9.2 Superb Based on 90 reviews
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"Historic 19th-century architecture meets a wrap-around porch in downtown Glen Arbor. Guests share morning meals at a common table or eat on the deck. Made for outdoor enthusiasts, less so for anyone requiring daily housekeeping."

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Why guests choose Sylvan Inn Bed & Breakfast

  • Historic Landmark
    Est. 1885
  • Sleeping Bear
    National Lakeshore
  • Homemade Breakfast
    Local specialties
  • Walkable Location
    5-min walk
  • 24/7 Coffee
    Tea selection
  • Wine Tasting
    Local vineyards

Overview

Located just 6 minutes by foot from Anderson's Glen Arbor Market, the 4-star Sylvan Inn Bed & Breakfast Glen Arbor has a patio. Featuring a sundeck, a sun terrace, and a picnic area, this comfortable bed & breakfast is 2.1 miles from Sleeping Bear Point Maritime Museum.

The Glen Arbor hotel lies approximately 20 minutes' stroll from Sleeping Bear Bay and about 10 minutes by car from Cannery Boathouse Museum. There is Dune Climb 2.7 miles from the Sylvan Inn Bed & Breakfast Glen Arbor. Nature lovers will appreciate the proximity to Lake Michigan, which is around a 5-minute walk away.

The 14 rooms include a patio and a balcony equipped with ironing facilities and air conditioning to ensure guests' comfort. The private bathrooms are appointed with a hair dryer and bath sheets. All rooms open onto the lake.

Sylvan Inn Bed & Breakfast offers a free breakfast every day. While staying at the property, guests can choose from dining options nearby, such as Boone Dock's, located merely 800 feet away, or Good Harbor Grill at a 5-minute walking distance.

  • Check-in
    from 15:00 until 19:00
  • Check-out
    from 07:00 until 11:00
  • Hotel class
    4 stars
Sylvan Inn Bed & Breakfast
Our tips

Should you book Sylvan Inn Bed & Breakfast?

Perfect if you
  • Want a historic inn that has been welcoming guests since 1855.
  • Appreciate a breakfast made with local ingredients, including homemade scones and special French toast.
  • Prefer a quiet stay with no televisions in the rooms.
Maybe skip if you
  • Need an elevator - the inn has no elevator service to upper floors.
Best for
  • The wrap-around porch with comfortable seating for relaxing and socializing

Facilities of Sylvan Inn

General
  • No smoking on site
  • Free Wi-Fi in public areas
  • Parking
  • VIP check-in/ -out
  • No pets allowed
  • Smoke detectors
  • Fire extinguishers
  • Key access
Dining
  • Cookware/ Kitchen utensils
  • In-room breakfast
  • Special diet menus
Leisure & Sports
  • Sun terrace
  • Garden area
  • Canoeing
  • Hiking
  • Cycling
  • Golf course
  • Fishing
Room Amenities
  • Air conditioning
  • Heating
  • Sitting area
  • Patio
  • Garden furniture
  • Dining table
  • Ironing facilities
  • Free toiletries
  • Flat-screen TV
  • Board games
  • Carpeted floor

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Sylvan Inn Bed & Breakfast applies these conditions to all bookings.
Check-in / Check-out
Check-in
from 15:00 until 19:00
Check-out
from 07:00 until 11:00
Important info
  • Children and extra beds
  • There are no cribs provided in a room.

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