Title: The Nest at Sleeping Bear’s South Bar Lake - Latest Reviews, Deals & Photos 2025 - Expedia.ca [See all properties](http://www.expedia.ca/Hotel-Search?regionId=&adults=2&children=&sort=RECOMMENDED&useRewards=false&semdtl=&userIntent=&vip=false) # The Nest at Sleeping Bear’s South Bar Lake Guesthouse in Empire, a short walk to Lake Michigan ![Beach](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/47000000/46360000/46357200/46357152/e3ff4d03.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=598&ra=fit) ![Living area](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/47000000/46360000/46357200/46357152/w994h748x26y0-a92348d4.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![1 bedroom](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/47000000/46360000/46357200/46357152/w994h748x26y0-738e347f.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![Private kitchen](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/47000000/46360000/46357200/46357152/w993h748x25y0-f40d5505.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![Exterior](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/47000000/46360000/46357200/46357152/w996h748x18y0-2a24f9c9.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) - Overview - Rooms - Location - Policies Located in northern Michigan's lower peninsula, The Nest at Sleeping Bear's South Bar Lake is perfect for relaxation. 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[Visit our Empire travel guide](https://www.expedia.ca/Empire.dx6320589) [View more Guest houses in Empire](https://www.expedia.ca/Empire-Guest-Houses.d6320589-aaGuestHouses.Travel-Guide-Accommodation) ![Map](https://maps.googleapis.com/maps/api/staticmap?&size=660x330&map_id=3b266eb50d2997c6¢er=44.81872,-86.05899&zoom=13&channel=expedia-HotelInformation&maptype=roadmap&scale=1&path=color:0xFFFFF|weight:2|fillcolor:0x005AEB7F|enc:apqpGtkglO%3FU%3FU%3FU%3FU%40U%40U%40U%40W%40S%40UBU%40UBUBSBUBUBSBUDSDUBSDSDUDSDSFSDSFSFQDSHSFQFQFSHOFQHQFQHQHOJQHOHQHMJOHOJOJMJMJMJOJMJKLMJKJMLKLIJKLKLKLGLKLILGLILINELGLILENGNELENELENCLENCNCNCLCNANANANAL%3FNAN%3FNAN%40N%3FN%40L%3FN%40N%40N%40L%40NBNBNBLBNDNBLDNDLDNDLFNDLHLFLDNHLHLFLHLJLHLHJJLJLHJJLLJJJLLJJNJLJLJLJNHNJLHNJNHNHNHPHNHPHPFPHPHPFPFPFPFRFRFPDRFRDRFRDRDTBRDRDTDRBTBRBTBTBRBT%40T%40TBT%40R%40V%40T%40T%3FT%40T%3FT%3FT%3FT%3FT%3FT%3FTAT%3FTATATATATCTATATCTCRCTCTCRCTERETERCRETERGRERGRERGPGRGRGPGPGPIPIPGPIPIPINIPININKNINKLINKNKLKLKLKNMJKLKJMLKJMHMJKJMHMHMJMHMFMHOHMDMFMHODMFODMDODMDOBODMBOBOBOBM%40O%40O%40O%40M%3FO%40O%3FO%40OAO%3FOAM%3FOAOAOAOAMCOCOCOCMEOCMEOEMEOEOGMEMIMGOEMIMIMGMIMKMGMKMKKKMIMKKMKKMMKKKMKOKMKMKMKOIOKOIMIQIOKQIOIQGQIQGQIOGSGQGQISESGQGSESGSESESEUESCSEUESCUCSCUCUCSCUAUCUAUAUAUAUAUAU%3FU%3FU%3FU%3FU&key=AIzaSyCYjQus5kCufOpSj932jFoR_AJiL9yiwOw&signature=D4tTwMYBGbfio7QUh84zq8Nl5KQ=) Empire, MI ### What's nearby - Philip A. Hart Visitor Center - 13 min walk - 1.1 km - Sleeping Bear Dunes National Lakeshore - 3 min drive - 1.9 km - Empire Bluff Trail - 6 min drive - 3.3 km - Pierce Stocking Scenic Drive - 6 min drive - 6.5 km - Little Glen Lake - 8 min drive - 8.7 km ### Getting around - Cherry Capital Airport (TVC) - 49 min drive ### Restaurants - ‪Shipwreck Cafe - ‬14 min walk - ‪Joes Friendly Tavern - ‬18 min walk - ‪Trattoria Funistrada - ‬14 min drive - ‪Empire Village Pizza & Spirits - ‬16 min walk - ‪Food For Thought - ‬8 min drive ## About this property ### The Nest at Sleeping Bear’s South Bar Lake Guesthouse near Lake Michigan Close to Sleeping Bear Dunes National Lakeshore, The Nest at Sleeping Bear’s South Bar Lake has plenty to offer. Other perks at this guesthouse include: - Smoke-free premises Room features All guestrooms at The Nest at Sleeping Bear’s South Bar Lake boast comforts such as air conditioning. ## Similar properties ![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! Empire - Kitchen - Washer - Dryer - Pet-friendly 9.8 Exceptional 7 reviews [](https://www.expedia.ca/Hotel-Search?startDate=2025-11-12&endDate=2025-11-13&selected=113627872&PinnedHotelID=113627872&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) ![Fridge, microwave, oven, stovetop](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/103000000/102170000/102161900/102161823/607c3a8b.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=469&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ### New Premier Lake Michigan Beach Estate located on the water! 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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 Vrbo Property The Nest at Sleeping Bears South Bar Lake The Nest at Sleeping Bear’s South Bar Lake Empire The Nest at Sleeping Bear’s South Bar Lake Guesthouse The Nest at Sleeping Bear’s South Bar Lake Guesthouse Empire ## Frequently asked questions ### Is The Nest at Sleeping Bear’s South Bar Lake pet-friendly? > No, pets are not allowed at this property. ### What time is check-in at The Nest at Sleeping Bear’s South Bar Lake? > Check-in begins at 4:00 PM. ### What time is check-out at The Nest at Sleeping Bear’s South Bar Lake? > Check-out is at 11:00 AM. ### Where is The Nest at Sleeping Bear’s South Bar Lake located? > Situated in Empire, this guesthouse is within 1 mi (2 km) of Philip A. Hart Visitor Center and Lake Michigan. Sleeping Bear Dunes National Lakeshore is 1.3 mi (2.2 km) away. ## Have a question? 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