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Empire Rose: Cozy Home in the Heart of Empire on Front St.

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A single-story house with a front porch and a small deck.
A living room with a beige armchair, a dark wooden side table, and a floor lamp.
A two-story house with a front porch, a small front yard, and a white picket fence.
A bedroom with two beds, each with a striped bedspread, a bedside table with a lamp, and a window with curtains.
A kitchen with wooden cabinets, a stainless steel stove, a toaster, and a sink.

Reviews

10 out of 10
Exceptional

Highlights

  • Sledding nearby
    A rare find — snowy slopes for sledding are just minutes away.
  • Centrally-located
    You're never far from where you need to be with this convenient location.
2 bedrooms1 bathroomSleeps 6

Popular amenities

  • Kitchen
  • Washing machine
  • Barbecue
  • Deck or patio
  • Free Wi-Fi
  • Balcony or patio

Explore the area

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

Rooms & beds

2 bedrooms (sleeps 6)

Bedroom 2

2 Double Beds

Master Bedroom

1 King Bed

1 bathroom

Bath

Shower only

Spaces

Deck or patio
Kitchen
Dining area

About this property

Empire Rose: Cozy Home in the Heart of Empire on Front St.

Enjoy living in the heart of Empire, a cozy town with a great public beach. Empire Rose is a clean, comfortable home owned by Bruce and Cindy Taggart. It has a modern kitchen and bath, living room, family room, fenced in yard with a fire pit, and two large bedrooms. The master bedroom has a TempurPedic California King-size bed, the large upstairs bedroom has two double beds. Wireless internet and cable TV are provided. Linens are provided.

Rates: Weekly rental ONLY: $1500, Sat-Sat. Off-season (after Labor Day): $1400/wk.

Load up the wagon and take the short walk to the beach for the day, enjoy nearby galleries and shops, and eat out across the street. Empire is in the heart of Sleeping Bear Dunes National Lakeshore, voted by Good Morning America as 'The Most Beautiful Place in the Country'! Drive the scenic drive. Hike the trails. bike on miles of beautiful roads, visit the many endless beaches. After dinner, stroll back to the beach for some of the most beautiful sunsets in the country.

Keywords: Downtown, sleeps six, modern kitchen, near beach, Sleeping Bear Dunes National Lakeshore, Traverse City, Sand dunes, Lake Michigan, West Michigan, Leelanau Peninsula, Crystal Lake, Glen Lake

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House Rules

Check in after 3:00 PM
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

No pets allowed
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Smoking

Smoking is not permitted

Important information

You need to know

Property # 387795vb
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
This property has outdoor spaces, such as balconies, patios and terraces, which may not be suitable for children; if you have any concerns, we recommend contacting the property prior to your arrival to confirm that they can accommodate you in a suitable room

About the area

Empire

Located on a lake, 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. Take in the nearby slopes with cross-country skiing and snowboarding, or try out other outdoor activities such as snowmobiling and sledging.
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Empire, MI

What's nearby

  • beach near Village Park - 7 min walk - 0.6 km
  • Philip A. Hart Visitor Center - 8 min walk - 0.7 km
  • beach near Downtown Mmpire - 8 min walk - 0.7 km
  • Sleeping Bear Dunes National Lakeshore - 12 min walk - 1.0 km
  • Empire Bluff Trail - 4 min drive - 2.2 km

Getting around

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

Restaurants

  • ‪Trattoria Funistrada - ‬13 min drive
  • ‪Shipwreck Cafe - ‬4 min walk
  • ‪Little Finger Eatery - ‬1 min walk
  • ‪The Savage Quayle - ‬9 min walk
  • ‪Empire Village Inn - ‬6 min walk

Frequently asked questions

Is Empire Rose: Cozy Home in the Heart of Empire on Front St. pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

How much does it cost to stay at Empire Rose: Cozy Home in the Heart of Empire on Front St.?

As of 28 August 2026, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Empire Rose: Cozy Home in the Heart of Empire on Front St. on 27 November 2026 start from NZ$2,660, 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.

What time is check-in at Empire Rose: Cozy Home in the Heart of Empire on Front St.?

Check-in begins at 3:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Empire Rose: Cozy Home in the Heart of Empire on Front St.?

Checkout is at 10:00 AM.

Where is Empire Rose: Cozy Home in the Heart of Empire on Front St. located?

Located in Downtown Mmpire, this holiday home is within a 10-minute walk of Philip A. Hart Visitor Center and Lake Michigan. Sleeping Bear Dunes National Lakeshore is 0.6 mi (1 km) away.

About the host

Hosted by Bruce F. Taggar

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Bruce and Cindy Taggart taught in the College of Music at Michigan State University. Cindy also owns and runs The Secret Garden, a gallery of handcrafts in Empire, three doors down from Empire Rose. Bruce and Cindy live in Glen Arbor.

Why they chose this property

We have been summer residents of Empire since 1988. It really is 'The Most Beautiful Place in America.' We love the town, the beach, the National Lakeshore. Empire Rose is a house we have admired for many years; we purchased it in 2011. We are thrilled to own it and be able to offer it for others to enjoy.

What makes this property unique

Empire Rose is in an ideal location: easy walk to the beach (five minutes), restaurants, bank (with ATM), ice cream store, quirky shops, newly renovated library, National Lakeshore visitor's center.

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