8/10 Good
Lauren M.
23 August 2025
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Lauren M.
Stayed 6 nights in Aug 2025
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Empire Blue - A Northern Michigan getaway at the doorstep of the Sleeping Bear Dunes National Lakeshore
Holiday home with kitchen, near Lake Michigan
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Reviews
8.0 out of 10
Very good
3 bedrooms1 bathroomSleeps 6121 sq m
Popular amenities
Explore the area
Empire, MI
- Place, Philip A. Hart Visitor Center2 min walk
- Place, Sleeping Bear Dunes National Lakeshore16 min walk
- Place, Empire Bluff Trail4 min drive
- Airport, Traverse City, MI (TVC-Cherry Capital)46 min drive
Rooms & beds
3 bedrooms (sleeps 6)
Bedroom 1
1 King Bed
Bedroom 2
1 Queen Bed
Bedroom 3
2 Single Beds
1 bathroom
Bathroom 1
Spaces
Kitchen
Separate dining area
Garden
Dining area
About this property
Empire Blue - A Northern Michigan getaway at the doorstep of the Sleeping Bear Dunes National Lakeshore
Relax with the whole family at this peaceful place to stay. Located in the M-22 Village of Empire, this is a new home, close to the visitor information center, and walkable to the center of town and the beach. The town of Empire has several shops, art galleries, a library, restaurants, and sporting good supply retailers, including for bikes and beach gear.
*Construction of new homes in this neighborhood may be occurring intermittently during the day.*
*Construction of new homes in this neighborhood may be occurring intermittently during the day.*
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Amenities
Kitchen
Washing machine
Dryer
Free WiFi
Air conditioning
Outdoor space
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House Rules
Check in after 4:00 PM
Minimum age to rent: 22
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
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 indicated that there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property
Host has indicated that there is a smoke detector on the property
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher, a first aid kit and a deadlock
We should mention
A car is recommended for transport to and from this property
About the area
Empire
Located in Empire, this holiday home is near the beach. The area's natural beauty can be seen at Sleeping Bear Dunes National Lakeshore and Lake Michigan. Sleeping Bear Point Coast Guard Station Maritime Museum and Burnett Park are also worth visiting. Make sure you get close to the area's animals with activities such as game walks and birdwatching.
Empire, MI
What's nearby
- Philip A. Hart Visitor Center - 2 min walk - 0.2 km
- Sleeping Bear Dunes National Lakeshore - 16 min walk - 1.4 km
- Empire Bluff Trail - 4 min drive - 2.2 km
- Pierce Stocking Scenic Drive - 6 min drive - 6.5 km
- Little Glen Lake - 8 min drive - 8.6 km
Getting around
Restaurants
- Shipwreck Cafe - 4 min walk
- Joes Friendly Tavern - 8 min walk
- Trattoria Funistrada - 13 min drive
- Empire Village Pizza & Spirits - 6 min walk
- La Becasse - 13 min drive
Frequently asked questions
Reviews
8.0
Very good
10/10
Cleanliness
10/10
Check-in
10/10
Communication
10/10
Location
10/10
Listing accuracy
Reviews
About the host
Hosted by Chris Stowe
Languages:
English, Korean
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