Empire Beach House - Lake Michigan cottage with firepit, grill & furnished deck

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A wooden deck with Adirondack chairs, a table, and a potted plant overlooking a beach and ocean.
A modern kitchen with a marble countertop, stainless steel sink, and pendant lighting. There is a dining area with a white table and chairs, and a living room with a sofa and decorative pillows.
A modern kitchen with a central island, bar stools, pendant lighting, and a view of the outdoors.
A modern kitchen with a central island, white dining set, and pendant lighting.
A bedroom with a large window, a bed, a radiator, and a wardrobe.

Reviews

10 out of 10
Exceptional

Highlights

  • The great outdoors
    Guests love the outdoor space here.
  • On the beach
    A rare beachfront property in the area - enjoy direct access to the beach and sea.
  • Centrally-located
    You're never far from where you need to be with this convenient location.
  • Discover nearby landmarks
    Walk to Lake Michigan

Popular amenities

  • On beach
  • Patio
  • Barbecue
  • Refrigerator
  • Washing machine
  • Onsite parking available

Explore the area

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Empire, MI
  • Place, beach near Village Park
    ‪1 min walk‬
  • Place, Philip A. Hart Visitor Center
    ‪18 min walk‬
  • Place, Sleeping Bear Dunes National Lakeshore
    ‪3 min drive‬
  • Airport, Traverse City, MI (TVC-Cherry Capital)
    ‪43 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

3 bedrooms (sleeps 8)

Bedroom 1

1 Queen Bed

Bedroom 2

1 Single Bunk Bed

Loft Bedroom 3

1 Queen Bed

1 bathroom, 1 half bathroom

Bathroom 1

Toilet

Bathroom 2

Toilet

Spaces

Deck or patio
Kitchen

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About the area

Empire

Located in Empire, this holiday home is on the beach. The area's natural beauty can be seen at Lake Michigan and Sleeping Bear Dunes National Lakeshore.
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Empire, MI

What's nearby

  • beach near Village Park - 1 min walk - 0.1 km
  • South Bar Lake - 2 min walk - 0.2 km
  • beach near Downtown Mmpire - 2 min walk - 0.2 km
  • Philip A. Hart Visitor Center - 18 min walk - 1.6 km
  • Sleeping Bear Dunes National Lakeshore - 3 min drive - 1.9 km

Getting around

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

Restaurants

  • ‪Shipwreck Cafe - ‬14 min walk
  • ‪Joes Friendly Tavern - ‬8 min walk
  • ‪Empire Village Pizza & Spirits - ‬16 min walk
  • ‪Food For Thought - ‬8 min drive
  • ‪Little Finger Eatery - ‬9 min walk

Frequently asked questions

Is Empire Beach House - Lake Michigan cottage with firepit, grill & furnished deck pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

How much is parking at Empire Beach House - Lake Michigan cottage with firepit, grill & furnished deck?

On-site parking is available at the property.

What time is check-in at Empire Beach House - Lake Michigan cottage with firepit, grill & furnished deck?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Empire Beach House - Lake Michigan cottage with firepit, grill & furnished deck?

Checkout is at 10:00 AM.

Where is Empire Beach House - Lake Michigan cottage with firepit, grill & furnished deck located?

Nestled on the beach, this Empire holiday home is just steps away from South Bar Lake and Lake Michigan. Sleeping Bear Dunes National Lakeshore and Philip A. Hart Visitor Center are also within 1 mile (2 km).

Reviews

10

Exceptional

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Rating 10 - Excellent. 21 out of 21 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 0 out of 21 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 0 out of 21 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 21 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 21 reviews

10/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Amenities

6.0/10

Property conditions & facilities

10/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

10/10

Location

10/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
We had an amazing weekend in this beautiful home in the perfect location. Thank you for sharing it with us!
Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2026
From a partner site

10/10 Excellent

It’s my dream place if I could live anywhere having coffee on the deck, watching the waves come in perfect

Good location and everything you need
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great location and very organized hosts.
Stayed 6 nights in Sep 2025
From a partner site

10/10 Excellent

Another great stay at Empire Beach House

Beautiful home with spectacular deck, view, and beach access. Very clean and modern. Well equipped kitchen for meals and cozy furnishings for comfort. Left Coast Vacation Rentals was very proactive in communication and with their guidebook to ensure we had all the info we needed for our stay. We have been coming here for several years and always look forward to this trip. So happy to be booked again for next year! Thank you.
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
The location was great and the home itself was well appointed and extremely organized.
Stayed 5 nights in Jun 2025
From a partner site

10/10 Excellent

Beautiful Home on Lake Michigan

Can't beat the view and the beach is right out the back door! We loved sitting on the multi-level deck for sunsets. The house and furnishings are lovely, and well-stocked with everything needed - towels, pillows, beach chairs, kid plates, etc. The hosts are terrific. They were great about providing timely, detailed information before we arrived and checked out. Walk to the playgrounds, walk to ice cream, short drive to the Sleeping Bear Dunes...We were very happy with our past stays and just booked our 3rd!
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
It was wonderful. Great location, great house
Stayed 5 nights in Aug 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Great location

Right on the beach. Lake Michigan views Beautiful and very clean home
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Beautiful beach house in an idyllic location. Really well stocked with basics, really clean. The upstairs bedroom is one of the dreamiest stays I've had. Thank you!
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Fall Colors

Amazing! The perfect long weekend. We can’t wait to return.
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

The most amazing property and location

I was so happy with our choice to stay here. The house was so beautiful and updated. Everything we needed for our stay was included and the location could not be better. We were able to enjoy the dune, beaches, hiking trails, and spend time in downtown Glen Arbor and Fishtown. We will absolutely be back!
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2024
From a partner site

10/10 Excellent

Great experience

The Empire Beach House has been a favorite spot of ours for several years. The home has recently been beautifully updated throughout making it modern yet still cozy. It is organized and has everything you need for your beach getaway. The deck and views are amazing. We had an excellent experience with the co-hosts who connected with us in advance and throughout the stay. Great electronic guide to the property and surrounding area was also provided.
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Summertime in Northern Michigan

The sunsets!! It was exciting to see the different beach daily ( water moves it around). It can be calm and relaxing or you can join in the activities Nextdoor on public beach. Volleyball, children’s playgrounds or just people watch.
Stayed 9 nights in Jul 2024
From a partner site

10/10 Excellent

Pristine beach, beautiful house, exceptional service.

We had an amazing stay. The home is so well organized and comfortable, Pillows and bedding are crisp and comfy! You do not need to bring anything. Super easy to keep the space clean as they provide products to get the job done. The interior is bright and full of local character. Thanks for the little touches of hospitality that make a vacation special. The view is priceless. The beach is 10/10. What about those planters!!! Thank you for a wonderful stay.
From a partner site

10/10 Excellent

Pristine beach, beautiful house, exceptional service.

We had an amazing stay. The home is so well organized and comfortable, Pillows and bedding are crisp and comfy! You do not need to bring anything. Super easy to keep the space clean as they provide products to get the job done. The interior is bright and full of local character. Thanks for the little touches of hospitality that make a vacation special. The view is priceless. The beach is 10/10. What about those planters!!! Thank you for a wonderful stay.
From a partner site

10/10 Excellent

Incredible Stay

The views alone are incredible, but in addition, the house was truly perfect. Clean, simple, organized, and still offers a great view from inside for those cooler mornings. The deck off the house was awesome! We spent most mornings on the deck with coffee, and every evening there with a bonfire. The beach area was awesome, and we appreciated the Adirondack Chairs being available for use (one less item to pack). It was so nice being able to take just a few short steps to the beach, and then also the ability to walk our young kids to the two different public playgrounds at the public beach. It's a great home for all ages! We would love to stay here again!
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Perfect!

The house is ideally located on Lake Michigan, with beautiful South Bar Lake steps away. The sunsets and beach combing are spectacular on the big lake, with the kinder, gentler inland lake there for youngsters and those who prefer their swims a bit warmer. The remodeling of the house is just beautiful and the hosts stocked the kitchen so thoughtfully. The house does only have one full bath (and one half bath) but this worked out fine for us and our three adult children to share. Could not have had a better experience!
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2024
From a partner site

10/10 Excellent

Awesome week at the Empire Beach House!

The Empire Beach house was perfect for our family! The house was very clean, well appointed and efficiently organized. I can't say enough about how awesome the deck and beach area are. Typically when we have visited the SBDNL area, we pack up and head to one of the many public beaches which are great in their own right. But there was no need for that at the Empire Beach House since the private beach is spacious and the water and sandbar are just as good as our other favorite beaches. The property management team was very responsive to any questions we had which were few since they put a lot of thought and effort into prepping the house. We would love to stay here again!!
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, communication
Inside property outstanding. Outside needs cleaning. For cost of rental would expect outside to have better upkeep? Every morning at 555am very loud boaters were putting boats in lake. Lovely well decorated interior, supplies crazy good and high quality. Loved proximity to lake. Deck wonderful with firepit and gas stove. We had a WONDERFUL vacation.
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
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Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2026
From a partner site

10/10 Excellent

Very nice location

This is our third year and a great location Very clean and with all the things you need for the week Well organized home Needs some storage space for guests as there are no places for clothes except for basement room We would highly recommend this location and home Co owners and leasing company were excellent
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