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Welcome to the Beach House Retreat!

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A wooden deck leading to a lake with a boat docked nearby.
A modern kitchen with wooden cabinets, granite countertops, a stainless steel stove, and a large island.
A single-story house with a porch, a small deck, and a circular emblem above the entrance.
A modern kitchen with wooden cabinets, a central island, and stainless steel appliances.
A modern kitchen with granite countertops, a dining area with a bench, and a television.

Reviews

9.2 out of 10
Wonderful

Highlights

  • Family fun awaits
    Top-rated for families.
  • Arcade/game room
    A rare find - fun for all ages with on-site arcade/game room.
  • Centrally-located
    You're never far from where you need to be with this convenient location.
  • Discover nearby landmarks
    Walk to Lake Missaukee

Popular amenities

  • Patio
  • Dog-friendly
  • Arcade/game room
  • Barbecue
  • Air-conditioning
  • Refrigerator

Explore the area

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Lake City, MI
  • Place, Lake Missaukee
    ‪2 min walk‬
  • Place, Maple Grove Park
    ‪2 min drive‬
  • Place, Miltner Park
    ‪2 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

2 bedrooms (sleeps 6)

Bedroom 1

1 Queen Bed and 1 Single Bunk Bed

Bedroom 2

1 Double Murphy Bed

1 bathroom

Bathroom 1

Shower only

Spaces

Deck or patio
Porch or lanai
Kitchen
Outdoor play area
Garden

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About the area

Lake City

Located in Lake City, this holiday home is in a rural area. Missaukee Golf Club and McGuire's Resort are worth checking out if an activity is on the agenda, while those wishing to experience the area's natural beauty can explore William Mitchell State Park and Lake Missaukee. Jet skiing and snorkelling offer great chances to get out on the surrounding water, or you can seek out an adventure with hiking and mountain biking nearby.
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Map
Lake City, MI

What's nearby

  • Lake Missaukee - 2 min walk - 0.2 km
  • Maple Grove Park - 2 min drive - 1.8 km
  • Miltner Park - 2 min drive - 2.2 km
  • Lake Cadillac - 16 min drive - 24.2 km
  • Caberfae Peaks Ski & Golf - 39 min drive - 66.9 km

Getting around

  • Traverse City, MI (TVC-Cherry Capital) - 57 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪McDonald's - ‬4 min drive
  • ‪Lake City Taphouse - ‬4 min drive
  • ‪Bowright Whiskey Company - ‬3 min drive
  • ‪B.C. Pizza - ‬4 min drive
  • ‪Countryside Grill - ‬8 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Welcome to the Beach House Retreat! pet-friendly?

Yes, this property allows dogs (limit 1 total) with a maximum weight of up to 23 kg per pet.

How much is parking at Welcome to the Beach House Retreat!?

On-site parking is available at the property.

What time is check-in at Welcome to the Beach House Retreat!?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Welcome to the Beach House Retreat!?

Checkout is at 10:00 AM.

Where is Welcome to the Beach House Retreat! located?

This family-friendly Lake City holiday home is located in a rural location, within 1 mi (2 km) of Lake Missaukee and Maple Grove Park. Miltner Park and Lake Sapphire are also within 3 miles (5 km).

Reviews

9.2

Wonderful

Reviews are presented in chronological order, subject to a moderation process, and verified unless otherwise labelled.
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Rating 10 - Excellent. 14 out of 21 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 5 out of 21 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 2 out of 21 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 21 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 21 reviews

9.6/10

Cleanliness

9.2/10

Check-in

9.4/10

Communication

9.6/10

Location

9.4/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
was so nice to get away and have the beach right so close.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2026
Response from VrboOwner on 30 July 2026
Thank you so much for the 10/10 review! We are thrilled to hear that you had a great getaway and enjoyed being so close to the beach. It was a pleasure hosting you, and we would love to welcome you back anytime!
Verified review

8/10 Good

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Overall we enjoyed our stay- we liked the beach access and the clean space. The house was comfortable and had lots of amenities. However the listing said there were 3 air conditioners- one in the living space and one in each bedroom- unfortunately this was not true. There was only one for the entire living space and it definitely didn’t keep up with the July heat. The grill was also not functional so we had to end up buying our own to be able to cook the food we brought. The neighbors are also pretty close. But overall we enjoyed our stay.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2026
Response from VrboOwner on 30 July 2026
Thank you for taking the time to share your feedback! We are so glad to hear that you enjoyed the clean space, comfortable setup, and beach access during your stay. We sincerely apologize for the discrepancies with the amenities during your visit. The air conditioning setup and the non-functional grill were unexpected issues, and we appreciate you bringing them to our attention so we could address them. Thank you for your patience, and we hope to have the opportunity to welcome you back for an even smoother stay in the future!
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Fun Fourth

Great place just off the lake with easy water access. Well stocked kitchen and plenty of beach and bath towels.
Stayed 5 nights in Jul 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Great place and close to the lake!

Our family of four (kids 2 and 4) stayed here and it was great! Very clean and a short walk to the lake. Having access to the garage and wagon was really nice as we could keep all of our lake gear in there each night before heading back to the lake the next day. We loved the lake! Would stay here again!
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Time at the lake

The lake was nice & private. We were there during the week so we had the beach to ourselves.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2023
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Peaceful Retreat

The house was very clean and had all the amenities we needed for a weeklong stay. The property manager was excellent. We enjoyed the peaceful neighborhood and close proximity to the beach, as well as being able to explore Lake City and Cadillac!
Stayed 6 nights in Jul 2022
Response from VrboOwner on 30 Aug 2022
Thanks so much for the review! I hope you can return soon!! Michelle Property Mgr
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Perfect little house close to the beach.

This property was very clean and better in person. Open floor plan and finished basement we’re nice. The only thing we didn’t have was air conditioning which was ok the week we were there since it was a cooler week. Definitely would recommend to friends and stay again!
Stayed 5 nights in Aug 2023
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Clean and modern little cottage

This was our 3rd year staying in Lake City but this was our favorite property to stay in! Clean and modern, this cottage has what you need! I loved having access to a washer and dryer, it made packing for a family of 4 for 7 days so much easier! The walk to the private beach was short and we enjoyed our time in the water. My family would highly recommend staying at this property!
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2022
Response from VrboOwner on 30 Aug 2022
So glad you had a good stay! I hope you can return someday soon!! Michelle Property Mgr City2Shore Real Estate
Verified review

8/10 Good

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Cozy and convenient

This cabin was not too far from the main road and had easy access to the beach. Four adults in this space worked well, but I’m not sure I’d want any more than that. The kitchen was well-stocked. We feel that we could stay there again in the future.
Stayed 5 nights in Jun 2023
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Great place for a family getaway

We enjoyed our stay! The house was perfect for what we needed. We loved being able to walk to the beach. It was a bit windy but the kids enjoyed playing in the sand and walking through the water looking for minnows. For those bringing fur babies be aware that the hard is not fully fenced in. Make sure you bring a tie out! Thank you to the hostess for a great stay!
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2023
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Fantastic Lakeside Family Rental

We booked this home to visit with family who stay on the lake every year. It was perfect for what we needed. The kids loved the bunk beds, we were able to do some laundry, and the house is a short walk to the lake. The kitchen has all the necessities including soaps, baggies, plastic containers, salt and pepper-one of my kiddos has severe food allergies so I was grateful for these extras when prepping food for him before family gatherings at the other house! The home is newly updated and sparkling clean. Great place for a lakeside getaway!
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2022
Response from VrboOwner on 20 July 2022
Thank you for the review and I am very glad you enojoyed your stay! Hope you can return someday!! Michelle
Verified review

8/10 Good

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Great Lake house

Nice place to stay in a beautiful town lake house is not on the water you have you walk out front and down a side street but you have access to the beach front and they have chairs down there and all the beach stuff you need towels wagon sandals etc … the house was big enough for the family but the beds were small and uncomfortable big bathroom with space nice basement with washer and dryer. The house has 1 ac window unit upstairs in living room if it’s hot the window u it does not cool it down had to buy 2 big fans for the rooms also fans are there just not enough lol House was great would love to stay again the lake access and views are worth it.
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2024
Verified review

6/10 Okay

Liked: Cleanliness
Disliked: Check-in, communication, location

The lake was great.

I'm not usually a negative person but it felt like this host wasn't used to the process. We have stayed in Airbnb and Verbo both. There weren't any instructions about procedure. We had a pretty long wish list of things that would have made a stay more functional. I would suggest that she stay in the place with a few friends to get a feel for her place. Many things were quite nice really. Linens were nice, a nice set of dishes (but were odd proportions). Needed reading lamps, more hooks, mirrors outside the bathroom. She somehow didn't feel very much like a host in terms of friendliness. It felt cold somehow. I hope she goes over the place with an eye to little comforts, not just shampoo. Thanks for your patience.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2025
Verified review

8/10 Good

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Great little getaway!

My Family stayed here for a week this summer-great spot just a short walk from a beautiful lake! The house wasn't perfect, but was definitely sufficient for our needs. PROS: -Great communication with the house manager, and check-in/check-out super easy- we had no issues. -kitchen and bathroom were recently updated -neighborhood was quiet and very short walk to the beach, it was nice to have the wagon/beach chairs there for us, and even the beach towels! -Loved having the washer/dryer on site to help with our laundry as we stayed for an extended time. A few notable items: -Kitchen didn't have any spices/condiments at all ( so be prepared to bring them). not a big deal, but good to know before you go. - The Beds are not very comfortable and very noisy when you roll over. - Backyard not completely fenced off- so make sure you bring a cord for your pet ( we always do anyways, but also just good to know). Overall we had a great time and would definitely return!
Stayed 9 nights in Jun 2023
Verified review

6/10 Okay

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in

Lake City getaway

The house was clean and nicely furnished. There was an adequate number of beds for our family although the master bed was a tight squeeze to get in and out of for one guest. (Realize the bed had to be situated this way to utilize the trundle). It was thoughtful to have a basket of swim towels and flip flops for guests to utilize. Guests need to be aware that the neighboring houses are extremely close to the property. The neighbor's porch light shines into the main bedroom and we could hear when cat kibbles were dumped into the cat bowl. Lake access is accurate as shown in the picture above however, this patch of beach is literally surrounded by private homes and their beach access and multiple docks (not all shown). We felt as though we were intruding on private backyards and ended up swimming at the public Miltner Beach. Maybe other guests would not be bothered by this access. The listing agent was responsive to our inquiries although we were disappointed in her response to "go out and purchase another propane tank & more toilet paper. You will be reimbursed". Best practice would have been to have the items delivered to the guests. And, we are still awaiting reimbursement for the TP rental was supposed to supply. We don't fault the agent for the empty propane tank. Not something we ourselves check at home on a regular basis. We just altered our dinner plans and did not have a cook out. While nice we would search for an actual lake house next stay.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2023
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Great stay!

The house is well taken care. Neighborhood was nice and quiet and location to beach is great. We really enjoyed ourselves and was happy to be able to find a place that was peaceful.
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2022
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Loved area

Great area and prop manager great on response.
Stayed 6 nights in Jul 2022
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Family vacation

Enjoyed being close to beach & having use of backyard. Property owner was super attentive.
Stayed 6 nights in Jul 2021
Response from VrboOwner on 18 Aug 2021
Glad you enjoyed your stay! Thank you for the review and we hope your available to come back soon! MIchelle
Verified review

8/10 Good

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Clean, convenient and easy

The cottage was very clean and conveniently located right off the road in a quiet neighborhood. My only complaints were the Nextdoor children who I found in the yard, once in the landscaping under our bedroom window. Also, I couldn’t find dishwasher detergent to run a load and there was only 1 Tide pod for a single load of laundry. If I knew I had to bring my own supplies I would have, since the washing machine and dryer was an added bonus. Lastly, the bed in the MB was very uncomfortable and very noisy every time you moved. Otherwise, we were very satisfied with the rental and the owner was very responsive and easy to work with.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2021
Response from VrboOwner on 11 Aug 2021
Thank you Colleen for the review....we will take your comments and try to work on improving the property in the future. Our soaps and basic things are not listed as being included in the listing, but we supply just enough to get you started at the begining of your stay until you can make it to the store.... thank you again for staying with us and we hope your able to return soon! MIchelle City2Shore
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, location, listing accuracy
Disliked: Check-in

Cute house by the lake

You could tell the house was newly remodeled and was super cute. Had a nice little back yard with a fire pit that we used. Short walk to the beach area that we had to ourself! Owner even has a beach wagon, beach towels, flip flops and umbrella for your use. There were 6 of us total and the best part was that ALL 6 of us could shower and the 6th person still had HOT water!! We had a blast visiting MI! The lakes are absolutely gorgeous.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2021
Response from VrboOwner on 26 July 2021
Im glad you enjoyed your stay with us and hope you can return very soon!! Michelle City2Shore
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

HIDDEN GEM

Everything was perfect. We will stay there again. Michelle even stopped by to touch base with us.
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2021
Response from VrboOwner on 21 July 2021
Im glad you enjoyed your stay and thank you for the review! And we do hope you visit us again!! Michelle
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