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Storied Two Bedroom in the heart of the Sleeping Bear Sand Dunes

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A beach with waves gently lapping onto the shore.
A modern kitchen with a dining area.
A two-story building with a gravel driveway leading to a garage.
A spacious living room with a fireplace, large windows, and a cozy seating area.
A bedroom with a bed, wooden headboard, a nightstand with a lamp, and a wall vent.

Reviews

10 out of 10
Exceptional

Entire home

2 bedrooms2 bathrooms

Popular amenities

  • Kitchen
  • Washer
  • Dryer
  • Free WiFi
  • Air conditioning
  • Gym

Explore the area

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Empire, MI
  • Place, Sleeping Bear Dunes National Lakeshore
    ‪6 min walk‬
  • Place, Pierce Stocking Scenic Drive
    ‪2 min drive‬
  • Place, Little Glen Lake
    ‪3 min drive‬
  • Airport, Traverse City, MI (TVC-Cherry Capital)
    ‪44 min drive‬

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About the neighborhood

Empire

With a stay at this vacation home in Empire, you'll be near the beach, a 5-minute walk from Sleeping Bear Dunes National Lakeshore and a 5-minute drive from Lake Michigan. .This vacation home is 1.4 mi (2.3 km) from South Bar Lake and 1.6 mi (2.6 km) from Philip A. Hart Visitor Center.
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What's nearby

  • Sleeping Bear Dunes National Lakeshore - 6 min walk - 0.4 miles
  • Pierce Stocking Scenic Drive - 2 min drive - 2.5 miles
  • Little Glen Lake - 3 min drive - 3.8 miles
  • Glen Lake - 4 min drive - 4.3 miles
  • Traverse City Beach - 42 min drive - 36.5 miles

Getting around

  • Cherry Capital Airport (TVC) - 43 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Cherry Republic - ‬9 min drive
  • ‪Art's Tavern - ‬9 min drive
  • ‪Boonedocks - ‬9 min drive
  • ‪Trattoria Funistrada - ‬11 min drive
  • ‪Leelanau Coffee Roasting Co. - ‬9 min drive

About this property

Entire place

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

Storied Two Bedroom in the heart of the Sleeping Bear Sand Dunes

Located in Empire, Michigan just a mile from Empire Beach (sunset bonfires) and steps away from Sleeping Bear National Lake Shore Park, This home is situated in-between Empire and Glen Arbor Towns. It features: 2 queen beds, 2 full bathrooms and outside shower, dishwasher, washing machine, hair dryer, WiFi, AC, and heat.

This is God's country a very special place. Come stay in our home and enjoy this beautiful area. You're a bike ride away from Sleeping Bear Heritage Bike Trail, and the famous Dune Climb plus many hiking trails and Lake Michigan sandy beaches to enjoy. Local towns Glen Arbor and Empire offer groceries, gas, restaurants and shops. Boat and Jet Ski rentals available in Glen Arbor for sandy Glen Lake. Also, local fishing charters are available in Empire, Mi for Lake Michigan excursions.
Make yourself comfortable in this air-conditioned vacation home, featuring a kitchen with a refrigerator and an oven. There's a private balcony. Complimentary wireless internet access keeps you connected, and a Smart television is provided for your entertainment. The bathroom has a jetted bathtub and a hair dryer.
Be sure to enjoy recreational amenities including 2 outdoor pickleball courts and a fitness center.
Guests will find features like internet access and onsite parking.

Property amenities

Beach

  • Beach nearby

Ski

  • Cross-country skiing nearby
  • Snowboarding nearby

Internet

  • Available in the house: Free WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • Parking on site

Kitchen

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Cookware, dishware, and utensils
  • Dishwasher
  • Electric kettle
  • Ice maker
  • Kitchen island
  • Microwave
  • Oven
  • Paper towels
  • Refrigerator
  • Stovetop
  • Toaster

Dining

  • Dining table

Bedrooms

  • 2 bedrooms
  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • 2 bathrooms
  • Hair dryer
  • Jetted bathtub
  • Shampoo
  • Shower
  • Soap
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels provided

Living spaces

  • Dining table

Entertainment

  • Books
  • Games
  • Smart TV

Outdoor areas

  • Balcony
  • Firepit
  • Garden
  • Outdoor furniture

Laundry

  • Laundry facilities
  • Washing machine

Comfort

  • Air conditioning
  • Heating

Pets

  • No pets allowed

Suitability/Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • Area rugs in public areas
  • Handrails in stairways
  • Hardwood flooring in public areas
  • Stair-free path to entrance
  • Tile flooring in public areas
  • Upper floors accessible by stairs only
  • Smoking not allowed

Location highlights

  • In a rural location
  • Near a lake
  • Near a river

Things to do

  • 2 outdoor pickleball courts
  • Bicycles
  • Boat
  • Gym
  • Kayak
  • Snow sports gear
  • Tennis
  • Water sports equipment
  • Birdwatching nearby
  • Fishing nearby
  • Golfing nearby
  • Hiking/biking trails nearby
  • Hunting nearby
  • Jet skiing nearby
  • Kayaking nearby
  • Motor boating nearby
  • Mountain biking nearby
  • Parasailing nearby
  • Rafting nearby
  • Sailing nearby
  • Scuba diving nearby
  • Sledding nearby
  • Snorkeling nearby
  • Surfing/bodyboarding nearby
  • Swimming nearby
  • Water skiing nearby
  • Water tubing nearby
  • Windsurfing 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)

General

  • At least 80% organic food
  • Bicycles
  • Double-glazed windows
  • Garden
  • Humane treatment of captive wild animals
  • Local artist showcase
  • Locally-owned and organized tours and activities
  • Recycling
  • Some LED lighting used
  • Water-efficient showers
  • Water-efficient toilets

Policies

Check-in

Check-in time starts at 4:00 PM

Check-out

Check-out before 11:00 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

Check-out instructions

The host requires you complete the following before checking out:
Turn off the lights, lock the doors, and return the keys
Failure to complete these may result in a negative review from the host.

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
This property has outdoor spaces, such as balconies, patios, terraces which may not be suitable for children; if you have concerns, we recommend contacting the property prior to your arrival to confirm they can accommodate you in a suitable room
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

This property does not have elevators

Storied Two Bedroom in the heart of the Sleeping Bear Sand Dunes Reviews

Reviews

10

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 2 out of 2 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 0 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

10/10

Cleanliness

Reviews

Verified review

10/10 Excellent

James K.

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

Empire

Could not of been happier with the overall experience. Highly recommend
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Bernadette G.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Absolutely beautiful! Had everything we needed. Great location! Close to everything but very private. Loved the little drive through the trees. Enjoyed playing rummikub and cat lady with the family. We enjoyed watching the hummingbirds during the day and stargazing at night. Owners are very kind and gave us suggestions of places to go. Can't wait to go back!
One of two hummingbird feeders
Close trail to the beach.
Stunning upstairs area
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2025