Centennial home with guest house in Empire. Walk to the beach. Pet friendly.

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Entire home

Full kitchen with dining area. - Full kitchen with dining area.

New deck built in 2021 - New deck built in 2021

Living room with cable TV - Living room with cable TV

Main level bedroom with queen - Main level bedroom with queen

Overview
Amenities
Policies
Location
Host

5 bedrooms2 bathroomsSleeps 10

Popular amenities

Pet-friendly

Kitchen

Barbecue grill

Free WiFi

Washer

Dryer

Check out the area

Empire, MI

Philip A. Hart Visitor Center8 min walk
Sleeping Bear Dunes National Lakeshore15 min walk
Empire Bluff Trail18 min walk
Traverse City, MI (TVC-Cherry Capital)48 min drive

Rooms & beds

5 bedrooms (sleeps 10)

Bedroom 1

1 Queen Bed

Bedroom 2

1 Double Bed

Bedroom 3

2 Single Beds

Bedroom 4

1 Queen Bed

Bedroom 5

1 Single Bed

2 bathrooms

Bathroom 1

Bathtub or shower · Toilet

Bathroom 2

Toilet · Shower only

Spaces

Deck or patio

Kitchen

About this property

Charming and cozy! This 1891 Centennial Home is located in the heart of old Empire on a calm side street. It is only a five-minute walk away from the Empire beach (Lake Michigan), with miles of sugar sand in each direction to enjoy. 3 bedrooms and 1 bathroom. 2 level house, backyard faces north, plus a 2 bedroom 1 bath guest house that combined will sleep up to 10 guests. Open May - October. Prime Summer 3 night minimum or weekly Saturday-Saturday. Short stays are permitted during prime summer dates. Arrival and/or departure dates must back up to existing reservations and/or begin/end on a Saturday.

The main level bedroom has 1 Queen. Upstairs, 1 Full, 2 Twins, 1 Twin rollaway bed. Smart TV in each cottage. Cable in the main house, but no cable in the guest cottage. WIFI in both, DVD player in the main house. Original interiors with modern conveniences. Washer/Dryer. Nicely updated bathroom.

The guest house allows one pet. The guest house features a full kitchen, 2 bedrooms with 1 Queen and 1 Twin plus 1 bath. The guest cottage does not have central heat. Keep that in mind when booking for Spring or Fall. Small space heaters are provided.

Relax outside in the spacious backyard with a deck, chimney for outdoor fires, and grill. Beautiful peach tree if you are lucky enough to be there in the late summer when peaches are ripe for picking. Stroll down the street to Tiffany's for ice cream or Joe's Friendly Tavern for a burger. The Empire Beach boasts a beautiful beach with sand for miles and a large playground. Come in May for the Asparagus Festival! Only a 5-minute drive to the Sleeping Bear Dunes climb. 25 miles to Traverse City.

No air conditioning. One pet will be allowed in the guest house only. Linens are provided.

-- THE PROPERTY --

Sleeps 10.

Bedroom 1: Queen bed || Bedroom 2: Double bed || Bedroom 3: Twin/single beds (2) & Twin rollaway bed || Bedroom 4: Queen bed || Bedroom 5: Twin/single bed

OUTDOORS: Grill, Deck/patio, Sand toys, Near beach

INDOORS: WIFI, smart TV, DVD player, Board games

KITCHEN: Coffee maker, Dishes & utensils, Microwave, Oven, Pantry items, Refrigerator, Stove, Cookware

GENERAL: No A/C, Iron & board, Linens & towels, Washer & dryer

PARKING: Space for 3 vehicles (includes roadside parking)

-- POLICIES –

- 1 Pet allowed with a non-refundable fee

- No smoking

- No events, parties, or large gatherings

- Must be at least 18 years old to book

- Additional fees and taxes may apply

- Cancellation: For reservations between Memorial Day and Labor Day, cancellations must be received at least 90 days prior to arrival in order for a full refund to be issued. No refunds will be issued for cancellations received less than 90 days prior to arrival. For off-season reservations, cancellations must be received at least 30 days prior to arrival. No refunds will be issued for cancellations received less than 30 days prior to arrival.

Property manager

Visit Up North Vacation Rentals

Premier Host

Languages

English

Amenities

Kitchen

Washer

Dryer

Pet-friendly

Free WiFi

Outdoor space

Family room with TV - Family room with TV

Kitchen

Washer

Dryer

Free WiFi

House Rules

Check in after 4:00 PM

Minimum age to rent: 18

Check out before 10:00 AM

Children

Children allowed: ages 0–17

Events

No events allowed

Pets

Pets allowed: dogs less than 50 lb per pet (limit one pet total)

Smoking

Smoking is not permitted

Damage and incidentals

You will be responsible for any damage to the rental property caused by you or your party during your stay.

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

About the area

Empire

Located in Empire, this holiday home is near the beach. The area's natural beauty can be seen at Sleeping Bear Dunes National Lakeshore and Lake Michigan. Discover the area's water adventures with fishing and swimming nearby, or enjoy the great outdoors with hiking/biking trails and cycling.

Empire, MI

What's nearby

Philip A. Hart Visitor Center - 8 min walk
Sleeping Bear Dunes National Lakeshore - 15 min walk
Empire Bluff Trail - 18 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 - 3 min walk
Shipwreck Cafe - 6 min walk
Empire Village Pizza & Spirits - 8 min walk
Food For Thought - 7 min drive
Tiffany's Ice Cream - 4 min walk

Frequently asked questions

Is Centennial home with guest house in Empire. Walk to the beach. Pet friendly. pet-friendly?

Yes, this property allows dogs (limit 1 total) with a maximum weight of up to 50 lb per pet.

What time is check-in at Centennial home with guest house in Empire. Walk to the beach. Pet friendly.?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Centennial home with guest house in Empire. Walk to the beach. Pet friendly.?

Checkout is at 10:00 AM.

Where is Centennial home with guest house in Empire. Walk to the beach. Pet friendly. located?

Situated near the beach, this holiday home is within a 10-minute walk of Philip A. Hart Visitor Center and Lake Michigan. Sleeping Bear Dunes National Lakeshore is 0.8 mi (1.2 km) away.

7.6

Good

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7.4/10

Cleanliness

8.0/10

Staff & service

4.0/10

Property conditions & facilities

9.6/10

Check-in

9.4/10

Communication

9.2/10

Location

8.6/10

Listing accuracy

8/10 Good

tom b.

9 Oct 2023

Liked: Check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Sleeping Bear Marathon

Our stay was nice

Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2023

8/10 Good

Amanda S.

4 Sept 2023

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

Great location

The location is amazing. The house is around the block from Empire’s little downtown and a short walk or bike ride to the beach. We had two families in our group and the property worked out well for us. The backyard was great, with plenty of space for the kids to play and a porch to eat meals together. Our families each took a house. The main house, Summer Place, is bigger and nicer. Blue Jay was smaller, but not bad. The homes were clean.

Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2023

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8/10 Good

Scott S.

12 Oct 2022

Family getaway

Rating Details: The property manager was very helpful. The vacation rental was spotless. I was very happy with the location. I was satisfied with the condition of the vacation rental. Overall, I recommend this vacation rental. Reviewer Comments: Property is a bit older but comfortable. The main house has a musty order which may be a problem for some people. The guest house is very spartan and has no heat, other than some electric space heaters.

Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2022

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8/10 Good

6 Oct 2022

Sleeping bear marathon

Rating Details: The property manager was more than helpful. The vacation rental was very clean. I was more than happy with the location. I was more than satisfied with the condition of the vacation rental. Overall, I recommend this vacation rental. Reviewer Comments: Very nice

Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2022

6/10 Okay

Kathryn P.

12 Sept 2022

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

It was okay

We had a nice stay, but we ran into some issues. The guest house ran out of hot water after one shower and it was not clear how to lock the door. I would have preferred nicer beds in the main house and the upstairs could use some carpet/flooring. We also had an issue with not being able to turn on the outside light when it was raining - thought maybe we blew a fuse, but we could not locate a fuse box. We had a decent stay, but I would probably not book this property again. Proximity to the beach was nice and we took advantage of that for sure. The rainy weather (out of everyone’s control) made it so we couldn’t enjoy the outside yard/back decks as much as we wanted. I’m glad that we did not overpay for this property - it was a good value.

Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2022