The Nest at Sleeping Bear’s South Bar Lake
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Reviews
1010 out of 10
Exceptional
Popular amenities
- Air conditioning
Explore the area
Empire, MI
- Philip A. Hart Visitor CenterPlace, Philip A. Hart Visitor Center13 min walk
- Sleeping Bear Dunes National LakeshorePlace, Sleeping Bear Dunes National Lakeshore3 min drive
- Pierce Stocking Scenic DrivePlace, Pierce Stocking Scenic Drive6 min drive
- Traverse City, MI (TVC-Cherry Capital)Airport, Traverse City, MI (TVC-Cherry Capital)48 min drive
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About the area
Empire
With a stay at this guesthouse in Empire, you'll be a 4-minute walk from Lake Michigan and within a 5-minute drive of Sleeping Bear Dunes National Lakeshore. .This guesthouse is 0.9 mi (1.5 km) from Philip A. Hart Visitor Center and 1.7 mi (2.8 km) from Empire Bluff Trail.
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
- La Becasse - 14 min drive
About this property
The Nest at Sleeping Bear’s South Bar Lake
Enjoy the calm and beauty of the northern lower peninsula. M22 life awaits! Private dock on S. Bar, a fish filled quiet lake, that’s great for swimming, too. 1/2 mile paddle across S. Bar lake gets you to Empire’s public Lake Michigan beach. Of course, the 1 mile walk of drive is also an option. Sleeping Bear Dunes Heritage Trail begins on our street! The infamous dune climb is just 5-1/2 miles away and the trail takes you right there. Grocer’s daughter chocolate shop is less than 1/2 mile.
The “Nest” is prepared to let you relax. The kitchen has a refrigerator, oven and sink over looking the fruit trees in the backyard. Living area is complete with a glider and pull out couch. The bedroom features a double bed, closet space and plenty of room for a pack-n-play or two for our younger guests. There’sa full bathroom with shower and basic toiletries. At the lower level you’ll find the laundry which includes a washer, dryer and utility sink. S. Bar is at the west edge of the backyard, where you’ll find the dock, fire pit and all the fish.
The “Nest” is prepared to let you relax. The kitchen has a refrigerator, oven and sink over looking the fruit trees in the backyard. Living area is complete with a glider and pull out couch. The bedroom features a double bed, closet space and plenty of room for a pack-n-play or two for our younger guests. There’sa full bathroom with shower and basic toiletries. At the lower level you’ll find the laundry which includes a washer, dryer and utility sink. S. Bar is at the west edge of the backyard, where you’ll find the dock, fire pit and all the fish.
Make yourself at home in one of the air-conditioned guestrooms.
Policies
Check-in
Check-in time starts at 4:00 PM
Check-out
Check-out before 11:00 AM
Special check-in instructions
You will receive an email from the host with check-in and check-out instructions
Pets
Pets not allowed
Children and extra beds
This property does not allow children
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
Onsite parties or group events are strictly prohibited
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
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