Private Vacation Home
Quiet Retreat in the woods, near Empire Beach
Empire, Michigan, United States
Our retreat is located on 120 acres of beautiful wooded land in Leelanau county. To arrive you drive on a well maintained two track through a lovely woods. When you step out of your car, you truly understand the notion of 'getting away.'brbrHouse is a 1200 sq ft timber frame,mortice and tenon frame, with stress skin panels. Custom made cabinets. House is a simple yet elegant design.brbrThe kitchen is nicely equipped, with a nice collection of cook books. Also a nice collection of reading books. A good place for quiet contemplation.brbrThe house comfortably sleeps four guests. brbrThere is good hiking right out the front door!brbr We are located 9 miles to Empire Beach, and 18 miles from Traverse City.brbrbrThis region is renowned for its natural beauty, the spectacular sand beaches of Lake Michigan, the vineyards and cherry orchards of Leelanau County. The closest golf course is four miles away. Empire is the gateway to the 70,000 acre national park, Sleeping Bear Dunes. No shortage of skiing, hiking, beach combing, canoeing, fishing and peace and quiet. brbrWe are located only twenty minutes to Traverse City, which offers many fine dining possibilities as well as the newly renovated State Theater, home of the Traverse City Film Festival. brbrAn additional timber framed guest cabin is available, a stones throw from the house. For an additional $75 you may have use of this cabin. brbrThere is a cordwood sauna also available. It is wood fired. You can take advantage of a nice hot sauna by arranging with your host, for an additional rate of $60.brbrIf you are looking for the peace and quiet of the woods, this is an ideal place to be.
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