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Birch Shores Resort - The Hemlock Cottage - Lakeview with Water Toys!

Cabin in Empire with kitchen and patio

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Property grounds
Smart TV, fireplace, offices
Exterior detail
Fridge, microwave, oven, stovetop
Interior
Located near Glen Lake and Sleeping Bear Dunes National Lakeshore, Hemlock offers a serene retreat with lakefront views. Unwind by the fireplace or fire pit, connect to WiFi for Netflix or news, and enjoy outdoor activities like kayaking with free boats.

Reviews

8.8 out of 10
Excellent

Entire cabin

3 bedrooms1 bathroomSleeps 81200 sq ft

Popular amenities

  • Parking available
  • Fireplace
  • Kitchen
  • Barbecue grill
  • Outdoor space
  • Free WiFi

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About this property

Entire place

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

Birch Shores Resort - The Hemlock Cottage - Lakeview with Water Toys!

Cabin in Empire with kitchen and patio
This smoke-free cabin features a garden and barbecues. The cabin has 3 bedrooms and offers free WiFi and a patio. Guests can enjoy a fireplace, and other amenities include a kitchen with a fridge and an oven.
Guest accommodation at this cabin offers fireplaces and coffee/tea makers. Rooms open to patios. Smart televisions are featured in guestrooms. Kitchens offer fridges, stovetops, microwaves and kitchenware and utensils.

This Empire cabin provides complimentary wireless Internet access, with a speed of 250+ Mbps (good for 3–5 people or up to 10 devices). Business-friendly amenities include offices, desks and desk chairs.

Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in the cabin: Free WiFi

Parking and transport

  • Parking on site

Kitchen

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

Dining

  • Dining table

Bedrooms

  • 3 bedrooms
  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • 1 bathroom
  • Hair dryer
  • Towels provided

Living spaces

  • Dining table
  • Fireplace

Entertainment

  • Smart TV

Outdoor areas

  • Barbecue grill
  • Garden
  • Patio

Work spaces

  • Desk
  • Desk chair
  • Office

Comfort

  • Heating

Pets

  • No pets allowed

Suitability/Accessibility

  • Smoke-free property

Safety features

  • Carbon monoxide detector not reported (host has not indicated whether there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property; consider bringing a portable detector)
  • Smoke detector (host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property)
  • Fire extinguisher

General

  • Garden
  • Unit size: 1,200 square feet

Policies

Check-in

Check-in time starts at 4:00 PM
Minimum check-in age - 21

Check-out

Check-out before 11:00 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 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 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

Property is also known as

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About the area

Empire is home to this cabin. The area's natural beauty can be seen at Sleeping Bear Dunes National Lakeshore and Lake Michigan.
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Empire, MI

What's nearby

  • Little Glen Lake - 1 min walk - 0.0 km
  • Glen Lake - 8 min walk - 0.7 km
  • Crystal River - 6 min drive - 5.8 km
  • Sleeping Bear Dunes National Lakeshore - 7 min drive - 8.0 km
  • Sleeping Bear Point Coast Guard Station Maritime Museum - 13 min drive - 10.5 km

Getting around

  • Traverse City, MI (TVC-Cherry Capital) - 44 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Cherry Republic - ‬5 min drive
  • ‪Art's Tavern - ‬5 min drive
  • ‪The Foothills Cafe - ‬12 min drive
  • ‪Leelanau Coffee Roasting Co. - ‬5 min drive
  • ‪Boonedocks - ‬5 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Birch Shores Resort - The Hemlock Cottage - Lakeview with Water Toys! pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

What time is check-in at Birch Shores Resort - The Hemlock Cottage - Lakeview with Water Toys!?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Birch Shores Resort - The Hemlock Cottage - Lakeview with Water Toys!?

Checkout is at 11:00 AM.

Where is Birch Shores Resort - The Hemlock Cottage - Lakeview with Water Toys! located?

Situated in Empire, this cabin is within a 10-minute walk of Little Glen Lake and Glen Lake. Pierce Stocking Scenic Drive is 3 mi (4.9 km) away.

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Birch Shores Resort - The Hemlock Cottage - Lakeview with Water Toys! Reviews

Reviews

8.8

Excellent

Rating 10 - Excellent. 2 out of 3 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 0 out of 3 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 1 out of 3 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 3 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 3 reviews

8.8/10

Cleanliness

Reviews

6/10 Okay

Sarah I.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication
Cute location but not much privacy.
Stayed 3 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Lynda C.

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

Fun was had

Very nice clean cabin
Stayed 5 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Maurice S.

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

Meaux

The cabin was the perfect size for myself and my two grown sons. We enjoyed the kayaks, canoe and fire pit. Grilled out a couple of nights, saw a bald eagle and even witnessed a comet streaking across the Star-filled sky. Thank you!
Stayed 7 nights in Sep 2024