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The Beach House: 421 Hotel Reviews
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The Beach House
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28 rooms on property
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11490 West US 23
Mackinaw City, MI 49701
Toll-Free: 800-262-5353Mackinaw City, MI 49701
28 rooms on property
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FREE Wi-Fi
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. 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.
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. 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
4.4
out of
5
based on the following
421 user reviews from real surveys by real customers that actually stayed at the hotel.
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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!These comments are from a verified stay
5 people found this helpful. Did you find this helpful?|Clean. Updated interior. Safely distanced from neighbors. Beautiful sunrises over lake.These comments are from a verified stay7 people found this helpful. Did you find this helpful?|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.These comments are from a verified stay4 people found this helpful. Did you find this helpful?|We had a great time, loved the updated cabins too. A nice beach and staff. We will definitely come again.These comments are from a verified stay12 people found this helpful. Did you find this helpful?|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!These comments are from a verified stay7 people found this helpful. Did you find this helpful?|Great area very friendly staff great viewThese comments are from a verified stay6 people found this helpful. Did you find this helpful?|The management at The Beach House was very friendly and welcoming. The cabins are adorable. 10 out of 10 would stay there again.These comments are from a verified stay10 people found this helpful. Did you find this helpful?|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.These comments are from a verified stay13 people found this helpful. Did you find this helpful?|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.These comments are from a verified stay7 people found this helpful. Did you find this helpful?|Manager was very helpful! He accommodated all of our needs! Will recommend to all our friends!These comments are from a verified stay5 people found this helpful. Did you find this helpful?|Martin is the best! He does a fine job keeping up the cottage homes. He deserves a raise.These comments are from a verified stay12 people found this helpful. Did you find this helpful?|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!These comments are from a verified stay10 people found this helpful. Did you find this helpful?|Absolutely perfect! Property was beautiful and exactly what we expected!These comments are from a verified stay9 people found this helpful. Did you find this helpful?|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.These comments are from a verified stay7 people found this helpful. Did you find this helpful?|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.These comments are from a verified stay8 people found this helpful. Did you find this helpful?|The management personnel was awesome. Anytime we had a question he was right there to answer. The cabins are roomy and very comfyThese comments are from a verified stay4 people found this helpful. Did you find this helpful?|5 out of 5 stars
The Beach HouseThe Beach House Jaimee from Grass Lake Charter Township stayed in May 2020I 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!!!These comments are from a verified stay7 people found this helpful. Did you find this helpful?|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.These comments are from a verified stay7 people found this helpful. Did you find this helpful?|Was more than I had hoped.... Great customer service & very cleanThese comments are from a verified stay32 people found this helpful. Did you find this helpful?|We absolutely loved the charm of these little cottages! The pool and hot tub area was wonderful. When we arrived we were greeted by a very friendly and welcoming man at the front desk.These comments are from a verified stay36 people found this helpful. Did you find this helpful?|This is a charming location to stay in Mackinaw City. Cute cottages and their property is right on the beach. Our host was very nice and accommodating. The prices are amazingly cheap! We were able to buy our Ferry tickets right there at a discount and our host gave us great recommendations for breakfast and dinner. We highly recommend eating at the Hook restaurant. It has a great view, the staff is super nice and the food was fantastic. I would highly recommend the Lobster Mac and Cheese - it's the best I've ever had.These comments are from a verified stay31 people found this helpful. Did you find this helpful?|Awesome! Cabins were very comfortable, views were amazing and the manager was extremely helpful. Plan to return.These comments are from a verified stay27 people found this helpful. Did you find this helpful?|Cottages are dated but a sentimental throw back to our vacations growing up.These comments are from a verified stay34 people found this helpful. Did you find this helpful?|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.These comments are from a verified stay34 people found this helpful. Did you find this helpful?|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 IThese comments are from a verified stay30 people found this helpful. Did you find this helpful?|Very enjoyable very clean place love the view of the lake and the island.great place will definitely go backThese comments are from a verified stay33 people found this helpful. Did you find this helpful?|The cabins are clean, they have made several updates! They even accommodated our dog. Many of the cabins offer a view of Mackinaw Island!These comments are from a verified stay49 people found this helpful. Did you find this helpful?|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!These comments are from a verified stay32 people found this helpful. Did you find this helpful?|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.These comments are from a verified stay34 people found this helpful. Did you find this helpful?|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!These comments are from a verified stay32 people found this helpful. Did you find this helpful?|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 stayThese comments are from a verified stay27 people found this helpful. Did you find this helpful?|Great place to stay Was right on the lake and they are pet friendly!!!! Will be back again and wound recommendThese comments are from a verified stay31 people found this helpful. Did you find this helpful?|Nothing fancy. We had a small cottage which was perfect for what we wanted.These comments are from a verified stay40 people found this helpful. Did you find this helpful?|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.These comments are from a verified stay34 people found this helpful. Did you find this helpful?|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.These comments are from a verified stay39 people found this helpful. Did you find this helpful?|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!These comments are from a verified stay39 people found this helpful. Did you find this helpful?|Loved the cabins, and Martin was a great help whenever we needed anything!These comments are from a verified stay39 people found this helpful. Did you find this helpful?|Great service, beautiful view !These comments are from a verified stay46 people found this helpful. Did you find this helpful?|The cabin was cute!!! It was exactly what we needed and made our stay very comfortable.These comments are from a verified stay47 people found this helpful. Did you find this helpful?|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.These comments are from a verified stay38 people found this helpful. Did you find this helpful?|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!These comments are from a verified stay44 people found this helpful. Did you find this helpful?|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.These comments are from a verified stay57 people found this helpful. Did you find this helpful?|Great service. As advertised.These comments are from a verified stay37 people found this helpful. Did you find this helpful?|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!These comments are from a verified stay37 people found this helpful. Did you find this helpful?|The host was a very nice man and extremely helpful. I even extended my stay by a day.These comments are from a verified stay53 people found this helpful. Did you find this helpful?|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.These comments are from a verified stay61 people found this helpful. Did you find this helpful?|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.These comments are from a verified stay34 people found this helpful. Did you find this helpful?|I love staying here, second year in a row. Clean and well managedThese comments are from a verified stay37 people found this helpful. Did you find this helpful?|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!These comments are from a verified stay49 people found this helpful. Did you find this helpful?|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!These comments are from a verified stay41 people found this helpful. Did you find this helpful?|Traveler Reviews (301-350 of 421)We welcome your reviews. We do have some rules. 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