[See all properties](http://www.expedia.ca/Hotel-Search?regionId=&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 ![Smart TV, books, computer monitors](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/77000000/76870000/76860700/76860679/075c260e.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=598&ra=fit) ![Exterior](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/77000000/76870000/76860700/76860679/0289c53c.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![Property grounds](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/77000000/76870000/76860700/76860679/29ffc8f7.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![Exterior](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/77000000/76870000/76860700/76860679/7f659631.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![Interior](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. 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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=44.811,-86.06873&zoom=13&channel=expedia-HotelInformation&maptype=roadmap&scale=1&path=color:0xFFFFF|weight:2|fillcolor:0x005AEB7F|enc:y_ppGphilO%3FS%3FW%3FU%3FU%40U%40U%40U%40U%40U%40UBS%40WBSBUBUBSBUBUDSDSBUDSDUDSFSDQDSFSFSDQHSFQFSFQHQFQHQHQHQHOHQHOHOHOJOJMHOJMJOJMJMJMLMJKJMLKJKLKJKLILKLILILILILILGNGLGLGLGNENGLENELENCNCLENCNALCNANCNAN%3FLANAN%3FNAN%40N%3FN%40L%40N%3FN%40NBN%40LBN%40NBLDNBNBLDNDNDLFLDNFLFLFLFNFLHLHLHLHLHLJLHJJLJJJLJJLJJLLJLJLJLJNJLHNJLHNJNHNHNHPHNHPHPHPFPHPFPFRFPFRFPFRFRDRDPFRDTDRDRBTDRDRBTBTBRBTBTBR%40V%40RBT%40T%40T%40T%40T%40T%3FT%3FT%3FV%3FR%3FT%3FT%3FT%3FVARAVARAVARCTATATCTCTCRCTCTCRERETCTEREPETGRERERGRGRGPGRGPGPGPIPGRIPINIPIPINININKNINKNILKNKNKLKJKLMLKLKJMJKJMJKJMJMHMJMHMFMJMFOFMHMFMDOFMFMDODODMDOBODMBOBOBM%40OBO%40O%40O%40M%40O%40O%3FO%3FO%3FO%3FOAMAOAOAOAOCMAOCOCMCOEOCMEOEMEOEOGMGMEMGOGMIMGMKMGMIMKMIMKKKMIKKMMKKKMMMKMKKKMKOKOIMKOKOIOIOIOIOIQIQIOIQGSIQGQGQGQISEQGSGSESESGSESESESCUEUESCSCUCUCSCUCUAUCUAUASAWASAWAS%3FW%3FU%3FU%3FU&key=AIzaSyCYjQus5kCufOpSj932jFoR_AJiL9yiwOw&signature=MqAu7kBOGsBGR7tqFKRIdH9WCAc=) Empire, MI ### What's nearby - Philip A. Hart Visitor Center - 10 min walk - 0.9 km - Sleeping Bear Dunes National Lakeshore - 18 min walk - 1.6 km - Empire Bluff Trail - 4 min drive - 1.8 km - Pierce Stocking Scenic Drive - 7 min drive - 7.2 km - Little Glen Lake - 9 min drive - 9.4 km ### Getting around - Cherry Capital Airport (TVC) - 43 min drive ### Restaurants - ‪Shipwreck Cafe - ‬7 min walk - ‪Joes Friendly Tavern - ‬1 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, books, and beach towels - Barbecue grills, outdoor furniture, and smoke-free premises 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. Extra amenities include: - Highchairs, children's dinnerware, and children's books - Bathrooms with bathtubs and showers - Porches or lanais, outdoor lighting, and separate dining areas ## Similar properties ![On the beach](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/97000000/96660000/96656600/96656571/22c32c81.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=469&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ### Empire Beach House - Lake Michigan cottage with firepit, grill & furnished deck Empire - Kitchen - Washer - Dryer - Free WiFi 10 Exceptional 15 reviews [](https://www.expedia.ca/Hotel-Search?startDate=2025-10-30&endDate=2025-10-31&selected=96656571&PinnedHotelID=96656571&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) ![Property grounds](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/88000000/87690000/87684100/87684082/f491ea6c.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=469&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ### Dog-friendly cottage with fenced yard, firepit, W/D, & WiFi - walkable location Empire - Kitchen - Washer - Dryer - Pet-friendly 8.6 Excellent 41 reviews [](https://www.expedia.ca/Hotel-Search?startDate=2025-10-30&endDate=2025-10-31&selected=87684082&PinnedHotelID=87684082&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) ![On the beach](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/95000000/94720000/94717400/94717356/25e02851.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=469&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ### Lakefront cabin with 100 ft of Lake Michigan beach, full kitchen, loft, & deck Empire - Kitchen - Outdoor space - Parking available - Beach view 9.8 Exceptional 6 reviews [](https://www.expedia.ca/Hotel-Search?startDate=2025-10-30&endDate=2025-10-31&selected=94717356&PinnedHotelID=94717356&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) ### My Roam'n Empire - Super Cute with Water Toys and Great Location! Walk to Downtown and Beach! 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Honor - Kitchen - Washer - Dryer - Pet-friendly 9.6 Exceptional 11 reviews [](https://www.expedia.ca/Hotel-Search?startDate=2025-10-30&endDate=2025-10-31&selected=104101433&PinnedHotelID=104101433&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) ## Property amenities ### Internet - Available in all rooms: Free WiFi - Available in some public areas: Internet access ### Things to do - Books - Games - Playground ### Conveniences - Laundry facilities ### Outdoors - Barbecue grill - Beach towels - Firepit - Garden - On a lake - Outdoor furniture ### Accessibility - If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking. - Upper floors accessible by stairs only - Wheelchair accessibility ### More - Smoking not allowed ## Room amenities ### Bedroom - Bedsheets provided - Sofa bed ### Bathroom - Bathtub - Bathtub or shower - Hair dryer - Shower - Soap - Toilet paper - Towels provided ### Entertainment - Smart TV ### Food and drink - Coffee/tea maker - Cookware, dishware, and utensils - Dining table - Dishwasher - Electric kettle - Kitchen - Microwave - Oven - Paper towels - Refrigerator - Separate dining area - Spices - Stovetop - Toaster ### More - Air conditioning - Computer monitor - Desk - Desk chair - Dryer - Heating - Living room ## Policies ### Check-in Check-in time starts at 4:00 PM Minimum check-in age: 28 ### Check-out Check-out before 10:00 AM ### Special check-in instructions You will receive an email from the host with check-in and check-out instructions ### Rules Hang, or wash/dry, wet towels. No wild parties. Tell me about your pets' character in advance. Don't put grills against the house. I can no longer accept pets other than assistance dogs. Assistance dogs must be tick and flee free. 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 not allowed (service animals are welcome, and are exempt from fees) ### 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? > No, only service animals are welcome at the property. ### What time is check-in at Welcome to our farmhouse! Come and enjoy Empire. You will be happy you did.? > Check-in begins at 4:00 PM. ### What time is check-out at Welcome to our farmhouse! Come and enjoy Empire. You will be happy you did.? > Check-out is at 10:00 AM. ### Where is Welcome to our farmhouse! Come and enjoy Empire. You will be happy you did. located? > This family-friendly Empire farm stay is located on a lake, within 1 mi (2 km) of Philip A. Hart Visitor Center, Lake Michigan, and Sleeping Bear Dunes National Lakeshore. Empire Bluff Trail is 0.9 mi (1.4 km) away. ## Have a question? Beta Get instant answers with AI powered search of property information and reviews. Ask a question ## Expedia's Latest Trends ### Hotels > [Cozy, Secluded, Year-Round Cabin Rental With A Hot Tub!](https://www.expedia.ca/Munising-Hotels-Cozy.h27265412.Hotel-Information) > > [St. Clair Inn](https://www.expedia.ca/Port-Huron-Hotels-The-St-Clair-Inn.h36685.Hotel-Information) > > [Best Western Sault Ste. 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