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Maple Lane Empire

2.5 star property

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Reviews

8.6 out of 10
Excellent

Popular amenities

  • Pet friendly
  • Air conditioning
  • Parking included

Explore the area

Map
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

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King Kitchenette | WiFi, bed sheets, wheelchair access

King Kitchenette

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

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Lower Carriage House | WiFi, bed sheets, wheelchair access

Lower Carriage House

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

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WiFi, bed sheets, wheelchair access

Classic Room, 1 King Bed with Sofa bed

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
(2 reviews)
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed and 1 Double Sofa 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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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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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 (Pet Friendly)

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

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WiFi, bed sheets, wheelchair access

Queen Double Kitchenette

  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 Queen Bed and 1 Double 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, 1 King Bed

  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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About this property

Maple Lane Empire

Empire motel close to 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 barbecue grills and a picnic area. Housekeeping is available on request.
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.
This Empire motel has its very own private beach. Maple Lane Empire features barbecue grills, a garden, and a picnic area. This Empire motel also offers express check-in and express check-out. Complimentary self parking is available on site.

Maple Lane Empire has designated areas for smoking.

Languages

English

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 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 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

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. 141 out of 259 reviews" "
Rating 8 - Good. 75 out of 259 reviews" "
Rating 6 - Okay. 23 out of 259 reviews" "
Rating 4 - Poor. 11 out of 259 reviews" "
Rating 2 - Terrible. 9 out of 259 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

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

8/10 Good

Wendy

Traveled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2024

6/10 Okay

LEVI, Albuquerque

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness
Nothing fancy. A room with a kitchenette. Check in is super simple. Quiet area in September. Close to Glen lake. Shower is small and water pressure is low. More windows and a bigger TV would be nice. If you don't need much or want a kitchenette, check this place out.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2024

2/10 Terrible

Jesse

Traveled with family
Disliked: Staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Claimed they only had one room left and we got to the property it was empty all night.. boiling heater was really loud in the room. It's so loud that I barely slept at all. Almost looks like the property was in mid-renovation and not ready to be open.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Timothy, Grand Rapids

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Very accommodating. The place was clean And had all the amenities that you would need. Enjoyed sitting on the beach and Glen Lake.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2024

8/10 Good

Clara, Carmel

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
I loved the location of this little hotel—it was within walking distance of the lake, less than a minute. The rooms were spacious and clean. I was there with my dog, and he had a terrific time. You can use the hotel kayaks, which is a plus.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2024

8/10 Good

Shelley, Arden

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Pricy room on the shore, paying for location. Older property that had been renovated. Shower was small.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2024

8/10 Good

Carolee

Traveled with group
Liked: Staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Fire pit with wood, volleyball court, private bench and pier at lake short distance away, close to Sleeping bear dunes
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Julie

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
This place was perfect for a night on our way to backpack in north Manitou, but I would consider it for a multi night stay exploring sleeping bear dunes. Empire is cute and has some dining options. There is also a small beach and sitting area on the lake for the resort. Just a tiny walk away for the room. Kitchenete and fridge, ice machine. Everything you need. Shower is very small and air conditioner loud but not a big deal for us.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2024

8/10 Good

Paula

Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2024

8/10 Good

Anna

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
It is really close to sleeping bear
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Emir

Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2024

8/10 Good

Patrick

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
It was a convenient place to stay for a night. Nothing fancy except the price.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2024

8/10 Good

Laura

Traveled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
We appreciated the ease of check in. Our room was VERY clean and comfortable, homey feel. By comparison to other places, I wished the beds were a bit softer, but loved the cool cotton sheets. Loved access to the kayaks and canoe down at the end of the street. Loved the close proximity to Sleeping Bear Lakeshore and Glen Arbor.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Gary

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

Liked: Property conditions & facilities
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Joe

Traveled with family
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

Liked: Property conditions & facilities
Enjoyed my stay.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Michelle

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Nice place to stay.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Anna

Traveled with pets
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

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2024

8/10 Good

Donald

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2024

6/10 Okay

Verified traveler

Traveled with family
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

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2024