Buena Vista - Empire Michigan Vacation Home - Empire

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Host

8.6

Excellent

2 bedrooms1 bathroomSleeps 4

Popular amenities

Kitchen

Outdoor space

Washer

Dryer

Check-in time

4:00 PM

Check-out time

11:00 AM

Explore the area

Empire, MI

Philip A. Hart Visitor Center9 min walk
Sleeping Bear Dunes National Lakeshore14 min walk
Empire Bluff Trail17 min walk
Traverse City, MI (TVC-Cherry Capital)43 min drive

Rooms & beds

2 bedrooms (sleeps 4)

Bedroom 2

1 Queen Bed

Main

1 Queen Bed

1 bathroom

Bathroom 1

Bathtub or shower · Toilet

Spaces

Deck or patio

Kitchen

Balcony

Garden

About this property

Buena Vista - Empire Michigan Vacation Home

This cozy home is located in the Village of Empire, in the heart of the Sleeping Bear National Park (Voted "The Most Beautiful Place in America" by Good Morning America), just a short walk to the Lake Michigan beach and Empire Bluff trail. Empire offers something for everyone from families to couples and solo adventurers.
Cleaning Fee - $95 Pet Fee - $50
Minimum stay 7 days from May 27th till September 2nd.
3 day minimum stay off season.

Property manager

David Taghon

Languages

English

Amenities

Kitchen

Washer

Dryer

Outdoor space

Outdoor space

Beach view

Microwave

House Rules

Check in after 4:00 PM

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

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 not indicated whether there is a smoke detector on the property

About the area

Empire

Located in Empire, this holiday home is on a lake. The area's natural beauty can be seen at Sleeping Bear Dunes National Lakeshore and Lake Michigan.

Empire, MI

What's nearby

Philip A. Hart Visitor Center - 9 min walk
Sleeping Bear Dunes National Lakeshore - 14 min walk
Empire Bluff Trail - 17 min walk
Pierce Stocking Scenic Drive - 6 min drive
Little Glen Lake - 8 min drive

Getting around

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

Restaurants

‪Friendly Tavern - ‬3 min walk
‪Shipwreck Cafe - ‬7 min walk
‪Empire Village Pizza & Spirits - ‬9 min walk
‪Food For Thought - ‬8 min drive
‪Tiffany's Ice Cream - ‬4 min walk

Frequently asked questions

Is Buena Vista - Empire Michigan Vacation Home pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

What time is check-in at Buena Vista - Empire Michigan Vacation Home?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Buena Vista - Empire Michigan Vacation Home?

Checkout is at 11:00 AM.

Where is Buena Vista - Empire Michigan Vacation Home located?

Situated on a lake, this holiday home is within a 10-minute walk of Philip A. Hart Visitor Center and Lake Michigan. Sleeping Bear Dunes National Lakeshore is 0.7 mi (1.2 km) away.

8.6

Excellent

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8.4/10

Cleanliness

9.6/10

Check-in

8.8/10

Communication

9.8/10

Location

9.4/10

Listing accuracy

10/10 Excellent

PATRICIA M., Holts Summit, Missouri

14 Aug 2023

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

So Quaint!

Great location and perfect for what we needed!

Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2023

6/10 Okay

Cindy A.

7 Aug 2023

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

Basic rental with little amenities

We stayed for the 4th of July week (price was jacked up for this week). The place was comfortable but with little amenities. No facial tissues, no spices except salt and pepper, no games or beach chairs. It’s a basic rental. We ran out of hot water after one shower. The propane tank ran out. Only one towel bar in bathroom for a four person rental. No nightstand for your phone or glasses in either bedroom. No place to set your suitcase in one bedroom except the game table. Just a few hangers in closet. No wifi. The kitchen floor was a hot mess. The kitchen subfloor was flexing as you walked so the ceramic tiles and grout would make a crunchy sound as you walked across like it was cracking. I called the owner on our last day to tell him that we had issues with the hot water and propane. I was disappointed he didn’t even say, I am sorry this happened or maybe give a little discount for our next stay.

Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Timothy P.

18 Sept 2022

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

Really Nice Accommodations in a Really Nice Community

Great location, on the corner of "Lake and Michigan"! Host was prompt and helpful. We will be back!

Stayed 5 nights in Sep 2022

10/10 Excellent

Beth B.

5 Sept 2022

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

Perfect Get-away

Buena Vista was the perfect location for a relaxing weekend. The cottage was within walking distance of downtown Empire where we visited art galleries, ate at Joe's friendly tavern, purchased amazing chocolate at the Grocer's Daughter and walked to the Lake for beautiful sunsets. The cottage was a short car ride from other towns like Glen Arbor and activities like the Sleeping Bear Dunes. The cottage was quiet, comfortable and a peaceful for a much needed end of the summer vacation.

Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2022

10/10 Excellent

Jessica E.

19 Aug 2022

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

Perfect location

This is the 1st time we have stayed in town and we loved it. We come to the area yearly and usually stay in a cabin in between traverse and empire but decided to focus on going to the beach this trip. Quite location with a good size yard for our kids to play. Walked to the beach and town a few times a day. Did hike a few trails and went to neighboring glen arbor for a day. Only downfall which is no fault to anyone but the house is not ment for tall people. My husband had to duck thru doors and the shower was pretty impossible for him he showered on his knees. Even with this we would still rent again.

Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2022

8/10 Good

Julie S.

19 Aug 2022

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

Great place. Very clean.

Great location. Very clean. Nice house. Communication with owner very good.

Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2022

10/10 Excellent

Gina S.

3 Aug 2022

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

Vacation

We had a lovely time!

Stayed 5 nights in Jul 2022

10/10 Excellent

Teresa C.

30 July 2022

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

Lovely cottage

A great place to stay. Quiet neighborhood. Walking distance to shopping and restaurants.

Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2022

10/10 Excellent

Nannette L.

13 July 2022

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

Cozy Cottage

What a great getaway! Cozy cottage, walking distance to beach and town. Kitchen is fully stocked, linens and towels provided. David was a fabulous host! Will definitely stay here again!

Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2022

10/10 Excellent

Brian J.

12 June 2022

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

Fantastic

Wonderful setting and house.

Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2022

10/10 Excellent

Angela T., Indianapolis

4 Dec 2021

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

the yellow house

It met all our needs. House is close to everything. Empire Beach, Empire Bluffs, Dune climb etc.

Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2021

6/10 Okay

Laurie K.

21 Sept 2021

Liked: Location

Disliked: Cleanliness

Super cute, needs some work.

This is a super cute cottage, great location, quiet, peaceful!! Needs a thorough cleaning. No sheets on the beds or in the house. Maybe a simple oversight but inconvenient nonetheless as we arrived late. Linens were provided the next day.

Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2021

10/10 Excellent

michelle v.

7 Sept 2021

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

Relaxing getaway

Very relaxing vacation. We enjoyed the short walk to the beach daily. We also like to eat at Joe’s friendly Tavern. We want to come again soon. Thanks

Stayed 6 nights in Sep 2021

6/10 Okay

April S.

23 Aug 2021

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

great walkability

This is a great location. We loved the deck. Kitchen has pretty much everything you need. Needs some furniture updates.

Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2021

10/10 Excellent

Claire W.

4 Aug 2021

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

Wonderful Stay!

We really enjoyed our stay at the house! We've come to Empire year after year during the summer. It's a great location, walkable to everything and we could bring our dogs which is a rare find in town. The house was clean and had everything we needed during the stay.

Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2021

10/10 Excellent

Sue T.

31 July 2021

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

Cute and quiet

We enjoyed our stay in the cute little yellow house. Liked the shade trees and back deck. Kitchen had all we needed to make meals. It’s on a quiet street but just a short walk to Front Street. We don’t usually watch TV on vacation, but with Olympics underway, it was great to have a TV with lots of channels.

Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2021

10/10 Excellent

Kathleen S.

18 July 2021

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

Great town

Family stayed near by so perfect location for us

6/10 Okay

Heidi D.

4 July 2021

Liked: Location

Disliked: Communication

Great location BUT…

Location is great BUT house had a lot of ants inside, no ant spray. Manager said there was a grill, no gas in tank. Couch is literally falling apart. Needs some TLC for the price

Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2021

4/10 Poor

Dory F.

24 June 2021

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

Disliked: Cleanliness

Good location but old and stinky.

Host had good contact. Easy entry. Good location. Short walk to beach, restaurant, local shops, and hiking trail, but the place is musty and smells bad. Carpet needs to be replaced. Beds ok, but grateful I brought my own bedding because theirs didn’t look that clean. Leather couch almost to gross to sit on... I put my blanket on it first. Water in shower went cold by the end of 1 shower even though I cleaned as fast as I could. Old and lacking in dishes. No wooden spoon to mix pasta. Shared the kitchen with family of ants despite keeping all food in fridge. Advice: pack like you’re camping. PLEASE replace the carpet for future guests!!

Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2021

8/10 Good

phil m.

15 Nov 2020

Liked: Location, listing accuracy

Disliked: Communication

property owner needs a little better communication skills

Overall a great place no problems would rent again

Stayed 7 nights in Oct 2020

6/10 Okay

Angela L.

27 July 2020

Liked: Check-in, location, listing accuracy

Disliked: Cleanliness

Different

We love the area and have stayed in several places. We decided to rent a house as we brought our pets this time. If you enjoy camping this is the place to stay.

Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2020