The Sylvan Inn

The inn is lovely. It is spotless. Ralph and Rose made sure that we had everything that we could possibly want.

We were staying at the Sylvan Inn during the worst storm the area has experienced in years. Most establishments in the town had destruction and no power but the Sylvan Inn with its great generator was fully functional. The rooms were lovely, the food was delicious, the location could not have been more convenient and the staff was beyond friendly and helpful. The owner, David is a great guy who constantly looked after his guests needs. A return visit would be very desirable.

The silven inn is a great. Bed and breakfast hotel! Everything is simply clean there breakfast is more continental like yogurt and what not the rooms are very small but thee will fit about 3 people other than that it’s great!

We were granted to stay only one night by Rose and Ralph (the owners), in spite of a two night minimum, which already sold me to begin with. We arrived and were greeted by Rose via a very efficient check-​in process. She proceeded to give us full attention, even though there was another couple waiting to check in (for whom she called another staff member). She provided us with maps, marked up her favorites, and recommended a secret beach, which turned out to be beautiful!
The inn itself is very charming, small, with lots of vintage touches such as old, musty books, flowery couches, and lots of reading material. We had a room with two singles because it was all they had. The room was very clean, stocked with tourist literature and a sink. We had a shared bathroom, which my husband was concerned about, but upon seeing how spick and span everything was kept, we really weren’t bothered.
Breakfast is really very so-​so. There isn’t much choice, small muffins and scones and some yogurt, so it’s not something to look forward to with the «breakfast» part. Overall the inn is clean, charming, and the owners are very nice. I would definitely stay here again!

We spent three nights with Ralph and Rose at The Sylvan Inn recently and had a wonderful time. The Inn itself is delightful: comfortable, cozy, quiet. At night we slept with the windows open and could hear the surf booming on the beach a couple of hundred yards away. The rooms are well-​equipped for a relaxing stay. Tea and coffee in the morning followed by a tasty breakfast; what a great way to start the day! Ralph and Rose were fantastic hosts. They steered us towards fun adventures, great pubs and restaurants, and answered our many questions. We couldn’t have asked for a better experience. We will definitely be back.

Great location close to everything Glen Arbor has to offer. Great beds and divine breakfasts. Rose and Ralph offer a wonderful experience with their warm, personal touch.

My wife, almost 4 year old daughter and I just had a 3 night stay at the Sylvan Inn. We had a great time.
Pros:
— Location — Right in Glen Arbor, walk to everything — stores, restaurants, kayaking, the lake
— Rose and Ralph, the owners. So nice, personable, helpful. We got a little lost on the way and came in a bit late and Rose was very understanding. She got special books for our daughter to read during our stay and gave us a ton of useful, personal info for our trip. They really seemed to like what they are doing and like to get to know the people staying there and help them have a good time
— the spa. so nice to hop in the hot tub and sauna on a chilly fall morning. Clean and well maintained
— The room was clean, well furnished and had all we needed.
?Cons (depends on what you want):
— i have been to some B+B with very elaborate hot breakfasts and that is not what they do here. That being said, the breakfast they put out each morning was good. granola, yogurt, fresh fruit, warm breads, coffee and tea. so I enjoyed the flexibility of eating when we wanted and having more or less of this or that so not a con for me.
— eating area a little small when it was too cold for the porch but everyone was nice and we all found a place to sit and eat.
We loved it there and recommend the Sylvann Inn.

When my fiancée and I first decided we wanted to take a trip to Glen Arbor, we initially wanted to stay at the Homestead. A few friends recommended it to us and we heard it was an overall great place to stay. Unfortunately, it was booked pretty solid and the only rooms left were extremely expensive. After doing some research online, we settled on the Sylvan Inn. We could not have been happier with our decision!
First of all, the Sylvan Inn is right in downtown Glen Arbor (the Homestead is not), so it was within walking distance of all the shops and restaurants. The innkeepers, Ralph and Rose, were extremely nice and helpful anytime we asked for advice on activities and places to see while we were in town. They served a fresh and healthy breakfast each morning, and the entire place was cozy and very clean. I felt right at home at Sylvan Inn from the minute I walked in the door. Ralph and Rose were very inviting, warm and welcoming.
Sylvan Inn is a great place to stay if you want to be close to downtown Glen Arbor and if you want to be treated like special guests during your entire visit.