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The Sylvan Inn

3.0 star property
Bed & breakfast with free breakfast, 3-minute walk to Lake Michigan

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Porch
Exterior
Free daily full breakfast
Studio, 1 Queen Bed with Sofa bed, Kitchenette, Ground Floor | Iron/ironing board, free WiFi, bed sheets
Honeymoon Double Room, 1 King Bed, Balcony | Living area
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

  • Air conditioning
  • Parking included
  • Free WiFi

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
Hair dryer
Shower/tub combination
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 | Iron/ironing board, free WiFi, bed sheets

Double Room, 1 Queen Bed with Sofa bed

Highlights

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

Highlights

Balcony
Air conditioning
Flat-screen TV
Hair dryer
Shower/tub combination
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
Hair dryer
Shower/tub combination
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
Hair dryer
Shower/tub combination
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
Hair dryer
Shower/tub combination
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
Hair dryer
Shower/tub combination
  • 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
Hair dryer
Shower/tub combination
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
Hair dryer
Shower/tub combination
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
Eco-friendly toiletries
Hair dryer
  • 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
Eco-friendly toiletries
Hair dryer
  • 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
Eco-friendly toiletries
Hair dryer
  • 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
Eco-friendly toiletries
Hair dryer
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Double Bed and 1 Twin Bed

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

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
Eco-friendly toiletries
Hair dryer
Satellite channels
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 Queen Bed and 1 Double Sofa Bed

About the neighborhood

Map
6680 Western Ave, Glen Arbor, MI, 49636

What's nearby

  • Crystal River - 10 min walk - 0.6 miles
  • Glen Lake - 4 min drive - 1.6 miles
  • Little Glen Lake - 7 min drive - 3.6 miles
  • Sleeping Bear Point Coast Guard Station Maritime Museum - 8 min drive - 3.4 miles
  • Sleeping Bear Dunes National Lakeshore - 11 min drive - 7.6 miles

Getting around

  • Cherry Capital Airport (TVC) - 53 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Cherry Republic - ‬5 min walk
  • ‪The Mill - ‬2 min drive
  • ‪Art's Tavern - ‬4 min walk
  • ‪Boonedocks - ‬2 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 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
  • Air conditioning
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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

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 at The Sylvan Inn?

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

9.2

Eco-friendliness

9.0

Property conditions & facilities
Rating 10 - Excellent. 197 out of 302 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 77 out of 302 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 19 out of 302 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 6 out of 302 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 3 out of 302 reviews

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Emily

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Always a wonderful stay!
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025

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

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

10/10 Excellent

john

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great location.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Barbara

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Wonderful place and had a wonderful stay! We will be back!
Stayed 2 nights in May 2025

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

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

Emily

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
It is always such a treat to stay here!
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Robert

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

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

10/10 Excellent

Jordon

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

Perfect!

Lovely historic bnb perfectly located in downtown Glen Arbor.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2024

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

8/10 Good

Susan

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
The room was nicely appointed. Well furnished. While all rooms are not the same, the room I occupied was large and had its own bathroom. The AC worked well. Guests and staff were friendly. Relaxed atmosphere. Breakfast was excellent. The water had an odd taste from the tap. The shower was challenging, as the shower head was too high and sprayed unevenly, making it difficult to rinse off soap and shampoo. It was quite and guests were well mannered. Check in was easy.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Alice

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Room #6 was beautiful
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2022

10/10 Excellent

Andre

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
I like it was close to the beach and The staff was super helpful. Also it was clean very clean. I would give them 15 stars if I was allowed to.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Michelle

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The Sylvan Inn is a comfortable, friendly, and historic bed & breakfast in Glen Arbor, very close to the Sleeping Bear Dunes, Lake Michigan, and Glen Lake -- an absolutely gorgeous setting for many kinds of outdoor adventures. It's walkable to the shops and restaurants in Glen Arbor, and breakfast was consistently delicious. Great porch for relaxing too, and a convivial place to make new friends while traveling.
Stayed 3 nights in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

Julius

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Cozy room. Even though shared, the showers were very clean!
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2022

10/10 Excellent

Michael H

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Charming property and great facilities. The only problem was some lack of communication during this holiday period that resulted in the staff not being clear on timing for coffee/breakfast on day of departure. Otherwise great experience.
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Craig

The property was beautiful as well as the surrounding area. My only gripe was that the mattress needs an update.
Stayed 1 night in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

Cindy

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

Like Visiting your Best Friend

Staying at the Sylvan Inn was like going to your best friend’s house. Our room was cozy and included a sitting area. The Inn’s porch (OMG) was perfect for relaxing with a drink in the evening or eating breakfast. We would go back again in a heartbeat.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Richard

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
We absolutely loved our stay! Jim and Laurie are wonderful hosts. They were so attentive to our needs and offered tips on places to park for events and things to do. The house is an historical property but extremely well maintained. The room was clean and comfortable. The huge wrap around porch was great for breakfast, quiet reading or chatting with other guests. Located just on the edge of Glen Arbor, it was an easy walk to shopping, dining, and viewing sunsets on the bay. Unique to this week was the 4th of July parade. Unique, goofy, patriotic, and so much fun! Americana at it's best!
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2022

2/10 Terrible

Sherry

Liked: Cleanliness
Disliked: Staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
N/A
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2024

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