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Maple Lane Empire

2.5 star property

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Upper Carriage House | WiFi, bed sheets, wheelchair access
Lower Carriage House | Private kitchen
Upper Carriage House | Terrace/patio
King Kitchenette | WiFi, bed sheets, wheelchair access
Private beach nearby, kayaking

Reviews

8.6 out of 10
Excellent

Popular amenities

  • Pet friendly
  • Air conditioning
  • Parking included
$125
$118 nightly
$125 total
Total with taxes and fees
Jan 1 - Jan 2, 2026

Explore the area

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8720 S Dorsey Rd, Empire, MI, 49630
  • Place, Little Glen Lake
    ‪3 min walk‬
  • Place, Glen Lake
    ‪20 min walk‬
  • Place, Pierce Stocking Scenic Drive
    ‪3 min drive‬
  • Airport, Traverse City, MI (TVC-Cherry Capital)
    ‪42 min drive‬

Room options

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King Kitchenette | WiFi, bed sheets, wheelchair access

King Kitchenette

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(3 reviews)
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed and 1 Double Sofa Bed

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WiFi, bed sheets, wheelchair access

Classic Room (Pet Friendly)

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional
(5 reviews)
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 Queen Bed and 1 Double Bed

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Upper Carriage House | WiFi, bed sheets, wheelchair access

Upper Carriage House

  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 Queen Bed, 1 Twin Bed and 1 Twin Trundle Bed

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WiFi, bed sheets, wheelchair access

Classic Room

8.6 out of 10
Excellent
(12 reviews)
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 Queen Bed and 1 Double Bed

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WiFi, bed sheets, wheelchair access

Classic Room, Multiple Beds, Kitchenette (Pet Friendly)

  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 Queen Bed and 1 Double Bed

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WiFi, bed sheets, wheelchair access

Classic Room, 1 King Bed

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(1 review)
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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Lower Carriage House | WiFi, bed sheets, wheelchair access

Lower Carriage House

  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 6
  • 1 Queen Bed, 1 Twin Bunk Bed and 1 Double Sofa Bed

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WiFi, bed sheets, wheelchair access

King (Full Sleeper Sofa) - ADA Accessible

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(1 review)
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed and 1 Double Sofa Bed

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WiFi, bed sheets, wheelchair access

Queen Double Kitchenette

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
(4 reviews)
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 Queen Bed and 1 Double Bed

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WiFi, bed sheets, wheelchair access

Classic Room, 1 King Bed

  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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WiFi, bed sheets, wheelchair access

Classic Room, 1 King Bed with Sofa bed

8.8 out of 10
Excellent
(3 reviews)
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed and 1 Double Sofa Bed

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About the neighborhood

Empire

With a stay at Maple Lane Empire in Empire, you'll be a 4-minute drive from Sleeping Bear Dunes National Lakeshore and 9 minutes from Lake Michigan. .This motel is 0.1 mi (0.2 km) from Little Glen Lake and 1 mi (1.6 km) from Glen Lake.
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What's nearby

  • Little Glen Lake - 3 min walk - 0.2 miles
  • Glen Lake - 20 min walk - 1.1 miles
  • Sleeping Bear Dunes National Lakeshore - 3 min drive - 3.2 miles
  • Pierce Stocking Scenic Drive - 3 min drive - 1.6 miles
  • Sleeping Bear Point Coast Guard Station Maritime Museum - 12 min drive - 7.5 miles

Getting around

  • Cherry Capital Airport (TVC) - 50 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Cherry Republic - ‬6 min drive
  • ‪The Mill - ‬8 min drive
  • ‪Art's Tavern - ‬6 min drive
  • ‪Boonedocks - ‬6 min drive
  • ‪The Foothills Cafe - ‬13 min drive

About this property

Maple Lane Empire

Motel with a nearby private beach, near Sleeping Bear Dunes National Lakeshore
Maple Lane Empire offers 25 air-conditioned accommodations with complimentary toiletries. 30-inch flat-screen televisions come with cable channels. Bathrooms include bathtubs or showers. Housekeeping is provided on request.
The recreational activities listed below are available either on site or nearby; fees may apply.
Make yourself at home in one of the 25 air-conditioned rooms featuring flat-screen televisions. Cable television is provided for your entertainment. Bathrooms have bathtubs or showers and complimentary toiletries.
Take in the views from a garden and make use of amenities such as a picnic area and barbecue grills.
Featured amenities include express check-in and express check-out. Free self parking is available onsite.

Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • Free self parking on site

Things to do

  • Canoeing
  • Kayaking

Conveniences

  • Virtual front desk

Guest services

  • Housekeeping (on request)

Outdoors

  • Barbecue grill
  • Garden
  • Picnic area

Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • No elevator
  • Wheelchair accessibility
  • Wheelchair accessible (may have limitations)

More

  • Designated smoking areas (fines apply)

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • Bathtub or shower
  • Free toiletries
  • Shampoo
  • Soap
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • 30-inch flat-screen TV with cable channels

More

  • Air conditioning

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; Check-in end time: anytime
Early check-in subject to availability
Early check-in is available for a fee
Express check-in available
Minimum check-in age: 18

Check-out

Check-out before 11:00 AM
Contactless check-out available
Express check-out available

Special check-in instructions

There is no front desk at this property
Guests will receive an email within 24 hours before arrival with check-in instructions and key retrieval information; access will be through a private entrance
A virtual front desk provides assistance to guests
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

Access methods

Key retrieval, private entrance

Pets

Pets allowed for an extra charge of USD 35 per pet, per night
Service animals are welcome, and are exempt from fees
Welcoming dogs only
2 total pets
Pets cannot be left unattended
Specific rooms only, restrictions apply; pet-friendly rooms can be requested by contacting the property at the number on the booking confirmation

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome

Property payment types

Important information

Fees

You'll be asked to pay the following charges at the property. Fees may include applicable taxes:

  • Resort fee: 4.0 percent of room rate
The resort fee includes:
  • Beach access
  • In-room coffee
  • Internet access

We have included all charges provided to us by the property.

Optional extras

  • Pet fee: USD 35 per pet, per night
  • Service animals are exempt from fees
  • Early check-in is available for a fee (subject to availability)

The above list may not be comprehensive. Fees and deposits may not include tax and are subject to change.

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 and debit cards; cash is not accepted
Safety features at this property include a smoke detector

We should mention

This property does not have elevators

Property is also known as

M22 Empire
M22 Inn Empire
Maple Lane Empire Motel
Maple Lane Empire Empire
Maple Lane Empire Motel Empire

Maple Lane Empire Reviews

Reviews

8.6

Excellent

Rating 10 - Excellent. 156 out of 281 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 81 out of 281 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 24 out of 281 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 11 out of 281 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 9 out of 281 reviews

8.8/10

Cleanliness

8.6/10

Staff & service

7.8/10

Amenities

8.2/10

Property conditions & facilities

8.4/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

8/10 Good

Gwen K

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Nice property with very responsive owners. We liked the dedicated seating area at the bay. Be aware that the shower is small and the tv is small and in a cubby that only faces the bed and not the couch. Room was large and bed comfortable. You can park right in front of your door.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Glennon

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Dianna

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

8/10 Good

Randy

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, room comfort

Glen Arbor quick trip

It was in a great location.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2025

8/10 Good

Nikali

Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Debra

Traveled with family and small children, Traveled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very family friendly.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Kelly

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Brittany

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The location was great. It was just a few minutes away from sleeping bear dunes. It was halfway between Glen Arbor and Empire. Many good restaurants choices, cute little shopping district. We borrowed the kayaks a couple times, played volleyball and horseshoes. Couldn't really fish on little Glen, but it was still fabulous. We ate at Cherry public house, which was a great atmosphere and great food. We also tried bear paw pizza which was also delicious. Mosquitoes were out in full force, so that was unfortunate. The dunes are definitely worth experiencing.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Sandra

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very nice property and super close to the dunes and other great recreation areas! Would highly recommend!
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

MIKE

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
FIT ALL NEEDS
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025

6/10 Okay

Angela

Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Juanita

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Great place to stay!

We had a very good experience. Everything was within driving distance. Very clean!!
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Cynthia

Traveled with pets, Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
We enjoyed our visit. It was a safe and quiet area with nice access to the lake.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Amber

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Kathryn

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Kimberly

Traveled with partner, Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Our stay with Maple Lane Resort was extremely pleasant! The room was super cute and clean, the staff was helpful and friendly, and the grounds were beautiful and charming. Also, it was conveniently located right next to all the cool spots. We loved every minute and will definitely be back again. Thanks for making our stay memorable.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2025

8/10 Good

Judy, Haslett

Traveled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
We have been staying here for quite a few years. It is quiet, clean, and convenient for our needs. The staff has been very helpful when we have needed help. I would recommend staying here.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

8/10 Good

Mary

Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2025

8/10 Good

Danielle

Traveled with family
Disliked: Property conditions & facilities
Cute place/setting. Quiet. 150m back from the lake. Nice views. Just very dated, and i could not use the incredibly small shower without getting my hair wet which is annoying as a female.
Stayed 1 night in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jacob

Stayed 1 night in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Richard

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Off season, the room was immaculate and the beds were comfortable. Would stay here again.
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Michael

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2024

8/10 Good

Verified traveler

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Love this place

I love this hotel. Right at the bottom of sleeping bear dunes. 2 minutes from glen lake. Has canoes and kayaks. Very comfortable.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Elizabeth

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Very nice place and pet friendly

Cute place to stay for that 1950s roadtrip motel experience. Very nice place to stay, right in the middle of sleeping bear dunes national lakeshore area. Very clean accommodations, convenient check-in process. Traveling with my pet was very nice and convenient to stay here.
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Michael

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Great hotel

Nice and convenient hotel. I would stay again
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2024