apartment with kitchen, washing machine and fireplace
  • Free WiFi
  • Amenities include laundry facilities
  • Just a 2-minute drive from Sleeping Bear Dunes National Lakeshore and a few minutes from Lake Michigan
As a guest of Empire Blue - A Northern Michigan getaway at the doorstep of the Sleeping Bear Dunes National Lakeshore, you'll find a garden and laundry facilities. The front desk is open around the clock.

This Empire apartment is smoke free.

Property amenities

Beach

  • Beach nearby

Ski

  • Cross-country skiing nearby

Internet

  • Available in the apartment: Free WiFi

Parking and transport

  • Car recommended
  • Onsite parking options include a garage

Kitchen

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Cookware, dishware, and utensils
  • Dishwasher
  • Hob
  • Ice maker
  • Kitchen island
  • Microwave
  • Oven
  • Spices
  • Toaster

Dining

  • Dining table

Bedrooms

  • 3 bedrooms
  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • 1 bathroom
  • Hair dryer
  • Towels provided

Living spaces

  • Dining table
  • Fireplace
  • Separate dining area

Entertainment

  • Books
  • Smart TV

Outdoor areas

  • Garden

Laundry

  • Laundry facilities
  • Washing machine

Work spaces

  • Desk

Comfort

  • Air conditioning
  • Heating

Pets

  • No pets allowed

Suitability/Accessibility

  • Smoke-free property

Services and conveniences

  • Iron/ironing board

Location highlights

  • In a village
  • Near the bay

Things to do

  • Bicycles
  • Boat
  • Golf
  • Kayak
  • Birdwatching nearby
  • Fishing nearby
  • Golfing nearby
  • Hiking/biking trails nearby
  • Kayaking nearby
  • Motor boating nearby
  • Mountain biking nearby
  • Swimming nearby
  • Water tubing nearby
  • Wildlife walks nearby
  • Winery tours nearby

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
  • Deadbolt lock

General

  • Bicycles
  • Garden
  • Unit size: 1,302 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 - 22

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

Pets

  • No pets allowed

Children and extra beds

  • Children are welcome.

Events

No events allowed

Smoking

Smoking is not permitted

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, a first aid kit and a deadlock
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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Reviews

Empire Blue - A Northern Michigan getaway at the doorstep of the Sleeping Bear Dunes National Lakeshore Reviews

9.0

Wonderful

10/10

Cleanliness
Rating 10 - Excellent. 1 out of 2 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 1 out of 2 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 0 out of 2 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 2 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 2 reviews

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Kelsey C.

Liked: Cleanliness
Brand new home in a great location! Excellent communication and beautiful home. We would definitely recommend and stay here again.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025

8/10 Good

Lauren M.

Liked: Cleanliness
Wonderful location, clean and guest friendly.
Stayed 6 nights in Aug 2025