Great Location in Empire- Right on the Sleeping Bear Heritage Trail Hill house is the perfect place to stay to experience Northern Michigan. The home is nestled in between the quaint towns of Glen Arbor and Empire with the Sleeping Bear Heritage Trail running right in front of the home. This trail is a paved, non-motorized trail that spans 22-miles between Empire and Bohemia Road. It connects to the attractions throughout Sleeping Bear Dunes National Lakeshore park and will take you through the towns of Glen Arbor and Empire as well. Families can bring their bikes or rent from a local bike shop. Take a quick ride up to the Dune Climb at the Sleeping Bear Dunes National Lakeshore located just 1/2 mile up the road. The home is a traditional Up North cottage but does offer conveniences such as Wi-Fi and laundry on site. The cottage is clean, well kept, has a fully stocked kitchen, and all of the basic amenities for your family vacation. The home is set up with two rooms for the adults, one with a queen bed and one with a double. There is an extra room for the kids containing a full size bed and a set of bunk beds! Outside of the home, guests can enjoy the firepit and take in the peacefulness of the area. Your well behaved dog does not need to miss out on this family vacation! Guests may bring one dog with them for an additional fee. The proximity to Sleeping Bear sand dunes, the scenic outlook, Lake Michigan and Glen Lake make this property ideal for making lasting memories of a great vacation! Your well behaved dog will be welcomed with a $150 pet fee per pet. Please refer to our terms and conditions for the house rules. Please note that this home is rented for your quiet enjoyment. Due to liability reasons, township rules and insurance policies, day guests are not permitted without expressed permissions from Management. Guest capacity for the home is NOT to be exceeded at any time. Guests not adhering to this rule could face a fine or eviction as outlined in our terms and conditions that are agreed upon by renting our home. Capacity is strictly enforced and randomly checked. We will provide a starter package of paper towel, toilet paper, garbage bags, hand soap, dish soap and/or dishwasher tabs if a dishwasher is available at the property. Depending on the length of your stay, you may need to purchase more of these items. Other items not included in this list are not guaranteed. Please reach out to management to inquire if a particular amenity is important to your stay, or plan accordingly. Other Amenities: Air Conditioning: No Pets: Yes Smoking: No Parties: No Fireworks: No Wifi: Yes Please see rental agreement for cancellation and refund policy.