The Beach House: 63 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

Toll-Free: 800-262-5353
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 63 user reviews.

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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.
Rustic Old Cabins on a Great Beach and Close Proximity to Everything the Area Has to Offer Visitors

Traveler Rating: 4 out of 5 stars

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The Beach House #15352 stayed September 2018. John from Auburn

Rustic old cabins on a great beach and close proximity to everything the area has to offer visitors.
I Knew It Was a Little Rustic and We Were Properly Prepared

Traveler Rating: 5 out of 5 stars

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The Beach House #15350 stayed September 2018. David from Greentown

I knew it was a little rustic and we were properly prepared. Martin up front was great. He had all the information and recommendations we needed.
You Couldn't Ask for a Better Location

Traveler Rating: 4 out of 5 stars

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The Beach House #15348 stayed September 2018. Deborah from Otsego

You couldn't ask for a better location, especially if you love the beach. The cabins do need some updating, but they were cute and clean. Coffee and fresh muffins are available every morning!
We've Been Coming Here for Years and the Cottages Are Still Spartan but Well Maintained

Traveler Rating: 4 out of 5 stars

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The Beach House #15316 stayed September 2018. Leonard from Onsted

We've been coming here for years and the cottages are still Spartan but well maintained. A charming place to spend a weekend.
Great Location

Traveler Rating: 5 out of 5 stars

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The Beach House #15300 stayed September 2018. Dana from Chesterfield

Great location! Very accommodating.
Had a Great Time

Traveler Rating: 5 out of 5 stars

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The Beach House #15285 stayed September 2018. Karen from Topeka

Had a great time. Really enjoyed the beach house.
We Wanted a Quaint Cottage and Were Not Disappointed

Traveler Rating: 5 out of 5 stars

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The Beach House #15279 stayed September 2018. Doug from Shelbyville

We wanted a quaint cottage and were not disappointed. Our little cottage was so cute. Also clean with a comfortable bed and very nice pillows.
Got Bumped from Solo Cottage on Beach to Duplex Cottage on Beach Which Was Still Great

Traveler Rating: 4 out of 5 stars

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The Beach House #15266 stayed September 2018. Cindy from Mishawaka

Got bumped from solo cottage on beach to duplex cottage on beach which was still great. Would give 5 stars if hadn't been bumped. Nice beach. Cottages were older but clean and updated.
Clean Simple Cabins

Traveler Rating: 5 out of 5 stars

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The Beach House #15264 stayed September 2018. Trudy from North Fort Myers

Clean simple cabins, great for family , room to eat inside. Beautiful view, nice beach area with chairs and picnic tables. Manager very friendly and accommodating , as well as staff . Pool area clean
The Cottage Was So Charming

Traveler Rating: 5 out of 5 stars

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The Beach House #15172 stayed August 2018. Douglas from Naperville

The cottage was so charming, comfortable and accommodating. Our particular cottage was right on the beach and the beach itself was a amazing. The hotel staff was extremely accommodating and friendly.
Martin Was Great

Traveler Rating: 5 out of 5 stars

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The Beach House #15171 stayed August 2018. Lisa from Ionia

Martin was great!!! He is very accommodating and friendly. We were fortunate to have a cabin that had new carpet and mattresses. We had a great time!! Thanks for everything Martin!! See you soon!
I Loved It the People Were Amazing

Traveler Rating: 5 out of 5 stars

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The Beach House #15157 stayed August 2018. Nicole from Chesaning

I loved it the people were amazing. The time flew by and we didn't want to leave.
Perfect Clean Little Cottages

Traveler Rating: 5 out of 5 stars

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The Beach House #15155 stayed August 2018. Elizabeth from Monclova

Perfect clean little cottages,perfect location.will be back next summer
The Staff Was Phenomenal

Traveler Rating: 5 out of 5 stars

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The Beach House #15117 stayed July 2018. Kasara from Delta

The staff was phenomenal! They even upgraded us since it was our honeymoon. Nice to be right on the beach!
Comfy

Traveler Rating: 5 out of 5 stars

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The Beach House #15111 stayed August 2018. Linda from Sturgis

Comfy, Relaxing,Hospitable, Excellent!
Nice Cottage Feeling

Traveler Rating: 4 out of 5 stars

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The Beach House #15109 stayed August 2018. Lisa from Lakeview

Nice cottage feeling. Great location and nice people.
I Had Such an Awful Stay Last Year at Sunrise Beach Resort That I Almost Did Not Come Back This Year

Traveler Rating: 5 out of 5 stars

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The Beach House #15096 stayed August 2018. Terri from Valparaiso

I had such an awful stay last year at sunrise beach resort that I almost did not come back this year. I was so happy to find a new place that was great to stay at
We LOVED The Beach House

Traveler Rating: 5 out of 5 stars

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The Beach House #15095 stayed August 2018. Alison from Wahpetin

We LOVED The Beach House. Our cottage was right on the beach, beautiful views. Only wished there was more than 1 spot for a campfire, so we were not able to have one. Otherwise, perfect view of the Friday night fireworks & staff was friendly.
The Cabins Are Old and Not in Very Good Shape and the Beds Were Very Uncomfortable

Traveler Rating: 4 out of 5 stars

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The Beach House #15069 stayed August 2018. Bonnie from Jackson

The cabins are old and not in very good shape and the beds were very uncomfortable. But, we loved the location! We had a beach front cabin and we truly enjoyed being right on the beach. It was awesome for my kids and oh my gosh, what a view! If you're looking for a nice hotel room, the cabins aren't a good choice for you. But if you don't mind older, more rustic accommodations and you value the view and the access to the beach, you will love the cabins! We stayed one night in the main house on the 2nd floor. It was much newer and had very nice beds. It was huge and had 3 queen beds. That room was very nice and had a balcony facing the water. It does not have a kitchenette, though. Overall I was very happy with our stay! I had read reviews and I knew what to expect. I would definitely stay there again!
Our Stay Was Great

Traveler Rating: 5 out of 5 stars

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The Beach House #14948 stayed July 2018. Jeremy from Rochester Hills

Our stay was great. Loved the location and direct access to the beach. I would just recommend The Beach House website be updated now that their are new owners. Firewood isn’t provided and the appliances are outdated. A few simple changes to some of the basic amenities would go a long way keeping this place a 5 Star.
Older but Clean Cottages

Traveler Rating: 5 out of 5 stars

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The Beach House #14947 stayed July 2018. Scott from White Lake

Older but clean cottages
We Spent 3 Nights at The Beach House

Traveler Rating: 5 out of 5 stars

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The Beach House #14821 stayed July 2018. Diane from Ira

We spent 3 nights at The Beach House. The location was perfect, at the end of the busy strip but within walking distance to shops. Our cabin was not on beach but only a few steps away. Martin, the manager, was very helpful and the morning muffins were real good. Cabins are vintage, clean and cooled with window air conditioner. Plan to go back and get beach front!
Accommodations Were Good

Traveler Rating: 4 out of 5 stars

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The Beach House #14813 stayed July 2018. Jerry from Cincinnati

Accommodations were good. Some updates needed to the cottage would be nice. Food choices were ok
The Hotel Was Right by the Beach

Traveler Rating: 5 out of 5 stars

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The Beach House #14805 stayed July 2018. Debra from Springfield

The hotel was right by the beach, a bit old and dated but very clean. The housekeeper cleaned daily which was needed because of the sand from the beach. I would definitely stay again
Cozy Friendly Stay with Beautiful Views

Traveler Rating: 5 out of 5 stars

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The Beach House, Mackinaw City, MI #14660 stayed July 2018. Courtney from Constantine

Beautiful views and staff was amazing and friendly! Heated pool beach access! A beautiful get away that the whole family including pets can enjoy!
These Little Cottages Were Simple and Basic

Traveler Rating: 4 out of 5 stars

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The Beach House #14538 stayed June 2018. Vickie from Marion

These little cottages were simple and basic, but a gem in among the high rise hotels. We had sand and the beach at our doorsteps. Swans floated by and a family of ducks waddled by. Loved our stay!
We Were Expecting a Vintage Cottage Right on the Lake

Traveler Rating: 4 out of 5 stars

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The Beach House #14466 stayed May 2018. Martha from Newberg

We were expecting a vintage cottage right on the lake, and that is exactly what we had - vintage meaning older fittings, and some worn plumbing fixtures - but that was part of the charm and the beach setting is wonderful. The morning breakfast muffins were delicious too! The cottage reminded me of the cabins in Maine in which my family used to stay decades ago, bringing back good memories. However, those who expect a fancy modern resort would be disappointed - even though the property' advertising is accurate.
Beautiful View

Traveler Rating: 5 out of 5 stars

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The Beach House, Mackinaw City, MI #14384 stayed May 2018. PB from Lawrenceburg

The view was gorgeous! The Cottages are old but a great place to stay especially with pets. If you're looking for a fancy place this would not be it... But was perfect for us! Great customer service by Martin
We Had Reservations to Stay at The Bridge House but Upon Arrival Were Told The Beach House Was Closed for the Season

Traveler Rating: 5 out of 5 stars

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The Beach House #14191 stayed October 2017. Angela from Byron Center

We had reservations to stay at The Bridge House but upon arrival were told The Beach House was closed for the season. We checked in at the Bridge Vista instead (per the sign at The Bridge House) and they were extremely accommodating to our reservation. The service at Bridge Vista was superb and the hotel itself was immaculate. The check-in lady got us checked into a king size bed with a Jacuzzi tub and charged us per our initial confirmation reservation. She was very nice and I felt her positive customer service alone was an example of how The Beach House and Bridge Vista conduct themselves.
Everything Was Clean

Traveler Rating: 5 out of 5 stars

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The Beach House #14150 stayed September 2017. Dean from Glen Ellyn

Everything was clean, pool was great (very warm). staff was very helpful. had a great time!!!
We Enjoyed the Beautiful Location of The Beach House

Traveler Rating: 5 out of 5 stars

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The Beach House #14124 stayed October 2017. Stephanie from Monroe

We enjoyed the beautiful location of The Beach House. The staff was very helpful and easy to communicate with. Mark made sure that we had everything we needed and provided helpful information about the area. House keeping was very efficient, our room was always tidied up in a timely manner. We look forward to staying there again next year.
The View Couldn't Be Beat

Traveler Rating: 5 out of 5 stars

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The Beach House #13979 stayed September 2017. Nancy from Adrian

The view couldn't be beat. Cabins are right on the beach. Step out your front door onto the sandy beach with porch swings and chairs. Across the water from the island and the bridge to the left. Just beautiful. The cabins are rustic, but just what you need. I would stay there again in a heart beat!
Great Experience Overall

Traveler Rating: 4 out of 5 stars

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The Beach House #13864 stayed September 2017. Megan from Hazel Park

Great experience overall. Cute little place, nice staff. Heat in room didn't really seem to work and it got cold over night.
Enjoyed Our Accommodations for Our Stay Which Included Bringing Our Pet

Traveler Rating: 4 out of 5 stars

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The Beach House #13825 stayed September 2017. Harold from Newport

Enjoyed our accommodations for our stay which included bringing our pet. Very clean and such beautiful views of the beach and water. We were welcomed to use the amenities. Would have liked to have used the fire pit, but it was filled with debris the first night. The second night is was clean and another guest had started a nice fire. We wish the reservation process had included the fees for bringing a pet. It was not much but I would have appreciated the heads up before we arrived at the cottages.
Great for Basics

Traveler Rating: 5 out of 5 stars

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The Beach House #13822 stayed September 2017. Walter from Plymouth

Great for basics, nice view and a clean beach. Plenty of hot water and a short trip to everything in town
Very Clean and Comfortable Stay

Traveler Rating: 4 out of 5 stars

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The Beach House #13705 stayed August 2017. Sandra from Battle Creek

Very clean and comfortable stay. Right on the beach and we were able to see the bridge from the beach.
The Beach Was Very Clean and Beautiful

Traveler Rating: 4 out of 5 stars

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The Beach House #13686 stayed August 2017. Roberta from Sault Ste Marie

The beach was very clean and beautiful!! We even had a sand crane hang out with us for the weekend. The hot tub and pool were very clean. The cabin was clean and well stocked with clean towels. The people working were very pleasant. We would love to come back.
The Cottage Was Clean and Well-maintained

Traveler Rating: 5 out of 5 stars

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The Beach House #13681 stayed August 2017. Qian from Melvindale

The cottage was clean and well-maintained. We got great tourist information from the front desk. Great vacation.
Perfect Little Place

Traveler Rating: 5 out of 5 stars

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The Beach House, Mackinaw City, MI #13643 stayed August 2017. Lisa H. from Davison

Rented the lakefront cottage for a weekend getaway....absolutely what we were looking for. Beautiful beach right off your porch. Gorgeous sunrises and walking distance to town. Perfect little place to relax with the availability for other activities close (ferries to the island, restaraunts in town, casino across the bridge) martin was very helpful and happy to give tips to get the most of your stay. Will definitely be coming back!
Loved the View

Traveler Rating: 4 out of 5 stars

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The Beach House #13547 stayed July 2017. Amy from Holt

Loved the view. Outdated but clean, lots of space and great location. My two year old loved watching the boats go out from his room. Will definitely stay again!
I Have Been Going to the Beach House Since the Eighties

Traveler Rating: 5 out of 5 stars

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The Beach House #13535 stayed July 2017. Joe from Washburn

I have been going to the Beach House since the eighties. I like the individual cabins and their arrangement on the property. It makes for both privacy and socializing with other guests. The cabins are clean and comfortable. The Beach House is BY FAR much better than the damn box hotels. I don't know of any other cabin places in the area, and I will definitely plan to stay at the Beach House in the future.
Loved This Place

Traveler Rating: 5 out of 5 stars

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The Beach House #13530 stayed July 2017. Justin from San Diego

Loved this place, it is 100% true to the Up North vibe. Cute, rustic place with superb hospitality. Loved the pool facilities and the bon fire at night. Spectacular views of the bridge from the beach. Overall an exceptional value! We were more than happy with our stay.
Room Was Clean and Cozy

Traveler Rating: 5 out of 5 stars

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The Beach House #13412 stayed July 2017. Amber from Remus

Room was clean and cozy. We loved the fresh muffins and coffee in the morning. The owner was very helpful and friendly.
Helpful

Traveler Rating: 5 out of 5 stars

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The Beach House #13395 stayed July 2017. Stacy from Kirksville

Helpful, courteous staff. Beautiful location. Great stay!
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