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

Family-friendly farm stay in Empire

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Dates

October 2025

November 2025

The farmhouse in Village of Empire puts travelers just a short walk from both the beach and local village shops. Guests can gather around the firepit at day's end, explore the garden's seasonal blooms, or watch the kids play at the nearby playground.

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Popular amenities

Parking available
Kitchen
Laundry
Air conditioning
Free WiFi

Room options

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Oct 16 - Oct 17

Tomorrow

Oct 17 - Oct 18

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About the neighborhood

Empire, MI

What's nearby

Philip A. Hart Visitor Center - 10 min walk - 0.6 miles
Sleeping Bear Dunes National Lakeshore - 18 min walk - 1.0 mile
Empire Bluff Trail - 4 min drive - 1.2 miles
Pierce Stocking Scenic Drive - 7 min drive - 4.5 miles
Little Glen Lake - 9 min drive - 5.8 miles

Getting around

Cherry Capital Airport (TVC) - 43 min drive

Restaurants

‪Shipwreck Cafe - ‬7 min walk
‪Joes Friendly Tavern - ‬1 min walk
‪Empire Village Pizza & Spirits - ‬8 min walk
‪Food For Thought - ‬7 min drive
‪The Manor on Glen Lake - ‬7 min drive

About this property

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

Family-friendly farm stay near Lake Michigan

A firepit, a garden, and a playground are just a few of the amenities provided at Welcome to our farmhouse! Come and enjoy Empire. You will be happy you did.. In addition to laundry facilities, guests can connect to free in-room WiFi.

Other perks at this farm stay include:

Games, books, and beach towels
Barbecue grills, outdoor furniture, and smoke-free premises

Room features

All guestrooms at Welcome to our farmhouse! Come and enjoy Empire. You will be happy you did. include thoughtful touches such as air conditioning and separate dining areas, as well as amenities like free WiFi and computer monitors.

Extra amenities include:

Highchairs, children's dinnerware, and children's books
Bathrooms with bathtubs and showers
Porches or lanais, outdoor lighting, and separate dining areas

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Kitchen
Washer
Dryer
Free WiFi

Property amenities

Internet

Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
Available in some public areas: Internet access

Things to do

Books
Games
Playground

Conveniences

Laundry facilities

Outdoors

Barbecue grill
Beach towels
Firepit
Garden
On a lake
Outdoor furniture

Accessibility

If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
Upper floors accessible by stairs only
Wheelchair accessibility

Smoking not allowed

Room amenities

Bedroom

Bedsheets provided
Sofa bed

Bathroom

Bathtub
Bathtub or shower
Hair dryer
Shower
Soap
Toilet paper
Towels provided

Entertainment

Smart TV

Food and drink

Coffee/tea maker
Cookware, dishware, and utensils
Dining table
Dishwasher
Electric kettle
Kitchen
Microwave
Oven
Paper towels
Refrigerator
Separate dining area
Spices
Stovetop
Toaster

Air conditioning
Computer monitor
Desk
Desk chair
Dryer
Heating
Living room

Policies

Check-in

Check-in time starts at 4:00 PM

Minimum check-in age: 28

Check-out

Check-out before 10:00 AM

Special check-in instructions

You will receive an email from the host with check-in and check-out instructions

Rules

Hang, or wash/dry, wet towels. No wild parties. Tell me about your pets' character in advance. Don't put grills against the house.

I can no longer accept pets other than assistance dogs. Assistance dogs must be tick and flee free.

The green 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.

Pets

Pets not allowed (service animals are welcome, and are exempt from fees)

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome

Note from host: Please note that there is no railing on the porch

Events

Events allowed: family gatherings and birthday parties

Disclose how the house will be used in advance.

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

Parties and events (including family gatherings and birthday parties) are allowed on site; maximum attendees: 10

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

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

This property does not have elevators

Frequently asked questions

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

No, only service animals are welcome at the property.

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.?

Check-out 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.

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