Chalet Style Home Near Empire Beach

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9.8

Exceptional

3 bedrooms2 bathroomsSleeps 8116 sq m

Popular amenities

Washer

Pet-friendly

Barbecue grill

Kitchen

Air conditioning

Dryer

Explore the area

Empire, MI

Philip A. Hart Visitor Center8 min walk
Sleeping Bear Dunes National Lakeshore18 min walk
Empire Bluff Trail19 min walk
Traverse City, MI (TVC-Cherry Capital)48 min drive

Rooms & beds

3 bedrooms (sleeps 8)

Bedroom 2

1 Queen Bed

Bedroom 3

1 Queen Bed and 2 Single Beds

Master Bedroom

1 Queen Bed

2 bathrooms

Bathroom 1

Toilet · Shower only

Bathroom 2

Bathtub or shower · Toilet

Spaces

Deck or patio

Porch or lanai

Kitchen

Garden

Dining Area

About this property

Spacious 3 bedroom, 2 bath chalet-style home just 1 block from the most beautiful beach in northern Michigan--Empire Beach on Lake Michigan. Located in quaint, historical Empire, the home is in the middle of the Sleeping Bear Dunes National Lakeshore which recently was voted the No. 1 most beautiful place in America in a poll taken by Good Morning America. The home is 1/2 block from the heart of the village which includes restaurants, bank, post office, galleries, and public library.

The interior of the home features an open floor plan with living room, dining area, kitchen, full bath, and master bedroom with queen size bed on the main level. The second level contains two large bedrooms, one with a queen size bed, and the other with queen size bed and two twin beds, and a full bath. The home has free wireless Internet access.

Empire is located in the heart of the Sleeping Bear Dunes National Lakeshore. In addition to swimming, hiking, and other outdoor activities, the National Park contains the Sleeping Bear Dune Climb, Pierce Stocking Scenic Drive, the Manitou Island Underwater Diving Preserve; North and South Manitou Islands, and the Empire Bluffs hiking trail.

Property manager

Steve and Carol Smith

Premier Host

Languages

English

Amenities

Kitchen

Washer

Dryer

Pet-friendly

Free WiFi

Air conditioning

Kitchen

Washer

Dryer

Air conditioning

House Rules

Check in after 4:00 PM

Minimum age to rent: 21

Check out before 10:00 AM

Children

Children allowed: ages 0–17

Events

No events allowed

Pets

Pets allowed: dogs less than 23 kg per pet (limit one pet total)

A pet allowed only with pre-approval by home owner

Smoking

Smoking is not permitted

From June 3, 2023 to September 2, 2023 weekly rentals only, Saturday to Saturday.

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 and a first aid kit

We should mention

A car is required for transport to and from this property

About the area

Empire

Located in Empire, this holiday home is in the city centre and near the beach. The area's natural beauty can be seen at Sleeping Bear Dunes National Lakeshore and Lake Michigan. Enjoy the area's slopes with cross-country skiing and skiing, and don't miss out on the ice skating and sledging.

Empire, MI

What's nearby

Philip A. Hart Visitor Center - 8 min walk
Sleeping Bear Dunes National Lakeshore - 18 min walk
Empire Bluff Trail - 19 min walk
Pierce Stocking Scenic Drive - 6 min drive
Little Glen Lake - 8 min drive

Getting around

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

Restaurants

‪Friendly Tavern - ‬2 min walk
‪Shipwreck Cafe - ‬6 min walk
‪Empire Village Pizza & Spirits - ‬8 min walk
‪Food For Thought - ‬8 min drive
‪Tiffany's Ice Cream - ‬2 min walk

Frequently asked questions

Is Chalet Style Home Near Empire Beach pet-friendly?

Yes, this property allows dogs (limit 1 total) with a maximum weight of up to 23 kg per pet.

What time is check-in at Chalet Style Home Near Empire Beach?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Chalet Style Home Near Empire Beach?

Checkout is at 10:00 AM.

Where is Chalet Style Home Near Empire Beach located?

Located in the heart of Empire, this holiday home is within 1 mile (2 km) of Philip A. Hart Visitor Center, Lake Michigan and Sleeping Bear Dunes National Lakeshore. Empire Bluff Trail is 1 mi (1.6 km) away.

9.8

Exceptional

Reviews are presented in chronological order, subject to a moderation process, and verified unless otherwise labelled.

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10/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

10/10

Location

10/10

Listing accuracy

10/10 Excellent

Bonnie M.

10 Oct 2023

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

Sleeping Bear Sand Dune Race

We were very happy with our stay. House exceeded our expectations. Location was great for our race

Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2023

10/10 Excellent

Laurie G.

11 Sept 2023

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

Clean and comfortable in a great location

My friends I enjoyed our visit to Empire. The home is in a great location to enjoy all that Empire and Sleeping Bear Dunes National Lakeshore has to offer. The place was easy to access, very clean and all the beds were comfortable. We enjoyed staying here.

Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2023

10/10 Excellent

Janet L.

4 Sept 2023

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

loved it!

Second year staying here. Can't get any closer to the Empire Lake Michigan Beach. Lovely home. TV went out on second morning and the owners were there very quickly to replace it. Our dog Lily came too. She loved the beach and finally went swimming this year. The home is spotless, owners are friendly and available. Comfortable, close to everything, nice and quiet. We''ll see you next year.

Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

Conni S.

15 July 2023

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

Excellent location

The living room, dining area and kitchen are larger than it looks in the pictures. We were very comfortable with 8 people. It's a short walk to the beach. The house is supplied with plenty of dishes, towels, hangers, silverware, etc. We would stay here again.

Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Gina K., grand rapids, mi

8 July 2023

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

Wonderful week!

We rented this home for our family with adult children. So convenient to be a 5 min walk from Empire Beach and South Bar lake. The home is very clean and well equipped. The owners have done a great job!

Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

peggy b.

10 Oct 2022

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

One block from the greatest lake

Wonderful location to sleeping bear and the beach. We had great sunsets and long walks along the beach with view of the SC Le try ping bear dunes. Pure Michigan !!!

Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2022

10/10 Excellent

Janet L.

13 Sept 2022

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

quiet, relaxing get away

Loved staying at this home. For once all the beds were comfortable. Home was clean and plenty of room for our family. We brought are dog and she was great. Wish there was a fence in the backyard, but you can't have everything! If you love the beach and want to be close to the happenings in Empire, this is the place to be. One block from the beach and main street. Very quiet and relaxing.

Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2022

10/10 Excellent

Laura R.

20 Aug 2022

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

Empire holiday

Cute little cottage right in town and walking distance to Lake Michigan! Neat, clean, and great hosts.. Would highly recommend 😊

Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2022

10/10 Excellent

Nancy B.

29 Dec 2021

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

Everything our grown family needed for a short winter getaway

We loved the location of this rental, in the heart of Sleeping Bear Dunes, just a block from the Empire Beach. We spent time hiking, sledding, and just hanging out in the house playing games and cooking together.

Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2021

10/10 Excellent

Ann D.

18 Nov 2021

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

Wonderful home

Enjoyed our stay!

Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2021

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

25 Oct 2021

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

Comfortable and convenient

We enjoyed our stay.

Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2021

8/10 Good

Kathryn A.

24 Oct 2021

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

Cozy and comfortable, close to the beach

We had a great time in Empire with this home as our base. The home was clean, had all the basics in the kitchen, had plenty of towels and blankets, was pet friendly but didn't smell like pets, had a good heater on a cold night, was close walk to the beach and shops, and was a short drive to Sleeping Bear. I felt the pet fee and other fees could have been more clear, so the overall price was a bit more than we were expecting, but other than that it was terrific. Thanks for a great stay!

Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2021

10/10 Excellent

Karen A.

18 Oct 2021

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

Fall & half-marathon weekend

This property was spotless and in a perfect location. We had a great weekend with 2 teens and a child, enjoying the beach (5 minutes away) and the awesome town and nearby dunes. It was a perfect getaway and amazing location....especially for the Sleeping Bear Dunes marathon race start/finish line. We hope to be back soon!

Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2021

10/10 Excellent

Dawn P.

8 Oct 2021

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

Weekend getaway

Very clean and close to the beach. Looking forward to our next visit.

Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2021

10/10 Excellent

liz E.

21 Sept 2021

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

Empire house

Beautiful house and it was very clean. I would have appreciated some wiggle room on check in and check out times.

Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2021

10/10 Excellent

Mary N., Laurel,md

16 Sept 2021

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

Great location

Wanted to visit Sleeping Bear National Park.

Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2021

10/10 Excellent

Karen P.

14 Sept 2021

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

Wonderful!

Beautiful home...short walk to beach and centrally located to all things Up North! Hope we get the opportunity to stay again.

Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2021

10/10 Excellent

Debbie C.

6 Sept 2021

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

Great place!

This has a super good location. We walked to the beach! And it’s only 5 minutes drive to the Park entrance. Very comfy and clean.

Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2021

10/10 Excellent

Kara B.

9 July 2021

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

Great Location!

This house was clean and cozy and had all the basics we needed. The best part was the location- we could easily walk a couple blocks to the Empire beach and the playgrounds, and were steps away from the handful of shops and restaurants on the main street.

Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2021

10/10 Excellent

Paula K.

1 July 2021

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

Ideal location and home base for Sleeping Bear Dunes

The location couldn't have been better. An easy walk to Lake Michigan and South Bar Lake. We even were able to enter the bike trail of Sleeping Bear Dunes from near we were staying. And easy to walk to a cafe and cute store behind the house. My only comment is that the noise from downstairs is very audible to those upstairs -- it's all wood floors and a relatively open second floor -- but should not be a problem if all early risers in your group.

Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2021

10/10 Excellent

Nichole H.

19 June 2021

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

Close to Dand dunes

The house was nice for out family of 6. It had great location. The only down fall is we couldn't have 2 people shower back to back even if it was for only 6 minutes because the second person would run out of hot water. Overall we were pleased.

10/10 Excellent

Jennifer B., Dearborn

31 May 2021

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

Wonderful location

Everything was great just water didn’t stay warm for more then 3 min so hard for us to get ready but other then that... perfect

Stayed 3 nights in May 2021

10/10 Excellent

Patty C.

29 Oct 2020

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

Perfect Spot

This is a wonderful, comfortable, very well stocked home perfectly situated near the beach, the dunes, and the beauty of Leelanau county. Highly recommend. Easily accommodates 8 people.

Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2020

10/10 Excellent

Terri H.

22 Oct 2020

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

Perfect

The home was perfect for our needs. Clean, well equipped, great location. We would stay here again if returning to area.

Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2020

10/10 Excellent

Wendy W.

30 Sept 2020

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

Nice Property

Very nice property for our weekend stay. Within easy walking distance of the beach. House is super clean. Kitchen fully functional for whatever you want to do. Owner's very easy to work with.

Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2020