Empire Vacation Rentals

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Make Empire your next getaway

Find your escape to scenic northern Michigan with Empire vacation rentals. Known as the gateway to Sleeping Bear Dune National Lakeshore, this town offers a front-row seat to the stunning beach bluffs and crystal blue waves. With a wide range of year-round activities and panoramic views to enjoy, your next adventure awaits.

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Popular amenities for Empire vacation rentals

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Dog-friendly Hot tub Internet
Carol's Cottage
2 Bedroom | 1 Bath | Sleeps 4

Carol's Cottage - Empire, MI

$196 avg / night
4.5 (26)
Sleeping Fox
6 Bedroom | 4 Bath | Sleeps 14

Sleeping Fox - Empire, MI

$807 avg / night
4.8 (20)
After Dune Delight
4 Bedroom | 3 Bath | Sleeps 12

After Dune Delight - Empire, MI

$1,507 avg / night
5.0 (3)
Green Glen
3 Bedroom | 2.5 Bath | Sleeps 6

Green Glen - Empire, MI

$232 avg / night
4.32 (19)
Sunset Suite
0 Bedroom | 1 Bath | Sleeps 4 (2 Adults Max)

Sunset Suite - Empire, MI

$336 avg / night
5.0 (15)

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Recent Empire guest reviews

We initially booked a stay and arrived to find that the heating system was not functioning. With a phone call to customer service, they had someone out to look at it within a couple hours. When it turned out to not be an easy fix, they found a different property for us to move to, which was an even lovelier location and home. It turned out to be a clean and well appointed home with all the amenities to stay comfortably and with easy, close access to so many activities in the area! Thank you Vacasa!
Lisa C. | Nov 2024
This was a good spot for a relaxing getaway. My friend and I loved that it was within walking distance of both the public beach in Empire and the Empire Bluffs trailhead. The open-plan living/dining/kitchen area had the perfect balance of coziness and space to feel like a comfortable hang-out spot for two, even though the house itself was fairly large. The outside deck offered a welcoming space to appreciate the adjacent grove of sugar maples dressed in their autumnal fire. I will definitely be keeping this property in mind for future stays.
Jessica H. | Oct 2024
Worked out just as we hoped. First stair of stairs to front door could use repair.
Robert C. | Oct 2024
Empire vacation rental FAQ

Yes, 16 of our Empire homes allow dogs—so feel free to bring Fido along. (Just make sure to check individual home listings for any limits on the number and size of dogs they allow).

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Yes. 129 of our Empire vacation rentals have internet access, so you can stay connected throughout your trip.

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Some of the most popular amenities in our Empire vacation rentals include:

Our standard check-in time is 4:00 p.m., and the check-out time is 10:00 a.m. Some exceptions apply—after you book, you’ll find check-in and check-out details in the Vacasa guest app or your Trip Manager.

Absolutely. Our local Empire team includes professional housekeepers who care for all our homes here. They’ll clean thoroughly and restock amenities, so everything is ready for your arrival—and all you have to do is settle in and relax.

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No worries, plans change. Read over our cancellation policy for more information. And if you currently have a Vacasa reservation for Empire, log in to Trip Manager to see options available for your specific trip.

Book confidently. Stay comfortably.

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Explore our Empire, MI, vacation rentals

Empire vacation rentals are located along Platte Bay and the shores of Lake Michigan on the lower peninsula. The small town is considered the entrance to Sleeping Bear Dune National Lakeshore, a popular national park admired for its stunning water views, hiking trails, scalable bluffs, and its surrounding picturesque lighthouses. Discover all there is to love about this park by kayak, canoe, or one biking or hiking trail at a time.

In town, you’ll find Empire Beach’s soft sands, local parks, cafes, restaurants, and the Robert H. Manning Memorial Lighthouse. Head out for a day of walking the nature trails around Empire Bluffs and pack a picnic lunch to enjoy along the way. Make new memories together along the shores of Lake Michigan.