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9.6

Exceptional

3 bedrooms3 bathroomsSleeps 8158 sq m

Popular amenities

Washer

Kitchen

Dryer

Outdoor space

Check-in time

4:00 PM

Check-out time

10:00 AM

Explore the area

Empire, MI

Philip A. Hart Visitor Center18 min walk
Sleeping Bear Dunes National Lakeshore2 min drive
Pierce Stocking Scenic Drive7 min drive
Traverse City, MI (TVC-Cherry Capital)41 min drive

Most relevant reviews

6/10 Okay

The location is wonderful and unbeatable which is what brought us back to this rental a second year in a row. And the ho...

Steve Z.

Jul 26, 2023

Rooms & beds

3 bedrooms (sleeps 8)

Bedroom 1

1 Queen Bed

Bedroom 2

2 Single Beds

Bedroom 3

1 Queen Bed

Living room

1 Double Sofa Bed

3 bathrooms

Bathroom 1

Bathroom 2

Bathroom 3

Spaces

Deck or patio

Kitchen

About this property

Perfect 'up north' home near Sleeping Bear Dunes & Lake Michigan, deck, W/D

Ridge Wood

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Located in Empire, approximately two miles from Lake Michigan beach, this three-bedroom, three-bathroom family home is the perfect retreat for a memorable vacation with your loved ones! Spend quiet evenings on the front porch or deck admiring the views. The wooden interior of this darling home adds that rustic touch that will surely help you disconnect and enjoy your time out. Cozy up on the sofa and plan your next adventures along with your friends. When mealtime comes, the well-appointed kitchen will have your back with all major appliances, including a full-size fridge, stove, oven, dishwasher, and microwave. The beautiful wood dining table seats up to six, which is perfect for family meals or game nights. Additional amenities include free WiFi and an on-site washer/dryer.

THINGS TO KNOW
The fireplace is not available for guests.
This property is managed by Vacasa Michigan LLC.

Parking notes: There is free parking available for 4 vehicles.

Damage waiver: The total cost of your reservation for this Property includes a nightly damage waiver fee, plus tax if applicable (the “Damage Waiver”). (A discount may be applied for stays of 28 nights or longer, if permitted.) The Damage Waiver covers you for up to $3,000 of accidental damage to the Property or its contents (such as furniture, fixtures, and appliances) as long as you report the incident to the host prior to checking out. The Damage Waiver fee eliminates the need for a traditional security deposit.
More information can be downloaded from the "Rental Agreement" on the checkout page.

Due to local laws or HOA requirements, guests must be at least 25 years of age to book. Guests under 25 must be accompanied by a parent or legal guardian for the duration of the reservation.

Property manager

Vacasa of Michigan

Premier Host

Languages

English, French, German, Italian, Spanish

Amenities

Kitchen

Washer

Dryer

Outdoor space

Kitchen

Washer

Dryer

Air conditioning

House Rules

Check in after 4:00 PM

Minimum age to rent: 25

Check out before 10:00 AM

Children

Children allowed: ages 0–17

Events

No events allowed

Pets

No pets allowed

Smoking

Smoking is not permitted

Smoking is not permitted anywhere on the premises.

For information about quiet hours, please refer to the listing description.

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

About the area

Empire

This holiday home is located in Empire. 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 - 18 min walk
Sleeping Bear Dunes National Lakeshore - 2 min drive
Empire Bluff Trail - 4 min drive
Pierce Stocking Scenic Drive - 7 min drive
Little Glen Lake - 10 min drive

Getting around

Traverse City, MI (TVC-Cherry Capital) - 42 min drive

Restaurants

‪Cherry Public House | Glen Arbor - ‬14 min drive
‪Friendly Tavern - ‬2 min drive
‪Cherry Republic - ‬14 min drive
‪Shipwreck Cafe - ‬1 min drive
‪Empire Village Pizza & Spirits - ‬2 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Perfect 'up north' home near Sleeping Bear Dunes & Lake Michigan, deck, W/D pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

What time is check-in at Perfect 'up north' home near Sleeping Bear Dunes & Lake Michigan, deck, W/D?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Perfect 'up north' home near Sleeping Bear Dunes & Lake Michigan, deck, W/D?

Checkout is at 10:00 AM.

Where is Perfect 'up north' home near Sleeping Bear Dunes & Lake Michigan, deck, W/D located?

Situated in Empire, this holiday home is within 1 mi (2 km) of Philip A. Hart Visitor Center and Sleeping Bear Dunes National Lakeshore. Lake Michigan is 1.6 mi (2.6 km) away.

9.6

Exceptional

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10/10

Cleanliness

9.4/10

Check-in

9.6/10

Communication

9.8/10

Location

9.8/10

Listing accuracy

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10/10 Excellent

Jennifer P.

26 June 2024

Perfect Empire vacation

The house was exactly what we were looking for!

10/10 Excellent

Guillermo A.

27 May 2024

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

Disliked: Communication

Amazing stay!

Was perfect for my family!..nice home!

Stayed 3 nights in May 2024

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6/10 Okay

Steve Z.

26 July 2023

Disappointing property for the price

The location is wonderful and unbeatable which is what brought us back to this rental a second year in a row. And the home is beautiful and comfortable. But unless there are some upgrades done I can’t see us renting this place again. The wifi is unusable which means no watching tv on a rainy evening. The mattresses are very old and uncomfortable and the pillows are old and unclean. The front screen door doesn’t fully close without a struggle and it was like that a year ago. The walk in shower is unusable because the water drains directly onto the bathroom floor creating a flood. There are no sheets to use on the futon. Although the oven works well, the burners on the stove don’t heat up very well. The outdoor furniture could use an upgrade too because it’s such a beautiful deck but the chairs just aren’t comfortable for lounging and enjoying the view. I tried to speak to someone in the local Vacasa office to address my concerns but I found it impossible to reach anyone after waiting on hold and being bounced around for almost 30 minutes.

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10/10 Excellent

Loree M.

26 Sept 2022

We loved this house!!

Beautiful, clean, will definitely stay here again!!

Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2022

6/10 Okay

Stephanie D.

5 Sept 2022

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

Great little spot but lots of deferred maintenance

Good location and cute property but had problems with showers not draining, shower head not working, stained linens etc. Definitely expected better for the price.

Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2022

10/10 Excellent

Steve Z.

2 Aug 2022

Liked: Cleanliness, communication, location, listing accuracy

Nice Getaway

Great place in a great location. Would definitely recommend and will return.

Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2022

10/10 Excellent

Scot Y.

15 July 2022

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

Central location in a quiet spot

We rented in this area to tour the local wineries and hike Sleeping Bear Dunes. This property was spacious and centrally located to our needs. We were close to things to do, yet away from the crowds.

Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2022

10/10 Excellent

Aliya A.

20 June 2022

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

Great

Home is beautiful with wooden interior and interior decoration. Every piece and every little corner and walls of the house was thoughtfully decorated by interior designer. A couple of things that would helped would be in kids bedroom or second bedroom on main floor could use a sturdy twin bed not a roll out bed or just a sturdy double bed or queen bed. Second thing lower level was beautifully decorated and with a convenient little family room and a bedroom with full bathroom but can use a demudifier for it to be, not so damp. For a person like me with mold and environmental allergies it was difficult to spend any quality time at lower level.

Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2022

10/10 Excellent

Kristi H.

7 Sept 2021

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

More than the BEAR necessities!

This was an absolutely beautiful home! Very spacious! Loved that there were basically 2 master bedrooms, the one was truly a master bedroom and the other was big with a big bed and full bathroom right next door. It was well laid out and had a really nice deck that wrapped around 2 sides of the home. We saw deer every morning! It was well equipped! Pots, pans, dishes, utensils, and more. The home is conveniently located for visiting Empire, Glen Arbor, Leland, Sutton’s Bay, Traverse City. It’s a quiet retreat to return to. From there we hiked Empire Bluffs (a favorite), Indian Trail (beautiful trail leading right to Lake Michigan), shopped Glen Arbor, visited North Bar Lake connected by a small creek to Lake Michigan for an entire afternoon, caught a sunset at Empire Beach (you can have a fire in one of their fire pits! Bring wood and your favorite wine from the area!), and got Moomers Ice Cream of course!

Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2021

10/10 Excellent

Jeanne E.

28 June 2021

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

Great experience!

It was a wonderful house. We enjoyed our time very much.

Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2021

10/10 Excellent

Amy P.

21 June 2021

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

Empire, MI

Charming house with cabin/ lodge feel. Close to everything we wanted to do.

Stayed 5 nights in Jun 2021

10/10 Excellent

Kris R.

1 Dec 2020

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

close to everything

Perfect size for 7 adults to hang out, cook in the kitchen, room around the table for meals and cards games. Plenty of bathrooms. We stayed there in early September and a few evenings got a little chilly and would have liked access to either the fireplace or the heat. The property is close to everything. Hiked one day at the Dunes, Scenic drive , Empire Bluff trail and kayaking on the Crystal River. Great location and property.

Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2020

10/10 Excellent

Zdravko M.

3 Nov 2020

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

Beautiful Home

Very well maintained home, nice wood interior, great location!

Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2020

10/10 Excellent

mark c.

17 Oct 2020

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

Empire Retreat

Very roomy, comfortable and clean house near town.

Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2020

8/10 Good

Le T.

2 Aug 2020

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

Family Reunion Rental

Property was beautiful and very quiet. Rooms were spacious and beautifully decorated. Very serene setting, surrounded by trees and lots of wildlife. Saw several deer and wild turkeys on the property. The downside was having to purchase more towels as only allotted 1 set per person. Did a lot of towel laundry - no extras like paper towels or toilet tissue on hand. All in all it was a beautiful weather week as well.

Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2020

10/10 Excellent

Anthony B.

10 Feb 2020

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

Nice getaway

This is a very nice property. We enjoyed staying here with our Family. It is surrounded by trees, so the privacy is nice. There is no air conditioning, but fans are provided.

Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2019

10/10 Excellent

Kristina P.

29 Jan 2020

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

Lovely home for our weekend in Empire.

We stayed here for the weekend while in town for the Sleeping Bear marathon and Empire Hop festival. The accommodations were cozy and everything was very clean!

Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2019

10/10 Excellent

Carlo B.

12 Jan 2020

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

Northern Michigan beauty

Just a lovely place. It's exactly what you want from Northern Michigan. It was spotless, linens were great, beds were awesome. Lots of pots and pans if you want to cook and a great outdoor area. Tiny little drawback, it's a ways away from everything. However, if you want total silence in a tiny neighborhood in the woods, this is your place.

Stayed 5 nights in Aug 2019

This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

10/10 Excellent

Todd G.

24 Oct 2015

Great Rental Property!

Rented this beautiful house for 2 nights in October with my wife and two of our friends. Located within 1.5 miles of the Village of Empire and the National Park Service's headquarters for The Sleeping Bear Dunes. House is like new, large, spacious, and nicely decorated. The perfect spot to make as your basecamp if you are exploring the dunes or Leelanau county. Rental cost is very reasonable too. You won't be let down renting this property!