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

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

8.6 out of 10

Excellent

Entire home

3 bedrooms2 bathroomsSleeps 9148 sq m

Popular amenities

  • Parking available
    Parking available
  • Beach view
    Beach view
  • Gym
    Gym
  • Washer
    Washer
  • Barbecue grill
    Barbecue grill
  • Outdoor space
    Outdoor space

Explore the area

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Empire, MI
  • Philip A. Hart Visitor Center
    7 min walk
  • Sleeping Bear Dunes National Lakeshore
    14 min walk
  • Empire Bluff Trail
    18 min walk
  • Traverse City, MI (TVC-Cherry Capital)
    43 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.

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 vacation home, you're just a quick walk from Philip A. Hart Visitor Center. A gym is available. A kitchen and 2 bathrooms are available in the vacation home.
  • Air-conditioned home with kitchen, washing machine, and 2 bathrooms
  • Onsite recreation includes a gym
  • Within a 15-minute walk of Lake Michigan and Sleeping Bear Dunes National Lakeshore
As a guest of this vacation home, you'll find a fitness center and barbecue grills. The front desk is open around the clock.

Property manager

Vacasa of Michigan

Languages

English, French, German, Italian, Spanish

Property amenities

Internet

  • Internet access

Parking and transport

  • On-site parking

Kitchen

  • Fridge
  • Stovetop
  • Microwave
  • Oven
  • Dishwasher
  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Cookware/dishes/utensils

Bedrooms

  • 3 bedrooms
  • Bed sheets provided
  • Sofa bed

Bathrooms

  • 2 bathrooms
  • Towels provided

Living spaces

  • Fireplace
  • Living room

Entertainment

  • TV with cable/satellite service

Outdoor areas

  • Patio
  • Barbecue
  • Firepit

Laundry

  • Washing machine and dryer

Comfort

  • Air conditioning
  • Heating

Pets

  • No pets allowed

Suitability/Accessibility

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

Services and conveniences

  • Iron/ironing board

Things to do

  • Fitness centre
  • Fitness facilities nearby

Safety features

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

General

  • Unit size: 1596 sq ft (148 sq m)

Policies

Check-in

Check-in time starts at 4:00 PM
Contactless check-in 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

Pets

  • No pets allowed

Children and extra beds

  • Children are welcome.

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
Onsite parties or group events are strictly prohibited
Host has indicated there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property
Host has indicated 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.

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

Reviews

8.6

Excellent

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Rating 8 - Good. 4 out of 8 reviews" "
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8.8/10

Cleanliness

Reviews

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