Willkommen in unserem Bauernhaus! Kommen Sie und genießen Sie Empire. Sie werden froh sein, dass Sie es getan haben.

Helpful Hints (and quirks of an old farmhouse!)

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 Extra pillows can be found in the green chest located in the middle bedroom off the living room on the main floor.
 Extra linens are stored in the laundry room shelves.
 Extra towels and facecloths are stored in both bathrooms (check the basket upstairs and the cabinet above the toilet downstairs).

Kitchen/Dining Area
 The switch for the garbage disposal is under the sink.
 The switches on the exhaust hood above the stove should be gently pushed up or down. Only use the two buttons on the left (light and fan).
 When opening the freezer chest, please do not use the front handle. Open the chest by pulling on the sides of the door.
 The dishwasher was recently serviced. If there are any draining issues or problems, please call or text us (see contact info).
 Be attentive when opening any windows, but especially the window in the dining area. This window does NOT stay open. To avoid injury, please don’t open.

Front Porch
 Please use caution on the front deck. The brick wall around the porch may have some loose bricks.

Back Deck/Patio
 The barbeque must be used on the patio, not on the deck or near the house.
 Please watch your step around the patio area for sharp roots where bushes were trimmed or cut. (Thanks for your patience as we continue landscaping projects!)

Trash/Recycling
 Please note that there is no routine trash pick-up.
 Trash should be bagged and left in the storage room upon departure.
 Recyclables can be left at the Village of Empire recycling station near the Catholic Church.

Basement
 Please avoid entering the basement (door in dining area) unless necessary (such as switching circuit breaker).

Storage Room
 The storage room can be used to store your bikes or beach gear.
 The key for the storage room is found in the top drawer of the wooden hutch in the kitchen/dining area.

Empire Beach & Village Park

Attractions
 Empire Museum (11544 LaCore Street) is open six days/week (closed on Wednesday) during the months of July and August from 1-4 pm. To find out more: http://empiremimuseum.org/

Food and Dining
 Tiffany’s Ice Cream/Little Finger Eatery (a hop and a skip away at 10213 W. Front Street) offers delicious Michigan-made ice-cream, fresh waffle cones, and soft serve, espresso and coffee, and specialty wraps. Open 7 days a week, 11am - 9pm.

 Joe’s Friendly Tavern (across the street at 11015 W. Front Street) is a family friendly establishment offering breakfast, lunch, and dinner. Open 7 days/week, 8 am - 10 pm. View full menu here: https://www.joesfriendlytavern.com/

 Empire Village Inn (11601 Lacore Road; short walking distance) offers dine-in and carry out. Ample menu includes starters, salads, sandwiches & wraps, burgers, and specialty pizzas. View full menu here: https://www.empirevillageinn.com/

 Shipwrecked Café (11691 Lacore Road; short walking distance) offers take-out of soup, salads, sandwiches, and snacks.

Public Library
The Glen Lake Community Library is just a short walk away on Front Street (10115 W. Front Street)

In case of a police, fire, or medical emergency: call 911
For non-emergency concerns: call 231-256-8800

 Tidy up the living spaces (cleaning staff will thoroughly clean the house but keeping the house tidy and arranged as you found it, is very helpful!)
 Leave the parking permit on the kitchen table.
 Close and lock all windows and doors.
 Discard all perishables in the refrigerator unless they are of long duration and may be helpful to the guests (condiments, etc.)
 Leave extra non-perishables and paperware, supplies, etc. in the pantry for the next guests.
 Gather all trash and recyclables and deposit in the storage room.
 Sign the guest book on the red side table in the living room.
 Kindly observe the check -out time of 10:30 am.