Sylvan Inn Bed & Breakfast
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About this property
Charming bed and breakfast in Glen Arbor with complimentary breakfast and outdoor spaces for relaxation.
Location
Downtown Glen Arbor, a neighborhood in Glen Arbor, is home to The Sylvan Inn. The area's natural beauty can be seen at Lake Michigan and Sleeping Bear Dunes National Lakeshore. Discover the area's water adventures with kayaking, fishing, and swimming nearby, or enjoy the great outdoors with hiking/biking trails.
Parking
Non-smoking rooms
Bicycle rental
Garden
Golf course (nearby)
Cycling
Location
6680 W. Western Ave, Downtown Glen Arbor, Glen Arbor, Michigan, United States of America
Room options
15
Double Room with Private Bathroom
Room details
1 Large Double Bed
Sleeps 3
225 ft²
Air ConditioningHeatingRefrigeratorAccessible by Stairs
3
Triple Room with Shared Bathroom
Room details
1 Double Bed
and 1 Single Bed
Sleeps 3
175 ft²
Air ConditioningHeatingShared BathroomAccessible by Stairs
11
Quadruple Room with Private Bathroom
Room details
1 Large Double Bed
and 1 Sofa Bed
Sleeps 4
300 ft²
Air ConditioningHeatingKitchenette
15
Double Room with Shared Bathroom
Room details
1 Large Double Bed
Sleeps 2
175 ft²
Air ConditioningHeatingShared BathroomAccessible by Stairs
7
Triple Room with Bathroom
Room details
1 Large Double Bed
and 1 Single Bed
Sleeps 3
200 ft²
Air ConditioningHeatingRefrigerator
Guest reviews of Sylvan Inn Bed & Breakfast
8.7
Fabulous
Based on 111 verified reviews
Who stays here?
Couple
68%
Family
31%
What guests think
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At Sylvan Inn Bed & Breakfast, guests consistently praise the walkable downtown Glen Arbor location, charming historic vibe, friendly hosts, and especially the tasty, flexible breakfasts, along with clean, comfortable rooms and inviting spaces like the wraparound porch.
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What guests think
At Sylvan Inn Bed & Breakfast, guests consistently praise the walkable downtown Glen Arbor location, charming historic vibe, friendly hosts, and especially the tasty, flexible breakfasts, along with clean, comfortable rooms and inviting spaces like the wraparound porch.
Many appreciate the social atmosphere, communal dining, and convenient coffee and tea stations. Common trade-offs include some rooms with shared bathrooms and no TV or fridge, plus occasional AC or room temperature quirks, a few softer mattresses, and occasional breakfast timing hiccups or parking that can feel tricky. Overall, expect a quaint stay with warm hospitality and standout breakfasts.
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Facilities
Guests highlight the inviting wraparound porch and other shared spaces (patio, side yard, long table) along with handy coffee/tea stations. Parking is available, though one guest found it tricky.
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10
Linda
8 Oct 2025
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Stayed 1 night
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
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
10
Natalie
5 Aug 2024
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Stayed 2 nights
Very nice quiet location with wonderful other guest to chat with. Great large front porch and good coffee in the morning. Nicely decorated
Very nice quiet location with wonderful other guest to chat with. Great large front porch and good coffee in the morning. Nicely decorated
8
Alicia
19 Oct 2025
·
Stayed 2 nights
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.
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.
10
Constance
24 Jun 2025
·
Stayed 3 nights
Right downtown Glen Arbor, beach walking distance, shopping & restaurants close. No need for car really. Comfy bed, wonderful breakfast. Friendly staff. Coffee bar was right outside our room, wake & grab a cup🙂
Right downtown Glen Arbor, beach walking distance, shopping & restaurants close. No need for car really. Comfy bed, wonderful breakfast. Friendly staff. Coffee bar was right outside our room, wake & grab a cup🙂
10
Christopher
11 Oct 2024
·
Stayed 2 nights
We found the staff to be very helpful and friendly. The breakfast was very tasty and the Inn's little touches (like the tea and coffee stations) were very much appreciated. The location is central to the town's amenities and close to Sleeping Bear Dunes. I would definitely recommend this as a great place to stay in Glen Arbor.
We found the staff to be very helpful and friendly. The breakfast was very tasty and the Inn's little touches (like the tea and coffee stations) were very much appreciated. The location is central to the town's amenities and close to Sleeping Bear Dunes. I would definitely recommend this as a great place to stay in Glen Arbor.
10
Ted
5 Sept 2025
·
Stayed 2 nights
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.
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.
10
Jackson
25 Oct 2024
·
Stayed 2 nights
Stayed for 2 nights, absolutely blown away by the excellent service by the staff and quality of space available to me. Beautiful room, dining area, patio, and amazing location. I did not have the opportunity to have breakfast either mornings but was pleasantly surprised after offered breakfast to last me my long trip home.
Stayed for 2 nights, absolutely blown away by the excellent service by the staff and quality of space available to me. Beautiful room, dining area, patio, and amazing location. I did not have the opportunity to have breakfast either mornings but was pleasantly surprised after offered breakfast to last me my long trip home.
10
Stephen
25 Jul 2024
·
Stayed 6 nights
Sylvan Inn is clean, beautiful, quiet, peaceful, accommodating, friendly, & definitely has the right atmosphere for being a home away from home while on a special, semi-secluded vacation. Really appreciated the easy access to nearby beach & restaurants, and the spaces our family could congregate in, the side yard, wraparound porch, & long table inside where we could meet up, play games, and do crafts! Would definitely stay here again!
Sylvan Inn is clean, beautiful, quiet, peaceful, accommodating, friendly, & definitely has the right atmosphere for being a home away from home while on a special, semi-secluded vacation. Really appreciated the easy access to nearby beach & restaurants, and the spaces our family could congregate in, the side yard, wraparound porch, & long table inside where we could meet up, play games, and do crafts! Would definitely stay here again!
10
Todd
22 Jun 2025
·
Stayed 2 nights
1st time at a B&B. No TV, no fridge in the room, but that's ok as this is a more social way to vacation. Sitting on the porch talking to other travelers was a nice change.
1st time at a B&B. No TV, no fridge in the room, but that's ok as this is a more social way to vacation. Sitting on the porch talking to other travelers was a nice change.
10
Michelle
27 May 2024
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Stayed 3 nights
The Sylvan Inn is a comfortable, friendly, and historic bed & breakfast in Glen Arbor, very close to the Sleeping Bear Dunes, Lake Michigan, and Glen Lake -- an absolutely gorgeous setting for many kinds of outdoor adventures. It's walkable to the shops and restaurants in Glen Arbor, and breakfast was consistently delicious. Great porch for relaxing too, and a convivial place to make new friends while traveling.
The Sylvan Inn is a comfortable, friendly, and historic bed & breakfast in Glen Arbor, very close to the Sleeping Bear Dunes, Lake Michigan, and Glen Lake -- an absolutely gorgeous setting for many kinds of outdoor adventures. It's walkable to the shops and restaurants in Glen Arbor, and breakfast was consistently delicious. Great porch for relaxing too, and a convivial place to make new friends while traveling.
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Cleanliness
Reviews repeatedly note very clean rooms and well-kept common areas.
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10
Robert
25 Oct 2025
·
Stayed 1 night
I loved the old fashioned decor and the place was very clean and tidy. The breakfast was really nice and there was flexibility within a time frame for when to be served. Just a heads up, there was a small sink in the room but the bathroom and shower was per floor and there was no TV if those are priorities for you. We didn't mind at all but others may find those two things a bit of a put off.
I loved the old fashioned decor and the place was very clean and tidy. The breakfast was really nice and there was flexibility within a time frame for when to be served. Just a heads up, there was a small sink in the room but the bathroom and shower was per floor and there was no TV if those are priorities for you. We didn't mind at all but others may find those two things a bit of a put off.
10
Linda
8 Oct 2025
·
Stayed 1 night
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
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
10
Jan
9 Jul 2024
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Stayed 1 night
Excellent property. Clean and safe. Would use again. Superior breakfast.
Excellent property. Clean and safe. Would use again. Superior breakfast.
10
Laura
10 Aug 2025
·
Stayed 2 nights
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!
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!
10
Robert
9 Sept 2025
·
Stayed 1 night
Room very clean, breakfast excellent, staff very friendly.
Room very clean, breakfast excellent, staff very friendly.
10
Ted
5 Sept 2025
·
Stayed 2 nights
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.
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.
10
Stephen
25 Jul 2024
·
Stayed 6 nights
Sylvan Inn is clean, beautiful, quiet, peaceful, accommodating, friendly, & definitely has the right atmosphere for being a home away from home while on a special, semi-secluded vacation. Really appreciated the easy access to nearby beach & restaurants, and the spaces our family could congregate in, the side yard, wraparound porch, & long table inside where we could meet up, play games, and do crafts! Would definitely stay here again!
Sylvan Inn is clean, beautiful, quiet, peaceful, accommodating, friendly, & definitely has the right atmosphere for being a home away from home while on a special, semi-secluded vacation. Really appreciated the easy access to nearby beach & restaurants, and the spaces our family could congregate in, the side yard, wraparound porch, & long table inside where we could meet up, play games, and do crafts! Would definitely stay here again!
8
Patrica
18 Jul 2024
·
Stayed 2 nights
Staff very pleasant and breakfast was good. Clean property and bathroom supplies were stocked as needed.
Staff very pleasant and breakfast was good. Clean property and bathroom supplies were stocked as needed.
10
Terry
13 Aug 2025
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Stayed 2 nights
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.
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.
10
Andre
19 Jul 2024
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Stayed 1 night
I like it was close to the beach and The staff was super helpful. Also it was clean very clean. I would give them 15 stars if I was allowed to.
I like it was close to the beach and The staff was super helpful. Also it was clean very clean. I would give them 15 stars if I was allowed to.
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Rooms
Rooms are comfortable and quaint, with some larger options offering private bathrooms and many guests noting quiet nights. Trade-offs include some shared bathrooms, no TV or fridge in certain rooms, and occasional AC/temperature quirks or softer mattresses.
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Robert
25 Oct 2025
·
Stayed 1 night
I loved the old fashioned decor and the place was very clean and tidy. The breakfast was really nice and there was flexibility within a time frame for when to be served. Just a heads up, there was a small sink in the room but the bathroom and shower was per floor and there was no TV if those are priorities for you. We didn't mind at all but others may find those two things a bit of a put off.
I loved the old fashioned decor and the place was very clean and tidy. The breakfast was really nice and there was flexibility within a time frame for when to be served. Just a heads up, there was a small sink in the room but the bathroom and shower was per floor and there was no TV if those are priorities for you. We didn't mind at all but others may find those two things a bit of a put off.
10
Craig
9 May 2024
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Stayed 1 night
The property was beautiful as well as the surrounding area. My only gripe was that the mattress needs an update.
The property was beautiful as well as the surrounding area. My only gripe was that the mattress needs an update.
8
Bruce
17 May 2025
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Stayed 2 nights
This was a very nice two-night stay for us. This is a true "inn" from the yester-year so that made us feel at home (not pretentious). We stayed in one of the smaller rooms (offering two shared bathrooms between 4 bedrooms) so this review is based on one of those rooms. No TV but the internet worked GREAT and that was the main thing for us. The inn keeper and owner were very friendly and accommodating. Communication was perfect. Breakfast could be requested at various times during the morning, and both mornings were very satisfying. I don't think that our particular room had air conditioning, but it was perfectly fine for us. I only mention that because you might want to specifically ask about that first if you are booking a room in July or August. Perfect location for seeing Sleeping Bear Dunes. There are some nice places to eat and a grocery store just down the street as well. Very convenient.
This was a very nice two-night stay for us. This is a true "inn" from the yester-year so that made us feel at home (not pretentious). We stayed in one of the smaller rooms (offering two shared bathrooms between 4 bedrooms) so this review is based on one of those rooms. No TV but the internet worked GREAT and that was the main thing for us. The inn keeper and owner were very friendly and accommodating. Communication was perfect. Breakfast could be requested at various times during the morning, and both mornings were very satisfying. I don't think that our particular room had air conditioning, but it was perfectly fine for us. I only mention that because you might want to specifically ask about that first if you are booking a room in July or August. Perfect location for seeing Sleeping Bear Dunes. There are some nice places to eat and a grocery store just down the street as well. Very convenient.
10
Denise
11 May 2024
·
Stayed 1 night
Everything was excellent. My room was alittle warm when I arrived for several hours until sun went down.
Everything was excellent. My room was alittle warm when I arrived for several hours until sun went down.
8
Susan
25 Jun 2025
·
Stayed 2 nights
The room was nicely appointed. Well furnished. While all rooms are not the same, the room I occupied was large and had its own bathroom. The AC worked well. Guests and staff were friendly. Relaxed atmosphere. Breakfast was excellent. The water had an odd taste from the tap. The shower was challenging, as the shower head was too high and sprayed unevenly, making it difficult to rinse off soap and shampoo. It was quite and guests were well mannered. Check in was easy.
The room was nicely appointed. Well furnished. While all rooms are not the same, the room I occupied was large and had its own bathroom. The AC worked well. Guests and staff were friendly. Relaxed atmosphere. Breakfast was excellent. The water had an odd taste from the tap. The shower was challenging, as the shower head was too high and sprayed unevenly, making it difficult to rinse off soap and shampoo. It was quite and guests were well mannered. Check in was easy.
10
Constance
24 Jun 2025
·
Stayed 3 nights
Right downtown Glen Arbor, beach walking distance, shopping & restaurants close. No need for car really. Comfy bed, wonderful breakfast. Friendly staff. Coffee bar was right outside our room, wake & grab a cup🙂
Right downtown Glen Arbor, beach walking distance, shopping & restaurants close. No need for car really. Comfy bed, wonderful breakfast. Friendly staff. Coffee bar was right outside our room, wake & grab a cup🙂
10
Todd
22 Jun 2025
·
Stayed 2 nights
1st time at a B&B. No TV, no fridge in the room, but that's ok as this is a more social way to vacation. Sitting on the porch talking to other travelers was a nice change.
1st time at a B&B. No TV, no fridge in the room, but that's ok as this is a more social way to vacation. Sitting on the porch talking to other travelers was a nice change.
10
Terry
13 Aug 2025
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Stayed 2 nights
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.
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.
8
Kathleen
20 Aug 2025
·
Stayed 1 night
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.
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.
10
Leonard
8 Nov 2024
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Stayed 1 night
Wonderful stay. Only knock is the mattress was a bit too soft for me. I woke up with a sore back.
Wonderful stay. Only knock is the mattress was a bit too soft for me. I woke up with a sore back.
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Service
Staff and innkeepers are frequently described as friendly, attentive, and accommodating, with thoughtful touches like to-go breakfasts and responsive communication. A couple of mentions note early-morning or holiday breakfast timing could be clearer.
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Tammy
2 Jul 2025
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Stayed 2 nights
The staff was friendly and very helpful.The inn is quite charming.
The staff was friendly and very helpful.The inn is quite charming.
8
Bruce
17 May 2025
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Stayed 2 nights
This was a very nice two-night stay for us. This is a true "inn" from the yester-year so that made us feel at home (not pretentious). We stayed in one of the smaller rooms (offering two shared bathrooms between 4 bedrooms) so this review is based on one of those rooms. No TV but the internet worked GREAT and that was the main thing for us. The inn keeper and owner were very friendly and accommodating. Communication was perfect. Breakfast could be requested at various times during the morning, and both mornings were very satisfying. I don't think that our particular room had air conditioning, but it was perfectly fine for us. I only mention that because you might want to specifically ask about that first if you are booking a room in July or August. Perfect location for seeing Sleeping Bear Dunes. There are some nice places to eat and a grocery store just down the street as well. Very convenient.
This was a very nice two-night stay for us. This is a true "inn" from the yester-year so that made us feel at home (not pretentious). We stayed in one of the smaller rooms (offering two shared bathrooms between 4 bedrooms) so this review is based on one of those rooms. No TV but the internet worked GREAT and that was the main thing for us. The inn keeper and owner were very friendly and accommodating. Communication was perfect. Breakfast could be requested at various times during the morning, and both mornings were very satisfying. I don't think that our particular room had air conditioning, but it was perfectly fine for us. I only mention that because you might want to specifically ask about that first if you are booking a room in July or August. Perfect location for seeing Sleeping Bear Dunes. There are some nice places to eat and a grocery store just down the street as well. Very convenient.
8
Alicia
19 Oct 2025
·
Stayed 2 nights
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.
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.
8
Susan
25 Jun 2025
·
Stayed 2 nights
The room was nicely appointed. Well furnished. While all rooms are not the same, the room I occupied was large and had its own bathroom. The AC worked well. Guests and staff were friendly. Relaxed atmosphere. Breakfast was excellent. The water had an odd taste from the tap. The shower was challenging, as the shower head was too high and sprayed unevenly, making it difficult to rinse off soap and shampoo. It was quite and guests were well mannered. Check in was easy.
The room was nicely appointed. Well furnished. While all rooms are not the same, the room I occupied was large and had its own bathroom. The AC worked well. Guests and staff were friendly. Relaxed atmosphere. Breakfast was excellent. The water had an odd taste from the tap. The shower was challenging, as the shower head was too high and sprayed unevenly, making it difficult to rinse off soap and shampoo. It was quite and guests were well mannered. Check in was easy.
10
Christopher
11 Oct 2024
·
Stayed 2 nights
We found the staff to be very helpful and friendly. The breakfast was very tasty and the Inn's little touches (like the tea and coffee stations) were very much appreciated. The location is central to the town's amenities and close to Sleeping Bear Dunes. I would definitely recommend this as a great place to stay in Glen Arbor.
We found the staff to be very helpful and friendly. The breakfast was very tasty and the Inn's little touches (like the tea and coffee stations) were very much appreciated. The location is central to the town's amenities and close to Sleeping Bear Dunes. I would definitely recommend this as a great place to stay in Glen Arbor.
10
Robert
9 Sept 2025
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Stayed 1 night
Room very clean, breakfast excellent, staff very friendly.
Room very clean, breakfast excellent, staff very friendly.
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Ted
5 Sept 2025
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Stayed 2 nights
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.
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.
10
Vincent
5 Nov 2023
·
Stayed 3 nights
Wonderful B&B very convenient to all the awesome sights in Sleeping Bear Dunes and within walking distance to all the downtown restaurants and bars and stores in Glen Arbor. Extremely friendly owners and highly recommend a stay to enjoy this very special gem of an inn
Wonderful B&B very convenient to all the awesome sights in Sleeping Bear Dunes and within walking distance to all the downtown restaurants and bars and stores in Glen Arbor. Extremely friendly owners and highly recommend a stay to enjoy this very special gem of an inn
10
Jackson
25 Oct 2024
·
Stayed 2 nights
Stayed for 2 nights, absolutely blown away by the excellent service by the staff and quality of space available to me. Beautiful room, dining area, patio, and amazing location. I did not have the opportunity to have breakfast either mornings but was pleasantly surprised after offered breakfast to last me my long trip home.
Stayed for 2 nights, absolutely blown away by the excellent service by the staff and quality of space available to me. Beautiful room, dining area, patio, and amazing location. I did not have the opportunity to have breakfast either mornings but was pleasantly surprised after offered breakfast to last me my long trip home.
10
Peter
18 May 2024
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Stayed 1 night
Well run...never saw the innkeepers, but all of our needs were taken care of. Guests were respectful of each other. Love the hiking trails and scenic beauty around the inn.
Well run...never saw the innkeepers, but all of our needs were taken care of. Guests were respectful of each other. Love the hiking trails and scenic beauty around the inn.
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Location
Central, walkable location near shops, restaurants, the beach, and a short drive to Sleeping Bear Dunes is a major highlight.
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Frederick
27 Jul 2024
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Stayed 1 night
Easy walk to restaurants and shops.
Easy walk to restaurants and shops.
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Michele
3 Sept 2024
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Stayed 3 nights
Lovely, charming bed and breakfast. Comfortable rooms, location was perfect with walking distance to downtown and close to bike/hiking trails. Beach was also walking distance. Staff was very pleasant and food was delicious. Would definitely stay here again. Excellent location.
Lovely, charming bed and breakfast. Comfortable rooms, location was perfect with walking distance to downtown and close to bike/hiking trails. Beach was also walking distance. Staff was very pleasant and food was delicious. Would definitely stay here again. Excellent location.
10
Linda
8 Oct 2025
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Stayed 1 night
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
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
10
David
18 Feb 2024
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Stayed 1 night
Great location near Sleeping Bear Dunes
Great location near Sleeping Bear Dunes
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Alicia
19 Oct 2025
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Stayed 2 nights
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.
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.
10
Constance
24 Jun 2025
·
Stayed 3 nights
Right downtown Glen Arbor, beach walking distance, shopping & restaurants close. No need for car really. Comfy bed, wonderful breakfast. Friendly staff. Coffee bar was right outside our room, wake & grab a cup🙂
Right downtown Glen Arbor, beach walking distance, shopping & restaurants close. No need for car really. Comfy bed, wonderful breakfast. Friendly staff. Coffee bar was right outside our room, wake & grab a cup🙂
10
Jordon
25 Jul 2024
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Stayed 2 nights
Lovely historic bnb perfectly located in downtown Glen Arbor.
Lovely historic bnb perfectly located in downtown Glen Arbor.
10
Ted
5 Sept 2025
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Stayed 2 nights
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.
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.
10
Vincent
5 Nov 2023
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Stayed 3 nights
Wonderful B&B very convenient to all the awesome sights in Sleeping Bear Dunes and within walking distance to all the downtown restaurants and bars and stores in Glen Arbor. Extremely friendly owners and highly recommend a stay to enjoy this very special gem of an inn
Wonderful B&B very convenient to all the awesome sights in Sleeping Bear Dunes and within walking distance to all the downtown restaurants and bars and stores in Glen Arbor. Extremely friendly owners and highly recommend a stay to enjoy this very special gem of an inn
10
john
13 Jun 2025
·
Stayed 1 night
Great location.
Great location.
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Dining
Breakfast draws consistent praise for quality, freshness, and variety, including cooked-to-order dishes like pancakes and eggs Benedict; many appreciated flexible serving times and early coffee. A few guests noted early-morning availability or timing communication could be clearer.
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Robert
25 Oct 2025
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Stayed 1 night
I loved the old fashioned decor and the place was very clean and tidy. The breakfast was really nice and there was flexibility within a time frame for when to be served. Just a heads up, there was a small sink in the room but the bathroom and shower was per floor and there was no TV if those are priorities for you. We didn't mind at all but others may find those two things a bit of a put off.
I loved the old fashioned decor and the place was very clean and tidy. The breakfast was really nice and there was flexibility within a time frame for when to be served. Just a heads up, there was a small sink in the room but the bathroom and shower was per floor and there was no TV if those are priorities for you. We didn't mind at all but others may find those two things a bit of a put off.
10
Brian
23 Sept 2025
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Stayed 2 nights
A wonderful old place to stay. Breakfast is fresh, hand made and delicious!
A wonderful old place to stay. Breakfast is fresh, hand made and delicious!
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Bruce
17 May 2025
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Stayed 2 nights
This was a very nice two-night stay for us. This is a true "inn" from the yester-year so that made us feel at home (not pretentious). We stayed in one of the smaller rooms (offering two shared bathrooms between 4 bedrooms) so this review is based on one of those rooms. No TV but the internet worked GREAT and that was the main thing for us. The inn keeper and owner were very friendly and accommodating. Communication was perfect. Breakfast could be requested at various times during the morning, and both mornings were very satisfying. I don't think that our particular room had air conditioning, but it was perfectly fine for us. I only mention that because you might want to specifically ask about that first if you are booking a room in July or August. Perfect location for seeing Sleeping Bear Dunes. There are some nice places to eat and a grocery store just down the street as well. Very convenient.
This was a very nice two-night stay for us. This is a true "inn" from the yester-year so that made us feel at home (not pretentious). We stayed in one of the smaller rooms (offering two shared bathrooms between 4 bedrooms) so this review is based on one of those rooms. No TV but the internet worked GREAT and that was the main thing for us. The inn keeper and owner were very friendly and accommodating. Communication was perfect. Breakfast could be requested at various times during the morning, and both mornings were very satisfying. I don't think that our particular room had air conditioning, but it was perfectly fine for us. I only mention that because you might want to specifically ask about that first if you are booking a room in July or August. Perfect location for seeing Sleeping Bear Dunes. There are some nice places to eat and a grocery store just down the street as well. Very convenient.
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Linda
8 Oct 2025
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Stayed 1 night
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
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
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Christopher
11 Oct 2024
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Stayed 2 nights
We found the staff to be very helpful and friendly. The breakfast was very tasty and the Inn's little touches (like the tea and coffee stations) were very much appreciated. The location is central to the town's amenities and close to Sleeping Bear Dunes. I would definitely recommend this as a great place to stay in Glen Arbor.
We found the staff to be very helpful and friendly. The breakfast was very tasty and the Inn's little touches (like the tea and coffee stations) were very much appreciated. The location is central to the town's amenities and close to Sleeping Bear Dunes. I would definitely recommend this as a great place to stay in Glen Arbor.
10
Robert
9 Sept 2025
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Stayed 1 night
Room very clean, breakfast excellent, staff very friendly.
Room very clean, breakfast excellent, staff very friendly.
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Ted
5 Sept 2025
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Stayed 2 nights
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.
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.
10
Dawn
27 May 2025
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Stayed 1 night
Morning pancakes were delicious!
Morning pancakes were delicious!
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Lauren
19 Jan 2025
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Stayed 2 nights
Great stay! Breakfast was delicious.
Great stay! Breakfast was delicious.
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Michael H
30 Dec 2024
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Stayed 2 nights
Charming property and great facilities. The only problem was some lack of communication during this holiday period that resulted in the staff not being clear on timing for coffee/breakfast on day of departure. Otherwise great experience.
Charming property and great facilities. The only problem was some lack of communication during this holiday period that resulted in the staff not being clear on timing for coffee/breakfast on day of departure. Otherwise great experience.
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Ryan
7 Sept 2026
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Stayed 2 nights
Awesome experience here! Staff was very helpful and accommodating.
Awesome experience here! Staff was very helpful and accommodating.
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Daniel
3 Sept 2026
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Stayed 3 nights
It’s a charming inn and the decor is lovely. The check in is easy, despite no one being at the property. We had a triple room which was a bit small and crowded. We appreciated having a small refrigerator in the room. Coffee is only available from 7:30 - 10:00. As early risers and people who enjoy an afternoon cup, we would have preferred it to be available earlier and longer. Tea is available all day. Breakfast is served 8:00 - 9:30, which again is later than we early risers would prefer. It’s a light breakfast, but very tasty. Our only interaction with the staff was the minimal contact at breakfast. By the time we returned to the inn in the afternoon, no one was around. A phone number was provided if you needed to reach a staff member.
It’s a charming inn and the decor is lovely. The check in is easy, despite no one being at the property. We had a triple room which was a bit small and crowded. We appreciated having a small refrigerator in the room. Coffee is only available from 7:30 - 10:00. As early risers and people who enjoy an afternoon cup, we would have preferred it to be available earlier and longer. Tea is available all day. Breakfast is served 8:00 - 9:30, which again is later than we early risers would prefer. It’s a light breakfast, but very tasty. Our only interaction with the staff was the minimal contact at breakfast. By the time we returned to the inn in the afternoon, no one was around. A phone number was provided if you needed to reach a staff member.
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Michael
6 Aug 2026
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Stayed 2 nights
Friendly staff and good breakfasts.
Friendly staff and good breakfasts.
10
Kimberly
28 Jul 2026
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Stayed 5 nights
This was such a wonderful place to stay! It was beautiful, immaculate & the breakfasts were to die for! The staff were amazing as well. We’ll definitely be back!
This was such a wonderful place to stay! It was beautiful, immaculate & the breakfasts were to die for! The staff were amazing as well. We’ll definitely be back!
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Joshua
28 Jul 2026
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Stayed 1 night
Beck is an amazing innkeeper and shared great knowledge of the area for sights, trails, and shopping. She was accommodating of my schedule as I was competing in a sailing event over the weekend that had me leaving the property early each day.
Beck is an amazing innkeeper and shared great knowledge of the area for sights, trails, and shopping. She was accommodating of my schedule as I was competing in a sailing event over the weekend that had me leaving the property early each day.
Property policies
Check-in
Check-out
From 00:00 to 00:00
Before 11:00
FAQs about Sylvan Inn Bed & Breakfast
Is parking available at the property?
Yes, free parking is available on-site at the property.
What type of breakfast is offered and what are the serving hours?
A complimentary breakfast is provided, although specific serving hours are not detailed.
What are the standard check-in and check-out times?
Check-in is available from 00:00, and check-out is at 11:00. Early or late check-in/check-out may be available upon request, subject to availability and possible additional charges.
Where is the property located in relation to key landmarks?
The property is located in downtown Glen Arbor, close to Sleeping Bear Dunes National Lakeshore and Lake Michigan. Guests can enjoy nearby activities such as kayaking, fishing, and hiking.
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- 2026-11-19: 138.10837343041993USD
- 2026-11-20: 152.83503753974915USD
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- 2026-12-01: 138.0345551568985USD
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- 2026-12-09: 130.7006509468994USD
- 2026-12-10: 130.79399346351624USD
- 2026-12-11: 158.57224966387938USD
- 2026-12-12: 160.12751811408995USD
- 2026-12-13: 138.19595385157774USD
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