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The Cottonwood Inn B&B

3.5 star property
3.5-star Victorian B&B near Philip A. Hart Visitor Center

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Beach
Trillium Room | 1 bedroom, individually decorated, individually furnished, travel crib
The Cottonwood Carriage House | Living area | Flat-screen TV
Front of property
The Cottonwood Carriage House | Private kitchen

Reviews

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional

Popular amenities

  • Housekeeping
  • Air conditioning
  • Free WiFi
  • Parking included

Explore the area

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9583 W Front St, Empire, MI, 49630
  • Philip A. Hart Visitor Center
    ‪5 min walk‬
  • Sleeping Bear Dunes National Lakeshore
    ‪15 min walk‬
  • Empire Bluff Trail
    ‪4 min drive‬
  • Traverse City, MI (TVC-Cherry Capital)
    ‪46 min drive‬

Room options

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The Cottonwood Carriage House | Living area | Flat-screen TV

The Cottonwood Carriage House

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(1 review)
  • 4 bedrooms
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Twin Beds and 1 Queen Bed

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The Empire Room | 1 bedroom, individually decorated, individually furnished, travel crib

The Empire Room

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(1 review)
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Double Bed

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The Sunset Room | 1 bedroom, individually decorated, individually furnished, travel crib

The Sunset Room

  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Queen Bed

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The Monarch Room | 1 bedroom, individually decorated, individually furnished, travel crib

The Monarch Room

  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Queen Bed

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The Cottonwood Room | 1 bedroom, individually decorated, individually furnished, travel crib

The Cottonwood Room

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(2 reviews)
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Twin Beds and 1 Queen Bed

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Trillium Room | 1 bedroom, individually decorated, individually furnished, travel crib

Trillium Room

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(1 review)
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Twin Trundle Beds and 1 Queen Bed

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The Roen Room | 1 bedroom, individually decorated, individually furnished, travel crib

The Roen Room

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(1 review)
  • 4 bedrooms
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 Queen Trundle Bed

About the neighborhood

Empire

In Empire .Within a 15-minute walk of the B&B, you'll find Philip A. Hart Visitor Center and Sleeping Bear Dunes National Lakeshore. Also, Empire Bluff Trail is within 2 miles (3 km) and Pierce Stocking Scenic Drive is within 6 miles (10 km).
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What's nearby

  • Philip A. Hart Visitor Center - 5 min walk - 0.3 miles
  • Sleeping Bear Dunes National Lakeshore - 15 min walk - 0.8 miles
  • Empire Bluff Trail - 4 min drive - 1.2 miles
  • Pierce Stocking Scenic Drive - 7 min drive - 4.5 miles
  • Little Glen Lake - 9 min drive - 5.8 miles

Getting around

  • Cherry Capital Airport (TVC) - 47 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Shipwreck Cafe - ‬8 min walk
  • ‪Joes Friendly Tavern - ‬12 min walk
  • ‪La Becasse - ‬14 min drive
  • ‪Trattoria Funistrada - ‬14 min drive
  • ‪Empire Village Pizza & Spirits - ‬10 min walk

About this property

The Cottonwood Inn B&B

3.5-star Victorian B&B near Philip A. Hart Visitor Center
Free breakfast is available daily. Public spaces have free WiFi. Free self parking is available.

Smoking is allowed in designated areas at this Victorian Empire bed & breakfast.

  • 7 guestrooms or units
  • Built in 1895
  • Full breakfast (free)
  • Garden
  • Smoking in designated areas
The Cottonwood Inn B&B offers 7 accommodations with hair dryers. Rooms open to furnished patios. These individually decorated and furnished accommodations have separate sitting areas. Flat-screen televisions come with cable channels.

Bathrooms include bathtubs or showers. Guests can surf the web using the complimentary wireless Internet access. Housekeeping is provided daily.

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Exterior

Empire Lakeshore Inn

  • Parking included
  • Free WiFi
  • Air conditioning
  • Housekeeping
4.4 out of 5, Excellent, 982 reviews
$160 nightly
The price is $170
Sep 14 - Sep 15
Total with taxes and fees
Empire Lakeshore Inn

Property amenities

Family friendly

  • Travel crib

Internet

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

Parking and transportation

  • Free covered self parking on site

Food and drink

  • Free full breakfast available daily 8:00 AM to 9:30 AM

Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • Stair-free path to entrance
  • Upper floors accessible by stairs only
  • Well-lit path to entrance

Room amenities

Entertainment

  • Flat-screen TV with cable channels

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • Bathtub or shower
  • Hair dryer
  • Private bathroom
  • Shampoo
  • Soap
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels provided

More

  • Air conditioning (climate-controlled)
  • Heating (climate-controlled)
  • Individual decor
  • Individual furnishings
  • Mobile key entry
  • Separate sitting area

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; Check-in end time: 6:00 PM
Early check-in subject to availability
Contactless check-in available
Minimum check-in age: 18

Check-out

Check-out before 10:00 AM
Contactless check-out available

Special check-in instructions

There is no front desk at this property
Guests planning to arrive outside of normal check-in hours must contact the property in advance for check-in instructions and an access code; your host will greet you
To make arrangements for check-in please contact the property ahead of time using the information on the booking confirmation

Access methods

Access code, host will greet you

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, debit cards, and cash
Cashless transactions are available
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
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 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. This property accepts Visa, Mastercard, American Express, Discover, debit cards, and cash. Cashless payment methods are available for all transactions and guests can access their rooms with a mobile device.

Property is also known as

The Cottonwood Inn B&B Empire
The Cottonwood Inn B&B Bed & breakfast
The Cottonwood Inn B&B Bed & breakfast Empire

Frequently asked questions

How close is The Cottonwood Inn B&B to the airport?

The Cottonwood Inn B&B is 28.2 mi (47-min drive) away from the Cherry Capital Airport (TVC) airport, the closest popular airport to the property.

Does The Cottonwood Inn B&B have an airport shuttle?

Airport shuttle services are not available at The Cottonwood Inn B&B.

Does The Cottonwood Inn B&B offer free breakfast?

The Cottonwood Inn B&B offers free full breakfast every day from 8:00 AM to 9:30 AM.

Is there a casino at The Cottonwood Inn B&B?

No, there is no casino at this bed & breakfast.

What time is check-in at The Cottonwood Inn B&B?

Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; Check-in end time: 6:00 PM.

Is there free parking at The Cottonwood Inn B&B?

This bed & breakfast offers free self parking.

Does The Cottonwood Inn B&B have a pool?

The Cottonwood Inn B&B does not have a pool.

Does The Cottonwood Inn B&B have a spa?

There are no spa services available at this bed & breakfast.

How close is The Cottonwood Inn B&B to downtown Empire?

The Cottonwood Inn B&B is 0.4 mi away from Empire.