Empire Escape

Peaceful, two-story home with a firepit & washer/dryer - close to the beach
Peaceful, two-story home with a firepit & washer/dryer - close to the beach
Peaceful, two-story home with a firepit & washer/dryer - close to the beach

House in Empire, Michigan

Guests
9 Guests
Bedrooms
2 Bedrooms
Bathrooms
3 Bathrooms

Locally Owned & Operated

Central West Coast Michigan

Central West Coast Michigan

Casago Franchise Owner

Locally Owned & Operated
Rating3.82

What our guests are saying...

AI-generated from guest reviews for this property

Empire Escape is a large, spacious home with a thoughtful layout that offers everything needed for a comfortable stay. The home is described as clean, peaceful, and cozy, with an open living, dining, and kitchen area that feels both welcoming and roomy. Its setting among the woods creates a relaxing atmosphere with lovely natural surroundings. Empire Escape is conveniently located within walking distance of the public beach, restaurants, and nearby hiking trails. Guests also appreciated the outdoor deck, firepit, and well-stocked kitchen with plenty of pots and pans.

Overview

Tucked away within a peaceful, wooded neighborhood, and located within a half-mile of the famous Empire Bluff Trail as well as Empire Beach (once named the best freshwater beach in North America), this two-story home is ready to welcome you and your guests to Northwest Michigan.

Boasting a rustic, open feel and an inviting, sunlit great room with a vaulted ceiling, this spacious vacation rental comes with everything you need for the perfect getaway. Prepare your favorite recipes in the well-equipped, full kitchen, and then dine at the adjacent table for four, or indulge in an alfresco experience outside on your furnished deck. Out back, you'll also find a large, grassy yard framed by wooded lots to either side where you can watch for visiting wildlife, plus a firepit ready for s'mores, stories, and stargazing.

Back inside, this home includes two comfortably furnished living areas with TVs for streaming your favorite channels, a washer/dryer, and plenty of board games for in-home entertainment.

WHAT’S NEARBY

AttractionDistance from home
Empire Bluff Trail0.6 Miles
Sleeping Bear Dunes National Lakeshore6.0 Miles
Dune Climb6.3 Miles
Sleeping Bear Point Coast Guard Station Maritime Museum8.2 Miles
Sleeping Bear Dunes Overlook8.9 Miles
The Homestead10.5 Miles
Crystal Lake Golf14.9 Miles
Crystal Mountain25.1 Miles
Mt. Holiday30.0 Miles

THINGS TO KNOW

  • Streaming TV services require guest accounts to access.
  • This property is managed by Vacasa Michigan LLC.

You must be 21 years or older to rent this property.

Amenities

Central AC
Central AC
Gas grill
Gas grill
Beach access
Beach access
Board games
Board games
Cable
Cable
Washer/dryer
Washer/dryer
DVD player
DVD player
Space heater
Space heater
Internet
Internet
Snowbird-friendly
Snowbird-friendly
Microwave
Microwave
Patio
Patio
Stove
Stove
TV
TV

Sleeping Arrangements

Bedroom 1

sleeps 2

Beds
1 king bed

Bedroom 2

sleeps 3

Beds
3 twin beds

Common Space 1

sleeps 1

Beds
1 sofa bed

Common Space 2

sleeps 1

Beds
1 sofa bed

Location

Empire, Michigan, Home

(Exact address will be provided after booking)

Location

Rating

3.82
11 reviews
5 Star
27%
4 Star
27%
3 Star
45%
2 Star
0%
1 Star
0%
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Robert P2025-08-09

Love Empire, and this house fit the bill for our party of seven - almost. Close enough to town, the beach, Empire Bluff and everything we love to do there. Plenty of space to spread out, and comfortable enough furniture for a rental home. Even the folks on the sofa bed said it was "pretty reasonable," and sofa beds can be brutal. That's the great . The not so great - the listing said air conditioning. There was none. We came planning to do a lot of cooking for our meals, and the "fully stocked kitchen" had 6 forks for our party of 7. You might be able to find 7 drinking glasses, but they be an assortment of sizes from juice to pint glasses, and in pretty worn shape. Finally the bugs. There were a lot - and I gave it a pass, as the house is in the woods on the outskirts of town, but there's no reason the front porch couldn't be swept clean of cobwebs and dust. It made the place a little more decrepit-feeling than it needed to be. All-in-all, a fair home, but certainly not the best we've stayed in in Empire.

Cassandra S2025-08-04

The house has loads of space to spread out, and is within walking district to the beach and restaurants.

Jessica H2024-10-27

This was a good spot for a relaxing getaway. My friend and I loved that it was within walking distance of both the public beach in Empire and the Empire Bluffs trailhead. The open-plan living/dining/kitchen area had the perfect balance of coziness and space to feel like a comfortable hang-out spot for two, even though the house itself was fairly large. The outside deck offered a welcoming space to appreciate the adjacent grove of sugar maples dressed in their autumnal fire. I will definitely be keeping this property in mind for future stays.

Barbara S2024-10-05

Convenient location. Comfortable bed and beautiful deck. Comfortable living room furniture. No dishwasher or disposal. Bad smell inside that we finally figured out was a dead animal by the lower back entry (we didn’t use the lower level). The TV is the main bedroom is tiny and antique.

Nathan K2024-09-29

Large home with everything you need for your stay. Loved the layout and the firepit.

David J2024-09-11

More house than needed but only two bedrooms and one with bunk beds. Insects and bugs present

$171
avg / night
Rating3.82

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