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The Parker House

3.0 star property

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A lakeside view with boats docked, chairs, and a picnic table. - The Parker House (Alpena)
A two-story building with a white porch and a colorful awning. - The Parker House (Alpena)
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A room with a bed, a desk, a lamp, and a trash bin. - The Parker House (Alpena)
A grassy area with trees and a view of a lake. - The Parker House (Alpena)
You can look forward to a firepit, an outdoor entertainment area, and a restaurant at The Parker House. In addition to a snack bar/deli, guests can connect to free in-room WiFi, with speed of 25+ Mbps.

Reviews

9.2 out of 10
Wonderful

Popular amenities

  • On private beach
  • Pet friendly
  • Parking included
  • Free WiFi
  • Air conditioning

Room options

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A bedroom with a bed, a chair, a window with curtains, a ceiling light, and a wall-mounted anchor decoration.

Basic Single Room

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

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A room with two beds, a desk, a chair, a dresser, and a window with curtains.

Basic Double Room, Lake View

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(1 review)
  • Lake view
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 5
  • 2 Queen Beds
  • Free WiFi

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A kitchen with wooden cabinets, a black stove, a white refrigerator, and a dining area with two white chairs.

Family Apartment

  • Water view
  • 2 bedrooms
  • Sleeps 6
  • 2 Double Beds and 1 Large Twin Futon
  • Free WiFi

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A room with two beds, a desk, and a chair. There are curtains on the windows, and a beach-themed wall decoration.

Basic Double Room, 2 Double Beds

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

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A room with a bed, a desk, a lamp, and a trash bin.

Basic Double Room

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

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A room with two beds, a desk with a lamp, a window with curtains, and a wall clock.

Basic Double Room

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

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A room with two beds, a desk, and a window with red curtains.

Basic Double Room

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
(2 reviews)
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Double Beds
  • Free WiFi

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A room with two beds, each with a marine-themed bedspread, a desk with a lamp, and a window with blue curtains.

Basic Double Room

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

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A room with two beds, each with a wave-patterned bedspread, a small table with a lamp, and a window with curtains.

Basic Double Room

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

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A room with two beds, a desk, and a window with curtains.

Basic Double Room, 2 Queen Beds

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional
(4 reviews)
  • Lake view
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 5
  • 2 Queen Beds
  • Free WiFi

About the neighborhood

Located in Alpena, The Parker House is in a rural area and on a private beach. Presque Isle Rear Range Lighthouse and Old Presque Isle Light are local landmarks, and some of the area's attractions include Arzo Sports and Fun Park and Eagle Country Disc Golf Course. Besser Museum and Northern Lights Arena are also worth visiting. Visit our Alpena travel guide
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24732 U.S. 23, Alpena, MI, 49777

What's nearby

  • Long Lake
    5 min walk - 0.3 miles
  • Dodge Marine & Storage
    1 min drive - 1.2 miles
  • Grand Lake
    3 min drive - 3.6 miles
  • Northern Lights Arena
    16 min drive - 14.6 miles
  • Thunder Bay National Marine Sanctuary
    20 min drive - 16.4 miles

Getting around

  • Alpena, MI (APN-Alpena County Regional)
    31 min drive

Restaurants

  • Sandbar & Grill
    9 min drive
  • Parker House
    1 min walk
  • Hideaway
    3 min drive
  • Maplewood
    9 min drive
  • Robins Cove
    11 min drive

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Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
  • In-room WiFi speed: 25+ Mbps
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • Free uncovered self parking on site
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking available

Food and drink

  • Weekend cooked-to-order breakfast available 8:00 AM to 1:00 PM for a fee: USD 15 to 25 per person
  • A restaurant
  • Snack bar/deli

Family friendly

  • Snack bar/deli

Conveniences

  • Virtual front desk

Guest services

  • Wedding services

Outdoors

  • Barbecue grill
  • Dock
  • Firepit
  • On a lake
  • On a private beach
  • Outdoor entertainment area
  • Outdoor furniture
  • Picnic area

Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • 2 accessible parking spaces
  • Front entrance ramp
  • No elevator (single-level property)
  • Well-lit path to entrance
  • Wheelchair accessible (may have limitations)
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking
  • Wheelchair-accessible restaurant

More

  • Designated smoking areas

Room amenities

Bathroom

  • Hair dryer
  • Private bathroom
  • Soap
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels provided

More

  • Air conditioning (climate-controlled)
  • Heating (climate-controlled)

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; Check-in end time: 7:00 AM
Minimum check-in age: 21

Check-out

Check-out before 10:00 AM

Special check-in instructions

There is no front desk at this property
Guests planning to arrive outside of normal check-in hours will receive an email within 72 hours before arrival with check-in instructions and an access code; access will be through a private entrance
To make arrangements for check-in please contact the property at least 24 hours before arrival using the information on the booking confirmation
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
A virtual front desk provides assistance to guests
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

Access methods

Access code, private entrance

Pets

Pets allowed for an extra charge of USD 20 per pet, per stay
Service animals are welcome, and are exempt from fees
Welcoming dogs only
An off-leash area is available

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome

Property payment types

Important information

Optional extras

  • Fee for cooked-to-order breakfast: approximately USD 15.00 to 25.00 per person
  • Pet fee: USD 20 per pet, per stay
  • Service animals are exempt from fees

The above list may not be comprehensive. Fees and deposits may not include tax and are subject to change.

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
This property has outdoor spaces, such as balconies, patios, terraces which may not be suitable for children; if you have concerns, we recommend contacting the property prior to your arrival to confirm they can accommodate you in a suitable room

We should mention

This property does not have elevators

Frequently asked questions

Is The Parker House pet-friendly?

Yes, dogs are allowed at this property. There's a fee of USD 20 per pet, per stay. Service animals are exempt from fees.

How much is parking?

Self parking is free at this property.

What time is check-in at The Parker House?

Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; Check-in end time: 7:00 AM.

What time is check-out at The Parker House?

Check-out is at 10:00 AM.

Where is The Parker House located?

Situated on a lake, this motel is within 1 mi (2 km) of Long Lake and Dodge Marine & Storage. Long Lake County Park and Rockport State Park are also within 3 mi (5 km).

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Reviews

The Parker House Reviews

9.2

Wonderful

9.4

Cleanliness

8.4

Amenities

9.4

Staff & service

9.0

Property conditions & facilities
Rating 10 - Excellent. 27 out of 44 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 14 out of 44 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 3 out of 44 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 44 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 44 reviews

Reviews

Verified review

10/10 Excellent

caleb

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Clean and well kept we had a good time
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Heather

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
They are cute little cottages on Long Lake north of Alpena. Very clean and friendly! Nothing fancy just simple way of life. You can bring your boat and dock it, fish and/or have a bonfire. 🔥
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Eric

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Unique themed rooms. Easy register and check in and out. Peaceful setting and great breakfast at on site restaurant.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025
Verified review

8/10 Good

Rebecca

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
We stayed in a cabin close to the road and we were a bit worried about the noise as both my husband and me are light sleepers. But we were surprised to have slept soundly that night. The bed was comfortable, sheets and towels clean, but the water has a bit of smell being a deep well sourced. They have a restaurant that served great food and ton of options. We loved our breakfast and wouldn't mind staying there again if we ever make a trip in the area.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

David

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great location for our needs. Onsite restaurant for breakfast was excellent. Room was clean, access to the lake was a nice plus. Quiet, and peaceful.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Kenneth

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Room was clean and had was I needed. Nothing fancy but great room for the price. Easy to see from the lake and well marked on US 23. Boat ramp was located fairly close by and the grounds were well maintained even before peak season. Stephen was helpful in pointing out the area and gave me some Long Lake fishing tips.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Amy

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Picturesque place. Nice and quiet and was just what we needed for some rest and relaxation. The ice cream was amazing!! Will definitely be returning annually!
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Sherri

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Nice little spot
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Nancy

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Pleasant stay
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Alan

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
First time here. I will stay again. Very friendly owner helped get me settled in. Thanks, Eric! Not a fancy setting, but very clean and very comfortable. I wasn’t there when the restaurant was open so can’t review it. Good casual setting. Exactly what you want in a quiet cottage stay.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2026
Verified review

8/10 Good

Alexis

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
We went at the end of winter so it was not busy and the restaurant was not open, our room was nice! I can see it being so fun in the summer time!
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Benjamin

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Great place. We only spent 1 night but are planning to come back with more family members.
This is the nice cabin we stayed in. Really clean and cute.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Darla

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The cabins are adorable, and very clean. Staff is super friendly, and accommodating. Looking forward to booking time in the Summer, to enjoy the beach on the property and the Restaurant. I liked the privacy, and serenity taking my Mom break. Hoping to have my class reunion at The Parker, that would be a blast. Thank You The Parker! 😁
Very freshly cleaned, and comfortable beds
Themes 😍
Bathrooms very clean
Adorable Cabins
Stayed 2 nights in May 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Jennifer

Excellent
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025
Verified review

8/10 Good

Mark

Liked: Cleanliness
The room was spacious and clean. There was a large fridge and there was AC, so important in this heat spell. The bathroom is small, the toilet was the smallest you could get in that space and the shower was stained. There was no breakfast. The restaurant is only open 4 days a week, and there is no restaurant open close by for breakfast or lunch. There were no staff on site.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Eric

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Clean quiet room.
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Beth

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The property is beautiful, owner and staff very friendly and helpful. The cabin was cute and perfect for hubby and I, only thing is not a lot of storage.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025
Verified review

8/10 Good

Crystal

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Very nice!
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Jacob Lee

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Nice, clean, and private cottage. Only sad part was we never were able to try the restaurant because they never plowed/opened it. Not a good spot for on-site dining during the winter. Waterfront was also snowed-in and not plowed so we never got a good look at that either.
Stayed 5 nights in Feb 2026
Verified review

6/10 Okay

David

Liked: Staff & service, amenities
Disliked: Cleanliness
Nice enough setup for a summer getaway, not too far from alpena. Shower water made the whole room smell like rotten eggs which was somewhere between weird and concerning
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025
Verified review

6/10 Okay

Verified traveler

Disliked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Decor was good, bright colors, kitschy. Unfortunately the bathroom was not in good shape, backed up drain and mild. I sent the owner a note and he stated they are in the process of remodeling all the bathrooms. He also gave me a refund due to the poor condition, so good on him. Beautiful grounds right on the lake.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Marybeth

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Clean, easy check in online. Lovely lake. Beautiful view
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Lynn

Liked: Staff & service
Steve was great. There was a problem with our reserved room and we were contacted by the management to inform us prior to our arrival. They promised to make the inconvenience up to us on a future trip. I will post a full review then.
Stayed 3 nights in May 2026
Verified review

8/10 Good

John

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Lauren

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Disliked: Staff & service, amenities
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2026