A family-friendly stay in Empire awaits you at this holiday home. Within just a 15-minute stroll, you'll find popular places like Sleeping Bear Dunes National Lakeshore and Lake Michigan. Highlights at this holiday home include a kitchen, a washing machine and a Smart TV. .You can enjoy a TV with a DVD player, and home features a dining area, a coffee/tea maker and a hairdryer. In-room dining is easy with a kitchen that comes equipped with a fridge, a microwave and a stovetop. A living room, an iron/ironing board and a desk are also available. .This smoke-free holiday home offers a games room, a garden and barbecues. .Sights within a 10-minute walk of this Downtown Mmpire holiday home include Philip A. Hart Visitor Center and within 30 minutes you'll find Empire Bluff Trail.
Philip A. Hart Visitor Center - 6 min walk - 0.6 km
Sleeping Bear Dunes National Lakeshore - 8 min walk - 0.7 km
beach near Village Park - 10 min walk - 0.9 km
beach near Downtown Mmpire - 12 min walk - 1.0 km
Empire Bluff Trail - 3 min drive - 1.8 km
Getting around
Traverse City, MI (TVC-Cherry Capital) - 44 min drive
Restaurants
Trattoria Funistrada - 13 min drive
Shipwreck Cafe - 5 min walk
Empire Village Pizza & Spirits - 6 min walk
Food For Thought - 6 min drive
Joes Friendly Tavern - 5 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.
Wilce Cottage Your Cozy Empire Getaway
Wilce Cottage — Your Cozy Empire Getaway Located right in the heart of Empire, Michigan, Wilce Cottage is the perfect home base for your Northern Michigan adventure. This charming 2-bedroom, 1-bathroom cottage offers everything you need for a relaxed and memorable stay, including a washer and dryer, board games and puzzles, comfortable beds, croquet, and a few fun retro surprises. The location can’t be beat—Empire Beach and the sandy shores of Lake Michigan are just a 10–15 minute walk away. Playgrounds, the library, pickleball, chocolate shops, ice cream, and local dining are all just blocks from the front door. With space to comfortably sleep up to 5 guests, Wilce Cottage is the perfect home-away-from-home for families, couples, and small groups. Our Guest Services team is happy to help you make the most of your visit, including recommendations for bike rentals and local attractions. ________________________________________ — THE PROPERTY — Private | WiFi | Walk-to-Beach Location Bedrooms • Bedroom 1: Queen bed • Bedroom 2: Queen bed • Additional Sleeping: Sleeper sofa in living room Bathroom • Full bathroom with tub • Note: Entry to the tub is narrow due to wall placement ________________________________________ Outdoor Living • Dining set • Grill • Spacious yard ________________________________________ Kitchen Equipped with: Refrigerator • Stovetop • Oven • Microwave • Cooking basics • Coffee maker • Toaster • Paper towels/trash bags ________________________________________ Indoor Living • Smart TV • Comfortable living room • Washer & dryer • Board games & puzzles • Dedicated office space with desk ________________________________________ General Amenities Linens • Towels • Heating • Hair dryer • Window A/C unit • Ceiling fans Quiet hours: 10 PM–8 AM Accessibility Notes: • Steps required to enter the home • Washer & dryer located downstairs • Bathroom space is narrow Parking: Driveway (2 vehicles)
— REST EASY WITH US — Northland Vacation Rentals welcomes you to unwind, relax, and get into full vacation mode. We take cleanliness seriously and ensure every home is well-maintained for your comfort. If any issues arise, our friendly staff is available 24/7 to assist with urgent needs. ________________________________________ — POLICIES — • No smoking • No pets • No events, parties, or large gatherings • No fireworks • Quiet hours: 10 PM–8 AM • Day guests must be approved if total exceeds 5 guests (violations may result in fines or eviction) • Must be 25+ to book • Additional fees and taxes may apply • Photo ID may be required at check-in • Management and booking fees are non-refundable • Please review all terms, conditions, and rental agreement for full rules and cancellation policy Starter Supplies Provided: Paper towel, toilet paper, garbage bags, hand soap, dish soap, and dishwasher tabs (if applicable). Depending on the length of your stay, additional supplies may be needed. If a certain amenity is important to your stay, please reach out prior to booking.
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: 895 square feet
Policies
Check-in
Check-in time starts at 4:00 PM
Contactless check-in and check-out are available
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
Pets
No pets 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
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
3213-278967
Frequently asked questions
Does Wilce Cottage Your Cozy Empire Getaway have a pool?
No, this holiday home doesn't have a pool.
Is Wilce Cottage Your Cozy Empire Getaway family-friendly?
You bet! With amenities such as an arcade, a BBQ and children's books, it's no surprise that Wilce Cottage Your Cozy Empire Getaway is a winner with our family travellers.
Is there a free airport shuttle available at Wilce Cottage Your Cozy Empire Getaway?
No, Wilce Cottage Your Cozy Empire Getaway does not offer an airport shuttle service.
What time are check-in & check-out at Wilce Cottage Your Cozy Empire Getaway?
Check-in begins at 4:00 PM. Check-out time is 10:00 AM.
Are pets allowed at Wilce Cottage Your Cozy Empire Getaway?
No, pets are not allowed.
Wilce Cottage Your Cozy Empire Getaway Reviews
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Exceptional
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Cleanliness
Reviews
10/10 Excellent
Lindsay G.
5 Sept 2025
Liked: Cleanliness
This was such a lovely home right in Empire! A 10 min walk to the beach and close to lots of hiking trails. The home had everything we needed, we enjoyed our stay.
Lindsay G.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2025
8/10 Good
Danielle G.
24 Aug 2025
Liked: Cleanliness
Was a great trip overall and the house was perfect for our needs. The house was clean and close to the Empire public beach.
Danielle G.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2025
10/10 Excellent
Meredith L B.
15 Aug 2025
Liked: Cleanliness
Loved our stay at this cozy cottage. It was perfectly located close to everything we wanted to do with our young children - the dunes, the beach/playground, a quaint ice cream shop, North Bar lake swimming and tubing on the Platte River. We had one cooler rainy morning and loved chilling in the living room space with games and books and working on our Junior Ranger booklets. Lots of natural light and old home charm that reminded us of our home back in Virginia. The cottage was very clean, organized and well taken care of. We took advantage of doing laundry in the basement and had plenty of space for our family of 5 (kids age 3, 6, 7). We fell in love with Empire!Worth noting that the AC is a portable unit in one of the main bedrooms but fans are provided for the other spaces/bedroom. We enjoyed the open air feel and temps were generally conducive to this setup during our stay but if you expect it to be icy cold all the time (in August) this may not be the place for you. Empire in August is dreamy!
Meredith L B.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2025
10/10 Excellent
Bethany H.
13 July 2025
Liked: Cleanliness
Sweet cottage
This cottage is super cute, clean, and comfortable. There are so many little extra fun touches that were so thoughtful. On our first full day, we pulled up to the cottage after being out and our youngest proclaimed that the cottage feels like home. The play room is so perfect for kids of various ages! The rotary phones were a crowd favorite!