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A dining area with a wooden table, chairs, and a chandelier. There is a balcony with a view of greenery.
A front door with a purple panel, flanked by two white-paneled doors with glass panels.
A wooden interior with a dining area, kitchen, and large windows.
A spacious living area with a sofa, coffee table, dining table, and chairs. There is a kitchen in the background, and the room has wooden beams on the ceiling.
A single-story house with a garage, surrounded by trees and a driveway.

Entire home

2 bedrooms3 bathrooms

Popular amenities

  • Kitchen
  • Washer
  • Dryer
  • Pet friendly
  • Free WiFi
  • Air conditioning

Explore the area

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

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About the neighborhood

Empire

Located in Empire (Downtown Mmpire), this vacation home is within a 15-minute walk of Lake Michigan and Sleeping Bear Dunes National Lakeshore. .This vacation home is 0.6 mi (1 km) from South Bar Lake and 0.6 mi (1 km) from Empire Bluff Trail.
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What's nearby

  • Sleeping Bear Dunes National Lakeshore - 7 min walk - 0.4 miles
  • Philip A. Hart Visitor Center - 13 min walk - 0.7 miles
  • beach near Village Park - 13 min walk - 0.7 miles
  • beach near Downtown Mmpire - 15 min walk - 0.8 miles
  • Empire Bluff Trail - 16 min walk - 0.9 miles

Getting around

  • Cherry Capital Airport (TVC) - 50 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Shipwreck Cafe - ‬10 min walk
  • ‪Joes Friendly Tavern - ‬9 min walk
  • ‪Empire Village Pizza & Spirits - ‬12 min walk
  • ‪Food For Thought - ‬7 min drive
  • ‪Little Finger Eatery - ‬9 min walk

About this property

Entire place

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

Empire Escape Walk to the Beach & Downtown Empire

Empire Escape | Walk to the Beach & Downtown Empire
Tuck into the heart of one of northern Michigan's most beloved villages — Empire Escape puts you less than a mile from both the Empire public beach and downtown, right at the gateway to Sleeping Bear Dunes National Lakeshore. Whether you're here for the dunes, the sunsets, or simply to unplug, this spacious multi-level home has everything your group of up to 9 needs to settle in and stay awhile.
The Space
Empire Escape sleeps 9 guests across three comfortable sleeping areas, making it ideal for families, friend groups, or multi-generational getaways. The main level features a bright, open-concept layout where the living room, dining area, and fully equipped kitchen flow seamlessly together — perfect for gathering after a day on the water. Step out onto the top deck and you'll find an outdoor dining table, comfortable seating, a gas grill, and a fire pit ready for evening s'mores and stargazing.
Bedrooms & Bathrooms
🛏 King Ensuite — A private king bedroom with its own walk-in shower bathroom for a true retreat feel.
🛏 Queen Bedroom — Bright and comfortable, with a Jack-and-Jill bathroom connecting to the hallway, featuring a full tub/shower combination.
🛏 Downstairs Bunk Room — Perfect for kids or extra guests, this lower-level room features a twin-over-twin bunk bed, a separate twin bed, and a full-size sleeper sofa — sleeping up to 5. A full bathroom with shower and a convenient laundry room round out the lower level.
Location
📍 0.5 miles to downtown Empire — 2-minute drive or easy walk to restaurants, shops, the Sleeping Bear Dunes Visitor Center, and the Empire Bluffs trailhead
📍 0.6 miles to Empire Public Beach on Lake Michigan
📍 Minutes from Pierce Stocking Scenic Drive, Glen Lake, and the iconic Sleeping Bear Dunes
Empire is small-town northern Michigan at its finest. Book your stay at Empire Escape and see why guests keep coming back.

Please note we have 2 window units on the main floor; living room and in the foyer. Keeps the has cool.
Make yourself comfortable in this air-conditioned vacation home, featuring a kitchen with a refrigerator and an oven. Complimentary wireless internet access keeps you connected, and a Smart television is provided for your entertainment. Conveniences include a microwave and a coffee/tea maker.
Guests will find features like internet access and onsite parking.

Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in the house: Free WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • Car recommended
  • Parking on site

Kitchen

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

Dining

  • Dining table

Bedrooms

  • 2 bedrooms
  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • 3 bathrooms
  • Bathtub or shower
  • Shower
  • Towels provided

Living spaces

  • Dining table

Entertainment

  • Smart TV

Laundry

  • Washing machine

Comfort

  • Air conditioning
  • Heating

Pets

  • Pet friendly

Suitability/Accessibility

  • Smoking not allowed

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

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
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

Rules

Must sign rental agreement upon booking
A $1000 security hold will be placed 2 days prior to arrival and released 7 days after departure
Must follow all house rules including but not limited to no pets, no smoking, no parties!

Pets

Pets allowed
Service animals are welcome, and are exempt from fees

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 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, a first aid kit, and a deadbolt lock
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

We should mention

A car is recommended for transportation to and from this property

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