Is parking available at the property?

Free self-parking is available on-site.

Are pets allowed at the property?

Pets are allowed, with a maximum fee of USD 40 per pet, per night. A pet deposit of USD 150 per stay is also required. Service animals are exempt from fees.

What are the check-in and check-out times?

Check-in is from 3:00 PM until 6:00 PM, and check-out is at 11:00 AM. Early or late check-in/check-out may be available upon request.

What is the location of the hotel in relation to nearby attractions?

The property is located within a national park, just a 5-minute drive from Sleeping Bear Dunes National Lakeshore and Little Glen Lake. It is approximately 1.8 miles from Pierce Stocking Scenic Drive and 2.6 miles from the Sleeping Bear Point Coast Guard Station Maritime Museum.

What are the policies for guests staying with children?

Children are allowed at the property, but specific policies regarding age limits for free stays are not provided.

Dune Climb Inn

What guests think

Dune Climb Inn offers a cozy, retro, no-frills base steps from Sleeping Bear Dunes and the Heritage Trail, with generally clean rooms, comfortable beds, responsive self check-in, and handy extras like a community kitchen, outdoor spaces, and loaner bikes.

Rooms tend to run small, some bathrooms feel dated, and a few guests noted minor dust, thin walls, or light leakage at night. Service is described as friendly and accommodating, with quick responses even when staff are off-site; Wi-Fi is strong but cellular reception around the property can be limited. Expect a simple, well-located stay focused on easy access to the dunes and trails.

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Facilities

Guests appreciate the community room with kitchen supplies, plus outdoor grills and fire pits; loaner bikes are available. Some mention bikes need maintenance and the common area would benefit from more frequent cleaning.

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may

11 Aug 2024

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Stayed 2 nights

It’s calm , Convenient more nature around. Needs little more cleaning specially in the community center should be every day. Anyway it was good stay.

10

Mami

3 Jun 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Stayed at the Family Suite (2 BR). It was recently renovated and clean. The staff we met were all very nice. The kitchen in the Family Suite had plates, silverware, cups, coffee maker, coffee, creamer, plastic wrap, etc. Very convenient! Looked like the community room also had similar things. They sell bottles of water in front of the office (cash or venmo only). The location is really convenient, few minute drive to Pierce Stocking Scenic drive and the dune climb. 7 minute drive to Glen Arbor or Empire for shopping and dining.

8

Joy

27 Oct 2024

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Stayed 1 night

Motel room was clean, comfortable bed and hot water in shower. Property had a nice community room, grills and fire pit areas. Very convenient for enjoying Sleeping Bear Dunes area. We would stay again.

10

Cherrie

8 Oct 2024

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Stayed 1 night

I liked the shared kitchen and outdoor spaces. The location was fantastic

10

Debbie

10 May 2025

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Stayed 2 nights

This was an awesome hotel… we were able to use the community room. The rooms were so cute with vintage frig.

8

Adam

19 Oct 2024

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Stayed 2 nights

Very good stay, and would do it again. Staff was great. Very clean. Bathroom sink needs to be replaced, and bathroom could use exhaust fan. Common room was cozy and inviting. Very to close to nearby attractions.

10

Jack

14 Nov 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Overnight stay. Used their loaner bikes for a 10 mile morning ride. The bikes need servicing overall, but I’m not complaining. No complaints and I’d stay there again.

10

Mechelle R

11 Sept 2024

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Stayed 2 nights

We enjoyed spending time with our dog and walking the trails. The dune climb and driving trail were both close by. Our room was very comfortable. We spent our meal time in the community room. It was nice to have a spot to eat.

10

Jenny

7 Jul 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Great location. Great amenities like borrowing bikes and having a common room available for use (stove, dishes, utensils, etc.). Perfect location to dunes.

10

Brett

3 Nov 2024

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Stayed 2 nights

The Inn was located in the perfect spot to get places, but be outside the busy areas. The room was very cozy and the bed was extremely comfortable. The community room was great.

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Cleanliness

Rooms are generally clean, with many praising fresh, tidy spaces and comfortable beds. A few reviews mention minor dust or cobwebs and suggest occasional deeper cleaning.

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Elizabeth

25 Sept 2024

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Stayed 1 night

It was adorable! It also smelled very clean when we entered our room.

10

Mina

21 Oct 2025

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Stayed 1 night

The room was cozy, clean and had everything I needed esp coffee maker, microwave and refrigerator. I especially liked that it is located on the Heritage Trail so I could easily walk out the hotel door and walk or bike the trail. The management was responsive quickly to my questions. Thanks for a nice stay.

10

Annemarie

27 Jun 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Cute, clean room. Easy check in. Comfy beds.

6

Lynnette

5 Feb 2025

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Stayed 5 nights

The property appears to be closed for the season; however, did permit booking a room. The television did not work on first night, dead ladybug and dust on bedspread, thick dust behind furniture (had to plug charger in) and on the ceiling fan. The room is very small with only space to walk around bed and does not have table or chair to sit at for work space. They do have a nice common area but being the only one on the premises at dark was not somewhere I would choose to sit!

10

Roger

1 Sept 2024

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Stayed 1 night

Great property. Great location. Very clean and comfortable beds. Very helpful staff as well.

10

Michael

22 Jul 2025

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Stayed 2 nights

Very clean room. The owner was very quick to respond and helpful. Will probably stay here again on my next visit to Glenn arbor. Definitely check out the sunset on the bear dunes overlook, it’s only 7 minutes away.

8

Christina

3 Oct 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Perfect location, room was clean and staff was super responsive, would stay again.

10

John

1 Oct 2025

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Stayed 1 night

It is a nice, clean, comfortable place to stay. We would stay there again.

8

Gregory

6 Aug 2024

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Stayed 3 nights

Could be an amazing place but falls short of that. Love the location between Empire and Glen Arbor right on the Heritage bike trail. Attention to detail is lacking. The ceiling fan in our unit had no control over the speed or the overhead light on the fan. The smoke alarm was removed. A floor lamp in the room next to the only chair would be nice. Though overall cleanliness of the unit was fine, a deep cleaning would be beneficial. The grounds of the property overgrown and unkempt. We would likely stay here again however it would not be our first choice

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Michelle

28 Oct 2024

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Stayed 1 night

Really nice spot, with access to dunes. Room was mostly clean, with minor dust and some cobwebs in bathroom. Really thin walls! Can hear neighbors TV, door slamming in the morning when they left! Could use better black out curtains for windows and in bathroom (completely see through). Overall, really good location and Was able to bring my dog 🐶

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Rooms

Rooms have a cozy, retro vibe with very comfortable beds and strong Wi-Fi, though many are compact. Some guests experienced thin walls and light leakage at night, suggesting the need for better blackout curtains.

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Eugene

5 May 2025

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Stayed 2 nights

My room was cozy and a throwback to a bygone era, but with modern amenities.

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Jeffrey

2 Oct 2025

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Stayed 1 night

My room had a cozy, retro, cabin vibe that was perfect. Clean, bright, warm, the bed was very comfortable. In the heart of Sleeping Bear Dunes and minutes away from all I wanted to do. It was an easy, self check-in that I was well informed of and went off without any glitches. I would definitely stay here again.

10

Brian

3 Nov 2024

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Stayed 1 night

Perfect location; great historic/retro road trip vibe.

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Brian

27 Oct 2024

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Stayed 1 night

Great location, comfy beds and pillows.

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Ken

12 Aug 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Cute property. Unique rooms, brings you back to the 70's. Bed was very comfortable. Rooms are small but we knew that ahead of time. My only complaint was the porch light that shined into our room all night. Recommend turning off or installing some room darkening shades. Other than that, we would stay again. Cute place!

10

Mir

30 Aug 2024

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Stayed 1 night

There was zero cellular reception around the Inn. Thankfully the WiFi worked amazing.

8

Kathryn

5 Sept 2024

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Stayed 1 night

We should have gotten one of the larger rooms. We didn't realize how small the room we got was.

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Mary

10 Jun 2025

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Stayed 2 nights

The manager was extremely nice and accommodating to us. Our room was clean but very small and the bathroom was in need of updating. The area is beautiful and this was convenient.

10

Michael

1 Jun 2025

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Stayed 1 night

It was a great stay plus the bed was super comfortable.

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Michelle

28 Oct 2024

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Stayed 1 night

Really nice spot, with access to dunes. Room was mostly clean, with minor dust and some cobwebs in bathroom. Really thin walls! Can hear neighbors TV, door slamming in the morning when they left! Could use better black out curtains for windows and in bathroom (completely see through). Overall, really good location and Was able to bring my dog 🐶

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Service

Management and staff are friendly, responsive, and accommodating. A few note staff are not always on-site, though responses still came quickly.

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Tony

4 Jul 2024

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Stayed 1 night

Great location for the Dunes and Glen Arbor. Some upgrades to the property have been made like new TV, fridge, and microwave, but the bathroom really needs an update. Communication was good and everything was in order for our stay. Area is quiet. I would stay here again.

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Jeffrey

2 Oct 2025

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Stayed 1 night

My room had a cozy, retro, cabin vibe that was perfect. Clean, bright, warm, the bed was very comfortable. In the heart of Sleeping Bear Dunes and minutes away from all I wanted to do. It was an easy, self check-in that I was well informed of and went off without any glitches. I would definitely stay here again.

10

Pam

22 Oct 2024

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Stayed 1 night

Staff was very accommodating. We arrived early and they quickly finished preparations and let us in early.

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Mina

21 Oct 2025

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Stayed 1 night

The room was cozy, clean and had everything I needed esp coffee maker, microwave and refrigerator. I especially liked that it is located on the Heritage Trail so I could easily walk out the hotel door and walk or bike the trail. The management was responsive quickly to my questions. Thanks for a nice stay.

10

Linda

26 Sept 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Property is a short drive off M22. Easy to find. Sits between Empire an Glen Arbor Manager was awesome an very helpful. Close to sleepy bear dunes scenic drive. Room was very nice enjoyed our stay

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Elizabeth

12 Sept 2024

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Stayed 2 nights

This was just as advertised. Great location. Good place to stay if you are traveling with pets. Manager is responsive, but not on premises. This was a problem when I locked myself out the room with phone and dog inside. Fortunately, Service person for septic cleaning was there and called Manager who did appear to unlock the door within a half hour.

10

Catherine

20 Jul 2025

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Stayed 2 nights

Friendly staff, clean and close to the dunes

10

Roger

1 Sept 2024

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Stayed 1 night

Great property. Great location. Very clean and comfortable beds. Very helpful staff as well.

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Michael

22 Jul 2025

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Stayed 2 nights

Very clean room. The owner was very quick to respond and helpful. Will probably stay here again on my next visit to Glenn arbor. Definitely check out the sunset on the bear dunes overlook, it’s only 7 minutes away.

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Christina

3 Oct 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Perfect location, room was clean and staff was super responsive, would stay again.

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Location

Consistently praised for a convenient, quiet setting near Sleeping Bear Dunes, the Heritage Trail, and between Empire and Glen Arbor. Several note it’s ideal for quick access to scenic drives and hikes, but cellular reception can be limited.

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Stefania

18 Aug 2024

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Stayed 2 nights

This is the perfect spot for quick trip to the dunes. Great location. Quiet and clean

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Jeffrey

2 Oct 2025

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Stayed 1 night

My room had a cozy, retro, cabin vibe that was perfect. Clean, bright, warm, the bed was very comfortable. In the heart of Sleeping Bear Dunes and minutes away from all I wanted to do. It was an easy, self check-in that I was well informed of and went off without any glitches. I would definitely stay here again.

8

Jeffrey

26 Oct 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Convenient place to stay to explore Sleeping Bear Dunes. The room was fine, the bedroom area was very nice. The bathroom was good but could use some updating.

10

Mami

3 Jun 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Stayed at the Family Suite (2 BR). It was recently renovated and clean. The staff we met were all very nice. The kitchen in the Family Suite had plates, silverware, cups, coffee maker, coffee, creamer, plastic wrap, etc. Very convenient! Looked like the community room also had similar things. They sell bottles of water in front of the office (cash or venmo only). The location is really convenient, few minute drive to Pierce Stocking Scenic drive and the dune climb. 7 minute drive to Glen Arbor or Empire for shopping and dining.

10

Linda

26 Sept 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Property is a short drive off M22. Easy to find. Sits between Empire an Glen Arbor Manager was awesome an very helpful. Close to sleepy bear dunes scenic drive. Room was very nice enjoyed our stay

10

Will

18 Jul 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Great location. Beautiful sky at night.

10

Brian

27 Oct 2024

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Stayed 1 night

Great location, comfy beds and pillows.

10

Mir

30 Aug 2024

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Stayed 1 night

There was zero cellular reception around the Inn. Thankfully the WiFi worked amazing.

10

Horace

29 Aug 2024

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Stayed 1 night

Perfect place very close to Dunes and Park

10

Jenny

7 Jul 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Great location. Great amenities like borrowing bikes and having a common room available for use (stove, dishes, utensils, etc.). Perfect location to dunes.

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Dune Climb Inn

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Superior Studio, 1 Queen Bed with Sofa Bed (Bds)

Superior Studio (Swb)

Family Suite (2 Bedroom)

Studio, 1 Double Bed (Ss)

Superior Studio (Sws)

Family Suite (1 Bedroom)

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