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Park Place Guest House 600 feet from Lake Michigan Beach

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Guest House to the Lake Michigan beach
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Reviews

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional
2 bedrooms2 bathroomsSleeps 6176.5 sq m

Popular amenities

  • Beach view
  • Parking available
  • Barbecue grill
  • Dryer
  • Air conditioning
  • Washer

Explore the area

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Empire, MI
  • Philip A. Hart Visitor Center
    ‪13 min walk‬
  • Sleeping Bear Dunes National Lakeshore
    ‪2 min drive‬
  • Empire Bluff Trail
    ‪4 min drive‬
  • Traverse City, MI (TVC-Cherry Capital)
    ‪47 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

2 bedrooms (sleeps 6)

Bedroom 1

1 Queen Bed

Bedroom 2

1 Queen Bed and 2 Single Beds

2 bathrooms

Bathroom 1

Toilet · Shower only

Bathroom 2

Toilet · Shower only

Spaces

Deck or patio
Kitchen
Dining area

About this property

Park Place Guest House 600 feet from Lake Michigan Beach

Park Place Guest House at Empire Beach
Vacation at the beach in this two bedroom, two bathroom 1900 sq. ft. house / cottage that partially overlooks Lake Michigan and South Bar Lake. Walk the tree lined sidewalk 600 ft to the Lake Michigan shore and play on the sand beach. Lake Michigan water level fluctuates every year. Visit Empire Michigan webcam for current lake conditions. There is extensive playground equipment at the beach. The Village of Empire which is seven miles south of Glen Arbor is home to the Sleeping Bear Dunes National Park Visitor Center. The Sleeping Bear Heritage Bike Trail winds through the woods and is paved from Empire to the 'Dune Climb' and continues into Glen Arbor. The trail has been extended north along M-22 to Bohemian Road.
From the rear bedroom window of Park Place Guest House view deer feeding in the nature preserve.
Within walking distance of one block to the east are the Post Office, Bank, Friendly's Tavern, the Bicycle and Surf Shop and Tiffany's Ice Cream Parlor. Two blocks to the east is the Public Library. Three blocks to the east is the gas station/convenience store and the Shipwreck Café. This is truly a unique location.
Park Place Guest House has the appearance of being one structure with Park Place Empire, but each is totally separate and has complete privacy from the other.
Because our Lake Michigan home is special to us, we request great care and consideration from our renters.
PLEASE NOTE THAT SHEETS AND TOWELS ARE NOT SUPPLIED

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Amenities

Kitchen
Washing machine
Dryer
Air conditioning
Outdoor space
Parking available

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House Rules

Check in after 4:00 PM
Minimum age to rent: 25
Check out before 11:00 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

Check-out instructions

The host requires you to complete the following before checking out:
Remove personal items, remove leftover food and drinks and take out the rubbish
Turn off the lights and lock the doors
Please leave the 2 house keys and Empire beach parking pass on the Kitchen counter
Failure to complete these may result in a negative review from the host.

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 no carbon monoxide detector on the property, but there are gas appliances; 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, a first aid kit and a deadlock

We should mention

This property does not have any lifts
A car is recommended for transport to and from this property

About the area

Empire

Empire is home to this holiday home. The area's natural beauty can be seen at Sleeping Bear Dunes National Lakeshore and Lake Michigan. Discover the area's water adventures with jet skiing and kayaking nearby, or enjoy the great outdoors with hiking/biking trails and cycling.
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Empire, MI

What's nearby

  • Philip A. Hart Visitor Center - 13 min walk - 1.1 km
  • Sleeping Bear Dunes National Lakeshore - 2 min drive - 1.5 km
  • Empire Bluff Trail - 4 min drive - 1.8 km
  • Pierce Stocking Scenic Drive - 7 min drive - 7.2 km
  • Little Glen Lake - 9 min drive - 9.4 km

Getting around

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

Restaurants

  • ‪Shipwreck Cafe - ‬10 min walk
  • ‪Joes Friendly Tavern - ‬4 min walk
  • ‪Empire Village Pizza & Spirits - ‬11 min walk
  • ‪Food For Thought - ‬8 min drive
  • ‪Little Finger Eatery - ‬5 min walk

Frequently asked questions

Is Park Place Guest House 600 feet from Lake Michigan Beach pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

What time is check-in at Park Place Guest House 600 feet from Lake Michigan Beach?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Park Place Guest House 600 feet from Lake Michigan Beach?

Checkout is at 11:00 AM.

Where is Park Place Guest House 600 feet from Lake Michigan Beach located?

Situated in Empire, this holiday home is within 1 mi (2 km) of Philip A. Hart Visitor Center, Lake Michigan, and Sleeping Bear Dunes National Lakeshore. Empire Bluff Trail is 1.1 mi (1.8 km) away.

Reviews

9.6

Exceptional

Reviews are presented in chronological order, subject to a moderation process, and verified unless otherwise labelled.
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Rating 10 - Excellent. 56 out of 73 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 15 out of 73 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 2 out of 73 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 73 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 73 reviews

9.0/10

Cleanliness

9.8/10

Check-in

9.8/10

Communication

10/10

Location

9.8/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Scott W.

Great place and great location
Stayed 6 nights in Aug 2025

8/10 Good

Jessica B.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great location and great house! The only downfall is that the fire pit is shared with the rental next door but there are fire pits on the beach that were awesome for bonfires.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Kim H.

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

Weekend wedding

Location was great.
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

James K.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
We enjoyed our short stay very much. Weather was too cold for swimming but there are very nice hikes nearby and you can see the waves on the beach from the property. On the last day we have a very nice beach walk. The owner was very responsive to our questions about the WiFi. Highly recommend!
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Karyn N.

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

2 minute walk to beach

The location is excellent to access the quaint downtown and beach. The home was comfortable/cozy for our stay w 6 adults. Beds are comfortable too. You are sharing the outdoor ammenities with another VRBO family. Our experience was positive.
Stayed 5 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Debbie L.

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

Fabulous getaway

We always enjoy our stay, it’s perfect for my family!
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Debbie L.

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

Lovely Empire

We’ve stayed at this property a few times and love it! The location is excellent and we always enjoy our stay!
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

Lisa P.

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

Summer vacation

Beautiful location. Loved how close the beach is . Home was very spacious and great price for the location !
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2023

8/10 Good

Samantha B.

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

Great location

We throughly enjoyed this location! Wish there were more kitchen utensils and steak knives.
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Robert W., AUSTINTOWN

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

Perfect stay...again.

This was our second visit to this property and are looking forward to the next visit. Just a perfect location.
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2023

10/10 Excellent

Amy S.

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

Perfect Spot For Shore Lovers

This property is perfect for families that love the Michigan shore! Just a quick one minute easy walk and you can be at the shore playing, soaking up the sun or hunting for great rocks. It’s so convenient to everything.
Stayed 5 nights in May 2024

8/10 Good

Angela B.

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

Nice Couple Getaway

My husband and I enjoyed this property it is very close to Lake Michigan in the very cute Village of Empire. Would recommend and hope to be back for future visits.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2023

10/10 Excellent

Debbie L.

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

Perfect place

We love Empire and this property is perfect, convenient and close to the beach. We plan on returning next year!
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2022

10/10 Excellent

Julie H.

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

A little piece of heaven

This property is in the best location. 5 minutes from beach and beautiful backyard sunsets. The house itself is very roomy. Enough space for 6 adults. We enjoyed kayaking, hiking, parasailing (traverse city) walking the beach and having a sunset campfire on the beach with smores. Great week. We would stay again.
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2024

8/10 Good

Angela B.

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

Returning Guest

We have stayed at this property before and will likely stay at this property in the future if it is available. It is in a superb location, and it is a very nice house overall, if I had to give constructive criticism I would say, it could use some interior updates to furniture and a good outdoor cleaning around all the benches, patios and windows.
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Michelle D.

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

The Perfect Place for an Empire Vacation

Empire has been my family's vacation Happy Place for 26 years, so staying this close to our favorite beach was perfect. This home was clean and comfortable. The Master bedroom had a fantastic view of South Bar Lake. We already booked our stay with this host for 2024!
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

Shannon S.

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

Was a great experience

It was a great experience. We came to stay and really enjoyed the proximity to the beach, it made the entire vacation easy. House was as described and suited our needs perfectly. I would def recommend if you want a place close to the beach and very walkable to the library, ice cream, burgers and more.
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2022

10/10 Excellent

Steffan H.

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

Great Location

Great place to stay when visiting Empire. Steps away from Lake Michigan. Much roomier than we thought prior to arriving. Was nice to have an open second floor loft with 3 beds for the kids and the master bedroom on main floor not far but not too close. Owner very responsive to any communication .Will stay here again in the future. Parking in carport very snug so just be careful pulling in and out not to hit pillars.
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Robert W., AUSTINTOWN

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

Location, location, location

Very pleasant stay. The house was exceptionally clean and comfortable and had everything we needed. But the highlight is the property's location. It features beautiful views of the lakes and natural areas, with easy access to virtually everything, including the Sleeping Bear Dunes. We can't wait to visit in the summer when we can bring our bikes and use the kayaks.
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2022

10/10 Excellent

Amy K.

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

Great stay

We had a great time here! The check in process was seamless & contact with the property owner was easy. We loved how close it was to the beach & walked down nearly every morning and night of our stay. While still too chilly for a full beach day, the access was great. The home was clean & a great spot for our group. Keep in mind there is only one bedroom with a door, so privacy is at a premium.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2023

10/10 Excellent

Barb B.

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

Trip to lake michigan

Had a great time. Mother Nature didn’t really cooperate. Loved the location close to the beach, area places around to visit. Kids had fun riding bikes, climbing dunes, and playing on the beach. Thanks for allowing us to spend time in this location.
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2023

10/10 Excellent

Heather L.

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

Great location

The location is wonderful! You can walk to the beach and to businesses in Empire. We saw multiple deer every day behind the house. The property was clean and well stocked. It had lots of hooks-- that is so helpful. The only drawback was having to pack towels and sheets, but that is clearly listed. We enjoyed exploring Empire, Sleeping Bear and Glen Arbor. We would definitely stay again.
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Kate C.

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

Super nice….

Four friends, 65 yrs and up…stayed three very relaxing and comfortable days! We couldn’t have been more pleased. The home was immaculate, roomy, and very pleasant. We had the opportunity to meet the host, and he was very nice and helpful. We were all very delighted with our stay. Location to the beach is a bonus! Thank you.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2023

8/10 Good

Bethany A.

Liked: Check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Perfect location for a relaxing stay with kids!

We absolutely loved our stay here and were pleasantly surprised at all the room we had between the 3 floors!! We loved being in walking distance to everything. The only complaint we had was the sewer smell when we first arrived, but were able to resolve this by opening the windows which we ended up leaving open during our stay, which was lovely to wake up to the sound of the water! The only recommendation we had would be to update the pan collection to a non stick set😜
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2024

6/10 Okay

Evelyn W.

Liked: Communication, location
Disliked: Cleanliness, listing accuracy

Unfortunate

As seniors it did not meet our special needs.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2024

About the host

Hosted by Randall Parks

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Although I rarely have the opportunity to meet our guests face to face, I enjoy getting to know you through phone calls, email and correspondence. I am a family man who is grateful to have found a little piece of heaven in Empire at Park Place which we enjoy sharing with others who appreciate and respect the home and the area.

What makes this property unique

Location, Location, Location. Beach, natural beauty situated within a quaint village.

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