Best Vacation Rentals in Empire

Glen Lake Ridge is located in Empire, just 26 miles from Dennos Museum Center At Northwestern Michigan College and 29 miles from Kresge Auditorium. This vacation home provides air-conditioned accommodations with a patio. Clinch Park is 24 miles away and Great Wolf Lodge Traverse City is 26 miles from the vacation home. With free Wifi, this 2-bedroom vacation home offers a TV, a washing machine, and a fully equipped kitchen with a dishwasher and oven. Towels and bed linen are featured in the vacation home. The accommodation has a fireplace. Cherry Capital Airport is 27 miles away.

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Located in Empire, this welcoming vacation home lets you experience it all. There's convenient onsite parking, so you can leave your vehicle behind and let your feet make short work of the 8-minute walk to Sleeping Bear Dunes National Lakeshore or the 10-minute walk to Philip A. Hart Visitor Center.

Feel free to prepare a home-cooked meal with the oven and refrigerator, coffee maker, toaster. Bathroom amenities include towels and shampoo. And you won't have to pack extra clothes, because you'll have a washer and dryer, too. Other amenities at this 3-bedroom, 2-bathroom rental include an ironing board and heating.

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Sleeping Bear offers accommodations in Empire, 26 miles from Dennos Museum Center At Northwestern Michigan College and 29 miles from Kresge Auditorium. The vacation home has access to a restaurant. The vacation home has a children's playground and a spa facilities. The vacation home features 3 bedrooms, a fully equipped kitchen with a dishwasher and an oven, a washing machine, and 1 bathroom with free toiletries. Towels and bed linen are offered in the vacation home. There's also a seating area and a fireplace. Guests at Sleeping Bear will be able to enjoy activities in and around Empire, like cycling. Guests can also warm up near the outdoor fireplace after a day of skiing. Clinch Park is 24 miles from the accommodation, while Great Wolf Lodge Traverse City is 26 miles from the property. Cherry Capital Airport is 27 miles away.

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Sandy fun near Philip A. Hart Visitor Center and Empire Bluff Trail
This motel features express check-in, express check-out, and a garden. Free WiFi in public areas and free self parking are also provided. Other amenities include a picnic area and a vending machine.
Empire Lakeshore Inn offers 12 air-conditioned accommodations with coffee/tea makers and designer toiletries. Rooms open to balconies or patios. A pillow menu is available. LCD televisions are featured in guestrooms. Bathrooms include shower/tub combinations and complimentary toiletries.

This Empire motel provides complimentary wireless Internet access. Business-friendly amenities include desks and phones; free local calls are provided (restrictions may apply). Housekeeping is provided daily.

- "New clean and fresh" - "Very pleasant place! Clean, quiet and comfortable. Thanks for a restful night. " - "Wonderful place!" - "it was lovely " - "Great location. Great price. Great accommodations. Great staff." - "Always a very clean, quiet stay. With a short walk to a very clean beach " - "Amazing, the room was lovely. Super clean and 5 mine from the lake, truly the best " - "We love Empires so loved this little inn that is conveniently located at edge of town and reasonably priced."

Coho Cottage, Village of Empire MI, Steps from SBD is located in Empire, just 26 miles from Dennos Museum Center At Northwestern Michigan College and 28 miles from Kresge Auditorium. This property offers access to a patio, free private parking, and free Wifi. Outdoor seating is also available at the vacation home. The air-conditioned vacation home consists of 3 bedrooms, a living room, a fully equipped kitchen with a dishwasher and a coffee machine, and 2 bathrooms with a shower and a hair dryer. Towels and bed linen are featured in the vacation home. There's also a seating area and a fireplace. Guests can also relax in the garden. Clinch Park is 24 miles from Coho Cottage, Village of Empire MI, Steps from SBD, while Great Wolf Lodge Traverse City is 25 miles away. Cherry Capital Airport is 27 miles from the property.

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Motel with a nearby private beach, near Sleeping Bear Dunes National Lakeshore
Express check-in, express check-out, and a garden are available at this motel. Self parking is free. Other amenities include barbecue grills and a picnic area.
Housekeeping is available on request.
Maple Lane Empire offers 25 air-conditioned accommodations with complimentary toiletries. 30-inch flat-screen televisions come with cable channels. Bathrooms include bathtubs or showers. Housekeeping is provided on request.
The recreational activities listed below are available either on site or nearby; fees may apply.

- "Very easy. " - "Convenient to sleeping bear dunes and lake area" - "Check in was easily. When i did contact them prior to stay, they were always friendly amd helpful. Has many updates,room included 2 beds, dinnette, full size bathroom, small refrigerator and small tv. We did not stay many nights but noted place to play volleyball onsite and many canoes, kayaks available to use. Cute firepit area." - "This place was perfect for a night on our way to backpack in north Manitou, but I would consider it for a multi night stay exploring sleeping bear dunes. Empire is cute and has some dining options. There is also a small beach and sitting area on the lake for the resort. Just a tiny walk away for the room. Kitchenete and fridge, ice machine. Everything you need. Shower is very small and air conditioner loud but not a big deal for us."

Birch Shores Resort - The Aspen Cottage offers accommodations in Empire, 26 miles from Great Wolf Lodge Traverse City. The property is around 26 miles from Dennos Museum Center At Northwestern Michigan College, 29 miles from Kresge Auditorium, and 25 miles from Clinch Park. The vacation home features free Wifi and free private parking. Featuring a patio and lake views, the spacious vacation home includes 3 bedrooms, 2 living rooms, TV, an equipped kitchen, and 1 bathroom with a bath. Towels and bed linen are available in the vacation home. The accommodation has a fireplace. Cherry Capital Airport is 27 miles from the property.

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Hotel in Empire with free parking
A microwave in a common area, a refrigerator in a common area, and free use of bicycles are available at this smoke-free hotel. Free WiFi in public areas and free self parking are also provided. Additionally, charcoal grills, a picnic area, and a TV in a common area are onsite.
Housekeeping is available once per stay.
Dune Climb Inn offers 14 air-conditioned accommodations with coffee/tea makers. Flat-screen televisions are featured in guestrooms. Guests can surf the web using the complimentary wireless Internet access. Housekeeping is offered once per stay and change of towels can be requested. Housekeeping is provided on a limited basis.
Recreational amenities at the hotel include complimentary bicycles.

The recreational activities listed below are available either on site or nearby; fees may apply.

- "Kevim has done a great job renovating the Dune Climb Inn since he purchased it in April. Very comfortable bed and beautiful surroundings. You are on a bike path that can take you to the Glen Haven Beach and Dune Climb Park as well as other area attractions. It has a fire pit and outdoor furniture. Only negative was the shower. It was small and has yellow stains. It also forms a puddle at the bottom as it runs." - "It was adorable! It also smelled very clean when we entered our room."

Little Glen Cottage with Direct Beach Frontage and Hot Tub is located in Empire, just 26 miles from Dennos Museum Center At Northwestern Michigan College and 29 miles from Kresge Auditorium. Both free Wifi and parking on-site are accessible at the vacation home free of charge. Little Glen Cottage with Direct Beach Frontage and Hot Tub features 3 bedrooms, a fully equipped kitchen with a dishwasher and an oven, a washing machine, and 2 bathrooms with a hair dryer. Towels and bed linen are offered in the vacation home. The accommodation has a fireplace. Clinch Park is 25 miles from the accommodation, while Great Wolf Lodge Traverse City is 26 miles from the property. Cherry Capital Airport is 27 miles away.

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This quaint Log Cabin, coach house is centrally located to Traverse City, Glen Arbor, Empire, Glen Lake, Sleeping Bear Sand Dunes National Lake Shore, (which was voted #1 most scenic place in America, by Good Morning America), and in the middle of the Traverse City State Forest.

King size bed and (2) twin beds. Sleeps 4 adults comfortably, but this spacious home has enough room for 2 additional air mattresses. 1 Bathroom with shower and bathtub. It has a kitchenette with cooking utensils, plates, etc cookware, stove, oven, microwave, small refrigerator, TV, Stereo, treadmill, Air Conditioning and Heat. Towels and Linens are included. To honor the true "up north" experience, there is no wifi so get ready to unplug and spend some quality family time with endless local attractions and outdoor adventures!

- "Place was very clean. Host was friendly and very helpful!" - "We enjoyed staying at this cabin! The location was close to everything! The cabin was immaculate and the refrigerator was larger than we had anticipated. Thanks to Bruce for a nice stay!" - "This is a perfect place if you like the woods, rolling hills, gorgeous sunrises and sunsets, beautiful small towns with quaint shops & restaurants, etc. This cabin is sizeable, perfect for 2 to 4 people. Very clean, nicely decorated, comfortable (& great TV/sound system), good location, everything we wanted. Thanks Bruce & Luna -- we love your place!"

New! My Roam'n Empire - Super Cute Wtoys! offers accommodations in Empire, 26 miles from Dennos Museum Center At Northwestern Michigan College and 27 miles from Lucy Craft Laney Museum Of Black History. This property offers access to a patio, free private parking, and free Wifi. City Opera House Historical Marker is 24 miles away and Great Wolf Lodge Traverse City is 25 miles from the vacation home. The vacation home consists of 3 bedrooms, a living room, a fully equipped kitchen with a dishwasher and a kettle, and 1 bathroom with a bath and a hair dryer. Towels and bed linen are offered in the vacation home. The accommodation is non-smoking. Kresge Auditorium is 29 miles from the vacation home, while Clinch Park is 24 miles from the property. Cherry Capital Airport is 26 miles away.

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Immaculate, 1800 square foot, beautifully furnished home, with all new furniture. 2 bedrooms, 2 full baths, perfect for 1 or 2 couples, or small family. (Sleeps up to 4 adults) The 3rd bedroom has been turned into a yoga/ fitness room ( please see photos)

Peaceful setting on 2+acres, in the heart of Sleeping Bear Dunes National Lakeshore. Close to Lake Michigan and Big and Little Glen Lakes. Located directly between Glen Arbor and Empire, and just a short 5-7 minute drive in either direction, to shops, restaurants, wineries, beaches, and the National Park.

This home has everything you need to make your vacation up north as comfortable and as pleasant as possible....We even added a brand new “Pro-Form” elliptical machine, so you don’t have to miss your workouts while at Turner Empire! Bluetooth enabled... and located in the yoga/ fitness room, in front of the big screen TV. 🙂💪👊

The main floor has a master bedroom with a king-sized bed. The living room has 2 brand new comfortable gray recliners and matching love seat, and a linear propane fireplace. The main floor also has an elegant, well-stocked, kitchen with double oven, open floor plan with dining area.

The lower-level is a separate living space... 2 bedrooms with queen-sized bed in one bedroom, and a yoga/fitness room. A living room, with large, brand new sectional couch, full bath, wet bar with mid-sized fridge, microwave and coffee pot. ALL rooms have XL smart TV's on walls.

A new, front load, washer and dryer are located in laundry room on main floor.
Cable, Internet, linens and towels provided. All bedrooms have TV's...TVs are smart TVs.. so you have the option to sign into your Netflix or other accounts to watch movies/ shows.

There is a covered porch on the front of the house, with 3 adirondack chairs and a coffee table, for relaxing or bird watching in the woods, surrounding the house. The back deck is open for sunning and we just added a large gazebo on the extended deck… with an outdoor dining area, including a brand new large propane grill and flat top grill. Also on the extended deck, are 6 comfortable chairs with cushions and tables, around an outdoor gas fire pit. Additionally, a regular fire pit is located in the backyard, with PLENTY of firewood provided.

If you are looking for NEW, CLEAN, and BEAUTIFUL, this is your rental!

Perfect for a couple's romantic weekend get-a-way... We offer 2-3 day rentals all summer long, for those who don't want to stay in the area an entire week. Owners are local, and will respond promptly to any needs or concerns, or even questions about the area, you may have during your stay.

Plenty of parking with room for boat and jet skis. Bring your water toys and bikes! Lakes and trails aplenty, within 5 miles radius from house!

The house has wood and tile floors throughout.. no carpet. We are dog friendly... and have a nice backyard, which is surrounded by woods.. to exercise your pet. : )
* Please check the "Pets" box if you are bringing your dog. We DO have a pet fee, and this needs to be added to your reservation before booking. Thank you. : )
Only one dog allowed , unless cleared with owner first.
*NOTE: If you have dog that sheds excessively, please understand that there will be an extra cleaning fee charged ...it takes lots of extra cleaning and laundry to get the house back to "perfect" for the next guests arrival.

Cancellation Policy:
Full refunds on canceled reservations if canceled at least 30 days before your arrival date. No refunds if canceled within 14 days of your stay, However, owner may credit deposit for future stay..... please contact owner for details.

Sorry, no smoking on property.

- "This home was perfect for our family of 5 and had so many little touches that made it comfortable to unpack and feel at home at the end of a busy day. The space was beautifully decorated and very clean. Amazing location to go explore and a great space to relax as a family." - "We were here for a wedding. The property was immaculate. Was even better than listed. Especially enjoyed the back deck area and the occasional deer in the brush. Would definitely stay here again."

Dune View Cottage on Little Glen is located in Empire, just 26 miles from Dennos Museum Center At Northwestern Michigan College and 29 miles from Kresge Auditorium. This beachfront property offers access to a patio. Outdoor seating is also available at the vacation home. With free Wifi, this 4-bedroom vacation home offers a TV, a washing machine, and a fully equipped kitchen with a dishwasher and oven. Towels and bed linen are offered in the vacation home. For added privacy, the accommodation features a private entrance. Guests at Dune View Cottage on Little Glen will be able to enjoy activities in and around Empire, like cycling. Guests can relax in the garden at the property. Clinch Park is 25 miles from the accommodation, while Great Wolf Lodge Traverse City is 26 miles from the property. Cherry Capital Airport is 27 miles away.

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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.'

House 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.

The kitchen is nicely equipped, with a nice collection of cook books. Also a nice collection of reading books. A good place for quiet contemplation.

The house comfortably sleeps four guests.

There is good hiking right out the front door!

We are located 9 miles to Empire Beach, and 18 miles from Traverse City.

This 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.

We 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.

An additional timber framed guest cabin is available, a stones throw from the house. For an additional $75 you may have use of this cabin.

There 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.

If you are looking for the peace and quiet of the woods, this is an ideal place to be.

- "Our second visit was even better than the first! From the peaceful surroundings with lots of wildlife to Hughthir’s excellent ability to be available but not intrusive to the feeling of peace one gets when immersed in architectural greatness this place doesn’t disappoint." - "Beautiful cabin in lovely surroundings. Hughthir has crafted an amazing cabin, which he graciously shares with the rest of us. All other reviewers have eloquently and accurately described this charming cabin and attuned host. Our stay was a welcome balm during a difficult year."

Birch Shores Resort - The Hemlock Cottage is located in Empire, just 26 miles from Dennos Museum Center At Northwestern Michigan College and 29 miles from Kresge Auditorium. The vacation home also offers free Wifi and free private parking. Offering a patio and lake views, the spacious vacation home includes 3 bedrooms, 2 living rooms, TV, an equipped kitchen, and 1 bathroom with a bath. Towels and bed linen are featured in the vacation home. The accommodation has a fireplace. Clinch Park is 25 miles from the vacation home, while Great Wolf Lodge Traverse City is 26 miles away. Cherry Capital Airport is 27 miles from the property.

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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 of Lake 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.

- "Our sixth year at this spot. It is a slice of heaven, deer, butterflies, flowers, coyotes all of it. Esch beach, BBQ, comfy beds all of it! " - "This was our second time to stay here. We’ll be back again!" - "The right place to relax. Empire and the recommended attractions are just great and worth the trip. Thank you very much. Erik and Andrea" - "Just spent 4 nights there and absolutely loved it. It was truly the perfect spot for us - a quaint and quiet country setting, but conveniently located to Traverse City and everything we wanted to do. Loved being so close to the national park and having room to roam around in the woods right behind the house - just gorgeous! Cozy, clean, had everything we needed. Loved & used the fire pit and generously-provided woodpile every night! Hope to return!"

The Cottonwood Inn B&B offers accommodations in Empire, 25 miles from Dennos Museum Center At Northwestern Michigan College and 28 miles from Kresge Auditorium. Located around 23 miles from Clinch Park, the bed and breakfast is also 25 miles from Great Wolf Lodge Traverse City. The bed and breakfast offers rooms with air conditioning, free private parking, and free Wifi. At the bed and breakfast, the units include a outdoor furniture, a flat-screen TV, a private bathroom, bed linen, and towels. The rooms are equipped with heating facilities. Buffet and à la carte breakfast options with warm dishes, local specialities, and fresh pastries are available. Guests at the bed and breakfast will be able to enjoy activities in and around Empire, like canoeing and hiking. Guests can relax in the garden at the property. Cherry Capital Airport is 26 miles from the property.

- "Pleasant" - "Excellent value, clean accommodations, wonderful breakfast, great location. Highly recommend." - "Nice place for family" - "We loved our roomy Cottonwood Penthouse" - "A hidden gem in the sweetest little village of Empire" - "We enjoyed our time there. The location is great for sleeping bear dunes, Glen Arbor, Pointe Betsie lighthouse and even" - "Cottonwood in empire Michigan was a good retreat for our family"

Park Place Guest House at Empire Beach
Vacation at the beach in this two bedroom, two bathroom 1900 sq. ft. house / cottage that partially overlooks Lake Michigan and South Bar Lake. Walk the tree lined sidewalk 600 ft to the Lake Michigan shore and play on the sand beach. Lake Michigan water level fluctuates every year. Visit Empire Michigan webcam for current lake conditions. There is extensive playground equipment at the beach. The Village of Empire which is seven miles south of Glen Arbor is home to the Sleeping Bear Dunes National Park Visitor Center. The Sleeping Bear Heritage Bike Trail winds through the woods and is paved from Empire to the 'Dune Climb' and continues into Glen Arbor. The trail has been extended north along M-22 to Bohemian Road.
From the rear bedroom window of Park Place Guest House view deer feeding in the nature preserve.
Within walking distance of one block to the east are the Post Office, Bank, Friendly's Tavern, the Bicycle and Surf Shop and Tiffany's Ice Cream Parlor. Two blocks to the east is the Public Library. Three blocks to the east is the gas station/convenience store and the Shipwreck Café. This is truly a unique location.
Park Place Guest House has the appearance of being one structure with Park Place Empire, but each is totally separate and has complete privacy from the other.
Because our Lake Michigan home is special to us, we request great care and consideration from our renters.
PLEASE NOTE THAT SHEETS AND TOWELS ARE NOT SUPPLIED

- "Beautiful location. Loved how close the beach is . Home was very spacious and great price for the location !" - "We’ve stayed at this property a few times and love it! The location is excellent and we always enjoy our stay!" - "Empire has been my family's vacation Happy Place for 26 years, so staying this close to our favorite beach was perfect. This home was clean and comfortable. The Master bedroom had a fantastic view of South Bar Lake. We already booked our stay with this host for 2024!"

Green Glen offers accommodations in Empire, 28 miles from Kresge Auditorium and 24 miles from Clinch Park. The air-conditioned accommodation is 26 miles from Dennos Museum Center At Northwestern Michigan College. Great Wolf Lodge Traverse City is 25 miles from the vacation home. The vacation home features 3 bedrooms, a fully equipped kitchen with an oven and a microwave, a washing machine, and 3 bathrooms with free toiletries. Towels and bed linen are provided in the vacation home. For added privacy, the accommodation features a private entrance. Cherry Capital Airport is 26 miles away.

- "Great for biking or Dunes trip"

Stonegable is a modern farmhouse nestled among pines and 150 acres of walking trails located just outside of Empire Village (2 miles) right in the middle of Leelanau farm country. You'll find yourself surrounded by cherry and apple orchards, hops farms and fields of sweet smelling hay. Fresh eggs can be purchased just down the driveway.
Stonegable has a new generator (2023) for storms. Runs everything but stove and microwave ( grill on site) . So you will have water, lights, hot water heater for showers, refrigerator. and heat in the event of a storm that results in a loss of power. Very few rental properties in Empire or northern Michigan have a generator back up plan which can save a vacation.

The home sports a gallery of original oil paintings of the property by a local artist which are all available for purchase. It’s a perfect property for a couples retreat , artists, writers, photographers,conservationists, bird watchers, nature lovers,and astronomers.

Unplug at Stone Gable with the quiet of crickets and the brilliance of stars. Leave the technology behind and enter into the past of simpler times before television and internet (Great Wifi available for those that need to work). You will experience a lovely farm house appointed with beautiful fresh duvets and a well stocked kitchen. The trees provide lots of cool shade and privacy. There is a fire pit for bonfires, a grill, and a deck off the kitchen for relaxing outside. The out buildings are the perfect setting for Plein Air painters and those that love the serenity of a real working farm.

Lake Michigan is also just just two miles away. A basketball court, beach volley ball, playground, and Empire public beach are available for guests enjoyment. Area is perfect for hiking, biking, fishing, swimming, kayaking or just lying on the beach. There are boat launches nearby for both Lake Michigan and South Bar Lake. Only 8 miles to Glen Arbor and 25 minutes to Traverse City.

Stonegable invites you to be its guest. Come enjoy a week unplugged and connecting with each other in nature while enjoying the farm house’s "Modern Country" decor and original art.

- "The property was in an ideal setting and location to visit the sites of the Sleeping Bear Dunes Nat'l Lakeshore Park. Nice and serene location just outside of Empire. Enjoyed watching the crows come back at nite to roost in the woods behind the house and seeing the deer come out to graze. Morning coffee on the deck was very pleasant. It was an easy drive to the other quaint towns (Glen Arbor, Leland, Arcadia) and other attractions. Stonegable was very comfortable and clean with an abundance of amenities. Kitchen was well stocked with the necessary cooking supplies. The outdoor gas grill was a nice addition for preparing the evening meals. Maureen was a great host. She communicated with us and insured our stay went well. We would highly recommend this rental to our family and friends and are looking forward to renting it in the future."