Buena Vista - Empire Michigan Vacation Home

We cut our vacation short due many things being wrong with the house. We contacted the owner and never received a message back. The house had many dead and live bugs when we checked in, and we also discovered the toilet was not secured to the floor very well. The bolts were loose and the toilet wobbled. When we showered, water would leak from the bottom of the toilet causing a mess of water we had to clean up multiple times.We also had a cockroach crawling across the counter in the kitchen last night, and we found a dead one in the front bedroom.The house was in a great location but not worth the money we spent to stay here.

This charming vintage cottage has everything you need for a comfortable stay. The rooms are well furnished, very efficient eat-in kitchen with pots, dishes, and appliances. The living room has a large window with a view of a 10 acre natural area with birds, squirrels, and several deer. Wi-fi is great. Large yard with shaded parking area. Location is ideal, close to the main restaurant, farmer’s market (on Saturdays), and ice cream. You can easily walk to the beach, and there are trails and lovely drives (Pierce Stocking) just outside of town. We will definitely book this cottage again.

Clean and as advertised. Wonderful stay.

It was very comfortable and up to date. Very nicely appointed kitchen- many appliances and tableware. The only problem was the tv which was inconsistent in the turnon process. the tv

Clean, pretty ranch house in Empire MI that is located close to the commercial area and the beach. Big kitchen and bathroom. Electrical outlets did not work on two walls in back bedroom. Notified owner and not resolved during our 6 day stay. No TV channels available only streaming. Nice, open back deck with mature trees around the house.

We stayed at Buena Vista many years ago, and I was traveling with my mother and we decided to stay again. The place was clean inside, but the grass needed cutting, I don't think the deck, patio and chairs have been cleaned yet this year. We killed a couple of mice in the kitchen. The TV didn't work until the second night, which is difficult for me because my mom is 87 and likes that she likes. They advertise they supple soap, but all they had was used bars of soap stacked in a solo cup. No hot water for a shower. It's luke warm for about 3 minutes and then turns cold. Remodeling is nice, but the front/ back door scrape on the floor. There is quite a bit of wildlife in the yard and across the street which was cool. I wouldn't stay again, I work very hard and many hours a week and when I stay somewhere I guess I hold a high standard. I think it is over priced for what there is too offer no hot water, killing your own mice. Not for me, but if you don't mind those things, then enjoy your stay.

Great location and perfect for what we needed!

We stayed for the 4th of July week (price was jacked up for this week). The place was comfortable but with little amenities. No facial tissues, no spices except salt and pepper, no games or beach chairs. It’s a basic rental. We ran out of hot water after one shower. The propane tank ran out. Only one towel bar in bathroom for a four person rental. No nightstand for your phone or glasses in either bedroom. No place to set your suitcase in one bedroom except the game table. Just a few hangers in closet. No wifi. The kitchen floor was a hot mess. The kitchen subfloor was flexing as you walked so the ceramic tiles and grout would make a crunchy sound as you walked across like it was cracking. I called the owner on our last day to tell him that we had issues with the hot water and propane. I was disappointed he didn’t even say, I am sorry this happened or maybe give a little discount for our next stay.

Great location, on the corner of Lake and Michigan! Host was prompt and helpful. We will be back!

Buena Vista was the perfect location for a relaxing weekend. The cottage was within walking distance of downtown Empire where we visited art galleries, ate at Joe's friendly tavern, purchased amazing chocolate at the Grocer's Daughter and walked to the Lake for beautiful sunsets. The cottage was a short car ride from other towns like Glen Arbor and activities like the Sleeping Bear Dunes. The cottage was quiet, comfortable and a peaceful for a much needed end of the summer vacation.