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The Cottonwood Inn B&B

3.5 star property
Victorian bed & breakfast in Empire with free breakfast

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Trillium Room
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The Cottonwood Inn B&B offers a peaceful retreat near Sleeping Bear Dunes National Lakeshore. Guests enjoy a warm full breakfast, explore the tranquil garden, and unwind by the evening firepit. Free self-parking and outdoor furniture complete this relaxing getaway.

Reviews

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional

Popular amenities

  • Housekeeping
  • Air conditioning
  • Parking included
  • Free WiFi

Room options

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The Cottonwood Carriage House

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(1 review)

Highlights

Garden
Furnished patio
Separate sitting area
Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Air conditioning
Kitchen
Full-sized fridge/freezer
  • 4 bedrooms
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Twin Beds and 1 Queen Bed

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The Empire Room

The Empire Room

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(1 review)

Highlights

Garden
Furnished patio
Separate sitting area
Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Air conditioning
Flat-screen TV
Separate bedroom
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Double Bed

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The Sunset Room

The Sunset Room

Highlights

Garden
Furnished patio
Separate sitting area
Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Air conditioning
Flat-screen TV
Separate bedroom
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Queen Bed

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The Monarch Room

The Monarch Room

Highlights

Garden
Furnished patio
Separate sitting area
Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Air conditioning
Flat-screen TV
Ceiling fan
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Queen Bed

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The Cottonwood Room

The Cottonwood Room

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(2 reviews)

Highlights

Garden
Furnished patio
Separate sitting area
Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Air conditioning
Flat-screen TV
Separate bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Twin Beds and 1 Queen Bed

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Trillium Room

Trillium Room

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(1 review)

Highlights

Garden
Furnished patio
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

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The Roen Room

The Roen Room

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(1 review)

Highlights

Garden
Furnished patio
Separate sitting area
Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Air conditioning
Flat-screen TV
Ceiling fan
  • 4 bedrooms
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 Queen Trundle Bed
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About the area

Located in Empire, The Cottonwood Inn B&B is in a national park. Empire Bluff Trail and Pierce Stocking Scenic Drive are notable landmarks, and the area's natural beauty can be seen at Sleeping Bear Dunes National Lakeshore and Little Glen Lake. Philip A. Hart Visitor Center and Glen Lake are two other places to visit that come recommended.
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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

  • Traverse City, MI (TVC-Cherry Capital) - 47 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Shipwreck Cafe - ‬8 min walk
  • ‪Joes Friendly Tavern - ‬12 min walk
  • ‪La Becasse - ‬14 min drive
  • ‪Trattoria Funistrada - ‬14 min drive
  • ‪Empire Village Pizza & Spirits - ‬10 min walk

About this property

The Cottonwood Inn B&B

Bed & breakfast near Sleeping Bear Dunes National Lakeshore
Located close to Philip A. Hart Visitor Center and Empire Bluff Trail, The Cottonwood Inn B&B provides free full breakfast, a firepit and a garden. Guests can connect to free in-room WiFi.
Other perks include:
  • Free self-parking
  • Outdoor furniture
Room features
All rooms are individually furnished, and boast comforts such as furnished patios and air conditioning, as well as thoughtful touches such as free WiFi and separate sitting areas.
Extra conveniences in all rooms include:
  • Bathrooms with baths or showers and hairdryers
  • Flat-screen TVs with cable channels
  • Private gardens, separate sitting areas and travel cots

Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transport

  • Free covered self parking on site

Food and drink

  • Free full breakfast available daily 8:00 AM to 9:30 AM

Family friendly

  • Travel cot

Guest services

  • Housekeeping (daily)

Outdoors

  • Firepit
  • Garden
  • In a national park
  • Outdoor furniture

Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • Stair-free path to entrance
  • Upper floors accessible by stairs only
  • Well-lit path to entrance

More

  • Built in 1895
  • Designated smoking areas
  • Victorian architecture

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • Bathtub or shower
  • Hair dryer
  • Private bathroom
  • Shampoo
  • Soap
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • Flat-screen TV with cable channels

More

  • Air conditioning (climate-controlled)
  • Heating (climate-controlled)
  • Individual decor
  • Individual furnishings
  • Mobile key entry
  • Separate sitting area

Policies

Check-in

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

Check-out

Check-out before 10:00 AM
Contactless check-out

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

Access methods

Access code, host will greet you

Pets

Pets not allowed

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome
Rollaway/extra beds are not available.
Cots (infant beds) are not available

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, debit cards and cash
Cashless transactions are available
This property has outdoor spaces, such as balconies, patios and terraces, which may not be suitable for children; if you have any concerns, we recommend contacting the property prior to your arrival to confirm that they can accommodate you in a suitable room

We should mention

This property does not have any lifts

Property is also known as

The Cottonwood Inn B&B Empire
The Cottonwood Inn B&B Bed & breakfast
The Cottonwood Inn B&B Bed & breakfast Empire

Frequently asked questions

Is The Cottonwood Inn B&B pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

How much is parking at The Cottonwood Inn B&B?

Self-parking is free at this property.

What time is check-in at The Cottonwood Inn B&B?

Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; check-in end time: 6:00 PM.

What time is check-out at The Cottonwood Inn B&B?

Checkout is at 10:00 AM.

Where is The Cottonwood Inn B&B located?

Situated in a national park, this bed & breakfast is within a 15-minute walk of Philip A. Hart Visitor Center and Sleeping Bear Dunes National Lakeshore. Empire Bluff Trail and Pierce Stocking Scenic Drive are also within 6 mi (10 km).

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