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The Salisbury House in Empire Close to Beach

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Beach
Children's area
Fridge, microwave, oven, stovetop
TV, fireplace
Outdoor dining

Reviews

9.8 out of 10
Exceptional

Entire home

3 bedrooms2 bathroomsSleeps 6146 sq m

Popular amenities

  • Parking available
  • Barbecue grill
  • Washer
  • Air conditioning
  • Kitchen
  • Dryer

About this property

Entire place

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

The Salisbury House in Empire Close to Beach

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.

Property manager

Rental Management One

Languages

English

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Property amenities

Ski

  • Cross-country skiing and snowboarding nearby

Internet

  • WiFi available

Parking and transportation

  • Onsite parking options include a garage
  • Onsite parking

Kitchen

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

Dining

  • Dining table

Bedrooms

  • 3 bedrooms
  • Bed sheets provided

Bathrooms

  • 2 bathrooms
  • Bathtub or shower
  • Jetted bathtub
  • Hair dryer
  • Towels provided

Living spaces

  • Fireplace
  • Living room

Entertainment

  • TV

Outdoor areas

  • Patio
  • Barbecue grill

Laundry

  • Washing machine and dryer

Comfort

  • Air conditioning
  • Heating

Pets

  • No pets allowed

Suitability/Accessibility

  • Smoke-free property

Services and conveniences

  • Iron/ironing board

Location highlights

  • Near the bay
  • In a village

Things to do

  • Water skiing nearby
  • Horse riding nearby
  • Rock climbing nearby
  • Birdwatching nearby
  • Jet skiing nearby
  • Rafting nearby
  • Kayaking nearby
  • Winery tours nearby
  • Mountain biking nearby

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
  • Deadbolt lock

General

  • Unit size: 1575 sq ft (146 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 11:00 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, a first aid kit, and a deadbolt lock
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

425494
Empire Beauty Sleeping Bear Dunes Empire Beach. Location!

About the neighborhood

Map
Empire, MI

What's nearby

  • Philip A. Hart Visitor Center - 9 min walk - 0.8 km
  • Sleeping Bear Dunes National Lakeshore - 19 min walk - 1.6 km
  • Empire Bluff Trail - 4 min drive - 2.3 km
  • Pierce Stocking Scenic Drive - 5 min drive - 5.3 km
  • Little Glen Lake - 7 min drive - 7.0 km

Getting around

  • Cherry Capital Airport (TVC) - 48 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Shipwreck Cafe - ‬7 min walk
  • ‪Empire Village Pizza & Spirits - ‬8 min walk
  • ‪Food For Thought - ‬8 min drive
  • ‪Friendly Tavern - ‬7 min walk
  • ‪Tiffany's Ice Cream - ‬7 min walk

Frequently asked questions

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

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

What time is check-in at The Salisbury House in Empire Close to Beach?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at The Salisbury House in Empire Close to Beach?

Check-out is at 11:00 AM.

Where is The Salisbury House in Empire Close to Beach located?

Situated in Empire, this vacation home is within a 15-minute walk of Philip A. Hart Visitor Center and Lake Michigan. Sleeping Bear Dunes National Lakeshore is 1 mi (1.6 km) away.

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The Salisbury House in Empire Close to Beach Reviews

Reviews

9.8

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 49 out of 56 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 7 out of 56 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 0 out of 56 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 56 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 56 reviews

9.6/10

Cleanliness

Reviews

8/10 Good

Laurie S.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Just one thing
We have stayed here twice now. We loved it. Everything about it fit our needs. BUT…please replace or remove the rug in the living room. It’s a big tripping hazard.
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Kathleen U.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Empire MI - Salisbury House
The town of Empire was centrally located for the activities we did. The house was spacious, clean, modern, very comfortable and homey. The kitchen was well stocked making cooking in easy since there were few restaurants nearby. The two car garage allowed great space for keeping all our outdoor toys safe. Would rent again
Stayed 7 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

John W.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Wonderful stay
Great home for our family of 4 for a few days in the fall. We felt so comfortable we didn't want to leave!
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2023

8/10 Good

Andy S.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, location
Nice home, great location
Perfect place for a quiet family vacation.
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2020

10/10 Excellent

Karen S.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
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.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2022

10/10 Excellent

Matt M.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Fam visit
Came to see family
Stayed 4 nights in Feb 2023

10/10 Excellent

Todd F.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Perfect
Loved this place. Everything was perfect and we are thinking about possibly trying to stay again next summer.
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2021

10/10 Excellent

Terri N.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Loved our vacay
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.
Stayed 6 nights in Jun 2023

10/10 Excellent

Pat C.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, location, listing accuracy
Empire
Clean, convenient, quiet
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2023

10/10 Excellent

Larry A.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Wonderful place
The house was great. Everything was very clean and just as advertised. We also appreciated how centrally located this property was from the beach and the shops in Empire.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2020

10/10 Excellent

alison w.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great!
House was clean, location was great. Property was very beautiful overall. Myself and my family had a great weekend!
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2021

10/10 Excellent

Erin G., Ann Arbor, MI

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
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!
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2021

10/10 Excellent

Alice E.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
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.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2021

10/10 Excellent

Jordan C.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Family Vacation
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!
Stayed 5 nights in Jun 2023

10/10 Excellent

Shannon S.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
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.
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2021

10/10 Excellent

Mary T.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Sleeping Bear Dunes
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.
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2023

10/10 Excellent

Martha F., Muskegon, MI

Liked: Cleanliness, communication, location, listing accuracy
Beautiful, relaxing, convenient
Our family spent a wonderful 6 days at the Empire house. There were 5 adults from age 73 to age 22 and we were all very comfortable. The house is extremely clean and very well equipped, the beds were great, linens nice, kitchen good, plus it’s walking distance to 2 beaches and to the lovely village of Empire. It’s a short drive to Sleeping Bear National Park with more beaches, bike paths, hiking, and history. Glen Arbor is convenient. We’ll be back!
Stayed 6 nights in Aug 2019

8/10 Good

Jeff D., Grand, Rapids Michigan area

Liked: Check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Disliked: Cleanliness
Family Vacation
Family getaway trip to SB Dunes area. Amazing area, house suited us just fine. Well kept, nicely equipped and would stay here again. The only reason I am knocking this down, when we arrived the house was dirty and had not been cleaned/flipped ready for arrival. I called the Manager and she quickly came out to clean the property. Delay ~ 3 hrs. from the original 4pm check-in. In the future (if same Manager/company....I would call ahead and double check that someone had cleaned it/proof).
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2020

10/10 Excellent

Kacie W.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Empire stay
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
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

Sydney M.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great, clean spot
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.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Michael E.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great location
Excellent!
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Joshua D.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Family get away
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!
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Kristin M.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Loved it!
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!
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2024

8/10 Good

Srini B.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Good place but beds are bad!
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.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

Jeffrey P.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Wonderful experience
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.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2024