The Cottonwood Inn B&B

Property class: 3.5

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9.6 out of 10
Exceptional
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. Stay connected with free in-room WiFi.

Popular amenities

  • Parking included
  • Free Wi-Fi
  • Air-conditioning
  • Housekeeping

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A bedroom with a bed, a dresser, a television, and a window.

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  • 17 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

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A bedroom with a wooden ceiling, a bed with a floral bedspread, a television, a window with blinds, and a small table with a vase of flowers.

The Sunset Room

  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

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A bedroom with a bed, a nightstand, a dresser, a mirror, a ceiling fan, and a window.

The Monarch Room

  • Garden view
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

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A bedroom with a wooden bed, a bench, a small table, and a chair.

The Cottonwood Room

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Exceptional
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  • Garden view
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Single Beds and 1 Queen Bed

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Trillium Room

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  • Garden view
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Single Trundle Beds and 1 Queen Bed

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  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 Queen Trundle Bed

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A cozy living room with a staircase, a sofa, a wooden bookshelf, and a kitchen area in the background.

The Cottonwood Carriage House

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  • Garden view
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Single Beds and 1 Queen Bed
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About the area

Located in Downtown Mmpire, a neighbourhood 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. Visit our Empire travel guide
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9583 W Front St, Empire, MI, 49630

What's nearby

  • A coastal landscape with a sandy beach, grassy dunes, and a clear blue sky with scattered clouds.
    Philip A. Hart Visitor Center
    5 min walk - 0.5 km
  • A coastal landscape with dunes, sparse vegetation, and a beach.
    Sleeping Bear Dunes National Lakeshore
    13 min walk - 1.1 km
  • South Bar Lake
    18 min walk - 1.6 km
  • beach near Village Park
    20 min walk - 1.7 km
  • beach near Downtown Mmpire
    3 min drive - 2.2 km

Getting around

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

Restaurants

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

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.
  • Extra conveniences in all rooms include:
    • Bathrooms with baths or showers and hairdryers
    • Flat-screen TVs with cable channels
    • Private gardens, heating and daily housekeeping

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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
  • Limited on-site self parking

Food and drink

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

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

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
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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 at the property

  • American Express
  • Discover
  • Mastercard
  • Visa

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

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?

Located in Downtown Mmpire, this bed & breakfast is within a 10-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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Reviews

The Cottonwood Inn B&B Reviews

9.6

Exceptional

9.6

Cleanliness

9.4

Amenities

9.8

Staff & service

9.2

Property conditions & facilities
Rating 10 - Excellent. 38 out of 51 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 11 out of 51 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 2 out of 51 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 51 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 51 reviews

Reviews

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10/10 Excellent

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Beautiful farmhouse and very friendly hosts and other employees. They went the extra mile for us. We will stay there again.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2026
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10/10 Excellent

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Inn is lovely and beautiful. Grounds are well kept and restful. Staff (Toby) was great- friendly, personable, good breakfast cook We have been to many B and Bs- this was one of the best. I would highly recommend it
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2026
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10/10 Excellent

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The Cottonwood Inn was a fantastic experience! This was our first bed and breakfast and we loved it! The home is historic but in very good condition. And the breakfast was amazing!
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2026
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8/10 Good

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Good location. Walking distance to cute town of Empire and beach. House was cute but old. Breakfast and coffee were excellent!
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2026
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10/10 Excellent

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Friendly and welcoming staff in a cozy comfortable b&b
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025
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10/10 Excellent

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Beautiful property. Staff was friendly and we really enjoyed breakfast. We look forward to staying here again!
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025
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10/10 Excellent

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We loved our stay at the Cottonwood Inn and will definitely be back! Breakfast was great and such a great addition to the stay. Our son loved biking down the long driveway and the paved road, we even saw some deer and fox on the property at dusk. The Carriage House was perfect for our family of 3 with room for more. We visit Empire every year and will definitely be returning to the cottonwood soon.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2026
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10/10 Excellent

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the staff was execellent and the property was close to town and trails for hiking!
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2024
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10/10 Excellent

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Very friendly staff. Great proximity to Sleeping Bear Dunes.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2024
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10/10 Excellent

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This was a very beautiful B and B, very roomy and clean. Breakfast was fresh every morning, with a varied selection each time. Tony was a great host, and made you feel very welcome. He directed us to different local spots to hunt for Potosky stones. I plan on coming back later this summer and bringing the kids next year when Manitou Islands reopen. 10/10 would stay here again.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2026
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8/10 Good

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Lovely b&b within walking distance of Empire and only a 10 minute drive from beautiful Glen Arbor. We were in the Empire room which was very compact with a small double bed and wouldn’t be suitable for anyone who was on the tall/large size. Bathroom was also very small. Plenty of choice at breakfast.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2026
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10/10 Excellent

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Second Family

We felt so welcomed by everyone. Like a second family. The Inn is beautifully decorated and very comfortable. The setting is idyllic.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2024
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10/10 Excellent

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Breakfast was amazing! Toby did a spectacular "restaurant-style" breakfast. We got to stay at the Carriage house which was private with our own seperate kitchen which was a nice treat. Local restaurant rec Art's tavern for sanwiches/onion rings/cheese curds and blueberry and whipped cream and the village inn for pizza. Grocer's daughter is a must for chocolates. This B&B is perfectly placed for easy access to all the nearby sights!
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2025
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10/10 Excellent

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Must Stay! This is a cute and cozy Bed and Breakfast in a perfect central location, within walking distance to downtown. Throughly enjoyed morning talks with our host, Toby. Served a great breakfast every morning, made you feel right at home! Met the owner Holly, who also is very accommodating! We will definitely be staying here again! Thanks for the great service!! Sonya & Joe
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2025
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10/10 Excellent

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We enjoyed our stay at the Cottonwood inn. It’s conveniently located in an area not too far from the beach and local restaurants. The staff was friendly and inviting. Our room was clean and comfortable. Our remote had dead batteries and we contacted our host and they were promptly replaced. The one thing I would note is that we had to take really quick showers because the hot water would run cold fast. I will say, It is an old building and there were other guests there at the time, so that may have had a lot to do with it. Overall, it was a pleasant experience.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2024
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10/10 Excellent

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Loving and caring host.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2026
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10/10 Excellent

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This was our third time staying here and it was once again great , thank you so much and see you later.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2026
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10/10 Excellent

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Our room was spacious and clean. Breakfast was delicious! We will be back!
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2026
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10/10 Excellent

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Best B&B Wonderful little gem!
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2025
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10/10 Excellent

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Beautiful property and hosts were very nice, first B&B I've stayed at and it was a great experience
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025
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10/10 Excellent

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Great staff, breakfast and lovely grounds. Close to visitors center and Sleeping Bear Dune.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2025
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10/10 Excellent

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Awesome property!!
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2025
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8/10 Good

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Quiet and within walking distance to downtown Empire.
Stayed 5 nights in Sep 2025
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10/10 Excellent

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great hosts.. The breakfast was amazing
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2023
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10/10 Excellent

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we love empire

great food and conversation with innkeepers
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2024