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Perfect 'up north' home near Sleeping Bear Dunes & Lake Michigan, deck, W/D

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Fridge, microwave, oven, stovetop
Terrace/patio
3 bedrooms, internet, bed sheets
TV, DVD player
Interior

Reviews

9.4 out of 10

Exceptional

Entire home

3 bedrooms3 bathroomsSleeps 8158 sq m

Popular amenities

  • Parking available
  • Washer
  • Kitchen
  • Dryer
  • Outdoor Space

About this property

Entire place

You'll have the entire home to yourself and will only share it with other guests in your party.

Perfect 'up north' home near Sleeping Bear Dunes & Lake Michigan, deck, W/D

Ridge Wood

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Located in Empire, approximately two miles from Lake Michigan beach, this three-bedroom, three-bathroom family home is the perfect retreat for a memorable vacation with your loved ones! Spend quiet evenings on the front porch or deck admiring the views. The wooden interior of this darling home adds that rustic touch that will surely help you disconnect and enjoy your time out. Cozy up on the sofa and plan your next adventures along with your friends. When mealtime comes, the well-appointed kitchen will have your back with all major appliances, including a full-size fridge, stove, oven, dishwasher, and microwave. The beautiful wood dining table seats up to six, which is perfect for family meals or game nights. Additional amenities include free WiFi and an on-site washer/dryer.

THINGS TO KNOW
The fireplace is not available for guests.
This property is managed by Vacasa Michigan LLC.

Parking notes: There is free parking available for 4 vehicles.



Damage waiver: The total cost of your reservation for this Property includes a nightly damage waiver fee, plus tax if applicable (the “Damage Waiver”). (A discount may be applied for stays of 28 nights or longer, if permitted.) The Damage Waiver covers you for up to $3,000 of accidental damage to the Property or its contents (such as furniture, fixtures, and appliances) as long as you report the incident to the host prior to checking out. The Damage Waiver fee eliminates the need for a traditional security deposit.
More information can be downloaded from the "Rental Agreement" on the checkout page.

Due to local laws or HOA requirements, guests must be at least 25 years of age to book. Guests under 25 must be accompanied by a parent or legal guardian for the duration of the reservation.

Property manager

Vacasa of Michigan

Languages

English, French, German, Italian, Spanish

Property amenities

Internet

  • Internet access

Parking and transportation

  • Onsite parking

Kitchen

  • Refrigerator
  • Stovetop
  • Microwave
  • Oven
  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Cookware/dishes/utensils

Bedrooms

  • 3 bedrooms
  • Bed sheets provided
  • Sofa bed

Bathrooms

  • 3 bathrooms
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • TV with cable/satellite service
  • DVD player

Outdoor areas

  • Patio

Laundry

  • Washing machine and dryer

Comfort

  • Heating

Pets

  • No pets allowed

Suitability/Accessibility

  • Smoke-free property
  • Note from host: Smoking is not permitted anywhere on the premises.

Safety features

  • Carbon monoxide detector installed (host has indicated there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property)
  • Smoke detector installed (host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property)
  • Fire extinguisher
  • First aid kit

General

  • Unit size: 1700 sq ft (158 sq m)

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Policies

Check-in

Check-in time starts at 4:00 PM
Contactless check-in available
Minimum check-in age: 25

Check-out

Check-out before 10:00 AM

Special check-in instructions

You will receive an email from the host with check-in and check-out instructions

Pets

Pets not allowed

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome

Important information

You need to know

Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card, or cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges
Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed
Onsite parties or group events are strictly prohibited
Host has indicated there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property
Host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher and a first aid kit
This property is managed through our partner, Vrbo. You will receive an email from Vrbo with a link to a Vrbo account, where you can change or cancel your reservation

Property is also known as

88711

About the neighborhood

Map
Empire, MI

What's nearby

  • Philip A. Hart Visitor Center - 18 min walk - 1.6 km
  • Sleeping Bear Dunes National Lakeshore - 2 min drive - 2.6 km
  • Empire Bluff Trail - 4 min drive - 3.3 km
  • Pierce Stocking Scenic Drive - 7 min drive - 6.9 km
  • Little Glen Lake - 10 min drive - 9.3 km

Getting around

  • Cherry Capital Airport (TVC) - 42 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Cherry Republic - ‬14 min drive
  • ‪Shipwreck Cafe - ‬1 min drive
  • ‪Empire Village Pizza & Spirits - ‬2 min drive
  • ‪Food For Thought - ‬8 min drive
  • ‪Friendly Tavern - ‬2 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Perfect 'up north' home near Sleeping Bear Dunes & Lake Michigan, deck, W/D pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

What time is check-in at Perfect 'up north' home near Sleeping Bear Dunes & Lake Michigan, deck, W/D?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Perfect 'up north' home near Sleeping Bear Dunes & Lake Michigan, deck, W/D?

Check-out is at 10:00 AM.

Where is Perfect 'up north' home near Sleeping Bear Dunes & Lake Michigan, deck, W/D located?

Situated in Empire, this vacation home is within 1 mi (2 km) of Philip A. Hart Visitor Center and Sleeping Bear Dunes National Lakeshore. Lake Michigan is 1.6 mi (2.6 km) away.

Perfect 'up north' home near Sleeping Bear Dunes & Lake Michigan, deck, W/D Reviews

Reviews

9.4

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 17 out of 22 reviews" "
Rating 8 - Good. 2 out of 22 reviews" "
Rating 6 - Okay. 3 out of 22 reviews" "
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 22 reviews" "
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 22 reviews" "

10/10

Cleanliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Kaitlyn D.

Liked: Cleanliness
Weekend in the Woods
This place was such a perfect stay for what we were looking for; secluded, tucked in the woods, spacious, and close to local attractions. Highly recommend visiting the local shops, hiking, dunes and sight seeing everything Pure Michigan! It had everything needed to cook meals, basic stay needs (towels soap, paper towels, even some toiletries etc). Pillows/beds are older, just a heads up. It’s fully furnished and decorated very nicely.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Guillermo A., South Bend, IN.

Liked: Cleanliness
Amazing stay!
Was perfect for my family!..nice home!
Stayed 3 nights in May 2024

6/10 Okay

Stephanie D.

Liked: Cleanliness
Great little spot but lots of deferred maintenance
Good location and cute property but had problems with showers not draining, shower head not working, stained linens etc. Definitely expected better for the price.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2022

10/10 Excellent

Steve Z.

Liked: Cleanliness
Nice Getaway
Great place in a great location. Would definitely recommend and will return.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2022

10/10 Excellent

Scot Y.

Liked: Cleanliness
Central location in a quiet spot
We rented in this area to tour the local wineries and hike Sleeping Bear Dunes. This property was spacious and centrally located to our needs. We were close to things to do, yet away from the crowds.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2022

10/10 Excellent

Aliya A.

Liked: Cleanliness
Great
Home is beautiful with wooden interior and interior decoration. Every piece and every little corner and walls of the house was thoughtfully decorated by interior designer. A couple of things that would helped would be in kids bedroom or second bedroom on main floor could use a sturdy twin bed not a roll out bed or just a sturdy double bed or queen bed. Second thing lower level was beautifully decorated and with a convenient little family room and a bedroom with full bathroom but can use a demudifier for it to be, not so damp. For a person like me with mold and environmental allergies it was difficult to spend any quality time at lower level.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2022

10/10 Excellent

Kristi H.

Liked: Cleanliness
More than the BEAR necessities!
This was an absolutely beautiful home! Very spacious! Loved that there were basically 2 master bedrooms, the one was truly a master bedroom and the other was big with a big bed and full bathroom right next door. It was well laid out and had a really nice deck that wrapped around 2 sides of the home. We saw deer every morning! It was well equipped! Pots, pans, dishes, utensils, and more. The home is conveniently located for visiting Empire, Glen Arbor, Leland, Sutton’s Bay, Traverse City. It’s a quiet retreat to return to. From there we hiked Empire Bluffs (a favorite), Indian Trail (beautiful trail leading right to Lake Michigan), shopped Glen Arbor, visited North Bar Lake connected by a small creek to Lake Michigan for an entire afternoon, caught a sunset at Empire Beach (you can have a fire in one of their fire pits! Bring wood and your favorite wine from the area!), and got Moomers Ice Cream of course!
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2021

10/10 Excellent

Jeanne E.

Liked: Cleanliness
Great experience!
It was a wonderful house. We enjoyed our time very much.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2021

10/10 Excellent

Amy P.

Liked: Cleanliness
Empire, MI
Charming house with cabin/ lodge feel. Close to everything we wanted to do.
Stayed 5 nights in Jun 2021

10/10 Excellent

Kris R.

Liked: Cleanliness
close to everything
Perfect size for 7 adults to hang out, cook in the kitchen, room around the table for meals and cards games. Plenty of bathrooms. We stayed there in early September and a few evenings got a little chilly and would have liked access to either the fireplace or the heat. The property is close to everything. Hiked one day at the Dunes, Scenic drive , Empire Bluff trail and kayaking on the Crystal River. Great location and property.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2020

10/10 Excellent

Zdravko M.

Liked: Cleanliness
Beautiful Home
Very well maintained home, nice wood interior, great location!
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2020

10/10 Excellent

mark c.

Liked: Cleanliness
Empire Retreat
Very roomy, comfortable and clean house near town.
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2020

8/10 Good

Le T.

Liked: Cleanliness
Family Reunion Rental
Property was beautiful and very quiet. Rooms were spacious and beautifully decorated. Very serene setting, surrounded by trees and lots of wildlife. Saw several deer and wild turkeys on the property. The downside was having to purchase more towels as only allotted 1 set per person. Did a lot of towel laundry - no extras like paper towels or toilet tissue on hand. All in all it was a beautiful weather week as well.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2020

10/10 Excellent

Anthony B.

Liked: Cleanliness
Nice getaway
This is a very nice property. We enjoyed staying here with our Family. It is surrounded by trees, so the privacy is nice. There is no air conditioning, but fans are provided.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2019

10/10 Excellent

Kristina P., Okemos, MI

Liked: Cleanliness
Lovely home for our weekend in Empire.
We stayed here for the weekend while in town for the Sleeping Bear marathon and Empire Hop festival. The accommodations were cozy and everything was very clean!
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2019

10/10 Excellent

Carlo B.

Liked: Cleanliness
Northern Michigan beauty
Just a lovely place. It's exactly what you want from Northern Michigan. It was spotless, linens were great, beds were awesome. Lots of pots and pans if you want to cook and a great outdoor area. Tiny little drawback, it's a ways away from everything. However, if you want total silence in a tiny neighborhood in the woods, this is your place.
Stayed 5 nights in Aug 2019