Wonderful beaches on Lake Michigan as well as small lakes are available for families of all ages to enjoy. Michigan Adventure Rides and Water Park, owned by Cedar Point is only 10 minutes away.

Many golf courses,delightful and unusual shops and restaurants as well as fascinating museums and galleries are even closer. The seasonal changes are awesome to see in the forest and along the lake.

When Autumn is in the air, there are Fall fresh harvests galore to enjoy. When Winter arrives, just step out the door to cross country ski or try the luge and skating at the nearby state park.

Spring near the woods and water is delightful too! (less)

Empire is the gateway to the 70,000 acre national park, Sleeping Bear Dunes. No shortage of skiing, hiking, beach combing, canoeing, fishing and peace and quiet.

We are located only twenty minutes to Traverse City, which offers many fine dining possibilities as well as the newly renovated State Theater, home of the Traverse City Film Festival. An additional timber framed guest cabin is available, a stones throw from the house.

Please inquire for details. If you are looking for the peace and quiet of the woods, this is an ideal place to be.

It is also a wonderful spot to experience off the grid, sustainable energy living (less)

21 miles Fresh Water Gallery - informal concerts & art 6.16 miles HISTORY Horton Bay General Store - old time snack bar 1.

52 miles Little Traverse Historical Museum - Petoskey 12.07 miles Castle Farms - Renaissance buildings & gardens 15.

0 miles Boyne City Historical Museum - fascinating! 5.74 miles ADVENTURE Wildwood Rush Canopy Tour - 9 zip lines! 3.

0 miles Avalanche Bay Indoor Water Park - top rated 13.12 miles Great American Adventures - go karts, etc.

15.0 miles NATURE Sunset Park & Bayfront Park - great sunsets 12.

84 miles Lavender Hill Farms - fields of lavender, shop 3.52 miles Ferry Beach Park - swim & hang out, tops! 14.

44 miles Fisherman's Island State Park - beautiful! 15.0 miles Young State Park - camping, forest, beach 3.

74 miles Raven Hill Discovery Center - hands on learning 15.0 miles SHOPPING The Village at Bay Harbor - high end luxury 10.

13 miles Downtown Boyne City - small town America 6.06 miles Gaslight Retail District - Petoskey shopland 12.

06 miles Bridge St. Retail District - Charlevoix shops 12.

78 miles LAKES & ISLANDS Lake Charlevoix at Horton Bay 20 minute walk 0.20 miles Dock to Beaver Island - Michigan's Emerald Gem 12.

73 miles Keweennaw Excursions Inc. - cruise the lakes 12.

73 miles GOLF Charlevoix Municipal Golf Course - 9 holes 11.97 miles Belvedere Golf Course - 18 holes 14.

83 miles Dunmaglas Golf Course - 18 holes 5.77 miles Crooked Tree Golf Club - 18 holes 10.

13 miles Bay Harbor Golf Club - 27 holes, super scenery 8.10 miles Boyne Rapids Adventure Golf - prettiest mini 10.

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Multi-family home (2 adjoining units) : Recently renovated. New floors.

New kitchens. New bathrooms.

2000 sq ft back yard. Great in summer for kids and backyard picnics.

Can rent single unit or entire house, depending on the size of your party. Includes top-of-the-line, modern amenities.

. - Two (2) 42' Flat screen TVs - Free DirecTV and Netflix (movies and TV programming) - Free wireless Internet.

- Spa foam mattress topper in each bed to ensure your comfort. - Jacuzzi to relax after your trip to the Lake (or the ski resort in winter).

Make it your vacation home away from home!!! (less)

Belmont Park is 5 blocks away. Sea World, Gaslamp District, Old Town San Diego, Zoo and La Jolla are only a short drive away.

This is the perfect place for your vacation! If you have a large group and need more space, we also have a three bedroom unit (sleeps 10) in the front with full ocean view (?The SUn Catcher' VRBO #360153). Together they sleep up to 14 people (less)

Amenities include: 2 Bedroom / 2 Full Baths Beds: 1 King, 2 Queens, one pull-out full couch, sleeps total of eight people Bathrooms: 1 bubble jet bathtub/shower and spa-like master bathroom with 1 walk-in luxury steam shower Brand new construction and fully furnished Fully equipped gourmet kitchen with granite counters & stainless steel appliances Hardwood floors and fireplace Private outdoor terrace with BBQ grill and patio furniture Plasma TV, cable/satellite, DVD, CD player, free wireless, washer-dryer Quality linens, plush towels, and toiletries Free garage parking space Third floor Apt in building with elevator (wheelchair accessible) (less)