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Maple Lane Empire

2.5 star property
Escape to the shores of Lake Michigan where scenic views meet modern convenience.

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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
  • Parking included
  • Air conditioning

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King Kitchenette | WiFi, bed sheets, wheelchair access

King Kitchenette

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(3 reviews)
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed and 1 Double Sofa Bed
  • Free WiFi

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WiFi, bed sheets, wheelchair access

Classic Room (Pet Friendly)

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional
(5 reviews)
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 Queen Bed and 1 Double Bed
  • Free WiFi

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Upper Carriage House | WiFi, bed sheets, wheelchair access

Upper Carriage House

  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 Queen Bed, 1 Twin Bed and 1 Twin Trundle Bed

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Classic Room

8.6 out of 10
Excellent
(12 reviews)
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 Queen Bed and 1 Double Bed
  • Free WiFi

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WiFi, bed sheets, wheelchair access

Classic Room, Multiple Beds, Kitchenette (Pet Friendly)

  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 Queen Bed and 1 Double Bed
  • Free WiFi

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WiFi, bed sheets, wheelchair access

Classic Room, 1 King Bed

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(1 review)
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed
  • Free WiFi

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Lower Carriage House | WiFi, bed sheets, wheelchair access

Lower Carriage House

  • 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)
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed and 1 Double Sofa Bed
  • Free WiFi

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Queen Double Kitchenette

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
(4 reviews)
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 Queen Bed and 1 Double Bed
  • Free WiFi

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WiFi, bed sheets, wheelchair access

Classic Room, 1 King Bed

  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed
  • Free WiFi

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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)
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed and 1 Double Sofa Bed
  • Free WiFi

About the neighborhood

Located in Empire, Maple Lane Empire is near a private beach. The area's natural beauty can be seen at Sleeping Bear Dunes National Lakeshore and Lake Michigan. Sleeping Bear Point Coast Guard Station Maritime Museum and Burnett Park are also worth visiting. Take an opportunity to explore the area for water adventures such as swimming. Visit our Empire travel guide
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8720 S Dorsey Rd, Empire, MI, 49630

What's nearby

  • Sleeping Bear Dunes National Lakeshore
    Sleeping Bear Dunes National Lakeshore
    2 min walk - 0.1 miles
  • Sunrise on Little Glen Lake in Glen Arbor Michigan
    Little Glen Lake
    3 min walk - 0.2 miles
  • Kayak on Little glen lake in Glen Arbor, Michigan on cloudy morning at sunrise
    Glen Lake
    20 min walk - 1.1 miles
  • "Nature's Zen Garden", ripples on Lake Michigan, on the Pierce Stocking Scenic Drive, at Sleeping Bear Dunes National Lakeshore, near Empire, Michigan.
    Pierce Stocking Scenic Drive
    3 min drive - 1.6 miles
  • Aerial view of Petoskey and Little Traverse Bay, Michigan
    Traverse City Beach
    42 min drive - 35.5 miles

Getting around

  • Cherry Capital Airport (TVC)
    50 min drive

Restaurants

  • Art's Tavern
    6 min drive
  • Cherry Republic
    6 min drive
  • La Becasse
    8 min drive
  • Trattoria Funistrada
    8 min drive
  • Leelanau Coffee Roasting Co.
    6 min drive

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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)

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  • 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

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  • 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
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

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 fire extinguisher and a smoke detector

We should mention

This property does not have elevators

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?

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 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

8.2

Property conditions & facilities
Rating 10 - Excellent. 159 out of 288 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 84 out of 288 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 24 out of 288 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 11 out of 288 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 10 out of 288 reviews

Reviews

Verified

8/10 Good

David

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Easy check-in.
Stayed 3 nights in May 2026
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Taylor

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
VERY CLEAN! Could see Glen Lake from the road; Short drive to Sleeping Bear Dunes and Sleeping Bear Dunes National Lake Shore along Lake Michigan! Friendly staff and easy to check in and check out, with no hidden fees!
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2026
Verified

8/10 Good

Ashlie

The room was very clean and well kept.
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2026
Verified

2/10 Terrible

Joshua

Liked: Cleanliness
Disliked: Amenities, property conditions & facilities
We have stayed here the past 3 years. The room was very clean so the cleaning staff continues to do a great job. This year the mattress was terrible in our room, there was a constant clanking noise as from the floor radiator that would not stop and we had to play white noise on the phone. The neighbors checked in after 1am and would not be quiet until after 2am. I actually considered going to sleep in my car. We left a day early and found another place to stay.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2026
Verified

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
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Lucia

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
We stayed for 2 nights, easy to find place, check in and out very easy and simple, very pleasant and comfortable stay, clean room, bathroom was clean, well taken care of. The beds were comfortable, window A/C worked perfectly, and nice ceiling fan. Great WiFi and peaceful surroundings The outdoor amenity was wonderful if you like outdoor activities such as kayaking, fire pit, bbq grill, picnic table etc. At the end of the road, short walk from the property, there is a beautiful view part of Glen lake where you can do your kayaking or just sitting by the dock to enjoy the beautiful, peaceful, quiet and serene view of the lake😊, and before we left, we went to a small Empire Farmers Market on Saturday morning and bought some goodies. Before we end our review, if we may, there are some small suggestions we’d like to make in the room we stayed… For the bathroom: Bathtub - if possible, a small non slippery mat would be nice on the tub’s floor A small corner bath rack also would be nice to put soap and shampoo within reach while taking a shower Tv Remote - some of the buttons on the tv remote for some reasons don’t seem to work for us? Overall, this is a wonderful place to stay, we were glad to find this place😊 wish we could stay longer, if we are in the area, we will definitely stay at Maple Lane Empire again.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2026
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Richard

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Off season, the room was immaculate and the beds were comfortable. Would stay here again.
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2024
Verified

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
Verified

8/10 Good

Karry

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Nice little hidden gem that is conveniently located.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2024
Verified

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
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Dwayne

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

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
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Laura

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

Great location!

This was a very nice location for touring the area. Very comfortable bed!
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Kimberly

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Our stay with Maple Lane Resort was extremely pleasant! The room was super cute and clean, the staff was helpful and friendly, and the grounds were beautiful and charming. Also, it was conveniently located right next to all the cool spots. We loved every minute and will definitely be back again. Thanks for making our stay memorable.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Elizabeth

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

Very nice place and pet friendly

Cute place to stay for that 1950s roadtrip motel experience. Very nice place to stay, right in the middle of sleeping bear dunes national lakeshore area. Very clean accommodations, convenient check-in process. Traveling with my pet was very nice and convenient to stay here.
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Patricia

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The rooms were very clean with nice amenities. Beautiful location and very close to Lake Michigan. The property manager was friendly and helpful. Would definitely stay here again.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Nora

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great stay for our family. Loved the free kayaks and paddle boards. Friendly staff. Fire pit at night was very fun!
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

James

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Easy check in and check out. Good Wi-Fi. Convenient to park. Several good restaurants nearby.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Brittany

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

I would come back to Maple Lane!

Maple Lane was a beautiful, quiet place to stay steps away from Glen Lake. The owners were very kind.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2024
Verified

8/10 Good

Adam

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Good sleep after lake

Comfortable bed, worked for exactly what we wanted - a place to lay our head after spending all day at the lake. Location is ideal for that.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Timothy

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Very accommodating. The place was clean And had all the amenities that you would need. Enjoyed sitting on the beach and Glen Lake.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2024
Verified

8/10 Good

Carolee

Liked: Staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Fire pit with wood, volleyball court, private bench and pier at lake short distance away, close to Sleeping bear dunes
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2024
Verified

8/10 Good

Clara

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
I loved the location of this little hotel—it was within walking distance of the lake, less than a minute. The rooms were spacious and clean. I was there with my dog, and he had a terrific time. You can use the hotel kayaks, which is a plus.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2024
Verified

8/10 Good

Verified traveler

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

Love this place

I love this hotel. Right at the bottom of sleeping bear dunes. 2 minutes from glen lake. Has canoes and kayaks. Very comfortable.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Sarah

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very nice and clean. Very safe. Pet friendly. Easy walk to beach/dock area.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2024