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The Sylvan Inn Bed & Breakfast

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#2 of 3 B&Bs / Inns in Glen Arbor
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6680 Western Ave, P.O. Box 648, Glen Arbor, MI 49636-5103
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Overview
4.5
117 reviews
  • Excellent66%
  • Very good25%
  • Average7%
  • Poor1%
  • Terrible1%
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6680 Western Ave, P.O. Box 648, Glen Arbor, MI 49636-5103 See on map
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Free Wifi
Free Parking
Breakfast included
Air Conditioning
Hot Tub
Non-Smoking Hotel
Spa
3 Star Hotel
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29 Apr.30 Apr.
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Reviewed 6 November 2017
Amazing November Visit

I can't say enough great things about the Sylvan Inn. The owners are very friendly (and make an amazing homemade breakfast) and the accommodations are very clean, cozy, and relaxing. Loved everything about this place and already looking forward to going back soon!

Thank Laura C
Response from Jen R, Manager at The Sylvan Inn Bed & BreakfastResponded 7 November 2017

Thank you so much for your kind words, Laura! We look forward to having you back!

Reviewed 17 October 2017
Clean 1885 Hotel-Bed & Breakfast

Hotel & rooms are very clean. Bed is soft. We stayed 4 nights and stayed in room #12; one of the 4 on the 2nd level. All rooms on the upper level have 2 shared bathrooms (with showers) for the 4 rooms.There are dressers and...More

1  Thank Lori B
Response from Jen R, Manager at The Sylvan Inn Bed & BreakfastResponded 18 October 2017

Thank you so much for your thoughtful review, Lori! Come back and see us again!

Reviewed 16 October 2017
Autumn 2017 Visit

Booked this Inn on the TA recommendation and was not disappointed. In an excellent location for downtown restaurants & shopping as well as trails etc. Great welcome and warm friendly environment. Breakfast was good but thought other American Inns have offered better in my experience...More

Thank heike0range
Response from Jen R, Manager at The Sylvan Inn Bed & BreakfastResponded 18 October 2017

We do appreciate you staying with us. Thanks for your feedback.

Reviewed 5 October 2017
Wonderful B and B in a charming little town !

The B and B is just a block away from Lake Michigan and in the charming little town of Glen Arbor. Accommodations were very nice and the homemade breakfast was delicious ! Location is close to Sleeping Bear Dunes.

Thank CaroloHA12
Response from Jen R, Manager at The Sylvan Inn Bed & BreakfastResponded 6 October 2017

Thank you for your kind review!

Reviewed 13 September 2017 via mobile
A Classically Comfortable B&B

Glen Arbor is a neat little town that accommodates us tourists well, but the Sylvan Inn is a perfect match for the town. With good restaurants within walking distance or a short drive away, it has a good location. The Inn is an old house...More

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We were in Room #3. It had a room A/C wall unit mounted up by the ceiling. I can't speak for any of the other rooms. However, according to their website "All deluxe rooms have private baths, seating areas, in-room heat... More
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"Don't get upstairs room...No A/C, or TV, or Fridge!"
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"Downstairs have en-suite and TV ..... upstairs no TV and shared facilities"
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