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The Cottonwood Inn B&B

3.5 star property
Comfortable Victorian bed & breakfast, walk to Philip A. Hart Visitor Center

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Front of property
The Monarch Room
The Cottonwood Carriage House | Bathroom
Exterior
Reviews
9.4

Exceptional

Popular amenities

  • Breakfast includedBreakfast includedBreakfast included
  • Parking includedParking includedParking included
  • HousekeepingHousekeepingHousekeeping
  • Air conditioningAir conditioningAir conditioning
  • Free WiFiFree WiFiFree WiFi

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Map
9583 W Front St, Empire, MI, 49630
  • Popular LocationPhilip A. Hart Visitor Center7 min walk
  • Popular LocationSleeping Bear Dunes National Lakeshore12 min walk
  • Popular LocationEmpire Bluff Trail4 min drive
  • AirportTraverse City, MI (TVC-Cherry Capital)47 min drive

Room options

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The Cottonwood Carriage House | Living area

The Cottonwood Carriage House

Highlights

Garden
Furnished patio
Separate sitting area
Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Air conditioning
Free cots/infant beds
Kitchen
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Single Beds and 1 Queen Bed

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The Empire Room

The Empire Room

Highlights

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

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The Cottonwood Room

The Cottonwood Room

Highlights

Garden
Furnished patio
Separate sitting area
Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Air conditioning
Free cots/infant beds
Flat-screen TV
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Single Beds and 1 Queen Bed

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Trillium Room

Trillium Room

Highlights

Garden
Furnished patio
Separate sitting area
Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Air conditioning
Free cots/infant beds
Flat-screen TV
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Single Trundle Beds and 1 Queen Bed

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The Roen Room

The Roen Room

Highlights

Garden
Furnished patio
Separate sitting area
Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Air conditioning
Free cots/infant beds
Flat-screen TV
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 Queen Trundle Bed

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Room
Empire Lakeshore Inn
Parking included
Free WiFi
Air conditioning
Housekeeping
4.3 out of 5, Excellent, (774)
The price is AU$226
for 1 night
includes taxes & fees
29 May - 30 May
Empire Lakeshore Inn

About the area

Empire

At The Cottonwood Inn B&B you'll be within just a 15-minute stroll of Philip A. Hart Visitor Center and Sleeping Bear Dunes National Lakeshore. Highlights at this Victorian B&B include free daily breakfast and free self-parking. .This bed & breakfast has free WiFi in public areas and a garden. Each morning free full breakfast is offered between 8:00 AM and 9:30 AM. .Sights within a 10-minute drive of this 3.5-property class Empire B&B include Empire Bluff Trail and Pierce Stocking Scenic Drive.
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What's nearby

  • Philip A. Hart Visitor Center - 7 min walk
  • Sleeping Bear Dunes National Lakeshore - 12 min walk
  • Empire Bluff Trail - 4 min drive
  • Pierce Stocking Scenic Drive - 6 min drive
  • Little Glen Lake - 8 min drive

Getting around

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

Restaurants

  • Friendly Tavern - 12 min walk
  • Shipwreck Cafe - 8 min walk
  • Empire Village Pizza & Spirits - 10 min walk
  • La Becasse Restaurant - 14 min drive
  • Food For Thought - 8 min drive

About this property

The Cottonwood Inn B&B

Comfortable Victorian bed & breakfast, walk to Philip A. Hart Visitor Center
Free breakfast is available daily. Public spaces have free WiFi. Free self parking is available.

Smoking is allowed in designated areas at this Victorian Empire bed & breakfast.

  • 7 guestrooms or units
  • Built in 1895
  • Full breakfast (free)
  • Garden
  • Smoking in designated areas
The Cottonwood Inn B&B offers 7 accommodations with a hairdryer. Rooms open to furnished patios. This individually decorated and furnished accommodation has separate sitting areas. Flat-screen televisions come with cable channels.

Bathrooms include baths or showers. Guests can surf the web using complimentary wireless Internet access. Housekeeping is provided on a daily basis.

Languages

English

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

  • Cot (surcharge)
  • Rollaway/extra bed (surcharge)

Guest services

  • Daily housekeeping

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
  • Cot (surcharge)
  • Rollaway/extra bed (surcharge)

Bathroom

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

Entertainment

  • Flat-screen TV with cable channels

Outdoor space

  • Furnished patio
  • Yard

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

  • No pets allowed

Children and extra beds

  • Children are welcome.
  • Rollaway/extra beds are available.
  • Cots (infant beds) are available.

Payment types

Important information

Optional extras

The fees and deposits listed below will be charged at the time of service, check-in, or check-out.

  • Cots (infant beds) are available for an additional fee
  • Rollaway beds are available for an additional fee

This may not be a comprehensive list. Fees and deposits are subject to change and might not include tax.

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
Charges for extra guests may apply and vary according to property policy.
A cash deposit, credit card or debit card for incidental charges and government-issued photo identification may be required upon check-in.
Special requests are subject to availability at the time of check-in. Special requests can't be guaranteed and may incur additional charges.
    This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business or profession. This property accepts Visa, Mastercard, American Express, Discover, debit cards and cash. Cashless payment methods are available for all transactions and guests can access their rooms with a mobile device. Contactless check-in and contactless check-out are available.

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 parking available at The Cottonwood Inn B&B?

Yep, The Cottonwood Inn B&B has a free self car park.

Are there any beaches close to The Cottonwood Inn B&B?

The closest beach to The Cottonwood Inn B&B is Frankfort Beach (25.1 km).

Does The Cottonwood Inn B&B serve breakfast?

You bet, free full brekkie is available daily between 8:00 AM and 9:30 AM.

Is there a free airport shuttle available at The Cottonwood Inn B&B?

No, The Cottonwood Inn B&B does not offer an airport shuttle service.

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

Check-in begins at 3:00 PM. Check-out time is 10:00 AM.

Are pets allowed at The Cottonwood Inn B&B?

No, pets are not allowed.

The Cottonwood Inn B&B Reviews

Reviews

9.4

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 7 out of 11 reviews" "
Rating 8 - Good. 4 out of 11 reviews" "
Rating 6 - Okay. 0 out of 11 reviews" "
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 11 reviews" "
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 11 reviews" "

9.8/10

Cleanliness

9.6/10

Staff & service

9.6/10

Amenities

9.2/10

Property conditions & facilities

9.0/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Garry

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2023

10/10 Excellent

Rosanna

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The property and our Cottage House was absolutely adorable. The Fresh flowers all around the cottage topped it off! Very relaxing and restful stay. The breakfast! Love how all guests would be talking and the host, Holly and the staff were exceptional!! Can't wait to come back!
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2023

8/10 Good

wissam

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Very nice place , friendly people , good breakfast. We stayed in the Empire room, It was very clean, just needs a bigger bed and fix the lights going upstairs. Thank you guys
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Prasanna

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
great hosts.. The breakfast was amazing
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2023

10/10 Excellent

Alexandru

Travelled with family and small children
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Great location, super nice and quiet vintage home , somewhat like a Victorian style. The hosts, super nice people!!! Delicious breakfast with real eggs . Our family liked the experience a lot! Recommend!
Stayed 2 nights in May 2023

10/10 Excellent

Marsha

Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2019

10/10 Excellent

Laurie, Cambridge, MA

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The rural setting (bright red barn, porch, lawn and garden) were even prettier than the pictures. Our upper room (three beds) was cozy and welcoming after a long day of exploring the Upper Peninsula and Sleeping Bear Dunes park. I would describe it as homey rather than chic, exactly what we were looking for. Very friendly staff and delicious breakfast. I would recommend the Cottonwood, a genuine, traditional bed and breakfast, to anyone looking for a unique experience in this beautiful part of Michigan.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2019

8/10 Good

Jennifer

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2019

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Quiet and peaceful, nice surroundings, close to everything.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2019

8/10 Good

Verified traveller

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
This farmhouse is in a beautiful, peaceful setting. We enjoyed the breakfast in particular. But the bed was not comfortable and had no extra pillows to choose from. The second floor bedrooms might pose a challenge to anyone who had trouble with the steep stairs.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2019