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Dog-friendly cottage with fenced yard, firepit, W/D, & Wi-Fi - walkable location

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Reviews

8.0 out of 10
Very good

Entire home

2 bedrooms1 bathroom88 sq m

Popular amenities

  • Kitchen
  • Washing machine
  • Dryer
  • Pet-friendly
  • Outdoor space
  • Barbecue

Explore the area

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Empire, MI
  • Place, beach near Village Park
    ‪7 min walk‬
  • Place, Philip A. Hart Visitor Center
    ‪10 min walk‬
  • Place, Sleeping Bear Dunes National Lakeshore
    ‪12 min walk‬
  • Airport, Traverse City, MI (TVC-Cherry Capital)
    ‪42 min drive‬

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About the area

Empire

At this holiday home you'll be within just a 15-minute stroll of popular places like Lake Michigan and Sleeping Bear Dunes National Lakeshore. Highlights at this holiday home include a kitchen and a washing machine. .Home features a TV, a coffee/tea maker and a desk. In-room dining is easy with a kitchen that comes equipped with a fridge, a microwave and a stovetop. .This pet-friendly holiday home offers a garden and barbecues. .Sights within a 15-minute walk of this Downtown Empire holiday home include Philip A. Hart Visitor Center and South Bar Lake.
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What's nearby

  • beach near Village Park - 7 min walk - 0.6 km
  • beach near Downtown Mmpire - 8 min walk - 0.7 km
  • Philip A. Hart Visitor Center - 10 min walk - 0.9 km
  • Sleeping Bear Dunes National Lakeshore - 12 min walk - 1.0 km
  • Empire Bluff Trail - 3 min drive - 1.5 km

Getting around

  • Traverse City, MI (TVC-Cherry Capital) - 43 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Joes Friendly Tavern - ‬3 min walk
  • ‪Shipwreck Cafe - ‬6 min walk
  • ‪Empire Village Pizza & Spirits - ‬7 min walk
  • ‪Food For Thought - ‬7 min drive
  • ‪Little Finger Eatery - ‬4 min walk

About this property

Entire place

You'll have the entire home to yourself and will only share it with other guests in your party.

Dog-friendly cottage with fenced yard, firepit, W/D, & Wi-Fi - walkable location

Summary:

Carol's Cottage



The Space:

With charm to spare and a great location within walking distance of Empire Beach, hiking and biking trails, quaint local restaurants and shops, and Sleeping Bear Dunes National Lakeshore, you've chosen wisely with this adorable cottage. The kids and family dog will love the fenced back yard, and you'll love the cosy firepit, perfect for roasting marshmallows at the end of the day. Inside, you'll find a colourful, open space, ideal for reconnecting with family and friends. Use the full kitchen to prep beach snacks, or sit down for a meal together at the sunny dining room table. After a day of exploration, grab a board game for more time together, stream the latest release on either TV, or use the free WiFi to post pics of the day's dune climb to your social media. End the day with a family cookout, and drift off to sleep dreaming of the next day's adventures. Please note that this property does not have A/C. THINGS TO KNOW There is no dishwasher in the kitchen. VueStay Holidays manages this property. Michigan Real Estate licence #6505433797.

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Property amenities

Beach

  • Beach nearby

Internet

  • Available in the house: WiFi

Kitchen

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Hob
  • Microwave
  • Oven
  • Refrigerator
  • Toaster

Bedrooms

  • 2 bedrooms
  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • 1 bathroom
  • Shower
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • Games
  • TV with cable/satellite channels

Outdoor areas

  • Barbecue grill
  • Firepit
  • Garden

Laundry

  • Washing machine

Work spaces

  • Desk
  • Office

Comfort

  • Heating

Pets

  • Pet friendly

Suitability/Accessibility

  • Smoke-free property

Location highlights

  • In a village

Things to do

  • Fishing nearby

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: 950 square feet

Policies

Check-in

Check-in time starts at 4:00 PM
Minimum check-in age - 25

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
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

Rules

Guests must be 25 years of age. Any guest under the age of 25 must be accompanied by a parent or legal guardian throughout the entirety of the stay.

Pets

  • Pets are welcome
    • Service animals are exempt from fees.

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
On-site parties or group events are strictly prohibited
Host has indicated that there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property
Host has indicated that 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
Charges for extra guests may apply and vary according to property policy.
A cash deposit, credit card or debit card for incidental charges and government-issued photo identification may be required upon check-in.
Special requests are subject to availability at the time of check-in. Special requests can't be guaranteed and may incur additional charges.
    This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business or profession. On-site parties or group events are strictly prohibited. For guests' safety, the property includes a carbon monoxide detector, a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector and a first aid kit in all accommodation.

Property is also known as

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Frequently asked questions

Does Dog-friendly cottage with fenced yard, firepit, W/D, & Wi-Fi - walkable location have a pool?

No, this holiday home doesn't have a pool.

Is there a free airport shuttle available at Dog-friendly cottage with fenced yard, firepit, W/D, & Wi-Fi - walkable location?

No, Dog-friendly cottage with fenced yard, firepit, W/D, & Wi-Fi - walkable location does not offer an airport shuttle service.

What time are check-in & check-out at Dog-friendly cottage with fenced yard, firepit, W/D, & Wi-Fi - walkable location?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM. Check-out time is 10:00 AM.

Dog-friendly cottage with fenced yard, firepit, W/D, & Wi-Fi - walkable location Reviews

Reviews

8.0

Very good

Rating 10 - Excellent. 1 out of 4 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 2 out of 4 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 1 out of 4 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 4 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 4 reviews

9.0/10

Cleanliness

Reviews

Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
great location for a chill weekend getaway
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2026
Verified review

6/10 Okay

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Don’t expect much with this cottage. Even though not costly this cottage is well used and shows it. Cleanliness was acceptable only, but I’m picky.I didn’t find it especially comfortable, but it’s location worked for the reason we were there for.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2026
Verified review

8/10 Good

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Love the location. Very clean. My third visit. Lots of moisture this year in Michigan so the deck (northern facing and not much direct sun) smelled a little funky. My dog was very happy with the fenced in yard -- as was I! It got plenty of sun. Issue with wasps at the front door. Not the fault of the property manager that the exterminator couldn't get there before we left. Will stay there again!
Stayed 9 nights in Sep 2026
Verified review

8/10 Good

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
The cottage has a fenced yard that is nice with a dog, big fridge in the kitchen and is walkable to beach and Main Street, all of which was nice. It was a hit musty when we arrived but not a big deal. The water filter in the fridge didn't work but we had our own filter with us. I think it was overall a nice place to stay but I feel like it was overpriced for what we got.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2026