The Beach House: 160 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 160 user reviews.

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Traveler Reviews (1-50 of 160)

We Very Much Enjoyed Our Stay at the Beach House

Traveler Rating: 5 out of 5 stars

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The Beach House #17393 stayed August 2020. Quinn from Muskegon

We very much enjoyed our stay at the beach house. The manager was very accommodating and helpful. He suggested a fire at the lake and we had one. I will be coming back here again. I will recommend this place to friends and family.
Cute Cabins and Great Beach

Traveler Rating: 5 out of 5 stars

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The Beach House #17391 stayed August 2020. Millie from Concord

Cute cabins and great beach. Very nice manager.
Wonderful Accommodations

Traveler Rating: 5 out of 5 stars

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The Beach House #17380 stayed July 2020. Jack from Atlanta

Wonderful accommodations. Great service! What a view!
The Beach House Feels Like Old Times

Traveler Rating: 5 out of 5 stars

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The Beach House #17376 stayed July 2020. Katherine from Palatine

The beach house feels like old times, but it’s clean and redone nicely. The “family cabin” cabin 2 is excellent for a family or maybe two or three couples to stay. Bathroom is remodeled and the whole place was very clean. Martin at the front desk was so helpful and friendly. For being in a pandemic, it worked out that we were isolated from other people fairly well. Having individual cabins is so nice for privacy.
This Was a Quaint

Traveler Rating: 5 out of 5 stars

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The Beach House #17371 stayed July 2020. Douglas from Hamilton

This was a quaint, old-fashioned cottage stay. Everything was clean and comfortable, and Martin is a superb host.
This Was Our 3rd Stay at The Beach House

Traveler Rating: 5 out of 5 stars

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The Beach House #17363 stayed July 2020. Renee from Sturgis

This was our 3rd stay at The Beach House. The new owners have done a fantastic job updating the cabins. My family of 5 stayed comfortably for 6 days. Even in the midst of the Covid-19 pandemic the staff was amazing! We will be back!!
We Stayed in a Lakefront Cabin with Our Two Dogs

Traveler Rating: 5 out of 5 stars

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The Beach House #17356 stayed July 2020. Angel from Niles

We stayed in a lakefront cabin with our two dogs. The cabin was cozy and much closer to the water than we expected! Our kids loved stepping out right on to the beach. Martin was an excellent host with a great sense of humor. We will definitely be back!
We Actually Ended Up at the Bridge Vista Hotel

Traveler Rating: 5 out of 5 stars

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The Beach House #17351 stayed July 2020. Mary from Bartlesville

We actually ended up at the Bridge Vista hotel, where we enjoyed our stay very much. The manager there and his staff did a great job. Please thank him again for us!
I Loved Everything About the Stay

Traveler Rating: 5 out of 5 stars

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The Beach House #17349 stayed July 2020. Deyanira from Joliet

I loved everything about the stay ,I liked that the pool was open all night and the beach definitely come back
Absolutely Beautiful Cottage

Traveler Rating: 5 out of 5 stars

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The Beach House #17337 stayed July 2020. Tiffany from Westland

Absolutely beautiful cottage, very clean and cozy. Loved being on the water and being so close to a private beach. It was wonderful to also have a pool as an option as well. The owner is very friendly and accommodating. This was our second visit at the beach house and we are already planning and looking forward to our third!
Beautiful View and the Family Cabin is HUGE

Traveler Rating: 5 out of 5 stars

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The Beach House #17334 stayed July 2020. Regan from Sand Lake

Beautiful view and the family cabin is HUGE !!
Clean

Traveler Rating: 5 out of 5 stars

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The Beach House #17325 stayed July 2020. Diane from Valparaiso

Clean, updated, excellent beach - away from the busy-ness of the downtown area but still close enough to walk/bike there.
We Loved Our Stay

Traveler Rating: 5 out of 5 stars

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The Beach House #17315 stayed August 2018. Andrea from Royal Oak

We loved our stay. I will book again ASAP.
Martin at the Front Desk Was Great

Traveler Rating: 5 out of 5 stars

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The Beach House #17311 stayed July 2020. Jennifer from Woodland

Martin at the front desk was great! Upgraded us for free! Loved the location. Cabins were clean. Beach was awesome! We loved our stay.
These Cabins Have Been Fully Remodeled Between 2019-2020 and Have All New Paneling

Traveler Rating: 5 out of 5 stars

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The Beach House #17307 stayed July 2020. Jeannette from Indianapolis

These cabins have been fully remodeled between 2019-2020 and have all new paneling, beds, and bathrooms as well as a good sized counter for the kitchen sink. There is also a mini-fridge and microwave, and an ice maker is available for room ice. There is also a hot plate, but bring your own pan! Martin was a fabulous host / property manager, and he will tell you all you need to know. The six beachfront cabins provide a beautiful view of Lake Huron, and the other ten cabins all offer access to the beach. The beach is friendly to leashed dogs too! Cabins are dog friendly, but you must not let your dog on the bedding and need to brush sand off before entering as cabins are carpeted in the main area and sleeping areas. A broom is provided, which came in handy for our feet, but I would recommend a plastic dish pan with water to help assist cleaning dogs' feet. I recommend taking several extra towels for the beach (for both you and the dogs) and take a comforter from home for each bed if your dogs will insist on getting on the beds. If we return next year, we will take a bigger coffeemaker, a bed pad or topper (beds are extra hard), and either a bag of charcoal and fluid for the provided grills OR single-use grills that we found on Amazon. We enjoyed being able to take all of our own food, but there is a wide and well-off-the-road sidewalk that will take you straight into the town for a variety of dining and shopping experiences. Dog-Friendly, outdoor dining was available at the Bridgeview Diner, and there were 10-12 other carry-out places nearby. We walked to the ferry landing (ferry tickets are conveniently available at the office of the cabins), and dogs rode free on the 18-minute ride to Mackinac Island. We also drove the bridge to St. Ignace ($4 each way in 2020). There is a nice, dog-friendly pizza place in St. Ignace called BC's Pizza that serves adult beverages, fabulous salads, and wonderful gourmet pizza. We also checked out Straits State Park for a short hike. I LOVE this location, and next year we would love to return, but to be honest, the remodel raised the prices for 2021 to nearly double (400 is a little steep for beachfront). It was a beautiful place to stay though!
It Was Very Good

Traveler Rating: 5 out of 5 stars

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The Beach House #17305 stayed July 2020. Heather from Brownstown

It was very good. Would recommend to others.
Just the Experience I Was Looking for

Traveler Rating: 4 out of 5 stars

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The Beach House #17302 stayed July 2020. Lesley from Hastings

Just the experience I was looking for. Not fancy but clean tiny cabins on the water. Super helpful desk manager who goes above and beyond. We had a little hiccup in the beginning and it was straightened out quickly, we were very happy there. Easy walk to town, nice pool, loved the kitchenette. Book early for best rates!
Decent Hotel

Traveler Rating: 4 out of 5 stars

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The Beach House #17300 stayed July 2020. Rebecca from Waterford

Decent hotel, hard to rate since it’s covid time, but it’s a great location right on the beach.
Excellent Location

Traveler Rating: 5 out of 5 stars

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The Beach House #17299 stayed July 2020. Tony from Riverview

Excellent location, friendly staff and a beautiful cabin. We had a great time and are excited to return!
Great Little Place to Get Away

Traveler Rating: 4 out of 5 stars

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The Beach House #17293 stayed July 2020. Allison from Brighton

Great little place to get away! It was nice having more privacy versus staying at a traditional hotel. Beach bonfires were the highlight of our trip. Met people from all over the country at the bonfires. Our dogs had a good time and we’re comfortable throughout our stay. The bathroom in our cottage was very small and the beds were uncomfortable, but would come back in a heartbeat!
I Love the Atmosphere My Family Comes Back to the Beach House Every Year

Traveler Rating: 5 out of 5 stars

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The Beach House #17288 stayed July 2020. Courtney from Elkhart

I love the atmosphere my family comes back to the beach house every year! Martin the manager makes it such an enjoyable experience and goes above and beyond to help you have the best exp!
I Thought The Beach House Was Very Accommodating

Traveler Rating: 5 out of 5 stars

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The Beach House #17287 stayed July 2020. Frederick from Tipp City

I thought The Beach House was very accommodating. The beds were kind of rough, and there could be spot for cooking. But other than that it was very nice 👍!! The morning sunrise across Lake Huron was beautiful!!
This Was Our Second Stay at the Beach House

Traveler Rating: 5 out of 5 stars

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The Beach House #17284 stayed July 2020. Amy from Adrian

This was our second stay at the Beach House. We love the feel of the quaint little cabins and the beach is amazing! Upon arrival, the front desk attendant had upgraded us to a bigger cabin and that was as pleasant surprise!
Love It There

Traveler Rating: 5 out of 5 stars

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The Beach House #17277 stayed July 2020. Diane from Kendallville

Love it there. The beach and view is beautiful. Staff is friendly and helpful. My family and I go up almost every year and always stay there.
The Overall Stay Was Fine

Traveler Rating: 4 out of 5 stars

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The Beach House #17274 stayed June 2020. Patrick from Fraser

The overall stay was fine. The windows were unsafe they were so old you could hurt yourself opening and closing them. The beach was not cleaned at all for the season in terms of debris from nature and things washing ashore. Other than that it was a nice little beach house W a great view. There were major upgrades inside the cabins so they were like new. I just wished that the other two things were addressed and it would have been outstanding!
Beautiful View of the Lake

Traveler Rating: 5 out of 5 stars

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The Beach House #17268 stayed June 2020. Andrea from Jackson

Beautiful view of the lake. Simple basic cottage was clean. Martin was very helpful. Lovely stay.
We Absolutely Loved the Quite and Private Cabins and Private Beach

Traveler Rating: 4 out of 5 stars

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The Beach House #17261 stayed July 2020. Rad from Mackinaw City

We absolutely loved the quite and private cabins and private beach. Wanted to get away from HOTEL environment and found this lovely, very clean and friendly place along the Beach (and it was Clean and water was perfect)- defiantly a wonderful relaxing experience. Will return again to the Beach House with our Family. Close to downtown for shopping and dinner out. Plus shuttle driver came and picked us up to take us to the Ferry Boat. Great location! Very happy customer.
Excellent Staff Very Knowledgeable

Traveler Rating: 5 out of 5 stars

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The Beach House #17253 stayed June 2020. Lisa from Stevens Point

Excellent staff very knowledgeable, and kind.
Excellent Staff Very Knowledgeable

Traveler Rating: 5 out of 5 stars

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The Beach House #17252 stayed June 2020. Lisa from Stevens Point

Excellent staff very knowledgeable, and kind.
Excellent Staff Very Knowledgeable

Traveler Rating: 5 out of 5 stars

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The Beach House #17243 stayed June 2020. Lisa from Stevens Point

Excellent staff very knowledgeable, and kind.
Unique Lodging on the Strais

Traveler Rating: 5 out of 5 stars

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The Beach House #17237 stayed June 2020. Trudy from North Fort Myers

Unique lodging on the Strais. cabins being updated . Manager Martin does a great job and makes all feel at home and welcome. Nice big beach
The Beach House Was Beautiful

Traveler Rating: 4 out of 5 stars

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The Beach House #17235 stayed June 2020. Christine from Stevens Point

The Beach House was beautiful! Being right on the beach was perfect. The cottages were clean, and Martin at the front desk was very helpful and friendly, as well as the rest of the staff. The only reason I didn't give 5 stars is due to the dorm size refrigerator. I would definitely visit again!
Clean

Traveler Rating: 5 out of 5 stars

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The Beach House #17230 stayed June 2020. Clayton from Grand Rapids

Clean. Updated interior. Safely distanced from neighbors. Beautiful sunrises over lake.
My Husband and I Stayed Here for One Night

Traveler Rating: 4 out of 5 stars

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The Beach House #17223 stayed June 2020. Aneta from Vernon Hills

My husband and I stayed here for one night. We met very friendly staff and helpful with all information. The beach house was very clean.
We Had a Great Time

Traveler Rating: 5 out of 5 stars

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The Beach House #17219 stayed June 2020. Amy from Flint

We had a great time, loved the updated cabins too. A nice beach and staff. We will definitely come again.
Everything Was Absolutely Perfect

Traveler Rating: 5 out of 5 stars

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The Beach House #17214 stayed June 2020. Megan from Milford

Everything was absolutely perfect. This is my second time staying here, the last time was several years ago, when I was very young. As an adult I’ve moved away from Michigan and had wanted to share the Ares around where I grew up with people in my life now. The Beach House has changed and been updated since then, but even with COVID still looming it was an absolutely amazing escape back to the best memories of my childhood. This place offers the unique, friendly and personable atmosphere of a small lakeside cabin with the added bonus of being so close (within walking distance) to all of the best that Mackinaw City has to offer - including a gorgeous view of the Mackinac Bridge and Mackinac Island. It’s a perfect balance of being “right down the street” and “away from it all” at the same time, plus amazing owners and staff - literally the best things anyone could want in a vacation location!
Great Area Very Friendly Staff Great View

Traveler Rating: 5 out of 5 stars

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The Beach House #17212 stayed June 2020. Jerry from Brunswick

Great area very friendly staff great view
The Management at The Beach House Was Very Friendly and Welcoming

Traveler Rating: 5 out of 5 stars

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The Beach House #17206 stayed June 2020. Jennifer from Flat Rock

The management at The Beach House was very friendly and welcoming. The cabins are adorable. 10 out of 10 would stay there again.
The Stay Was on Short Notice but the Manager Improved Our Room for a Better View

Traveler Rating: 5 out of 5 stars

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The Beach House #17205 stayed June 2020. Richard from Byron Center

The stay was on short notice but the manager improved our room for a better view. He called make sure our arrival time was ok but had planned to leave key in door if we were late. Explained the new rules and was friendly on multiple times we crossed path on the property.
Great Location

Traveler Rating: 5 out of 5 stars

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The Beach House #17198 stayed June 2020. Allan from Crown Point

Great location, clean, well-kept grounds, and safe. Martin does a wonderful job, very friendly and works hard. When we come back we will stay here again.
Manager Was Very Helpful

Traveler Rating: 5 out of 5 stars

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The Beach House #17184 stayed June 2020. James from Howard

Manager was very helpful! He accommodated all of our needs! Will recommend to all our friends!
Martin is the Best

Traveler Rating: 5 out of 5 stars

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The Beach House #17182 stayed June 2020. Rachel from Kalamazoo

Martin is the best! He does a fine job keeping up the cottage homes. He deserves a raise.
We Had Such an Amazing Time

Traveler Rating: 5 out of 5 stars

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The Beach House #17176 stayed June 2020. Lindsay from Rossford

We had such an amazing time. The cottage was clean, newly renovated with new carpet and beautiful wood slats. Martin was so friendly and helpful as the on site manager. We were able to bring our dog on vacation for once to boot! We enjoyed the cozy fire pit and big swing on the beach. We would definitely stay again!
Absolutely Perfect

Traveler Rating: 5 out of 5 stars

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The Beach House #17174 stayed June 2020. Linsey from Ypsilanti

Absolutely perfect! Property was beautiful and exactly what we expected!
Great Cabin with Nice Notty Pine Interior

Traveler Rating: 5 out of 5 stars

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The Beach House #17172 stayed June 2020. Sarah from Morley

Great cabin with nice notty pine interior. Bed was comfortable. Good access to Lake Huron beach. Friendly staff at front desk. Appreciate that pets are allowed.
This Was an AMAZING Place to Stay

Traveler Rating: 5 out of 5 stars

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The Beach House #17164 stayed June 2020. Ashleigh from Mount Pleasant

This was an AMAZING place to stay, I’ll most definitely stay again. The owner was so nice and accommodating, the cabins are spacious and beds are comfortable. Even if you don’t get a beach front you’re still a hop skip and a step away.
The Management Personnel Was Awesome

Traveler Rating: 5 out of 5 stars

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The Beach House #17162 stayed June 2020. Bethel from Grand Rapids

The management personnel was awesome. Anytime we had a question he was right there to answer. The cabins are roomy and very comfy
I Love Staying at the Beach House

Traveler Rating: 5 out of 5 stars

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The Beach House #17148 stayed May 2020. Jaimee from Grass Lake Charter Township

I love staying at the beach house, the staff is super nice and the cabins are super cute! The price is affordable and the beach is clean. Thank you!!!
It’s Always a Pleasure Visiting Mackinaw City

Traveler Rating: 5 out of 5 stars

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The Beach House #17145 stayed May 2020. Tae from Belding

It’s always a pleasure visiting Mackinaw City. Staff and employees are always very friendly. The Beach House was well kept and very accommodating, especially given that they had 5 days to get ready.
Was More Than I Had Hoped

Traveler Rating: 5 out of 5 stars

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The Beach House #17039 stayed October 2019. Theresa from Hamilton

Was more than I had hoped.... Great customer service & very clean
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