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Sweetfern Inn

2.0 star property
Bed & breakfast in Clare with free breakfast

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Garden
Exterior
Classic Room, 1 Queen Bed, Non Smoking, Garden View | Free WiFi
Interior entrance

Reviews

9.8 out of 10
Exceptional

Popular amenities

  • Breakfast included
  • Housekeeping
  • Free WiFi
  • Parking included

Room options

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Comfort Room, Non Smoking, Valley View | Free WiFi

Comfort Room, Non Smoking, Valley View

Highlights

Private bathroom
Daily housekeeping
  • Valley view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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Classic Room, 1 Queen Bed, Non Smoking, Garden View | Free WiFi

Classic Room, 1 Queen Bed, Non Smoking, Garden View

Highlights

Daily housekeeping
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

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Classic Room, 1 Queen Bed, Non Smoking, Garden View | Free WiFi

Classic Room, 1 Queen Bed, Non Smoking, Garden View

Highlights

Hair dryer
Daily housekeeping
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

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About the neighborhood

Map
4675 S Eberhart Ave, Clare, MI, 48617

What's nearby

  • Snow Snake Ski and Golf - 11 min drive - 4.9 miles
  • Budd Lake - 17 min drive - 9.6 miles
  • Hayes Township Outdoor Park - 19 min drive - 12.0 miles
  • Wilson State Park - 20 min drive - 11.4 miles
  • Loon Lake - 30 min drive - 10.9 miles

Getting around

  • Saginaw, MI (MBS-MBS Intl.) - 53 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪McDonald's - ‬13 min drive
  • ‪Biggby Coffee - ‬12 min drive
  • ‪Culver's - ‬13 min drive
  • ‪Taco Bell - ‬13 min drive
  • ‪Arby's - ‬13 min drive

About this property

Sweetfern Inn

Bed & breakfast in a rural location
You can look forward to free breakfast (local cuisine), an art gallery on site, and a firepit at Sweetfern Inn. Stay connected with free in-room WiFi, with speed of 100+ Mbps (good for 1–2 people or up to 6 devices), and guests can find other amenities such as a library.
You'll also find perks like:
  • Free self parking
  • Gas grills, outdoor furniture, and a gift shop
  • Smoke-free premises
Room features
All guestrooms at Sweetfern Inn offer amenities such as free WiFi.

Languages

English

Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
  • In-room WiFi speed: 100+ Mbps (good for 1–2 people or up to 6 devices)

Parking and transportation

  • Free uncovered self parking on site
  • Free RV/bus/truck parking on site

Food and drink

  • Free local cuisine breakfast available 7:30 AM to 9:00 AM on weekdays and 7:30 AM to 9:00 AM on weekends

Things to do

  • Art gallery
  • Library

Conveniences

  • Gift shop/newsstand
  • Shared microwave
  • Shared refrigerator

Guest services

  • Housekeeping (daily)

Outdoors

  • Barbecue grill
  • Firepit
  • Outdoor furniture
  • Picnic area

Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • Hand-held showerhead
  • Handrails in stairways (35 inches high)
  • Lever door handles
  • Upper floors accessible by stairs only
  • Visual fire alarm

More

  • Communal living room
  • Smoke-free property

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 2:30 PM; Check-in end time: 10:00 PM
Early check-in subject to availability
Late check-in subject to availability
Minimum check-in age: 18

Check-out

Check-out before 11:00 AM

Special check-in instructions

There is no front desk at this property
Guests will receive an email 24 hours before arrival with check-in instructions; your host will greet you
Prior to arrival, you must complete online registration via a secure link
If you are planning to arrive after 7:00 PM please contact the property in advance using the information on the booking confirmation

Access methods

Host will greet you

Pets

Pets not allowed

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome

Property payment types

Important information

You need to know

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

We should mention

This property does not have elevators

Property is also known as

Sweetfern Inn Clare
Sweetfern Inn Bed & breakfast
Sweetfern Inn Bed & breakfast Clare

Frequently asked questions

Is Sweetfern Inn pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

How much is parking at Sweetfern Inn?

Self parking is free at this property.

What time is check-in at Sweetfern Inn?

Check-in start time: 2:30 PM; Check-in end time: 10:00 PM. Late check-in is available during limited hours.

What time is check-out at Sweetfern Inn?

Check-out is at 11:00 AM.

Where is Sweetfern Inn located?

Situated in a rural location, this bed & breakfast is 1 mi (1.6 km) from Lake Enola and within 3 mi (5 km) of Gerrish Railroad Roadside Park and Clare County Historical Society and Museum. West Trout Lake and Beebe Lake are also within 3 mi (5 km).

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Sweetfern Inn Reviews

Reviews

9.8

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 9 out of 10 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 1 out of 10 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 0 out of 10 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 10 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 10 reviews

10/10

Cleanliness

9.6/10

Staff & service

10/10

Amenities

10/10

Property conditions & facilities

10/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Steven

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great place to stay! Hosts were fabulous!!
Stayed 1 night in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jamie

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
We really enjoyed our stay. Barb and Bill are great people, they made us feel right at home. The breakfast was a delicious home cooked meal. The place itself is very comforting and peaceful. Jamie and Stacy
Stayed 1 night in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Mary

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Barb and Bill are lovely hosts. The accommodations were great, clean and beautifully appointed. Breakfast was delicious. I couldn't have been more pleased.
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

Briana

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Jess was absolutely fantastic! She has such a warm and friendly personality, and the breakfast she prepared was simply delicious. I only wish I could have stayed longer! The home and property are gorgeous, and my room had the most amazing view. Plus, the bed was incredibly cozy.
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Christopher

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The owners were wonderful. They went out of their way to make us feel welcome and comfortable.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Kimberly

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Absolutely charming bed and breakfast. Extremely comfortable beds and pillows. Delicious home cooked breakfast with farm fresh ingredients with house made bread and jam. Wonderful owners!!!
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Lisa

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Absolutely loved our stay at Sweetfern INN. The owners are the nicest hosts you could ask for. We were last minute online bookers, so kinda popped in unexpectedly, but they welcomed us and quickly got our room ready for us. We sat and chit chatted for a bit upon arrival and discovered my husband went to school with some of their family. Our room was clean and comfortable. Drinks and snacks were provided in room as well as a small dining area across the hall which included a microwave, small fridge, and coffee pot. The bathroom clean and spacious. Breakfast was made shortly after we woke… homemade sourdough pancakes, fresh fruit and bacon with choice of drinks. We sat in the kitchen and talked with the owners while they prepared breakfast then the four of us sat for a family styled breakfast. Absolutely loved the feel of a family style breakfast and conversation. We will definitely stay again when in the area. Highly recommend the Sweetfern Inn. PS thank you for the recommendation of the Anderson and Girls Orchards. We loved it. Truly was not expecting the small zoo feel of it! We love visiting zoos and this was a fun addition to our anniversary weekend!
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2024

8/10 Good

Larry

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Stayed 1 night in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Katie

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