Traverse City

The Anchor Inn cottages are quiet and serene. The Anchor Inn is gaining such a following that many people just call it “The Inn.” One of the most common descriptions of the Inn is the term “hidden gem,” and frequently guests confide that they want to keep it a secret.

The Anchor Inn is a beachside resort right on Lake Michigan.

Location & Nearby Attractions

The Anchor Inn is a great location, sitting just a few minutes outside the city limits and in close proximity to:

• Suttons Bay

• Lake Leelanau

• Sleeping Bear Dunes National Lakeshore

• Cherry Republic

• Fishtown

• Mundos Coffee

• Hive Coffee House

• Tom’s Grocery Store

• The Burrow TC

• West End Tavern

The Cherry Capital Airport is less than a 20-minute drive away.

Anchor Inn guests also love the TART Trail and the Leelanau Trail, which is just over a mile away on Cherry Bend Rd. The Leelanau Trail becomes the TART Trail to the south of the Anchor Inn.

Farm Club is a popular restaurant that you can bike to in just 15 minutes thanks to the Leelanau Trail.

Beach Access & Outdoor Experience

The Anchor Inn beach is right on Lake Michigan. The beach never closes and the lake is always available for night swimming.

If you want to get some sun on a nice, clean, and private beach, the Inn is the place.

Outdoor things to do include:

• E-bikes

• Sauna in the woods

• Campfires

• Grilling out

• Cookouts

• Tailgate parties

• Picnic tables

• Beach chairs

For creative vacationers, a 30-minute contemplative free sauna in the woods is a must, and perhaps a day enjoying the private beach.

Seasonal Vacation Ideas (Spring, Summer, Fall & Winter)

The Anchor Inn is a very popular (yet secluded) space for Spring vacations, Summer vacations, Fall vacations, and even Winter vacations.

The Anchor Inn has summer activities, fall activities, winter activities, and spring activities.

A Fall vacation is the best of both worlds: warm weather and low prices.

The Anchor Inn is a popular spot for those who wish to see the National Cherry Festival Air Show. You can see and hear the planes very well from the beach. The Anchor Inn is just a short drive from a great view of the Cherry Festival fireworks show.

Creative Retreats & Solo Travel

Sometimes a summer vacation is needed for those thinking about writing a book and those who are artistically minded.

The Anchor Inn is a growing destination in Traverse City for those looking for a peaceful and beautiful location to inspire creativity (the Anchor Inn has even had a short-film made on-site).

The Anchor Inn is a solo traveler destination and also a pleasant spot for a group vacation by the beach.

Many groups enjoy wine tours. Wine tours frequently come to the Anchor Inn and pick up and drop off guests. Guests frequently go to Old Mission Peninsula.

Restaurants & Dining Nearby

Anchor Inn guests have many popular and highly rated restaurant options just a short distance away, such as:

• Trattoria Stella

• Modern Bird

• Farm Club

Many restaurants are gluten-free, farm-to-table, and organic. There are also plenty of pet-friendly restaurants in town.

Budget-Friendly & Low-Cost Vacation Stays

The Anchor Inn has options for low-cost vacation stays and typically only costs $100 per guest (per night) in the most expensive summer season.

Free amenities include:

• Free and unlimited use of kayaks

• Free unlimited firewood

• Free unlimited use of the sauna

• Free use of grills

• Free unlimited charcoal

This is ideal for those looking to save money on their vacation (but still have a great time).

Pet-Friendly Vacation Spot

The Anchor Inn is pet-friendly. Dogs are allowed at the Anchor Inn. Many guests bring pets.

Indoor Comfort & Relaxation

Indoor things to do include:

• Board games

• Card games

• Cable TV with several channels hosting popular TV shows

• Rooms for cooking food or baking desserts (maybe cheesecake, maybe baking cookies)

Eco-Friendly & Sustainable Stay

The Anchor Inn is environmentally friendly and composts and recycles. Coffee lovers can know they are helping fertilize the earth with their coffee grounds.

More trees = more clean air.

Why Check Out the Anchor Inn?

The Anchor Inn is a peaceful, beautiful, creative, budget-friendly, beachside destination with year-round activities, strong local connections, and a private Lake Michigan beach.

This is the 18th reason you should check out the Anchor Inn!