Home in the charming village of Empire. Walk to Lake Michigan beaches.

Beach
3 bedrooms, iron/ironing board, free WiFi, bed sheets
Smart TV, DVD player, books
Fridge, microwave, oven, stovetop
Towels

About this house rental

Situated in Empire, this lovely house for $391 per night is a fantastic choice for your next vacation. Prime summer reservations must be Saturday to Saturday. Watch the deer from the screened-in porch at this lovely centennial home in Empire. Deer Hill has 3 bedrooms and 2 bathrooms and sleeps 11. It is less than a 1/2 mile to a beautiful Lake Michigan beach. This house has three levels so there is room to spread out. This area on a quiet side street is perfect for taking a walk or riding your bike. Outside you will find a large, grassy yard with a deck and fire pit. It is just five miles to the Sleeping Bear Dune Climb. This area is stunning and offers many outdoor activities, great places to dine, and beautiful sunsets to watch. No pets allowed. -- THE PROPERTY -- Sleeps 11. Bedroom 1: queen bed || Bedroom 2: queen bed || Bedroom 3: two twin beds || Basement family room: two twin beds and trundle (three twins) || Living room: queen sofa bed OUTDOORS: Fire pit, charcoal grill, grassy lawn, deck, screened porch, outdoor dining table & chairs, bikes (single-speed cruisers) INDOORS: WiFi, YouTube TV, Roku, smart TV, DVD player KITCHEN: Fully equipped, cooking basics, dishware & flatware, microwave, toaster, drip coffee maker, dishwasher, trash bags, paper towels GENERAL: Washer & dryer, towels & linens, toilet paper, bar soap, two portable A/C units MISC: EV charging station, living space on three levels PARKING: space for four vehicles -- POLICIES -- - No pets allowed - No smoking - No events, parties, or large gatherings - Must be at least 18 years old to book - Additional fees and taxes may apply - Cancellation: For reservations between Memorial Day and Labor Day, cancellations must be received at least 90 days prior to arrival in order for a full refund to be issued. No refunds will be issued for cancellations received less than 90 days prior to arrival. For off-season reservations, cancellations must be received at least 30 days prior to arrival. No refunds will be issued for cancellations received less than 30 days prior to arrival.

Amenities

Air conditioner
Kitchen / Kitchenette
Internet / Wifi
Laundry
Balcony / Patio
Dishwasher
TV
Garden
Family friendly

Map of Empire, MI

Reviews

4.6/5.0
Outstanding(62 Reviews)
4.0
star 5 empty
Sep 2023
Rating Details: The property manager was adequately helpful. The vacation rental was very clean. I was very happy with the location. I was satisfied with the condition of the vacation rental. Overall, I recommend this vacation rental. Reviewer Comments: Location was great for the empire hill climb. There was a lot of room for our whole family. I didn’t like the extra steps I had to take to accommodate the rental management company, or their app.
5.0
Sep 2022
Rating Details: The property manager was very helpful. The vacation rental was spotless. I was very happy with the location. I was very satisfied with the condition of the vacation rental. Overall, I recommend this vacation rental. Reviewer Comments: We enjoyed our stay at Deer Hill. The location is fantastic with just a few blocks from the beach, ice cream, restaurants and the cute town of Empire! The house is dated but bedrooms and bathrooms up to date and very clean and neat. The kitchen was very well stocked and clean! I highly recommend staying in this rental!
8.0
Sep 2022
We had a great time in Empire and surrounding area. The house is perfectly located to walk to The Friendly and the lake. The house was well stocked and was very clean. There were 6 adults and we were comfortable - we all slept well. We didn’t use the basement. The kitchen has just about everything you would need to cook a meal - the grocery in Glen Arbor is very good. We made breakfast at the house everyday. There is a screened in porch and it needed some bug clean up - but it was not a big deal. We enjoyed watching the deer eat the apples. There are lots of bikes and many games available for families. It is not a new house - screens are worn and floors sag - but is comfortable and big enough for people to gather and to get away for a nap. We had no issues and would happily go back.
4.0
star 5 empty
Sep 2022
We had a great time in Empire and surrounding area. The house is perfectly located to walk to The Friendly and the lake. The house was well stocked and was very clean. There were 6 adults and we were comfortable - we all slept well. We didn’t use the basement. The kitchen has just about everything you would need to cook a meal - the grocery in Glen Arbor is very good. We made breakfast at the house everyday. There is a screened in porch and it needed some bug clean up - but it was not a big deal. We enjoyed watching the deer eat the apples. There are lots of bikes and many games available for families. It is not a new house - screens are worn and floors sag - but is comfortable and big enough for people to gather and to get away for a nap. We had no issues and would happily go back.
6.0
Aug 2022
Pros...First off, lovely area with close proximity to the beach and lots of outdoor activities. There were bikes available to use. The deer visited daily to the backyard and ate from the apple trees and that was enjoyable to watch. House was spacious for 11 adults, but air matresses were used in place of twin beds located in basement and pull-out in living room. All the bathrooms were in good working order with good water pressure for showers and toilets flushed without issues. Wi-fi was solid. Cons...We arrived on an exceptionally hot and humid day and despite the portable air conditioner in living room, it was extremely uncomfortable. We knew there would be no central air, but half the windows would not open, so it was very hard to even get air circulated. Some fans were available, but they truly didn't help much, esp since some windows wouldn't open. Fortunately, it cooled down on day 3 and it was tolerable the rest of the week. The house was in need of some maintenance. Screened-in porch was not as pictured and truly disappointing. The screens were ripped in multiple areas and duct taped in an attempt to repair. Everything was dingy and very much needed a good cleaning. Door jams filthy, floor unswept with spider webs with giant eggs in corners of room, broken string of lights loosely hanging around windows, just dirty looking...housekeeping was DEFINITELY an issue throughout the house. The kitchen floor was dirty, there was no way it was mopped before our arrival. Bottoms of feet black after a couple hours walking inside the house. Multiple dishes pulled from cupboard were not clean, a lot had dried, crusted food on them. Cupboards crammed with left over food items from what I would presume previous renters. The entire house, especially the kitchen, needed a deep cleaning. The side door, which was main entrance had screen ripped and hanging half off allowing bugs to fly in. A chipmunk was a daily visitor to the back porch and one day climbed thru the open unscreened kitchen window and nibbled on fruit left on counter. Management company was apologetic about the housekeeping issues asked if wanted someone to come out. I initially said no, but after realizing how dirty the screened in porch was I changed my mind and told them I would, but no one ever showed up and we ended up cleaning it up enough to sit out there Overall, house has good bones, but needs a little more love and attention to bring it back to what it deserves
3.0
star 4 emptystar 5 empty
Aug 2022
Pros...First off, lovely area with close proximity to the beach and lots of outdoor activities. There were bikes available to use. The deer visited daily to the backyard and ate from the apple trees and that was enjoyable to watch. House was spacious for 11 adults, but air matresses were used in place of twin beds located in basement and pull-out in living room. All the bathrooms were in good working order with good water pressure for showers and toilets flushed without issues. Wi-fi was solid. Cons...We arrived on an exceptionally hot and humid day and despite the portable air conditioner in living room, it was extremely uncomfortable. We knew there would be no central air, but half the windows would not open, so it was very hard to even get air circulated. Some fans were available, but they truly didn't help much, esp since some windows wouldn't open. Fortunately, it cooled down on day 3 and it was tolerable the rest of the week. The house was in need of some maintenance. Screened-in porch was not as pictured and truly disappointing. The screens were ripped in multiple areas and duct taped in an attempt to repair. Everything was dingy and very much needed a good cleaning. Door jams filthy, floor unswept with spider webs with giant eggs in corners of room, broken string of lights loosely hanging around windows, just dirty looking...housekeeping was DEFINITELY an issue throughout the house. The kitchen floor was dirty, there was no way it was mopped before our arrival. Bottoms of feet black after a couple hours walking inside the house. Multiple dishes pulled from cupboard were not clean, a lot had dried, crusted food on them. Cupboards crammed with left over food items from what I would presume previous renters. The entire house, especially the kitchen, needed a deep cleaning. The side door, which was main entrance had screen ripped and hanging half off allowing bugs to fly in. A chipmunk was a daily visitor to the back porch and one day climbed thru the open unscreened kitchen window and nibbled on fruit left on counter. Management company was apologetic about the housekeeping issues asked if wanted someone to come out. I initially said no, but after realizing how dirty the screened in porch was I changed my mind and told them I would, but no one ever showed up and we ended up cleaning it up enough to sit out there Overall, house has good bones, but needs a little more love and attention to bring it back to what it deserves
5.0
Jul 2022
Beach house
Beach house
Rating Details: The property manager was very helpful. The vacation rental was very clean. I was very happy with the location. I was more than satisfied with the condition of the vacation rental. Overall, I recommend this vacation rental. Reviewer Comments: Overall excellent
10.0
Jul 2022
So close to the beach, and cute shops. The apple trees in the back yard are a daily snack for deer, rabbits, and squirrels. Well stocked home.

FAQs

How much does this house cost compared to others in Empire?

The average price for a rental in Empire is $206 per night. This rental is $185 above the average.

Is parking included with this house?

Parking is not specified as an available amenity at Home in the charming village of Empire. Walk to Lake Michigan beaches.. For more information, we encourage you to contact the property about where to park.

Is there a pool at this house?

We didn’t find pool listed as an amenity for this house. It may be worth double checking if a pool is important for your stay.

Is Home in the charming village of Empire. Walk to Lake Michigan beaches. pet friendly?

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What amenities are available at Home in the charming village of Empire. Walk to Lake Michigan beaches.?

We found 9 amenities for this rental. This includes air conditioner, kitchen / kitchenette, internet / wifi, laundry, and balcony / patio.

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