Spring is the perfect time to visit! No crowds and just as amazing!!

4 bedrooms2+ bathroomsSleeps 8242 sq m

Popular amenities

Kitchen

Washer

Dryer

Outdoor space

Explore the area

empire, MI

Sleeping Bear Dunes National Lakeshore11 min drive
Glen Lake13 min drive
Sleeping Bear Point Coast Guard Station Maritime Museum23 min drive
Traverse City, MI (TVC-Cherry Capital)41 min drive

Rooms & beds

4 bedrooms (sleeps 8)

First Floor Master

1 King Bed

Upstairs Bedroom 1

1 Queen Bed

Upstairs Bedroom 2

1 Queen Bed

Upstairs Bedroom 3

2 Single Beds

2 bathrooms, 1 half bathroom

First Floor

Toilet

Master Bath

Toilet · Shower only

Upstairs Bath

Bathtub or shower · Toilet · Jetted bathtub

Spaces

Deck or patio

Porch or lanai

Kitchen

Garden

Dining Area

About this property

Four bedroom, 2.5 bath on 15 acres. Three bedrooms upstairs (2 with queen beds and one with two twins) and large master bedroom on main floor with meadow views. Bunk beds in hallway upstairs add extra sleeping/hanging out space for kids. Open floor plan and fully equipped kitchen. Memory foam mattresses. Game room with ping pong table and shuffle board in the basement. Outdoor shower.
240 volt 50 amp NEMA 14-50 outlet in garage for overnight charging of your EV.

Perfect for the nature enthusiast as well as the beach goers and small town explorers!
Easy access to towns and national lakeshore: 5.8 miles to Empire and 7.8 miles to Glen Arbor. 17 miles to Traverse City, 40 minutes to Leland, 30 miles to Crystal Mountain Ski Resort. Five minutes to Dunes Golf Club.
So much to do and explore: beaches, national lakeshore, dune climb, bike path, canoe and bike rentals, vineyards, scenic drives, and hiking trails!

Property manager

Jennifer and David

Languages

English

Amenities

Kitchen

Washer

Dryer

Outdoor space

Spacious backyard with gas and wood fire pit.

Kitchen

Washer

Dryer

Pet-friendly

House Rules

Check in after 4:00 PM

Minimum age to rent: 24

Check out before 11:00 AM

Children

Children allowed: ages 0–17

Events

No events allowed

Pets

No pets allowed

Smoking

Smoking is not permitted

No ATV, dirt bike, snow mobile. (Basically, no off road vehicles of any kind. Plenty of DNR trails in area to use)

No hunting of any kind please

10 pm noise reduction (while a county feel, there are still neighbors)

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

This property uses eco-friendly cleaning products

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

We should mention

A car is required for transport to and from this property

About the area

Empire

Located in Empire, this vacation home is on a river. The area's natural beauty can be seen at Sleeping Bear Dunes National Lakeshore and Lake Michigan. Traveling with kids? Consider Sleeping Bear Point Coast Guard Station Maritime Museum, or check out an event or a game at Turtle Creek Stadium. Kayaking and parasailing offer great chances to get out on the surrounding water, or you can seek out an adventure with mountain biking and cycling nearby.

empire, MI

What's nearby

Sleeping Bear Dunes National Lakeshore - 11 min drive
Glen Lake - 13 min drive
Little Glen Lake - 13 min drive
Pierce Stocking Scenic Drive - 16 min drive
Sleeping Bear Point Coast Guard Station Maritime Museum - 23 min drive

Getting around

Cherry Capital Airport (TVC) - 41 min drive

Restaurants

Cherry Public House | Glen Arbor - 17 min drive
Boone Dock's - 17 min drive
Arts Tavern - 17 min drive
Friendly Tavern - 11 min drive
Cherry Republic - 17 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Spring is the perfect time to visit! No crowds and just as amazing!! pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

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10/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

9.8/10

Location

10/10

Listing accuracy

10/10 Excellent

Cherisse S.

26 July 2023

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

Beautiful Empire home

The house was beautiful, clean, and just as listed. The secluded location was perfect for us, near Crystal River kayaking, Glen Lake, Torch Lake, Sleeping Bear Dunes, Traverse City and Old Mission Peninsula. The cool breeze at night through the open windows was wonderful. We loved the fire pit and there were plenty of places nearby selling bundles of firewood. The outdoor shower was loved by all. We will definitely be returning.

Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Elizabeth M., Cambridge

19 July 2023

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

Peaceful Up North Retreat

My family had a lovely week!

Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

John E.

16 July 2023

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

Wonderful

Our stay can be summarized by the fact that as we all gather for an annual vacation, we have a list of movies etc we intend to watch. This year the tv did not go on as we found sitting and watching the light change through the landscape too peaceful to put a movie on. The house and property are isolated but very close and easily accessible to dunes, restaurants, trails etc. I think the only ‘negative’ was the internet can be spotty at times, but unless you need to work from the house, might be a good thing! Not enough of an issue to take away any ratings points. With certainty, we have added this house and area to our rotating vacation locale. Wonderful.

Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Ryan K.

6 July 2023

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

Wonderful base for enjoying the Leelanau

Our group of 8 had a wonderful stay here. The house is even nicer than the pictures can convey. It's in a private country setting, yet an easy drive to Empire and Glen Arbor. The whole house was very clean and the kitchen was well supplied. We cooked dinner there every night. We also enjoyed the outdoor fireplace and seating area. By the end of the week most of us had switched to using the lovely outdoor shower with its idyllic countryside view. If fast wi-fi is a high priority, this might not be the place for you. We were fine with our own mobile data, and the slow connection meant less time spent on our phones, which I liked. The only thing I really missed was a grill, which would be a nice addition to the beautiful outdoor space. The owners and property manager were responsive and easy to work with.

Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2023

10/10 Excellent

Emily F.

24 June 2023

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

Wonderful!

Wonderful stay. The house was beautiful, and had everything we needed. Such a quiet, peaceful location. Owners gave us all the info we needed, and we felt welcome in their home.

Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2023

About the host

Hosted by Jennifer and David

After many years of camping and staying in vacation rentals, we made the decision to purchase in Leelanau County. Having had so many wonderful trips in vacation rentals, we wanted to also share our place with travelers.

We're nature fans and love the meadow and woods on and around the property. When not roaming nearby, we spend our time biking from town to town and playing in Lake Michigan.

We still love to travel. We run, bike, and swim. Let us know if you have any questions about the property or area and we will do our best to help out.