Dune Climb Inn

Hotels
8.8 (53 reviews)
7194 South Dune Highway , Empire , US

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Free
Children allowed

Facilities

WiFi available
Free WiFi
Parking
Free Parking
Non-smoking rooms
Air conditioning
Heating
Family rooms
Pets allowed
Hiking
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Review Highlights

Pros:
Great location
Clean and comfortable stay
Cons:
Bathroom needs updating
Small room size

Categories

Cleanliness
8.76
Rooms were mentioned as clean in multiple reviews, indicating good cleanliness standards.
Service
9.23
The owner was noted as very quick to respond and helpful, reflecting positive service sentiment.
Location
9.27
Multiple mentions of great location near attractions, including the dunes and lakes.
Room Quality
8.22
Some small rooms mentioned, with a few details about bathroom issues, leading to a slightly lower score.
Amenities
8.75
Amenities like firepit and community room were positively highlighted, indicating good offerings.
Value for Money
8.71
Standard quality for this hotel tier, no specific mentions but general satisfaction inferred.
Food and Beverage
8.76
Standard quality for this hotel tier, no specific mentions in reviews.
Overall Experience
8.73
Overall positive sentiment with several mentions of willingness to return.
* This sentiment is summarized by AI based on user reviews.
Updated at: 2025-12-11 03:48

Property Description

Convenient Location:
Situated in Empire, just a short distance from Dennos Museum Center at Northwestern Michigan College, Dune Climb Inn offers easy access to local attractions and activities.

Comfortable Amenities:
Guests can enjoy modern conveniences such as free bikes, a shared kitchen, and free WiFi. The cozy rooms are equipped with air conditioning, flat-screen TVs, and private bathrooms with complimentary toiletries.

Outdoor Activities:
With hiking and cycling opportunities nearby, along with a sun terrace and barbecue facilities on-site, Dune Climb Inn is the perfect retreat for nature lovers and outdoor enthusiasts.

Book your stay at Dune Climb Inn for a relaxing getaway in Empire.

Important information:

Please note that Pet fee $40 per day, per pet, and sofa bed fee $10 per night.Guests are required to show a photo ID and credit card upon check-in. Please note that all Special Requests are subject to availability and additional charges may apply.
This property does not accommodate bachelor(ette) or similar parties.
A deposit may be required at the property.

Check-in and check-out hours:
Check-out: 11:00 AM

Location

Guest Reviews

8.8
Based on 53 reviews
Cleanliness: 8.76
Service: 9.23
Location: 9.27
Room Quality: 8.22
Amenities: 8.75
Value for Money: 8.71
Food and Beverage: 8.76
Overall Experience: 8.73
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Leah • couple • us
9
Three days of peaceful surroundings in a homey setting.
Pros:

Location and parking ease. Kitchen worked well, loved the fireplace and having the separate bedroom gave use extra space.
I found the building to be charming.

Cons:

The bathroom was quite tight however, I knew this when I rented and all the other positives offset the small bath.

2026-10-26 • via Nuitee
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Teresa • couple • us
6
Over priced and small soace
Pros:

Convenient location. Easy loading and unloading car.

Cons:

Garbage can was around back. Run down and could hear neighbors on both sides.

2026-10-18 • via Nuitee
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Disch • couple • us
7
Pros:

Location was good, the updates to main living room were great. Liked the kitchenette and the dishes avaliable. The fireplace and couch were comfy and cozy.

Cons:

The very small bathroom was difficult to maneuver in and was not updated.

2026-10-14 • via Nuitee
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Hadley • couple • us
10
Clean, convenient, friendly staff, very dog friendly, and a perfect location in sleeping bear national lakeshore!
Pros:

Location!

Cons:

Nose from room next door.

2026-10-07 • via Nuitee
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Reagan • solo_traveller • us
10
Great stay! Very convenient to the Dunes
Cons:

There was a lot of dog hair on my bed, probably from previous visitors.

2026-05-29 • via Nuitee
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Terry • couple • us
7
Great location to visit Sleeping Bear Dunes.
Pros:

Comfortable bed. Microwave and frig added convenience. Loved the access to firepit and the community room.

Cons:

Bathroom needs updated.

2025-10-16 • via Nuitee
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Marianne • family
10
Pros:

Wonderful management for check in and out.
Also quiet.
Close to Sleeping Bear Dunes!
Bed very comfortable.

2025-10-12 • via Nuitee
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Kathryn
10
Pros:

Convenient to all attractions, rustic but lovely. Loved the cottage feel

2025-10-09 • via Nuitee
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Christina
8
Pros:

Perfect location, room was clean and staff was super responsive, would stay again.

2025-10-03 • via Nuitee
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Jeffrey
10
Pros:

My room had a cozy, retro, cabin vibe that was perfect. Clean, bright, warm, the bed was very comfortable. In the heart of Sleeping Bear Dunes and minutes away from all I wanted to do. It was an easy, self check-in that I was well informed of and went off without any glitches. I would definitely stay here again.

2025-10-02 • via Nuitee
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John
10
Pros:

It is a nice, clean, comfortable place to stay. We would stay there again.

2025-10-01 • via Nuitee
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Linda • friends
10
Pros:

Property is a short drive off M22. Easy to find. Sits between Empire an Glen Arbor Manager was awesome an very helpful. Close to sleepy bear dunes scenic drive. Room was very nice enjoyed our stay

2025-09-26 • via Nuitee
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Ben
10
Pros:

Amazing!

2025-08-31 • via Nuitee
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Inna • family
10
Pros:

Great stay near close to the lake(s) and dunes

2025-08-24 • via Nuitee
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Ken • partner
8
Pros:

Cute property. Unique rooms, brings you back to the 70's. Bed was very comfortable. Rooms are small but we knew that ahead of time. My only complaint was the porch light that shined into our room all night. Recommend turning off or installing some room darkening shades. Other than that, we would stay again. Cute place!

2025-08-12 • via Nuitee
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Aaron
10
Pros:

Great place to stay

2025-08-07 • via Nuitee
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Dee • family_with_children • us
5
Great location to enjoy the area
Pros:

Location

Cons:

Shower floor slippery ,

2025-07-29 • via Nuitee
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Michael
10
5 stars
Pros:

Very clean room. The owner was very quick to respond and helpful. Will probably stay here again on my next visit to Glenn arbor. Definitely check out the sunset on the bear dunes overlook, it’s only 7 minutes away.

2025-07-22 • via Nuitee
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Catherine • partner
10
Pros:

Friendly staff, clean and close to the dunes

2025-07-20 • via Nuitee
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Will
10
Pros:

Great location. Beautiful sky at night.

2025-07-18 • via Nuitee