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The Sylvan Inn

3.0 star property
Travelers relax in peaceful gardens after biking around Lake Michigan, then connect to WiFi to map out tomorrow's cycling route through the scenic countryside

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The Sylvan Inn near Lake Michigan offers a quiet getaway with full breakfast service. Guests love the charming terrace and gardens. Bike rentals make exploring easy, and in-room WiFi keeps everyone connected.

Reviews

9.2 out of 10
Wonderful

Popular amenities

  • Parking included
  • Free Wi-Fi
  • Air-conditioning
The current price is £185
includes taxes & fees
5 Aug - 6 Aug

Room options

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

A room with a purple sofa, a white table, a bed with floral bedding, a lamp, a framed picture, and a dresser.

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

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(1 review)
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Queen Bed and 1 Double Sofa Bed
  • Free Wi-Fi

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A bedroom with a quilted bedspread, a floral-patterned carpet, a patterned ceiling, and wall-mounted decorative plates.

Double Room, 1 King Bed with Sofa bed

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(1 review)
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed and 1 Single Sofa Bed
  • Free Wi-Fi

View all photos for Double Room, 1 Queen Bed, Balcony

A bed with a red patterned bedspread, a wooden headboard, two bedside lamps, a nightstand with a telephone, and a mirror above the bed.

Double Room, 1 Queen Bed, Balcony

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(3 reviews)
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed
  • Free Wi-Fi

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A bedroom with a floral bedspread, a wooden nightstand, a chair, and a window with curtains.

Double Room, 1 Queen Bed, Balcony

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(1 review)
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed
  • Free Wi-Fi

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A bedroom with a floral-patterned bedspread, a metal bed frame, a nightstand with a lamp, and a window with a view of greenery.

Honeymoon Double Room, 1 King Bed, Balcony

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(1 review)
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed
  • Free Wi-Fi

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

A bedroom with a bed, a chair, a lamp, and a floor lamp.

Triple Room, Multiple Beds, Private Bathroom, Ground Floor

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(4 reviews)
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Queen Bed and 1 Single Bed
  • Free Wi-Fi

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

A cozy room with a bed, a sofa, a dining table with chairs, a small table with a lamp, and a rocking chair.

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

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional
(3 reviews)
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 Queen Bed and 1 Double Sofa Bed
  • Free Wi-Fi

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

9.8 out of 10
Exceptional
(6 reviews)
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed
  • Free Wi-Fi

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

9.8 out of 10
Exceptional
(6 reviews)
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed
  • Free Wi-Fi

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Room, 1 Queen Bed, Shared Bathroom | Iron/ironing board, free WiFi, bed sheets

Room, 1 Queen Bed, Shared Bathroom

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(1 review)
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed
  • Free Wi-Fi

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

A bedroom with a bed, a nightstand, a lamp, and a window with curtains.

Room, 1 Queen Bed, Shared Bathroom

8.8 out of 10
Excellent
(3 reviews)
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed
  • Free Wi-Fi

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

A bedroom with a bed, a dresser, a nightstand with a lamp, and a window with a curtain.

Room, 1 Queen Bed, Shared Bathroom

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
(2 reviews)
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed
  • Free Wi-Fi

View all photos for Triple Room, Multiple Beds, Shared Bathroom

A bedroom with two beds, a wooden ladder, a nightstand, and a window with curtains.

Triple Room, Multiple Beds, Shared Bathroom

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(2 reviews)
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Double Bed and 1 Single Bed
  • Free Wi-Fi

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

A neatly made bed with a red patterned bedspread, two framed pictures on the wall above, and two bedside tables with lamps and storage boxes labeled 'GALLERY' and 'THEATRE'.

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

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(1 review)
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Queen Bed and 1 Double Sofa Bed
  • Free Wi-Fi
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About the area

Downtown Glen Arbor, a neighbourhood in Glen Arbor, is home to The Sylvan Inn. The area's natural beauty can be seen at Sleeping Bear Dunes National Lakeshore and Lake Michigan. Discover the area's water adventures with kayaking, fishing and swimming nearby, or enjoy the great outdoors with hiking/biking trails. Visit our Glen Arbor travel guide
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Map
6680 Western Ave, Glen Arbor, MI, 49636

What's nearby

  • A coastal landscape with a sandy beach and clear blue waters.
    Crystal River
    13 min walk - 0.7 miles
  • A coastal landscape with a sandy dune, dense forest, and a large body of water.
    Sleeping Bear Dunes National Lakeshore
    13 min walk - 0.7 miles
  • A kayak on calm water with a cloudy sky above.
    Glen Lake
    18 min walk - 1.0 mile
  • A coastal town with a large body of water, dense residential area, and a prominent church.
    Traverse City Beach
    45 min drive - 38.2 miles
  • beach near Downtown Glen Arbor
    15 min walk - 0.8 miles

Getting around

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

Restaurants

  • Cherry Republic
    6 min walk
  • Art's Tavern
    4 min walk
  • Trattoria Funistrada
    11 min drive
  • Boonedocks
    3 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

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Property amenities

Internet

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

Parking and transport

  • Free self parking on site
  • Limited on-site self parking

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

More

  • Built in 1855

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • Hair dryer
  • Shampoo
  • Soap
  • 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 start time: 3:00 PM; check-in end time: 5:00 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
Late check-out fee: USD 25

Special check-in instructions

There is no front desk at this property
Guests will receive an email within 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
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

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

Optional extras

  • Late check-out fee: USD 25

The above list may not be comprehensive. Fees and deposits may not include tax and are subject to change.

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 carbon monoxide detector, a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector and a first aid kit
This property has outdoor spaces, such as balconies, patios and terraces, which may not be suitable for children; if you have any concerns, we recommend contacting the property prior to your arrival to confirm that they can accommodate you in a suitable room
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.
If you cancel your booking, you'll be subject to the host's cancellation policy. In accordance with UK consumer law, property booking services are not subject to the right of withdrawal.

We should mention

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

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 11 Jul 2026, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at The Sylvan Inn on 5 Aug 2026 start from £185, 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 start time: 3:00 PM; check-in end time: 5:00 PM.

What time is check-out at The Sylvan Inn?

Checkout is at 11:00 AM. Late checkout is available for USD 25.

Where is The Sylvan Inn located?

Located in Downtown Glen Arbor, this bed & breakfast is within a 15-minute walk of Lake Michigan and Sleeping Bear Dunes National Lakeshore. Crystal River and Glen Lake are also within 2 miles (3 km).

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Reviews

The Sylvan Inn Reviews

9.2

Wonderful

9.4

Cleanliness

9.6

Location

9.4

Staff & service

9.0

Property conditions & facilities
Rating 10 - Excellent. 210 out of 318 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 80 out of 318 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 19 out of 318 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 6 out of 318 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 3 out of 318 reviews

Reviews

Verified

10/10 Excellent

Robert

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Room very clean, breakfast excellent, staff very friendly.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Brian

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
A wonderful old place to stay. Breakfast is fresh, hand made and delicious!
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Penny

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Nice location, friendly staff, comfy beds and hot shoppers. Nice place to stay after our exploring today. I would definately stay here again
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Linda

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Breakfast was good.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Lauren

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

10/10 Excellent

Gary

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Enjoyed fvery much, great breakfast, nice host
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Tammy

The staff was friendly and very helpful.The inn is quite charming.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Susan

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Wonderful relaxing stay. Breakfast was fabulous!
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Robert

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

8/10 Good

Frederick

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Easy walk to restaurants and shops.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

David

Great location near Sleeping Bear Dunes
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Dustin

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
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Nichole

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The innkeeper was so accommodating. The location is so good to downtown. Property was adorable and constantly being improved. I will stay there next year again for more days next time!
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2025
Verified

8/10 Good

Alicia

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
The innkeeper was attentive and the inn is centrally located, so it was easy to walk Glen Arbor and enjoy the area. This is a quaint older inn with grace and charm. The wrap-around porch was perfect for morning coffee and a great quiet cozy place to read a book, even when it was raining. Overall, a wonderful respite from our busy life.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Jim

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

10/10 Excellent

Nicole

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Great Pleace! Can't wait to go back!

What a great little diamond in the heart of Glen Arbor, the staff was wonderful. The breakfast was amazing every morning. The room had plenty of room (we chose a room with our own bathroom). We will definitely be back!
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025
Verified

8/10 Good

Patrica

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Staff very pleasant and breakfast was good. Clean property and bathroom supplies were stocked as needed.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

George

Liked: Property conditions & facilities
Great location and reasonable pricing . Comfortable room .
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

karyn

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
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Natalie

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
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Michele

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
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Christopher

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
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Peter

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Well run...never saw the innkeepers, but all of our needs were taken care of. Guests were respectful of each other. Love the hiking trails and scenic beauty around the inn.
Stayed 1 night in May 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Constance

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Right downtown Glen Arbor, beach walking distance, shopping & restaurants close. No need for car really. Comfy bed, wonderful breakfast. Friendly staff. Coffee bar was right outside our room, wake & grab a cup🙂
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Ted

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Highly recommend for a stay in Glen Arbor. Great location - easy walk to anywhere in Glen Arbor. Facility is very quaint and well maintained. Staff is very attentive. Breakfast was very good (eggs benedict with fruit one morning). Communal dining which we really enjoyed - got to know the other guests. Plenty of parking. Great porch to sit on and watch the world go by, too! Will definitely stay here again the next time we plan a trip to Glen Arbor.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2025