Title: Sleeping Bear Dunes Gateway. Reviews, Deals & Photos 2026 - Expedia.co.uk [See all properties](http://www.expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?regionId=&selected=78631213&adults=2&children=&sort=RECOMMENDED&useRewards=false&semdtl=&userIntent=&vip=false) Entire home # Sleeping Bear Dunes Gateway. ## Photo gallery for Sleeping Bear Dunes Gateway. ![Beach - Sleeping Bear Dunes Gateway. (Empire)](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/79000000/78640000/78631300/78631213/53033bb8.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=598&ra=fit) ![Golf - Sleeping Bear Dunes Gateway. (Empire)](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/79000000/78640000/78631300/78631213/9712e056.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![Property grounds - Sleeping Bear Dunes Gateway. (Empire)](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/79000000/78640000/78631300/78631213/05296cec.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![Golf - Sleeping Bear Dunes Gateway. (Empire)](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/79000000/78640000/78631300/78631213/ad68d629.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![Property grounds - Sleeping Bear Dunes Gateway. (Empire)](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/79000000/78640000/78631300/78631213/63b9d744.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) - Overview - Location - Amenities - Policies Between Lake Michigan and cherry orchards, this property offers a serene retreat with RV and dry tent sites. Explore the Empire Bluff trail or unwind at Empire Beach just minutes away, then relax in the great outdoors with an outdoor shower. ### Entire home 3 bedrooms1 bathroomSleeps 6 ## Popular amenities ## 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. ### Sleeping Bear Dunes Gateway. Nestled between Lake Michigan and 🍒 Orchards is a RV and dry tent sites Minutes from Empire Bluff trail, Empire Beach. Outdoor shower. This property sits on 140 acres. Horse riding, kayaking Etc. Come explore ## Property amenities ### Ski - Cross-country skiing nearby ### Bedrooms - 3 bedrooms ### Bathroom - 1 bathroom - Bathtub - Outdoor shower ### Pets - No pets allowed ### Suitability/Accessibility - Smoke-free property ### Location highlights - In a rural location ### Things to do - Basketball nearby - Birdwatching nearby - Ecotours nearby - Fishing nearby - Golfing nearby - Hiking/biking trails nearby - Horseback riding nearby - Hunting nearby - Kayaking nearby - Motor boating nearby - Mountain biking nearby - Sledding nearby - Snowmobiling nearby - Swimming nearby - Wildlife walks nearby - Windsurfing nearby - Winery tours nearby ### Safety features - Carbon monoxide detector not reported (host has not indicated whether there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property; consider bringing a portable detector) - Smoke detector not reported (host has not indicated whether there is a smoke detector on the property) ## Similar properties ![Sun-loungers, beach towels](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/35000000/34330000/34328300/34328295/37783ef4.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=469&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ### Stonegable: Perfect couples retreat;quiet, private, modern, close to everything! 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EU consumer law, including the right of withdrawal, will not apply to your booking. The cancellation policy set by the private host will cover your booking. 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 Parties and events (including family gatherings) are allowed on site. Maximum attendees: 16 Note from host: Additional fee required Host has not indicated whether there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property; consider bringing a portable detector with you on the trip Host has not indicated whether there is a smoke detector on the property 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 ## About the area Located in Empire, this holiday home is in a rural area. Lake Michigan and Lower Woodcock Lake Nature Preserve reflect the area's natural beauty and area attractions include Sleeping Bear Point Coast Guard Station Maritime Museum and Burnett Park. Make sure you get close to the area's animals with activities such as game walks and birdwatching. [Visit our Empire travel guide](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Empire.dx6320589) [View more Holiday homes in Empire](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Empire-Private-Holiday-Homes.d6320589-aaPrivateHolidayHomes.Travel-Guide-Accommodation) ![Map](https://maps.googleapis.com/maps/api/staticmap?&size=660x330&map_id=3b266eb50d2997c6¢er=44.794094,-86.04151&zoom=13&channel=expedia-HotelInformation&maptype=roadmap&scale=1&path=color:0xFFFFF|weight:2|fillcolor:0x005AEB7F|enc:evlpGl%7EclO%3FU%3FU%40U%3FU%40U%40U%3FU%40UBU%40U%40SBWBUBSBU%40UDSBUDSBUDSDSDSDUDSFSDSFQDSFSFQHSFQFQHQFQHQFQHQHOJQFOJOHOJOHMJOJOJMJMJMJMJMJMLKJKLKLKJKLILKLILIJINILILGLGNGLGLGNGLENELENENCLCNELCNCNANCNALANAN%3FNAN%3FN%3FN%3FL%3FN%40N%3FN%40N%40N%40LBN%40NBLBNDNBLBNDNDLDLDNFLFNFLFLFLHNFLHLHLHJHLJLHLJLJJJLJJJJLLLJLHLLLJLHNJNHLJNHNJNHNHPHPHNHPFPHPFPHPFPFRFPFRDRFPFRDRDRFTDRBRDRDTBRDTBRBTBTBR%40TBV%40RBT%40T%40T%40T%3FT%40T%40T%3FT%3FT%3FT%3FT%3FT%3FTATAT%3FTATAVARCTATCTATCRCTCTCRETCRETERCRERGTERERGRGREPGRGRGPGPIPGPIPGRININIRININKNINKNINKLINKLMLILKLMLKLKJMJKJMJMJMJMHKHMJMFMHOFMHMHMDOFMFOFMDMDODODMBODOBMBOBO%40MBO%40O%40O%40O%40O%3FM%3FO%3FO%3FO%3FO%3FOAOAMAOAOCOAOCMCOCMEOCOEMEOEMEOGMGMGOEMIMGMGOKKGMKMIMIMKKKMKMKKKMKKMKMKMKMKMKMKOKMIOKOIOKOGOKOIQIQGOISGQIQGQGQIQGSGQESGSESGSESEUESESESCUESCUESAUCUCSCUCUAUAUCSAW%3FUAUAU%3FUAU%3FU%3FU&key=AIzaSyCYjQus5kCufOpSj932jFoR_AJiL9yiwOw&signature=7HZnmVvTiBsD0iI0CI9BaDnGCBs=) Empire, MI ### What's nearby - ![Sleeping Bear Dunes National Lakeshore featuring general coastal views](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/6320584/211350a6-ea0c-4a17-ba77-f924811585bf.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=115.61&rh=65.03&ra=fit&q=high) Sleeping Bear Dunes National Lakeshore 4 min drive \- 2.5 miles - ![Fall color tour in Northern Michigan. Endless beauty. #OnTheRoad](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/553248621532659745/41053ead-8626-4dfb-a2ce-e9e3df68838b.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=115.61&rh=65.03&ra=fit&q=high) Empire Bluff Trail 5 min drive \- 1.6 miles - ![Sunrise on Little Glen Lake in Glen Arbor Michigan](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/553248635976196896/b26e02e4-36d1-4aab-b1ef-65e23fd4dc7a.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=115.61&rh=65.03&ra=fit&q=high) Little Glen Lake 11 min drive \- 7.6 miles - ![Pie is Life! ](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/3577/46519bfa-739e-470f-b723-fd8d051380e4.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=115.61&rh=65.03&ra=fit&q=high) Front Street 35 min drive \- 28.8 miles - ![Lake cabins abandoned on coast during winter with frozen lake](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/6331735/386be914-2d61-41f4-9067-b7c598d1f4b1.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=115.61&rh=65.03&ra=fit&q=high) Crystal Mountain 36 min drive \- 29.4 miles ### Getting around - Traverse City, MI (TVC-Cherry Capital) 44 min drive ### Restaurants - Joes Friendly Tavern 5 min drive - Shipwreck Cafe 4 min drive - La Becasse 16 min drive - Empire Village Pizza & Spirits 5 min drive - Trattoria Funistrada 16 min drive ## Frequently asked questions ### Is Sleeping Bear Dunes Gateway. pet-friendly? ### What time is check-in at Sleeping Bear Dunes Gateway.? ### What time is check-out at Sleeping Bear Dunes Gateway.? ### Where is Sleeping Bear Dunes Gateway. located? ## Have a question? 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