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The Cottonwood Inn B&B

3.5 star property
Find serenity near Philip A. Hart Visitor Center with an evening firepit gathering or under starry skies amidst nature’s beauty.

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The Empire Room
The Cottonwood Carriage House | Private kitchen
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Experience the tranquility of Sleeping Bear Dunes National Lakeshore at The Cottonwood Inn B&B. Enjoy a warm full breakfast, bask in the peacefulness of the garden, and cozy up by the firepit on chilly evenings. With free self parking and outdoor furniture, your stay will be a relaxing retreat.

Reviews

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional

Popular amenities

  • Air conditioning
  • Free WiFi
  • Free parking

Main amenities (2)

  • Daily housekeeping
  • Garden

Feel at home (6)

  • Cots/infant beds (surcharge)
  • Private bathroom
  • Separate sitting area
  • Garden
  • Daily housekeeping
  • Bath or shower

Room options

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The Cottonwood Carriage House | Living area

The Cottonwood Carriage House

Highlights

Garden
Furnished patio
Separate sitting area
Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Air conditioning
Free cots/infant beds
Kitchen
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Single Beds and 1 Queen Bed

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The Empire Room

The Empire Room

Highlights

Garden
Furnished patio
Separate sitting area
Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Air conditioning
Flat-screen TV
Separate bedroom
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Double Bed

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The Sunset Room

The Sunset Room

Highlights

Garden
Furnished patio
Separate sitting area
Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Air conditioning
Flat-screen TV
Separate bedroom
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Queen Bed

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The Monarch Room

The Monarch Room

Highlights

Garden
Furnished patio
Separate sitting area
Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Air conditioning
Flat-screen TV
Ceiling fan
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Queen Bed

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The Cottonwood Room

The Cottonwood Room

Highlights

Garden
Furnished patio
Separate sitting area
Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Air conditioning
Free cots/infant beds
Flat-screen TV
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Single Beds and 1 Queen Bed

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Trillium Room

Trillium Room

Highlights

Garden
Furnished patio
Separate sitting area
Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Air conditioning
Free cots/infant beds
Flat-screen TV
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Single Trundle Beds and 1 Queen Bed

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The Roen Room

The Roen Room

Highlights

Garden
Furnished patio
Separate sitting area
Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Air conditioning
Free cots/infant beds
Flat-screen TV
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 Queen Trundle Bed

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About the area

Map
9583 W Front St, Empire, MI, 49630

What's nearby

  • Philip A. Hart Visitor Center - 7 min walk
  • Sleeping Bear Dunes National Lakeshore - 12 min walk
  • Empire Bluff Trail - 4 min drive
  • Pierce Stocking Scenic Drive - 6 min drive
  • Little Glen Lake - 8 min drive

Getting around

  • Traverse City, MI (TVC-Cherry Capital) - 47 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Shipwreck Cafe - ‬8 min walk
  • ‪Empire Village Pizza & Spirits - ‬10 min walk
  • ‪Food For Thought - ‬8 min drive
  • ‪Friendly Tavern - ‬12 min walk
  • ‪La Becasse Restaurant - ‬14 min drive

About this property

The Cottonwood Inn B&B

The Cottonwood Inn B&B puts you a short five-minute drive from Lake Michigan and Sleeping Bear Dunes National Lakeshore. Free perks include WiFi, self-parking and full breakfast daily between 8:00 AM and 9:30 AM.

Languages

English

At a glance

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Hotel size

    • 7 rooms
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Arriving/Leaving

    • Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; check-in end time: 6:00 PM
    • Contactless check-in and check-out are available
    • Early check-in subject to availability
    • Minimum check-in age – 18
    • Check-out time is 10:00 AM
    • Contactless check-out
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Special check-in instructions

    • There is no front desk at this property
    • Guests planning to arrive outside of normal check-in hours must contact the property in advance for check-in instructions and an access code; your host will greet you
    • To make arrangements for check-in please contact the property ahead of time using the information on the booking confirmation
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Required at check-in

    • Credit card, debit card or cash deposit required for incidental charges
    • Government-issued photo ID may be required
    • Minimum check-in age is 18
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Pets

    • Pets not allowed
WIFI

Internet

    • Free WiFi in public areas
    • Free WiFi in rooms
LOCAL_PARKING

Parking

    • Free covered on-site self-parking
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Other information

    • Designated smoking areas

Property amenities

Food and drink

  • Free full breakfast each morning 8:00 AM–9:30 AM

Facilities

  • Built in 1895
  • Garden
  • Firepit
  • Outdoor furniture
  • Victorian architecture

Accessibility

  • Upper floors accessible by stairs only
  • Well-lit path to entrance
  • Step-free path to entrance

Room amenities

Be entertained

  • Flat-screen television
  • Cable TV channels

Home comfort

  • Climate-controlled air conditioning and heating

Sleep well

  • Cot/infant bed (surcharge)
  • Rollaway/extra bed (surcharge)
  • Bed sheets provided

What to enjoy

  • Furnished patio
  • Garden
  • Individually furnished and decorated
  • Separate sitting area

Freshen up

  • Private bathroom
  • Bath or shower
  • Soap and shampoo
  • Hairdryer
  • Towels
  • Toilet paper

Stay connected

  • Free WiFi

More

  • Daily housekeeping
  • Mobile key entry

Fees & policies

Children & extra beds

  • Cots/infant beds are available for an extra charge
  • Rollaway beds are available for an additional charge

Policies

This property does not have lifts.
This property accepts credit cards, debit cards and cash.
Cashless transactions are available.

Also known as

The Cottonwood Inn B&B Empire
The Cottonwood Inn B&B Bed & breakfast
The Cottonwood Inn B&B Bed & breakfast Empire

Frequently asked questions

Are pets allowed at The Cottonwood Inn B&B?

Sorry, pets aren't allowed.

Is parking offered on site at The Cottonwood Inn B&B?

Yes, there's free self parking.

What are the check-in and check-out times at The Cottonwood Inn B&B?

Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; check-in end time: 6:00 PM. Check-out time is 10:00 AM. Contactless social distancing and check-out are available.

What is there to do at The Cottonwood Inn B&B and nearby?

The Cottonwood Inn B&B has a garden.

Does The Cottonwood Inn B&B have any outdoor private spaces?

Yes, every room features a furnished patio and a garden.

What's the area around The Cottonwood Inn B&B like?

The Cottonwood Inn B&B is located a short 12-minute walk from Sleeping Bear Dunes National Lakeshore.

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The Cottonwood Inn B&B Reviews

Reviews

9.4

Exceptional

9.6/10

Cleanliness

9.6/10

Staff & service

9.4/10

Amenities

8.8/10

Property conditions & facilities

8.4/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

10/10 Exceptional

Very friendly staff. Great proximity to Sleeping Bear Dunes.
Bil, 2-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

the staff was execellent and the property was close to town and trails for hiking!
Jenn, 2-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

we love empire
great food and conversation with innkeepers
TF, 2-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

great hosts.. The breakfast was amazing
Prasanna, 2-night trip

8/10 Very good

Expensive for what you get
jackie, 3-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Second Family
We felt so welcomed by everyone. Like a second family. The Inn is beautifully decorated and very comfortable. The setting is idyllic.
Michelle, 3-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

The property and our Cottage House was absolutely adorable. The Fresh flowers all around the cottage topped it off! Very relaxing and restful stay. The breakfast! Love how all guests would be talking and the host, Holly and the staff were exceptional!! Can't wait to come back!
Rosanna, 4-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Great location, super nice and quiet vintage home , somewhat like a Victorian style. The hosts, super nice people!!! Delicious breakfast with real eggs . Our family liked the experience a lot! Recommend!
Alexandru, 2-night trip

8/10 Very good

Very nice place , friendly people , good breakfast. We stayed in the Empire room, It was very clean, just needs a bigger bed and fix the lights going upstairs. Thank you guys
wissam, 2-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

We enjoyed our stay at the Cottonwood inn. It’s conveniently located in an area not too far from the beach and local restaurants. The staff was friendly and inviting. Our room was clean and comfortable. Our remote had dead batteries and we contacted our host and they were promptly replaced. The one thing I would note is that we had to take really quick showers because the hot water would run cold fast. I will say, It is an old building and there were other guests there at the time, so that may have had a lot to do with it. Overall, it was a pleasant experience.
Judy, 2-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

wissam, 2-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Always wanted to stay in a farm house. Had so much personality! Lots of personality!
Gabriel, 3-night trip

8/10 Very good

Très bonne localisation. Environnement très agréable. Hôtes sympathiques Lit trop petit dans la 1ère chambre
Alain, 3-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Garry, 2-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Marsha, 2-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

The rural setting (bright red barn, porch, lawn and garden) were even prettier than the pictures. Our upper room (three beds) was cozy and welcoming after a long day of exploring the Upper Peninsula and Sleeping Bear Dunes park. I would describe it as homey rather than chic, exactly what we were looking for. Very friendly staff and delicious breakfast. I would recommend the Cottonwood, a genuine, traditional bed and breakfast, to anyone looking for a unique experience in this beautiful part of Michigan.
Laurie, 2-night trip

8/10 Very good

Jennifer, 2-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Quiet and peaceful, nice surroundings, close to everything.
2-night trip

8/10 Very good

This farmhouse is in a beautiful, peaceful setting. We enjoyed the breakfast in particular. But the bed was not comfortable and had no extra pillows to choose from. The second floor bedrooms might pose a challenge to anyone who had trouble with the steep stairs.
1-night trip

8/10 Very good

Great place! Near the beach and close to the few restaurants in town; tranquil. Not much storage for luggage in the room. Breakfast was delicious, except for the coffee.
Mary, 2-night trip