Buena Vista - Empire Michigan Vacation Home - Empire

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2 bedrooms1 bathroomSleeps 4

Popular amenities

Washer

Dryer

Kitchen

Outdoor space

Enjoy the area

Empire, MI

Philip A. Hart Visitor Center9 min walk
Sleeping Bear Dunes National Lakeshore14 min walk
Empire Bluff Trail17 min walk
Traverse City, MI (TVC-Cherry Capital)43 min drive

Rooms & beds

2 bedrooms (sleeps 4)

Bedroom 2

1 Queen Bed

Main

1 Queen Bed

1 bathroom

Bathroom 1

Bathtub or shower · Toilet

Spaces

Deck or patio

Kitchen

Balcony

Garden

About this property

Buena Vista - Empire Michigan Vacation Home

This cozy home is located in the Village of Empire, in the heart of the Sleeping Bear National Park (Voted "The Most Beautiful Place in America" by Good Morning America), just a short walk to the Lake Michigan beach and Empire Bluff trail. Empire offers something for everyone from families to couples and solo adventurers.
Cleaning Fee - $95 Pet Fee - $50
Minimum stay 7 days from May 27th till September 2nd.
3 day minimum stay off season.

Property manager

David Taghon

Amenities

Kitchen

Washer

Dryer

Outdoor space

Dryer

House Rules

Check in after 4:00 PM

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 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

About the area

Empire

Located in Empire, this vacation home is on a lake. The area's natural beauty can be seen at Sleeping Bear Dunes National Lakeshore and Lake Michigan.

Empire, MI

What's nearby

Philip A. Hart Visitor Center - 9 min walk
Sleeping Bear Dunes National Lakeshore - 14 min walk
Empire Bluff Trail - 17 min walk
Pierce Stocking Scenic Drive - 6 min drive
Little Glen Lake - 8 min drive

Getting around

Cherry Capital Airport (TVC) - 44 min drive

Restaurants

Friendly Tavern - 3 min walk
Shipwreck Cafe - 7 min walk
Empire Village Pizza & Spirits - 9 min walk
Food For Thought - 8 min drive
Tiffany's Ice Cream - 4 min walk

Frequently asked questions

Is Buena Vista - Empire Michigan Vacation Home pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

8.6

Excellent

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8.4/10

Cleanliness

9.6/10

Check-in

8.8/10

Communication

9.8/10

Location

9.4/10

Listing accuracy

10/10 Excellent

PATRICIA M., Holts Summit, Missouri

14 August 2023

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

So Quaint!

Great location and perfect for what we needed!

Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2023

6/10 Okay

Cindy A.

7 August 2023

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

Basic rental with little amenities

We stayed for the 4th of July week (price was jacked up for this week). The place was comfortable but with little amenities. No facial tissues, no spices except salt and pepper, no games or beach chairs. It’s a basic rental. We ran out of hot water after one shower. The propane tank ran out. Only one towel bar in bathroom for a four person rental. No nightstand for your phone or glasses in either bedroom. No place to set your suitcase in one bedroom except the game table. Just a few hangers in closet. No wifi. The kitchen floor was a hot mess. The kitchen subfloor was flexing as you walked so the ceramic tiles and grout would make a crunchy sound as you walked across like it was cracking. I called the owner on our last day to tell him that we had issues with the hot water and propane. I was disappointed he didn’t even say, I am sorry this happened or maybe give a little discount for our next stay.

Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Timothy P.

18 September 2022

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

Really Nice Accommodations in a Really Nice Community

Great location, on the corner of "Lake and Michigan"! Host was prompt and helpful. We will be back!

Stayed 5 nights in Sep 2022

10/10 Excellent

Beth B.

5 September 2022

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

Perfect Get-away

Buena Vista was the perfect location for a relaxing weekend. The cottage was within walking distance of downtown Empire where we visited art galleries, ate at Joe's friendly tavern, purchased amazing chocolate at the Grocer's Daughter and walked to the Lake for beautiful sunsets. The cottage was a short car ride from other towns like Glen Arbor and activities like the Sleeping Bear Dunes. The cottage was quiet, comfortable and a peaceful for a much needed end of the summer vacation.

Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2022

10/10 Excellent

Jessica E.

19 August 2022

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

Perfect location

This is the 1st time we have stayed in town and we loved it. We come to the area yearly and usually stay in a cabin in between traverse and empire but decided to focus on going to the beach this trip. Quite location with a good size yard for our kids to play. Walked to the beach and town a few times a day. Did hike a few trails and went to neighboring glen arbor for a day. Only downfall which is no fault to anyone but the house is not ment for tall people. My husband had to duck thru doors and the shower was pretty impossible for him he showered on his knees. Even with this we would still rent again.

Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2022