There have been a few occasions where we've stayed at a place where the pictures were better than the real thing. However, this was not the case. The cabin was beautiful, spacious, and very clean. The property was stunning and peaceful. What topped it off was that Bruce was very accommodating and hospitable. We definitely would love to come back! Thank you for helping make this family trip memorable.

Very clean beautiful chalet-style cottage. Great location to launch from while exploring the Leelenau Penninsula. Wall controls for lighting and overhead fan not labeled, resulting in some difficulty figuring things out. No Wi-Fi available, or at least not communicated to us if it was present.

We stayed for 3 nights and couldn't have been happier. Bruce, the host, was very helpful and readily available. The cabin is beautiful and very centrally located, yet private and secluded at the same time. We would love to come back again. Wonderful trip for sure!

My friends and I stayed in Empire for three nights and had the best experience. The cabin was very clean and nicely decorated. Bruce was also an amazing host and made us all feel at home. Would definitely recommend for anyone looking for a peaceful stay in Empire.

We booked Bruce’s cabin for a trip to celebrate my daughter’s 16th Birthday. It was very comfortable and well appointed. We loved the dock for coffee in the morning and fishing in the evening. The best part though was watching his Labrador do zoomies around the property. Thanks for a great stay!

This cabin was even better than the pictures online. 15-20 minutes from Dunes and shopping/restaurants. It rained one day on our trip, and this cabin provided us with a relaxing and comfortable place to chill.

I made a mid summer reservation with this property and could not have been more pleased! The host, Bruce, was quick to respond to messages and greeted us immediately upon our arrival. He showed us in to the coach house and gave great tips on where to spend time away from the house. The space was extremely clean and property very well kept. Although the coach house is relatively close to the road, DONT let it fool you! Parking is available as well, we had 2 cars and was perfect. We heard zero road noise and had fantastic nights sleep! 15 min to surrounding towns and activites. We did a little cooking, kitchen is stocked to make meals if you wish. Temp of the space was perfect, ceiling fan and air conditioning. Cleanliness? 10 out of 10 stars. Not a spec of dust anywhere. Bathroom was spotless as well. Hands down, would def rent again. We’ve stayed at plenty of hotels, rentals etc in the area for the past 14 years and Bruce has made every effort to make sure our stay was pleasant and relaxing. Will be back for sure!

Owner was easy to reach.