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The Sylvan Inn

3.0 star property
Bed & breakfast with free breakfast, a short walk to Lake Michigan

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Porch
Exterior
Honeymoon Double Room, 1 King Bed, Balcony
Room, 1 Queen Bed, Shared Bathroom
Studio, 1 Queen Bed with Sofa bed, Kitchenette, Ground Floor | Private kitchen

Reviews

9.2 out of 10
Wonderful

Popular amenities

  • Air conditioning
  • Parking included
  • Free WiFi
The current price is AU$358
includes taxes & fees
20 July - 21 July

Room options

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

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

Highlights

Patio
Air conditioning
Flat-screen TV
Sofa bed
Hairdryer
Eco-friendly toiletries
Shower/bath combination
Satellite channels
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 Queen Bed and 1 Double Sofa Bed

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Honeymoon Double Room, 1 King Bed, Balcony

Honeymoon Double Room, 1 King Bed, Balcony

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(1 review)

Highlights

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

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Double Room, 1 Queen Bed, Balcony

Double Room, 1 Queen Bed, Balcony

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(2 reviews)

Highlights

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

View all photos for Double Room, 1 Queen Bed, Balcony

Double Room, 1 Queen Bed, Balcony

Double Room, 1 Queen Bed, Balcony

Highlights

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

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

Double Room, 1 Queen Bed with Sofa bed

Double Room, 1 Queen Bed with Sofa bed

Highlights

Air conditioning
Flat-screen TV
Hairdryer
Eco-friendly toiletries
Shower/bath combination
Satellite channels
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Queen Bed and 1 Single Sofa Bed

View all photos for Triple Room, Multiple Beds, Shared Bathroom

Triple Room, Multiple Beds, Shared Bathroom

Triple Room, Multiple Beds, Shared Bathroom

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(2 reviews)

Highlights

Air conditioning
Hairdryer
Eco-friendly toiletries
2 bathrooms
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Double Bed and 1 Single 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

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

Highlights

Patio
Air conditioning
Flat-screen TV
Sofa bed - double
Eco-friendly toiletries
Shower/bath combination
Hairdryer
Private bathroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 Queen Bed and 1 Double Sofa Bed

View all photos for Room, 1 Queen Bed, Shared Bathroom

Room, 1 Queen Bed, Shared Bathroom

Room, 1 Queen Bed, Shared Bathroom

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(1 review)

Highlights

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

View all photos for Room, 1 Queen Bed, Shared Bathroom

Room, 1 Queen Bed, Shared Bathroom

Room, 1 Queen Bed, Shared Bathroom

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
(2 reviews)

Highlights

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

View all photos for Room, 1 Queen Bed, Shared Bathroom

Room, 1 Queen Bed, Shared Bathroom

Room, 1 Queen Bed, Shared Bathroom

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(1 review)

Highlights

Air conditioning
Hairdryer
Eco-friendly toiletries
2 bathrooms
  • 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
Eco-friendly toiletries
Shower/bath combination
Hairdryer
Private bathroom
Satellite channels
Located on the ground floor
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

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

9.8 out of 10
Exceptional
(6 reviews)

Highlights

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

View all photos for Studio, 1 Queen Bed with Sofa bed, Kitchenette, Ground Floor

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

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

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(1 review)

Highlights

Separate dining area
Air conditioning
Kitchenette
Fridge
Flat-screen TV
Sofa bed - double
Eco-friendly toiletries
Shower/bath combination
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 Queen Bed and 1 Double Sofa Bed

View all photos for Triple Room, Multiple Beds, Private Bathroom, Ground Floor

Triple Room, Multiple Beds, Private Bathroom, Ground Floor

Triple Room, Multiple Beds, Private Bathroom, Ground Floor

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(3 reviews)

Highlights

Air conditioning
Flat-screen TV
Eco-friendly toiletries
Shower/bath combination
Hairdryer
Private bathroom
Satellite channels
Located on the ground floor
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Queen Bed and 1 Single Bed
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About the area

Map
6680 Western Ave, Glen Arbor, MI, 49636

What's nearby

  • Crystal River - 10 min walk - 0.9 km
  • Glen Lake - 4 min drive - 2.6 km
  • Little Glen Lake - 7 min drive - 5.8 km
  • Sleeping Bear Point Coast Guard Station Maritime Museum - 8 min drive - 5.5 km
  • Sleeping Bear Dunes National Lakeshore - 11 min drive - 12.3 km

Getting around

  • Traverse City, MI (TVC-Cherry Capital) - 53 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Cherry Republic - ‬5 min walk
  • ‪Arts Tavern - ‬4 min walk
  • ‪Boone Dock's - ‬2 min walk
  • ‪Blu - ‬9 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 travellers may like the cycling at this bed & breakfast. Stay connected with free in-room WiFi.
Other perks at this bed & breakfast include:
  • Free self-parking
  • Bike hire
Room features
All guest rooms at The Sylvan Inn feature comforts, such as air conditioning, as well as
More conveniences in all rooms include:
  • Recycling and LED light bulbs
  • Eco-friendly toiletries and hairdryers

Languages

English

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Property amenities

Internet

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

Parking and transport

  • 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 lift

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 and check-out are available
Minimum check-in age - 18

Check-out

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

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.
Cots (infant beds) are not available

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 and terraces, which may not be suitable for children; if you have any concerns, we recommend contacting the property prior to your arrival to confirm that they can accommodate you in a suitable room
Masks are required at the property for guests who have not received 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 any lifts
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 does it cost to stay at The Sylvan Inn?

As of 22 June 2025, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at The Sylvan Inn on 20 July 2025 start from AU$358.33, including taxes and fees. This price is based on the lowest nightly price found in the last 24 hours for stays in the next 30 days. Prices are subject to change. Choose your dates for more accurate prices.

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?

Checkout 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 miles (5 km).

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The Sylvan Inn Reviews

Reviews

9.2

Wonderful

Rating 10 - Excellent. 178 out of 274 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 70 out of 274 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 17 out of 274 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 6 out of 274 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 3 out of 274 reviews

9.4/10

Cleanliness

9.4/10

Staff & service

8.6/10

Amenities

9.0/10

Property conditions & facilities

9.2/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

10/10

Great location.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

10/10

Wonderful place and had a wonderful stay! We will be back!
Stayed 2 nights in May 2025

10/10

Morning pancakes were delicious!
Stayed 1 night in May 2025

10/10

Great conversation with the owner over Breakfast and learned a few things about the area. Moral mushrooms and ice fishing for perch on Lake Glen. Need to come back in Winter and get some lessons on the ice!
Stayed 1 night in May 2025

10/10

Enjoyed fvery much, great breakfast, nice host
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2024

10/10

Lovely innkeepers and beautiful property. Breakfast was delicious. Looking forward to staying again!
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2025

10/10

The breakfasts were very good.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2024

10/10

It is always such a treat to stay here!
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2024

8/10

Easy walk to restaurants and shops.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2024

10/10

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

Lovely and charming B&B! Perfect location, the hospitality and food were wonderful!! We will definitely stay here again!!
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2023

10/10

The staff was most accommodating and pleasant.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2024

10/10

Loved it
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2025

10/10

Fantastic place to stay in Glen Arbor! I can’t imagine a single thing not in order at this B&B!
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2024

10/10

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

8/10

Staff very pleasant and breakfast was good. Clean property and bathroom supplies were stocked as needed.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2024

10/10

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

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

Lovely property and very nice staff. Loved the convenience to the rest of the town.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2023

10/10

Very clean and peaceful place to stay and relax. Service was very attentive and the breakfast was delicious.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2022

10/10

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

10/10

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

10/10

Wonderful stay. Only knock is the mattress was a bit too soft for me. I woke up with a sore back.
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2024

8/10

Good location in town
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2022

10/10

Stayed for 2 nights, absolutely blown away by the excellent service by the staff and quality of space available to me. Beautiful room, dining area, patio, and amazing location. I did not have the opportunity to have breakfast either mornings but was pleasantly surprised after offered breakfast to last me my long trip home.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2024