The Salisbury House in Empire Close to Beach

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3 bedrooms2 bathroomsSleeps 6146 sq m

Popular amenities

Fireplace

Air conditioning

Washer

Dryer

Kitchen

Barbecue grill

Enjoy the area

Empire, MI

Philip A. Hart Visitor Center9 min walk
Sleeping Bear Dunes National Lakeshore19 min walk
Pierce Stocking Scenic Drive5 min drive
Traverse City, MI (TVC-Cherry Capital)48 min drive

Rooms & beds

3 bedrooms (sleeps 6)

Bedroom 1

1 Queen Bed

Bedroom 2

1 Queen Bed

Bedroom 3

1 Queen Bed

2 bathrooms

Bathroom 2

Bathtub or shower · Toilet

Master En Suite

Toilet · Shower only · Jetted bathtub

Spaces

Deck or patio

Kitchen

Dining Area

About this property

Quiet and quaint retreat in the village of Empire, surrounded by the Sleeping Bear Dunes National Lakeshore Park. Enjoy this well-appointed home that is located three blocks from Lake Michigan's Empire beach. This home is the perfect base camp to take in the scenic lakeshore, visit the quaint towns nearby and escape from the hustle and bustle.

This home comfortably accommodates 6 guests with three bedrooms featuring queen size beds. The master suite offers a jacuzzi tub and shower. While the shared guest bath features a shower/tub combo. The open concept floor plan in the main area is perfect for gathering with friends. The backyard deck is perfect for outside dining in the warm weather. Across a sleepy street from the house is a small park, perfect for families. There also is a park with a baseball diamond and public tennis courts nearby.

Located in the Village of Empire you can walk to the village shops and dining. Take a short drive to access the Heritage Trail, Park Visitors Center, and the Dunes climb or visit some of our Nation's most breathtaking views at Pyramid Point, Pierce Stocking, and Empire Bluffs. Empire's beach has two adjacent beaches-one on Lake Michigan and one on South Bar Lake (has a small boat launch for fishing boats) which is ideal for groups of people who want a beach day and swimming area.

Empire public beach area offers a playground with a climbing structure, basketball court, volleyball, restrooms as well as a picnic area, fire pits, and swimming dock and offers fun for everyone! Be sure to stay for the epic sunsets so plan ahead and bring a chair and a drink (remember, no glass on the beaches) and end your evenings in picturesque Northern Michigan manner.

Explore all that Pure Michigan has to offer and stay with us in Empire!

Rental Policy:
- No smoking or fireworks are permitted
- No pets
- No events, parties, or large gatherings are permitted.
- Minimum booking age is 25.

To help you relax and enjoy your stay, we have partnered with Safely to provide all reservations with damage protection. This protection plan costs $49.00 for 1-29 nights, $249.00 for 30-59 nights, then $70.00 for each additional 30-night block. Also, by booking, you are giving this third-party permission to screen your identity and check it against their guest register and criminal databases. You will receive an email to complete this screening. Links to Safley's complete terms can be found in our email agreement. All reservations are subject to the guest agreement terms, conditions, and fees.

Property manager

Rental Management One

Premier Host

Languages

English

Amenities

Kitchen

Washer

Dryer

Air conditioning

Outdoor space

Barbecue grill

Kitchen

Washer

Dryer

Air conditioning

House Rules

Check in after 4:00 PM

Minimum age to rent: 25

Check out before 11:00 AM

Children

Children allowed: ages 0–17

Events

No events allowed

Pets

No pets allowed

Smoking

Smoking is not permitted

Damage and incidentals

You will be responsible for any damage to the rental property caused by you or your party during your stay.

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

About the area

Empire

This vacation home is located in Empire. The area's natural beauty can be seen at Sleeping Bear Dunes National Lakeshore and Lake Michigan. Be sure to check out the area's animals with activities such as game walks and birdwatching.

Empire, MI

What's nearby

Philip A. Hart Visitor Center - 9 min walk
Sleeping Bear Dunes National Lakeshore - 19 min walk
Empire Bluff Trail - 4 min drive
Pierce Stocking Scenic Drive - 5 min drive
Little Glen Lake - 7 min drive

Getting around

Cherry Capital Airport (TVC) - 48 min drive

Restaurants

Friendly Tavern - 7 min walk
Shipwreck Cafe - 7 min walk
Empire Village Pizza & Spirits - 8 min walk
Food For Thought - 8 min drive
Tiffany's Ice Cream - 7 min walk

Frequently asked questions

Is The Salisbury House in Empire Close to Beach pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

9.8

Exceptional

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9.6/10

Cleanliness

9.8/10

Check-in

9.6/10

Communication

10/10

Location

9.8/10

Listing accuracy

10/10 Excellent

Pat C.

16 October 2023

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

Empire

Clean, convenient, quiet

Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2023

10/10 Excellent

John W.

8 October 2023

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

Wonderful stay

Great home for our family of 4 for a few days in the fall. We felt so comfortable we didn't want to leave!

Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2023

10/10 Excellent

Kacie W.

27 August 2023

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

Empire stay

Six of us adults stayed at this place in Empire, and here are our thoughts-- Pros- The location was great, walking distance to Lake Michigan and a short drive to the sleeping bear dunes. The neighborhood was quiet and safe. The host was quick to respond and answer all questions Cons - there is a fee for background check/insurance the property tacks on that is non negotiable. You have to sign a rental agreement and the communication from there is outside the app via email prior to check-in. This information isn't shared with you until after booking (unless I missed it somewhere) so I figured I would inform future guests Additionally, the cleaning fee is higher than most, yet you're asked to do everything except sweep and mop (but if you do use the vacuum, there are rules for that as well),&there's a additional fee if any dishes are left. I am totally fine with starting the dishwasher before leaving a place and taking linens off beds, but you're asked to wash and dry all dishes and put them away to avoid a fee, wash and dry at least one load of laundry, bring all the towels and linens to the laundry room, take out the trash and bring the bin to the end of the driveway. Just seems a little excessive especially since we're already paying for a cleaner. Lastly, the beds were not the most comfortable, pretty squeaky main bed. They were fine for a night or two Overall it was a nice place to stay, just a lot of extra cleaning on the guests end for something we already paid for

Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

Mary T.

5 July 2023

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

Sleeping Bear Dunes

Location was great, close to the visitors center and the Grocers Daughter. The house was perfect for our group of 6 having 3 bedrooms. Kitchen was very nice. We had problems figuring out the lighting over the dining table. Nice deck but no shade. It would be nice to let people know there were pickleball courts as some of us are avid players.

Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2023

10/10 Excellent

Terri N.

5 July 2023

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

Loved our vacay

The house was perfect for my family of six. It was clean, cozy, comfortable, and a central location to visit multiple beaches, towns, and hikes. We enjoyed kayaking and splurged at Blu (Glen Arbor), as we spent our 25th wedding that week. We all enjoyed our vacation.

Stayed 6 nights in Jun 2023

About the host

Hosted by Rental Management One

Rental Management One (RMO) is a full-service property management company specializing in long term and vacation rentals. RMO services the entire "mitten state" with offices in Traverse City, Southfield and Ann Arbor, MI. Our team of dedicated property managers would love the opportunity to host you and show you great customer service during your stay.