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Empire Beach House - Lake Michigan cottage with firepit, grill & furnished deck

Beachfront holiday home with kitchen and patio

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On the beach
Fridge, microwave, oven, stovetop
Interior
3 bedrooms, free WiFi, bed sheets
Outdoor dining
Empire Beach House - Lake Michigan cottage with firepit, grill & furnished deck provides laundry facilities and more. Guests can connect to free in-room WiFi.

Reviews

10 out of 10
Exceptional

Entire home

3 bedrooms2 bathroomsSleeps 81365 sq ft

Popular amenities

  • Beach view
  • Dryer
  • Parking available
  • Washer
  • Barbecue grill
  • Kitchen

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About this property

Entire place

You'll have the entire home to yourself and will only share it with other guests in your party.

Empire Beach House - Lake Michigan cottage with firepit, grill & furnished deck

Beachfront holiday home with kitchen and patio
Laundry facilities and barbecues are available at this smoke-free holiday home. The holiday home has 3 bedrooms and offers free WiFi and a patio. Guests will find a kitchen with a fridge, an oven, a stovetop and a microwave.
Guest accommodation at this holiday home offers coffee/tea makers. Rooms open to patios. Kitchens offer fridges, stovetops, microwaves and kitchenware and utensils.

Guests can surf the web using complimentary wireless Internet access. Smart televisions are featured in guestrooms.

Property amenities

Beach

  • On the beach

Internet

  • Available in the house: Free WiFi

Parking and transport

  • Car recommended
  • Parking on site

Kitchen

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Cookware, dishware, and utensils
  • Dishwasher
  • Hob
  • Microwave
  • Oven
  • Refrigerator
  • Toaster

Bedrooms

  • 3 bedrooms
  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • 1.5 bathrooms
  • Towels provided

Living spaces

  • Living room

Entertainment

  • Smart TV

Outdoor areas

  • Barbecue grill
  • Outdoor furniture
  • Patio

Laundry

  • Laundry facilities
  • Washing machine

Comfort

  • Heating

Pets

  • No pets allowed

Suitability/Accessibility

  • Smoke-free property

Location highlights

  • On a lake
  • On the waterfront

Safety features

  • Carbon monoxide detector (host has indicated there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property)
  • Smoke detector (host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property)
  • First aid kit
  • Fire extinguisher

General

  • Unit size: 1,365 square feet

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Policies

Check-in

Check-in time starts at 4:00 PM
Contactless check-in and check-out are available
Minimum check-in age - 25

Check-out

Check-out before 10:00 AM

Special check-in instructions

You will receive an email from the host with check-in and check-out instructions

Pets

Pets not allowed

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome

Events

No events 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 and a first aid kit
This property is managed through our partner, Vrbo. You will receive an email from Vrbo with a link to a Vrbo account, where you can change or cancel your reservation

We should mention

A car is recommended for transport to and from this property

Property is also known as

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About the area

Map
Empire, MI

What's nearby

  • Philip A. Hart Visitor Center - 18 min walk - 1.6 km
  • Sleeping Bear Dunes National Lakeshore - 2 min drive - 1.9 km
  • Empire Bluff Trail - 4 min drive - 2.2 km
  • Pierce Stocking Scenic Drive - 6 min drive - 7.6 km
  • Little Glen Lake - 8 min drive - 9.7 km

Getting around

  • Traverse City, MI (TVC-Cherry Capital) - 43 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Shipwreck Cafe - ‬14 min walk
  • ‪Joes Friendly Tavern - ‬8 min walk
  • ‪Empire Village Pizza & Spirits - ‬16 min walk
  • ‪Food For Thought - ‬8 min drive
  • ‪The Manor on Glen Lake - ‬8 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Empire Beach House - Lake Michigan cottage with firepit, grill & furnished deck pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

What time is check-in at Empire Beach House - Lake Michigan cottage with firepit, grill & furnished deck?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Empire Beach House - Lake Michigan cottage with firepit, grill & furnished deck?

Checkout is at 10:00 AM.

Where is Empire Beach House - Lake Michigan cottage with firepit, grill & furnished deck located?

Nestled on the beach, this Empire holiday home is within 1 mi (2 km) of Philip A. Hart Visitor Center and Lake Michigan. Sleeping Bear Dunes National Lakeshore is 1.4 mi (2.2 km) away.

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Reviews

Empire Beach House - Lake Michigan cottage with firepit, grill & furnished deck Reviews

10

Exceptional

10

Cleanliness

10

Location

10

Eco-friendliness

6.0

Property conditions & facilities
Rating 10 - Excellent. 15 out of 15 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 0 out of 15 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 0 out of 15 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 15 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 15 reviews

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Nicole T.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
The location was great and the home itself was well appointed and extremely organized.
Stayed 5 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Madi S.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Beautiful beach house in an idyllic location. Really well stocked with basics, really clean. The upstairs bedroom is one of the dreamiest stays I've had. Thank you!
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Brian B.

Awesome week at the Empire Beach House!

The Empire Beach house was perfect for our family! The house was very clean, well appointed and efficiently organized. I can't say enough about how awesome the deck and beach area are. Typically when we have visited the SBDNL area, we pack up and head to one of the many public beaches which are great in their own right. But there was no need for that at the Empire Beach House since the private beach is spacious and the water and sandbar are just as good as our other favorite beaches. The property management team was very responsive to any questions we had which were few since they put a lot of thought and effort into prepping the house. We would love to stay here again!!

10/10 Excellent

Wendy C.

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

Summertime in Northern Michigan

The sunsets!! It was exciting to see the different beach daily ( water moves it around). It can be calm and relaxing or you can join in the activities Nextdoor on public beach. Volleyball, children’s playgrounds or just people watch.
Stayed 9 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Kent O.

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

Fall Colors

Amazing! The perfect long weekend. We can’t wait to return.
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Janis B.

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

Great location

Right on the beach. Lake Michigan views Beautiful and very clean home
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Marsha

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, communication
Inside property outstanding. Outside needs cleaning. For cost of rental would expect outside to have better upkeep? Every morning at 555am very loud boaters were putting boats in lake. Lovely well decorated interior, supplies crazy good and high quality. Loved proximity to lake. Deck wonderful with firepit and gas stove. We had a WONDERFUL vacation.
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2024
This review comes from a trusted partner site and has not been verified.

10/10 Excellent

Kaitlin M.

Incredible Stay

The views alone are incredible, but in addition, the house was truly perfect. Clean, simple, organized, and still offers a great view from inside for those cooler mornings. The deck off the house was awesome! We spent most mornings on the deck with coffee, and every evening there with a bonfire. The beach area was awesome, and we appreciated the Adirondack Chairs being available for use (one less item to pack). It was so nice being able to take just a few short steps to the beach, and then also the ability to walk our young kids to the two different public playgrounds at the public beach. It's a great home for all ages! We would love to stay here again!

10/10 Excellent

Lynelle M.

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

Perfect!

The house is ideally located on Lake Michigan, with beautiful South Bar Lake steps away. The sunsets and beach combing are spectacular on the big lake, with the kinder, gentler inland lake there for youngsters and those who prefer their swims a bit warmer. The remodeling of the house is just beautiful and the hosts stocked the kitchen so thoughtfully. The house does only have one full bath (and one half bath) but this worked out fine for us and our three adult children to share. Could not have had a better experience!
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Allison L.

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

The most amazing property and location

I was so happy with our choice to stay here. The house was so beautiful and updated. Everything we needed for our stay was included and the location could not be better. We were able to enjoy the dune, beaches, hiking trails, and spend time in downtown Glen Arbor and Fishtown. We will absolutely be back!
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2024