[See all properties](http://www.expedia.ca/Hotel-Search?regionId=&adults=2&children=&sort=RECOMMENDED&useRewards=false&semdtl=&userIntent=&vip=false) Entire home # The Salisbury House in Empire Close to Beach Vacation home with kitchen, near Lake Michigan ![Beach](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/34000000/33710000/33703400/33703310/1b195257.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=598&ra=fit) ![Exterior](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/34000000/33710000/33703400/33703310/52765095.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![TV, fireplace](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/34000000/33710000/33703400/33703310/9148ca6c.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![Dining](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/34000000/33710000/33703400/33703310/df3be153.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![Outdoor dining](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/34000000/33710000/33703400/33703310/b5661420.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) - Overview - Amenities - Policies - Location The Salisbury House in Empire Close to Beach provides amenities like a garden and laundry facilities. Guests can connect to in-room WiFi. 9.8 Exceptional ### Entire home 3 bedrooms2 bathroomsSleeps 61575 sq ft ## Popular amenities - Dryer - Washer - Fireplace - Outdoor space - Air conditioning - Kitchen ## Add dates for prices Check-in Check-out Travellers ## About this property ### Entire place You'll have the entire home to yourself and will only share it with other guests in your party. ### The Salisbury House in Empire Close to Beach Summary: The Salisbury House has 3 bedrooms, 2 bathrooms, a 2 car garage, a private yard, back deck, and is located across from the park, in the Village of Empire! The Space: This home comfortably accommodates 6 guests with three bedrooms featuring queen size beds. The master suite offers a jacuzzi tub and shower. While the shared guest bath features a shower/tub combo. The open-concept floor plan in the main area is perfect for gathering with friends. The backyard deck is perfect for outside dining in the warm weather. Across a sleepy street from the house is a small park, perfect for families. Next to the park with a baseball diamond and public tennis courts. Quiet and quaint retreat in the village of Empire, surrounded by the Sleeping Bear Dunes National Lakeshore Park. Enjoy this well-appointed home that is located three blocks from Lake Michigan's Empire beach. Across the street for the house is a small park with a climbing structure, basketball court, and pickleball. This home is the perfect base camp to take in the scenic lakeshore, visit the quaint towns nearby and escape from the hustle and bustle. Located in the Village of Empire you can walk to the village shops and dining. Take a short drive to access the Heritage Trail, Park Visitors Center, and the Dunes climb or visit some of our Nation's most breathtaking views at Pyramid Point, Pierce Stocking, and Empire Bluffs. Empire's beach has two adjacent beaches-one on Lake Michigan and one on South Bar Lake (has a small boat launch for fishing boats) which is ideal for groups of people who want a beach day and swimming area. Empire public beach area offers a playground with a climbing structure, basketball court, volleyball, restrooms as well as a picnic area, fire pits, and swimming dock and offers fun for everyone! Be sure to stay for the epic sunsets so plan ahead and bring a chair and a drink (remember, no glass on the beaches) and end your evenings in picturesque Northern Michigan manner. Explore all that Pure Michigan has to offer and stay with us in Empire! Rental Policy: \- No smoking or fireworks are permitted \- No pets \- No events, parties, or large gatherings are permitted. \- Minimum booking age is 25. To help you relax and enjoy your stay, we have partnered with Safely to provide all reservations with damage protection. The cost for Safely is $49 for 1-29 nights, $249 for 30-59 nights, $319 for 60-89 nights, and $390 for 90-119 nights. All reservations will initially be charged a $49 Safely Damage Insurance Fee. For stays longer than 29 nights, the additional charges will be processed after booking. All reservations are subject to the guest agreement terms, conditions, and fees. Guest Access: This property features self-check-in. Check-in is permitted between 4:00 pm -10:00 pm. Guest are responsible for having their check-in instruction before arrival. Check-in instructions are sent after completing our guest check-in form and agreeing to our terms of service. The home's property address will also be sent separately 72 hours prior to check-in. The Neighborhood: Empire Township Getting Around: Car is required. Other Things to Note: Guests are provided with a small amount of the basic essentials including 2 rolls of paper towels, 2 rolls of toilet paper in each bathroom, 2 laundry pods, 2 dish pods, a full dish soap dispenser, and full soap dispensers in each bathroom, and basic cleaning supplies. Guests are not to use the host's inventory of bulk supplies left at the property and should be prepared to supply their own as needed for longer stays. CHECK OUT INSTRUCTIONS: •November-April: Set the heat/thermostat to 55 degrees and close the blinds. •May-October: Shut off everything and close the blinds. •Strip beds (not mattress pads) and pile all sheets and towels on the floor near the washer. Start a load of towels in the washer. (If applicable.) •If you used more than 2 shower towels, hand towels, or washcloths per person we ask that you wash, dry, and put the excess away before checking out. (If applicable.) •Dispose of all food. No food or beverages are to be left inside the property. •Put all trash in the garbage bin. Trash instructions are noted in your Guest Guide Link. Please take the trash to the road if your stay falls on or within 48 hours of trash day. •Put patio cushions back. (If applicable.) •All dishes must be washed, dried, and put away. Dirty dishes may result in a $100 additional guest cleaning fee. •Turn off all lights. •Lock the door. Interaction with Guests: Guests will have this entire home to themselves. Rental Management One is available to assist via email, phone, or directly through Airbnb messages. Detailed contact information will be provided with the check-in instructions. ## Property amenities ### Internet - Available in the house: WiFi ### Parking and transportation - Onsite parking options include a garage ### Kitchen - Coffee/tea maker - Cookware, dishware, and utensils - Dishwasher - Microwave - Oven - Refrigerator - Stovetop - Toaster ### Bedrooms - 3 bedrooms - Bedsheets provided ### Bathroom - 2 bathrooms - Hair dryer - Shower - Shower/bathtub combination ### Living spaces - Fireplace ### Entertainment - TV ### Outdoor areas - Garden ### Laundry - Laundry facilities - Washing machine ### Comfort - Air conditioning - Heating ### Pets - No pets allowed ### Suitability/Accessibility - Smoking not allowed ### Services and conveniences - Iron/ironing board ### Safety features - Carbon monoxide detector (host has indicated there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property) - Smoke detector (host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property) - First aid kit - Fire extinguisher ### General - Garden - Unit size: 1,575 square feet ## Similar properties ![Exterior detail](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/85000000/84260000/84252900/84252819/1f7e2831.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=469&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ### Adorable farmhouse style home with washer/dryer, central AC, deck - near lake Empire - Kitchen - Washer - Dryer - Air conditioning 8.4 Very good 29 reviews [](https://www.expedia.ca/Hotel-Search?startDate=2025-10-24&endDate=2025-10-25&selected=84252819&PinnedHotelID=84252819&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) ![Fridge, microwave, oven, stovetop](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/112000000/111050000/111046100/111046051/bc6867dc.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=469&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ### Coho Cottage, Village of Empire MI, Steps from SBD Empire - Kitchen - Washer - Dryer - Free WiFi 9.4 Exceptional 6 reviews [](https://www.expedia.ca/Hotel-Search?startDate=2025-10-24&endDate=2025-10-25&selected=111046051&PinnedHotelID=111046051&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) ![Terrace/patio](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/114000000/113630000/113627900/113627872/3101f2de.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=469&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ### New! 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This is a required step that outlines the terms of the rental agreement and includes... ### Pets Pets not allowed ### Children and extra beds Children are welcome ### Events No events allowed ### Smoking Smoking is not permitted ## Important information ### You need to know Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card, or cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed Onsite parties or group events are strictly prohibited Host has indicated there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property Host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher and a first aid kit This property is managed through our partner, Vrbo. You will receive an email from Vrbo with a link to a Vrbo account, where you can change or cancel your reservation ### Property is also known as 67cef8a48e0606000e1b6652 Empire Beauty Sleeping Bear Dunes Empire Beach. Location! ## About the area ![Map](https://maps.googleapis.com/maps/api/staticmap?&size=660x330&map_id=3b266eb50d2997c6¢er=44.81426,-86.056244&zoom=13&channel=expedia-HotelInformation&maptype=roadmap&scale=1&path=color:0xFFFFF|weight:2|fillcolor:0x005AEB7F|enc:etppGnzflO%3FS%3FW%3FS%40W%3FU%40U%40U%40U%40UBU%40S%40WBSBUBUBSBUDUBSDSDUBSDUDSFQDSFSDSFSFQFSFQFSFQHQHQFQHQHQHOHOHQHMJQHOJMHOLMHOJMJMLMJKJMJKLMJKLKLKLIJKLILILKLGLINGLGLGLGNGLENELENGLENCNCLCNENANCLANCNANAN%3FNAL%3FNAN%40N%3FN%40L%3FN%40N%40NBN%40LBN%40NDNBLBNBNDLFNDLDNDLFLFLFNFLFLHLHLHLHLHLJLHJJLJLJJLLJJLJJJLJLJLJNJLJNHLJNHPHLHPJNHNHPFPHPFPHPFPFRFPHRDPFRFRDRFRDPDRDTDRBTDRDRBTBTBRBTBTBRBV%40R%40T%40TBT%3FT%40T%40T%3FV%40R%3FV%3FR%3FT%3FTAT%3FVARAV%3FRCVATARATCTCTCTCRCTCTCRERETCTERERERERGRERGRGREPIRGPGPGPIPGRIPGNIPIPKNIPILIPKLINKLKNKNKLKJKLKLKLMJKLMJMHKLMHMHMJMHMFMJMFMHOFMFMDMFOFMDODMDODODMBOBOBOBM%40OBOBO%3FOBM%3FO%40O%3FO%3FO%3FM%3FOAO%3FOCO%3FOCMCOAOCOCMCOCOEMEOEMEOEMGOGMEMGMGOIMGMIMIMIMKKIMIMMMIKKMMKKKMKKMOKKKMIOMOIMKOIMKQIMIQIOIQIQIOGQISIQGQGQGQGSGQGSESGSESGSESESCSEUEUCSESCUCUCSCUCUAUAUCSAUAWASAW%3FSAW%3FU%3FU%3FU&key=AIzaSyCYjQus5kCufOpSj932jFoR_AJiL9yiwOw&signature=H2PzdhQBx1ZldfV7Rj4WQ82bM34=) Empire, MI #### What's nearby - Philip A. Hart Visitor Center - 8 min walk - 0.7 km - Sleeping Bear Dunes National Lakeshore - 18 min walk - 1.6 km - Empire Bluff Trail - 4 min drive - 2.2 km - Pierce Stocking Scenic Drive - 6 min drive - 6.9 km - Little Glen Lake - 8 min drive - 9.0 km #### Getting around - Cherry Capital Airport (TVC) - 48 min drive #### Restaurants - ‪Shipwreck Cafe - ‬7 min walk - ‪Joes Friendly Tavern - ‬7 min walk - ‪Trattoria Funistrada - ‬13 min drive - ‪Empire Village Pizza & Spirits - ‬8 min walk - ‪Food For Thought - ‬7 min drive ## Frequently asked questions ### Is The Salisbury House in Empire Close to Beach pet-friendly? > No, pets are not allowed at this property. ### What time is check-in at The Salisbury House in Empire Close to Beach? > Check-in begins at 4:00 PM. ### What time is check-out at The Salisbury House in Empire Close to Beach? > Check-out is at 11:00 AM. ### Where is The Salisbury House in Empire Close to Beach located? > Situated in Empire, this vacation home is within a 15-minute walk of Philip A. Hart Visitor Center and Lake Michigan. Sleeping Bear Dunes National Lakeshore is 1 mi (1.6 km) away. ## Have a question? Beta Get instant answers with AI powered search of property information and reviews. Ask a question ## The Salisbury House in Empire Close to Beach Reviews 9.8 ### Exceptional All reviews shown are from real guest experiences. Only travellers who have booked a stay with us can submit a review. We verify reviews according to our guidelines and publish all reviews, positive or negative.[More information](https://www.expedia.ca/lp/b/content-guidelines) ### 9.6 Cleanliness ### 10 Location 10 - Excellent 51 8 - Good 8 6 - Okay 0 4 - Poor 0 2 - Terrible 0 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Andrew F. Dec 31, 2024 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Great place in great neighborhood Second time staying at this house - walking neighborhood down to the beach and well cared for house. Easy to get in and out and modern house with all that you need for a stay. ##### Andrew F. Stayed 4 nights in Dec 2024 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Michael E. Jul 15, 2024 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Great location Excellent! ##### Michael E. Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2024 ### 8/10 Good #### Andy S. Jul 22, 2020 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, location #### Nice home, great location Perfect place for a quiet family vacation. ##### Andy S. Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2020 ### 10/10 Excellent #### John W. Oct 8, 2023 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Wonderful stay Great home for our family of 4 for a few days in the fall. We felt so comfortable we didn't want to leave! ##### John W. Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2023 ### 10/10 Excellent #### k g. Jan 10, 2025 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Good home met our needs Nice location, in walking distance to beach for sunsets, close driving to many other fun experiences in area. Big master bathroom but shower stall small. Good kitchen size with all utensils/appliances/cookware needed. ##### k g. Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2024 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Karen S. Jun 30, 2022 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Clean and comfortable We enjoyed our stay at this location! It was clean, comfortable and conveniently located close to Sleeping Bear Dunes and Traverse City. ##### Karen S. Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2022 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Matt M. Feb 12, 2023 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Fam visit Came to see family ##### Matt M. Stayed 4 nights in Feb 2023 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Todd F. Sep 15, 2021 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Perfect Loved this place. Everything was perfect and we are thinking about possibly trying to stay again next summer. ##### Todd F. Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2021 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Larry A. Oct 20, 2020 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Wonderful place The house was great. Everything was very clean and just as advertised. We also appreciated how centrally located this property was from the beach and the shops in Empire. ##### Larry A. Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2020 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Kathleen U. Sep 20, 2024 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Empire MI - Salisbury House The town of Empire was centrally located for the activities we did. The house was spacious, clean, modern, very comfortable and homey. The kitchen was well stocked making cooking in easy since there were few restaurants nearby. The two car garage allowed great space for keeping all our outdoor toys safe. Would rent again ##### Kathleen U. Stayed 7 nights in Sep 2024 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Jeffrey P. Jun 13, 2024 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Wonderful experience Our family had a wonderful stay at The Salisbury House! It was clean, had everything we needed and was exactly as advertised. This has not always been the case with some of our prior rentals, so we very much appreciated it this time. I would highly recommend the property to everyone looking to stay in the area and would not hesitate to stay again. ##### Jeffrey P. Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2024 ### 10/10 Excellent #### alison w. Jul 8, 2021 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Great! House was clean, location was great. Property was very beautiful overall. Myself and my family had a great weekend! ##### alison w. Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2021 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Erin G., Ann Arbor, MI Sep 7, 2021 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Comfortable, relaxing The house was more spacious than it looked from the pictures. It’s a great house - comfy couches and beds, and enough indoor and outdoor space for all of us. We loved our stay here! ##### Erin G. Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2021 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Terri N. Jul 5, 2023 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Loved our vacay The house was perfect for my family of six. It was clean, cozy, comfortable, and a central location to visit multiple beaches, towns, and hikes. We enjoyed kayaking and splurged at Blu (Glen Arbor), as we spent our 25th wedding that week. We all enjoyed our vacation. ##### Terri N. Stayed 6 nights in Jun 2023 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Kristin M. Jun 24, 2024 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Loved it! We had a lot of fun! Cute little house near all the things we wanted to do!! Thought the beach was closer than it was. But still ended up being super close and was perfect! ##### Kristin M. Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2024 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Pat C. Oct 16, 2023 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, location, listing accuracy #### Empire Clean, convenient, quiet ##### Pat C. Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2023 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Shannon S. Jun 27, 2021 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Great stay in Empire All aspects of the trip were excellent. From reserving and planning, arrival/check in, to the convenience of location and check out. We couldn't have been happier. The houses amenities more than satisfied our needs, the location couldn't have been easier with the short walk to the beach and a playground next door. Check in and check out was smooth and instructions clear. It definitely made our vacation stress free and consider the same place next year. ##### Shannon S. Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2021 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Jordan C. Jun 17, 2023 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Family Vacation Centralized location and walking distance to local shops and the beach. The house was beautiful, clean and came with everything we needed for a comfortable stay. Spacious back deck and yard for our kids to play. There is also a park right across the street. Plenty of space for our family of 5. We will be returning! Also, the management of the house was friendly, easy to reach and great to work with! ##### Jordan C. Stayed 5 nights in Jun 2023 ### 8/10 Good #### Srini B. Jun 17, 2024 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Good place but beds are bad! Out of three bed rooms, two beds need to be changed. They are bad and need to be replaced. Otherwise, location is great and host is good. ##### Srini B. Stayed 2 nights in May 2024 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Martha F., Muskegon, MI Sep 10, 2019 Liked: Cleanliness, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Beautiful, relaxing, convenient Our family spent a wonderful 6 days at the Empire house. There were 5 adults from age 73 to age 22 and we were all very comfortable. The house is extremely clean and very well equipped, the beds were great, linens nice, kitchen good, plus it’s walking distance to 2 beaches and to the lovely village of Empire. It’s a short drive to Sleeping Bear National Park with more beaches, bike paths, hiking, and history. Glen Arbor is convenient. We’ll be back! ##### Martha F. Stayed 6 nights in Aug 2019 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Mary T. Jul 5, 2023 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Sleeping Bear Dunes Location was great, close to the visitors center and the Grocers Daughter. The house was perfect for our group of 6 having 3 bedrooms. Kitchen was very nice. We had problems figuring out the lighting over the dining table. Nice deck but no shade. It would be nice to let people know there were pickleball courts as some of us are avid players. ##### Mary T. Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2023 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Joshua D. Jun 28, 2024 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Family get away Took the family, 2 adults and 4 kids to this area for a few days away. The house was clean and orderly. Everything that was described on the vrbo website was accurate and available. Our favorite part of the stay was the short walk to Empire beach. We spent almost every night there swimming in Lake Michigan and playing on the play ground. You do have to get there early to claim a fire pit FYI. Another side note, make sure to bring groceries or stop on the way. There is a BP with a mini mart on the corner about 3 blocks away but you won’t get everything you need there. We hit up a Toms on the way. There is a market about 13 min north in Glen Arbor as well. Overall this was a great experience! Close to river tubing, dune climbing, trail hiking, and beaches. We will be back! ##### Joshua D. Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2024 ### 8/10 Good #### Jeff D., Grand, Rapids Michigan area Jul 23, 2020 Liked: Check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy Disliked: Cleanliness #### Family Vacation Family getaway trip to SB Dunes area. Amazing area, house suited us just fine. Well kept, nicely equipped and would stay here again. The only reason I am knocking this down, when we arrived the house was dirty and had not been cleaned/flipped ready for arrival. I called the Manager and she quickly came out to clean the property. Delay ~ 3 hrs. from the original 4pm check-in. In the future (if same Manager/company....I would call ahead and double check that someone had cleaned it/proof). ##### Jeff D. Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2020 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Kacie W. Aug 27, 2023 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Empire stay Six of us adults stayed at this place in Empire, and here are our thoughts-- Pros- The location was great, walking distance to Lake Michigan and a short drive to the sleeping bear dunes. The neighborhood was quiet and safe. The host was quick to respond and answer all questions Cons - there is a fee for background check/insurance the property tacks on that is non negotiable. You have to sign a rental agreement and the communication from there is outside the app via email prior to check-in. This information isn't shared with you until after booking (unless I missed it somewhere) so I figured I would inform future guests Additionally, the cleaning fee is higher than most, yet you're asked to do everything except sweep and mop (but if you do use the vacuum, there are rules for that as well),&there's a additional fee if any dishes are left. I am totally fine with starting the dishwasher before leaving a place and taking linens off beds, but you're asked to wash and dry all dishes and put them away to avoid a fee, wash and dry at least one load of laundry, bring all the towels and linens to the laundry room, take out the trash and bring the bin to the end of the driveway. Just seems a little excessive especially since we're already paying for a cleaner. Lastly, the beds were not the most comfortable, pretty squeaky main bed. They were fine for a night or two Overall it was a nice place to stay, just a lot of extra cleaning on the guests end for something we already paid for ##### Kacie W. Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2023 ### 8/10 Good #### Laurie S. Oct 18, 2024 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Just one thing We have stayed here twice now. We loved it. Everything about it fit our needs. BUT…please replace or remove the rug in the living room. It’s a big tripping hazard. ##### Laurie S. Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2024