The Timber Lodge

5 bedrooms3+ bathroomsSleeps 18

Popular amenities

Kitchen

Washer

Dryer

Air conditioning

Outdoor space

Barbecue grill

Explore the area

Empire, MI

Glen Lake7 min drive
Sleeping Bear Dunes National Lakeshore14 min drive
Sleeping Bear Point Coast Guard Station Maritime Museum22 min drive
Traverse City, MI (TVC-Cherry Capital)35 min drive

Rooms & beds

5 bedrooms (sleeps 18)

Bedroom 2

1 Queen Bed

Bedroom 3

1 Queen Bed

Bedroom 4

2 Queen Beds and 1 Double Sofa Bed

Bedroom 5

1 Queen Bed

Living Room 1

1 Double Sofa Bed

Master

1 King Bed

3 bathrooms, 1 half bathroom

Bathroom 1

Toilet · Shower only · Jetted bathtub

Bathroom 2

Bathtub or shower · Toilet

Bathroom 3

Bathtub or shower · Toilet

Bathroom 4

Toilet

Spaces

Deck or patio

Porch or lanai

Kitchen

About this property

The Timber Lodge is a spacious home located on a 5 acre wooded parcel in the middle of all the action. You're minutes from Sleeping Bear Sand Dunes National Lakeshore; Empire, Glen Arbor and only 20 minutes from Traverse City. This contemporary home includes 5 bedrooms, 3.5 bathroom, spacious 'bonus room' with bunk beds, large kitchen and dining room, multiple living rooms; one including a fieldstone fireplace. The Timber Lodge has a cozy relaxing front porch and large three level rear deck perfect for grilling and entertaining; conveniently decorated with lights for guest to enjoy long into the evening. Guest are close to endless activities; The Platte River or Crystal River for tubing/kayaking/canoeing, local restaurants, wineries, breweries, The Cherry Bowl Drive-In, Beaches, Golf Courses and local trails for hiking and/or biking. Explore what Northern Michigan has to offer during the day then come back to The Timber Lodge to relax, unwind and unplug from the high speed internet. It won't disappoint!

Property manager

Kasey Therrien

Premier Host

Amenities

Kitchen

Washer

Dryer

Air conditioning

Outdoor space

Barbecue grill

Pool

Hot tub

Kitchen

Washer

House Rules

Check in after 4:00 PM

Minimum age to rent: 25

Check out before 10:00 AM

Children

Children allowed: ages 0–17

Events

No events allowed

Pets

No pets allowed

Smoking

Smoking is not permitted

Smoking is ONLY allowed outside.

NO operating motorized vehicles on lawn.

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 holiday home is located in Empire. 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 Great Lakes Children's Museum are also worth visiting. Kayaking offers a great chance to get out on the surrounding water, or you can seek out an adventure with cycling and hiking nearby.

Empire, MI

What's nearby

Glen Lake - 7 min drive
Little Glen Lake - 13 min drive
Sleeping Bear Dunes National Lakeshore - 14 min drive
Crystal River - 17 min drive
Sleeping Bear Point Coast Guard Station Maritime Museum - 22 min drive

Getting around

Traverse City, MI (TVC-Cherry Capital) - 36 min drive

Restaurants

Peg Town Station - 9 min drive
La Becasse Restaurant - 6 min drive
Broomstack Kitchen And Taphouse - 9 min drive
Food For Thought - 16 min drive
The Foothills Cafe - 10 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is The Timber Lodge pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

What time is check-in at The Timber Lodge ?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at The Timber Lodge ?

Checkout is at 10:00 AM.

Where is The Timber Lodge located?

Situated in Empire, this holiday home is 3.1 mi (4.9 km) from Glen Lake and within 9 miles (15 km) of Sleeping Bear Dunes National Lakeshore and Bright Lake. Philip A. Hart Visitor Center and Little Glen Lake are also within 9 miles (15 km).

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10/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Check-in

9.8/10

Communication

9.8/10

Location

10/10

Listing accuracy

10/10 Excellent

Kevin M.

8 October 2023

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

The perfect house

This is such a great place to stay. It was well maintained and had everything you need to enjoy the area. Plenty of space to accommodate everyone. The amenities within the house are above and beyond. Everything you need to be comfortable is available for you. The kitchen contained everything needed to cook every meal at the house. Will be staying again in the future.

Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2023

10/10 Excellent

Heather S.

13 September 2023

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

Spacious and relaxing!

We had a mother/daughter getaway with my mom and her 4 sisters and all the daughters. The house was absolutely beautiful and so spacious and relaxing. One of my aunt's actually left her Bluetooth speaker and phone charger and the hosts reached out to us very shortly after we had checked out! Thankfully we were still in town and they allowed us to come back and get our things! We were very appreciative as we all live 3 hours away. If we ever do a family trip in this area again we will definitely keep this house and hosts in mind!

Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2023

10/10 Excellent

Kecia W., Chicago

22 July 2023

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

Wonderful stay at a beautiful home!

We enjoyed a relaxing week in this beautiful, well-furnished home! My parents, siblings, and our kids (aged 1-15) had plenty of space to spread out and be together, and the outdoor space was particularly beautiful! The hosts were attentive and immediately took care of any questions or needs - thank you so much!

Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Ed M.

8 July 2023

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

Relaxing and beautiful

Our party of 15 had a wonderful time! The house was very clean, spacious and well appointed. The hosts were very responsive and answered the few questions we had promptly. The backyard was also very spacious with a nice fire pit and a large deck that easily accommodated our family. The house is in close proximity to Empire, Glen Arbor and Lake Ann, all within a very short driving distance. Spend a day in Traverse City (also a short drive) enjoying Lake Michigan and all Traverse has to offer. The property comes highly recommended on VRBO. After our stay, we concur with the aforenoted recommendations and we also highly recommend the property for your group’s enjoyment.

Stayed 6 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Trevor L.

6 July 2023

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

Great property, fully stocked!

This property was perfect for our multi-generational family vacation. The house was roomy and in great shape and has a FULLY stocked kitchen with lots of high quality pots and pans and utensils and appliances and just about anything you’d need. The house also has lots of games we all enjoyed playing and even a wii and a dvd library! The location was perfect too. The house feels remote and secluded but you’re super close to traverse and sleeping bear. One of the best VRBO experiences I’ve ever had!

Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2023