In the heart of Sleeping Bear Dunes National Lakeshore, The Cottonwood Inn Bed & Breakfast is surrounded by giant cottonwood trees. It has all the ambiance you would expect from a historic farmhouse, including three rambling porches and a perfect red barn for events.
The Cottonwood Inn is within walking distance of Empire Beach on beautiful Lake Michigan and downtown Empire. We are more than a B&B; we host weddings, family reunions, and barn parties. Please browse our website for a tour of our grounds, accommodations, and peaceful surroundings.
At Cottonwood Inn Bed and Breakfast, guests enjoy the quaintness of a historic Victorian farmhouse in the heart of Sleeping Bear Dunes National Lakeshore.
We invite you to enjoy an at-home feeling in our six updated B&B guest rooms or Carriage House. Nestled on a quiet side street, Cottonwood Inn Bed and Breakfast is just minutes from Empire Beach, one of the most pristine and scenic beaches along the northern Lake Michigan shore. We’re close to shops and restaurants and near hiking and biking trails.
If your destination is Sleeping Bear Dunes National Park, its headquarters is in Empire.
This is the perfect space to make your home-away-from-home while you enjoy breathtaking sunsets from Empire’s beach or bluffs, which are “must-sees” for anyone traveling through. You can choose to play world-class golf courses. Or visit Michigan’s famous wineries, unique shops, lighthouses, and a wealth of great restaurants and breweries, all within the heart of the Leelanau Peninsula.
Did we mention that Empire is right on M-22, the 116-mile stretch of coastal highway that forms a giant U-shape starting in Manistee? It circles the edge of the Leelanau Peninsula, where it juts into Lake Michigan. It makes a happy ending in the heart of Traverse City, Cherry Capital, USA. When you choose Cottonwood Inn Bed and Breakfast, your trip is guaranteed to be among the most scenic in the world, whether you are coming to stay or heading home.