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

Empire, Michigan
$212 avg/night Minimum Stay 6 Nights
Bed 2

Bed

Bath 1

Bath

Home Private Vacation Home

Property Type

Sleep 6

Max Sleeps

Night 6 nights

Min Stay

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 ofLake 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.

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  • Feature Features
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  • Review Review

Feature Features

  • SKI

    Close To Skiing
  • PETS

    No Pets Allowed
  • BEACH

    Beach Towels
  • DINING

    Dining Table
  • SAFETY

    Carbon Monoxide Detector Installed (host Has Indicated There Is A Carbon Monoxide Detector On The Property) Fire Extinguisher First Aid Kit Smoke Detector Installed (host Has Indicated There Is A Smoke Detector On The Property)
  • BEDROOM

    2 Bedrooms
  • GENERAL

    Unit Size: 1000 Sq Ft (93 Sq M)
  • KITCHEN

    Coffee Grinder Coffee/tea Maker Cookware/dishes/utensils Microwave Oven Refrigerator Spices Stovetop Toaster
  • LAUNDRY

    Laundry Facilities Near Laundromat Washing Machine And Dryer
  • PARKING

    Car Required Onsite Parking
  • INTERNET

    WiFi Available
  • OUTDOORS

    Barbecue Grill Firepit Garden Porch Or Lanai
  • BATHROOMS

    1 Bathroom Bathtub Or Shower Hair Dryer Toilet Paper Towels Provided
  • LANGS SPOKEN

    English
  • THINGS TO DO

    Birdwatching Nearby Cycling Nearby Ecotours Nearby Fishing Nearby Golf Nearby Hiking Nearby Hiking/biking Trails Nearby Power Boating Nearby Swimming Nearby
  • ENTERTAINMENT

    Arcade/game Room Books DVD Player Foosball Table Games Table Tennis Video Library Smart TV With Cable/satellite Service
  • LIVING SPACES

    Living Room
  • CLIMATE CONTROL

    Air Conditioning Heating
  • FAMILY FRIENDLY

    Children's Books Children's Games Children's Toys
  • LOCATION HIGHLIGHTS

    In A Rural Location
  • SUITABILITY/ACCESSIBILITY

    Smoke-free Property

CheckIn Check-in : 03:00 PM CheckOut Check-out : 12:00 PM
No Wheelchair No smoking No pets Children allowed
Occupancy Max occupancy : 6

Map Map

School District Rates & Availability

Review Review

  • Lydia E.

    Submitted Oct 27, 2025

    Stayed Oct 23, 2025

    The house was perfect for our family! Plenty of utensils to cook all our meals! Games and dvds for entertainment. Everything was clean. The queen bed was so comfortable! Loved it! The views in the fall are stunning!

  • John W.

    Submitted Sep 21, 2025

    Stayed Sep 13, 2025

    Been staying hear for a week or two for several years. Will return again.

  • carol c.

    Submitted Sep 6, 2025

    Stayed Aug 30, 2025

    Great location. Very quiet. Comfortable house. Is

  • Cecile W.

    Submitted Aug 30, 2025

    Stayed Aug 16, 2025

    Great place for a peaceful stay.

  • Michael K.

    Submitted Aug 8, 2025

    Stayed Jul 31, 2025

    This place was just what we wanted , close enough to easily get everywhere we wanted to go but far enough away from the hustle and bustle for a quiet night's sleep. Check in was quick and easy, an email with instructions on how to get into the property and a small log book on how everything from stove to air conditioner were set up for operation. Kitchen was very near to what we have at home so we were familiar with everything. Overall we had a great stay and hope to reserve the house again next year

  • Kylie P.

    Submitted Jul 12, 2025

    Stayed Jul 5, 2025

    We had a great week at the house and can’t wait to come back again! Everything was clean and plenty of basic supplies were available. We enjoyed the porch swing, firepit, ping pong table, and grain bin areas. The location is the perfect mix of quiet seclusion while being close to the beach and plenty of restaurants and shops.

  • John W.

    Submitted Jun 23, 2025

    Stayed Jun 14, 2025

    Stayed here many times and always enjoy it.

  • Peggy M.

    Submitted Oct 1, 2024

    Stayed Sep 14, 2024

    Once again this cabin in the woods did not disappoint. Everything is well maintained and perfect for a serene and fun stay. We absolutely love it here. Thanks for allowing us to stay in your little slice of paradise! PM

  • John W.

    Submitted Sep 18, 2024

    Stayed Sep 7, 2024

    Great location close to Sleeping Bear.

  • Adam G.

    Submitted Aug 25, 2024

    Stayed Aug 17, 2024

    The house is very well described, and the owners make it easy to “do the right thing.” (If you are rule follower like I am, you will appreciate knowing how to handle things like trash day.) It is the perfect house for a family with up to four kids, or a grandparents/parents/two kids situation. The sleeping loft (queen + two fulls) is charming, and there is a finished basement with a ping-pong table and other games. The kitchen is very well stocked with most everything you might need to prepare and serve your own meals. (Different from our experience with some other properties we’ve rented, which imply a full kitchen but then you show up to find four mismatched cups, a small frying pan and something really random, like a juicer.) For the kitchen, you will have to bring only cooking oil and any spices/condiments you might need. Note to those flying in: although the hosts warn that there are no bed linens, there was in fact a comforter, an afghan-style blanket and three pillows with cases, plus a spare pair ofcases. For the two of us, we needed to bring just a set of sheets, which we easily did in our carry-ons. BTW if you’re curious about the no-linens rationale, the owner has a generously late check-out (noon) / early check-in (3 PM) policy which leaves only a narrow window for the caretaker to get in there in between guests. We thought the house was excellent value and it’s clear from the guestbook that others think so — many, many return guests. We hope to join that group!

  • Natalie M.

    Submitted Jul 12, 2024

    Stayed Jun 22, 2024

    We have stayed here with our family multiple times over the past ten years. It is always clean, secluded, and so close to all of the attractions we love, like the national park, beaches, etc. The owners are great to work with, clear amd friendly communication. We have stayed at a good number of cottages, this location is the best.

  • John W.

    Submitted Jun 26, 2024

    Stayed Jun 8, 2024

    Stayed 7 days. Repeat stay. Will stay again.

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Total

Includes taxes and fees
$212+
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