The Beach House: 407 Hotel Reviews
We welcome your reviews. We do have some rules. This site is restricted to reviews that involve the hotel visitors’ experiences from email surveys sent to guests. We verify that the reviewer has stayed at the hotel and any details described before posting the review. Reviews from people whose hotel stays cannot be verified are not posted. We also do not post reviews that include personal attacks, defamatory language or offensive and abusive language. This site is restricted to reviews collected by the Mackinaw City Chamber of Tourism.
- Mackinaw City Hotels
- The Beach House: Hotel Reviews
The Beach House
28 rooms on property
Hotel Website
The Beach House
Traveler reviews
11490 West US 23
Mackinaw City, MI 49701
Toll-Free: 800-262-5353Mackinaw City, MI 49701
28 rooms on property
Hotel Website
FREE Wi-Fi
FREE Indoor Waterpark
Make a Reservation
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.- #15
- of Mackinaw City Hotels from Traveler Reviews
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
407 user reviews from real surveys by real customers that actually stayed at the hotel.
-
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.These comments are from a verified stay77 people found this helpful. Did you find this helpful?|Friendly serives also very helpfulThese comments are from a verified stay56 people found this helpful. Did you find this helpful?|Very nice and Helpful staff, Great room and great viewsThese comments are from a verified stay39 people found this helpful. Did you find this helpful?|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 backThese comments are from a verified stay52 people found this helpful. Did you find this helpful?|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.These comments are from a verified stay63 people found this helpful. Did you find this helpful?|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.These comments are from a verified stay56 people found this helpful. Did you find this helpful?|Rustic old cabins on a great beach and close proximity to everything the area has to offer visitors.These comments are from a verified stay55 people found this helpful. Did you find this helpful?|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.These comments are from a verified stay52 people found this helpful. Did you find this helpful?|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!These comments are from a verified stay67 people found this helpful. Did you find this helpful?|We've been coming here for years and the cottages are still Spartan but well maintained. A charming place to spend a weekend.These comments are from a verified stay43 people found this helpful. Did you find this helpful?|Great location! Very accommodating.These comments are from a verified stay53 people found this helpful. Did you find this helpful?|Had a great time. Really enjoyed the beach house.These comments are from a verified stay50 people found this helpful. Did you find this helpful?|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.These comments are from a verified stay54 people found this helpful. Did you find this helpful?|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.These comments are from a verified stay64 people found this helpful. Did you find this helpful?|
The Beach HouseThe Beach House Trudy from North Fort Myers stayed in September 2018Clean 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 cleanThese comments are from a verified stay53 people found this helpful. Did you find this helpful?|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.These comments are from a verified stay53 people found this helpful. Did you find this helpful?|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!These comments are from a verified stay56 people found this helpful. Did you find this helpful?|I loved it the people were amazing. The time flew by and we didn't want to leave.These comments are from a verified stay69 people found this helpful. Did you find this helpful?|Perfect clean little cottages,perfect location.will be back next summerThese comments are from a verified stay60 people found this helpful. Did you find this helpful?|The staff was phenomenal! They even upgraded us since it was our honeymoon. Nice to be right on the beach!These comments are from a verified stay72 people found this helpful. Did you find this helpful?|Comfy, Relaxing,Hospitable, Excellent!These comments are from a verified stay60 people found this helpful. Did you find this helpful?|Nice cottage feeling. Great location and nice people.These comments are from a verified stay50 people found this helpful. Did you find this helpful?|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 atThese comments are from a verified stay60 people found this helpful. Did you find this helpful?|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.These comments are from a verified stay60 people found this helpful. Did you find this helpful?|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!These comments are from a verified stay54 people found this helpful. Did you find this helpful?|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.These comments are from a verified stay56 people found this helpful. Did you find this helpful?|Older but clean cottagesThese comments are from a verified stay54 people found this helpful. Did you find this helpful?|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!These comments are from a verified stay55 people found this helpful. Did you find this helpful?|Accommodations were good. Some updates needed to the cottage would be nice. Food choices were okThese comments are from a verified stay55 people found this helpful. Did you find this helpful?|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 againThese comments are from a verified stay66 people found this helpful. Did you find this helpful?|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!These comments are from a verified stay68 people found this helpful. Did you find this helpful?|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.These comments are from a verified stay69 people found this helpful. Did you find this helpful?|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.These comments are from a verified stay96 people found this helpful. Did you find this helpful?|Everything was clean, pool was great (very warm). staff was very helpful. had a great time!!!These comments are from a verified stay73 people found this helpful. Did you find this helpful?|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.These comments are from a verified stay87 people found this helpful. Did you find this helpful?|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!These comments are from a verified stay82 people found this helpful. Did you find this helpful?|Great experience overall. Cute little place, nice staff. Heat in room didn't really seem to work and it got cold over night.These comments are from a verified stay92 people found this helpful. Did you find this helpful?|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.These comments are from a verified stay77 people found this helpful. Did you find this helpful?|Great for basics, nice view and a clean beach. Plenty of hot water and a short trip to everything in townThese comments are from a verified stay63 people found this helpful. Did you find this helpful?|Very clean and comfortable stay. Right on the beach and we were able to see the bridge from the beach.These comments are from a verified stay82 people found this helpful. Did you find this helpful?|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.These comments are from a verified stay83 people found this helpful. Did you find this helpful?|The cottage was clean and well-maintained. We got great tourist information from the front desk. Great vacation.These comments are from a verified stay96 people found this helpful. Did you find this helpful?|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!These comments are from a verified stay88 people found this helpful. Did you find this helpful?|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.These comments are from a verified stay86 people found this helpful. Did you find this helpful?|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.These comments are from a verified stay104 people found this helpful. Did you find this helpful?|Room was clean and cozy. We loved the fresh muffins and coffee in the morning. The owner was very helpful and friendly.These comments are from a verified stay87 people found this helpful. Did you find this helpful?|Helpful, courteous staff. Beautiful location. Great stay!These comments are from a verified stay85 people found this helpful. Did you find this helpful?|The Beach House was exactly what I was looking for while on vacation; my own little spot on the beach. It's too bad there aren't more in the area. Martin was a wonderful host. He made sure I had everything I needed and provided me with suggestions. He even called for shuttle service with Shepler's for my trip to the island. Sheplers is top notch! How wonderful to be picked up and dropped off, right from my hotel. They are so friendly and helpful. The Island Book Store was wonderful. I met a very interesting Michigan author. Kilwins was excellent. I had to stop one more time before I departed. I wish I could have stayed longer! I would love to stay at The Beach House in the future. It's an excellent place to write. The history is my favorite. I wrote about my visit in my weekly column, in the Norton Lakeshore Examiner. Thank you TammyThese comments are from a verified stay92 people found this helpful. Did you find this helpful?|Dog friendly, friendly staff, clean cottage. Beautiful beach. Perfect for what we were looking for. We would stay again.These comments are from a verified stay96 people found this helpful. Did you find this helpful?|Really nice. Need to update a few things.These comments are from a verified stay94 people found this helpful. Did you find this helpful?|Traveler Reviews (351-400 of 407)