Anchor Inn On the Bay

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12068 S West Bay Shore Dr
Traverse City, MI 49684
The Anchor Inn on Bay, LLC is a quaint family operated resort, where we strive to provide you with a place to relax and get away from it all. Our cottages and motel rooms are situated in a beautiful park like setting. You may choose from 1 or 2 bedroom cottages with full kitchens - we even supply your linens. Or, you may wish to dine at any of the many area restaurants - for you we offer six unique motel rooms. All of our units have access to the charcoal grills and picnic tables. If you wish to stay in touch with the world, there are cable televisions, telephones and wireless internet access in each of the units. Rest in the sun, swim, or enjoy a quiet evening on our a private sandy beach across the road. The West Grand Traverse Bay deepens very gradually at our shoreline and the water is crystal clear. For you fishing, boating, & jet ski enthusiasts, the public launch is less than one mile away. We have ample trailer parking. A large playground structure will keep the children entertained, while you watch from the convenience of your lawn chair. Or, if you are looking for some exercise, try your hand at horse shoes or volleyball. For some old-fashioned quality family time, you may enjoy an evening around a campfire. Regardless of your interests, the Anchor Inn, is a place you can call home during your stay in the Traverse area. We are conveniently located, in a quiet setting, only two miles north of Traverse City on M-22, where you are close to all the activities and major attractions in the area. In the summer, swimming, boating and fishing abound. In the fall, the colors are spectacular. We invite you to be our guest, whether it is just for a weekend getaway or a relaxing week or two vacation. For more information, please email us or give us a call. We would be glad to hear from you.

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4.514 reviews
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Mark S.
7/31/2023

Easy, inexpensive, clean. What all can I say. View is nice, your close to town but far enough to not be stuck directly in traffic when you leave. All is good, was a solid hotel experience. I...

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Ashley L.
5/23/2022

I got to spend a couple days at the Anchor Inn to enjoy a little solo R&R, and I was not disappointed. I found this place on Airbnb, and when I arrived, I was pleased to see that the room was even...

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Cristin P.
6/21/2022

Lovely cottage-style inn that will make you want to curl up with a book and a cup of tea. From the outside, still a bit outdated, it may not look like much but the renovations inside are cozy and...

Maeva F.
8/23/2021

My partner and I (two queer womxn) stayed here and felt so welcome and safe. The rooms were so cute, and cool (they have ac/heat that works quick). We definitely needed it for the damp summer...

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Heather K.
5/19/2019

Cute, clean and quaint! Just minutes from downtown Traverse City, Anchor Inn is just what we needed. It not the most modern place, but a good, clean place to stay. We were celebrating our...

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