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Quiet and charming, views of historic Leelanau county, close to beaches

Family-friendly vacation home in Empire

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Perched within Sleeping Bear Dunes National Lakshore, this property offers a serene retreat with scenic views of nature and historic Leelanau County. Relax by the campfire or on the front porch, and unwind in the full kitchen, living room, or one of three cozy beds upstairs. Laundry facilities are also available for your convenience.

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10 out of 10
Exceptional

Entire home

2 bedrooms1 bathroomSleeps 61000 sq ft

Popular amenities

  • Parking available
  • Dryer
  • Barbecue grill
  • Washer
  • Outdoor Space
  • Air conditioning

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About this property

Entire place

You'll have the entire home to yourself and will only share it with other guests in your party.

Quiet and charming, views of historic Leelanau county, close to beaches

The property is located within Sleeping Bear Dunes National Lakeshore, close to hiking trails and beaches. Empire beach, only two miles from the property, was named one of the top 21 beaches in the world. The Village of Empire is just a couple of miles up M-22 and includes restaurants, coffee and shopping. Enjoy open views by sitting on the front porch or by the campfire (firewood included) and all that Leelanau County has to offer— dune bluffs, rivers for kayaking, and amazing views of Lake Michigan.


The house features one master bedroom (queen) and an open loft upstairs with three beds (2 twin and 1 full size). There is a full size kitchen (cookware included), living room, and one full bathroom. The laundry room includes a washer and dryer for you to use. We provide towels but do not provide bed linens nor pillows— please bring bed linens and/or blankets. Central A/C, satellite TV and Wi-Fi are provided. There is a smart TV in the living room and master bedroom. The living room TV includes a DVD player and a long list of DVD movies you are more than welcome to enjoy.

Property amenities

Beach

  • Beach towels

Ski

  • Close to skiing

Internet

  • Available in the house: WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • Car required
  • Parking on site

Kitchen

  • Coffee grinder
  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Cookware, dishware, and utensils
  • Microwave
  • Oven
  • Paper towels
  • Refrigerator
  • Spices
  • Stovetop
  • Toaster

Dining

  • Dining table

Bedrooms

  • 2 bedrooms

Bathroom

  • 1 bathroom
  • Bathtub or shower
  • Hair dryer
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels provided

Living spaces

  • Dining table
  • Living room

Entertainment

  • Books
  • DVD player
  • Games
  • Smart TV with cable/satellite channels
  • Video library

Outdoor areas

  • Barbecue grill
  • Firepit
  • Garden
  • Porch/lanai

Laundry

  • Laundry facilities
  • Washing machine

Comfort

  • Air conditioning
  • Heating

Pets

  • No pets allowed

Suitability/Accessibility

  • Smoking not allowed

Location highlights

  • In a rural location

Things to do

  • Arcade/game room
  • Foosball table
  • Table tennis
  • Birdwatching nearby
  • Cycling nearby
  • Ecotours nearby
  • Fishing nearby
  • Golfing nearby
  • Hiking/biking trails nearby
  • Motor boating nearby
  • Swimming nearby
  • Winery tours nearby

Safety features

  • Carbon monoxide detector (host has indicated there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property)
  • Smoke detector (host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property)
  • First aid kit
  • Fire extinguisher

General

  • Garden
  • Unit size: 1,000 square feet

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Policies

Check-in

Check-in time starts at 3:00 PM
Minimum check-in age: 21

Check-out

Check-out before 12:00 PM

Special check-in instructions

You will receive an email from the host with check-in and check-out instructions
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

Pets

Pets not allowed

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome

Events

No events 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
Onsite parties or group events are strictly prohibited
Host has indicated there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property
Host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher and a first aid kit
This property is managed through our partner, Vrbo. You will receive an email from Vrbo with a link to a Vrbo account, where you can change or cancel your reservation

We should mention

A car is required for transportation to and from this property

Property is also known as

Quiet Charming Views Historic Leelanau County Beaches
Quiet Charming Views Historic Leelanau County Beaches Empire
Quiet Charming Views Historic Leelanau County Beaches House
Quiet Charming Views Historic Leelanau County Beaches House
Quiet Charming Views Historic Leelanau County Beaches Empire
Quiet Charming Views Historic Leelanau County Beaches House
Quiet Charming Views Historic Leelanau County Beaches Empire
Quiet Charming Views Historic Leelanau County Beaches

About the neighborhood

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Empire, MI

What's nearby

  • Sleeping Bear Dunes National Lakeshore - 3 min drive - 1.8 miles
  • Empire Bluff Trail - 4 min drive - 1.2 miles
  • Glen Lake - 10 min drive - 8.1 miles
  • Front Street - 35 min drive - 30.4 miles
  • Crystal Mountain - 35 min drive - 29.0 miles

Getting around

  • Cherry Capital Airport (TVC) - 51 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Shipwreck Cafe - ‬4 min drive
  • ‪Joes Friendly Tavern - ‬4 min drive
  • ‪Trattoria Funistrada - ‬16 min drive
  • ‪Empire Village Pizza & Spirits - ‬4 min drive
  • ‪Food For Thought - ‬5 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Quiet and charming, views of historic Leelanau county, close to beaches pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

How much is parking?

Onsite parking is available at the property.

What time is check-in at Quiet and charming, views of historic Leelanau county, close to beaches?

Check-in begins at 3:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Quiet and charming, views of historic Leelanau county, close to beaches?

Check-out is at 12:00 PM.

Where is Quiet and charming, views of historic Leelanau county, close to beaches located?

This family-friendly Empire vacation home is located in a rural location, within 2 mi (3 km) of Empire Bluff Trail and Sleeping Bear Dunes National Lakeshore. Lake Michigan is 2.1 mi (3.4 km) away.

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