What a great getaway! Cozy cottage, walking distance to beach and town. Kitchen is fully stocked, linens and towels provided. David was a fabulous host! Will definitely stay here again!
It was very comfortable and up to date. Very nicely appointed kitchen- many appliances and tableware. The only problem was
the tv which was inconsistent in the turnon process.
the tv
Clean, pretty ranch house in Empire MI that is located close to the commercial area and the beach. Big kitchen and bathroom. Electrical outlets did not work on two walls in back bedroom. Notified owner and not resolved during our 6 day stay. No TV channels available only streaming. Nice, open back deck with mature trees around the house.
Location is great BUT house had a lot of ants inside, no ant spray. Manager said there was a grill, no gas in tank. Couch is literally falling apart. Needs some TLC for the price
We stayed at Buena Vista many years ago, and I was traveling with my mother and we decided to stay again. The place was clean inside, but the grass needed cutting, I don't think the deck, patio and chairs have been cleaned yet this year. We killed a couple of mice in the kitchen. The TV didn't work until the second night, which is difficult for me because my mom is 87 and likes that she likes. They advertise they supple soap, but all they had was used bars of soap stacked in a solo cup. No hot water for a shower. It's luke warm for about 3 minutes and then turns cold. Remodeling is nice, but the front/ back door scrape on the floor. There is quite a bit of wildlife in the yard and across the street which was cool.
I wouldn't stay again, I work very hard and many hours a week and when I stay somewhere I guess I hold a high standard. I think it is over priced for what there is too offer no hot water, killing your own mice. Not for me, but if you don't mind those things, then enjoy your stay.
We stayed for the 4th of July week (price was jacked up for this week). The place was comfortable but with little amenities. No facial tissues, no spices except salt and pepper, no games or beach chairs. Itâs a basic rental. We ran out of hot water after one shower. The propane tank ran out. Only one towel bar in bathroom for a four person rental. No nightstand for your phone or glasses in either bedroom. No place to set your suitcase in one bedroom except the game table. Just a few hangers in closet. No wifi. The kitchen floor was a hot mess. The kitchen subfloor was flexing as you walked so the ceramic tiles and grout would make a crunchy sound as you walked across like it was cracking. I called the owner on our last day to tell him that we had issues with the hot water and propane. I was disappointed he didnât even say, I am sorry this happened or maybe give a little discount for our next stay.
Buena Vista was the perfect location for a relaxing weekend. The cottage was within walking distance of downtown Empire where we visited art galleries, ate at Joe's friendly tavern, purchased amazing chocolate at the Grocer's Daughter and walked to the Lake for beautiful sunsets. The cottage was a short car ride from other towns like Glen Arbor and activities like the Sleeping Bear Dunes. The cottage was quiet, comfortable and a peaceful for a much needed end of the summer vacation.
This is the 1st time we have stayed in town and we loved it. We come to the area yearly and usually stay in a cabin in between traverse and empire but decided to focus on going to the beach this trip. Quite location with a good size yard for our kids to play. Walked to the beach and town a few times a day. Did hike a few trails and went to neighboring glen arbor for a day. Only downfall which is no fault to anyone but the house is not ment for tall people. My husband had to duck thru doors and the shower was pretty impossible for him he showered on his knees. Even with this we would still rent again.
This is a super cute cottage, great location, quiet, peaceful!!
Needs a thorough cleaning. No sheets on the beds or in the house. Maybe a simple oversight but inconvenient nonetheless as we arrived late. Linens were provided the next day.
Very relaxing vacation. We enjoyed the short walk to the beach daily. We also like to eat at Joeâs friendly Tavern. We want to come again soon. Thanks
We really enjoyed our stay at the house! We've come to Empire year after year during the summer. It's a great location, walkable to everything and we could bring our dogs which is a rare find in town. The house was clean and had everything we needed during the stay.
We enjoyed our stay in the cute little yellow house. Liked the shade trees and back deck. Kitchen had all we needed to make meals. Itâs on a quiet street but just a short walk to Front Street. We donât usually watch TV on vacation, but with Olympics underway, it was great to have a TV with lots of channels.