Welcome to Empire Blue!

Empire Blue has been intentionally designed to be as cozy, relaxing, and restorative as possible. We hope that you'll unwind and create lasting memories by embracing hygge throughout your trip...
๐Ÿ  Address:
11518 Crescent Drive
Empire, MI 49630

Save the time of shopping and packing groceries! Stocked delivers to our cabin andย  fridge before you arrive or while you're out

๐Ÿ•“ย Check-In: 4 PM

๐Ÿ…ฟ๏ธย Parking: Private driveway: 2 spaces; Garage parking: 2 spaces

๐Ÿ”“ย Entry: Check the Guest Portal provided in your reservation confirmation message for the unique door codeย 

๐Ÿ’กEarly Arrival Tip:ย If you arrive before Check-In, we recommend visiting downtown Empire for some shopping or eating; heading to Empire beach for easy access to Lake Michigan, or taking a hike at the Empire Bluff Trail for some easy to reach breath taking views while you wait
๐Ÿ›œ WiFi Login:
Network: Hygge Up North Guest
Password: GetCozy!

ย Quiet Hours: 10 PM - 7 AM

๐Ÿ—‘ Trash & Recycling: Please bag all trash, deposit in bins. Garbage day isย DAYย so please wheel bins to roadside onย DAY and wheel back byย DAY

โ˜•๏ธ Coffee: Coffee/tea is central part of hygge so be sure to check out our coffee bar in the kitchen and the accompanying coffee manual

๐Ÿด Kitchen: Our kitchen is equipped with all the basic spices, oils, and cooking utensils/equipment needed for a standard meal; FYI - we don't provide perishable items like condiments, butter, sauces, etc.

Towels and Linens: Beds will be made with fresh linens and towels will be laid out prior to guest arrival

Laundry: Washer and dryer located in laundry room/garage entryway; guests are free to use during their stay

Living room/Kitchen/Dining area: The home has an open concept so the kitchen, dining area, and living room are all in once large centralized space; we hope this will help facilitate a fun and cozy environment where groups can share lasting memories together over coffee, meals, watching movies, etc

๐Ÿ”’ย Check-Out: 10 AM
๐Ÿ“‹ย Before checking out we ask that you:

  • Return all furniture, keys, items, etc. to their original resting place

  • Wash, dry, put away all kitchenware

  • Empty the fridge

  • Dispose of garbage in roadside bin

  • Lock all doors & windows

  • Turn off all lights, appliances, water

  • Check for personal belongings

  • Notify host of any damaged, broken, missing items, etc.

  • (Optional): Tag us on Instagram with your favorite highlights :) @hyggeupnorth


Drive Safe!

OUR NEARBY FAVORITES

AREA RESOURCES
TIPS FOR ENJOYING OUR AREA
Tips for the area

๐Ÿฝ Dining
Most local options close by 8/9 PM so please don't wait to get food if you're planing on eating out

๐Ÿšฒ TART Trails (maps)
A network of multi-use trails in Grand Traverse and Leelanau counties

๐Ÿšฒ Palmer Woods Forest Preserve -Mountain Biking Trails (map)

17 miles of public mountain biking trails that are top notch; definitely bring a mountain bike with suspension and proper biking attire

Myles Kimmerly - Disc Golf ย (maps)
Free 18 hole course; Free parking

Leelanau Curling Club - Located at Broomstack & Kitchen Taphouse

Make a reservation for a 2 hour curling group lesson; 40 minutes of instruction and the rest is curling!

โ›ฑ๏ธย Nearby Public Beaches
Van's Beach (Leland)

Good Harbor Bay Beach (Lake Michigan)

Empire Beach (Empire)

Suttons Bay Beach (Suttons Bay)

๐Ÿš—ย Transportation
You'll need your own transportation throughout the region because Lyft and Uber are not reliable options
๐Ÿ“’ GUIDE TO OUR AREA
๐Ÿ—“ CALENDARS OF EVENTS
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๐Ÿ“ง EMAIL US

Please text us with any questions
(231) 409-9412

If you need to speak with us directly, please don't hesitate to call
(231) 409-9412
COME STAY WITH US AGAIN!

Happy Hygge!
The Hygge Up North Team