Home in the charming village of Empire. Walk to Lake Michigan beaches.

4 bedrooms2 bathroomsSleeps 11

Popular amenities

Washer

Dryer

Outdoor space

Explore the area

Empire, Michigan

Empire Bluff Trail12 min walk
Philip A. Hart Visitor Center14 min walk
Sleeping Bear Dunes National Lakeshore15 min walk
Traverse City, MI (TVC-Cherry Capital)48 min drive

Rooms & beds

4 bedrooms (sleeps 11)

Bedroom 1

1 Queen Bed

Bedroom 2

1 Queen Bed

Bedroom 3

2 Single Beds

Bedroom 4

3 Single Beds

Other Space 1

1 Double Sofa Bed

2 bathrooms

Bathroom 1

Toilet · Shower only

Bathroom 2

Toilet · Shower only

Spaces

Deck or patio

Kitchen

Outdoor play area

Garden

About this property

Prime summer reservations must be Saturday to Saturday.

Watch the deer from the screened-in porch at this lovely centennial home in Empire. Deer Hill has 3 bedrooms and 2 bathrooms and sleeps 11. It is less than a 1/2 mile to a beautiful Lake Michigan beach.

This house has three levels so there is room to spread out. This area on a quiet side street is perfect for taking a walk or riding your bike.

Outside you will find a large, grassy yard with a deck and fire pit. It is just five miles to the Sleeping Bear Dune Climb. This area is stunning and offers many outdoor activities, great places to dine, and beautiful sunsets to watch.

No pets allowed.

-- THE PROPERTY --

Sleeps 11.

Bedroom 1: queen bed || Bedroom 2: queen bed || Bedroom 3: two twin beds || Basement family room: two twin beds and trundle (three twins) || Living room: queen sofa bed

OUTDOORS: Fire pit, charcoal grill, grassy lawn, deck, screened porch, outdoor dining table & chairs, bikes (single-speed cruisers)

INDOORS: WiFi, YouTube TV, Roku, smart TV, DVD player

KITCHEN: Fully equipped, cooking basics, dishware & flatware, microwave, toaster, drip coffee maker, dishwasher, trash bags, paper towels

GENERAL: Washer & dryer, towels & linens, toilet paper, bar soap, two portable A/C units

MISC: EV charging station, living space on three levels

PARKING: space for four vehicles

-- POLICIES --

- No pets allowed

- No smoking

- No events, parties, or large gatherings

- Must be at least 18 years old to book

- Additional fees and taxes may apply

- Cancellation: For reservations between Memorial Day and Labor Day, cancellations must be received at least 90 days prior to arrival in order for a full refund to be issued. No refunds will be issued for cancellations received less than 90 days prior to arrival. For off-season reservations, cancellations must be received at least 30 days prior to arrival. No refunds will be issued for cancellations received less than 30 days prior to arrival.

Property manager

Visit Up North Vacation Rentals

Premier Host

Languages

English

Amenities

Washer

Dryer

Outdoor space

Front of house with fire pit in foreground

Kitchen

Washer

Dryer

Outdoor space

House Rules

Check in after 4:00 PM

Minimum age to rent: 18

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

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

This holiday home is located in Empire. The area's natural beauty can be seen at Sleeping Bear Dunes National Lakeshore and Lake Michigan. Discover the area's water adventures with power boating and fishing nearby, or enjoy the great outdoors with hiking and cycling.

Empire, Michigan

What's nearby

Empire Bluff Trail - 12 min walk
Philip A. Hart Visitor Center - 14 min walk
Sleeping Bear Dunes National Lakeshore - 15 min walk
Pierce Stocking Scenic Drive - 7 min drive
Little Glen Lake - 9 min drive

Getting around

Traverse City, MI (TVC-Cherry Capital) - 49 min drive

Restaurants

Friendly Tavern - 6 min walk
Shipwreck Cafe - 12 min walk
Empire Village Pizza & Spirits - 13 min walk
Food For Thought - 8 min drive
Tiffany's Ice Cream - 7 min walk

Frequently asked questions

Is Home in the charming village of Empire. Walk to Lake Michigan beaches. pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

What time is check-in at Home in the charming village of Empire. Walk to Lake Michigan beaches.?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Home in the charming village of Empire. Walk to Lake Michigan beaches.?

Checkout is at 10:00 AM.

Where is Home in the charming village of Empire. Walk to Lake Michigan beaches. located?

Situated in Empire, this holiday home is within a 15-minute walk of Lake Michigan and Sleeping Bear Dunes National Lakeshore. Empire Bluff Trail and Philip A. Hart Visitor Center are also within 15 minutes.

9.2

Wonderful

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8.4/10

Cleanliness

9.4/10

Check-in

8.8/10

Communication

10/10

Location

8.8/10

Listing accuracy

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8/10 Good

Scott B.

26 September 2023

Good place to stay for the Empire Hill Climb

Rating Details: The property manager was adequately helpful. The vacation rental was very clean. I was very happy with the location. I was satisfied with the condition of the vacation rental. Overall, I recommend this vacation rental. Reviewer Comments: Location was great for the empire hill climb. There was a lot of room for our whole family. I didn’t like the extra steps I had to take to accommodate the rental management company, or their app.

Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2023

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10/10 Excellent

Diane R.

27 September 2022

Labor Day Weekend Stay

Rating Details: The property manager was very helpful. The vacation rental was spotless. I was very happy with the location. I was very satisfied with the condition of the vacation rental. Overall, I recommend this vacation rental. Reviewer Comments: We enjoyed our stay at Deer Hill. The location is fantastic with just a few blocks from the beach, ice cream, restaurants and the cute town of Empire! The house is dated but bedrooms and bathrooms up to date and very clean and neat. The kitchen was very well stocked and clean! I highly recommend staying in this rental!

8/10 Good

Becky M., St. Charles

10 September 2022

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

Comfortable house and great time in Empire

We had a great time in Empire and surrounding area. The house is perfectly located to walk to The Friendly and the lake. The house was well stocked and was very clean. There were 6 adults and we were comfortable - we all slept well. We didn’t use the basement. The kitchen has just about everything you would need to cook a meal - the grocery in Glen Arbor is very good. We made breakfast at the house everyday. There is a screened in porch and it needed some bug clean up - but it was not a big deal. We enjoyed watching the deer eat the apples. There are lots of bikes and many games available for families. It is not a new house - screens are worn and floors sag - but is comfortable and big enough for people to gather and to get away for a nap. We had no issues and would happily go back.

Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2022

6/10 Okay

Lisa M.

15 August 2022

Liked: Location

Disliked: Cleanliness, listing accuracy

Pros and cons

Pros...First off, lovely area with close proximity to the beach and lots of outdoor activities. There were bikes available to use. The deer visited daily to the backyard and ate from the apple trees and that was enjoyable to watch. House was spacious for 11 adults, but air matresses were used in place of twin beds located in basement and pull-out in living room. All the bathrooms were in good working order with good water pressure for showers and toilets flushed without issues. Wi-fi was solid. Cons...We arrived on an exceptionally hot and humid day and despite the portable air conditioner in living room, it was extremely uncomfortable. We knew there would be no central air, but half the windows would not open, so it was very hard to even get air circulated. Some fans were available, but they truly didn't help much, esp since some windows wouldn't open. Fortunately, it cooled down on day 3 and it was tolerable the rest of the week. The house was in need of some maintenance. Screened-in porch was not as pictured and truly disappointing. The screens were ripped in multiple areas and duct taped in an attempt to repair. Everything was dingy and very much needed a good cleaning. Door jams filthy, floor unswept with spider webs with giant eggs in corners of room, broken string of lights loosely hanging around windows, just dirty looking...housekeeping was DEFINITELY an issue throughout the house. The kitchen floor was dirty, there was no way it was mopped before our arrival. Bottoms of feet black after a couple hours walking inside the house. Multiple dishes pulled from cupboard were not clean, a lot had dried, crusted food on them. Cupboards crammed with left over food items from what I would presume previous renters. The entire house, especially the kitchen, needed a deep cleaning. The side door, which was main entrance had screen ripped and hanging half off allowing bugs to fly in. A chipmunk was a daily visitor to the back porch and one day climbed thru the open unscreened kitchen window and nibbled on fruit left on counter. Management company was apologetic about the housekeeping issues asked if wanted someone to come out. I initially said no, but after realizing how dirty the screened in porch was I changed my mind and told them I would, but no one ever showed up and we ended up cleaning it up enough to sit out there Overall, house has good bones, but needs a little more love and attention to bring it back to what it deserves

Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2022

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10/10 Excellent

Jennifer K.

28 July 2022

Beach house

Rating Details: The property manager was very helpful. The vacation rental was very clean. I was very happy with the location. I was more than satisfied with the condition of the vacation rental. Overall, I recommend this vacation rental. Reviewer Comments: Overall excellent

Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2022