Title: Dog-friendly home on a large corner lot with firepit, washer/dryer, & fast WiFi Reviews, Deals & Photos 2025 - Expedia.co.uk [See all properties](http://www.expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?regionId=&adults=2&children=&sort=RECOMMENDED&useRewards=false&semdtl=&userIntent=&vip=false) Entire home # Dog-friendly home on a large corner lot with firepit, washer/dryer, & fast WiFi ![Fridge, microwave, oven, stovetop](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/100000000/99360000/99359400/99359363/f1040aef.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=598&ra=fit) ![Exterior](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/100000000/99360000/99359400/99359363/251b8f04.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![TV, fireplace, DVD player, books](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/100000000/99360000/99359400/99359363/a3346431.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![Exterior detail](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/100000000/99360000/99359400/99359363/4a10f744.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![Property grounds](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/100000000/99360000/99359400/99359363/53079bb4.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) - Overview - Amenities - Policies - Location Empire's charming retreat, Sleeping Bear, offers a lovingly remodeled home with an updated kitchen and electric fireplace. Set on a corner lot near shops and the South Bar Public Beach, this comfortable haven invites relaxation with high-speed internet access and a firepit for s'mores under the stars. 8.8 Excellent ### Entire home 3 bedrooms1 bathroomSleeps 61300 sq ft ## Popular amenities - Dryer - Parking available - Washer - Pet-friendly - Fireplace - Kitchen ## Add dates for prices Check-in Check-out Travellers ## About this property ### Entire place You'll have the entire home to yourself and will only share it with other guests in your party. ### Dog-friendly home on a large corner lot with firepit, washer/dryer, & fast WiFi Sleeping Bear Our calendar is updated in real-time & our nightly rates are accurately displayed. Simply enter your desired dates and click 'Book Now!' Find yourself within walking distance of shops, restaurants, hiking trails, Shalda Park, and the South Bar Public Beach while staying at this lovingly remodeled home here in Empire: "Gateway to Sleeping Bear National Lakeshore!" Venture out to discover several popular attractions within a few miles of your door including the Robert H. Manning Memorial Lighthouse, the Sleeping Bear Point Coast Guard Station Maritime Museum, Crystal Lake Golf, and the Crystal Mountain year-round resort. Set on an expansive corner lot, this comfortable, completely updated home features a well-equipped, full kitchen with a breakfast bar and an array of stainless steel appliances to make meal prep a snap! Dine together at the nearby table or bring a few board games out on rainy or snowy days. The living area invites you to switch on the electric fireplace, sink into the plush sectional, and stream all your favorite channels. You'll also have high-speed internet access at your fingertips if you want to share photos and updates of your trip with friends and family. Outside, close out your days gathered around the firepit while you roast s'mores, share stories, and pick out constellations in the night sky. Things to Know Check-in time: 4:00 PM. Check-out time: 10:00 AM. All guests shall abide by Vacasa's good neighbor policy and shall not engage in illegal activity. Quiet hours are from 10:00 PM to 8:00 AM. No smoking is permitted anywhere on the premises. This property is managed by Vacasa Michigan LLC. If you are bringing a dog on your trip, the pet fee is already included in your quote when selecting ‘Yes’ to pets. If you would like to add more dogs, please contact us. Parking notes: There is free parking available for 3 vehicles. Security camera details: Ring Doorbell 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 amenities ### Ski - Cross-country skiing nearby - Snowboarding nearby ### Internet - Available in the house: Internet access ### Parking and transport - Car required - Parking on site ### Kitchen - Coffee/tea maker - Cookware, dishware, and utensils - Dishwasher - Hob - Microwave - Oven - Refrigerator - Toaster ### Bedrooms - 3 bedrooms - Bedsheets provided ### Bathroom - 1 bathroom - Towels provided ### Living spaces - Fireplace - Living room ### Entertainment - Books - DVD player - Games - TV ### Outdoor areas - Firepit - Garden - Patio ### Laundry - Laundry facilities - Washing machine ### Comfort - Air conditioning - Heating ### Pets - Pet friendly ### Suitability/Accessibility - Smoke-free property - Note from host: Smoking is not permitted anywhere on the premises. ### Location highlights - In a village - Near a health/beauty spa ### Things to do - Kayak - Tennis - Water sports equipment - Birdwatching nearby - Cycling nearby - Ecotours nearby - Fishing nearby - Golfing nearby - Hiking/biking trails nearby - Jet skiing nearby - Kayaking nearby - Motor boating nearby - Sailing nearby - Sledding nearby - Snowmobiling nearby - Swimming nearby - Water skiing nearby - Water tubing nearby - Wildlife walks nearby - Winery tours nearby ### Safety features - Carbon monoxide detector (host has indicated there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property) - Smoke detector (host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property) - First aid kit - Fire extinguisher - Deadbolt lock ### General - Garden - Unit size: 1,300 square feet ## Policies ### Check-in Check-in time starts at 4:00 PM Contactless check-in and check-out are 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 ### Rules For information about quiet hours, please refer to the listing description. ### Pets Pets are allowed Service animals are welcome, and are exempt from fees Note from host: Dogs only. Max of 2. ### Children and extra beds Children are welcome ### Events No events allowed ### Smoking Smoking is not permitted Smoking is not permitted anywhere on the premises. ## Important information ### You need to know This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business or profession. 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 On-site parties or group events are strictly prohibited Host has indicated that there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property Host has indicated that there is a smoke detector on the property Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher, a first aid kit and a deadlock 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 If you cancel your booking, you'll be subject to the host's cancellation policy. In accordance with UK consumer law, property booking services are not subject to the right of withdrawal. ### We should mention A car is required for transport to and from this property ### Property is also known as 105220 ## About the area ![Map](https://maps.googleapis.com/maps/api/staticmap?&size=660x330&map_id=3b266eb50d2997c6&zoom=13&markers=icon:https%3A%2F%2Fa.travel-assets.com%2Ftravel-assets-manager%2Feg-maps%2Fproperty.png%7C44.82151%2C-86.05834&channel=expedia-HotelInformation&maptype=roadmap&scale=1&key=AIzaSyCYjQus5kCufOpSj932jFoR_AJiL9yiwOw&signature=l5xR6ZmFCkscF19YS3rs2zmsDbg=) Empire, MI #### What's nearby - Philip A. Hart Visitor Center - 15 min walk - 0.8 miles - Sleeping Bear Dunes National Lakeshore - 3 min drive - 1.2 miles - Empire Bluff Trail - 6 min drive - 2.0 miles - Pierce Stocking Scenic Drive - 6 min drive - 4.1 miles - Little Glen Lake - 8 min drive - 5.4 miles #### Getting around - Traverse City, MI (TVC-Cherry Capital) - 45 min drive #### Restaurants - ‪Cherry Republic - ‬12 min drive - ‪Shipwreck Cafe - ‬15 min walk - ‪Joes Friendly Tavern - ‬18 min walk - ‪Cherry Public House - ‬12 min drive - ‪Trattoria Funistrada - ‬14 min drive ## Frequently asked questions ### Is Dog-friendly home on a large corner lot with firepit, washer/dryer, & fast WiFi pet-friendly? > Yes, pets are allowed at this property. ### What time is check-in at Dog-friendly home on a large corner lot with firepit, washer/dryer, & fast WiFi? > Check-in begins at 4:00 PM. ### What time is check-out at Dog-friendly home on a large corner lot with firepit, washer/dryer, & fast WiFi? > Checkout is at 10:00 AM. ### Where is Dog-friendly home on a large corner lot with firepit, washer/dryer, & fast WiFi located? > Situated in Empire, this holiday home is within 2 miles (3 km) of Philip A. Hart Visitor Center, Lake Michigan and Sleeping Bear Dunes National Lakeshore. Empire Bluff Trail is 1.6 mi (2.6 km) away. ## Have a question? Beta Get instant answers with AI powered search of property information and reviews. Ask a question ## Dog-friendly home on a large corner lot with firepit, washer/dryer, & fast WiFi Reviews 8.8 ### Excellent All reviews shown are from real guest experiences. Only travellers who have booked a stay with us can submit a review. We verify reviews according to our guidelines and publish all reviews, positive or negative.[More information](https://www.expedia.co.uk/lp/b/content-guidelines) ### 7.6 Cleanliness ### 10 Location 10 - Excellent 6 8 - Good 3 6 - Okay 0 4 - Poor 1 2 - Terrible 0 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Michelle K. 27 May 2025 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Great location for visiting the dunes and trails The property was as pictured and as advertised. Everyone had a great time, and communication was excellent. We initially received the wrong door code, and the management company responded immediately with the correct code. ##### Michelle K. Stayed 3 nights in May 2025 This review comes from a trusted partner site and has not been verified. ### 8/10 Good #### Marilyn H. 24 Sept 2024 #### Nice home in Empire. We enjoyed our stay. Nice, clean, comfortable king bed and close to biking trails and beaches. ##### Marilyn H. Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2024 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Daniel M. 30 Oct 2024 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Fall break fun Had a wonderful time here for fall break. Family plus my Mom and routine “up north” fun through all the small towns, shopping and vineyards. Beach was close by for sunset, morning hikes…all was good. We had a great long weekend. Would stay again for sure. ##### Daniel M. Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2024 This review comes from a trusted partner site and has not been verified. ### 10/10 Excellent #### Katie N. 26 Jul 2024 #### Nice empire home. Enjoyed this home. Nice location for sleeping bear dunes and Glen Arbor. Enjoyed going to beach, multiple ice cream shops and restaurants. All walkable through Empire. I would stay here again. ##### Katie N. This review comes from a trusted partner site and has not been verified. ### 10/10 Excellent #### Sarah W. 7 Sept 2024 #### EVERYTHING & A Kitchen Sink! We absolutely adored our time here. We walked to the beach and downtown for ice cream. The home has endless games and movies to watch. The fire pit and comfortable outdoor space makes for some amazing star gazing. The kitchen felt like I was cooking at home, it had everything and some. The was one of the best places we've stayed up north. Totally recommend ##### Sarah W. Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2024 This review comes from a trusted partner site and has not been verified. ### 10/10 Excellent #### Genny D. 9 Sept 2024 #### Relax in Empire! We’ve been going to Empire for over 20 years and love the area! Sleeping bear is a great location, we loved the outdoor space, deck with comfy furniture. Our dog enjoyed the spacious yard. We all enjoyed the deer that spend a lot of time in the neighborhood. King bed was very comfortable. Nice kitchen, lots of space in the bathroom. Living room and dining area very spacious. Very enjoyable end of season getaway. Thank you ##### Genny D. Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2024 This review comes from a trusted partner site and has not been verified. ### 8/10 Good #### Wenjing W. 15 Sept 2024 #### all good except for the local team a nice and cleab house , good location, but the communication from local team is terrible ##### Wenjing W. Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2024 ### 8/10 Good #### Alicia M. 27 Jul 2024 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Great location, some issues The place was mostly up to date and notably newly renovated. The beds were comfortable. The shower had nice hot water. The washer and dryer worked well and was a plus with three kids. Internet worked great and there was a large selection of games for the kids. However, we did not care for the cameras around the home (front yard, back yard and front porch) and GoogleHome sensors which were throughout the home and even mounted to the ceiling. The kitchen didn’t have any blinds or curtains which overlooked the street and busy walking path. There was no DVD player remote. Half of the outlets in the living room and hall way area did not work. No guard rails on the deck which is a safety concern. We also had dresser drawers with someone else’s clothes in them and found hairs that were clearly not our own in the twin size beds. The kitchen was decently stocked, however found it strange that were personal medical supplies in the pantry cabinet (tube feeding supplies). I feel like the home could’ve used some sand toys for families using the beach, some beach chairs/umbrella and a laundry basket. Aside from this, the place is in a great location and did the job for our vacation to Empire. ##### Alicia M. 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