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Sylvan Inn

On the wall of the Sylvan Inn hangs a stamped government document scripted in the florid calligraphy of the nineteenth century. It has the authoritative, definitive, official look of an unalterable truth, and it indicates that William Walker has made full payment and hereby records the Deed of Purchase and assumes Title to 72 acres of property in Glen Arbor on November 1, 1890.

Thyme Inn

Thyme Inn is a lovely American style farmhouse built sometime before 1880. Originally used as a farmers residence it was also a boarding house for lumber jacks when Leelanau County provided lumber to rebuild Chicago after the great fire in 1871. More recently It was the “Brotherton House Antique Shop” until Don and Carol Worsley, your Inkeepers, purchased it in 1997.

The Homestead resort

Along a great inland sea within the confines of a spectacular national lakeshore lies The Homestead. It’s on the shore of Lake Michigan’s Manitou Passage across the bay from Sleeping Bear Dunes, the largest moving dunes in the world. When you visit, you’ll discover beaches on which you can walk for hours without interruption.

Indigo Bluffs RV Resort

Enjoy the modern era of camping within the beautiful surrounds of the Sleeping Bear Dunes and the shores of Lake Michigan and Glen Lake. Indigo Bluffs RV Resort offers spacious sites for all classes of both motorized and towable RV’s including full-hook-up, pull-thru and our exclusive Motorcoach section. We also offer cabins for those looking […]

Funistrada menu

APPETIZERS • Stuffed grape leaves • Forest mushroom pate plate • Broiled asparagus wrapped in prosciutto • Lumache (snails) with garlic and red onion, served on crostini • Mussels steamed with garlic and basil • Lobster ravioli in garlic and olive oil PASTA (all pastas served with anti-pasta salad and Stone House bread) • Linguini […]

Friendly Tavern lunch & dinner menu

Lunch and Dinner Appetizers Our hearty soups are made fresh every day, right here in our own kitchen. We take a special pride in the quality of our soups. They are consistently good. Soup of the Day.  Bowl – $4.00    Cup – $3.00 Famous Homemade Chili – Thick, hearty, homemade, traditional chili. Ours is spicy […]

Friendly Tavern breakfast menu

Breakfast Menu available Monday – Saturday. 7:30a.m. to 11.00 a.m. Sunday, 7:30 a.m. ‘till Noon Omeletts Empire Omelette Ham, mushrooms, onion & cheddar cheese.  $7.50 Denver Omelete Ham, green pepper, onion with a choice of Swiss or cheddar cheese. $7.50 Farmer’s Omelette Ham, onions, potatoes, tomatoes, with a choice of Swiss or cheddar cheese. $7.50 […]

Duneswood

Light paint colors on the old motel’s exterior, trim and porch posts pop against the glossy greens of its woodland setting. What had formerly been concrete block units with drywall are now sheathed in soothing tongue-and-groove pine paneling, while earth-toned tile replaces vintage carpet in bathrooms and the original hardwood floors gleam in the main rooms.

John Peppler

As a full time real estate professional since 1974, John Peppler has worked with buyers and sellers in every aspect of property ownership and brokerage. From single-family homes, large acreage, waterfront property, condominiums, commercial opportunities, developments to vacant lots, he provides the service and information you need to help you make informed decisions.

Sugarfoot Saloon

Long known for its Mexican-style fare — including fajitas, enchiladas, burritos, nachos and tostadas, and for its fabulously decadent desserts such as Earthquake Cake, Sombrero Sundae and Apple Cinnamon Delight — Sugarfoot Saloon formed a beer-making partnership with homebrewer Brian Bartos and began tapping his talents earlier this year.