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Home in Downtown Empire! Walk to the beach!

Nestled in the heart of downtown Empire, this charming cottage offers a warm welcome with its beautifully remodeled interior. Take a short stroll to Empire Beach, explore local shops and art galleries or grab a bike and ride along the Heritage trail.

Exceptional

Entire home

4 bedrooms2 bathroomsSleeps 8

Popular amenities

Dryer
Washer
Air conditioning

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About this property

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

Home in Downtown Empire! Walk to the beach!

This newly remodeled, four bedroom cottage located in the center of downtown Empire is the perfect place to call home while exploring Leelanau County and the Sleeping Bear National Lakeshore. Within walking distance to everything; beautiful Empire Beach, shops, ice cream, family friendly restaurants, art gallery, library and gas station. Grab a bike and hop on the paved Heritage bike trail or take a hike at the famous Empire Bluffs trail.

The cottage offers two bedrooms on the first floor. Both of these bedrooms offer a king bed. One of the first floor bedrooms has an attached small, but full bath. The second full bath is also located on the first floor. Both bathrooms offer beautiful walk in showers, we do not have a bathtub.

The upstairs offers two bedrooms. One room with a full size bed and the other with two twins. Each upstairs bedroom has it's own mini split to easily control the rooms temperature.

Please reach out with any questions!

Property manager

Leah Turner

Languages

English

Property amenities

Internet

Available in the house: WiFi

Bedrooms

4 bedrooms
Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

2 bathrooms
Hair dryer
Shampoo
Shower
Soap
Toilet paper
Towels provided

Laundry

Laundry facilities
Washing machine

Comfort

Air conditioning
Heating

Pets

No pets allowed

Suitability/Accessibility

Smoke-free property

Services and conveniences

Iron/ironing board

Safety features

Carbon monoxide detector not reported (host has not indicated whether there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property; consider bringing a portable detector)
Smoke detector not reported (host has not indicated whether there is a smoke detector on the property)

Policies

Check-in

Check-in time starts at 3:00 PM

Minimum check-in age - 21

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

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

On-site parties or group events are strictly prohibited

Host has not indicated whether there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property; consider bringing a portable detector with you on the trip

Host has not indicated whether there is a smoke detector on the property

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

About the area

Empire, MI

What's nearby

Philip A. Hart Visitor Center - 8 min walk - 0.7 km
Sleeping Bear Dunes National Lakeshore - 16 min walk - 1.4 km
Empire Bluff Trail - 4 min drive - 2.2 km
Pierce Stocking Scenic Drive - 6 min drive - 6.9 km
Little Glen Lake - 8 min drive - 9.0 km

Getting around

Traverse City, MI (TVC-Cherry Capital) - 43 min drive

Restaurants

‪Shipwreck Cafe - ‬5 min walk
‪Joes Friendly Tavern - ‬2 min walk
‪Food For Thought - ‬7 min drive
‪Trattoria Funistrada - ‬13 min drive
‪Empire Village Pizza & Spirits - ‬7 min walk

Frequently asked questions

Is Home in Downtown Empire! Walk to the beach! pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

What time is check-in at Home in Downtown Empire! Walk to the beach! ?

Check-in begins at 3:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Home in Downtown Empire! Walk to the beach! ?

Checkout is at 10:00 AM.

Where is Home in Downtown Empire! Walk to the beach! located?

Situated in Empire, this holiday home is within a 10-minute walk of Philip A. Hart Visitor Center and Lake Michigan. Sleeping Bear Dunes National Lakeshore is 0.9 mi (1.5 km) away.

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Home in Downtown Empire! Walk to the beach! Reviews

Exceptional

10/10

Cleanliness

10/10 Excellent

Libby W.

29 Jun 2025

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

Midsommar celebration

It's a beautiful house, re-done on the inside. The location and front porch are PRIMO! The house is very well appointed with everything you might need. The host is A! Thank you Leah!

Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2025