The Caboose Summary: | Apartment in Empire

9.8 (21 Reviews) |   1 Bedroom  1 Bathroom  2 Guests
Empire Apartment | The Caboose Summary:

1 Bedroom Apartment in Empire

Summary:
Historic, updated caboose with a fire pit, central air conditioning, and grill. With public access to Little Glen Lake nearby, this unique and historic abode offers all the conveniences of home. Inside, the space includes a convenient queen bed, bathroom with shower, a sitting area, and a well-equipped kitchenette that features a fridge, microwave, toaster, Keurig, and an electric percolator.
The Space:
With public access to Little Glen Lake nearby, this unique and historic abode offers all the conveniences of home with all the adventure of vacation. Surrounded by trees, the renovated caboose features a picnic area, grill, firepit, and beautiful nature views. Inside, the space includes a convenient Murphy bed, a sitting area, and a well-equipped kitchenette that features a fridge, microwave, toaster, Keurig, and an electric percolator. Access to the Sleeping Bear Dunes is just steps away from the Caboose!
Guest Access:
A key will be provided
The Neighborhood:
Forest/ Sleeping Bear Dunes National Lakeshore
Getting Around:
Driving or walking to the beach or to hike the trails and dunes.
Interaction with Guests:
We are available if guests need any assistance, but we prefer to give everyone their privacy.

The Caboose Summary: is located in Empire. The Caboose Summary: provides accommodation, featuring Internet, Air Conditioner, Parking, among other amenities. This Apartment features Internet, Air Conditioner, Parking, to make your stay a comfortable one.

The Caboose Summary: has 1 Bedroom , 1 Bathroom, and max occupancy of 2 people. The minimum rental for this property is 1 nights, but this can change depending on the season you plan on staying. Previous guests have given good rated it, and VRBO labeled it a top-rated Apartment because of the excellent services rendered by the owner or manager of this Apartment, and has consistently provided great experiences for their guests. Most families or guests that use it recommend it to their friends and some of them are repeat guests. Apartment has a friendly neighborhood, and the Empire has interesting places to visit. If you want to learn more about the Apartment in Empire, such as places to visit and things to do nearby, you can check below to learn more.

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Amenities

Air Conditioner
Parking
TV
Security/Safety
Bedding/Linens
Fireplace/Heating
Barbecue/Outdoor Cooking
Internet
Kitchen

Facility Overview

Air Conditioner
  • Heating
  • Air conditioning
Bathrooms
  • Towels provided
  • 1 bathroom
  • Shower
Bedroom
  • Bed sheets provided
  • 1 bedroom
Kitchen
  • Refrigerator
  • Toaster
  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Cookware/dishes/utensils
  • Microwave
Parking
  • Onsite parking
Pet Friendly
  • No pets allowed
Accessibility
  • Smoke-free property
Entertainment
  • TV with cable/satellite service
General
  • Property does not allow children
  • Unit size: 260 sq ft (24 sq m)
  • English
  • In a rural location
Internet
  • WiFi available
Outdoors
  • Barbecue grill
  • Firepit
Security/Safety
  • Carbon monoxide detector not reported (host has not indicated whether there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property; consider bringing a portable detector)
  • Smoke detector not reported (host has not indicated whether there is a smoke detector on the property)
  • Fire extinguisher

Policies

Check-in
Check-in time starts at 4:00 pm minimum check-in age: 21
Check-out
Check-out before 10:00 am
Child Policy
This property does not allow children. note from host: ladders could be dangerous
Event Policy
No events allowed
Pet Policy
Pets not allowed
Smoking Policy
Smoking is not permitted

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 host has not indicated whether there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property; consider bringing a portable detector with you on the trip host has not indicated whether there is a smoke detector on the property onsite parties or group events are strictly prohibited safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed 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

Reviews

Diane L.
Sep 22, 2025 03:24:47 AM
Review Score:   10
Summary: Perfect location. Bike trail and Dune Climb walking distance. Just 10 minute drive to both the town of Glen Arbor and also the scenic Sleeping Bear Dunes drive. Bonfires at night, visits from deer & wild turkeys. What a unique place to stay. We enjoyed the Caboose !!
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