Maple Lane Empire

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December 2024

January 2025

Upper Carriage House | WiFi, bed sheets, wheelchair access

Overview
Rooms
Location
Policies

Excellent

Popular amenities

Pet-friendly

Air conditioning

Parking included

Explore the area

8720 S Dorsey Rd, Empire, MI, 49630

Little Glen Lake
2 min walk
Glen Lake
19 min walk
Pierce Stocking Scenic Drive
3 min drive
Traverse City, MI (TVC-Cherry Capital)
50 min drive

Room options

King Kitchenette

Sleeps 4
1 King Bed and 1 Double Sofa Bed

Lower Carriage House

Sleeps 6
1 Queen Bed, 1 Single Bunk Bed and 1 Double Sofa Bed

Classic Room, 1 King Bed with Sofa bed

Sleeps 4
1 King Bed and 1 Double Sofa Bed

Classic Room, Multiple Beds, Kitchenette (Pet Friendly)

Sleeps 4
1 Queen Bed and 1 Double Bed

Classic Room, 1 King Bed

Sleeps 2
1 King Bed

King (Full Sleeper Sofa) - ADA Accessible

Sleeps 4
1 King Bed and 1 Double Sofa Bed

Upper Carriage House

Sleeps 4
1 Queen Bed, 1 Single Bed and 1 Single Trundle Bed

Classic Room (Pet Friendly)

Sleeps 4
1 Queen Bed and 1 Double Bed

Queen Double Kitchenette

Sleeps 4
1 Queen Bed and 1 Double Bed

Classic Room

Sleeps 4
1 Queen Bed and 1 Double Bed

Classic Room, 1 King Bed

Sleeps 2
1 King Bed

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Parking included

Free WiFi

Air conditioning

Housekeeping

for 1 night

includes taxes & fees

6 Dec - 7 Dec

About this property

Motel with a nearby private beach, near Sleeping Bear Dunes National Lakeshore

Express check-in, express check-out and a garden are available at this motel. Self parking is free. Other amenities include barbecues and a picnic area. Housekeeping is available on request.

Maple Lane Empire offers 25 air-conditioned accommodations, with free toiletries. 30-inch flat-screen televisions come with cable channels. Bathrooms include baths or showers. Housekeeping is provided on request.

The recreational activities listed below are available either on-site or nearby; fees may apply.

Our customers tell us they can't get enough of Maple Lane Empire's great location. During your stay, you're just a quick walk from Little Glen Lake. Free self-parking is available.

Free self-parking
Services include a virtual front desk
On-site recreation includes kayaking
Guests have great things to say about the location and the helpful staff
Just a 4-minute drive from Sleeping Bear Dunes National Lakeshore and 9 minutes from Lake Michigan
Dogs welcome for a fee (restrictions apply)

A private beach is featured. As a guest of Maple Lane Empire, you'll find barbecue grills, a garden, and a picnic area. Maple Lane Empire also features express check-in and express check-out. The front desk is open around the clock. Self parking is free.

Smoking is allowed in designated areas at this Empire motel.

Languages

English

Property amenities

Internet

Available in all rooms: WiFi

Parking and transport

Free self parking on site

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 lift
Wheelchair accessibility
Wheelchair accessible (may have limitations)

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

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

Express check-out available

Special check-in instructions

There is no front desk at this property

Guests will receive an email 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

Access methods

Key retrieval, private entrance

Pets

Pets: USD 35 per pet, per night
Only dogs are allowed
Maximum 2 pets
Pets cannot be left unattended
Certain rooms only, restrictions apply
You can request a pet-friendly room by reaching out to the property at the number on the booking confirmation

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome.

Payment types at the property

Important information

Fees

Guests will be asked to pay the following charges at the property:

Resort fee: 4.0 per cent of room rate

The resort fee includes:

Beach access
In-room coffee
Internet access

We've listed all charges provided to us by the property.

Optional extras

The fees and deposits listed below will be charged at the time of service, check-in, or check-out.

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)

This may not be a comprehensive list. Fees and deposits are subject to change and might not include tax.

You need to know

This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business or profession.

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

This property does not have a front desk. Guests will receive an email 24 hours before arrival with check-in information and key retrieval information. Guests can access their accommodation through a private entrance. A virtual front desk provides assistance to guests.

We should mention

Pets are welcome in certain rooms only; other restrictions apply (please see the Fees section for related charges). To make arrangements for your pet, contact the property directly at the number on your booking confirmation.

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

8.6

Excellent

8.8/10

Cleanliness

8.6/10

Staff & service

7.8/10

Amenities

8.2/10

Property conditions & facilities

8.4/10

Eco-friendliness

10/10 Excellent

Gary

21 Aug 2024

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

Glen Arbor Vacation

A very nice updated hotel just a few minutes from Empire or Glen Arbor. Easy to get in and to leave. The room was very quiet.

Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Donnalee, Taylor

18 Aug 2024

Liked: Property conditions & facilities

Stayed 1 night in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Joe

Travelled with family

17 Aug 2024

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

Time out!

My wife and I and our furry kid stayed two nights and loved it! First time to the area, we want to come back! Clean, quiet and out of the way. Their beach was near by with kayaks available. Fire pit and grills available for guests as well. Thanks

Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2024

8/10 Good

Debra

17 Aug 2024

Liked: Property conditions & facilities

Enjoyed my stay.

Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Michelle

Travelled with family

17 Aug 2024

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities

Nice place to stay.

Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Anna

Travelled with pets

16 Aug 2024

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities

Maple Lane is the perfect place for people who want to do lakeside rustic cabin rentals but are too bougie for that. It is quaint and quiet with an “old world” feel while also having easy lake access and a very walkable neighborhood. I thought I would feel weird about not having staff on site but it actually added to the camping adjacent feel. We loved our time here!

Stayed 1 night in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Ina

12 Aug 2024

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

Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2024

8/10 Good

Donald

Travelled with family

2 Aug 2024

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

Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2024

6/10 Okay

Verified traveller

Travelled with family

30 Jul 2024

The Room Does The Job

We used the room for sleeping only so it does the job. The motel is very very close to Glen Lake which was the draw for us. It is old and could use updating. They don't offer in stay cleaning so that wasn't ideal. They do have a nice backyard area with a fire pit and games.

Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

kathleen, Davision

27 Jul 2024

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

Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2024

8/10 Good

Adam

Travelled with family

26 Jul 2024

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Good sleep after lake

Comfortable bed, worked for exactly what we wanted - a place to lay our head after spending all day at the lake. Location is ideal for that.

Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

26 Jul 2024

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

Perfect little weekend getaway

We really enjoyed our stay! The location was perfect for us. We really appreciated how the grounds were well kept and all of the nice flowers that were planted. The kayaks on the lake were so fun. And the lake being just a short walk away was really convenient. Having the fire pit and volleyball court were also nice. Everyone was super friendly whenever we saw them. And we loved how quiet the area was. Overall, it was a wonderful weekend.

Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Sarah

Travelled with pets

16 Jul 2024

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities

Very nice and clean. Very safe. Pet friendly. Easy walk to beach/dock area.

Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2024

6/10 Okay

bill

Travelled with family

15 Jul 2024

Liked: Amenities

Great location…a little older, but issue was parking.

Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2024

8/10 Good

Karry

15 Jul 2024

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

Nice little hidden gem that is conveniently located.

Stayed 1 night in Jul 2024

8/10 Good

Sean

11 Jul 2024

Liked: Property conditions & facilities

Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Damon

7 Jul 2024

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

Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Maribeth

Travelled with family

7 Jul 2024

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

Stayed 1 night in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Susan

5 Jul 2024

Stayed 1 night in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Travelled with family

4 Jul 2024

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

Stayed 1 night in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Robin

Travelled with family

3 Jul 2024

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

Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Sarah, Ann Arbor

Travelled with family

1 Jul 2024

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities

Our room was clean and kept up well, and it had a small kitchenette that allowed us to bring our own food and cook dinner there. Staff were friendly and helpful, and the location was only minutes from many of the spots we wanted to visit at Sleeping Bear Dunes. We are already looking forward to returning next year!

Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2024

8/10 Good

Verified traveller

1 Jul 2024

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

Quiet place to spend the night.

Quiet spot. Older building and furniture but the bedding looked newer and it was clean. Never interacted with any staff other than receiving a text that said where to find a key. Easy check-in and out, but missed the human hospitality.

Stayed 1 night in Jun 2024

8/10 Good

John

Travelled with family

30 Jun 2024

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

Quaint motel with basics! Excellent proximity to the beach!

Stayed 1 night in Jun 2024

6/10 Okay

Karen S.

Travelled with partner

30 Jun 2024

Disliked: Staff & service, amenities

I am rating this as average as it is about what you expect for a value-priced, older property in a prime tourist area (Sleeping Bear Sand Dunes). On the plus side, it was clean and looked to have been recently refreshed (bedding, paint, etc). The beds were comfortable. And the owners/manager have done some things to make the place more functional (the addition of a shelf and hook in the small bathroom, for example). It is also very convenient to lots of tourist areas. The biggest negative, in my opinion, was that the shower is quite small. Other negatives include needing to call during limited hours for ANY room maintenance as none is done automatically, regardless of the length of your stay and the parking situation which can be inconvenient when the facility is full. The advertisement of a "private beach" is also very misleading. It's basically a bench and sandbox down the road. If you just need a place to crash and clean up, this place is fine.

Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2024