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Maple Lane Empire

2.5 star property
Motel with a nearby private beach, near Sleeping Bear Dunes National Lakeshore

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Upper Carriage House | WiFi, bed sheets, wheelchair access
Private beach nearby, kayaking
King Kitchenette | WiFi, bed sheets, wheelchair access
Upper Carriage House | Terrace/patio
Lower Carriage House | Private kitchen
Near Sleeping Bear Dunes National Lakeshore, Maple Lane Empire offers a tranquil retreat with in-room WiFi and a serene garden. Guests can unwind with barbecue grills, enjoy convenient express check-in and out options, park their vehicles for free. The helpful staff has earned top marks from previous guests.

Reviews

8.6 out of 10
Excellent

Popular amenities

  • Pet friendly
  • Air conditioning
  • Parking included

Room options

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King Kitchenette | WiFi, bed sheets, wheelchair access

King Kitchenette

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(3 reviews)

Highlights

Air conditioning
Kitchenette
Refrigerator
Flat-screen TV
Microwave
Stovetop
Toaster
Cookware/dishes/utensils
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed and 1 Double Sofa Bed

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WiFi, bed sheets, wheelchair access

Classic Room (Pet Friendly)

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional
(5 reviews)

Highlights

Air conditioning
Flat-screen TV
Cable channels
Pet friendly
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 Queen Bed and 1 Double Bed

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Upper Carriage House | WiFi, bed sheets, wheelchair access

Upper Carriage House

Highlights

Air conditioning
Kitchen
Full-sized refrigerator/freezer
Flat-screen TV
Microwave
Oven
Cookware/dishes/utensils
Stovetop
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 Queen Bed, 1 Twin Bed and 1 Twin Trundle Bed

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WiFi, bed sheets, wheelchair access

Classic Room

8.6 out of 10
Excellent
(12 reviews)

Highlights

Air conditioning
Flat-screen TV
Cable channels
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 Queen Bed and 1 Double Bed

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WiFi, bed sheets, wheelchair access

Classic Room, Multiple Beds, Kitchenette (Pet Friendly)

Highlights

Air conditioning
Kitchenette
Refrigerator
Flat-screen TV
Microwave
Stovetop
Toaster
Cookware/dishes/utensils
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 Queen Bed and 1 Double Bed

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WiFi, bed sheets, wheelchair access

Classic Room, 1 King Bed

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(1 review)

Highlights

Air conditioning
Flat-screen TV
Cable channels
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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Lower Carriage House | WiFi, bed sheets, wheelchair access

Lower Carriage House

Highlights

Air conditioning
Kitchen
Full-sized refrigerator/freezer
Flat-screen TV
Separate bedroom
Microwave
Oven
Cookware/dishes/utensils
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 6
  • 1 Queen Bed, 1 Twin Bunk Bed and 1 Double Sofa Bed

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WiFi, bed sheets, wheelchair access

King (Full Sleeper Sofa) - ADA Accessible

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(1 review)

Highlights

Separate dining area
Air conditioning
Flat-screen TV
Cable channels
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed and 1 Double Sofa Bed

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WiFi, bed sheets, wheelchair access

Queen Double Kitchenette

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
(4 reviews)

Highlights

Air conditioning
Kitchenette
Refrigerator
Flat-screen TV
Microwave
Stovetop
Toaster
Cookware/dishes/utensils
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 Queen Bed and 1 Double Bed

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WiFi, bed sheets, wheelchair access

Classic Room, 1 King Bed

Highlights

Air conditioning
Flat-screen TV
Cable channels
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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WiFi, bed sheets, wheelchair access

Classic Room, 1 King Bed with Sofa bed

8.8 out of 10
Excellent
(3 reviews)

Highlights

Air conditioning
Flat-screen TV
Cable channels
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed and 1 Double Sofa Bed

About the neighborhood

Map
8720 S Dorsey Rd, Empire, MI, 49630

What's nearby

  • Little Glen Lake - 3 min walk - 0.2 miles
  • Glen Lake - 20 min walk - 1.1 miles
  • Sleeping Bear Dunes National Lakeshore - 3 min drive - 3.2 miles
  • Pierce Stocking Scenic Drive - 3 min drive - 1.6 miles
  • Sleeping Bear Point Coast Guard Station Maritime Museum - 12 min drive - 7.5 miles

Getting around

  • Cherry Capital Airport (TVC) - 50 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Cherry Republic - ‬6 min drive
  • ‪The Mill - ‬8 min drive
  • ‪Art's Tavern - ‬6 min drive
  • ‪Boonedocks - ‬6 min drive
  • ‪Leelanau Coffee Roasting Co. - ‬6 min drive

About this property

Maple Lane Empire

Motel near Sleeping Bear Dunes National Lakeshore
Maple Lane Empire provides a garden and more. Guests can connect to in-room WiFi.
Other perks at this motel include:
  • Free self parking
  • Express check-out, express check-in, and barbecue grills
  • Guest reviews give top marks for the helpful staff and location
Room features
All guestrooms at Maple Lane Empire have comforts such as air conditioning, as well as amenities like WiFi.
Extra amenities include:
  • Tubs or showers and free toiletries
  • 30-inch flat-screen TVs with cable channels

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Exterior

Empire Lakeshore Inn

  • Parking included
  • Free WiFi
  • Air conditioning
  • Housekeeping
8.8 out of 10, Excellent, 1,028 reviews
Empire Lakeshore Inn

Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • Free self parking on site

Things to do

  • Canoeing
  • Kayaking

Conveniences

  • Virtual front desk

Guest services

  • Housekeeping (on request)

Outdoors

  • Barbecue grill
  • Garden
  • 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.
  • No elevator
  • Wheelchair accessibility
  • Wheelchair accessible (may have limitations)

More

  • Designated smoking areas (fines apply)

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • Bathtub or shower
  • Free toiletries
  • Shampoo
  • Soap
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • 30-inch flat-screen TV with cable channels

More

  • Air conditioning

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; Check-in end time: anytime
Early check-in subject to availability
Early check-in is available for a fee
Express check-in available
Minimum check-in age: 18

Check-out

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

Special check-in instructions

There is no front desk at this property
Guests will receive an email within 24 hours before arrival with check-in instructions and key retrieval information; access will be through a private entrance
A virtual front desk provides assistance to guests

Access methods

Key retrieval, private entrance

Pets

Pets allowed for an extra charge of USD 35 per pet, per night
Service animals are welcome, and are exempt from fees
Welcoming dogs only
2 total pets
Pets cannot be left unattended
Specific rooms only, restrictions apply; pet-friendly rooms can be requested by contacting the property at the number on the booking confirmation

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome

Property payment types

Important information

Fees

You'll be asked to pay the following charges at the property. Fees may include applicable taxes:

  • Resort fee: 4.0 percent of room rate
The resort fee includes:
  • Beach access
  • In-room coffee
  • Internet access

We have included all charges provided to us by the property.

Optional extras

  • Pet fee: USD 35 per pet, per night
  • Service animals are exempt from fees
  • Early check-in is available for a fee (subject to availability)

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

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 and debit cards; cash is not accepted
Safety features at this property include a smoke detector

We should mention

This property does not have elevators

Property is also known as

M22 Empire
M22 Inn Empire
Maple Lane Empire Motel
Maple Lane Empire Empire
Maple Lane Empire Motel Empire

Frequently asked questions

Is Maple Lane Empire pet-friendly?

Yes, this property allows dogs (limit 2 total). There's a fee of USD 35 per pet, per night. Service animals are exempt from fees. Some restrictions may apply, so please contact the property for more details.

How much is parking at Maple Lane Empire?

Self parking is free at this property.

What time is check-in at Maple Lane Empire?

Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; Check-in end time: anytime. A fee applies for early check-in (subject to availability).

What time is check-out at Maple Lane Empire?

Check-out is at 11:00 AM. Late check-out is available for a fee.

Where is Maple Lane Empire located?

Situated in Empire, this motel is steps from Little Glen Lake and 2.6 mi (4.2 km) from Sleeping Bear Dunes National Lakeshore. Glen Lake and Pierce Stocking Scenic Drive are also within 2 mi (3 km).

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Reviews

Maple Lane Empire Reviews

8.6

Excellent

8.8

Cleanliness

9.4

Location

8.6

Staff & service

8.4

Eco-friendliness

8.2

Property conditions & facilities
Rating 10 - Excellent. 154 out of 279 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 81 out of 279 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 24 out of 279 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 11 out of 279 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 9 out of 279 reviews

Reviews

8/10 Good

Gwen K

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Nice property with very responsive owners. We liked the dedicated seating area at the bay. Be aware that the shower is small and the tv is small and in a cubby that only faces the bed and not the couch. Room was large and bed comfortable. You can park right in front of your door.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Michelle

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Nice place to stay.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2024

8/10 Good

Judy

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
We have been staying here for quite a few years. It is quiet, clean, and convenient for our needs. The staff has been very helpful when we have needed help. I would recommend staying here.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

8/10 Good

Linda

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Easy check in at arrival, great location and super clean rooms!
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2022

8/10 Good

John

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Quaint motel with basics! Excellent proximity to the beach!
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Dwayne

Loved access to the beautiful lake!
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Brittany

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The location was great. It was just a few minutes away from sleeping bear dunes. It was halfway between Glen Arbor and Empire. Many good restaurants choices, cute little shopping district. We borrowed the kayaks a couple times, played volleyball and horseshoes. Couldn't really fish on little Glen, but it was still fabulous. We ate at Cherry public house, which was a great atmosphere and great food. We also tried bear paw pizza which was also delicious. Mosquitoes were out in full force, so that was unfortunate. The dunes are definitely worth experiencing.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jereome

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Price was best around, community fire pit, horseshoe pit and volleyball sand court on site, a hundred yard walk to the lake to swim, kayak or paddleboard all provided by hotel.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2022

10/10 Excellent

Gary

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

Glen Arbor Vacation

A very nice updated hotel just a few minutes from Empire or Glen Arbor. Easy to get in and to leave. The room was very quiet.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2024

8/10 Good

Patrick

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
It was a convenient place to stay for a night. Nothing fancy except the price.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2024

6/10 Okay

bill

Liked: Amenities
Great location…a little older, but issue was parking.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Keith

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

Maple is great

We had a great stay at Maple, everything we need esp location wise to our daily itenerary is just minutes away, and it’s a pet friendly hotel. It was awesome and will definitely recommend it.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2023

8/10 Good

Laura

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
We appreciated the ease of check in. Our room was VERY clean and comfortable, homey feel. By comparison to other places, I wished the beds were a bit softer, but loved the cool cotton sheets. Loved access to the kayaks and canoe down at the end of the street. Loved the close proximity to Sleeping Bear Lakeshore and Glen Arbor.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

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

Perfect little weekend getaway

We really enjoyed our stay! The location was perfect for us. We really appreciated how the grounds were well kept and all of the nice flowers that were planted. The kayaks on the lake were so fun. And the lake being just a short walk away was really convenient. Having the fire pit and volleyball court were also nice. Everyone was super friendly whenever we saw them. And we loved how quiet the area was. Overall, it was a wonderful weekend.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2024

8/10 Good

Mark

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

Stay in Empire, MI

1st room had bad A/C, they immediately moved us to different room. Only complaint was shower was small and shower head loose. Would stay again though 👍
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2023

6/10 Okay

LEVI

Liked: Cleanliness
Nothing fancy. A room with a kitchenette. Check in is super simple. Quiet area in September. Close to Glen lake. Shower is small and water pressure is low. More windows and a bigger TV would be nice. If you don't need much or want a kitchenette, check this place out.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Julie

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
This place was perfect for a night on our way to backpack in north Manitou, but I would consider it for a multi night stay exploring sleeping bear dunes. Empire is cute and has some dining options. There is also a small beach and sitting area on the lake for the resort. Just a tiny walk away for the room. Kitchenete and fridge, ice machine. Everything you need. Shower is very small and air conditioner loud but not a big deal for us.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Lori

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

Handicap room

Very nice handicap room. The bed is high for me and probably others with mobility issues. I ended up sleeping on the sofa couch.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2023

6/10 Okay

Darla

Liked: Cleanliness
Very outdated ... It was clean and bed was comfortable. Curtain doesn't cover the bathroom window.
Stayed 1 night in May 2023

8/10 Good

Leslie

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, room comfort

mpire stay overnight

We both thought this was a very nice place and cute in a nice area. The room was cute and clean. The only problem was the there was an odor (mildew smell) from the a/c unit. The weather was comfortable to turn it off and the odor was gone. I could see that the a/c unit needs cleaning. Then I tried to turn the fan on and it would go on. Tried it later and it turned on. Other then that the stay here was awesome and comfortable
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2020

10/10 Excellent

Debra

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very family friendly.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Sandra

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very nice property and super close to the dunes and other great recreation areas! Would highly recommend!
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

MIKE

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
FIT ALL NEEDS
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Juanita

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

Great place to stay!

We had a very good experience. Everything was within driving distance. Very clean!!
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Cynthia

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
We enjoyed our visit. It was a safe and quiet area with nice access to the lake.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2025

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