Title: Welcome to our farmhouse! Come and enjoy Empire. You will be happy you did. - Latest Reviews, Deals & Photos 2026 - Expedia.ca [See all properties](http://www.expedia.ca/Hotel-Search?regionId=&selected=76860679&adults=2&children=&sort=RECOMMENDED&useRewards=false&semdtl=&userIntent=&vip=false) # Welcome to our farmhouse! Come and enjoy Empire. You will be happy you did. This cozy Lake Michigan retreat offers a perfect blend of serenity and joy, with a crackling firepit surrounded by beautiful gardens for evening relaxation ## Photo gallery for Welcome to our farmhouse! Come and enjoy Empire. You will be happy you did. ![Terrace/patio - Welcome to our farmhouse! Come and enjoy Empire. You will be happy you did. (Empire)](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/77000000/76870000/76860700/76860679/d39b194d.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=598&ra=fit) ![Smart TV, books, computer monitors - Welcome to our farmhouse! Come and enjoy Empire. You will be happy you did. (Empire)](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/77000000/76870000/76860700/76860679/971539bb.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![Smart TV, books, computer monitors - Welcome to our farmhouse! Come and enjoy Empire. You will be happy you did. (Empire)](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/77000000/76870000/76860700/76860679/c46665fa.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![Exterior - Welcome to our farmhouse! Come and enjoy Empire. You will be happy you did. (Empire)](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/77000000/76870000/76860700/76860679/a3f454b8.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![Interior - Welcome to our farmhouse! Come and enjoy Empire. You will be happy you did. (Empire)](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/77000000/76870000/76860700/76860679/013c685f.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) - Overview - Rooms - Location - Policies The farmhouse in Village of Empire puts travelers just a short walk from both the beach and local village shops. Guests can gather around the firepit at day's end, explore the garden's seasonal blooms, or watch the kids play at the nearby playground. ## Reviews 10 Exceptional ## Popular amenities - Pet friendly - Free WiFi - Air conditioning - Parking available - Laundry - Kitchen ## Room options ### Check availability for these dates Tonight [Jan. 28 - Jan. 29](https://www.expedia.ca/Hotel-Search?startDate=2026-01-28&endDate=2026-01-29&selected=76860679&PinnedHotelID=76860679&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) [](https://www.expedia.ca/Hotel-Search?startDate=2026-01-28&endDate=2026-01-29&selected=76860679&PinnedHotelID=76860679&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) Tomorrow [Jan. 29 - Jan. 30](https://www.expedia.ca/Hotel-Search?startDate=2026-01-29&endDate=2026-01-30&selected=76860679&PinnedHotelID=76860679&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) [](https://www.expedia.ca/Hotel-Search?startDate=2026-01-29&endDate=2026-01-30&selected=76860679&PinnedHotelID=76860679&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) This weekend [Jan. 30 - Feb. 1](https://www.expedia.ca/Hotel-Search?startDate=2026-01-30&endDate=2026-02-01&selected=76860679&PinnedHotelID=76860679&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) [](https://www.expedia.ca/Hotel-Search?startDate=2026-01-30&endDate=2026-02-01&selected=76860679&PinnedHotelID=76860679&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) Next weekend [Feb. 6 - Feb. 8](https://www.expedia.ca/Hotel-Search?startDate=2026-02-06&endDate=2026-02-08&selected=76860679&PinnedHotelID=76860679&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) [](https://www.expedia.ca/Hotel-Search?startDate=2026-02-06&endDate=2026-02-08&selected=76860679&PinnedHotelID=76860679&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) ![Mod logo](https://a.travel-assets.com/pricing-claim/sparkle_dark.svg) Sign in to view eligible discounts and perks. 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[Visit our Empire travel guide](https://www.expedia.ca/Empire.dx6320589) [View more Agritourism in Empire](https://www.expedia.ca/Empire-Agritourism.d6320589-aaAgritourism.Travel-Guide-Accommodation) ![Map](https://maps.googleapis.com/maps/api/staticmap?&size=660x330&map_id=3b266eb50d2997c6¢er=44.80937,-86.06282&zoom=13&channel=expedia-HotelInformation&maptype=roadmap&scale=1&path=color:0xFFFFF|weight:2|fillcolor:0x005AEB7F|enc:suopGrchlO%3FU%3FU%3FU%40U%3FU%40U%40U%40W%40SBU%40U%40UBUBSBUBUBSDUBSDUDSBSDUDSFSDSFSFSDQFSFSFQFQHQFQHQFQHQHQHOHQHOHOJOHOJMJOJOHMJMJMLMJMJMJKLMJKLILKLKJILILKLGLINILGLGLGNGLGLGNELENENELCNELCNCNCNALCNANANAN%3FNAL%3FN%3FN%3FN%3FN%40N%3FN%40L%40N%40NBL%40NBNBNBLDNBNDLDNDLDNFLFLFLFNFLFLHLHLFLJLHLHLJJJLJLJJJLJJLJLJLJLJLJLJNJNHLJNHNHNHNJPHNHPFPHPFPHPFPFPHPFRFRDPFRDRFRDRDTDRDRDRBTDRBTBRBTBTBRBTBT%40T%40T%40RBV%3FT%40T%40T%3FT%40T%3FT%3FT%3FT%3FTAT%3FTATAT%3FTCTATATATCTCTCRCTCTCRCTERCTERERERETERGRERGREPGRGRIPGPGPIPGPIPGPIPINKPINININKNILKNKNKLKLKLKLKLKLMJKJMJMJKJMJMHMHMJMFMHMHMFOFMFMFMFOFMDODMDODOBMDOBOBOBM%40OBO%40M%40O%40O%3FO%40O%3FO%3FO%3FM%3FOAO%3FOAOAOAMCOAOCOCMCOEMCOEOEMEOEMGMGOGMGMGMGOIMIMGMKMIKIMKMKMIKKMMKKKMKMMMKMKMIMKOKOKMIOKOIOIOIQIOIQIQGQIQGQIQGQGQGSGSEQGSGSESGSESEUCSESEUCSEUCSCUCUCSCUAUAUCUAUAUAUAU%3FUAU%3FU%3FU%3FU&key=AIzaSyCYjQus5kCufOpSj932jFoR_AJiL9yiwOw&signature=3z-XT9go3j9OvrAPMfotsv8hoT4=) Empire, MI ### What's nearby - ![Landscape at sunrise of sand dune, clouds, and waters of Lake Michigan, Sleeping Bear Dunes National Lakeshore, Michigan, USA](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/6320593/0d7f1bc3-6818-42e4-afc2-94311c01306e.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=115.61&rh=65.03&ra=fit&q=high) Philip A. Hart Visitor Center 10 min walk \- 0.9 km - ![Sleeping Bear Dunes National Lakeshore featuring general coastal views](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/6320584/211350a6-ea0c-4a17-ba77-f924811585bf.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=115.61&rh=65.03&ra=fit&q=high) Sleeping Bear Dunes National Lakeshore 18 min walk \- 1.6 km - ![Fall color tour in Northern Michigan. Endless beauty. #OnTheRoad](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/553248621532659745/41053ead-8626-4dfb-a2ce-e9e3df68838b.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=115.61&rh=65.03&ra=fit&q=high) Empire Bluff Trail 3 min drive \- 1.8 km - ![Pie is Life! ](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/3577/46519bfa-739e-470f-b723-fd8d051380e4.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=115.61&rh=65.03&ra=fit&q=high) Front Street 33 min drive \- 46.8 km - ![Lake cabins abandoned on coast during winter with frozen lake](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/6331735/386be914-2d61-41f4-9067-b7c598d1f4b1.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=115.61&rh=65.03&ra=fit&q=high) Crystal Mountain 36 min drive \- 49.4 km ### Getting around - Cherry Capital Airport (TVC) 43 min drive ### Restaurants - Joes Friendly Tavern 1 min walk - Shipwreck Cafe 7 min walk - Empire Village Pizza & Spirits 8 min walk - Food For Thought 7 min drive - The Manor on Glen Lake 7 min drive ## About this property ### Welcome to our farmhouse! Come and enjoy Empire. You will be happy you did. Family-friendly farm stay near Lake Michigan A firepit, a garden, and a playground are just a few of the amenities provided at Welcome to our farmhouse! Come and enjoy Empire. You will be happy you did.. In addition to laundry facilities, guests can connect to free in-room WiFi. Other perks at this farm stay include: - Games, outdoor furniture, and barbecue grills - Books, smoke-free premises, and beach towels Room features All guestrooms at Welcome to our farmhouse! Come and enjoy Empire. You will be happy you did. include thoughtful touches such as air conditioning and separate dining areas, as well as amenities like free WiFi and computer monitors. 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No wild parties. Tell me about your pets' character in advance. Don't put grills against the house. Dogs and cats are allowed but must be treated for fleas and ticks. Please ask me about pets when booking. The green garbage bags under the sink are pre-paid for early Tuesday morning trash pickup. The bags can't go out Monday night due to the critters. ### Pets Pets allowed Service animals are welcome, and are exempt from fees Welcoming dogs and cats only 1 total pets Note from host: Please tell me about your pets and flea treatment. ### Children and extra beds Children are welcome Note from host: Please note that there is no railing on the porch ### Events Events allowed: family gatherings and birthday parties Disclose how the house will be used in advance. ### 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 Parties and events (including family gatherings and birthday parties) are allowed on site; maximum attendees: 10 Note from host: Disclose how the house will be used in advance. Safety features at this property include a carbon monoxide detector, a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector, a first aid kit, and a deadbolt lock 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 ### We should mention This property does not have elevators ## Frequently asked questions ### Is Welcome to our farmhouse! Come and enjoy Empire. You will be happy you did. pet-friendly? ### How much is parking? ### What time is check-in at Welcome to our farmhouse! Come and enjoy Empire. You will be happy you did.? ### What time is check-out at Welcome to our farmhouse! Come and enjoy Empire. You will be happy you did.? ### Where is Welcome to our farmhouse! Come and enjoy Empire. You will be happy you did. located? ## Have a question? Beta Get instant answers with AI powered search of property information and reviews. Ask a question ## Reviews ## Welcome to our farmhouse! Come and enjoy Empire. You will be happy you did. Reviews 10 ### 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) ### 9.8 Cleanliness ### 9.8 Location ### 8.0 Property conditions & facilities 10 - Excellent 37 8 - Good 2 6 - Okay 0 4 - Poor 0 2 - Terrible 0 ## Reviews ### 10/10 Excellent #### Tori B. Sep 24, 2025 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy This was a great spot for a pet-friendly group trip! The village was cute, the beach was close by, and the neighbors we met were very friendly. ##### Tori B. Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2025 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Alison B. Jun 22, 2024 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Visiting friends Great location! The house has every amenity one might need with comfortable beds and plenty of space! ##### Alison B. Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2024 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Laure R. Sep 25, 2024 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Perfect for Sleeping bear Great location, easy access, spacious house, clean and comfortable. I would recommend it to a friend. ##### Laure R. Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2024 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Verified traveller Aug 29, 2024 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Lovely front porch Great location. Very comfortable Toys and books and tricycle for our grandson. ##### Verified traveller Stayed 5 nights in Aug 2024 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Tom W. Dec 1, 2024 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Really charming house Perfect home in the heart of Empire for our family of four. Well equipped and clean. Plenty of space for everyone. ##### Tom W. Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2024 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Stephen C. Jun 13, 2024 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Just What We Needed The house was well equipped with everything we needed for our stay. It is within walking distance to the beach and restaurants. It is also within easy driving distance to beaches and parks in northwest Michigan. ##### Stephen C. Stayed 6 nights in Jun 2024 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Andrew F. Oct 21, 2024 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Perfect Weekend We came up to see the fall colors and the sleeping bear dunes. This was in a perfect spot and everything we wanted was so close. It's walking distance to a great beach and park for the kiddos. We walked down every night to watch the sunset. The cabin was perfectly cozy. ##### Andrew F. Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2024 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Julie D. May 30, 2024 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Wonderful Stay! We loved our stay at the farmhouse! Francis was excellent in responding whenever we had questions. The location was perfect. We loved being able to walk to the beach and downtown Empire, which were so close to the house. If and when we come to Empire again, we would be happy to rent this property again. ##### Julie D. Stayed 3 nights in May 2024 ### 10/10 Excellent #### carol S. Sep 15, 2024 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Empire Farmhouse This was my second stay at the Empire Farmhouse and it was wonderful! The owner is very responsive and the house is welcoming, comfortable and clean -- with all amenities. The location is hard to beat - around a corner and 5-10 min walk to the beach. We will be coming back! ##### carol S. Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2024 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Gladys B. Sep 15, 2024 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Peaceful place! Francis was an amazing host! Communication was great which is a big for me. Love the little history that came with the house as well. Felt right as home 😊 We will definitely be back! ##### Gladys B. Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2024 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Jalonn u. Jul 7, 2024 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Family vacation Don’t judge a book by its cover. Driving by it looks like it could use a little TLC but inside is comfy, clean and updated!! It is well equipped with everything you could need!! The location is ideal- close to beach and steps away from shops, bars and restaurants. So much to do and explore in the area! ##### Jalonn u. Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2024 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Marianne J. Jul 11, 2024 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Just what we needed Perfect location. The house was well appointed for our needs and we were grateful for allowing dogs. Francis was very communicative and gracious. I have to say, I appreciated the paper and cleaning supplies. ##### Marianne J. Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2024 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Katrina U. Aug 27, 2023 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Wonderful! This trip was just what we needed. And this house was in the perfect location for everything we wanted to do. The pictures do not do this house justice; it’s much bigger & nicer. Francis was very easy to work with. Can’t wait to come back! ##### Katrina U. Stayed 6 nights in Aug 2023 ### 10/10 Excellent #### noah m. Aug 30, 2023 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Amazing place to stay!!! We had a wonderful time during our stay here. Francis was wonderful with the communication and even went above and beyond and mail a few items the kids left behind. It is the perfect location and exactly what we were looking for family/kid friendly plus close to the beach. A well-appointed kitchen and with a great setup for eating dinner in the backyard and sitting around the fire pit telling stories! We can't wait to make it an annual trip! Thank you. ##### noah m. Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2023 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Margaret K. Jun 18, 2024 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Perfect Empire Stay! Our family had such a wonderful week at the Apple Blossom House! The house was plenty large enough for our big clan. We had so much space to spread out and enjoy our puzzles and games together. The outdoor firepit was great for morning and evening conversations thanks to the generous supply of firewood. Everyone had a nice and comfortable place to sleep. The kitchen is well stocked for making family meals. And best of all, the location! Right around the corner from amazing views of Lake Michigan and wildly beautiful sunsets! Across the street from Joe’s with the best burgers around! Make sure to visit Tiffany’s, The Secret Garden, Miser’s Hoard, the Library and even the EZ Mart all without getting into your car❤️ It was an all around lovely week and we certainly hope to return! ##### Margaret K. Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2024 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Lorraine W. Oct 22, 2025 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy The host was very accommodating. The property was clean and beautifully appointed. The kids played a lot of games. It was pet-friendly and very conveniently located in Empire. ##### Lorraine W. Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025 ### 8/10 Good #### Lori D. Oct 14, 2025 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy This was perfectly located for our Sleeping Bear Dunes trip and there was way more space thsn we needed for a mom and 10 year old! Good communication from owner. We felt safe and comfortable and loved the walkability to everything in town! ##### Lori D. Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2025 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Courtney B. Jul 9, 2025 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Great location ! Great location and more space for sleeping than pictures show ##### Courtney B. Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2025 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Grace B. Aug 18, 2025 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy Great location. Nice kitchen and living space ##### Grace B. Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2025 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Ann C. Oct 5, 2025 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy Hands down an amazing place to stay. Centrally located to meet all the needs of our group. House was clean, comfortable and fully stocked. The communication with owners was very easy. If we ever return to Empire, this is where we will stay. ##### Ann C. Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Amanda P. Jun 27, 2025 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Location is unbeatable! The house was spacious and worked well for our family. We loved the fenced in yard for our pups. The location was absolutely perfect. We had fun walking to get ice cream and then walking down to the beach and watching the sunset every night. Thank you for your hospitality, and we cannot wait to be back! ##### Amanda P. Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2025 ### 8/10 Good #### Melissa B. Aug 27, 2022 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Lovely home, close to beach Lovely home, comfortable for our whole group, well-stocked kitchen. Loved the proximity to town and the beach, my daughter loved the playground on the beach. ##### Melissa B. Stayed 8 nights in Aug 2022 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Alison B. Jun 2, 2024 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Asparagus Festival Fun What a lovely home! Second time staying here and the second time we had a perfect stay’ ##### Alison B. Stayed 3 nights in May 2024 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Sasha P. Jun 22, 2023 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Comfortable and quiet! The house was the perfect place to enjoy the town and surrounding areas. Walk to the beach was such a nice bonus! Francis was a friendly and helpful host. Great stay all around! ##### Sasha P. Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2023 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Alison B. Jun 5, 2023 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Visiting friends Our stay was wonderful. The house was the perfect size with more than enough room. The hosts responded right away to any questions. The place had literally everything we needed! ##### Alison B. 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