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Amenities were suitable for a beach stay, but some are outdated.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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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
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Alyssa couple us
2
Disappointing
Pros:

Property had a lot of potential

Cons:

Our experience here wasn’t what we had hoped for our 1st anniversary trip. Check in on the website says 4-9 and we recieved a call from Martin at 6:30 asking where we were as he was eager to close up since he’s been working 16 hour days since April. We were on the Island and felt as if we had to rush to get there. I had explained that the check out time on the website says it’s until 9 pm to which he stated the website wasn’t updated with the season hours. I called him back explaining we felt rushed and it didn’t seem fair for us to feel like we had to cut our vacation short, I asked if we went and found a room somewhere else if we would’ve been refunded so he could close up. He said no and then explained to take our time and he would wait and we were the last ones he was waiting on. We got there and he was nice and gave us some casino credits then went on to explain we weren’t getting the room we booked and paid for, he moved us to a different room which was tucked away in the “woods” which was a cabin with no lights or visible from the road because it was tucked in between 3 other cabins. Definitely not the cabin we thought we were booking by the water/beach. We had to walk a dark pathway to get there using our phone flashlights so we didn’t fall since there were no lights and the porch light was out on our cabin. I think our room was sold to someone else and he gave us this room instead. The whole situation felt off to us and didn't feel safe. Needless to say we were very disappointed and ended up not staying here for the night. We went somewhere else that could better accommodate us.

2026-01-19 via Nuitee
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Jarold couple us
10
Fantastic thats all I can say it was as you would expect! 10/10!!
Pros:

Everything was absolutely fantastic!! Very clean and nice cabins!

Cons:

Nothing everything was perfect

2026-01-19 via Nuitee
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Bill couple us
8
2026-01-19 via Nuitee
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Heath couple us
8
Great location with a very clean family friendly beach.
Pros:

Very clean property and the beach was great. Staff was very friendly. Cabin was cozy and close to everything.

Cons:

Really not even worth mentioning but the bathroom sink was literally the size of a shoebox, my wife couldn't even wash her face before bed.

2026-01-19 via Nuitee
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Sandra family_with_children us
10
Pros:

Beautiful cabin spacious well accommodating our needs. Peaceful and pleasant with beautiful views of Mackinaw Bridge Mackinaw Island right on the beach and lake. Very close to Mackinaw city. Relaxing and enjoyable weekend with Truck show and parade Saturday. Will recommend to friends. Manager was pleasant and made sure our weekend was nice and we had everything we needed.
Thank you so much .

Cons:

There was not anything or a situation we did not like.

2026-01-19 via Nuitee
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Andrea family_with_children us
10
2026-01-19 via Nuitee
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Mary couple us
9
Very clean. Comfortable bed.
Pros:

Very clean. Beautiful beach. Good service.very

2026-01-19 via Nuitee
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Carole family_with_children us
10
Loved the new cabins. Would go back.
Pros:

We stayed in one of the new cottages and it was perfect. My priority is cleanliness and this cabin was clean. The location on the beach exceeded my expectations. I recommend this to other families!

2026-01-19 via Nuitee
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Scott extended_group us
10
Great stay
Pros:

Location was great right off the Lake. Comfortable and very clean. We were vacationing with friends and facilite offered us a joint cabin which was awesome

Cons:

There was construction and it was very loud in the morning.

2026-01-19 via Nuitee
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Donald couple us
10
2026-01-19 via Nuitee
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BARBARA couple us
9
2026-01-19 via Nuitee
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lance couple us
9
2025-11-29 via Nuitee
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Marissa extended_group us
10
2025-11-03 via Nuitee
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Barbara extended_group us
10
Cozy, RUSTIC, log cabin, beach cottage that made for a warm, pleasant stay. Will return here.
Pros:

Cozy RUSTIC, individual cabin directly ON THE BEACH. We had a small porch with chairs to sit and look at the view of the Mackinaw Bridge, and Mackinaw Island. The beach was lovely and only a stone's throw to the water. There was the ability to bring your own wood for a bonfire on the beach. The room was very comfortable and very clean. Loved having a couch and small kitchen cubby with fridge, microwave and coffee maker. Mathew was friendly, helpful and sweet when checking in. A TOTAL DELIGHT. Loved the rustic, log cabin feel--warm and cozy.

Make sure to ask where the porch light switch is located.

Cons:

We couldn't find the switch for the porch light so had to unload in the dark. It was a challenge since we had to walk on the sand to get to our front door. Later Matthew told us where the light switch was. We would never have guessed. Next time, we'll unpack the car in the light of day.

2025-10-20 via Nuitee