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Features
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SKI
Cross-country Skiing And Snowboarding Nearby Ski Privileges -
PETS
No Pets Allowed -
BEACH
Near The Beach -
DINING
Dining Table -
SAFETY
Carbon Monoxide Detector Installed (host Has Indicated There Is A Carbon Monoxide Detector On The Property) Smoke Detector Installed (host Has Indicated There Is A Smoke Detector On The Property) -
BEDROOM
1 Bedroom Bed Sheets Provided -
KITCHEN
Blender Coffee/tea Maker Cookware/dishes/utensils Microwave Oven Refrigerator Stovetop Toaster -
LAUNDRY
Near Laundromat -
PARKING
Onsite Parking -
OUTDOORS
Barbecue Grill Firepit Garden -
BATHROOMS
1 Bathroom Hair Dryer Shower Toilet Paper Towels Provided -
LANGS SPOKEN
English -
THINGS TO DO
Basketball Nearby Casino Nearby Fitness Center Fitness Facilities Nearby Hiking Nearby Kayaking Nearby Power Boating Nearby Rafting Nearby Sailing Nearby Snow Sports Gear Snowmobiling Nearby Water Skiing Nearby -
ENTERTAINMENT
DVD Player Stereo TV With Cable/satellite Service -
LIVING SPACES
Living Room -
CLIMATE CONTROL
Air Conditioning Heating -
LOCATION HIGHLIGHTS
In A Rural Location In The City Center Near A Health Or Beauty Spa Near A Hospital Next To A Golf Course On The Lake On The River On The Waterfront -
SUITABILITY/ACCESSIBILITY
Smoke-free Property
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Rates & Availability
Review
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Sarah
Submitted Aug 11, 2025
Stayed Aug 8, 2025Well stocked kitchen including a variety of coffee pods and tea, all the pots and pans needed to cook dinner. Very clean. Beds comfortable. No privacy except bathroom as an FYI. Lovely pond and frogs galore. Only bummer was the Trump flag especially for our group (various marginalized people). Regardless of intention it does not create a welcoming feeling for all.
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Gary
Submitted Aug 21, 2024
Stayed Aug 7, 2024Very clean beautiful chalet-style cottage. Great location to launch from while exploring the Leelenau Penninsula. Wall controls for lighting and overhead fan not labeled, resulting in some difficulty figuring things out. No Wi-Fi available, or at least not communicated to us if it was present.
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Diana
Submitted Sep 4, 2023
Stayed Sep 2, 2023Great cabin, very clean, well equipped with everything needed for a weekend stay! Tranquil atmosphere, relaxing environment! Definitely will consider staying here again in future!
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Submitted Jul 14, 2020
Stayed Jul 9, 2020Nice location. Clean. Nicely decorated. Good host.
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Submitted Sep 20, 2019
Stayed Sep 12, 2019Very nice relaxing close to sleeping Bear dune national park and traverse city.
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Vernon W.
Submitted Oct 19, 2025
Stayed Oct 16, 2025Beautiful location and beautiful cabin! Host is very easy to get ahold of. Very quiet and comfortable.
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Kris C.
Submitted Oct 3, 2025
Stayed Sep 26, 2025Beautiful, clean and spacious with a lovely view of the lake and very peaceful surroundings
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Christian J.
Submitted Sep 22, 2025
Stayed Sep 7, 2025Wonderful carriage house. Conveniently located so perfect home-base for exploring northern Michigan. Loved sitting on the dock for enjoying morning coffee. Very peaceful for recharging after our daily adventures on the Peninsula.
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Jeff K.
Submitted Sep 4, 2025
Stayed Aug 24, 2025Great central location to sleeping Bear Dunes
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Andrea M.
Submitted Aug 23, 2025
Stayed Aug 15, 2025Very nice and clean. Not too far from Glen Arbor. Only issue was no wifi.
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Gary B.
Submitted Aug 1, 2025
Stayed Jul 28, 2025Beautiful cabin, very accessible to local points of interest, very peaceful and quiet.
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Robin D.
Submitted Jul 14, 2025
Stayed Jul 10, 2025This well kept Cabin is beautifully nestled off the beaten path in Empire. While secretly tucked away, still quick enough to drive to the surrounding areas for amazing activities to do and sites to see. We enjoyed Empire Beach, Tubing on Platte River, Empire Bluff Hike and Pyramid Point Hike. Breathtaking views of the beaches-never salty clear water so refreshing. The dunes can be hiked or beautifully viewed. Electric bike ride from Glen Arbor to Empire was an amazing last day activity. Bruce was an host! Anything you need he is easily accessible and communicative, while respecting our privacy. We would definitely book again!
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Coral D.
Submitted Jun 16, 2025
Stayed Jun 6, 2025I hadn't had a vacation in about 2 years and needed a getaway. My husband and I originally had other plans, but work got in the way so we had to change them. We found the host and his cabin on Vrbo for a short stay and it was amazing! It was clean, welcoming, on a small lake with a dock, or a fire pit to sit and relax at. It was everything for a nice quiet weekend. The host was close by if we needed anything, yet we still had a nice private cabin. It was so fun and the area had tons of outdoor activities to do. The food was good too. I would totally recommend this space to anyone who wants to enjoy the best Michigan has to offer :)
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Travis S.
Submitted Aug 21, 2024
Stayed Aug 15, 2024There have been a few occasions where we've stayed at a place where the pictures were better than the real thing. However, this was not the case. The cabin was beautiful, spacious, and very clean. The property was stunning and peaceful. What topped it off was that Bruce was very accommodating and hospitable. We definitely would love to come back! Thank you for helping make this family trip memorable.
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beth n.
Submitted Aug 16, 2024
Stayed Aug 12, 2024We stayed for 3 nights and couldn't have been happier. Bruce, the host, was very helpful and readily available. The cabin is beautiful and very centrally located, yet private and secluded at the same time. We would love to come back again. Wonderful trip for sure!
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Lily S.
Submitted Jul 31, 2024
Stayed Jul 24, 2024My friends and I stayed in Empire for three nights and had the best experience. The cabin was very clean and nicely decorated. Bruce was also an amazing host and made us all feel at home. Would definitely recommend for anyone looking for a peaceful stay in Empire.
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Jodi C.
Submitted Jul 25, 2024
Stayed Jul 20, 2024We booked Bruce’s cabin for a trip to celebrate my daughter’s 16th Birthday. It was very comfortable and well appointed. We loved the dock for coffee in the morning and fishing in the evening. The best part though was watching his Labrador do zoomies around the property. Thanks for a great stay!
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Angie C.
Submitted Jul 24, 2024
Stayed Jul 22, 2024This cabin was even better than the pictures online. 15-20 minutes from Dunes and shopping/restaurants. It rained one day on our trip, and this cabin provided us with a relaxing and comfortable place to chill.
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Carol B.
Submitted Jul 20, 2024
Stayed Jul 10, 2024Owner was easy to reach.
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kim c.
Submitted Jul 20, 2024
Stayed Jul 14, 2024I made a mid summer reservation with this property and could not have been more pleased! The host, Bruce, was quick to respond to messages and greeted us immediately upon our arrival. He showed us in to the coach house and gave great tips on where to spend time away from the house. The space was extremely clean and property very well kept. Although the coach house is relatively close to the road, DONT let it fool you! Parking is available as well, we had 2 cars and was perfect. We heard zero road noise and had fantastic nights sleep! 15 min to surrounding towns and activites. We did a little cooking, kitchen is stocked to make meals if you wish. Temp of the space was perfect, ceiling fan and air conditioning. Cleanliness? 10 out of 10 stars. Not a spec of dust anywhere. Bathroom was spotless as well. Hands down, would def rent again. We’ve stayed at plenty of hotels, rentals etc in the area for the past 14 years and Bruce has made every effort to make sure our stay was pleasant and relaxing. Will be back for sure!