The Beach House

Hotels
Independent
8.2 (137 reviews)
11490 Us Hwy 23, Mackinaw City, Michigan, 49701 , Mackinaw City , US

Facilities

Boat tours nearby
Parasailing nearby
Free WiFi
Designated smoking area
Picnic area
Golfing nearby
Hiking/biking trails nearby
Front desk (limited hours)
On private beach
Parasailing nearby
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Review Highlights

Pros:
Friendly staff
Clean cabins
Great location
Cons:
Dated furniture
Poor connectivity with outlets

Categories

Cleanliness
8.08
Rooms were clean but very dated according to some reviews.
Service
8.55
Staff was friendly and helpful, contributing positively to the overall experience.
Location
8.59
Nice beach access and waterfront location were appreciated.
Room Quality
7.54
Cabins are very dated with old furniture, although several reviews mentioned comfort.
Amenities
8.07
Amenities were suitable for a beach stay, but some are outdated.
Value for Money
8.03
Reasonable pricing, though some felt they could have found better options.
Food and Beverage
8.28
No specific comments on food and beverage, rated standard for a hotel of this tier.
Overall Experience
8.45
Overall, guests had a good experience with a willingness to return.
* This sentiment is summarized by AI based on user reviews.
Updated at: 2026-01-09 19:56

Property Description

Beachfront Relaxation: Enjoy direct access to Lake Huron for a day of sun and sand at our private beach.

Leisure Facilities: Take advantage of our indoor pool, spa tub, and picnic area for a fun-filled stay.

Convenient Amenities: From complimentary Wi-Fi to free self-parking, we provide all the essentials for a hassle-free visit.

Don't miss a chance to unwind by the beach and explore the nearby attractions. Book your stay at The Beach House for a memorable Mackinaw City getaway.

Important information:

  • This property's policy is to refuse certain bookings for the purpose of group events or parties, including pre-wedding stag/bachelor and hen/bachelorette parties.
  • The property is professionally cleaned.
  • Contactless check-out is available.

Check-in and check-out hours:
Check-out: 11:00 AM
Airport code: PLN

Property Policies

  • Pets

    Pets not allowed

  • Check-in & Check-out

    Contactless check-out is available

  • Accessibility

    No elevators

  • Health & Safety

    Property uses a professional cleaning service

  • General

    Professional property host/manager

Location

Guest Reviews

8.2
Based on 137 reviews
Cleanliness: 8.08
Service: 8.55
Location: 8.59
Room Quality: 7.54
Amenities: 8.07
Value for Money: 8.03
Food and Beverage: 8.28
Overall Experience: 8.45
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Linda couple us
10
Nice facility close to town and the beach.
Pros:

Newly remodeled

Cons:

The circuit was tripped for 1/2 the cottage - figured it out after a while so it wasn’t a big problem.

2026-06-22 via Nuitee
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Elizabeth couple us
7
2026-06-21 via Nuitee
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Lori couple us
3
First time to this city and we saw many nicer places to stay. We won't stay here again.
Pros:

Location was nice to be right on the water. The surrounds were quiet, but parking was cramped.

Cons:

First impression of the site: I wasn't sure if it was operating as the front flowers and weeds were so overgrown.
The person checking us in said the heat in our room would only go to 70. Probably because the area where the water lines came in you could see the ground.
Found blood stains on a pillow...yuck.
Be cautious, the outside pictures of the units are the newer cabins, which they only have three of them. We were offered an upgrade for an additional $100/night, but declined.

2026-06-18 via Nuitee
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Tajinderpal family_with_children it
10
2026-06-17 via Nuitee
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Angela solo_traveller ca
9
We enjoyed everything about it & glad we upgraded to beach front
Pros:

The location was great.
The cabin was clean & quaint
The service was great & friendly

Cons:

Just the fish flies were bad

2026-06-16 via Nuitee
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Fossee couple us
10
2026-06-16 via Nuitee
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Lisa couple us
10
Very excited about the upgrade.
Pros:

The room was very nice.

Cons:

It was right next to the road, but it worked out fine.

2026-06-15 via Nuitee
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O'Hara solo_traveller us
10
Try this place
Pros:

Close to everything, shuttle so we saved money on parking, clean, our own little beach, quiet too. Loved it!

Cons:

Nothing

2026-06-12 via Nuitee
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MENDY solo_traveller us
10
Great Stay!
Pros:

The location. The room. The beach. The cottage had a microwave, fridge. The A/C worked really well. The temperature in the shower was excellent. The bed was comfortable. There was sufficient pillows, shampoo, soap, cups and towels!!!! Mr. Martin was wonderful! He upgraded us to a bigger, fabulous room.

Cons:

Honestly, everything was perfect. I would advise future guests that there is no Uber or taxis in Mackinaw City! Reserve a shuttle ride from Pellonston Airport ahead of time! The hubby and I walked from the cottage into town. It's about a 2-3 mile walk. Again, there is no Uber or Taxis! There are several restaurants within the walking distance. "Joanne's" make the most delicious doughnuts!

2026-06-11 via Nuitee
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Richard family_with_children us
9
Pros:

Great beach view, very clean and comfortable.

Cons:

My only complaint is the screen door for the cabin we stayed in slams too loud and fast. It broke the skin on my ankle multiple times throughout my stay and the slam is very abrupt and loud.

2026-06-09 via Nuitee
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Paula solo_traveller us
10
Pros:

Everything was great. Perfect location close to everything. Wonderful beach right out the front of. Comfortable and clean. Loop

2026-06-08 via Nuitee
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Nicole solo_traveller us
8
Pros:

Die Lage

2026-06-06 via Nuitee
M
Manish couple us
4
Disappointed
Pros:

location

Cons:

Room was to small, no charging port, beds are not comfortable, sofa is very dirty

2026-05-26 via Nuitee
D
Deni solo_traveller us
10
2026-05-26 via Nuitee
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Devi Raj solo_traveller us
10
Pros:

The receptionist is great! The kindest person you can meet. He stayed late to hand us the keys and didn't say a word about it. In fact he was super nice even when he needn't be

2026-05-18 via Nuitee
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thomas couple ca
10
I would come back here in a minute
Pros:

Beautiful view, quaint cottage with sand Beach

2026-05-14 via Nuitee
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Jose family_with_children us
10
2026-05-13 via Nuitee
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Barbara extended_group us
10
We had a great stay and would highly recommend it to anyone traveling in the area.
Pros:

The cabin was clean, great beds and nice to be close to the water.

2026-05-11 via Nuitee
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Neo couple us
8
2026-05-10 via Nuitee
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Heartfillia couple us
10
It was a refreshing trip that helped us reconnect with ourselves.
Pros:

I loved how everyone was so friendly, a dream had stories to share about places for us to visit.

Cons:

I have nothing to complain about.

2026-05-06 via Nuitee