Empire Vacation Rental - Cottage in the Woods Near Sleeping Bear Dunes. — Property 321807

Summary of the vacation rental cottage, 2 bedrooms, sleeps 4, 1 bathroom

Empire cottage rental - Summertime Shot
Rates per property (USD)
$390 - $490/week
$1,460 - $1,890/month
Call Timothy and Kathleen Young
231 326-6041
(International 231 326-6041)
 
Email Owner
Property type:
cottage, 500 sq. ft. 
Highlights:
accept credit card, internet access, tennis, fishing  
Empire cottage rental - Summertime Shot

Summertime Shot

Empire cottage rental - Living Area 1

Living Area 1

Empire cottage rental - View to Kitchen

View to Kitchen

Empire cottage rental - Living Area 2

Living Area 2

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Description of the Empire vacation cottage rental

This place is a winter and summer wonderland. We’re surrounded by a 70,000 acre national park (Sleeping Bear Dunes National Lakeshore) and thousands of acres of state land. There’s plenty of skiing, canoeing, hiking and fishing and more. We’re close to Traverse City and Leelanau County, the best of wine regions this side of the Mississippi. Honor Michigan is 7 miles to the south and was rated in Field and Stream Magazine as the best all around recreation spot in the country. On the adjoining 5 acres there's a home I built where we run a small organic jam making company (Food For Thought - web = foodforthought.net). While a tour is always popular with adults, children usually get a big kick out of seeing jam made and to take home a complimentary jar that is still warm to the touch. Lake Michigan is a three mile drive, ski or hike away and the beach is part of the Sleeping Bear Dunes, meaning there’s few people and no homes for miles in either direction.

Location

Nearest airport:   Traverse City (TVC) at 25 Miles
Nearest beach:   beach at 3.0 Miles

This place is a winter and summer wonderland. Our cottage is a small 50's style with much character and in the woods. We’re surrounded by a 70,000 acre national park (Sleeping Bear Dunes) and thousands of acres of state land. There’s plenty of skiing, canoeing, hiking and fishing, peace and quiet. We’re close to Traverse City and Leelanau County, the best of wine regions this side of the Mississippi. Honor Michigan is 7 miles to the south and was rated in Field and Stream Magazine as the best all around recreation spot in the country. Empire is just 3 miles to the north and is the headquarters of the Sleeping Bear Dunes. This cottage we completely remodeled to green building standards and we clean with non-toxic cleaners. It may be suitable for people with allergies or chemical sensitivities. Our NO PETS/NO SMOKING policy is not negotiable. While this is a very rural setting we request that you abide by our peace and quiet policy: No loud music, fireworks, etc.
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Rental Rates for this vacation cottage rental in Empire, Michigan

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Dates Rates
Name of Period Begins Ends Weekly Weekend Weekend per night Midweek per night Extra Night Monthly Minimum Stay
Peak Jul 1, 2008 - Sep 30, 2008 $490 n/a n/a n/a $85 $1,890 4 Nights
Notes: A rental week is 6 nights/ 7 days. Arrival after noon, departure by 10:00a
Off Peak Oct 1, 2008 - May 31, 2009 $390 n/a n/a n/a $75 $1,460 4 Nights
Notes: A rental week is 6 nights/ 7 days. Arrival after noon, departure by 10:00a
  • $390-490/Week
  • $100 security deposit required to book dates, refunded 10 days after departure less damages or cleaning fee.
    50% deposit due 60 days prior to arrival
    Balance due 30 days prior to arrival.
    Cancellations 60 days out, full refund. 30 days out no refund, unless we can book your dates, less deposit.
    Our cleaning policy is leave it as you found it or pay $50 cleaning fee.
    No Smoking, No Pets


    September 4 - June 14 390/week or 75/night or 1650/month
    June 15 - September 3 490/week or 85/night or 1850/month
  • A rental week is 6 nights 7 days. Arrival anytime after noon and departure by 10:00 a.m. We can be flexible if we don't have consecutive rentals.

Accommodation and Amenities for this vacation cottage rental in Empire, Michigan

Property Type:
  • cottage

Floor Area:
  • 500 sq. ft.

Theme:
  • away from it all
  • adventure

General:
  • Alarm-Clock
  • Firewood
  • Local-Maps
  • Paper-Towels
  • Restaurant-Dining-Guide
  • Shampoo
  • Soaps-Basic
  • Toilet-Paper
  • towels provided
  • accept credit card
  • linens provided
  • telephone

Kitchen:
  • cooking utensils
  • coffee maker
  • toaster
  • iron & board
  • Refrigerator-Mini-Size
  • Stove-Top-Burners
  • oven

Dining:
  • dining area
  • seating for 4 people

Bathrooms:
  • 1 bathroom(s)
  • Bathroom 1 - Toilet, Shower

Bedrooms:
  • 2 bedrooms, sleeps maximum of 4 people
  • Bedroom 1 - 1 Queen
    Bedroom 2 - 2 Twin/ Single
  • Bedroom 2 has bunk beds. We've also got a portable crib (pack and play) that can be set up upon request.

Entertainment:
  • tv
  • DVD
  • Books
  • Books-Kids
  • Games-Adults
  • Games-Kids
  • Toys-Kids
  • Video-Library

Internet Access:
  • wireless broadband
  • internet access

Outside:
  • canoe
  • child's swing
  • Deck-Wood
  • Outdoor-Grill-Charcoal
  • sand box

Suitability:
  • long term renters welcome
  • children welcome
  • wheelchair inaccessible
  • pets not allowed
  • non smoking only

Local Activities:
  • scuba diving or snorkeling
  • hunting
  • antiquing
  • swimming
  • tennis
  • walking
  • sailing
  • cycling
  • fishing
  • horseback riding
  • skiing
  • golf
  • wind-surfing
  • water skiing
  • mountain biking
  • paragliding
  • roller blading

Onsite Services:
  • Housekeeper-Optional

Attractions:
  • Autumn-Foliage
  • Babysitting
  • Cinemas
  • Eco-Tourism
  • Forests
  • Groceries
  • Laundromat
  • Museums
  • Playground
  • Recreation-Center
  • Water-Parks

Leisure Activities:
  • Beachcombing
  • Bird-Watching
  • Fly-Fishing
  • Freshwater-Fishing
  • Gambling-Casinos
  • Hiking
  • Hunting-Big-Game
  • Hunting-Small-Game
  • Ice-Skating
  • Jet-Skiing
  • Live-Theater
  • Pier-Fishing
  • Sight-Seeing
  • Sound/Bay-Fishing
  • Water-Tubing

Nearby Attraction / Facility:
  • Coin-Laundry
  • Restaurants
  • Scenic-Drives
  • Winery-Tours

Notes: The TV is hooked up to a DVD player. No cable. No phone. There is a Verizon cell phone tower a mile away. We provide linens and towels, though you will be responsible for laundry during your stay.


Further details for this vacation cottage rental in Empire, Michigan

It’s breathtaking summer or winter. This place is perfect for a winter reading and writing hideaway or family get-a-way. It was stated earlier, but bears repeating. This place was recently remodeled to green building standards. Our NO PETS/NO SMOKING policies are not negotiable. Don't take it personally. We are trying to keep the place habitable for people with allergy or chemical sensitivities. We also clean with non-toxic cleaning products. We also request respect for peace and quiet. It is a rural area, but our home in nearby and sound travel far in quiet rural settings. No loud music, fireworks etc.

Amenities:: Wireless internet, TV w/DVD, canoe, sandbox with toys, sauna (upon request). We live on the same acreage so we've got bikes, strollers and other children hardware if needed. There's no cable and land line phone. You may get cell service depending on your service provider.

Guest Book: First and foremost our visit was truly one of the best vacations. We hiked, kayaked, climbed the dunes, pontooned on Glen Lake, embraced the sights and sounds of all of our favorite beaches, filled our lungs with the scent of pine, marvelled at the shade of blue from Glen Lake atop the sand dunes, waved at South Manitou Island, and reminded ourselves everyday how lucky we were to be together in an environment that never fails to take our breath away. We named your cabin the 'Lemon Drop' because it was the sweetest place to rest our heads and re-fuel for our adventures. Your preserves are delicious, thank-you for the samples. Sincerely, Tom and Mary Simpson , ourluckybuck@yahoo.com


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231 326-6041
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