Quiet and charming, views of historic Leelanau county, close to beaches | House in Empire

10.0 (88 Reviews) |   2 Bedrooms  1 Bathroom  6 Guests
Empire House | Quiet and charming, views of historic Leelanau county, close to beaches

2 Bedroom House in Empire

The property is located within Sleeping Bear Dunes National Lakeshore, close to hiking trails and beaches. Empire beach, only two miles from the property, was named one of the top 21 beaches in the world. The Village of Empire is just a couple of miles up M-22 and includes restaurants, coffee and shopping. Enjoy open views by sitting on the front porch or by the campfire (firewood included) and all that Leelanau County has to offer— dune bluffs, rivers for kayaking, and amazing views of Lake Michigan.
The house features one master bedroom (queen) and an open loft upstairs with three beds (2 twin and 1 full size). There is a full size kitchen (cookware included), living room, and one full bathroom. The laundry room includes a washer and dryer for you to use. We provide towels but do not provide bed linens nor pillows— please bring bed linens and/or blankets. Central A/C, satellite TV and Wi-Fi are provided. There is a smart TV in the living room and master bedroom. The living room TV includes a DVD player and a long list of DVD movies you are more than welcome to enjoy.

Quiet and charming, views of historic Leelanau county, close to beaches is located in Empire. Quiet and charming, views of historic Leelanau county, close to beaches provides accommodation, featuring Parking, TV, Bedding/Linens, among other amenities. This House features Parking, TV, Bedding/Linens, to make your stay a comfortable one.

Quiet and charming, views of historic Leelanau county, close to beaches has 2 Bedrooms , 1 Bathroom, and max occupancy of 6 people. The minimum rental for this property is 1 nights, but this can change depending on the season you plan on staying. Previous guests have given good rated it, and VRBO labeled it a top-rated House because of the excellent services rendered by the owner or manager of this House, and has consistently provided great experiences for their guests. Most families or guests that use it recommend it to their friends and some of them are repeat guests. House has a friendly neighborhood, and the Empire has interesting places to visit. If you want to learn more about the House in Empire, such as places to visit and things to do nearby, you can check below to learn more.

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Amenities

Air Conditioner
Parking
TV
View
Ocean View
Balcony/Terrace
Security/Safety
Sports/Activities
Bedding/Linens
Wellness Facilities
Fireplace/Heating
Entertainment
Barbecue/Outdoor Cooking
Child Friendly
Internet
Kitchen
Laundry

Facility Overview

Air Conditioner
  • Heating
  • Air conditioning
Bathrooms
  • Towels provided
  • Hair dryer
  • Toilet paper
  • Bathtub or shower
  • 1 bathroom
Bedroom
  • 2 bedrooms
  • Dining table
  • Living room
Kitchen
  • Coffee grinder
  • Stovetop
  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Refrigerator
  • Microwave
  • Paper towels
  • Oven
  • Toaster
  • Cookware/dishes/utensils
Laundry
  • Near laundromat
  • Washing machine and dryer
  • Laundry facilities
Ocean view
  • Beach towels
Parking
  • Onsite parking
  • Car required
Pet Friendly
  • No pets allowed
Accessibility
  • Smoke-free property
Activities
  • Cycling nearby
  • Ecotours nearby
  • Birdwatching nearby
  • Hiking nearby
  • Winery tours nearby
  • Hiking/biking trails nearby
  • Fishing nearby
  • Power boating nearby
  • Swimming nearby
Entertainment
  • Books
  • Arcade/game room
  • DVD player
  • Foosball table
  • Games
  • Table tennis
  • Smart TV with cable/satellite service
  • Video library
General
  • Unit size: 1000 sq ft (93 sq m)
  • English
  • In a rural location
Guest Services
  • Children's books
  • Children's games
  • Children's toys
Internet
  • WiFi available
Outdoors
  • Garden
  • Barbecue grill
  • Porch or lanai
  • Firepit
Security/Safety
  • Fire extinguisher
  • Smoke detector installed (host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property)
  • Carbon monoxide detector installed (host has indicated there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property)
  • First aid kit
Skiing
  • Close to skiing

Policies

Check-in
Check-in time starts at 3:00 pm minimum check-in age: 21
Check-out
Check-out before 12:00 pm
Child Policy
Children are welcome.
Event Policy
No events allowed
Pet Policy
Pets not allowed
Smoking Policy
Smoking is not permitted

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 host has indicated there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property onsite parties or group events are strictly prohibited safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher and a first aid kit special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed 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

Reviews

Cecile W.
Aug 31, 2025 02:31:26 AM
Review Score:   10
Summary: Great place for a peaceful stay.
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