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Wilce Cottage - Charming vintage cottage
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2 bedrooms1 bathroomSleeps 6
Popular amenities
Explore the area
Empire, MI
- Philip A. Hart Visitor Center6 min walk
- Sleeping Bear Dunes National Lakeshore13 min walk
- Empire Bluff Trail20 min walk
- Traverse City, MI (TVC-Cherry Capital)42 min drive
Rooms & beds
2 bedrooms (sleeps 6)
Bedroom 1
1 Queen Bed
Bedroom 2
1 Queen Bed
Living Room
1 Double Sofa Bed
1 bathroom
Bathroom 1
Toilet · Shower only
Spaces
Kitchen
Dining Area
About this property
Wilce Cottage - Charming vintage cottage
Property manager
Left Coast Vacation Rentals
Premier Host
Amenities
Kitchen
Washer
Dryer
Free WiFi
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Cozy cabin in Glen Arbor w/ Crystal River frontage. WIFI, Fire pit, Dog ok
Cozy cabin in Glen Arbor w/ Crystal River frontage. WIFI, Fire pit, Dog ok
Washer
Dryer
Pet-friendly
Free WiFi
8.8 out of 10, (154 reviews)
House Rules
Check in after 4:00 PM
Minimum age to rent: 23
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
We should mention
A car is recommended for transport to and from this property
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 - 6 min walk
- Sleeping Bear Dunes National Lakeshore - 13 min walk
- Empire Bluff Trail - 20 min walk
- Pierce Stocking Scenic Drive - 6 min drive
- Little Glen Lake - 7 min drive
Getting around
Restaurants
- Friendly Tavern - 5 min walk
- Shipwreck Cafe - 4 min walk
- Empire Village Pizza & Spirits - 6 min walk
- Food For Thought - 7 min drive
- Tiffany's Ice Cream - 4 min walk
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About the host
Hosted by Left Coast Vacation Rentals
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What makes this property unique
(1) BEACH! Our cottage is a mere 3 blocks walk (or bike ride) from Empire's public beach. We love this beach because it provides spectacular views of both the Empire Bluffs (which you can walk to the top of via the Bluff Trail) to the south and Sleeping Bear's massive sand dunes to the north.
Also, the beach lets you enjoy two lakes: Lake Michigan to the west and the much smaller South Bar Bake to the east. South Bar Lake stays considerably warmer than the big lake and is an especially great spot for young children.
(2) VILLAGE! Empire itself is charming, quiet and walkable. There are several small, locally owned businesses, including a surf shop, a handmade chocolate shop, an art gallery, gift and antique shops, a friendly tavern (on a cold evening, grab the table right next to the wood stove and order the chicken wings), and a newly renovated public library (which our kids spent hours in playing games and reading during rainy days).
(3) NATIONAL PARK! Empire is surrounded by sleeping bear dunes national lakeshore, a 50,000 acre national park that boasts 64 miles of lake Michigan beaches, two islands, 26 inland lakes, and the iconic sand dunes. Sleeping bear's visitor's center, located just 3 blocks from our cottage, has interpretive displays and is a great jumping off point for exploring the rest of the park.
Also, the beach lets you enjoy two lakes: Lake Michigan to the west and the much smaller South Bar Bake to the east. South Bar Lake stays considerably warmer than the big lake and is an especially great spot for young children.
(2) VILLAGE! Empire itself is charming, quiet and walkable. There are several small, locally owned businesses, including a surf shop, a handmade chocolate shop, an art gallery, gift and antique shops, a friendly tavern (on a cold evening, grab the table right next to the wood stove and order the chicken wings), and a newly renovated public library (which our kids spent hours in playing games and reading during rainy days).
(3) NATIONAL PARK! Empire is surrounded by sleeping bear dunes national lakeshore, a 50,000 acre national park that boasts 64 miles of lake Michigan beaches, two islands, 26 inland lakes, and the iconic sand dunes. Sleeping bear's visitor's center, located just 3 blocks from our cottage, has interpretive displays and is a great jumping off point for exploring the rest of the park.
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