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The Blue Anchor at Houghton Lake

2.0 star property
Enjoy the free WiFi at this Houghton Lake motel

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Individually decorated, individually furnished, free WiFi, bed sheets
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Individually decorated, individually furnished, free WiFi, bed sheets

Reviews

8.8 out of 10
Excellent

Popular amenities

  • Parking included
  • Free WiFi
  • Air conditioning

Explore the area

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5131 W Houghton Lake Dr, Houghton Lake, MI, 48629
  • Place, Houghton Lake
    ‪2 min walk‬
  • Place, Pineview Highlands Golf Course
    ‪10 min walk‬
  • Place, Houghton Lake Public Library
    ‪18 min walk‬

Room options

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Individually decorated, individually furnished, free WiFi, bed sheets

Classic Room, 1 King Bed, Non Smoking, Private Bathroom

  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed
  • Free WiFi

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Classic Room, 1 King Bed, Non Smoking, Private Bathroom

  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed
  • Free WiFi

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Individually decorated, individually furnished, free WiFi, bed sheets

Classic Room, 1 King Bed, Non Smoking, Private Bathroom

8.8 out of 10
Excellent
(8 reviews)
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed
  • Free WiFi

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Individually decorated, individually furnished, free WiFi, bed sheets

Classic Room, 1 King Bed, Non Smoking, Private Bathroom

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(2 reviews)
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed
  • Free WiFi

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Individually decorated, individually furnished, free WiFi, bed sheets

Classic Room, 1 King Bed, Non Smoking, Private Bathroom

  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed
  • Free WiFi

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Classic Double Room, 2 Queen Beds, Non Smoking, Private Bathroom

  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds
  • Free WiFi

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Classic Double Room, 2 Queen Beds, Non Smoking, Private Bathroom

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(2 reviews)
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds
  • Free WiFi

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Classic Double Room, 2 Queen Beds, Non Smoking, Private Bathroom

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(1 review)
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds
  • Free WiFi

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Individually decorated, individually furnished, free WiFi, bed sheets

Classic Double Room, 2 Queen Beds, Non Smoking, Private Bathroom

  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds
  • Free WiFi

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Basic Quadruple Room, Multiple Beds, Non Smoking, Private Bathroom

Basic Quadruple Room, Multiple Beds, Non Smoking, Private Bathroom

  • Sleeps 4
  • 4 Twin Bunk Beds
  • Free WiFi

About the area

Houghton Lake

In Houghton Lake .Within a 10-minute walk of the motel, you'll find Houghton Lake and Pineview Highlands Golf Course. Houghton Lake Public Library and Heights Marina are also within 3 miles (5 km).
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What's nearby

  • Houghton Lake - 2 min walk - 0.2 km
  • Pineview Highlands Golf Course - 10 min walk - 0.9 km
  • Houghton Lake Public Library - 18 min walk - 1.6 km
  • South Higgins Lake State Park - 23 min drive - 33.0 km
  • Au Sable River - 28 min drive - 56.1 km

Getting around

  • Cherry Capital Airport (TVC) - 82 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪McDonald's - ‬5 min drive
  • ‪McDonald's - ‬6 min drive
  • ‪Arby's - ‬2 min drive
  • ‪Garrett's Place - ‬2 min drive
  • ‪The backdoor saloon - ‬14 min walk

About this property

The Blue Anchor at Houghton Lake

Enjoy the free WiFi at this Houghton Lake motel
As a guest of The Blue Anchor at Houghton Lake, you'll find express check-in and express check-out. WiFi is free in public spaces. Free self parking is available.

This Houghton Lake motel is smoke free.

  • 10 guestrooms or units
  • Express check-in
  • Express check-out
  • Storage area for luggage
  • No smoking on site
The Blue Anchor at Houghton Lake offers 10 accommodations with coffee/tea makers and complimentary toiletries. Each accommodation is individually furnished and decorated. 42-inch Smart televisions come with digital channels.

Bathrooms include showers. This Houghton Lake motel provides complimentary wireless Internet access.

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Property amenities

Family friendly

  • In-room microwave
  • Mini-fridge

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • Free uncovered self parking on site
  • Free uncovered extended parking on site

Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • Hardwood flooring in room
  • No elevator
  • Smooth flooring in room
  • Stair-free path to entrance
  • Well-lit path to entrance

Room amenities

Entertainment

  • 42-inch smart TV with digital channels

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • Free toiletries
  • Private bathroom
  • Shampoo
  • Shower
  • Soap
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels provided

Food and drink

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Microwave
  • Mini-fridge

More

  • Air conditioning (climate-controlled)
  • Heating (climate-controlled)
  • Individual decor
  • Individual furnishings
  • Mobile key entry

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 4:00 PM; Check-in end time: anytime
Contactless check-in available
Express check-in available
Minimum check-in age: 21

Check-out

Check-out before 11:00 AM
Contactless check-out available
Express check-out available

Special check-in instructions

There is no front desk at this property
Guests will receive an email within 72 hours before arrival with check-in instructions and an access code; access will be through a private entrance
Prior to arrival, you must complete online registration via a secure link
You will be asked to provide the property with a copy of your government-issued photo ID after booking
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

Access methods

Access code, private entrance

Pets

  • No pets allowed

Children and extra beds

  • Children are welcome.
  • Rollaway/extra beds are not available.
  • Cribs (infant beds) are not available.

Property payment types

Important information

You need to know

Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card, or cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges
Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed
This property accepts credit cards; cash is not accepted
Cashless transactions are available
Charges for extra guests may apply and vary according to property policy.
A cash deposit, credit card, or debit card for incidental charges and government-issued photo identification may be required upon check-in.
Special requests are subject to availability at the time of check-in. Special requests can't be guaranteed and may incur additional charges.
    This property is managed by a private host, not a professional engaged in trade or business. This property accepts Visa, Mastercard, American Express, and Discover. Cash is not accepted. Cashless payment methods are available for all transactions and guests can access their rooms with a mobile device.

Property is also known as

The Blue Anchor At Houghton
The Blue Anchor at Houghton Lake Motel
The Blue Anchor at Houghton Lake Houghton Lake
The Blue Anchor at Houghton Lake Motel Houghton Lake

Frequently asked questions

How close is The Blue Anchor at Houghton Lake to the airport?

The Blue Anchor at Houghton Lake is 68.6 mi (82-min drive) away from the Cherry Capital Airport (TVC) airport, the closest popular airport to the property.

Does The Blue Anchor at Houghton Lake have an airport shuttle?

Airport shuttle services are not available at The Blue Anchor at Houghton Lake.

Does The Blue Anchor at Houghton Lake offer free breakfast?

The Blue Anchor at Houghton Lake does not offer free breakfast.

Is there a casino at The Blue Anchor at Houghton Lake?

No, there is no casino at this motel.

What time is check-in at The Blue Anchor at Houghton Lake?

Check-in start time: 4:00 PM; Check-in end time: anytime.

Is there free parking at The Blue Anchor at Houghton Lake?

This motel offers free self parking and extended parking.

Does The Blue Anchor at Houghton Lake have a pool?

The Blue Anchor at Houghton Lake does not have a pool.

Does The Blue Anchor at Houghton Lake have a spa?

There are no spa services available at this motel.

How close is The Blue Anchor at Houghton Lake to downtown Houghton Lake?

The Blue Anchor at Houghton Lake is 1.5 mi away from Houghton Lake.

The Blue Anchor at Houghton Lake Reviews

Reviews

8.8

Excellent

Rating 10 - Excellent. 56 out of 104 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 33 out of 104 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 11 out of 104 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 4 out of 104 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 104 reviews

9.6/10

Cleanliness

9.0/10

Staff & service

8.2/10

Amenities

9.0/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

Verified

10/10 Excellent

Heather

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Clean, cute, easy instructions, would stay again.
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025
Verified

8/10 Good

John

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
It is a nice and modernized hotel. When we stayed check in was easy and the room was clean.
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Nate

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
The room was clean and up to date. Great spot for the price!
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Dennis

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Super clean and cozy room . No front desk so no one to deal with you get a code to your room and thats it super easy. Would definitely come back
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2026
Verified

10/10 Excellent

John

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Great one night stay, very impressed
Stayed 1 night in May 2025
Verified

8/10 Good

Wayne

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
It was clean and cozy. Just wish they got better shower heads for their shower though.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Megan

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
It was very cute and Quiet
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Jason

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Love this property, we stay here everytime we come into town
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Robert

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very nice property, peaceful and quiet. Right across the street from Houghton Lake. Would stay again if visiting the area
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025
Verified

8/10 Good

Linda

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Very clean, quiet place to stay. We enjoyed it and would stay again.
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Nancy

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Newly renovated and very nice and clean rooms. Pleasantly surprised! Good size fridge in room and microwave! Very quiet! Great stay and great price!!
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Junior

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
I absolutely loved it! Like a little home away from home very comfortable the bed was like sleeping on a cloud! Will definitely stay again!
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025
Verified

8/10 Good

Stacey

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Good location, clean
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Thomas

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Stay in Houghton lake

Very clean no hassle with check in
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025
Verified

8/10 Good

Kathleen

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
It was a nice little get away.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2024
Verified

8/10 Good

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness
Comfortable. Bedding excellent
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025
Verified

8/10 Good

Kelly

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
This was a cute place
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2024
Verified

8/10 Good

Gloria

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Paarking not paved shower not updated but very comfortable bed and quiet
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Donna

Liked: Staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The rooms are gorgeous!!!! A convenient location to get to the beach, mini golf, go carts and dining! Would definitely stay here again!
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Wonderful place to stay. Very clean. We'll be staying again.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Amanda

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Very kind people. Definitely look forward to staying in the future.
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

joseph

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Great stay, great value.

Great stay. Clean and comfortable. Updated rooms. Will stay again.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2024
Verified

8/10 Good

jill

Clean
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025
Verified

8/10 Good

Randy

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Great room with the exception of the very small bathroom. Toilet was too close to the wall, everything else was fantastic.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Kimberly

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Nice place to stay

Great stay my only complaints is there wasnt an ice machine and no hair dryer. Beds are really comfortable!
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2024