See all properties

Welcome to our farmhouse! Come and enjoy Empire. You will be happy you did.

Family-friendly farm stay in Empire

Choose dates to view prices

Photo gallery for Welcome to our farmhouse! Come and enjoy Empire. You will be happy you did.

Front of the house
First floor middle bedroom: double doors out to the living room, door to back.
Dining room in front of kitchen with access to living area.
Interior
Living area

Reviews

10 out of 10
Exceptional

Popular amenities

  • Parking available
  • Laundry
  • Kitchen
  • Air conditioning
  • Free WiFi
NZ$434
avg per night

Explore the area

View map
Empire, MI
  • Place, Philip A. Hart Visitor Center
    ‪10 min walk‬
  • Place, Sleeping Bear Dunes National Lakeshore
    ‪18 min walk‬
  • Place, Empire Bluff Trail
    ‪4 min drive‬
  • Airport, Traverse City, MI (TVC-Cherry Capital)
    ‪47 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

4 bedrooms (sleeps 10)

Bedroom 2

1 Queen Bed

Bedroom 3

1 Double Bed

Bedroom 4

1 Queen Bed

Common area 1

1 Double Futon

Common area 1

1 Queen Bed

1 bathroom

Bathroom 1

Bathtub or shower · Bathtub · Toilet · Shower only

Upstairs

Toilet · Shower only

Spaces

Deck or patio
Porch or lanai
Kitchen
Separate dining area
Outdoor play area
Garden
The current price is NZ$434
avg per night

Have a question?

AI iconBeta

Get instant answers with AI powered search of property information and reviews.

Similar properties

Park Place Guest House with carport
Park Place Guest House 600 feet from Lake Michigan Beach
  • Kitchen
  • Washer
  • Dryer
  • Air conditioning
9.6 out of 10, 76 reviews
The price is NZ$486
avg per night
30 Apr - 31 May
Park Place Guest House 600 feet from Lake Michigan Beach

About the area

Empire

Located in Empire, this farm stay is in the city centre and on a lake. The area's natural beauty can be seen at Sleeping Bear Dunes National Lakeshore and Lake Michigan. Travelling with kids? Consider Sleeping Bear Point Coast Guard Station Maritime Museum and Burnett Park. Jet skiing and kayaking offer great chances to get out on the surrounding water, or you can seek out an adventure with cycling and mountain biking nearby.
View more Agritourism in EmpireOpens in a new window

What's nearby

  • Philip A. Hart Visitor Center - 10 min walk - 0.9 km
  • Sleeping Bear Dunes National Lakeshore - 18 min walk - 1.6 km
  • Empire Bluff Trail - 4 min drive - 1.8 km
  • Pierce Stocking Scenic Drive - 7 min drive - 7.2 km
  • Little Glen Lake - 9 min drive - 9.4 km

Getting around

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

Restaurants

  • ‪Shipwreck Cafe - ‬7 min walk
  • ‪Joes Friendly Tavern - ‬1 min walk
  • ‪Empire Village Pizza & Spirits - ‬8 min walk
  • ‪Food For Thought - ‬7 min drive
  • ‪The Manor on Glen Lake - ‬7 min drive

About this property

Welcome to our farmhouse! Come and enjoy Empire. You will be happy you did.

Cozy farmhouse situated in Village of Empire with easy access to the beach and Village amenities. Short drive to Glen Arbor and the most popular access points for Sleeping Bear Dunes National Lakeshore. Short drive to nearby golf courses within 30 minutes of Traverse City, Leeland and other popular destinations. Two bathrooms, both with showers, window AC units in upstairs bedrooms with ceiling fans. The kitchen is fully equipped. There is porch side room for bikes and other gear.

Amenities

Free WiFi
Air conditioning
Parking available
Laundry

House Rules

Check in after 4:00 PM
Minimum age to rent: 28
Check out before 10:00 AM
default

Children

Children allowed: ages 0–17
Please note that there is no railing on the porch
default

Events

Events allowed: family gatherings and birthday parties
Disclose how the house will be used in advance.
default

Pets

No pets allowed, service animals permitted
default

Smoking

Smoking is not permitted
Hang, or wash/dry, wet towels. No wild parties. Tell me about your pets' character in advance. Don't put grills against the house.
I can no longer accept pets other than assistance dogs. Assistance dogs must be tick and flee free.
The green garbage bags under the sink are pre-paid for early Tuesday morning trash pickup. The bags can't go out Monday night due to the critters.

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
Parties and events (including family gatherings and birthday parties) are allowed on site. Maximum attendees: 10
Note from host: Disclose how the house will be used in advance.
Safety features at this property include a carbon monoxide detector, a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector, a first aid kit and a deadbolt lock

We should mention

This property does not have any lifts

Frequently asked questions

Is Welcome to our farmhouse! Come and enjoy Empire. You will be happy you did. pet-friendly?

No, only service animals are welcome at the property.

What time is check-in at Welcome to our farmhouse! Come and enjoy Empire. You will be happy you did.?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Welcome to our farmhouse! Come and enjoy Empire. You will be happy you did.?

Checkout is at 10:00 AM.

Where is Welcome to our farmhouse! Come and enjoy Empire. You will be happy you did. located?

This family-friendly Empire farm stay is located on a lake, within 1 mi (2 km) of Philip A. Hart Visitor Center, Lake Michigan and Sleeping Bear Dunes National Lakeshore. Empire Bluff Trail is 0.9 mi (1.4 km) away.

Welcome to our farmhouse! Come and enjoy Empire. You will be happy you did. Reviews

Reviews

10

Exceptional

Reviews are presented in chronological order, subject to a moderation process, and verified unless otherwise labelled.
Learn moreOpens in a new window
Rating 10 - Excellent. 37 out of 39 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 2 out of 39 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 0 out of 39 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 39 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 39 reviews

9.8/10

Cleanliness

8.0/10

Property conditions & facilities

10/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

10/10

Location

10/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Ann C.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Hands down an amazing place to stay. Centrally located to meet all the needs of our group. House was clean, comfortable and fully stocked. The communication with owners was very easy. If we ever return to Empire, this is where we will stay.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Meghan H.

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

Great option

Great location, received quick responses from owners, nice home and space. Everything we needed and more
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2022

10/10 Excellent

Katherine E., Beverly Hills, MI

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

Awesome! Spacious house and quick walk to beautiful Empire Beach!

We had a group of 5 adults and 3 kids and the house had plenty of room for everyone to sleep, spread out and relax. You can't beat the location! The beach is such a quick walk, which is where we spent every afternoon, and even walked back at night because it was so close to watch four nights of spectacular sunsets. Location is prime for all adventures in the Sleeping Bear Dunes. We would definitely stay again!
Stayed 4 nights in May 2023

10/10 Excellent

Gladys B.

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

Peaceful place!

Francis was an amazing host! Communication was great which is a big for me. Love the little history that came with the house as well. Felt right as home 😊 We will definitely be back!
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

noah m.

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

Amazing place to stay!!!

We had a wonderful time during our stay here. Francis was wonderful with the communication and even went above and beyond and mail a few items the kids left behind. It is the perfect location and exactly what we were looking for family/kid friendly plus close to the beach. A well-appointed kitchen and with a great setup for eating dinner in the backyard and sitting around the fire pit telling stories! We can't wait to make it an annual trip! Thank you.
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

Mykola G.

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

Good

Good
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2022

10/10 Excellent

Lorraine W.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
The host was very accommodating. The property was clean and beautifully appointed. The kids played a lot of games. It was pet-friendly and very conveniently located in Empire.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025

8/10 Good

Lori D.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
This was perfectly located for our Sleeping Bear Dunes trip and there was way more space thsn we needed for a mom and 10 year old! Good communication from owner. We felt safe and comfortable and loved the walkability to everything in town!
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Tori B.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
This was a great spot for a pet-friendly group trip! The village was cute, the beach was close by, and the neighbors we met were very friendly.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Grace B.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great location. Nice kitchen and living space
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Courtney B.

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

Great location !

Great location and more space for sleeping than pictures show
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Amanda P.

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

Location is unbeatable!

The house was spacious and worked well for our family. We loved the fenced in yard for our pups. The location was absolutely perfect. We had fun walking to get ice cream and then walking down to the beach and watching the sunset every night. Thank you for your hospitality, and we cannot wait to be back!
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Tom W.

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

Really charming house

Perfect home in the heart of Empire for our family of four. Well equipped and clean. Plenty of space for everyone.
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Andrew F.

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

Perfect Weekend

We came up to see the fall colors and the sleeping bear dunes. This was in a perfect spot and everything we wanted was so close. It's walking distance to a great beach and park for the kiddos. We walked down every night to watch the sunset. The cabin was perfectly cozy.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Laure R.

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

Perfect for Sleeping bear

Great location, easy access, spacious house, clean and comfortable. I would recommend it to a friend.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

carol S.

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

Empire Farmhouse

This was my second stay at the Empire Farmhouse and it was wonderful! The owner is very responsive and the house is welcoming, comfortable and clean -- with all amenities. The location is hard to beat - around a corner and 5-10 min walk to the beach. We will be coming back!
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

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

Lovely front porch

Great location. Very comfortable Toys and books and tricycle for our grandson.
Stayed 5 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Marianne J.

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

Just what we needed

Perfect location. The house was well appointed for our needs and we were grateful for allowing dogs. Francis was very communicative and gracious. I have to say, I appreciated the paper and cleaning supplies.
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Jalonn u.

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

Family vacation

Don’t judge a book by its cover. Driving by it looks like it could use a little TLC but inside is comfy, clean and updated!! It is well equipped with everything you could need!! The location is ideal- close to beach and steps away from shops, bars and restaurants. So much to do and explore in the area!
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Alison B.

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

Visiting friends

Great location! The house has every amenity one might need with comfortable beds and plenty of space!
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Margaret K.

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

Perfect Empire Stay!

Our family had such a wonderful week at the Apple Blossom House! The house was plenty large enough for our big clan. We had so much space to spread out and enjoy our puzzles and games together. The outdoor firepit was great for morning and evening conversations thanks to the generous supply of firewood. Everyone had a nice and comfortable place to sleep. The kitchen is well stocked for making family meals. And best of all, the location! Right around the corner from amazing views of Lake Michigan and wildly beautiful sunsets! Across the street from Joe’s with the best burgers around! Make sure to visit Tiffany’s, The Secret Garden, Miser’s Hoard, the Library and even the EZ Mart all without getting into your car❤️ It was an all around lovely week and we certainly hope to return!
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Stephen C.

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

Just What We Needed

The house was well equipped with everything we needed for our stay. It is within walking distance to the beach and restaurants. It is also within easy driving distance to beaches and parks in northwest Michigan.
Stayed 6 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Alison B.

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

Asparagus Festival Fun

What a lovely home! Second time staying here and the second time we had a perfect stay’
Stayed 3 nights in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

Julie D.

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

Wonderful Stay!

We loved our stay at the farmhouse! Francis was excellent in responding whenever we had questions. The location was perfect. We loved being able to walk to the beach and downtown Empire, which were so close to the house. If and when we come to Empire again, we would be happy to rent this property again.
Stayed 3 nights in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

Katrina U.

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

Wonderful!

This trip was just what we needed. And this house was in the perfect location for everything we wanted to do. The pictures do not do this house justice; it’s much bigger & nicer. Francis was very easy to work with. Can’t wait to come back!
Stayed 6 nights in Aug 2023