We visited Empire during Memorial weekend. I was excited about it but my excitement died as I got sick. I was mostly sleeping in the room on a comfy bed. I had a fever and cold. The bed is new and very comfortable throughout the night, throughout the day. The resort provides breakfast in the morning which is convenient and... More

This is our (family of four with a 10 year old and 7 year old) second stay at Maple Lane in 8 months and we will always stay here when visiting Sleeping Bear. The management is always very accommodating and very helpful with directions, recommendations, etc and very pleasant. My kids love the campfire at night and playing sand volleyball.... More

We came up with another couple who's sister said 'she always wanted to stay theroe". Well she should. We stayed in the main house. The rooms were clean and nicely decorated. Fireplace in each one.The managers took time to talk and share their knowledge of the area;and the fire at night was a great way to relax at the e... More

Hi Rick and Connie- being seasoned Northern Michigan explorers we know of what we speak. Your attention to details, comfort and cleanliness are rare. Having been our first stay there what a great surprise to have a campfire ready made by Ricks super flint rock lighter. Buck is still jealous. Haha! No work and all play made coming back at... More

We stayed at Maple Lane Resort last weekend, had a fabulous stay.... the rooms were wonderful, the new mattresses are great. We slept great....The present owners are so accessible and ready to share their vision and answer questions. It was a great stay... We've stayed there about 3x now and will definitely be back..They accommodate pets too which is so... More

Our fishing trip was better with a stay at Maple Lane Resort. Rooms were clean staff went out of there way to see we had what we needed. Made us feel like family,They even gave us a late check out at no extra charge.

I visited May 2013 for the 2nd time, and I have to say it was even better than the first (last year, same time). The rooms with kitchenette (we were on 2nd floor) had all the things we needed to whip up a meal. The price structure is based on time of year you visit, and was extremely fair. The... More

The rooms are prob one of the most coziest rooms I've ever stayed in. And I've stayed in many motels. The wooden architecture and the quilted furniture makes it truly feel homely. The price was great. The staff were kind and very helpful. Support independent establishments like this and stay here on your next visit to Michigan's beautiful dunes.

Our family stayed here for a week every August for 6 years; until 2012 when were treated poorly by the new management. Rates had gone way up. Friendliness had gone way down. We are so sad we were not welcomed back. I hope the owners get back to the basics and get Paul and his wife or Gina back. They... More