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Chalet Style Home Near Empire Beach

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Living Room
Living area
Living area
kitchen

Reviews

9.8 out of 10, Loved by Guests
Top 10% of guest reviews in this area
3 bedrooms2 bathroomsSleeps 8116.1 sq m

Popular amenities

  • Kitchen
  • Washing machine
  • Dryer
  • Free Wi-Fi
  • Air-conditioning

Explore the area

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Empire, MI
  • Place, Philip A. Hart Visitor Center
    ‪8 min walk‬
  • Place, Sleeping Bear Dunes National Lakeshore
    ‪11 min walk‬
  • Place, Empire Bluff Trail
    ‪4 min drive‬
  • Airport, Traverse City, MI (TVC-Cherry Capital)
    ‪40 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

3 bedrooms (sleeps 8)

Bedroom 2

1 Queen Bed

Bedroom 3

1 Queen Bed and 2 Single Beds

Master Bedroom

1 Queen Bed

2 bathrooms

Bathroom 1

Toilet · Shower only

Bathroom 2

Bathtub or shower · Toilet

Spaces

Deck or patio
Porch or lanai
Kitchen
Garden
Dining area

About this property

Chalet Style Home Near Empire Beach

Spacious 3 bedroom, 2 bath chalet-style home just 1 block from the most beautiful beach in northern Michigan--Empire Beach on Lake Michigan. Located in quaint, historical Empire, the home is in the middle of the Sleeping Bear Dunes National Lakeshore which recently was voted the No. 1 most beautiful place in America in a poll taken by Good Morning America. The home is 1/2 block from the heart of the village which includes restaurants, bank, post office, galleries, and public library.




The interior of the home features an open floor plan with living room, dining area, kitchen, full bath, and master bedroom with queen size bed on the main level. The second level contains two large bedrooms, one with a queen size bed, and the other with queen size bed and two twin beds, and a full bath. The home has free wireless Internet access.


Empire is located in the heart of the Sleeping Bear Dunes National Lakeshore. In addition to swimming, hiking, and other outdoor activities, the National Park contains the Sleeping Bear Dune Climb, Pierce Stocking Scenic Drive, the Manitou Island Underwater Diving Preserve; North and South Manitou Islands, and the Empire Bluffs hiking trail.

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Amenities

Kitchen
Washing machine
Dryer
Pet-friendly
Free WiFi
Air conditioning

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House Rules

Check in after 4:00 PM
Minimum age to rent: 21
Check out before 10:00 AM
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Children

Children allowed: ages 0–17
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Events

No events allowed
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Pets

Pets allowed: dogs less than 23 kg per pet (limit one pet total)
A pet allowed only with pre-approval by home owner
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Smoking

Smoking is not permitted
From June 3, 2023 to September 2, 2023 weekly rentals only, Saturday to Saturday.

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 indicated that there is a smoke detector on the property
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher and a first aid kit

We should mention

A car is required for transport to and from this property

About the area

Empire

Located near the beach, this holiday home is in Downtown Mmpire, a neighbourhood in Empire. The area's natural beauty can be seen at Lake Michigan and Sleeping Bear Dunes National Lakeshore. Sleeping Bear Point Coast Guard Station Maritime Museum and Burnett Park are also worth visiting. Enjoy the area's slopes with cross-country skiing and skiing, and don't miss out on the snowmobiling and sledging.
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Empire, MI

What's nearby

  • Philip A. Hart Visitor Center - 8 min walk - 0.7 km
  • Sleeping Bear Dunes National Lakeshore - 11 min walk - 1.0 km
  • Empire Bluff Trail - 4 min drive - 2.2 km
  • Front Street - 32 min drive - 46.4 km
  • Traverse City Beach - 40 min drive - 52.9 km

Getting around

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

Restaurants

  • ‪Joes Friendly Tavern - ‬2 min walk
  • ‪Shipwreck Cafe - ‬6 min walk
  • ‪Empire Village Pizza & Spirits - ‬8 min walk
  • ‪Food For Thought - ‬7 min drive
  • ‪The Manor on Glen Lake - ‬6 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Chalet Style Home Near Empire Beach pet-friendly?

Yes, this property allows dogs (limit 1 total) with a maximum weight of up to 23 kg per pet.

How much does it cost to stay at Chalet Style Home Near Empire Beach?

As of 29 March 2026, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Chalet Style Home Near Empire Beach on 30 March 2026 start from NZ$870, including taxes and fees. This price is based on the lowest nightly price found in the last 24 hours for stays in the next 30 days. Prices are subject to change. Choose your dates for more accurate prices.

How much is parking at Chalet Style Home Near Empire Beach?

On-site parking is available at the property.

What time is check-in at Chalet Style Home Near Empire Beach?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Chalet Style Home Near Empire Beach?

Checkout is at 10:00 AM.

Where is Chalet Style Home Near Empire Beach located?

Located in Downtown Mmpire, this holiday home is within a 15-minute walk of Lake Michigan and Sleeping Bear Dunes National Lakeshore. Philip A. Hart Visitor Center and Empire Bluff Trail are also within 1 mile (2 km).

Reviews

9.8

Exceptional

Reviews are presented in chronological order, subject to a moderation process, and verified unless otherwise labelled.
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Rating 10 - Excellent. 57 out of 65 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 6 out of 65 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 2 out of 65 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 65 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 65 reviews

10/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

10/10

Location

10/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

Verified

10/10 Excellent

Angela B.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great location, clean and comfortable.
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Janet L.

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

perfect stay once again

Perfect house/location and hosts. 4th or 5th year at this home. Clean, quiet, close to the beach, hosts are helpful and very friendly. Great trip once again visiting my brother, enjoying the beauty and friendliness of Empire. Our dog loved the beach
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Janet L.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
This home is exceptional. Excellent location. Very clean. Large bedrooms.Host was very responsive.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Terry M.

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

Sleeping Bear

You can not beat the location if you want visit sleeping bear and the surrounding area , quiet town, close to the water.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Sue B.

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

Annual dunes trip

It was very nice.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Janet L.

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

perfect as always

Third year staying here. Wonderful hosts, wonderful home, close to the beach. Quite, peaceful and very relaxing. Love staying here.
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Bert & Judy B.

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

Nice House, Great Location

House was neat and clean. Just enough room for us to make meals and eat in the dining room. Beds were comfortable. Location was close to all of the places we wanted to visit.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Laurie G.

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

Clean and comfortable in a great location

My friends I enjoyed our visit to Empire. The home is in a great location to enjoy all that Empire and Sleeping Bear Dunes National Lakeshore has to offer. The place was easy to access, very clean and all the beds were comfortable. We enjoyed staying here.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Bonnie M.

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

Sleeping Bear Sand Dune Race

We were very happy with our stay. House exceeded our expectations. Location was great for our race
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Kandy G.

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

Beautiful area

This home is very close to Lake Michigan if you walk one direction and about a block from downtown Empire if you walk the other. The home was just right for our family of 5 plus one toddler although you might want to bring a baby gate if your children are very young. It’s located in a wonderful quiet neighborhood and we had a great time!
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Gina K.

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

Wonderful week!

We rented this home for our family with adult children. So convenient to be a 5 min walk from Empire Beach and South Bar lake. The home is very clean and well equipped. The owners have done a great job!
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Mary B.

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

Empire

Great
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Conni S.

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

Excellent location

The living room, dining area and kitchen are larger than it looks in the pictures. We were very comfortable with 8 people. It's a short walk to the beach. The house is supplied with plenty of dishes, towels, hangers, silverware, etc. We would stay here again.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

liz E.

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

Empire house

Beautiful house and it was very clean. I would have appreciated some wiggle room on check in and check out times.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2021
Verified

8/10 Good

Patti A.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
My girlfriends and I wanted to find a reasonably priced rental in the Empire area that would allow us to walk into town and also the beach this home checked off all those boxes! It was very clean, had comfortable beds and was on a quiet street a block from the beach. We missed not having a full length mirror and a small table on the back deck to set our coffee cups on, (we ended up using our cooler) but otherwise it had most of the essentials a person would need for a weekend trip. The reason I gave 4 stars instead of 5 was the awful toilet paper that was offered. I’ve never had this experience before where I needed to purchase t.p. while renting a vacation home, but I did. Please buy a better brand or recommend that your renters bring their own.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Erin W.

Unbeatable Empire location

The home was extremely clean on check-in. The location close to Empire beach is extremely convenient. The only concern is that I would prefer to pay a cleaning fee rather than be required to vacuum and sweep on check out. That is difficult to do while packing and caring for small children.
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2018
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Kellie L.

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

Vacation Countdown

This lovely Chalet style home was in the perfect location for our recent family vacation. The Leelanau Peninsula is one of our favorite places to visit. Everything in Empire was within walking distance and offered close proximity to the daily activities we wanted to pursuit. We found terrific dining and shopping along with canoe trips and hiking over scenic trails. Lake Michigan was beautiful, and we captured many photos of the unbeatable sunsets each night of our stay. The house was very suitable for the four of us. We were happy that our dog was allowed to join us. We would definitely choose this terrific Empire Chalet again. Our countdown to return has already begun.
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Janet L.

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

loved it!

Second year staying here. Can't get any closer to the Empire Lake Michigan Beach. Lovely home. TV went out on second morning and the owners were there very quickly to replace it. Our dog Lily came too. She loved the beach and finally went swimming this year. The home is spotless, owners are friendly and available. Comfortable, close to everything, nice and quiet. We''ll see you next year.
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2023
Verified

6/10 Okay

Rose W.

Little house

First impression was very clean but there were some issues. Moisture for one. Earwigs in bathroom & downstairs bedroom. Don’t really appreciate taking bugs home with me. Also don’t appreciate being told to vacuum& sweep or there will be a 150.00 charge. We would have swept some anyway because at the beach there is sand & no one likes sand but the 150.00 charge threat was not appreciated. Also furnace filters must need changed because there was a definite smoking odor. The vents were dirty.
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

peggy b.

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

One block from the greatest lake

Wonderful location to sleeping bear and the beach. We had great sunsets and long walks along the beach with view of the SC Le try ping bear dunes. Pure Michigan !!!
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2022
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Janet L.

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

quiet, relaxing get away

Loved staying at this home. For once all the beds were comfortable. Home was clean and plenty of room for our family. We brought are dog and she was great. Wish there was a fence in the backyard, but you can't have everything! If you love the beach and want to be close to the happenings in Empire, this is the place to be. One block from the beach and main street. Very quiet and relaxing.
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2022
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Laura R.

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

Empire holiday

Cute little cottage right in town and walking distance to Lake Michigan! Neat, clean, and great hosts.. Would highly recommend 😊
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2022
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Nancy B.

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

Everything our grown family needed for a short winter getaway

We loved the location of this rental, in the heart of Sleeping Bear Dunes, just a block from the Empire Beach. We spent time hiking, sledding, and just hanging out in the house playing games and cooking together.
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2021
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Ann D.

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

Wonderful home

Enjoyed our stay!
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2021
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

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

Comfortable and convenient

We enjoyed our stay.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2021

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