The Salisbury House in Empire Close to Beach

9.8 / 10.0

Outstanding(53 Ratings)

House in Empire, MI

6 guests · 3 bedrooms · 2 baths

Reasons to book

Guests love it hereGuests give this property a top rating

High-end valuePrice for this property is higher than average in the area

Includes essentialsKitchen or Kitchenette, Air conditioner, Internet / Wifi and more

About this house rental

Quiet and quaint retreat in the village of Empire, surrounded by the Sleeping Bear Dunes National Lakeshore Park. Enjoy this well-appointed home that is located three blocks from Lake Michigan's Empire beach. This home is the perfect base camp to take in the scenic lakeshore, visit the quaint towns nearby and escape from the hustle and bustle.

This home comfortably accommodates 6 guests with three bedrooms featuring queen size beds. The master suite offers a jacuzzi tub and shower. While the shared guest bath features a shower/tub combo. The open concept floor plan in the main area is perfect for gathering with friends. The backyard deck is perfect for outside dining in the warm weather. Across a sleepy street from the house is a small park, perfect for families. There also is a park with a baseball diamond and public tennis courts and pickleball courts nearby.

Located in the Village of Empire you can walk to the village shops and dining. Take a short drive to access the Heritage Trail, Park Visitors Center, and the Dunes climb or visit some of our Nation's most breathtaking views at Pyramid Point, Pierce Stocking, and Empire Bluffs. Empire's beach has two adjacent beaches-one on Lake Michigan and one on South Bar Lake (has a small boat launch for fishing boats) which is ideal for groups of people who want a beach day and swimming area.

Empire public beach area offers a playground with a climbing structure, basketball court, volleyball, restrooms as well as a picnic area, fire pits, and swimming dock and offers fun for everyone! Be sure to stay for the epic sunsets so plan ahead and bring a chair and a drink (remember, no glass on the beaches) and end your evenings in picturesque Northern Michigan manner.

Explore all that Pure Michigan has to offer and stay with us in Empire!

Rental Policy:
- No smoking or fireworks are permitted
- No pets
- No events, parties, or large gatherings are permitted.
- Minimum booking age is 25.

To help you relax and enjoy your stay, we have partnered with Safely to provide all reservations with damage protection. This protection plan costs $49.00 for 1-29 nights, $249.00 for 30-59 nights, then $70.00 for each additional 30-night block. Links to Safley's complete terms can be found in our email agreement. All reservations are subject to the guest agreement terms, conditions, and fees.

Amenities

Air conditioner

Kitchen or Kitchenette

Internet / Wifi

Fireplace

Parking

Laundry

Balcony or Patio

Dishwasher

Map of Empire, MI

Nearby attractions

Sleeping Bear Dunes Overlook

5.3 mi

Dune Climb

8.1 mi

Mission Point Lighthouse

49.8 mi

Inspiration Point

35.2 mi

RRRR

The Salisbury House in Empire Close to Beach

RRRR

9.8 / 10.0

Outstanding(53 Ratings)

House in Empire, MI

6 guests · 3 bedrooms · 2 baths

Reasons to book

Guests love it hereGuests give this property a top rating

High-end valuePrice for this property is higher than average in the area

Includes essentialsKitchen or Kitchenette, Air conditioner, Internet / Wifi and more

About this house rental

Amenities

Air conditioner

Kitchen or Kitchenette

Internet / Wifi

Fireplace

Parking

Laundry

Balcony or Patio

Dishwasher

Map of Empire, MI

Nearby attractions

Sleeping Bear Dunes Overlook

5.3 mi

Dune Climb

8.1 mi

Mission Point Lighthouse

49.8 mi

Inspiration Point

35.2 mi

Ratings and reviews

9.8 / 10.0

Outstanding(53 Ratings)

10.0 / 10.0

Jul 2024

Great, clean spot for a short stay. Right down the street from the cute, local restaurant and gas stations. Just minutes away from the Sleeping Bear Dune climb/ lookout.

10.0 / 10.0

Jul 2024

Excellent!

10.0 / 10.0

Jun 2024

Took the family, 2 adults and 4 kids to this area for a few days away. The house was clean and orderly. Everything that was described on the vrbo website was accurate and available. Our favorite part of the stay was the short walk to Empire beach. We spent almost every night there swimming in Lake Michigan and playing on the play ground. You do have to get there early to claim a fire pit FYI. Another side note, make sure to bring groceries or stop on the way. There is a BP with a mini mart on the corner about 3 blocks away but you won’t get everything you need there. We hit up a Toms on the way. There is a market about 13 min north in Glen Arbor as well. Overall this was a great experience! Close to river tubing, dune climbing, trail hiking, and beaches. We will be back!

10.0 / 10.0

Jun 2024

We had a lot of fun! Cute little house near all the things we wanted to do!! Thought the beach was closer than it was. But still ended up being super close and was perfect!

8.0 / 10.0

Jun 2024

Out of three bed rooms, two beds need to be changed. They are bad and need to be replaced. Otherwise, location is great and host is good.

10.0 / 10.0

Jun 2024

Our family had a wonderful stay at The Salisbury House! It was clean, had everything we needed and was exactly as advertised. This has not always been the case with some of our prior rentals, so we very much appreciated it this time. I would highly recommend the property to everyone looking to stay in the area and would not hesitate to stay again.

10.0 / 10.0

Oct 2023

Clean, convenient, quiet

10.0 / 10.0

Oct 2023

Great home for our family of 4 for a few days in the fall. We felt so comfortable we didn't want to leave!

10.0 / 10.0

Aug 2023

Six of us adults stayed at this place in Empire, and here are our thoughts-- Pros- The location was great, walking distance to Lake Michigan and a short drive to the sleeping bear dunes. The neighborhood was quiet and safe. The host was quick to respond and answer all questions Cons - there is a fee for background check/insurance the property tacks on that is non negotiable. You have to sign a rental agreement and the communication from there is outside the app via email prior to check-in. This information isn't shared with you until after booking (unless I missed it somewhere) so I figured I would inform future guests Additionally, the cleaning fee is higher than most, yet you're asked to do everything except sweep and mop (but if you do use the vacuum, there are rules for that as well),&there's a additional fee if any dishes are left. I am totally fine with starting the dishwasher before leaving a place and taking linens off beds, but you're asked to wash and dry all dishes and put them away to avoid a fee, wash and dry at least one load of laundry, bring all the towels and linens to the laundry room, take out the trash and bring the bin to the end of the driveway. Just seems a little excessive especially since we're already paying for a cleaner. Lastly, the beds were not the most comfortable, pretty squeaky main bed. They were fine for a night or two Overall it was a nice place to stay, just a lot of extra cleaning on the guests end for something we already paid for

10.0 / 10.0

Jul 2023

Location was great, close to the visitors center and the Grocers Daughter. The house was perfect for our group of 6 having 3 bedrooms. Kitchen was very nice. We had problems figuring out the lighting over the dining table. Nice deck but no shade. It would be nice to let people know there were pickleball courts as some of us are avid players.

10.0 / 10.0

Jul 2023

The house was perfect for my family of six. It was clean, cozy, comfortable, and a central location to visit multiple beaches, towns, and hikes. We enjoyed kayaking and splurged at Blu (Glen Arbor), as we spent our 25th wedding that week. We all enjoyed our vacation.

10.0 / 10.0

Jun 2023

Centralized location and walking distance to local shops and the beach. The house was beautiful, clean and came with everything we needed for a comfortable stay. Spacious back deck and yard for our kids to play. There is also a park right across the street. Plenty of space for our family of 5. We will be returning! Also, the management of the house was friendly, easy to reach and great to work with!

10.0 / 10.0

Feb 2023

Came to see family

10.0 / 10.0

Dec 2022

The house is comfortable and well appointed. We stay at VRBOs because we like to be able to hang out mornings and prepare most of our own meals. The kitchen was even stocked with everything I needed to cook Thanksgiving dinner. Empire, MI is a great location for hiking and this house is a great location in the town - a few minutes' walk to Lake Michigan.

10.0 / 10.0

Oct 2022

We enjoyed the family friendly layout of this home with it's open concept Great Room and kitchen/dining area. The kitchen island as well as the table provided nice spaces for evening games and puzzles. The kitchen was plentifully furnished for cooking and dining. The main suite was at the back of the home, nicely separated from the 2 additional bedrooms.

10.0 / 10.0

Oct 2022

Having the attached garage was a great bonus to a great house. Would love the rent this house again next year.

10.0 / 10.0

Oct 2022

The location was great, just as advertised. A minor issue early in the week was handled quickly and with courtesy. We would definitely rent again.

10.0 / 10.0

Sep 2022

Walked in to a well planned living room area with open kitchen and dining. Had a lot of rain but also had a lovely fireplace and perfect dining area. This property is so centrally located, it’s amazing. We went all the way up to Northpoint and down to Frankenmuth. Coming back in the evening to the cleanest residence we have ever stayed at was so nice. Our hostess was quick to respond when I lost the key and we were in the house in minutes. So, to sum up, I’d say cleanliness, location and price will be the major factors that will bring me back again. Thank you for such a clean and convenient house!!

10.0 / 10.0

Sep 2022

We had a very relaxing stay. Everything was perfect. Wonderful experience. We would recommend this to everyone.

10.0 / 10.0

Sep 2022

This house is larger than it appears in the photos - PERFECT for 6 adults! We walked all over town and to the beach, and drove off to so many charming, nearby towns ans sights, always able to return to this comfortable “home away from home.”

10.0 / 10.0

Sep 2022

We love this Empire haven. Perfect relaxing vacation spot. Very comfortable Close to Empire beach and Pierce Stocking Scenic Overlook of Lake Michigan and Sand dunes

10.0 / 10.0

Aug 2022

We loved this house. It was open and close to a small park for our young kids to play. We walked to Empire Beach, it was perfect and so conveniently located by Sleeping Bear Dunes sites. Definitely would like to stay again and highly recommend!

10.0 / 10.0

Jul 2022

Great

Great

Great

10.0 / 10.0

Jul 2022

Beach Vacation!

Beach Vacation!

The house was as depicted in the listing. Very clean and decor was kid friendly. Beds were comfy and the kitchen was well equipped. Perfect location with a park across the street which made it easy to entertain the kids. The beach was just a short walk away. I will definitely rent again.

8.0 / 10.0

Jun 2022

Great Location

Great Location

Great location for the family. Park right next to the house and only a short walk to the beach. For families the shore is rocky so water shoes for the kids is ideal and the property did not have kid friendly dishware, no plastic cups or plates, so be prepared for that if you have little ones.

10.0 / 10.0

Jun 2022

Clean and comfortable

Clean and comfortable

We enjoyed our stay at this location! It was clean, comfortable and conveniently located close to Sleeping Bear Dunes and Traverse City.

10.0 / 10.0

May 2022

really enjoyed our stay and the property.

really enjoyed our stay and the property.

Attractive little house, perfectly met our needs, in a quaint little town. Couple of minor comments. 1. The switch in the shower, to switch from faucet to shower, was not obvious how to work. We struggled for a while before figuring it out. 2. Cable TV. Could not figure out how to access local network channels (CBS, ABC, NBC) for network programming. (We missed our favorite program! 😕 Neither of these little things spoiled our good time though!

10.0 / 10.0

May 2022

long nature weekend

long nature weekend

The house was in an excellent location for so many different activities (hiking, lighthouse visit, gift store shopping and scenic overlooks). The kitchen was well equipped and we loved the gas fireplace in the evening. Very clean and cozy!!

8.0 / 10.0

May 2022

May hot flash!

May hot flash!

Beautiful house and location. Played pickle ball in the park across the street, walked around town everyday enjoying our ice cream cone from the Shipwreck cafe; played tennis at the park on LaCore; walked to the beach & watched the sunsets.

10.0 / 10.0

May 2022

Nice, quiet area.

Nice, quiet area.

Very nice family visit. House was great, but May was too early to go, our bad! We had a family reunion on May 1st which was the only good time for everyone. It was very cold and rainy and many restaurants and shops were closed. We usually go in late June or July.

10.0 / 10.0

Jan 2022

Just what we needed.

Just what we needed.

The house was perfect for our needs. Great communication with the property manager, who was very prompt and understanding.

10.0 / 10.0

Oct 2021

Better than expected

Better than expected

We chose this place for the value and location. We needed a place to stay for a destination family wedding. We were pleasantly surprised at how nice the home was inside. Great place to stay and enjoy Empire.

10.0 / 10.0

Sep 2021

Perfect

Perfect

Loved this place. Everything was perfect and we are thinking about possibly trying to stay again next summer.

10.0 / 10.0

Sep 2021

Comfortable, relaxing

Comfortable, relaxing

The house was more spacious than it looked from the pictures. It’s a great house - comfy couches and beds, and enough indoor and outdoor space for all of us. We loved our stay here!

10.0 / 10.0

Jul 2021

Great!

Great!

House was clean, location was great. Property was very beautiful overall. Myself and my family had a great weekend!

5.0 / 10.0

Jul 2021

This property was sufficient for our stay. It was clean, equipped with basic amenities, had enough space for our group, and was located near the places and people we wanted to visit. We had two small children in our group so needed to use the bath. Unfortunately, the bath did not properly plug to retain water. That is the only criticism we have.

10.0 / 10.0

Jun 2021

Great stay in Empire

Great stay in Empire

All aspects of the trip were excellent. From reserving and planning, arrival/check in, to the convenience of location and check out. We couldn't have been happier. The houses amenities more than satisfied our needs, the location couldn't have been easier with the short walk to the beach and a playground next door. Check in and check out was smooth and instructions clear. It definitely made our vacation stress free and consider the same place next year.

10.0 / 10.0

Jun 2021

Got what you need

Got what you need

10.0 / 10.0

Apr 2021

Great place!

Great place!

Loved this house! Everything was clean and updated, location is great with a playground across the street and just a short walk to the beach, and check in process was easy. Would definitely stay here again

10.0 / 10.0

Mar 2021

Just wanting to hang out

Just wanting to hang out

A nice comfirtable place to relax and enjoy getting together

FAQs

How much does this house cost compared to others in Empire?

The average price for a rental in Empire is R 4,966 per night. This rental is R 54 less expensive than the average.

Is parking included with this house?

Yes, parking is listed as an amenity at The Salisbury House in Empire Close to Beach. For more information, we encourage you to contact the property about where to park.

Is there a pool at this house?

We didn’t find pool listed as an amenity for this house. It may be worth double checking if a pool is important for your stay.

Is The Salisbury House in Empire Close to Beach pet friendly?

Unfortunately, this house is not pet-friendly. Try searching again and filter for "Pets Allowed"

What amenities are available at The Salisbury House in Empire Close to Beach?

We found 9 amenities for this rental. This includes air conditioner, kitchen or kitchenette, internet / wifi, fireplace, and parking.

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The Salisbury House in Empire Close to Beach

House in Empire, MI

Reasons to book

About this house rental

Amenities

Map of Empire, MI

Nearby attractions

Ratings and reviews

FAQs

How much does this house cost compared to others in Empire?

Is parking included with this house?

Is there a pool at this house?

Is The Salisbury House in Empire Close to Beach pet friendly?

What amenities are available at The Salisbury House in Empire Close to Beach?

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