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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 WiFi
  • Air conditioning

Room options

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Double Room, 1 Queen Bed with Sofa bed, Patio, Ground Floor | Iron/ironing board, free WiFi, bed sheets

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

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(1 review)

Highlights

Balcony or patio
Air conditioning
Flat-screen TV
Sofa bed - double
Shower/tub combination
Hair dryer
Eco-friendly toiletries
Private bathroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 Queen Bed and 1 Double Sofa Bed

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Double Room, 1 Queen Bed with Sofa bed

Highlights

Air conditioning
Flat-screen TV
Shower/tub combination
Hair dryer
Eco-friendly toiletries
Satellite channels
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Queen Bed and 1 Twin Sofa Bed

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Double Room, 1 Queen Bed, Balcony

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(2 reviews)

Highlights

Balcony
Air conditioning
Flat-screen TV
Shower/tub combination
Hair dryer
Eco-friendly toiletries
Private bathroom
Satellite channels
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

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Double Room, 1 Queen Bed, Balcony | Iron/ironing board, free WiFi, bed sheets

Double Room, 1 Queen Bed, Balcony

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(1 review)

Highlights

Balcony
Air conditioning
Flat-screen TV
Shower/tub combination
Hair dryer
Eco-friendly toiletries
Private bathroom
Satellite channels
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

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Honeymoon Double Room, 1 King Bed, Balcony | Iron/ironing board, free WiFi, bed sheets

Honeymoon Double Room, 1 King Bed, Balcony

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(1 review)

Highlights

Balcony
Air conditioning
Flat-screen TV
Shower/tub combination
Hair dryer
Eco-friendly toiletries
Private bathroom
Satellite channels
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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Triple Room, Multiple Beds, Private Bathroom, Ground Floor | Iron/ironing board, free WiFi, bed sheets

Triple Room, Multiple Beds, Private Bathroom, Ground Floor

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(4 reviews)

Highlights

Air conditioning
Flat-screen TV
Shower/tub combination
Hair dryer
Eco-friendly toiletries
Private bathroom
Satellite channels
Located on the ground floor
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Queen Bed and 1 Twin Bed

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Studio, 1 Queen Bed with Sofa bed, Kitchenette, Ground Floor | Iron/ironing board, free WiFi, bed sheets

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

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional
(3 reviews)

Highlights

Separate dining area
Air conditioning
Kitchenette
Refrigerator
Flat-screen TV
Sofa bed - double
Shower/tub combination
Hair dryer
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 Queen Bed and 1 Double Sofa Bed

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

9.8 out of 10
Exceptional
(6 reviews)

Highlights

Air conditioning
Flat-screen TV
Shower/tub combination
Hair dryer
Eco-friendly toiletries
Private bathroom
Satellite channels
Located on the ground floor
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

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

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional
(5 reviews)

Highlights

Air conditioning
Flat-screen TV
Shower/tub combination
Hair dryer
Eco-friendly toiletries
Private bathroom
Satellite channels
Located on the ground floor
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

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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)

Highlights

Air conditioning
2 bathrooms
Hair dryer
Eco-friendly toiletries
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

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

Room, 1 Queen Bed, Shared Bathroom

8.8 out of 10
Excellent
(3 reviews)

Highlights

Air conditioning
2 bathrooms
Hair dryer
Eco-friendly toiletries
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

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

Room, 1 Queen Bed, Shared Bathroom

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
(2 reviews)

Highlights

Air conditioning
2 bathrooms
Hair dryer
Eco-friendly toiletries
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

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Triple Room, Multiple Beds, Shared Bathroom | Iron/ironing board, free WiFi, bed sheets

Triple Room, Multiple Beds, Shared Bathroom

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(2 reviews)

Highlights

Air conditioning
2 bathrooms
Hair dryer
Eco-friendly toiletries
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Double Bed and 1 Twin Bed

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Double Room, 1 Queen Bed with Sofa bed, Patio, Ground Floor | Iron/ironing board, free WiFi, bed sheets

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

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(1 review)

Highlights

Balcony or patio
Air conditioning
Flat-screen TV
Sofa bed
Shower/tub combination
Hair dryer
Eco-friendly toiletries
Satellite channels
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 Queen Bed and 1 Double Sofa Bed

About the neighborhood

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

What's nearby

  • Crystal River - 10 min walk - 0.6 miles
  • Glen Lake - 18 min walk - 1.0 mile
  • Sleeping Bear Point Coast Guard Station Maritime Museum - 7 min drive - 3.4 miles
  • Sleeping Bear Dunes National Lakeshore - 8 min drive - 7.6 miles
  • Crystal Mountain - 43 min drive - 34.5 miles

Getting around

  • Cherry Capital Airport (TVC) - 46 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Cherry Republic - ‬6 min walk
  • ‪The Mill - ‬2 min drive
  • ‪Art's Tavern - ‬4 min walk
  • ‪Boonedocks - ‬3 min walk
  • ‪The Foothills Cafe - ‬8 min drive

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 travelers may like the bicycling at this bed & breakfast. Stay connected with free in-room WiFi.
Other perks at this bed & breakfast include:
  • Free self parking
  • Bike rentals
Room features
All guestrooms at The Sylvan Inn offer comforts such as air conditioning, as well as amenities like free WiFi.
Extra conveniences in all rooms include:
  • Recycling and LED light bulbs
  • Eco-friendly toiletries and hair dryers

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  • Free WiFi
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Property amenities

Internet

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

Parking and transportation

  • Free self parking on site

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 elevator

More

  • Built in 1855

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • Hair dryer
  • 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 time starts at 3:00 PM
Contactless check-in available
Minimum check-in age: 18

Check-out

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

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
Cribs (infant beds) are not available

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
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, terraces which may not be suitable for children; if you have concerns, we recommend contacting the property prior to your arrival to confirm they can accommodate you in a suitable room
Masks are required at the property for guests without 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.

We should mention

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

Property is also known as

Sylvan Glen Arbor
Sylvan Inn
Sylvan Inn Glen Arbor
The Sylvan Hotel Glen Arbor
The Sylvan Inn Bed & Breakfast Michigan/Glen Arbor
The Sylvan Inn Bed And Breakfast
The Sylvan Inn Glen Arbor
The Sylvan Inn Bed & breakfast
The Sylvan Inn Bed & breakfast Glen Arbor

Frequently asked questions

Is The Sylvan Inn pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

How much is parking?

Self parking is free at this property.

What time is check-in at The Sylvan Inn?

Check-in begins at 3:00 PM.

What time is check-out at The Sylvan Inn?

Check-out is at 11:00 AM.

Where is The Sylvan Inn located?

Situated in Glen Arbor, this bed & breakfast is within 1 mi (2 km) of Crystal River and Lake Michigan. Glen Lake and Sleeping Bear Point Coast Guard Station Maritime Museum are also within 3 mi (5 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. 200 out of 305 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 77 out of 305 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 19 out of 305 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 6 out of 305 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 3 out of 305 reviews

Reviews

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

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

10/10 Excellent

Linda

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

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

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

10/10 Excellent

Tammy

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

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

10/10 Excellent

Lauren

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

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

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

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

10/10 Excellent

Robert

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

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

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

8/10 Good

Frederick

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

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

10/10 Excellent

David

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

10/10 Excellent

Jim

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

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

10/10 Excellent

George

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

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

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

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

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

8/10 Good

Darrell

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very nice staff. Pretty room. Great breakfast.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2024