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Empire Blue - A Northern Michigan getaway at the doorstep of the Sleeping Bear Dunes National Lakeshore

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Beach nearby
Smart TV, fireplace, books
Smart TV, fireplace, books
Microwave, oven, stovetop, dishwasher
Children’s area
You can look forward to golfing on-site, a garden and laundry facilities at Empire Blue - A Northern Michigan getaway at the doorstep of the Sleeping Bear Dunes National Lakeshore. Stay connected with free in-room WiFi.

Reviews

8.0 out of 10
Very good

Entire apartment

3 bedrooms1 bathroom121 sq m

Popular amenities

  • Dryer
  • Parking available
  • Washer
  • Fireplace
  • Kitchen
  • Air conditioning

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About this property

Entire place

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

Empire Blue - A Northern Michigan getaway at the doorstep of the Sleeping Bear Dunes National Lakeshore

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.*

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Policies

Check-in

Check-in time starts at 4:00 PM
Contactless check-in and check-out are available
Minimum check-in age - 22

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 indicated that there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property
Host has indicated that there is a smoke detector on the property
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher, a first aid kit and a deadlock
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 transport to and from this property

Property is also known as

412860

About the area

Located in Empire, this holiday home is near the beach. The area's natural beauty can be seen at Sleeping Bear Dunes National Lakeshore and Lake Michigan. Sleeping Bear Point Coast Guard Station Maritime Museum and Burnett Park are also worth visiting. Make sure you get close to the area's animals with activities such as game walks and birdwatching.
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Empire, MI

What's nearby

  • Philip A. Hart Visitor Center - 2 min walk - 0.2 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 - 6.5 km
  • Little Glen Lake - 8 min drive - 8.6 km

Getting around

  • Traverse City, MI (TVC-Cherry Capital) - 48 min drive

Restaurants

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

Frequently asked questions

Is Empire Blue - A Northern Michigan getaway at the doorstep of the Sleeping Bear Dunes National Lakeshore pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

What time is check-in at Empire Blue - A Northern Michigan getaway at the doorstep of the Sleeping Bear Dunes National Lakeshore?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Empire Blue - A Northern Michigan getaway at the doorstep of the Sleeping Bear Dunes National Lakeshore?

Checkout is at 10:00 AM.

Where is Empire Blue - A Northern Michigan getaway at the doorstep of the Sleeping Bear Dunes National Lakeshore located?

Situated near the beach, this holiday home is within 1 mile (2 km) of Philip A. Hart Visitor Center, Lake Michigan and Sleeping Bear Dunes National Lakeshore. Empire Bluff Trail is 1 mi (1.7 km) away.

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Reviews

Empire Blue - A Northern Michigan getaway at the doorstep of the Sleeping Bear Dunes National Lakeshore Reviews

8.0

Very good

10

Cleanliness

10

Location
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Reviews

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