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About the Hotel

9583 West Front Street, Empire, Michigan, United States, MI 49630
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Close to Sleeping Bear Dunes National Lakeshore
Perfect
9.3
9.6
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3.4
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Featuring Wi-Fi in public areas, the 3-star The Cottonwood Inn B&B Empire is around a 25-minute walk from Sleeping Bear Heritage Trail. Guests travelling by car can also use a free private car park on site.

Location

Sleeping Bear Dunes Park Visitor Center is located only a few steps from the bed & breakfast, and Cherry Capital airport is approximately a 50-minute drive away. The Cottonwood Inn B&B Empire gives access to Old Baldy Dune, which is 3 km away.

This historical hotel is 10 minutes by car from Empire Bluff Trail.

Rooms

There are 7 rooms at the property, each of them has air conditioning, as well as entertainment amenities such as a flat-screen TV with satellite channels. Bathrooms with a separate toilet and a shower, also include hair dryers and toiletries.

Eat & Drink

The garden is open daily for breakfast. Joe's Friendly Tavern is located next to The Cottonwood Inn B&B and serves American dishes, approximately 1 km away.

Leisure & Business

This Empire hotel offers a range of activities such as canoeing and hiking.

Must-do experiences

  • Visit the Empire Beach for stunning sunsets and picnicking.
  • Try the cherry cobbler at Joe's Friendly Tavern; it's a local favorite.
  • Hike the nearby Pyramid Point for breathtaking panoramic views.
  • Explore the Empire Area Museum for insights into local history.
  • Don't miss the farmers' market on Saturdays; sample fresh produce.
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The Cottonwood Inn B&B offers a variety of rooms including double rooms, family rooms, and suites with breakfast, free cancelations, and special deals
Double Room Private Bathroom
2 persons
260 sq. feet 
1 King-size bed
Shower
Heating
Family Room Private Bathroom
2 persons
400 sq. feet 
2 Single beds
Shower
Heating
Family Suite
2 persons
680 sq. feet 
2 Single beds
Shower
Heating

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Facilities

The Cottonwood Inn B&B offers amenities for your comfortable stay and unforgettable experiences
Facilities: Perfect
9.1/10Review score

General

  • No smoking on site
  • Wi-Fi
  • Parking
  • No pets allowed

Sports & Fitness

  • Canoeing
  • Hiking

Services

  • Housekeeping

Children

  • Cots

Spa & Leisure

  • Garden area

Room features

  • Air conditioning
  • Patio

Bathroom

  • Free toiletries

Media

  • Flat-screen TV

Room decor

  • Parquet floor
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The Cottonwood Inn B&B Location

9583 West Front Street, Empire, Michigan, United States, MI 49630
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9583 West Front Street, Empire, Michigan, United States, MI 49630
Nearby
Sleeping Bear Dunes Park Visitor Center
1400 ft
Restaurants
Grocer's Daughter Chocolate
3000 ft
11590 S Lacore Rd
Getting around
City Centre
Empire10 min  ·  2700 ft
Airports
Cherry Capital (TVC)72 min  ·  29.8 mi
Manistee County-Blacker (MBL)105 min  ·  43.5 mi
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Property information and rules
Check-in
from 15:00-18:00
Check-out
from 05:00-10:00
Guest Parking
Private parking is possible on site for free.
Internet
Wireless internet is available in for free.
Breakfast
At the hotel The Cottonwood Inn B&B guests are invited to a full breakfast served for free. 
Pets
Pets are not allowed.
Number of rooms:
7

Reviews and Ratings

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Review score
Based on 48 verified reviews
9.2/10
Perfect
96%
Recommend
Cleanliness
9.3/10
Comfort
9.2/10
Facilities
9.1/10
Free Wi-Fi
10.0/10
Location
9.6/10
Staff
9.4/10
Value for money
8.8/10
Guest reviews
based on 57 reviews
9.3/10
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