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New home within 1/2 mile of Lake Michigan and 5 miles from the Sleeping Bear Dunes

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Beach nearby
3 bedrooms, desk, iron/ironing board, free WiFi
Smart TV, fireplace, books
Dining
Microwave, oven, stovetop, dishwasher

Reviews

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful

Entire apartment

3 bedrooms2 bathrooms1302 sq ft

Popular amenities

  • Kitchen
  • Washer
  • Dryer
  • Free WiFi
  • Air conditioning
  • Outdoor Space

Explore the area

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Empire, MI
  • Place, Philip A. Hart Visitor Center
    ‪2 min walk‬
  • Place, Sleeping Bear Dunes National Lakeshore
    ‪13 min walk‬
  • Place, beach near Downtown Mmpire
    ‪18 min walk‬
  • Airport, Traverse City, MI (TVC-Cherry Capital)
    ‪40 min drive‬

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Empire Lakeshore Inn
Downtown Mmpire
  • Parking included
  • Free WiFi
  • Air conditioning
  • Housekeeping
4.4 out of 5, Excellent, 1,000 reviews
$269 nightly
The price is $285
Jun 28 - Jun 29
Total with taxes and fees
Empire Lakeshore Inn

About the neighborhood

Empire

With a stay at this apartment in Empire (Downtown Mmpire), you'll be within a 5-minute drive of Sleeping Bear Dunes National Lakeshore and Lake Michigan. .This apartment is 0.3 mi (0.4 km) from Philip A. Hart Visitor Center and 1.2 mi (2 km) from Empire Bluff Trail.
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What's nearby

  • Philip A. Hart Visitor Center - 2 min walk - 0.1 miles
  • Sleeping Bear Dunes National Lakeshore - 13 min walk - 0.7 miles
  • beach near Village Park - 16 min walk - 0.9 miles
  • beach near Downtown Mmpire - 18 min walk - 1.0 mile
  • Empire Bluff Trail - 4 min drive - 1.4 miles

Getting around

  • Cherry Capital Airport (TVC) - 48 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪La Becasse - ‬13 min drive
  • ‪Trattoria Funistrada - ‬13 min drive
  • ‪Empire Village Pizza & Spirits - ‬6 min walk
  • ‪Shipwreck Cafe - ‬4 min walk
  • ‪Joes Friendly Tavern - ‬8 min walk

About this property

New home within 1/2 mile of Lake Michigan and 5 miles from the Sleeping Bear Dunes

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.*
No wearing shoes in the house
Quiet hours outside from 10:00 PM - 7:00 AM
Children must be accompanied by an adult when outside
Don`t dispose of feminine products in toilet
Don`t dispose of food garbage or coffee grounds in the drain
Don`t leave trash outside; it will attract animals
Turn off lights, appliances, and water when you leave
No illegal substances allowed on premises
No glass containers outside
No pets
No smoking on premises
Make yourself comfortable in this air-conditioned apartment, which features a fireplace and a Smart TV. A kitchen is outfitted with an oven, a stovetop, and a microwave. Complimentary wireless internet access is available to keep you connected. Conveniences include a desk and a coffee/tea maker.
Take in the views from a garden.
Guests will find features like onsite parking.

Property amenities

Beach

  • Beach nearby

Ski

  • Cross-country skiing nearby

Internet

  • Available in the apartment: Free WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • Car required
  • Onsite parking options include a garage

Kitchen

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

Dining

  • Dining table

Bedrooms

  • 3 bedrooms
  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • 2 bathrooms
  • 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

  • Smoking not allowed

Services and conveniences

  • Iron/ironing board

Location highlights

  • In a village
  • Near the bay

Things to do

  • Bicycles
  • Golf
  • Birdwatching nearby
  • Fishing 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)
  • Fire extinguisher

General

  • Bicycles
  • Garden
  • Unit size: 1,302 square feet

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

No wearing shoes in the house Quiet hours outside from 10:00 PM - 7:00 AM Children must be accompanied by an adult when outside

Pets

Pets not allowed

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
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 required for transportation to and from this property

Property is also known as

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New home within 1/2 mile of Lake Michigan and 5 miles from the Sleeping Bear Dunes Reviews

Reviews

9.0

Wonderful

Rating 10 - Excellent. 1 out of 2 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 1 out of 2 reviews
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10/10

Cleanliness

Reviews

Verified

8/10 Good

Lauren M.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Wonderful location, clean and guest friendly.
Stayed 6 nights in Aug 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Kelsey C.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
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