Modern cottage at the gateway to the Sleeping Bear Dunes National Lakeshore
4.9
Outstanding(42 Reviews)Cottage in Empire, MI
6 guests · 3 bedrooms · 2 baths
Reasons to book
Guests love it hereGuests give this property a top rating
Includes essentialsKitchen or Kitchenette, Air conditioner, Internet / Wifi and more
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About this cottage rental
In June, July and August this cottage rents from Sat. to. Sat., bed linens and towels will not be provided.
Due to Corona the house and its high traffic areas will be disinfected between renters.
A Northern Escape is a quiet retreat in the village of Empire, surrounded by the Sleeping Bear Dunes National Lakeshore Park. Enjoy this well equipped home (full kitchen, seating for 6 people) and the two decks for some quality time. You will find two beaches, each with boat launch- one on Lake Michigan and one on South Bar Lake which is ideal for small children.
The public beach area offers a playground with climbing structure, basketball court, rest rooms as well as a picnic area, fire pits and swimming dock and offers fun for everyone! There also is a park with baseball diamond and public tennis courts nearby.
Sleeping Bear Dunes National Lakeshore Park offers hiking and wildlife viewing and nearby Pierce Stocking Drive allows for breathtaking views of Lake Michigan, the Manitou Islands and the surrounding area. Enjoy the bicycle trail from Empire to Good Harbor Beach (E-Bike are available for rent nearby). The house is in walking distance to Empire's restaurants, unique shops and ice cream parlors. A new library and a gas station are conveniently located in the village.
Enjoy spring and the blooming orchards, summer and all it has to offer and the spectacular fall colors.
The house is disinfected with a Fogger before new guests arrive.
Keywords: Single Home
Due to Corona the house and its high traffic areas will be disinfected between renters.
A Northern Escape is a quiet retreat in the village of Empire, surrounded by the Sleeping Bear Dunes National Lakeshore Park. Enjoy this well equipped home (full kitchen, seating for 6 people) and the two decks for some quality time. You will find two beaches, each with boat launch- one on Lake Michigan and one on South Bar Lake which is ideal for small children.
The public beach area offers a playground with climbing structure, basketball court, rest rooms as well as a picnic area, fire pits and swimming dock and offers fun for everyone! There also is a park with baseball diamond and public tennis courts nearby.
Sleeping Bear Dunes National Lakeshore Park offers hiking and wildlife viewing and nearby Pierce Stocking Drive allows for breathtaking views of Lake Michigan, the Manitou Islands and the surrounding area. Enjoy the bicycle trail from Empire to Good Harbor Beach (E-Bike are available for rent nearby). The house is in walking distance to Empire's restaurants, unique shops and ice cream parlors. A new library and a gas station are conveniently located in the village.
Enjoy spring and the blooming orchards, summer and all it has to offer and the spectacular fall colors.
The house is disinfected with a Fogger before new guests arrive.
Keywords: Single Home
Amenities
Air conditioner
Kitchen or Kitchenette
Internet / Wifi
Parking
Laundry
Balcony or Patio
Dishwasher
TV
Map of Empire, MI
Reviews
4.9
Outstanding(42 Reviews)4.9
Excellent space for family for 6- clean, well-stocked kitchen and within walking distance of Lake Michigan Beach and pickle ball courts!
4.9
Our favorite Empire rental to date! We will miss you, thank you for sharing!
4.9
Our family had a great week in Empire. We love this location as a jumping off point for all things in Leelanau County. The cottage had enough space for the 5 of us to spread out and relax after busy days of hiking, kayaking, and sightseeing. The house looked and smelled clean upon arrival. We had a few ants in the kitchen around the window but there was some bug spray under the sink that took care of them. All the appliances were updated and worked well. The refrigerator made great ice! The owner’s communication was clear and timely. We loved using gas grill and the location was an easy 15 minute walk to Empire Beach, always made shorter by stopping for ice cream on the way! We would love to stay here again.
4.9
We always have a great time here in Empire! It is especially nice when we have a wonderful host with a beautiful house! The house is in the perfect spot to hike the bluffs, walk to the beach, cycle to the trail, or stroll to the ice cream shop! We plan to come back again!
4.9
This is such a lovely, comfortable, clean and well-equipped house. We love the quiet location and private backyard. And it's a short walk to the restaurants/shops on Front Street. The beach and Sleeping Bear Heritage Trail also are close by. All in all, a perfect spot for a family vacation in the Sleeping Bear Dunes area.
4.9
We've stayed in Empire many times and enjoy this house with easy walks to downtown and the playground/beach.
4.9
We really enjoyed our trip to Empire last week. The house is very well equipped for our family and centrally located to all that we like to do when on vacation each year.
4.9
Had a great stay! House had everything we needed. Close to beach, & downtown! Martina was the best - accommodating and helpful! Would definitely recommend.
4.9
Very much enjoyed our stay up North in this rental in July 2022.
4.9
I love Empire , the quietness, the proximity to the beach, riding my bike, ...
4.9
Six long term friends stayed at this very clean, comfortable and convenient home. The owners were very responsive and fixed a light immediately…I would stay again knowing that I had to either pay for towel & bed linen usage or bring my own and that I needed to bring my own basic hand soap for the bathrooms.
4.9
Six long term friends stayed at this very clean, comfortable and convenient home. The owners were very responsive and fixed a light immediately…I would stay again knowing that I had to either pay for towel & bed linen usage or bring my own and that I needed to bring my own basic hand soap for the bathrooms.
4.9
Love this home, all the comforts of home away from home. Quiet neighborhood with all the convenience. Clean, quiet back yard. Perfect!!!
4.9
Enjoyed this property. Lots of space. Owner very responsive when we had questions. Enjoyed watching the deer across the street from the property.
4.9
Our stay here was so pleasant. The house was extremely clean and comfortable. The view in the backyard was so pretty and we enjoyed morning visits from the deer. We would rent again in a heartbeat!
4.9
The house is immaculate, spacious and very comfortable. The kitchen is well-equipped, though we did not do much cooking. It is an easy walk or bike ride to shops and the beach. All in all, a perfect place for our family’s visit to Empire.
4.9
Nice home in a great location.
Enjoyed this property. Lots of space. Owner very responsive when we had questions. Enjoyed watching the deer across the street from the property.
4.9
Our stay here was so pleasant. The house was extremely clean and comfortable. The view in the backyard was so pretty and we enjoyed morning visits from the deer. We would rent again in a heartbeat!
4.9
Wonderful property!
Our stay here was so pleasant. The house was extremely clean and comfortable. The view in the backyard was so pretty and we enjoyed morning visits from the deer. We would rent again in a heartbeat!
4.9
The house was very comfortable and clean. The host was very kind and helpful. Highly recommend! Close to lots of hiking and biking. The sunsets over Lake Michigan were an easy walk or bike ride. Empire is a cute village too! We recommend Tiffany's homemade waffle cones.
4.9
Great place in the heart of the Sleeping Bear Dunes
The house was very comfortable and clean. The host was very kind and helpful. Highly recommend! Close to lots of hiking and biking. The sunsets over Lake Michigan were an easy walk or bike ride. Empire is a cute village too! We recommend Tiffany's homemade waffle cones.
4.9
We absolutely loved our stay at this house. It was much larger than we expected, so it made for a very comfortable place to come back to after spending all day exploring the area or swimming at the beach. We made dinner at the home every night, so we were happy that the kitchen was well stocked with everything we needed to prepare our meals. We didn't use the grill, but appreciated that it was there, and we enjoyed having two outdoor seating areas.
It is just a short walk to the "main" street in Empire, a two minute ride to Empire Beach (LOVED having the parking pass provided), and barely a five minute drive to the Dune Climb and the Pierce Stocking Scenic Drive.
We will be back, and we will certainly try to book this place again.
4.9
Perfect home base for explore the area
We absolutely loved our stay at this house. It was much larger than we expected, so it made for a very comfortable place to come back to after spending all day exploring the area or swimming at the beach. We made dinner at the home every night, so we were happy that the kitchen was well stocked with everything we needed to prepare our meals. We didn't use the grill, but appreciated that it was there, and we enjoyed having two outdoor seating areas.
It is just a short walk to the "main" street in Empire, a two minute ride to Empire Beach (LOVED having the parking pass provided), and barely a five minute drive to the Dune Climb and the Pierce Stocking Scenic Drive.
We will be back, and we will certainly try to book this place again.
4.9
we have stayed here several times and it never disappointments. Always super clean, owner is easy to reach. Always plenty of deer to watch, air conditioned and very comfortable. Great for all ages, one bathroom on each floor lots of room for puzzles/games and hanging out. We will be back
4.9
We love Empire. We can walk to the beach, ride our bikes. There is access to food.
4.9
Empire - Dreamy town on Lk Michigan
We love Empire. We can walk to the beach, ride our bikes. There is access to food.
4.9
best place ever
we have stayed here several times and it never disappointments. Always super clean, owner is easy to reach. Always plenty of deer to watch, air conditioned and very comfortable. Great for all ages, one bathroom on each floor lots of room for puzzles/games and hanging out. We will be back
4.9
Great Rental
We stayed at this property one other time. Very clean and location is great!
4.9
Great house and location.
We enjoyed our stay. The location was great to walk to downtown empire or drive to nearby beaches. The house was a good size for families. Would definite stay here again.
4.9
Fantastically clean comfortable home
Always clean comfortable home. Provides us big eating and gathering space for family time and dinner. While the neighborhood is super cute it is very quite as well and very close to town and beach
4.9
Appreciated this opportunity to spend the week in a place we love. The beach parking pass was so helpful to us. Morning deer walks, nice grill , chance to restock my wine “cellar”, cherries, etc 😋
4.9
If you're looking for the ideal location to set up camp for your adventures at Sleeping Bear and surrounding area, you found it. Empire is incredibly charming, very walkable, and in the middle of all the action - yet the house is a quiet and peaceful respite from busy days exploring the area. Three bedrooms and two bathrooms gave my family plenty of space to spread out. There were lots of thoughtful touches like night lights around the home. We took advantage of the parking pass for Empire Beach, which made the day so much more relaxing. Plus there are a ton of toys and items to choose from that you can take down to the beach with you. There are so many locations nearby to watch beautiful Lake Michigan sunsets, too! It was great to have the washer and dryer so we could pack light. We would definitely stay here again!
4.9
We love this quiet street in the village and the comfort of the home. The pictures online don’t do it justice. It was bigger than we expected and so nice to have the extra garage space to store our bikes and things.
4.9
Empire ❤️
Appreciated this opportunity to spend the week in a place we love. The beach parking pass was so helpful to us. Morning deer walks, nice grill , chance to restock my wine “cellar”, cherries, etc 😋
4.9
First visit to Sleeping Bear
If you're looking for the ideal location to set up camp for your adventures at Sleeping Bear and surrounding area, you found it. Empire is incredibly charming, very walkable, and in the middle of all the action - yet the house is a quiet and peaceful respite from busy days exploring the area. Three bedrooms and two bathrooms gave my family plenty of space to spread out. There were lots of thoughtful touches like night lights around the home. We took advantage of the parking pass for Empire Beach, which made the day so much more relaxing. Plus there are a ton of toys and items to choose from that you can take down to the beach with you. There are so many locations nearby to watch beautiful Lake Michigan sunsets, too! It was great to have the washer and dryer so we could pack light. We would definitely stay here again!
4.9
Great affordable family trip
We love this quiet street in the village and the comfort of the home. The pictures online don’t do it justice. It was bigger than we expected and so nice to have the extra garage space to store our bikes and things.
4.9
Beautiful, clean, spacious home!
This house seemed much more spacious inside than it appeared in the photos or from the road when we arrived. It was very clean which is one of our top priorities when we travel. With a family of five, we had plenty of room to spread out. There is lots of storage space in the bedroom closets which was a huge help to us. The location is perfect. Empire is a beautiful town, and the beach and playground nearby were great for kids. We would love to rent this house again in the future! I can't think of anything negative other than having towels and linens provided with COVID restrictions being eased would definitely make packing easier next time!
4.9
Great property in excellent location, clean and good equipped
The property is located in a quiet place but close to restaurant, nationalpark and beach.
The best was the specious garage.
Yard - front and back - offers privacy and space for activity. Deer might swing by for a short visit.
The house itself is well equipped (specially the kitchen) has lots of space and two very clean and up to date bathrooms.
Overall an excellent place for family vacation
The host is very helpful, friendly, fast in answering questions....
We didn't miss anything
4.9
Wonderful week in Empire
Excellent location, well appointed kitchen, immaculate property inside and out, and lovely owners! Empire owns our hearts.
4.9
Empire House, Great Stay!
The house and yard were nicer than I expected. The large kitchen/dining room/living room area was great for family congregating. We used the grill and the picnic tables out back. Our 4 year old and watching adults used the yard quite a bit. We liked being able to put our car in the garage. We didn't use the beach toys in the garage (we brought our own), but there was a nice collection. It was convenient to have two bathrooms for showering - one up, and one down. Having a washer and dryer was wonderful for this beach/hiking vacation. Martina was wonderfully responsive and helpful. Great stay!
FAQs
How much does this cottage cost compared to others in Empire?
The average price for a rental in Empire is $434 per night. This rental is $79 less expensive than the average.
Is parking included with this cottage?
Yes, parking is listed as an amenity at Modern cottage at the gateway to the Sleeping Bear Dunes National Lakeshore. For more information, we encourage you to contact the property about where to park.
Is there a pool at this cottage?
We didn’t find pool listed as an amenity for this cottage. It may be worth double checking if a pool is important for your stay.
Is Modern cottage at the gateway to the Sleeping Bear Dunes National Lakeshore pet friendly?
Unfortunately, this cottage is not pet-friendly. Try searching again and filter for "Pets Allowed"
What amenities are available at Modern cottage at the gateway to the Sleeping Bear Dunes National Lakeshore?
We found 8 amenities for this rental. This includes air conditioner, kitchen or kitchenette, internet / wifi, parking, and laundry.
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