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The Sylvan Inn

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

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Exterior
Honeymoon Double Room, 1 King Bed, Balcony | Living area
Property grounds
Free daily full breakfast

Reviews

9.2 out of 10
Wonderful

Popular amenities

  • Parking included
  • Free WiFi
  • Air conditioning

Explore the area

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6680 Western Ave, Glen Arbor, MI, 49636
  • Place, Crystal River
    ‪10 min walk‬
  • Place, Glen Lake
    ‪18 min walk‬
  • Place, Sleeping Bear Dunes National Lakeshore
    ‪8 min drive‬
  • Airport, Traverse City, MI (TVC-Cherry Capital)
    ‪45 min drive‬

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)
  • 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

  • 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)
  • 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)
  • 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)
  • 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)
  • 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)
  • 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)
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

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

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional
(5 reviews)
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

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Room, 1 Queen Bed, Shared Bathroom

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(1 review)
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

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Room, 1 Queen Bed, Shared Bathroom

8.8 out of 10
Excellent
(3 reviews)
  • 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)
  • 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)
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Double Bed and 1 Twin Bed

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

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(1 review)
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 Queen Bed and 1 Double Sofa Bed

About the neighborhood

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 - 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

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.

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The price is $118
Jan 22 - Jan 23
Total with taxes and fees
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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

Accessibility

  • No elevator

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

  • 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 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
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, 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

Frequently asked questions

How close is The Sylvan Inn to the airport?

The Sylvan Inn is 32.8 mi (46-min drive) away from the Cherry Capital Airport (TVC) airport, the closest popular airport to the property.

Does The Sylvan Inn have an airport shuttle?

Airport shuttle services are not available at The Sylvan Inn.

Does The Sylvan Inn offer free breakfast?

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

Is there a casino at The Sylvan Inn?

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

What time is check-in at The Sylvan Inn?

Check-in begins at 3:00 PM.

Is there free parking at The Sylvan Inn?

This bed & breakfast offers free self parking.

Does The Sylvan Inn have a pool?

The Sylvan Inn does not have a pool.

Does The Sylvan Inn have a spa?

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

How close is The Sylvan Inn to downtown Glen Arbor?

The Sylvan Inn is 0.2 mi away from Glen Arbor.

The Sylvan Inn Reviews

Reviews

9.2

Wonderful

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

9.4/10

Cleanliness

9.4/10

Staff & service

8.6/10

Amenities

9.0/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Evan

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

Colin, South Lyon

Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Linda

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Very clean and well set up room. Cooked to order breakfast in the morning was wonderful. Loved the coffee service starting early. Great location. Parking is a bit tricky, but we had no problems
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Lori

Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

8/10 Good

Szymon

Traveled with family
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Linda

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

10/10 Excellent

Brian

Traveled with family
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

Marla

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

Ted

Traveled with family
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

6/10 Okay

Gina

Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2025

6/10 Okay

David

Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

8/10 Good

Kathleen

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
I liked that I could stay for one night only, as other places had a 2-3 night reservation policy. room was on the ground floor, very quiet with a nice big bathroom and cute sitting area. Bed was a full size, great for one person. My morning appointment started before breakfast or the coffee was available.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

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

Terry

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Food was great, room and bed was very comfortable and clean. AC was a little quirky but nothing major. All the staff were friendly and enthusiastic.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Laura

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
We absolutely loved our stay at the Sylvan Inn. The rooms were sweet and clean. Breakfast was great. Loved hearing the history of the property. Would stay there again!
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 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

Penny

Traveled with family
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

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

8/10 Good

John J

Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jeremy

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2025

8/10 Good

Rich

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

John

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Tammy

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