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The Sylvan Inn

3.0 star property
3-star B&B near Lake Michigan

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

Reviews

9.0 out of 10

Wonderful

Popular amenities

  • Breakfast included
  • Air conditioning
  • Parking included
  • Free WiFi

Explore the area

Map
6680 Western Ave, Glen Arbor, MI, 49636
  • Crystal River
    10 min walk
  • Glen Lake
    2 min drive
  • Sleeping Bear Point Coast Guard Station Maritime Museum
    5 min drive
  • Traverse City, MI (TVC-Cherry Capital)
    53 min drive

Room options

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

  • 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

  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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Double Room, 1 Queen Bed, Balcony

Double Room, 1 Queen Bed, Balcony

  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

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Double Room, 1 Queen Bed, Balcony

Double Room, 1 Queen Bed, Balcony

  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

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Double Room, 1 Queen Bed with Sofa bed

Double Room, 1 Queen Bed with Sofa bed

  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Queen Bed and 1 Twin Sofa Bed

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

Triple Room, Multiple Beds, Shared Bathroom

Triple Room, Multiple Beds, Shared Bathroom

  • 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

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

  • 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

  • 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

  • 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

  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

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

  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

Double Room, 1 Queen Bed, Private Bathroom, 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

  • 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

  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Queen Bed and 1 Twin Bed

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About the area

Glen Arbor

In Glen Arbor .Within a 15-minute walk of the B&B, you'll find Lake Michigan and Crystal River. Glen Lake and Sleeping Bear Point Coast Guard Station Maritime Museum are also within 3 miles (5 km).
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What's nearby

  • Crystal River - 10 min walk
  • Glen Lake - 2 min drive
  • Sleeping Bear Point Coast Guard Station Maritime Museum - 5 min drive
  • Little Glen Lake - 6 min drive
  • Sleeping Bear Dunes National Lakeshore - 10 min drive

Getting around

  • Cherry Capital Airport (TVC) - 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

3-star B&B near Lake Michigan
Free breakfast is available daily. WiFi is free in public spaces. The Sylvan Inn also features a terrace and a garden. Self parking is free.
  • 14 guestrooms or units
  • Built in 1855
  • Full breakfast (free)
  • Terrace
  • Garden
The Sylvan Inn offers 14 accommodations with hair dryers. Guests can surf the web using the complimentary wireless Internet access. Housekeeping is offered on request and irons/ironing boards can be requested.

Languages

English

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–9:30 AM

Things to do

  • Bicycle rentals

Accessibility

  • This property does not have elevators

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Air conditioning (climate-controlled)
  • Bed sheets

Bathroom

  • Eco-friendly toiletries
  • Hair dryer
  • Towels

More

  • Guidebooks/recommendations
  • Iron/ironing board (on request)
  • LED light bulbs
  • Local maps
  • Recycling
  • Restaurant dining guide

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 10 days before arrival with check-in instructions and key retrieval information; access will be through a private entrance
For more details, please contact the property using the information on the booking confirmation

Access methods

Key retrieval, private entrance

Pets

  • No pets 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 fire extinguisher and a first aid kit
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
Charges for extra guests may apply and vary according to property policy.
A cash deposit, credit card, or debit card for incidental charges and government-issued photo identification may be required upon check-in.
Special requests are subject to availability at the time of check-in. Special requests can't be guaranteed and may incur additional charges.
    This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business, or profession. This property accepts Visa, Mastercard, and Discover. Cash is not accepted. For guests' safety, the property includes a carbon monoxide detector, a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector, and a first aid kit in each accommodation. Cashless payment methods are available for all transactions and masks are required in public areas for unvaccinated guests.

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 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

The Sylvan Inn Reviews

Reviews

9.0

Wonderful

Rating 10 - Excellent. 165 out of 256 reviews" "
Rating 8 - Good. 65 out of 256 reviews" "
Rating 6 - Okay. 17 out of 256 reviews" "
Rating 4 - Poor. 6 out of 256 reviews" "
Rating 2 - Terrible. 3 out of 256 reviews" "

9.4/10

Cleanliness

9.4/10

Staff & service

8.4/10

Amenities

9.0/10

Property conditions & facilities

9.0/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Mark

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
We enjoyed the old style and access to the shore.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Michele

Travelled with family
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

Jim

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

8/10 Good

Audrey

Travelled with partner
We were not able to stay at the Inn. The room assigned to us was up some very steep steps (interior) without a full handrail from top to bottom. This was not going to be safe for me. We released the rooms right away so the owner could at least rebook the second night. We have requested a partial refund if they were indeed able to rebook. This is a very busy time in the area, and people were calling about last minute accommodations (per the owner). My husband also thought the room was very small and basic.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Natalie

Travelled with group
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

Mark

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2024

8/10 Good

Frederick

Business traveller, Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Easy walk to restaurants and shops.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 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

Emily

Travelled with family, Business traveller
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

Cynthia

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2024

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

8/10 Good

Patrica

Travelled with partner
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

Kendra

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Sylvan Relaxation
It was very quaint and quiet. Friendly atmosphere, and managers were easy to contact.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Earl

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Cozy, Warm, and lovely stay!
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 Excellent

Jan

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Excellent property. Clean and safe. Would use again. Superior breakfast.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Charlie

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Charming Glen Arbor historic property with a delightful staff and good food located in town and a short walk to everything. Across the street from Serbin Real Estate if you are shopping real estate in the Leelanau . . . a 5 star boutique realtor with superb service! Enjoy!
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Corinne

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Laura, Canton

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 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

Peter

Travelled with partner
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

10/10 Excellent

Denise

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Everything was excellent. My room was alittle warm when I arrived for several hours until sun went down.
Stayed 1 night in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

Craig

Travelled with partner
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

George

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

10/10 Excellent

Hao

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2024