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Private home in Empire walkable to Lake Michigan
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2 bedrooms1 bathroom83 sq m
Popular amenities
- Parking available
- Air conditioning
- Barbecue grill
- Dryer
- Washer
- Kitchen
Explore the area

Empire, MI
- Philip A. Hart Visitor Center7 min walk
- Sleeping Bear Dunes National Lakeshore13 min walk
- Empire Bluff Trail17 min walk
- Traverse City, MI (TVC-Cherry Capital)41 min drive
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About this property
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You'll have the entire home to yourself and will only share it with other guests in your party.
Private home in Empire walkable to Lake Michigan
Located in town, Wilce Cottage is the perfect place to spend your vacation in Empire Michigan. This charming 2 bedroom, 1 bathroom home has a lot to offer from a foosball table, washer and dryer, games, comfortable beds and so much more. The location is prime with walking distance to Empire Beach- the sandy shores of Lake Michigan are just a 10-15 minute walk away! This home will comfortably sleep 5 guests. Wilce Cottage is the perfect home away from home and the memories made on this vacation will last a lifetime. Our guest services staff will be happy to assist you with recommendations for bike rentals and local attractions.
-- THE PROPERTY --
Private | WiFi |
Bedroom 1: Queen sized bed | Bedroom 2: Queen Sized bed | Additional sleeping: Sleeper sofa in living room Bathroom: Full bathroom with tub (narrow access)
OUTDOOR LIVING: dining set, grill, spacious lot
KITCHEN: Refrigerator, stove top, oven, microwave, cooking basics, coffee maker, toaster, paper towels/trash bags
INDOOR LIVING: TV with Roku stick, living room, foosball table, washer and dryer, board games/ puzzles
GENERAL: Linens, towels, heating, hair dryer, air conditioning window units, ceiling fans
FAQ: Quiet hours (10:00 PM-8:00 AM)
ACCESSIBILITY: steps into the home, washer and dryer downstairs, bathroom is narrow between wall and tub
PARKING: Driveway (2 vehicles)
-- THE LOCATION --
NATURE SCENE: Empire Beach (.5 miles/ 3 minutes), Sleeping Bear Sand Dunes (5.8 miles/ 10 minutes), Empire Bluff Trail (1.1 miles/ 4 minutes) Pierce Stocking Scenic Dr (6.5 miles/ 15 minutes), Sleeping Bear Heritage Trail/ 7.8 miles, 12 minutes) Big Glen Lake (9 miles, 13 minutes) Pyramid Point (14.7 miles/ 25 minutes)
SEE + DO: Empire Area Museum (.3 mile/ 1 minute) Empire Village shopping district (.2 miles/ 1 minute), Glen Arbor shopping district ( 8 miles/ 13 minutes) Crystal River Outfitters (8.2 miles/ 13 minutes)
TRAVERSE CITY (~24 miles/ 34 minutes): Cherry Festival, Great Lakes Children’s Museum, City Opera House, Clinch Park, Great Wolf Lodge Water Park, Downtown shopping and restaurants
WINE + DINE: Joe’s Friendly Tavern (.3 miles, 1 minute), Empire Village Inn (.3 miles/ 1 minute), Shipwreck Cafe( .2 miles/ 1 minute), Art’s Tavern (8.0 miles, 13 minutes), Cherry Public House (7.9 miles, 13 minutes)
AIRPORT: Cherry Capital Airport (28 miles)
-- REST EASY WITH US --
Northland Vacation Rentals welcomes you to unwind, relax, and get into vacation mode! When staying at one of our homes, we want to assure you that we will do our utmost to provide you with a wonderful place to stay. We take cleaning very seriously and make sure that all of our homes are well maintained. Should an issue arise- no worries! Our friendly staff is available 24/7 to promptly assist with any of your urgent needs.
-- POLICIES --
- No smoking
- No dogs/ pets allowed
- No events, bachelor/ bachelorette parties, or large gatherings
-No fireworks
- Please respect quiet hours from 10:00 PM-8:00 AM.
-Day guests must be approved by management if exceeding the capacity of 5 guests. Guests not adhering to this rule could face a fine or eviction as outlined in our terms and conditions that are agreed upon by renting our home. Capacity is strictly enforced and randomly checked.
- Must be at least 25 years old to book
- Additional fees and taxes may apply
- Photo ID may be required upon check-in
-Please refer to our terms and conditions for the house rules.
-Please see rental agreement for cancellation and refund policy. Management fees and booking fees are non-refundable.
We will provide a starter package of paper towel, toilet paper, garbage bags, hand soap, dish soap and/or dishwasher tabs if a dishwasher is available at the property. Depending on the length of your stay, you may need to purchase more of these items. Other items not included in this list are not guaranteed. Please reach out to management to inquire if a particular amenity is important to your stay, or plan accordingly.
-- THE PROPERTY --
Private | WiFi |
Bedroom 1: Queen sized bed | Bedroom 2: Queen Sized bed | Additional sleeping: Sleeper sofa in living room Bathroom: Full bathroom with tub (narrow access)
OUTDOOR LIVING: dining set, grill, spacious lot
KITCHEN: Refrigerator, stove top, oven, microwave, cooking basics, coffee maker, toaster, paper towels/trash bags
INDOOR LIVING: TV with Roku stick, living room, foosball table, washer and dryer, board games/ puzzles
GENERAL: Linens, towels, heating, hair dryer, air conditioning window units, ceiling fans
FAQ: Quiet hours (10:00 PM-8:00 AM)
ACCESSIBILITY: steps into the home, washer and dryer downstairs, bathroom is narrow between wall and tub
PARKING: Driveway (2 vehicles)
-- THE LOCATION --
NATURE SCENE: Empire Beach (.5 miles/ 3 minutes), Sleeping Bear Sand Dunes (5.8 miles/ 10 minutes), Empire Bluff Trail (1.1 miles/ 4 minutes) Pierce Stocking Scenic Dr (6.5 miles/ 15 minutes), Sleeping Bear Heritage Trail/ 7.8 miles, 12 minutes) Big Glen Lake (9 miles, 13 minutes) Pyramid Point (14.7 miles/ 25 minutes)
SEE + DO: Empire Area Museum (.3 mile/ 1 minute) Empire Village shopping district (.2 miles/ 1 minute), Glen Arbor shopping district ( 8 miles/ 13 minutes) Crystal River Outfitters (8.2 miles/ 13 minutes)
TRAVERSE CITY (~24 miles/ 34 minutes): Cherry Festival, Great Lakes Children’s Museum, City Opera House, Clinch Park, Great Wolf Lodge Water Park, Downtown shopping and restaurants
WINE + DINE: Joe’s Friendly Tavern (.3 miles, 1 minute), Empire Village Inn (.3 miles/ 1 minute), Shipwreck Cafe( .2 miles/ 1 minute), Art’s Tavern (8.0 miles, 13 minutes), Cherry Public House (7.9 miles, 13 minutes)
AIRPORT: Cherry Capital Airport (28 miles)
-- REST EASY WITH US --
Northland Vacation Rentals welcomes you to unwind, relax, and get into vacation mode! When staying at one of our homes, we want to assure you that we will do our utmost to provide you with a wonderful place to stay. We take cleaning very seriously and make sure that all of our homes are well maintained. Should an issue arise- no worries! Our friendly staff is available 24/7 to promptly assist with any of your urgent needs.
-- POLICIES --
- No smoking
- No dogs/ pets allowed
- No events, bachelor/ bachelorette parties, or large gatherings
-No fireworks
- Please respect quiet hours from 10:00 PM-8:00 AM.
-Day guests must be approved by management if exceeding the capacity of 5 guests. Guests not adhering to this rule could face a fine or eviction as outlined in our terms and conditions that are agreed upon by renting our home. Capacity is strictly enforced and randomly checked.
- Must be at least 25 years old to book
- Additional fees and taxes may apply
- Photo ID may be required upon check-in
-Please refer to our terms and conditions for the house rules.
-Please see rental agreement for cancellation and refund policy. Management fees and booking fees are non-refundable.
We will provide a starter package of paper towel, toilet paper, garbage bags, hand soap, dish soap and/or dishwasher tabs if a dishwasher is available at the property. Depending on the length of your stay, you may need to purchase more of these items. Other items not included in this list are not guaranteed. Please reach out to management to inquire if a particular amenity is important to your stay, or plan accordingly.
During your stay at this holiday home, you're just a quick walk from Philip A. Hart Visitor Center. You'll find features such as laundry facilities. Enjoy your stay with amenities like a kitchen and a TV in the holiday home.
- Air-conditioned home with kitchen, washing machine and living room
- Amenities include laundry facilities
- Within a 15-minute walk of Lake Michigan and Sleeping Bear Dunes National Lakeshore
Private home in Empire walkable to Lake Michigan offers its guests barbecue grills and laundry facilities. The front desk is open around the clock.
Property manager
Connie & Matt Kroll
Languages
English
Property amenities
Ski
- Cross-country skiing nearby
Internet
- Available in the house: WiFi
Parking and transport
- Car required
- Parking on site
Kitchen
- Coffee/tea maker
- Cookware, dishware, and utensils
- Hob
- Microwave
- Oven
- Refrigerator
- Toaster
Bedrooms
- 2 bedrooms
- Bedsheets provided
Bathroom
- 1 bathroom
- Hair dryer
- Towels provided
Living spaces
- Living room
Entertainment
- Books
- DVD player
- Games
- TV
Outdoor areas
- Barbecue grill
Laundry
- Laundry facilities
- Washing machine
Comfort
- Air conditioning
- Heating
Pets
- No pets allowed
Suitability/Accessibility
- Smoke-free property
Services and conveniences
- Iron/ironing board
Location highlights
- In a village
- On a lake
Things to do
- Foosball table
- Birdwatching nearby
- Cycling nearby
- Fishing nearby
- Golfing nearby
- Hiking/biking trails nearby
- Hunting nearby
- Kayaking nearby
- Motor boating nearby
- Snorkelling 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)
- Fire extinguisher
General
- Unit size: 895 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
Pets
- No pets allowed
Children and extra beds
- Children are welcome.
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
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
You will receive an email from the host with check-in and check-out instructions. You will also receive an email from Vrbo with a link to a Vrbo account, which will enable you to manage your booking.
Property is also known as
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