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The Sylvan Inn

3.0 star property
Bed & breakfast with free breakfast, a short walk to Lake Michigan

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Studio, 1 Queen Bed with Sofa bed, Kitchenette, Ground Floor | Private kitchen
Honeymoon Double Room, 1 King Bed, Balcony | Living area
Exterior
Room, 1 Queen Bed, Shared Bathroom
Located near Lake Michigan, The Sylvan Inn offers a serene retreat with full breakfast, a charming terrace, and lush gardens. Explore the scenic surroundings on two wheels via bike rentals or stay connected with in-room WiFi.

Reviews

9.2 out of 10
Wonderful

Popular amenities

  • Air conditioning
  • Parking included
  • Free WiFi
The current price is €127
includes taxes & fees
9 Feb - 10 Feb

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Double Room, 1 Queen Bed with Sofa bed, Patio, Ground Floor

Double Room, 1 Queen Bed with Sofa bed, Patio, Ground Floor

Highlights

Balcony or patio
Air conditioning
Flat-screen TV
Sofa bed
Shower/bath combination
Hairdryer
Eco-friendly toiletries
Satellite channels
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 Queen Bed and 1 Double Sofa Bed

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Honeymoon Double Room, 1 King Bed, Balcony

Honeymoon Double Room, 1 King Bed, Balcony

Highlights

Balcony
Air conditioning
Flat-screen TV
Shower/bath combination
Hairdryer
Eco-friendly toiletries
Private bathroom
Satellite channels
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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Double Room, 1 Queen Bed, Balcony

Double Room, 1 Queen Bed, Balcony

Highlights

Balcony
Air conditioning
Flat-screen TV
Shower/bath combination
Hairdryer
Eco-friendly toiletries
Private bathroom
Satellite channels
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

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Double Room, 1 Queen Bed, Balcony

Double Room, 1 Queen Bed, Balcony

Highlights

Balcony
Air conditioning
Flat-screen TV
Shower/bath combination
Hairdryer
Eco-friendly toiletries
Private bathroom
Satellite channels
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

View all photos for Double Room, 1 Queen Bed with Sofa bed

Double Room, 1 Queen Bed with Sofa bed

Double Room, 1 Queen Bed with Sofa bed

Highlights

Air conditioning
Flat-screen TV
Shower/bath combination
Hairdryer
Eco-friendly toiletries
Satellite channels
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Queen Bed and 1 Single Sofa Bed

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Triple Room, Multiple Beds, Shared Bathroom

Triple Room, Multiple Beds, Shared Bathroom

Highlights

Air conditioning
2 bathrooms
Hairdryer
Eco-friendly toiletries
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Double Bed and 1 Single Bed

View all photos for Double Room, 1 Queen Bed with Sofa bed, Patio, Ground Floor

Double Room, 1 Queen Bed with Sofa bed, Patio, Ground Floor

Double Room, 1 Queen Bed with Sofa bed, Patio, Ground Floor

Highlights

Balcony or patio
Air conditioning
Flat-screen TV
Sofa bed - double
Shower/bath combination
Hairdryer
Eco-friendly toiletries
Private bathroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 Queen Bed and 1 Double Sofa Bed

View all photos for Room, 1 Queen Bed, Shared Bathroom

Room, 1 Queen Bed, Shared Bathroom

Room, 1 Queen Bed, Shared Bathroom

Highlights

Air conditioning
2 bathrooms
Hairdryer
Eco-friendly toiletries
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

View all photos for Room, 1 Queen Bed, Shared Bathroom

Room, 1 Queen Bed, Shared Bathroom

Room, 1 Queen Bed, Shared Bathroom

Highlights

Air conditioning
2 bathrooms
Hairdryer
Eco-friendly toiletries
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

View all photos for Room, 1 Queen Bed, Shared Bathroom

Room, 1 Queen Bed, Shared Bathroom

Room, 1 Queen Bed, Shared Bathroom

Highlights

Air conditioning
2 bathrooms
Hairdryer
Eco-friendly toiletries
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

Double Room, 1 Queen Bed, Private Bathroom, Ground Floor

Highlights

Air conditioning
Flat-screen TV
Shower/bath combination
Hairdryer
Eco-friendly toiletries
Private bathroom
Satellite channels
Located on the ground floor
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

Double Room, 1 Queen Bed, Private Bathroom, Ground Floor

Highlights

Air conditioning
Flat-screen TV
Shower/bath combination
Hairdryer
Eco-friendly toiletries
Private bathroom
Satellite channels
Located on the ground floor
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

View all photos for Studio, 1 Queen Bed with Sofa bed, Kitchenette, Ground Floor

Studio, 1 Queen Bed with Sofa bed, Kitchenette, Ground Floor

Studio, 1 Queen Bed with Sofa bed, Kitchenette, Ground Floor

Highlights

Separate dining area
Air conditioning
Kitchenette
Fridge
Flat-screen TV
Sofa bed - double
Shower/bath combination
Hairdryer
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 Queen Bed and 1 Double Sofa Bed

View all photos for Triple Room, Multiple Beds, Private Bathroom, Ground Floor

Triple Room, Multiple Beds, Private Bathroom, Ground Floor

Triple Room, Multiple Beds, Private Bathroom, Ground Floor

Highlights

Air conditioning
Flat-screen TV
Shower/bath combination
Hairdryer
Eco-friendly toiletries
Private bathroom
Satellite channels
Located on the ground floor
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Queen Bed and 1 Single Bed

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About the area

Map
6680 Western Ave, Glen Arbor, MI, 49636

What's nearby

  • Crystal River - 10 min walk
  • Glen Lake - 2 min drive
  • Sleeping Bear Point Coast Guard Station Maritime Museum - 5 min drive
  • Little Glen Lake - 6 min drive
  • Sleeping Bear Dunes National Lakeshore - 10 min drive

Getting around

  • Traverse City, MI (TVC-Cherry Capital) - 53 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Cherry Republic - ‬5 min walk
  • ‪Arts Tavern - ‬4 min walk
  • ‪Boone Dock's - ‬2 min walk
  • ‪Blu - ‬9 min walk
  • ‪Leelanau Coffee Roasting Co. - ‬5 min walk

About this property

The Sylvan Inn

Bed & breakfast near Lake Michigan
At The Sylvan Inn, you can look forward to free full breakfast, a terrace and a garden. Adventurous travellers may like the cycling at this bed & breakfast. Stay connected with free in-room WiFi.
Other perks at this bed & breakfast include:
  • Free self-parking
  • Bike hire
Room features
All guest rooms at The Sylvan Inn feature comforts, such as air conditioning, as well as
More conveniences in all rooms include:
  • Recycling and LED light bulbs
  • Eco-friendly toiletries and hairdryers

Languages

English

Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transport

  • Free self parking on site

Food and drink

  • Free full breakfast available daily 8:00 AM to 9:30 AM

Things to do

  • Bicycle rentals

Conveniences

  • Guidebooks

Guest services

  • Housekeeping (on request)

Outdoors

  • Garden
  • Terrace

Accessibility

  • No lift

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • Hair dryer
  • Towels provided

Food and drink

  • Restaurant dining guides

More

  • Air conditioning (climate-controlled)
  • Eco-friendly toiletries
  • Iron/ironing board on request
  • LED lighting
  • Recycling

Policies

Check-in

Check-in time starts at 3:00 PM
Contactless check-in and check-out are available
Minimum check-in age - 18

Check-out

Check-out before 11:00 AM
Contactless check-out

Special check-in instructions

There is no front desk at this property
Guests will receive an email 10 days before arrival with check-in instructions and key retrieval information; access will be through a private entrance
For any questions, please contact the property using the information on the booking confirmation

Access methods

Key retrieval, private entrance

Pets

Pets not allowed

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome
Rollaway/extra beds are not available.
Cots (infant beds) are not available

Payment types at the property

Important information

You need to know

This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business or profession.
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
Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed
This property accepts credit cards; cash is not accepted
Cashless transactions are available
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher and a first aid kit
Masks are required at the property for guests who have not received COVID-19 vaccination
Please note that cultural norms and guest policies may differ by country and by property; the policies listed are provided by the property
This property requires a deposit of 50% of the total cost of the stay for any bookings where payment for the stay will be made on site instead of at the time of booking.

We should mention

This property does not have any lifts
This property welcomes guests of all sexual orientations and gender identities (LGBTQ+ friendly)

Property is also known as

Sylvan Glen Arbor
Sylvan Inn
Sylvan Inn Glen Arbor
The Sylvan Hotel Glen Arbor
The Sylvan Inn Bed & Breakfast Michigan/Glen Arbor
The Sylvan Inn Bed And Breakfast
The Sylvan Inn Glen Arbor
The Sylvan Inn Bed & breakfast
The Sylvan Inn Bed & breakfast Glen Arbor

Frequently asked questions

Is The Sylvan Inn pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

How much does it cost to stay at The Sylvan Inn?

As of 7 Feb 2025, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at The Sylvan Inn on 9 Feb 2025 start from €127.28, including taxes and fees. This price is based on the lowest nightly price found in the last 24 hours for stays in the next 30 days. Prices are subject to change. Choose your dates for more accurate prices.

How much is parking at The Sylvan Inn?

Self-parking is free at this property.

What time is check-in at The Sylvan Inn?

Check-in begins at 3:00 PM.

What time is check-out at The Sylvan Inn?

Checkout is at 11:00 AM.

Where is The Sylvan Inn located?

Situated in Glen Arbor, this bed & breakfast is within 1 mi (2 km) of Crystal River and Lake Michigan. Glen Lake and Sleeping Bear Point Coast Guard Station Maritime Museum are also within 3 miles (5 km).

The Sylvan Inn Reviews

Reviews

9.2

Wonderful

Rating 10 - Excellent. 170 out of 261 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 65 out of 261 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 17 out of 261 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 6 out of 261 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 3 out of 261 reviews

9.4/10

Cleanliness

9.4/10

Staff & service

8.4/10

Amenities

9.0/10

Property conditions & facilities

9.0/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Dustin

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

Lauren

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great stay! Breakfast was delicious.
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

Timothy

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Loved it
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

Dustin

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Lovely innkeepers and beautiful property. Breakfast was delicious. Looking forward to staying again!
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

Michael H

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Charming property and great facilities. The only problem was some lack of communication during this holiday period that resulted in the staff not being clear on timing for coffee/breakfast on day of departure. Otherwise great experience.
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

karyn

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
We really enjoyed our long weekend here. It was right on the border of fall/winter so many other shops were closed for the season but that mad a cozy place to call home even better! And the breakfasts were fabulous!
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Leonard

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Wonderful stay. Only knock is the mattress was a bit too soft for me. I woke up with a sore back.
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Robert

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The breakfasts were very good.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Jackson

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
11/10 will be visiting again
Stayed for 2 nights, absolutely blown away by the excellent service by the staff and quality of space available to me. Beautiful room, dining area, patio, and amazing location. I did not have the opportunity to have breakfast either mornings but was pleasantly surprised after offered breakfast to last me my long trip home.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Robin

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Everything we hoped for and more
Not enough ways to offer enough stars. The Sylvan Inn was everything we hoped and more. Beautifully restored while maintaining the charm of an older home, perfect location, outstanding breakfast and overall care from the owners. Can't wait to return!
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Christopher

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
We found the staff to be very helpful and friendly. The breakfast was very tasty and the Inn's little touches (like the tea and coffee stations) were very much appreciated. The location is central to the town's amenities and close to Sleeping Bear Dunes. I would definitely recommend this as a great place to stay in Glen Arbor.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2024

8/10 Good

Michael

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Definitely stay again. We are from Wyoming
My wife and I stayed for 2 days to relax and take in the scenery along the banks of Lake Michigan and to check out other places. We really enjoyed checking out the lighthouses around the area. The staff allowed us to change the breakfast menu as we didn’t prefer some food on it.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Kyle

Stayed 1 night in May 2024

2/10 Terrible

Sherry, Stockbridge

Travelled with group
Liked: Cleanliness
Disliked: Staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
N/A
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2024

8/10 Good

Darrell

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very nice staff. Pretty room. Great breakfast.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Mark

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
We enjoyed the old style and access to the shore.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Michele

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Lovely Bed And Breakfast
Lovely, charming bed and breakfast. Comfortable rooms, location was perfect with walking distance to downtown and close to bike/hiking trails. Beach was also walking distance. Staff was very pleasant and food was delicious. Would definitely stay here again. Excellent location.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Jim

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
The staff was most accommodating and pleasant.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2024

8/10 Good

Audrey

Travelled with partner
We were not able to stay at the Inn. The room assigned to us was up some very steep steps (interior) without a full handrail from top to bottom. This was not going to be safe for me. We released the rooms right away so the owner could at least rebook the second night. We have requested a partial refund if they were indeed able to rebook. This is a very busy time in the area, and people were calling about last minute accommodations (per the owner). My husband also thought the room was very small and basic.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Natalie

Travelled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very nice quiet location with wonderful other guest to chat with. Great large front porch and good coffee in the morning. Nicely decorated
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Mark

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2024

8/10 Good

Frederick

Business traveller, Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Easy walk to restaurants and shops.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Jordon

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Perfect!
Lovely historic bnb perfectly located in downtown Glen Arbor.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Emily

Travelled with family, Business traveller
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
It is always such a treat to stay here!
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2024