beach near Missaukee County Park - 11 min walk - 1.0 km
Caberfae Peaks Ski & Golf - 41 min drive - 69.1 km
Getting around
Traverse City, MI (TVC-Cherry Capital) - 52 min drive
Restaurants
McDonald's - 11 min walk
Lake City Taphouse - 13 min walk
Bowright Whiskey Company - 3 min walk
Countryside Grill - 6 min drive
B.C. Pizza - 10 min walk
About this property
The Lakeview Motel
When visiting Lake City, The Lakeview Motel is a great choice to consider.
At a glance
Hotel size
2 rooms
Arriving/Leaving
Check-in start time: 4:00 PM; check-in end time: anytime
Minimum check-in age – 21
Special check-in instructions
There is no front desk at this property
Guests will receive an email within 24 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
A virtual front desk provides assistance to guests
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools
Required at check-in
Credit card, debit card or cash deposit required for incidental charges
Government-issued photo ID may be required
Minimum check-in age is 21
Pets
Pets allowed*
Service animals welcome
Internet
Free Wi-Fi in rooms (speed: 250+ Mbps (good for 3–5 people or up to 10 devices))
Parking
Limited on-site parking (max 1 space per unit)
Other information
Smoke-free property
Property amenities
Services
Virtual front desk
Room amenities
Be entertained
Cable TV channels
Home comfort
Climate-controlled air conditioning and heating
What to enjoy
Patio
Freshen up
Private bathroom
Shower only
Soap and shampoo
Toilet paper
Stay connected
Complimentary wireless Internet access (speed of 250+ Mbps (good for 3–5 people or up to 10 devices))
Food and drink
Mini fridge
Microwave
More
Housekeeping on request (surcharge)
Fees & policies
Optional extras
Housekeeping is offered for an extra charge of USD 100 per day
Pets
Service animals exempt from fees
Pets are allowed for an extra charge of USD 20 per pet (may vary based on length of stay)
Policies
Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy.
This property has outdoor spaces, such as balconies, patios and terraces, which may not be suitable for children. If you have any concerns, we recommend contacting the property prior to your arrival to confirm that they can accommodate you in a suitable room.
This property does not have lifts.
This property accepts credit cards and debit cards. Cash is not accepted.
Credit cards accepted: Visa, Mastercard, American Express, Discover, Diners Club, JCB International, Union Pay, Carte Blanche
Frequently asked questions
Are pets allowed at The Lakeview Motel?
Yes, pets are welcome. There's a charge of USD 20 per pet, per day. Service animals are exempt from fees.
Is parking offered on site at The Lakeview Motel?
Yes. Parking spaces may be limited.
Does The Lakeview Motel have any outdoor private spaces?
Yes, every room features a patio.
What's the area around The Lakeview Motel like?
The Lakeview Motel is a short 1-minute walk from Lake Missaukee and 7 minutes' walk from Maple Grove Park.
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Reviews
The Lakeview Motel Reviews
9.2
Wonderful
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9.4
Cleanliness
8.6
Amenities
8.0
Staff & service
8.8
Property conditions & facilities
Reviews
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10/10 Exceptional
31 Mar 2026
Staying in the city of Lake City, with a view of the lake, and walking distance around the lake and city from the motel, gives a feeling of upnorth Michigan costal, convenience, clean, and quaint.
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10/10 Exceptional
16 June 2026
We loved everything about the room it was clean. Staff not insight but messages back time was efficient. Lake view was excellent. The only thing that needs to b changed in the room we stayed in was the carpet. But otherwise very nice place to stay. Its a wonderful little town.
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10/10 Exceptional
3 June 2026
The room was smaller but clean and well maintained the balcony was nice but starting to show wear. The view was amazing and overall it was a very peaceful stay. The mini fridge was pretty small but worked well enough for our week long stay. There wasn't onsite staff but they were very responsive and helpful and went out of their way to msg and make sure we had everything we needed and weren't having any issues and were very professional and friendly. Will definitely be staying there any time we're in the area.
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10/10 Exceptional
15 Nov 2025
Very clean. Lots of room.
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8/10 Very good
8 Aug 2026
Stayed there for work! Check in process was weird to be honest, but the rooms were nice and the lake view was perfect !
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6/10 Good
30 June 2026
lake was nice. i dont have pets, dont use showers in strange places. i read my book dont watch tv, did not use wifi that is available. Bed was fantastic, didnt not use refridgerator, or microwave. Fantastic place to just chill. I was seeing a cancer friend and this was a block from her. Location was really nice. loved the view. Had steps to go to the lake, but i cant do steps.
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10/10 Exceptional
18 June 2026
Room was clean just bath tub drain stopper was not working otherwise everything was perfect and I enjoy my stay very much. Definitely recommend to stay more days.
Thank you !
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8/10 Very good
14 June 2026
Wonderful view. Staff is tough to respond in a timely manor
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10/10 Exceptional
11 Jan 2026
We enjoyed our stay, overlooking the lake, and simple convenient option for our stay.
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2/10 Poor
10 Sept 2026
Do not stay at this property if u have dogs. They charge u $20 per pet which is understandable but after u check out, they claim your dogs left urine on the carpet and charge u an additional $100 for additional cleaning. There is no way u can prove your dogs didn't pee on the carpet. Plus they wait until a day after u leave to charge u for the additional cleaning. Also the landscaping outside of the sliding doors is very unkept and not manicured. When we stayed, the carpet was wet by the dinette set and sink. I assumed the carpets had been shampooed prior to our arrival. Also the toilet seat was loose and slid all around the top of the toilet. I will never stay at this place ever again. What an absolute scam and rip off!
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6/10 Good
16 May 2026
The room was nice except for the mosquitoes and the bugs that were everywhere swarming the lights when you turn them on the pictures show a different back area. There’s no dock to walk on. They’re not very accommodating when you need a late check out they charge $25 an hour and they don’t work with you. You have to email everybody. You can’t talk to them directly and wait on a response there was a manager on site. I met her that last day. She was there for five minutes and gone. There’s no gift shop. It’s an empty building and there was some kind of crazy vibration going on in the room. I was staying on the last few days. It was hard to sleep. I heard it was a sump pump and the managing company said to keep it on it didn’t matter whether it bothered us or not, but the town of Lake City was very pleasant. The people they were nice. The food was good. Everything is walkable. All in all I couldn’t believe they charged $100 if you want your room to be serviced so I was afraid to ask for clean towels, but I did ask one of the staff that were there just to clean rooms and I did exchange my towels other than that I would probably go back.