The Beach House: 107 Hotel Reviews

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The Beach House: Hotel Reviews

The Beach House

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The Beach House

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11490 West US 23
Mackinaw City, MI 49701

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28 rooms on property
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FREE Indoor Waterpark

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The Beach House is a family owned and operated resort run with pride and integrity. We are the last stand of cottages on the water in Mackinaw City. We are 1 mile east of downtown. There are sidewalks and a bike trail to get to town.

Seven cottages sit directly on the beachfront the others back up in a U shape from the beach. Everyone staying at the Beach House has access to our private beach. We serve coffee and homemade muffins each morning in the office. The Beach House is pet friendly (small pet fee) with 2 animals maximum. All hotel rooms in Michigan are non smoking. Smoking is permitted outdoors.

The Beach House is rated 4.5 out of 5 based on 107 user reviews.

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Cottages Are Dated but a Sentimental Throw Back to Our Vacations Growing Up

Traveler Rating: 4 out of 5 stars

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The Beach House #16900 stayed September 2019. Leonard from Onsted

Cottages are dated but a sentimental throw back to our vacations growing up.
I Absolutely Enjoyed Our Stay at the Beach House

Traveler Rating: 5 out of 5 stars

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The Beach House #16877 stayed September 2019. Adrianne from Ionia

I absolutely enjoyed our stay at the beach house. the gentlemen working the front desk was polite and upgraded our room since we stayed for multiple days. the location was perfect. the appearance of the cottages was a little outdated but i wasn’t there for the appearance of the room.
Surprisingly Quiet

Traveler Rating: 5 out of 5 stars

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The Beach House #16872 stayed September 2019. Scott from Grand Rapids

Surprisingly quiet. We originally had a single cabin with a queen bed. We got up graded to a large cabin with a queen bed which is the way to go. It had a full bath. Just a warning the queen cabin is very small. Just big enough to fit the queen bed and the bath is a single stand up shower stall. Any eating will be done sitting in the bed. Beautiful beach and the fire pit is sweet. Only downside is the water pressure in our cabin was very weak in the shower. If you expecting the Ritz you will be a little upset. Still worth a look and a 5 star stay for my wife and I
Very Enjoyable Very Clean Place Love the View of the Lake and the Island

Traveler Rating: 5 out of 5 stars

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The Beach House #16840 stayed September 2019. Linda from Pawpaw

Very enjoyable very clean place love the view of the lake and the island.great place will definitely go back
The Cabins Are Clean

Traveler Rating: 4 out of 5 stars

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The Beach House #16832 stayed September 2019. John from Flint

The cabins are clean, they have made several updates! They even accommodated our dog. Many of the cabins offer a view of Mackinaw Island!
Quaint but Delightful

Traveler Rating: 4 out of 5 stars

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The Beach House #16829 stayed September 2019. Jeffrey from Shorewood

Quaint but delightful! We really enjoyed the opportunity to sleep to the sound of lapping waves, build an evening bonfire on the shore, and swim in a clean and peaceful pool and hot tub. Helpful, friendly staff, too!
Beautiful

Traveler Rating: 5 out of 5 stars

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The Beach House #16810 stayed September 2019. John from Baraga

Beautiful! We love this place. Wonderful view. Friendly staff. The cottages are great. We always stay here when we are traveling from the UP. The pool and hot tub are an added bonus! Beautiful beach frontage too.
We Stayed at The Beach House

Traveler Rating: 5 out of 5 stars

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The Beach House #16792 stayed September 2019. Lynn from Campbellford

We stayed at The Beach House. It was Great, just like going to the cottage when I was a Kid. I will be 64 next week! Thank you Martin!
Was out Dated Needs Some New Paint &

Traveler Rating: 5 out of 5 stars

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The Beach House #16706 stayed September 2019. Delinda from Eaton

Was out dated needs some new paint & new curtains The staff was great very helpful Awesome time on the beach & fire pit Very close to downtown We did enjoy the stay
Great Place to Stay Was Right on the Lake and They Are Pet Friendly

Traveler Rating: 5 out of 5 stars

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The Beach House #16643 stayed August 2019. Melanie from Kent City

Great place to stay Was right on the lake and they are pet friendly!!!! Will be back again and wound recommend
Nothing Fancy

Traveler Rating: 4 out of 5 stars

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The Beach House #16549 stayed August 2019. Jayne from Vernon Hills

Nothing fancy. We had a small cottage which was perfect for what we wanted.
First

Traveler Rating: 4 out of 5 stars

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The Beach House #16539 stayed August 2019. Kevin from Milan

First, I LOVE the Beach House. Historically and personally it is an "up north stay" personified. A real gem and it should be maintained that way. I was sorry when we heard from other guests that their cottage was not even close to clean or maintained properly. Our stay itself was perfect because of the genuine northern cottage and lake views. The manager used terms like: "don't complain or I'll deny it" and "the owners don't care and are tearing these down" to keep the guests from saying anything. I hope the community of Mackinac City finds a way to maintain this gem and others like it. We got exactly what we wanted in staying there. Nostalgia, a beautiful view of the bridge, island and lake and access to Mackinac City. Our stay in the area was perfect for us. These cottages need your professional attention. I love this place and I hope to stay again.
Basic but Large Room

Traveler Rating: 4 out of 5 stars

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The Beach House #16500 stayed August 2019. Susan from Naples

Basic but large room, think a touch of rustic, but very clean. Location was great as was the front desk manager. Didn't swim, but others were in the water. Just a couple minutes drive to "downtown", or a nice walk if you want some exercise. Would definitely consider again, a nice change from the high-rise chains.
Just Had Issue with WiFi

Traveler Rating: 4 out of 5 stars

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The Beach House #16476 stayed July 2019. Laura from Sterling Heights

Just had issue with WiFi...don’t say free WiFi when you don’t get any connection unless you were up by the office area but once you walked back to the beachfront area you lose connection, but other then this everything was good!
Loved the Cabins

Traveler Rating: 5 out of 5 stars

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The Beach House #16451 stayed July 2019. Steve from Marquette

Loved the cabins, and Martin was a great help whenever we needed anything!
Great Service

Traveler Rating: 4 out of 5 stars

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The Beach House #16444 stayed July 2019. Sheila from Clare

Great service, beautiful view !
The Cabin Was Cute

Traveler Rating: 5 out of 5 stars

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The Beach House #16428 stayed July 2019. Jeffrey from Port Orange

The cabin was cute!!! It was exactly what we needed and made our stay very comfortable.
We Loved Our Stay at The Beach House

Traveler Rating: 5 out of 5 stars

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The Beach House #16422 stayed July 2019. Erin from Tinley Park

We loved our stay at The Beach House. It was a great location, wonderful beach on Lake Huron, clean and comfortable, and staff was very helpful in planning.
Cabins Were Very Clean and Cozy

Traveler Rating: 4 out of 5 stars

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The Beach House #16414 stayed July 2019. Meghan from Livonia

Cabins were very clean and cozy! Management made an effort to place us in the cabin that best-suited our needs as a family of five. Nice pool and hot tub, too!
The Location Was Absolutely Perfect

Traveler Rating: 5 out of 5 stars

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The Beach House #16412 stayed July 2019. Jennifer from Ann Arbor

The location was absolutely perfect. We loved the family feel. The beach was super clean and great sand. The cabin was comfortable though extremely dated. It desperately needs serious updating. The kitchenette sink was stained and the enamel worn from years of use. Though it was clean. The bathroom linoleum was faded and stained and peeling at the edges. Tiny bathroom sink with no counter space. Although it was clean. Wallpaper was dated and peeling. The beds were comfortable and clean. Old-ness aside, the place was clean and comfortable. We absolutely loved the location and the beach. We have already made reservations for next year! The manager gentleman at the front desk was extremely helpful and friendly.
Great Service

Traveler Rating: 5 out of 5 stars

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The Beach House #16404 stayed August 2019. Gretchen from Columbus

Great service. As advertised.
Great Location

Traveler Rating: 4 out of 5 stars

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The Beach House #16399 stayed August 2019. Mindy from Battle Creek

Great location! Steps away from the beach/lake . . nice to have the heated pool and hot tub too. . and kids loved the basketball hoop! Martin was a great host and checked in on us to make sure we had everything we needed!
The Host Was a Very Nice Man and Extremely Helpful

Traveler Rating: 5 out of 5 stars

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The Beach House #16385 stayed August 2019. Srinivasan from Prior Lake

The host was a very nice man and extremely helpful. I even extended my stay by a day.
The Beach House Had Everything I Was Looking for in an Overnights Rental

Traveler Rating: 4 out of 5 stars

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The Beach House #16380 stayed August 2019. Joanna from Jerome

The Beach House had everything I was looking for in an overnights rental. On the beach, Volleyball net on the beach, indoor pool, pet friendly, and easy access into the cabin (individual units). The only reason I gave a four star was I felt it was overpriced compared to other area rentals.
Loved the Location

Traveler Rating: 4 out of 5 stars

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The Beach House #16309 stayed July 2019. Kim from Munising

Loved the location. I would probably rate this as average, because the cabins could certainly use some updating, but the manager, Martin, was wonderful. He was so helpful and accommodating and personable! We would return just because of him.
I Love Staying Here

Traveler Rating: 5 out of 5 stars

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The Beach House #16284 stayed July 2019. Terri from Valpraiso

I love staying here, second year in a row. Clean and well managed
I Usually Do Tent Camping

Traveler Rating: 5 out of 5 stars

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The Beach House #16263 stayed July 2019. William from Westland

I usually do tent camping, but staying in the cabins at the Beach House was amazing! the cabin was clean, the beds comfortable and the kitchenette was perfect for our stay. the beach was only 50' from our cabin and was clean with a couple of fire pits. there are beach chairs and swings provided so that you don't have to bring your own. you will have to go to a store to buy your firewood as it is not provided by the facility. i cannot wait to return next year!
Finding Dog-friendly Lodging That is Decent Can Be Difficult

Traveler Rating: 4 out of 5 stars

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The Beach House #16257 stayed July 2019. Jeannette from Indianapolis

Finding dog-friendly lodging that is decent can be difficult, and the Beach House was perfect for our stay! I loved the privacy offered by these small cabins, and although they could use updates, everything was perfect for our little family and two pups. We didn't have to worry about our dogs barking at every little unfamiliar sound throughout the night because the location was very quiet and relaxing. Our doggies had a blast running and splashing in the lake, and our little pup learned to swim for the first time! The proximity for walking to the dock for the Mackinaw Ferry and the restaurants in Mackinaw City was perfect, and we found several dog-friendly establishments that would allow dogs on the patio (one within 2 tenths of a mile right across the street). I also enjoyed the ability to purchase our ferry tickets from the hotel, and the advice we got from the man there helped a lot with our dogs in tow. If you stay here, bring a small grill or items that can be microwaved. The kitchenettes are provided, but no utensils or cookware is, so consider this option "glamping" at its best. Refrigerator worked great, and we appreciated access to an ice machine and a cup of coffee to begin the day. We will be back!
We Very Much Enjoyed Our Stay

Traveler Rating: 5 out of 5 stars

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The Beach House #16250 stayed July 2019. Todd from Lake Odessa

We very much enjoyed our stay. Exactly as promised. Basic...easy and cozy.
Beautiful Views

Traveler Rating: 4 out of 5 stars

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The Beach House #16243 stayed July 2019. Rachel from Churubusco

Beautiful views. Gorgeous flowers.
We Loved The Beach House

Traveler Rating: 5 out of 5 stars

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The Beach House #16148 stayed July 2019. Lisa from Columbus

We loved The Beach House! Had to be the best place on the strip. Private beach with white sand and beautiful waters. Martin, the manager, did everything he could to make sure we had the perfect vacation for our large group and it was awesome! The kids loved the pool and the fireworks view was amazing!!
We Always Stay at The Beach House

Traveler Rating: 5 out of 5 stars

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The Beach House #16114 stayed June 2019. Kimberly from Hamtramck

We always stay at The Beach House! Wouldnt trade it for anything!
We Always Stay at The Beach House

Traveler Rating: 5 out of 5 stars

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The Beach House #16113 stayed June 2019. Kimberly from Hamtramck

We always stay at The Beach House! Wouldnt trade it for anything!
We Couldn"

Traveler Rating: 5 out of 5 stars

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The Beach House #16083 stayed June 2019. Maria from Advance

We couldn"t be happier with our stay at Beach House Inc! The manager was very friendly and helpful. The cottages are adorable, clean, comfortable, and had plenty of room for our family. The Beach House is also conveniently located near the ferries, downtown shopping, and other attractions but just out of the way enough to be a quiet, peaceful place to rest. We can't wait to book our next stay!
Have Been Staying at the Beach House for Years

Traveler Rating: 5 out of 5 stars

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The Beach House #16081 stayed June 2019. Randy from Sterling Heights

Have been staying at the Beach House for years! Love it ❤ The new manager was great, very helpful and accommodating. Will be back 😊
We Had a Wonderful Stay at the Beach House

Traveler Rating: 5 out of 5 stars

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The Beach House #16048 stayed June 2019. Larry from Willowbrook

We had a wonderful stay at the beach house! The location was perfect, the beach was beautiful, the staff was very friendly and accommodating, and the room was comfortable. We had a great sleep on both nights. We would highly recommend The Beach House to guests traveling in the area.
Martin is Outstanding

Traveler Rating: 5 out of 5 stars

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The Beach House #16041 stayed June 2019. Norma from South Bend

Martin is outstanding!!, hope I rembered his name correctly. He was at the Beach house cottages and did everything to make our stay pleasant. He is the kind of ambassador you find at a 5 star hotel. Hope they realize it and compensate him accordingly. The cottages are older, but have a lot of charm.
Wonderful Location and Staff

Traveler Rating: 5 out of 5 stars

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The Beach House #16033 stayed June 2019. Melissa from Arlington

Wonderful location and staff
The Gentleman at the Front Desk and Maintenance Man Were Very Helpful

Traveler Rating: 5 out of 5 stars

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The Beach House #15986 stayed June 2019. Richard from Rochester Hills

The gentleman at the front desk and maintenance man were very helpful. Great location for view of Mackinaw Island and the bridge. Fireworks were spectacular from the beach on Friday night.
Great Place to Stay Right on the Beach

Traveler Rating: 5 out of 5 stars

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The Beach House, Mackinaw City, MI #15959 stayed June 2019. Diane Coles from Bradenton

We stayed 2 nights in the great little cottage on the beach. The beach is right out the front door. Beautiful view. The cottages are old but extremely clean with plenty of new towels, new carpeting, nice TV. The owner is SO accommodating and service is very personal. We had our two dogs with us and we sat in the chairs provided while the dogs swam in the lake. Kitchenette has a nice refrigerator, microwave, but only a hot plate. Not really equipped for cooking much. But all very clean. The heat and air conditioner worked great. We will definitely stay there again.
Very Nice Little Cabin Super Clean Lots of Towels Great Heater Excellent Pool Spa Very Helpful Staff

Traveler Rating: 5 out of 5 stars

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The Beach House #15950 stayed May 2019. Jaimie from Sanford

Very nice little cabin super clean lots of towels great heater Excellent pool spa very helpful staff
We Had a Great Time Staying at the Beach House

Traveler Rating: 5 out of 5 stars

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The Beach House #15899 stayed May 2019. Shannon from Olive Branch

We had a great time staying at the Beach House! Martin was kind enough to bump us to the larger cabin with a kitchenette as the days we were there some were available. The room was a great for the price! I love being in a cabin much more than a traditional hotel so this was a perfect choice for our vacation! Martin was the best host recommending some great tourist destinations and making sure we got the best experience for our money. We plan to go back sometime during a summer month when the weather is nicer and we can enjoy the lakeside right outside these cabins. The view was stunning!
Waterfront Cottages

Traveler Rating: 5 out of 5 stars

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The Beach House, Mackinaw City, MI #15893 stayed May 2019. Tracey from Shelbyville

This was a great cottage right on the water. Martin was great at making our stay the best it could be. I wished the kitchenette was in better shape. The sink needed replaced and no pots or pans for cooking. There was a grill available for each cottage however. You cant beat the view of the water and the bridge.
Perfect and Wonderful

Traveler Rating: 5 out of 5 stars

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The Beach House #15851 stayed May 2019. Samantha from Spring Lake

Perfect and wonderful
We Liked the Little Retro Cottages and My Sister and I Were Quite Happy with Our Two Bed Courtside

Traveler Rating: 4 out of 5 stars

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The Beach House #15593 stayed September 2018. Debra from Three Oaks

We liked the little retro cottages and my sister and I were quite happy with our two bed courtside. Access to the beach was as promised. Enjoyed the hot muffins in the office each morning. Had hoped to do more cooking in the kitchenette but there were no pans or dishes provided and we hadn't brought anything with us. Would suggest that they add a coffee maker and a toaster to each room and put in their description that you need to bring your own pots & pans, etc if you want to cook on the two-burner provided. We were glad that the heat worked in Cabin #5 as it got down into the 40's each night! We will stay there again.
Friendly Serives Also Very Helpful

Traveler Rating: 5 out of 5 stars

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The Beach House #15527 stayed October 2018. Jerry from Grand Rapids

Friendly serives also very helpful
Very Nice and Helpful Staff

Traveler Rating: 5 out of 5 stars

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The Beach House #15512 stayed October 2018. Tyler from Grand Rapids

Very nice and Helpful staff, Great room and great views
Outstanding Location with the Beach Sand Right Outside of Our Lakeside Cottage Door

Traveler Rating: 4 out of 5 stars

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The Beach House #15421 stayed September 2018. Connie from Charlotte

Outstanding location with the beach sand right outside of our lakeside cottage door. Its and older facility, but the staff was very friendly and made our stay memorable. Despite cold weather we were able to sit on the shore of one gorgeous lake....we'll be back
Friendly Host Made Me Feel Very Welcome

Traveler Rating: 5 out of 5 stars

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The Beach House #15402 stayed September 2018. Becki from Greenwood

Friendly host made me feel very welcome. The view is spectacular. Its very quiet and peaceful. I do wish the water was purified in some way...it has a sulfur-y smell and a bad taste.
Love the Location but It Was Very Damp Due to Rain and the Cabin Felt Like Water Was Coming in Under the Door

Traveler Rating: 4 out of 5 stars

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The Beach House #15393 stayed September 2018. Jacob from Lambertville

Love the location but it was very damp due to rain and the cabin felt like water was coming in under the door, but we will definitely be back.
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