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"This historic farmhouse serves hot breakfast with homemade items and fresh fruit daily. Guests use a garage for motorcycle or cycle storage and relax on the grounds. Best for regional explorers, less so for anyone needing climate control."

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Check-in
20 Sept 2026
Check-out
21 Sept 2026
Guests
2 guests

Adults:

2

Children:

0
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Why guests choose The Cottonwood Inn B&B

  • Dune Access
    National Lakeshore steps
  • Historic Farmhouse
    Original woodwork
  • Communal Dining
    Morning omelets
  • Fire Pit
    Evening bonfires
  • Pets Allowed
    Dogs welcome
  • Local Hosts
    Trail recommendations

Overview

Located 0.5 miles from Empire United Methodist Church, the comfortable The Cottonwood Inn B&B Empire is approximately a 5-minute walk from Sleeping Bear Dunes Park Visitor Center. This Empire bed & breakfast features both Wi-Fi in public areas and parking on site.

The center of Empire can be reached in 10 minutes' walk of the 3-star hotel, and such cultural venues as Empire Area Museum are 0.5 miles away. Saint Philip Neri Church also lies within reach of the Cottonwood Inn B&B. There is Empire Bluff Trail around 10 minutes' drive from this property.

The rooms comprise a patio and a balcony complete with air conditioning, as well as a flat-screen TV with satellite channels. Guests can take advantage of a separate toilet and a shower, along with hair dryers and towels supplied in the bathrooms.

The Cottonwood Inn B&B offers a free buffet breakfast in the garden. Joe's Friendly Tavern is adjacent to this hotel, merely 0.6 miles away.

  • Check-in
    from 15:00 until 18:00
  • Check-out
    from 05:00 until 10:00
  • Hotel class
    3 stars
The Cottonwood Inn B&B
Our tips

Should you book The Cottonwood Inn B&B?

Perfect if you
  • Want a room with a private balcony or patio.
  • Enjoy canoeing and hiking on nearby Empire Bluff Trail.
  • Prefer a golf course on-site for recreational play.
Maybe skip if you
  • Need an on-site restaurant for dinner, as only breakfast is served.
Best for
  • Direct access to Sleeping Bear Dunes National Lakeshore
  • A century-old farmhouse with communal breakfasts at a farmhouse table

Facilities of The Cottonwood Inn

General
  • No smoking on site
  • Wi-Fi
  • Free parking
  • No pets allowed
Leisure & Sports
  • Garden area
  • Canoeing
  • Hiking
The Cottonwood Inn Guest Services
  • Housekeeping
Room Amenities
  • Air conditioning
  • Patio
  • Free toiletries
  • Flat-screen TV
  • Cots
  • Parquet floor

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