The Cottonwood Inn B&B

Victorian B&B within walking distance of Philip A. Hart Visitor Center

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Dates

October 2025

November 2025

The Cottonwood Carriage House | Private kitchen

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

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

Experience the tranquility of Sleeping Bear Dunes National Lakeshore at The Cottonwood Inn B&B. Enjoy a warm full breakfast, bask in the peacefulness of the garden, and cozy up by the firepit on chilly evenings. With free self parking and outdoor furniture, your stay will be a relaxing retreat.

Exceptional

Popular amenities

Air conditioning
Free parking
Free WiFi

Main amenities (2)

Daily housekeeping
Garden

Feel at home (6)

Private bathroom
Separate sitting area
Garden
Daily housekeeping
Bathtub or shower
In-room climate control (air conditioning)

Room options

Check availability for these dates

Tonight

Oct 12 - Oct 13

Tomorrow

Oct 13 - Oct 14

All rooms

1 bed

3+ beds

Showing 7 of 7 rooms

The Empire Room

Exceptional

Highlights

Furnished patio

Yard

Separate sitting area

Individually furnished

Individually decorated

Air conditioning

Flat-screen TV

Separate bedroom

1 bedroom
Sleeps 3
1 Double Bed

The Sunset Room

Highlights

Furnished patio

Yard

Separate sitting area

Individually furnished

Individually decorated

Air conditioning

Flat-screen TV

Separate bedroom

1 bedroom
Sleeps 3
1 Queen Bed

The Monarch Room

Highlights

Furnished patio

Yard

Separate sitting area

Individually furnished

Individually decorated

Air conditioning

Flat-screen TV

Separate bedroom

1 bedroom
Sleeps 3
1 Queen Bed

The Cottonwood Room

Exceptional

Highlights

Furnished patio

Yard

Separate sitting area

Individually furnished

Individually decorated

Air conditioning

Flat-screen TV

Separate bedroom

Sleeps 4
2 Twin Beds and 1 Queen Bed

Trillium Room

Exceptional

Highlights

Furnished patio

Yard

Separate sitting area

Individually furnished

Individually decorated

Air conditioning

Flat-screen TV

Separate bedroom

1 bedroom
Sleeps 4
2 Twin Trundle Beds and 1 Queen Bed

The Roen Room

Exceptional

Highlights

Furnished patio

Yard

Separate sitting area

Individually furnished

Individually decorated

Air conditioning

Flat-screen TV

4 bedrooms

4 bedrooms
Sleeps 4
1 Queen Trundle Bed

The Cottonwood Carriage House

Exceptional

Highlights

Furnished patio

Yard

Separate sitting area

Individually furnished

Individually decorated

Air conditioning

Kitchen

Full-sized refrigerator/freezer

4 bedrooms
Sleeps 4
2 Twin Beds and 1 Queen Bed

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Free breakfast
Free parking
Free WiFi
Air conditioning

$139 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 26 - Oct 27

About the neighborhood

9583 W Front St, Empire, MI, 49630

What's nearby

Philip A. Hart Visitor Center - 5 min walk - 0.5 km
Sleeping Bear Dunes National Lakeshore - 15 min walk - 1.3 km
Empire Bluff Trail - 4 min drive - 1.8 km
Pierce Stocking Scenic Drive - 7 min drive - 7.2 km
Little Glen Lake - 9 min drive - 9.4 km

Getting around

Cherry Capital Airport (TVC) - 47 min drive

Restaurants

‪Shipwreck Cafe - ‬8 min walk
‪Joes Friendly Tavern - ‬12 min walk
‪Trattoria Funistrada - ‬14 min drive
‪Empire Village Pizza & Spirits - ‬10 min walk
‪Food For Thought - ‬7 min drive

About this property

The Cottonwood Inn B&B

The Cottonwood Inn B&B puts you just a 5-minute drive from Sleeping Bear Dunes National Lakeshore and Lake Michigan. Free perks include WiFi, self parking, and full breakfast daily between 8:00 AM and 9:30 AM.

At a glance

Hotel size

- 7 rooms

Arriving/Leaving

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

Required at check-in

- Credit card, debit card, or cash deposit required for incidental charges
- Government-issued photo ID may be required
- Minimum check-in age is 18

Children

- No cribs (infant beds)

Pets

- Pets not allowed

Internet

- Free WiFi in public areas
- Free WiFi in rooms

Parking

- Free covered onsite self parking

Other information

- Designated smoking areas

Property amenities

Food and drink

Free full breakfast each morning 8:00 AM–9:30 AM

Facilities

Built in 1895
Garden
Firepit
Outdoor furniture
Victorian architecture

Accessibility

Upper floors accessible by stairs only
Well-lit path to entrance
Stair-free path to entrance

Room amenities

Be entertained

Flat-screen television
Cable TV channels

Home comfort

Climate-controlled air conditioning and heating

Sleep well

Travel crib
Bed sheets provided

What to enjoy

Furnished patio
Yard
Individually furnished and decorated
Separate sitting area

Freshen up

Private bathroom
Bathtub or shower
Soap and shampoo
Hair dryer
Towels
Toilet paper

Stay connected

Free WiFi

Daily housekeeping
Mobile key entry

Fees & policies

Policies

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 does not have elevators.

This property accepts credit cards, debit cards and cash.

Credit cards accepted: Visa, Mastercard, American Express, Discover

Cashless transactions are available.