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Welcome to our farmhouse! Come and enjoy Empire. You will be happy you did.

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Front of the house
First floor middle bedroom: double doors out to the living room, door to back.
Dining room in front of kitchen with access to living area.
Interior
Living area

Reviews

10 out of 10
Exceptional

Popular amenities

  • Parking available
  • Kitchen
  • Laundry
  • Pet-friendly
  • Air conditioning
  • Free WiFi
AU$443
avg per night

Explore the area

Map
Empire, MI
  • Philip A. Hart Visitor Center
    ‪9 min walk‬
  • Sleeping Bear Dunes National Lakeshore
    ‪17 min walk‬
  • Empire Bluff Trail
    ‪17 min walk‬
  • Traverse City, MI (TVC-Cherry Capital)
    ‪43 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

4 bedrooms (sleeps 16)

Bedroom 2

1 Queen Bed

Bedroom 3

1 Double Bed

Bedroom 4

1 Queen Bed

Common area 1

1 Double Futon

Common area 1

1 Queen Bed

1 bathroom

Bathroom 1

Bathtub or shower · Bathtub · Toilet · Shower only

Upstairs

Toilet · Shower only

Spaces

Deck or patio
Porch or lanai
Kitchen
Separate dining area
Outdoor play area
Garden

Room

  • 195.1 sq m
  • Sleeps 16
  • 1 Double Futon, 3 Queen Beds and 1 Double Bed
Price is AU$443 avg per night,

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About the area

Empire

Located in Empire, this farm stay is in the city centre and on a lake. The area's natural beauty can be seen at Sleeping Bear Dunes National Lakeshore and Lake Michigan. Travelling with kids? Consider Sleeping Bear Point Coast Guard Station Maritime Museum and Burnett Park. Discover the area's water adventures with jet skiing and kayaking nearby, or enjoy the great outdoors with cycling and hunting.

What's nearby

  • Philip A. Hart Visitor Center - 9 min walk - 0.8 km
  • Sleeping Bear Dunes National Lakeshore - 17 min walk - 1.5 km
  • Empire Bluff Trail - 17 min walk - 1.5 km
  • Pierce Stocking Scenic Drive - 6 min drive - 5.9 km
  • Little Glen Lake - 8 min drive - 7.6 km

Getting around

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

Restaurants

  • ‪Shipwreck Cafe - ‬7 min walk
  • ‪Empire Village Pizza & Spirits - ‬8 min walk
  • ‪Food For Thought - ‬8 min drive
  • ‪Friendly Tavern - ‬1 min walk
  • ‪Tiffany's Ice Cream - ‬1 min walk

About this property

Welcome to our farmhouse! Come and enjoy Empire. You will be happy you did.

Cozy farmhouse situated in Village of Empire with easy access to the beach and Village amenities. Short drive to Glen Arbor and the most popular access points for Sleeping Bear Dunes National Lakeshore. Short drive to nearby golf courses within 30 minutes of Traverse City, Leeland and other popular destinations. Two bathrooms, both with showers, window AC units in upstairs bedrooms with ceiling fans. The kitchen is fully equipped. There is porch side room for bikes and other gear.

Property manager

Francis Dezelski
Premier Host

Languages

English, Italian

Amenities

Pet-friendly
Free WiFi
Air conditioning
Parking available
Laundry

House Rules

Check in after 4:00 PM
Minimum age to rent: 30
Check out before 10:00 AM
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Children

Children allowed: ages 0–17
Please note that there is no railing on the porch
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Events

Events allowed
Disclose how the house will be used in advance.
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Pets

Pets allowed: dogs (limit 2 total)
Pets can come but I need to know in advance.
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Smoking

Smoking is not permitted
Hang, or wash/dry, wet towels. No wild parties. Tell me about your pets' character in advance. Don't put grills against the house.
The big black drum in the yard is for veggie and fruit scrap composting. If you have questions or concerns, please let me know. I'm not a zealot:)
The red garbage bags under the sink are pre-paid for early Tuesday morning trash pickup. The bags can't go out Monday night due to the critters.

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
Parties and events are allowed on site. Maximum attendees: 15
Note from host: Disclose how the house will be used in advance.
Safety features at this property include a carbon monoxide detector, a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector, a first aid kit and a deadbolt lock

Frequently asked questions

Is Welcome to our farmhouse! Come and enjoy Empire. You will be happy you did. pet-friendly?

Yes, this farm house allows dogs (limit 2 total).

What time is check-in at Welcome to our farmhouse! Come and enjoy Empire. You will be happy you did.?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Welcome to our farmhouse! Come and enjoy Empire. You will be happy you did.?

Checkout is at 10:00 AM.

Where is Welcome to our farmhouse! Come and enjoy Empire. You will be happy you did. located?

This family-friendly Empire farm stay is located on a lake, within 1 mi (2 km) of Philip A. Hart Visitor Center, Lake Michigan and Sleeping Bear Dunes National Lakeshore. Empire Bluff Trail is 0.9 mi (1.4 km) away.

Welcome to our farmhouse! Come and enjoy Empire. You will be happy you did. Reviews

Reviews

10

Exceptional

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Rating 10 - Excellent. 31 out of 32 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 1 out of 32 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 0 out of 32 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 32 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 32 reviews

10/10

Cleanliness

8.0/10

Property conditions & facilities

10/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

10/10

Location

10/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Tom W.

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

Really charming house

Perfect home in the heart of Empire for our family of four. Well equipped and clean. Plenty of space for everyone.
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Andrew F.

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

Perfect Weekend

We came up to see the fall colors and the sleeping bear dunes. This was in a perfect spot and everything we wanted was so close. It's walking distance to a great beach and park for the kiddos. We walked down every night to watch the sunset. The cabin was perfectly cozy.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Laure R.

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

Perfect for Sleeping bear

Great location, easy access, spacious house, clean and comfortable. I would recommend it to a friend.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Gladys B.

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

Peaceful place!

Francis was an amazing host! Communication was great which is a big for me. Love the little history that came with the house as well. Felt right as home 😊 We will definitely be back!
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

carol S.

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

Empire Farmhouse

This was my second stay at the Empire Farmhouse and it was wonderful! The owner is very responsive and the house is welcoming, comfortable and clean -- with all amenities. The location is hard to beat - around a corner and 5-10 min walk to the beach. We will be coming back!
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

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

Lovely front porch

Great location. Very comfortable Toys and books and tricycle for our grandson.
Stayed 5 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Marianne J.

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

Just what we needed

Perfect location. The house was well appointed for our needs and we were grateful for allowing dogs. Francis was very communicative and gracious. I have to say, I appreciated the paper and cleaning supplies.
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Barb

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Jalonn u.

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

Family vacation

Don’t judge a book by its cover. Driving by it looks like it could use a little TLC but inside is comfy, clean and updated!! It is well equipped with everything you could need!! The location is ideal- close to beach and steps away from shops, bars and restaurants. So much to do and explore in the area!
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Alison B.

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

Visiting friends

Great location! The house has every amenity one might need with comfortable beds and plenty of space!
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Margaret K.

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

Perfect Empire Stay!

Our family had such a wonderful week at the Apple Blossom House! The house was plenty large enough for our big clan. We had so much space to spread out and enjoy our puzzles and games together. The outdoor firepit was great for morning and evening conversations thanks to the generous supply of firewood. Everyone had a nice and comfortable place to sleep. The kitchen is well stocked for making family meals. And best of all, the location! Right around the corner from amazing views of Lake Michigan and wildly beautiful sunsets! Across the street from Joe’s with the best burgers around! Make sure to visit Tiffany’s, The Secret Garden, Miser’s Hoard, the Library and even the EZ Mart all without getting into your car❤️ It was an all around lovely week and we certainly hope to return!
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Stephen C.

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

Just What We Needed

The house was well equipped with everything we needed for our stay. It is within walking distance to the beach and restaurants. It is also within easy driving distance to beaches and parks in northwest Michigan.
Stayed 6 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Alison B.

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

Asparagus Festival Fun

What a lovely home! Second time staying here and the second time we had a perfect stay’
Stayed 3 nights in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

Julie D.

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

Wonderful Stay!

We loved our stay at the farmhouse! Francis was excellent in responding whenever we had questions. The location was perfect. We loved being able to walk to the beach and downtown Empire, which were so close to the house. If and when we come to Empire again, we would be happy to rent this property again.
Stayed 3 nights in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

noah m.

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

Amazing place to stay!!!

We had a wonderful time during our stay here. Francis was wonderful with the communication and even went above and beyond and mail a few items the kids left behind. It is the perfect location and exactly what we were looking for family/kid friendly plus close to the beach. A well-appointed kitchen and with a great setup for eating dinner in the backyard and sitting around the fire pit telling stories! We can't wait to make it an annual trip! Thank you.
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

Katrina U.

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

Wonderful!

This trip was just what we needed. And this house was in the perfect location for everything we wanted to do. The pictures do not do this house justice; it’s much bigger & nicer. Francis was very easy to work with. Can’t wait to come back!
Stayed 6 nights in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

Jamie O., Erie, PA

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

Excellent Week Up North

We had a great week in Empire! The house is right across the street from Joes Friendly Tavern and walking distance to Empire Beach (unbelievable sunsets). I’ve been vacationing at Glen Lake my whole life but this was my first time staying in Empire and it was a nice quiet change of pace. The house itself was clean and spacious and was stocked with everything you could need.
Stayed 9 nights in Jun 2023

10/10 Excellent

Sasha P.

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

Comfortable and quiet!

The house was the perfect place to enjoy the town and surrounding areas. Walk to the beach was such a nice bonus! Francis was a friendly and helpful host. Great stay all around!
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2023

10/10 Excellent

Jonathan G.

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

Well stocked and comfortable

We will be back. The house was well-maintained, clean and full of the things you need to have a good time. I loved the backyard, wildlife and general location. EMPIRE is a beautiful little town and we are glad we discovered it here.
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2023

10/10 Excellent

Katherine E., Beverly Hills, MI

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

Awesome! Spacious house and quick walk to beautiful Empire Beach!

We had a group of 5 adults and 3 kids and the house had plenty of room for everyone to sleep, spread out and relax. You can't beat the location! The beach is such a quick walk, which is where we spent every afternoon, and even walked back at night because it was so close to watch four nights of spectacular sunsets. Location is prime for all adventures in the Sleeping Bear Dunes. We would definitely stay again!
Stayed 4 nights in May 2023

10/10 Excellent

Alison B.

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

Visiting friends

Our stay was wonderful. The house was the perfect size with more than enough room. The hosts responded right away to any questions. The place had literally everything we needed!
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2023

10/10 Excellent

Lori W.

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

Wedding weekend

Loved the house from the minute we walked in...in the heart of everything lots of room for all of us n getting ready for my daughter's beach wedding...loved it and would stay again
Stayed 3 nights in May 2023

10/10 Excellent

Mykola G.

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

Good

Good
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2022

10/10 Excellent

Thomas T.

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

Celebration of Life

The property worked out great for our gathering, kitchen had everything we needed and loved hanging out on the front porch.
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2022

10/10 Excellent

Carol S.

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

Great location

Host was very accommodating! It was walking distance to the beach, you could hear the lake from the house. Location was perfect drive to the many towns we visited. House was perfect size for our family and two dogs and was well stocked. We could definitely stay here again.
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2022