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 "description": "The Blue Anchor is in Houghton Lake, Michigan. Highlights: Family Friendly, Free WiFi. Check-in from: 3:00 PM. Check-out by: 11:00 AM.",
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   "Cleaning fee: $500",
   "Smoking fine: $500",
   "Taxes: 6%",
   "Deposit: 30%"
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   "a": "Choose your dates and guests in the reservation box and select Reserve your stay. You will see availability and the total price for your dates before anything is confirmed, at the best available rate with no booking fees."
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   "q": "What are the check-in and check-out times at The Blue Anchor?",
   "a": "At The Blue Anchor, check-in begins at 3:00 PM and check-out is by 11:00 AM. Baggage storage is available if you arrive early or leave late."
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   "q": "Is parking available at The Blue Anchor?",
   "a": "Yes — parking is available at The Blue Anchor."
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   "q": "Does The Blue Anchor have Wi-Fi?",
   "a": "Yes — free Wi-Fi is available at The Blue Anchor."
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   "q": "What is in the rooms at The Blue Anchor?",
   "a": "Rooms at The Blue Anchor include bunk beds, king beds, private bathroom, free Wi-Fi and pillowtop."
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   "q": "Is The Blue Anchor a good fit for families?",
   "a": "Yes — The Blue Anchor is family friendly, with game room."
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   "q": "Where is The Blue Anchor?",
   "a": "The Blue Anchor is in Houghton Lake, Michigan. The Map page shows the exact spot."
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   "q": "What is the cancellation policy at The Blue Anchor?",
   "a": "It depends on the rate you choose: discounted rates may be non-refundable. The exact terms for your dates are shown before you confirm."
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   "q": "What are the hours at The Blue Anchor?",
   "a": "At The Blue Anchor: quiet hours: from 10 pm daily."
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   "q": "What fees should I know about at The Blue Anchor?",
   "a": "The Blue Anchor lists these charges: cleaning fee: $500; smoking fine: $500; taxes: 6%; deposit: 30%."
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   "q": "What should I know before I book at The Blue Anchor?",
   "a": "At The Blue Anchor: late check-out offered; Free Wi-Fi; deposit refundable; minimum stay: 2 nights; parties / events allowed: no."
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   "q": "What time zone is The Blue Anchor in?",
   "a": "The Blue Anchor is on Eastern time — check-in and check-out times on this page are local times."
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   "q": "Can I see photos of The Blue Anchor?",
   "a": "Yes — the Gallery page has 8 photographs of The Blue Anchor, and the Rooms, Dining and Amenities pages show the photos that belong to each."
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   "q": "How will I know my reservation at The Blue Anchor is confirmed?",
   "a": "Once you complete your reservation, we send your confirmation to the email address you entered — keep it as your record. If you choose to connect the inbox that email arrives in, the confirmation is recognised automatically; that connection is read-only and can be removed at any time."
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   "q": "Are the rates on this page the best available?",
   "a": "Yes. Reserving directly gives you our best available rate for your dates with no booking fees, and the total price is shown before you confirm."
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