We would like to thank Barb and Hank for their hospitality that they showed us while we stayed with…read morethem at their lovely home. To learn the history of the home and how well they take care of it. They offered places to see and do things. Will be back in the future for sure. Can't go wrong with Wellington Inn! Bill and LouAnn Roberts

We absolutely loved our stay here. Instantly upon our arrival, we were greeted by the lovely couple…read morewho run the place and given a tour. The mansion is full of beautiful antique furniture and fine China. Breakfast every morning was delicious and perfectly balanced so you don't leave hungry. Upstairs features a guest kitchen, which is usually stocked with water, beer and snacks. Our room was beautiful, complete with a cozy gas fireplace you could use for heat or ambience. The bathroom was quite large and had a two person jacuzzi tub. It was the perfect relaxing experience after a day of wine tastings. I've vowed this is the only place we will stay in the future (unless we are bringing children to TC, which due to the antiques are discouraged for children under 12).

Retro done right. The atmosphere here feels like a step back in time. It is all done tastefully…read morethough, not going too far. This is a classic motel with the doors to the rooms leading directly outside. The rooms are not large and are a little awkwardly shaped, making tv placement a little weird. However everything was very clean. The room I booked had 2 beds a small dinner table with 2 chairs. A refrigerator and coffee maker, along with a medium sized TV and 1 bedside table. The bathroom was also kinda small, but it did have a walk in shower with a shower head high enough for tall people. My only real issues was there is almost no storage. No dresser andbonly a small hanging rack. Also the lighting is a little dim. The plus are the beds are very comfy. It's Individually own, not a corporate monster. It's dog friendly. Plus the location is great. The service was super friendly. I've never checked in via text message before, but it worked. Overall my stay was wonderful! I give it a 5 star review. Would I return? Absolutely, and my doggie agrees. It hard to find a nice place to stay that's dog friendly and fairly priced.

This place is adorable. Very well maintained by the young owners. Price is equal to the franchise's…read morein the area but the quality is top notch here.

The beach is super nice!! The staff are also very nice when I asked for help they were very…read morehelpful. They also gave me a cookie!! 10/10 experience would definitely recommend

Good little hotel on the beach. We got the beach view room at the last minute ( must have been a…read morecancellation) Room was small but with the beach right there who is going to be in their room? They have some tables and beach chairs available. Also provide wood for bonfires upon request. Very nice staff. Definitely will stay there again.

I got to spend a couple days at the Anchor Inn to enjoy a little solo R&R, and I was not…read moredisappointed. I found this place on Airbnb, and when I arrived, I was pleased to see that the room was even cuter in person. Anchor Inn is away from the immediate downtown traffic, but still close enough to enjoy shopping and dining nearby. It was such a peaceful location, and I loved that they had a private beach across the street. They also have communal bonfire pits (I didn't utilize this, but will next time!) They also have kayak rentals that are incredibly reasonably priced. I will definitely take advantage of them next time! Next time I come to Traverse, I am most definitely staying at the Anchor Inn!

Easy, inexpensive, clean. What all can I say. View is nice,…read moreyour 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 mean how much time do you intend on spending in the hotel in traverse city

Very homey, comfortable, and clean. Really liked the friendly owners, and the amenities of the…read morelodge. My kids loved the game room and the adults enjoyed the tv while bagging up fish from our salmon trip. Please help keep this place clean, and process your fish at the cleaning stations! The stainless steel counter top was great for bagging our already processed fillets and the community chest freezer was clean Loved the owners integrity and commitment to helping us around their area with good information and all other hospitalities. Our family will make this a norm each salmon season. To those complaining about the stiff rules with marijuana usage there, they dont hate it, but they want it to be a clean environmentfor all, we found it easy to take a little walk down the trail away from the lodge and enjoy a night time sleep helper. Again, great experience, rules are taught in grade school, respect them, its not that hard.

I asked nicely if I could park my car out of the way while we were riding our bike, was told we had…read moreto park in a sketchy area which was hidden from the street, where it looked like there were abandoned vehicles, I said I didn't feel comfortable with that but was told that was where I had to park, even through I was staying there for a second night after our three day ride. There also wasn't coffee in the room and there wasn't ice, we were told that we had to buy a bag for $7.

Let me tell you what was great first. Pool with hot tub and sauna all newer and nice. Very recently…read moredone and nice. The balcony view of lake with room was all updated and nice. Nothing 5 star but all very nice. Property had fire pits that were great for sun sets. Beaches were cool but I'd recommend driving to some other actual nice soft sand beaches. Convenient but not great. Location convenient to a lot of stuff. Miss a star for me with lack of food options on spot or bar and price a little high and hotel policies.

Stayed here while in town for a wedding. Prices were quite low since it was winter (March)…read more Pros: Cute, clean, spacious room with a comfortable bed and huge, lovely pillows. Nice common area with a fireplace and comfy couches. The views were amazing. Cons: The front desk staff seems unhappy and passes that along to you. As other reviewers have mentioned, they aren't flexible when it comes to changing your stay or checking in/out earlier than the stated times, so make sure your plans are very solid before booking, even in the dead of winter. Parking is very limited. We were expecting guests to drop by for a quick visit (two hours tops) and asked where they could park. We were directed across US-31 (a busy four-lane thoroughfare) to an overflow lot. We asked if there was anything closer, as one person is in a wheelchair, but they didn't budge. (The parking lot in front of the hotel was empty except for our car at that point.) I'm giving this four stars because it is an impressive property and the winter prices are quite low, but keep in mind that the customer experience wasn't great.

What formerly was a beautiful and wonderful place to stay is now just another commercialized hotel…read morealong the overpriced stretch in Traverse City. The location and beach access is convenient but that's about the only positives from our experience. I grew up coming to this hotel every summer for years, the staff was always wonderful, accommodating and friendly. I was looking forward to returning after a very difficult few months dealing with health issues for a weekend of relaxation. Unfortunately, this hotel no longer exists to provide hospitality but more so, to do the absolute bare minimum. While charging a premium, mind you. The rooms and property were always clean and well maintained. This is no longer the case. The "complimentary breakfast" is actually laughable. I was aware it wouldn't be a hot continental breakfast, disappointing but fine. Breakfast is a cardboard box with the most lackluster selections are delivered to your room after you fill out a paper slip at the front desk, each day of your stay. Not only is the system inconvenient, the food provided was disgusting. Jimmy Dean frozen sandwiches you microwave in your room, microwave oatmeal cup, random bruised fruit, yogurt, and don't bother if you have any allergies or dietary restrictions. Prior to arrival, I called a few days ahead to inquire specifically about the breakfast options since I have allergies. The staff member was initially rude upon answering the phone and became increasingly annoyed when I asked questions about allergens for the complimentary breakfast and their allergy protocol. Surely, I can't be the first person with allergens they have had as a guest. The staff member insisted they could not provide allergen information ahead of check in and insisted the front desk would have information upon arrival. Upon arrival, that was not the case. Not one staff member had the slightest awareness of any allergen information and barely made eye contact during check in. Be prepared for additional fees and charges on your credit card, eventually they fall off and it's their prerogative but it wasn't made clear upon booking directly through their website how they do their charges and seemed excessive, especially for the quality of service and accommodations. The room was not clean, after driving all day and dealing with the unfriendly check in, the room was disappointing. The balcony was unusable for all the spiders and cobwebs that clearly haven't been cleaned. Which is interesting since an early check in wasn't available but yet no one had clearly been in cleaning that room. I inquired that their beach facing rooms were currently available for a lower price than we booked our parking lot view room and if we could be moved to a beach front room since we already paid more than their current booking price. I didn't want a refund, exchange of the difference, or any money back, just moved since they clearly had the rooms available. It was end of season and weather was predicted to be rainy, and it was. The staff member was again incredibly rude. With so many places to stay in the area, don't bother with this hotel.

Booked a stay for June. Had to cancel because my daughter was injured. Gave them 90 days notice and…read morethey wouldn't give me a refund. Over $1400. I would never book here. They steal your money. Airbnb, Vrbo, Marriott, Hilton all would offer a full refund with that much notice.

Beautiful spot in Traverse City. It has everything you need for a getaway. Get up, have a cup of…read morecoffee, then head out on foot right into downtown. No need for a car here. Also a comfy spot to relax and rewind. Did I say the Bay is right there too! Can't wait to visit again

This is a great house! Great location close to downtown, restaurants,etc... The house is newer…read moreand very comfortable. Nice well equipped kitchen. Bedrooms also nice with comfy beds. The deck is a great spot to unwind and relax with outdoor furniture, a fire pit and nice views of the bay. Would definitely stay here again!