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The Salisbury House in Empire Close to Beach

Holiday home with kitchen, near Lake Michigan

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The Salisbury House in Empire Close to Beach provides amenities, such as a garden and laundry facilities. Guests can connect to in-room WiFi.

Reviews

9.8 out of 10
Exceptional

Entire home

3 bedrooms2 bathroomsSleeps 61575 sq ft

Popular amenities

  • Kitchen
  • Washing machine
  • Dryer
  • Air-conditioning
  • Outdoor space
  • Fireplace

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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.

The Salisbury House in Empire Close to Beach

Holiday home with kitchen, near Lake Michigan
Laundry facilities and a garden are available at this smoke-free holiday home. The holiday home boasts a fireplace and offers a kitchen and a washing machine. Guests can appreciate conveniences, such as 2 bathrooms and a fridge, and other amenities include a microwave and a TV.
Air-conditioned accommodation at this holiday home offers fireplaces and coffee/tea makers. Kitchens offer fridges, stovetops, microwaves and kitchenware and utensils. Bathrooms include a combined bath/shower unit and hairdryers.

Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in the house: WiFi

Parking and transport

  • Onsite parking options include a garage

Kitchen

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

Bedrooms

  • 3 bedrooms
  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • 2 bathrooms
  • Hair dryer
  • Shower
  • Shower/bathtub combination

Living spaces

  • Fireplace

Entertainment

  • TV

Outdoor areas

  • Garden

Laundry

  • Laundry facilities
  • Washing machine

Comfort

  • Air conditioning
  • Heating

Pets

  • No pets allowed

Suitability/Accessibility

  • Smoke-free property

Services and conveniences

  • Iron/ironing board

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

  • Garden
  • Unit size: 1,575 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 11:00 AM

Special check-in instructions

You will receive an email from the host with check-in and check-out instructions
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

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

Property is also known as

Empire Beauty Sleeping Bear Dunes Empire Beach. Location!
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About the area

Downtown Mmpire, a neighbourhood in Empire, is home to this holiday home. The area's natural beauty can be seen at Lake Michigan and Sleeping Bear Dunes National Lakeshore. Sleeping Bear Point Coast Guard Station Maritime Museum and Burnett Park are also worth visiting. Visit our Empire travel guide
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Empire, MI

What's nearby

  • Landscape at sunrise of sand dune, clouds, and waters of Lake Michigan, Sleeping Bear Dunes National Lakeshore, Michigan, USA
    Philip A. Hart Visitor Center
    8 min walk - 0.7 km
  • Sleeping Bear Dunes National Lakeshore featuring general coastal views
    Sleeping Bear Dunes National Lakeshore
    18 min walk - 1.6 km
  • Fall color tour in Northern Michigan. Endless beauty. #OnTheRoad
    Empire Bluff Trail
    4 min drive - 2.2 km
  • Pie is Life!
    Front Street
    32 min drive - 46.4 km
  • Lake cabins abandoned on coast during winter with frozen lake
    Crystal Mountain
    36 min drive - 49.1 km

Getting around

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

Restaurants

  • Joes Friendly Tavern
    7 min walk
  • Shipwreck Cafe
    7 min walk
  • Empire Village Pizza & Spirits
    8 min walk
  • Trattoria Funistrada
    13 min drive
  • Food For Thought
    7 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is The Salisbury House in Empire Close to Beach pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

What time is check-in at The Salisbury House in Empire Close to Beach?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at The Salisbury House in Empire Close to Beach?

Checkout is at 11:00 AM.

Where is The Salisbury House in Empire Close to Beach located?

Located in Downtown Mmpire, this holiday home is within a 15-minute walk of Philip A. Hart Visitor Center and Lake Michigan. Sleeping Bear Dunes National Lakeshore is 1 mi (1.6 km) away.

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The Salisbury House in Empire Close to Beach Reviews

Reviews

Exceptional

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Rating 10 - Excellent. 51 out of 59 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 8 out of 59 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 0 out of 59 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 59 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 59 reviews

9.6

Cleanliness

10

Location

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

John R.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
It was close to the Empire beach and Sleeping Bear sites. The home was clean and had a well-equipped kitchen. The weather was cool so we enjoyed the fireplace. Very family friendly. Check in and out was great. Empire is a nice town. We would definitely come back to this location. One minor thing that could be improved — towels. Kitchen could use more and bath towels are getting worn.
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2025

8/10 Good

Alice O.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Property was very clean, which is my number one concern. My only complaint is the quality of towels and linens. The towels are getting shabby and the bedsheets are poor quality/cheap fabrics. But it is a very nice home with a quiet but very convenient location.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

John W.

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

Wonderful stay

Great home for our family of 4 for a few days in the fall. We felt so comfortable we didn't want to leave!
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2023

10/10 Excellent

Sydney M.

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

Great, clean spot

Great, clean spot for a short stay. Right down the street from the cute, local restaurant and gas stations. Just minutes away from the Sleeping Bear Dune climb/ lookout.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

k g.

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

Good home met our needs

Nice location, in walking distance to beach for sunsets, close driving to many other fun experiences in area. Big master bathroom but shower stall small. Good kitchen size with all utensils/appliances/cookware needed.
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Jeffrey P.

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

Wonderful experience

Our family had a wonderful stay at The Salisbury House! It was clean, had everything we needed and was exactly as advertised. This has not always been the case with some of our prior rentals, so we very much appreciated it this time. I would highly recommend the property to everyone looking to stay in the area and would not hesitate to stay again.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Kathleen U.

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

Empire MI - Salisbury House

The town of Empire was centrally located for the activities we did. The house was spacious, clean, modern, very comfortable and homey. The kitchen was well stocked making cooking in easy since there were few restaurants nearby. The two car garage allowed great space for keeping all our outdoor toys safe. Would rent again
Stayed 7 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Kristin M.

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

Loved it!

We had a lot of fun! Cute little house near all the things we wanted to do!! Thought the beach was closer than it was. But still ended up being super close and was perfect!
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Joshua D.

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

Family get away

Took the family, 2 adults and 4 kids to this area for a few days away. The house was clean and orderly. Everything that was described on the vrbo website was accurate and available. Our favorite part of the stay was the short walk to Empire beach. We spent almost every night there swimming in Lake Michigan and playing on the play ground. You do have to get there early to claim a fire pit FYI. Another side note, make sure to bring groceries or stop on the way. There is a BP with a mini mart on the corner about 3 blocks away but you won’t get everything you need there. We hit up a Toms on the way. There is a market about 13 min north in Glen Arbor as well. Overall this was a great experience! Close to river tubing, dune climbing, trail hiking, and beaches. We will be back!
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Kacie W.

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

Empire stay

Six of us adults stayed at this place in Empire, and here are our thoughts-- Pros- The location was great, walking distance to Lake Michigan and a short drive to the sleeping bear dunes. The neighborhood was quiet and safe. The host was quick to respond and answer all questions Cons - there is a fee for background check/insurance the property tacks on that is non negotiable. You have to sign a rental agreement and the communication from there is outside the app via email prior to check-in. This information isn't shared with you until after booking (unless I missed it somewhere) so I figured I would inform future guests Additionally, the cleaning fee is higher than most, yet you're asked to do everything except sweep and mop (but if you do use the vacuum, there are rules for that as well),&there's a additional fee if any dishes are left. I am totally fine with starting the dishwasher before leaving a place and taking linens off beds, but you're asked to wash and dry all dishes and put them away to avoid a fee, wash and dry at least one load of laundry, bring all the towels and linens to the laundry room, take out the trash and bring the bin to the end of the driveway. Just seems a little excessive especially since we're already paying for a cleaner. Lastly, the beds were not the most comfortable, pretty squeaky main bed. They were fine for a night or two Overall it was a nice place to stay, just a lot of extra cleaning on the guests end for something we already paid for
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

Jeff K.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
It’s a gem!
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Andrew F.

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

Great place in great neighborhood

Second time staying at this house - walking neighborhood down to the beach and well cared for house. Easy to get in and out and modern house with all that you need for a stay.
Stayed 4 nights in Dec 2024

8/10 Good

Andy S.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, location

Nice home, great location

Perfect place for a quiet family vacation.
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2020

10/10 Excellent

Michael E.

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

Great location

Excellent!
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Karen S.

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

Clean and comfortable

We enjoyed our stay at this location! It was clean, comfortable and conveniently located close to Sleeping Bear Dunes and Traverse City.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2022

10/10 Excellent

Matt M.

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

Fam visit

Came to see family
Stayed 4 nights in Feb 2023

10/10 Excellent

Todd F.

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

Perfect

Loved this place. Everything was perfect and we are thinking about possibly trying to stay again next summer.
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2021

10/10 Excellent

Larry A.

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

Wonderful place

The house was great. Everything was very clean and just as advertised. We also appreciated how centrally located this property was from the beach and the shops in Empire.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2020

10/10 Excellent

alison w.

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

Great!

House was clean, location was great. Property was very beautiful overall. Myself and my family had a great weekend!
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2021

10/10 Excellent

Erin G., Ann Arbor, MI

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

Comfortable, relaxing

The house was more spacious than it looked from the pictures. It’s a great house - comfy couches and beds, and enough indoor and outdoor space for all of us. We loved our stay here!
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2021

10/10 Excellent

Terri N.

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

Loved our vacay

The house was perfect for my family of six. It was clean, cozy, comfortable, and a central location to visit multiple beaches, towns, and hikes. We enjoyed kayaking and splurged at Blu (Glen Arbor), as we spent our 25th wedding that week. We all enjoyed our vacation.
Stayed 6 nights in Jun 2023

10/10 Excellent

Alice E.

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

Better than expected

We chose this place for the value and location. We needed a place to stay for a destination family wedding. We were pleasantly surprised at how nice the home was inside. Great place to stay and enjoy Empire.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2021

10/10 Excellent

Pat C.

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

Empire

Clean, convenient, quiet
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2023

8/10 Good

Laurie S.

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

Just one thing

We have stayed here twice now. We loved it. Everything about it fit our needs. BUT…please replace or remove the rug in the living room. It’s a big tripping hazard.
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Shannon S.

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

Great stay in Empire

All aspects of the trip were excellent. From reserving and planning, arrival/check in, to the convenience of location and check out. We couldn't have been happier. The houses amenities more than satisfied our needs, the location couldn't have been easier with the short walk to the beach and a playground next door. Check in and check out was smooth and instructions clear. It definitely made our vacation stress free and consider the same place next year.
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2021