The location is excellent to access the quaint downtown and beach. The home was comfortable/cozy for our stay w 6 adults. Beds are comfortable too. You are sharing the outdoor ammenities with another VRBO family. Our experience was positive.
This property is perfect for families that love the Michigan shore! Just a quick one minute easy walk and you can be at the shore playing, soaking up the sun or hunting for great rocks. Itâs so convenient to everything.
My husband and I enjoyed this property it is very close to Lake Michigan in the very cute Village of Empire. Would recommend and hope to be back for future visits.
This property is in the best location. 5 minutes from beach and beautiful backyard sunsets. The house itself is very roomy. Enough space for 6 adults. We enjoyed kayaking, hiking, parasailing (traverse city) walking the beach and having a sunset campfire on the beach with smores. Great week. We would stay again.
Great place to stay when visiting Empire. Steps away from Lake Michigan. Much roomier than we thought prior to arriving. Was nice to have an open second floor loft with 3 beds for the kids and the master bedroom on main floor not far but not too close. Owner very responsive to any communication .Will stay here again in the future. Parking in carport very snug so just be careful pulling in and out not to hit pillars.
We have stayed at this property before and will likely stay at this property in the future if it is available. It is in a superb location, and it is a very nice house overall, if I had to give constructive criticism I would say, it could use some interior updates to furniture and a good outdoor cleaning around all the benches, patios and windows.
The location is wonderful! You can walk to the beach and to businesses in Empire. We saw multiple deer every day behind the house. The property was clean and well stocked. It had lots of hooks-- that is so helpful. The only drawback was having to pack towels and sheets, but that is clearly listed. We enjoyed exploring Empire, Sleeping Bear and Glen Arbor. We would definitely stay again.
We absolutely loved our stay here and were pleasantly surprised at all the room we had between the 3 floors!! We loved being in walking distance to everything. The only complaint we had was the sewer smell when we first arrived, but were able to resolve this by opening the windows which we ended up leaving open during our stay, which was lovely to wake up to the sound of the water! The only recommendation we had would be to update the pan collection to a non stick setđ
We had a great time here! The check in process was seamless & contact with the property owner was easy. We loved how close it was to the beach & walked down nearly every morning and night of our stay. While still too chilly for a full beach day, the access was great. The home was clean & a great spot for our group. Keep in mind there is only one bedroom with a door, so privacy is at a premium.
Had a great time. Mother Nature didnât really cooperate. Loved the location close to the beach, area places around to visit. Kids had fun riding bikes, climbing dunes, and playing on the beach. Thanks for allowing us to spend time in this location.
Four friends, 65 yrs and upâŠstayed three very relaxing and comfortable days! We couldnât have been more pleased. The home was immaculate, roomy, and very pleasant. We had the opportunity to meet the host, and he was very nice and helpful. We were all very delighted with our stay. Location to the beach is a bonus! Thank you.
We had such a lovely time, cozy in the rain and running down to the beach to build sandcastles in the sun. And I fished in the mornings before anyone else woke up! Numerous deer, four otters, a red crane and a bald eagleâŠso cool! You can *walk* to the Empire Bluff trailhead! We will definitely be back!!
This property is exactly where you want to be in Empire â a short walk from the beach and from downtown. You can see the lake from the living room. The carport made loading and unloading very convenient, especially with the rain we got during our weekend. The kitchen is large and nicely equipped. We had everything we needed to cook breakfast, including a coffee maker and filters.
There are two large bathrooms with showers. The main bedroom is large and comfortable. We didnât sleep upstairs but there are three beds up there and some extra seating.
The property was homey and had everything we wanted without being cluttered. We had a wonderful stay. I will definitely try to stay here again the next time Iâm in the area.
Location is everything for this beachy loftstyle home in Empire. Our family loved that we could walk everywhere we wanted to go (3 minute walk to Lake Michigan beach, same to main drag of town) and have short drives to nearby attractions such as the Sleeping Bear Lakeshore, trails, Glen Arbor. The home was large enough for us to be comfortable and we never really even utilized the basement area or washer and dryer as our days were filled up with all the fun the area has to offer. The larger kitchen made cooking easy as well as the Weber grill outback. Though very close to its sister property, it has complete privacy and was very quiet other than a lot of both foot and vehicle traffic going by, as you're one of the last houses on the road to the public beach.
We visited over 4th of July weekend and were not sure of what to expect, but were very pleased that even on the busiest days, it was still a very family friendly area and we never felt like it was too crowded. We enjoyed a fantastic fireworks show from the window of the spacious master bedroom, too!
If youre looking to explore Empire and its surrounding area this is a great rental, especially for families of young children.
This place is super close to the beach. A short walk even for a barefoot little kid. There is a playground and a beautiful beach. The beach is sandy, but just in the water is very rocky, bring water shoes to protect your feet.
The house was super clean. Bring your own sheets and towels, but there is a comforter on each bed and plenty of extra blankets in the closet. It was really nice to have 2 bathrooms, and they also provide a parking pass for the beach (which you otherwise have to pay to park at).
The town is small, but just fine with like 3 little restaurants and a few shops. Short drive to sleeping bear dunes, glen lake, and a 12 stop scenic drive that was worthwhile. Also very close to Glen Arbor where there are even more restaurants and shops and a grocery store.
We spent most days going to the beach, but also hiked the dunes (took us 3 hours and was a good workout), and went on the scenic drive and a different restaurant each day. Great stay!
First the good: the proximity to Empire Beach was outstandingâa short, easy walk. There were lots of nightlights and lamps providing soft lighting. The beds were comfortable. The large bathroom vanity on the main level was so nice as we could have all our items within easy reach. The carport was a nice covered area to protect or vehicle. The patio and backyard area were very nice for sitting out and enjoying the views.
The bad: There was a very large area of dried fecal matter on the underside of the toilet seat in the lower level bathroom requiring us to clean the entire bathroom as we were then unsure of the cleanliness of the room. Also there were many cobwebs and dead bugs on the interior of the small lower level window and a spider in the upstairs bed, also cobwebs on the underside of table in lower levelâpossibly the home could benefit from a pest control service and, again, better cleaning. Several light bulbs were burned out in both the bathrooms and in some of the lamps and we could not locate any replacements in the home. There was what appeared a tablecloth tucked in and covering the couch seat cushions of the couch on the main level. In needing to reposition this several times, it was noted that the seat cushions were dirty, as was the top back of the couchâpossibly cleaning the upholstery would be a better choice. Unfinished wood trim around kitchen cabinets/flooring completed the impression that the attention to detail in this home was lacking. We have rented MANY vacation homes in the past, and while some of these items were not terrible, this was a somewhat disappointing property.
Empire has been my family's vacation Happy Place for 26 years, so staying this close to our favorite beach was perfect. This home was clean and comfortable. The Master bedroom had a fantastic view of South Bar Lake.
We already booked our stay with this host for 2024!
Very pleasant stay. The house was exceptionally clean and comfortable and had everything we needed. But the highlight is the property's location. It features beautiful views of the lakes and natural areas, with easy access to virtually everything, including the Sleeping Bear Dunes. We can't wait to visit in the summer when we can bring our bikes and use the kayaks.
Although I rarely have the opportunity to meet our guests face to face, I enjoy getting to know you through phone calls, email and correspondence. I am a family man who is grateful to have found a little piece of heaven in Empire at Park Place which we enjoy sharing with others who appreciate and respect the home and the area.