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Ridge Wood

Perfect 'up north' home near Sleeping Bear Dunes & Lake Michigan, deck, W/D
Perfect 'up north' home near Sleeping Bear Dunes & Lake Michigan, deck, W/D
Perfect 'up north' home near Sleeping Bear Dunes & Lake Michigan, deck, W/D

House in Empire, Michigan

Guests
8 Guests
Bedrooms
3 Bedrooms
Bathrooms
3 Bathrooms

Locally Owned & Operated

Central West Coast Michigan

Central West Coast Michigan

Casago Franchise Owner

Locally Owned & Operated
Rating3.88

What our guests are saying...

AI-generated from guest reviews for this property

Ridge Wood is described as a beautiful, spacious, and comfortable home that feels welcoming and well suited for a relaxing getaway. The property is praised for being very clean, well decorated, and thoughtfully equipped with plenty of space for families and groups. Ridge Wood offers a peaceful, private setting that feels tucked away and surrounded by trees while still providing easy access to nearby towns, shops, and local attractions. Guests also appreciated the great views, dark skies for stargazing, smooth check-in experience, and homey atmosphere that made the stay especially enjoyable.

Overview

Located in Empire, approximately two miles from Lake Michigan beach, this three-bedroom, three-bathroom family home is the perfect retreat for a memorable vacation with your loved ones! Spend quiet evenings on the front porch or deck admiring the views. The wooden interior of this darling home adds that rustic touch that will surely help you disconnect and enjoy your time out. Cozy up on the sofa and plan your next adventures along with your friends. When mealtime comes, the well-appointed kitchen will have your back with all major appliances, including a full-size fridge, stove, oven, dishwasher, and microwave. The beautiful wood dining table seats up to six, which is perfect for family meals or game nights. Additional amenities include free WiFi and an on-site washer/dryer.

Please note that this property does not have A/C.

WHAT'S NEARBY

AttractionDistance from home
Empire Bluff Trail0.9 Miles
Sleeping Bear Dunes National Lakeshore5.8 Miles
Dune Climb5.8 Miles
Sleeping Bear Point Coast Guard Station Maritime Museum7.8 Miles
Sleeping Bear Dunes Overlook8.5 Miles
The Homestead10.2 Miles
Crystal Lake Golf14.9 Miles
Crystal Mountain25.1 Miles
Mt. Holiday29.6 Miles

THINGS TO KNOW

  • The fireplace is not available for guests.
  • This property is managed by Vacasa Michigan LLC.

You must be 25 years or older to rent this property.

Amenities

Cable
Cable
Washer/dryer
Washer/dryer
DVD player
DVD player
Space heater
Space heater
Internet
Internet
Microwave
Microwave
Stove
Stove
TV
TV

Sleeping Arrangements

Bedroom 1

sleeps 2

Beds
1 queen bed

Bedroom 2

sleeps 2

Beds
2 twin beds

Bedroom 3

sleeps 2

Beds
1 queen bed

Common Space 1

sleeps 2

Beds
1 double bed

Location

Empire, Michigan, Home

(Exact address will be provided after booking)

Location

Rating

3.88
17 reviews
5 Star
47%
4 Star
12%
3 Star
29%
2 Star
6%
1 Star
6%
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Emily G2025-08-25

Overall we liked the house but there were some strange things that need to be addressed. The WiFi doesn’t work reliably which means you cannot stream anything on the TV. Just an FYI. There is also an ant issue and the infiltrate the kitchen counter. There was also a washer delivered during our first morning which could have been timed on a day when nobody was paying to rent the house. The house is spacious and suitable for a group. The other downside is that the sheets and blankets are poor quality. The trash can had 2 trash bags and beyond that the house didn’t supply trash bags. This seems like a simple amenity that we should not have had to go purchase ourselves. Lastly, the house doesn’t have AC so some of our group felt the house was overheated. If these key issues were resolved, I’d give a 5 star review for sure.

Mark C2025-08-14

Ants. No hurrah. Homeowner apparently knows of ant problem as there are ant traps visible. Wish we'd've known. There was no spray of immediate treatment in evidence at property. Ants were EVERYWHERE, and yes, of course, some made it home. Shower on main floor leaks water onto flooring and is danger hazard. Bed on main floor with two beds is broken and apparently known of by own as there was an extra mattress below the bed (weird, right?) so when it collapsed one didn't go too far. Instead of an extra mattrress, why not fix this? No worries on intruders coming in unnoticed and as screen door SLAMS shut. And QUITE loudly. Even after knwoing of this character trait of the house most of us weren't fast enough to prevent the slam. Habit soon came to avoid the close, convenient door and walk around the house to a deck entrance. I'm sure it is fixable, but it isn't fixed. Why provide a futon and call it a sleep space when one is provided no sheets or other bed linens?? Bring your own beach chairs, toys, blanket and beach towels, etc. as none are provided. Power went out and Vacasa rep came to investigate. We were in dark when she arrived. She had a flashlight, we didn't. Power was still out when she left us in dark, still with no flashlight or power. She could have left ius hers but didn't. If they fixed the items they clearly know to need attention, it might be an acceptable place, esp if the Ants didn't continue marching in

James B2025-08-05

Great house and location, with some caveats.

Julie F2025-07-06

The location and space were great. There was a lot of road noise and it was very hot in the house.

Gregory L2024-08-17

Pete B2024-08-15

Our family loved staying here. Everything was very clean, and peaceful location. It was the perfect place to unwind and enjoy downtime between activities and would definitely come back again.

$372
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Rating3.88

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