Title: Lake Mich. Beachfront 4 bedroom Home with Fantastic Views and private beach - Latest Reviews, Deals & Photos 2026 - Expedia.ca [See all properties](http://www.expedia.ca/Hotel-Search?regionId=&selected=34150970&adults=2&children=&sort=RECOMMENDED&useRewards=false&semdtl=&userIntent=&vip=false) Entire home # Lake Mich. Beachfront 4 bedroom Home with Fantastic Views and private beach Beachfront vacation home for sun and fun ## Photo gallery for Lake Mich. Beachfront 4 bedroom Home with Fantastic Views and private beach ![On the beach, sun loungers, beach towels - Lake Mich. Beachfront 4 bedroom Home with Fantastic Views and private beach (Manistee)](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/35000000/34160000/34151000/34150970/4f24e2ec.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=598&ra=fit) ![Outdoor dining - Lake Mich. Beachfront 4 bedroom Home with Fantastic Views and private beach (Manistee)](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/35000000/34160000/34151000/34150970/ee28797c.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![Exterior - Lake Mich. Beachfront 4 bedroom Home with Fantastic Views and private beach (Manistee)](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/35000000/34160000/34151000/34150970/db504ce1.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![Dining - Lake Mich. Beachfront 4 bedroom Home with Fantastic Views and private beach (Manistee)](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/35000000/34160000/34151000/34150970/b7b333cc.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![Interior - Lake Mich. Beachfront 4 bedroom Home with Fantastic Views and private beach (Manistee)](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/35000000/34160000/34151000/34150970/1b1953f3.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) - Overview - Location - Amenities - Policies Nestled on Lake Michigan, this beautiful home offers a serene retreat with 105 feet of private beach and a low bluff. Unwind in the fully furnished living room with fireplace, enjoy full lake views from every room or relax on the wrap-around porch. ## Reviews 9.8 Exceptional ### Entire home 4 bedrooms3 bathroomsSleeps 92250 sq ft ## Popular amenities - Beach view - Kitchen - Washer - Dryer - Free WiFi - Air conditioning ## Add dates for prices Check-in Check-out Travellers ## About this property ### Entire place You'll have the entire home to yourself and will only share it with other guests in your party. ### Lake Mich. Beachfront 4 bedroom Home with Fantastic Views and private beach Beautiful fully furnished home located directly on Lake Michigan! Enjoy over 105 feet of PRVATE beach with a very low bluff on the shores of Lake Michigan. Vacation in luxury in our 2,250 sq foot 2 story home featuring a fully furnished kitchen, laundry room with washer and dryer, living room with fireplace, WIFI, and cable TV/DVD. All rooms with full view of Lake Michigan. Master bedroom with king size bed and private balcony. House features full wrap around porch with outside shower. Main floor has open floor plan with floor to ceiling windows facing the Lake and a two sided fireplace in the center. House is completely updated with new furnishings. Maximum of 9 people allowed on property per Filer Township agreement. RVs and tents not allowed. Casino and wineries within 15 minutes and at least three Golf Courses within 15 minutes. There are also plenty of outdoor activities such as kayaking and charter fishing. A full list of amenities can be found below. Keywords: Beachfront House, private beach, Lakefront, Low or no bluff. ## Property amenities ### Beach - On the beach - Beach loungers - Beach towels ### Ski - Cross-country skiing nearby - Snowboarding nearby ### Internet - Available in the house: Free WiFi ### Parking and transportation - Onsite parking options include a garage ### Kitchen - Blender - Coffee/tea maker - Cookware, dishware, and utensils - Dishwasher - Ice maker - Kitchen island - Microwave - Oven - Paper towels - Refrigerator - Spices - Stovetop - Toaster ### Dining - Dining table ### Bedrooms - 4 bedrooms - Bedsheets provided ### Bathroom - 2.5 bathrooms - Bathtub or shower - Shampoo - Shower - Soap - Toilet paper - Towels provided ### Living spaces - Dining table - Fireplace - Living room ### Entertainment - Books - DVD player - Games - Smart TV with cable/satellite channels - Stereo - Video library ### Outdoor areas - Balcony - Barbecue grill - Firepit - Outdoor furniture ### Laundry - Laundry facilities - Washing machine ### Comfort - Air conditioning - Heating ### Pets - No pets allowed ### Suitability/Accessibility - Smoking not allowed ### Services and conveniences - Iron/ironing board - Phone ### Location highlights - Near a hospital - Near the marina - On a lake - On the waterfront ### Things to do - Arcade/game room - Bicycles - Golf - Basketball nearby - Birdwatching nearby - Casino nearby - Cycling nearby - Fishing nearby - Golfing nearby - Hiking/biking trails nearby - Hunting nearby - Jet skiing nearby - Kayaking nearby - Motor boating nearby - Rafting nearby - Sailing nearby - Sledding nearby - Snorkeling nearby - Snowmobiling nearby - Swimming nearby - Water skiing nearby - Water tubing nearby - Wildlife walks nearby - Windsurfing nearby - Winery tours nearby ### Safety features - Carbon monoxide detector not reported (host has not indicated whether there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property; consider bringing a portable detector) - Smoke detector (host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property) - First aid kit - Fire extinguisher - Deadbolt lock ### General - Bicycles - Unit size: 2,250 square feet ## Similar properties ![Marina](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/35000000/34840000/34839400/34839325/e7d934fa_edited_5359.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=469&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ### Waterfront Condo at Harbor Village Manistee - Pool - Hot tub - Kitchen - Washer 10 Exceptional 5 reviews [](https://www.expedia.ca/Hotel-Search?startDate=2026-01-10&endDate=2026-01-11&selected=34839325&PinnedHotelID=34839325&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) ![Terrace/patio](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/60000000/59650000/59646200/59646109/0711ca38.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=469&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ### Higgins Lake - One Of A Kind Lakefront Lodge! 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Renter to confirm # of people, via VRBO, within 10 days of booking. If not confirmed to owner within 10 days, the booking will be subject to cancellation. RVs and tents not allowed. ### Pets Pets not allowed ### Children and extra beds Children are welcome Note from host: Children are to be included in number of guests. ### Events No events allowed ### Smoking Smoking is not permitted ## Important information ### You need to know Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card, or cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed Onsite parties or group events are strictly prohibited Host has not indicated whether there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property; consider bringing a portable detector with you on the trip Host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher, a first aid kit, and a deadbolt lock This property is managed through our partner, Vrbo. You will receive an email from Vrbo with a link to a Vrbo account, where you can change or cancel your reservation ## About the area ![Map](https://maps.googleapis.com/maps/api/staticmap?&size=660x330&map_id=3b266eb50d2997c6&zoom=13&markers=icon:https%3A%2F%2Fa.travel-assets.com%2Ftravel-assets-manager%2Feg-maps%2Fproperty.png%7C44.18970%2C-86.37831&channel=expedia-HotelInformation&maptype=roadmap&scale=1&key=AIzaSyCYjQus5kCufOpSj932jFoR_AJiL9yiwOw&signature=JZUDVgOKRi-__l4FGStuTgaiRA0=) Manistee, MI #### What's nearby - Magoon Creek Nature Area \- 1 min drive \- 0.8 km - Little River Casino \- 20 min drive \- 21.5 km - Hamlin Lake \- 21 min drive \- 25.4 km - Arcadia Bluffs Golf Course \- 42 min drive \- 52.9 km - Crystal Mountain \- 52 min drive \- 68.0 km #### Getting around - Manistee, MI (MBL-Manistee County-Blacker) - 24 min drive #### Restaurants - ‪McDonald's - ‬14 min drive - ‪Painted Lady Saloon - ‬15 min drive - ‪Burger King - ‬18 min drive - ‪Bungalow Inn - ‬14 min drive - ‪The Salty Heifer - ‬17 min drive ## Frequently asked questions ### Is Lake Mich. 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[More information](https://www.expedia.ca/lp/b/content-guidelines) 10 - Excellent 52 8 - Good 6 6 - Okay 0 4 - Poor 0 2 - Terrible 0 ### 10 Cleanliness ### 9.8 Location ## Reviews ### 10/10 Excellent #### Brandy F. Aug 26, 2025 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy We stayed for a week. My dad loved listening to the waves and watching the water. ![](https://a.travel-assets.com/ugc/hotel-reviews/bf9d075e-8eb5-4583-ad14-cc95c44cf4c2-1756234258349.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=204&ra=fit&q=high) ![](https://a.travel-assets.com/ugc/hotel-reviews/63bb80ab-78b1-4d91-853a-cedf14fe5d4d-1756234255646.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=204&ra=fit&q=high) ##### Brandy F. Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2025 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Kristin C. Sep 1, 2025 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy Steve’s home was beyond our expectations! Home was beautifully decorated, situated on the most gorgeous beach in the area, and was curated with every item you would need for a week at the beach. We were greeted by the owner himself to guide us through the home and available for any questions. The house is actually more beautiful than the pictures. The kitchen was well equipped, the beds were extremely comfortable, and the beach was perfection! We had the PERFECT girls week with life long friends. ##### Kristin C. Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2025 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Marsha F. Jul 27, 2025 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy We had a great time! Always wonderful to be by Lake Michigan to walk the beach and play in the water. Steve was friendly and met as see arrived to give us a tour and show the workings of the cottage! Appreciated his gift of wine and a pie - enjoyed both! The cottage was very clean and fit our family needs. Thank you Steve for sharing your slice of heaven with us! ##### Marsha F. Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2025 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Amy B. Aug 27, 2025 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy We loved our time at Steve’s! The views were truly spectacular - we didn’t miss a sunset! We enjoyed being able to easily walk down to the beach, about 20 steps with double handrails (our 4 year old handled them with ease). There were beach chairs and sand toys available. Inside, the home was spacious and clean with a well equipped kitchen and brand new appliances that made our stay very comfortable. The beds and pillows were very comfortable and we enjoyed listening to the waves instead of a sound machine! Although we used our own, there was a travel high chair and crib available. We would definitely recommend this rental. Thank you Steve! ![](https://a.travel-assets.com/ugc/hotel-reviews/5c25530a-c0f9-4e1f-8ca3-75d8ad43a1de-1756313144575.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=204&ra=fit&q=high) ![](https://a.travel-assets.com/ugc/hotel-reviews/0dc2e910-e050-4715-9470-2bcb0ef50252-1756313149811.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=204&ra=fit&q=high) ##### Amy B. Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2025 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Tom B. Oct 12, 2024 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Comfortable and spacious Great place. Location is only 20 steps down to beach. We'll stocked kitchen, comfortable beds, very quiet. ##### Tom B. Stayed 7 nights in Sep 2024 ### 8/10 Good #### JoAnn W. Aug 31, 2024 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Ideal beach location on the lake shore Wonderful week at a perfect beach location. We played in the sand and water, enjoyed beach fires, and enjoyed watching the sunset. The home has lots of extras from beach chairs and sand toys to inside games and comfortable outdoor seating. Beds were comfortable and nice beach towels were available. The host was very receptive to our questions. Loved the Manistee area. ##### JoAnn W. Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2024 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Jamie S. Aug 10, 2024 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Wonderful beach week! This house was perfect for our two families (8 people total). The location right on Lake Michigan was amazing. We swam, walked/ran on the beach each day and had campfires and game nights all week long. The kitchen was fully equipped for the many meals we made and the location to shopping and dinning in downtown Manistee was not too far. We absolutely loved our stay and the memories we made. We would not hesitate to rent this place again in the future. ##### Jamie S. Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2024 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Jill D. Jul 25, 2024 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Magical Lake Michigan Retreat This house is beautifully situated on a quiet private beach with lovely dune grass and 10 or so steps down to the water. Everything is charming, clean and very homey, the bedrooms are bright and cheerful and the main living/dining area nicely appointed. The large porch with lake views is perfect for lounging and relaxing. The area has many fun outdoor activities and great state parks. Highly recommend! ##### Jill D. Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2024 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Amy P. Sep 3, 2024 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Wonderful stay in Manistee! My family of 6 greatly enjoyed our week at this wonderful beach house on Lake Michigan. This is our 3rd year renting this home. The house is well stocked, well cared for and always clean. Everything you could want for the beach is provided, no need to bring towels, beach chairs or kids toys. The views of the lake are terrific, all framed in waist high beach grass. Beach is really nice--private and very walkable. Lots of golf courses near by and downtown Manistee is always fun to walk around. A great stay overall! ##### Amy P. Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2024 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Elizabeth M., Indiana Aug 13, 2023 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Excellent Lake House A lovely and comfortable house with spectacular views of the Lake and a deluxe private beach. Our family of five enjoyed a wonderful week here. It's only a few minutes south of Manistee where there are several nice restaurants and interesting shops, and about a half hour north of Ludington where there are even more restaurants and shops. Also, lots of hiking, kayaking, and biking in the area. We would definitely like to come back here again. ##### Elizabeth M. Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2023 ### 10/10 Excellent #### pamela b. Jul 23, 2024 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Beautiful Lakefront Home! Spent 7 days with 4 grandchildren (4-10) and children and had a wonderful time. Great sandy private beach! House was fully equipped with everything you could want. House is only around 2300 sq ft but due to the open floor plan easily accommodated our family of 9\. Fourth bedroom is adjacent to the garage and not suitable for children. That would be the only shortcoming we could find. Would recommend! Great family vacation! ##### pamela b. Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2024 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Joseph M. Aug 6, 2023 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Family Beach House Vacation We had a wonderful stay at this house on Lake Michigan. This house is very clean and offered plenty of room for our family. Beds are very comfortable. We did not use the lower bedroom as we only has 6 people. The views from the house overlooking Lake Michigan were amazing. Highlights for our stay were the beach, fires in the beach fire pit with s'mores and the beautiful sunsets. We had the beach to ourself the way the beach is set up. Manistee is not that far for a dinner out. Our most enjoyable meals were on the porch overlooking Lake Michigan. High quality barbeque grill with utensils for grilling meals. Kitchen, bathrooms and house was stocked with everything we needed. Bring your own beach towels. Steve was very communicative and answered all our questions immediately. We will be back to this gem on the lake. ##### Joseph M. Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2023 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Ken M. Oct 19, 2024 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Lake Michigan House The owner was totally cooperative and the home was clean and lovely! ##### Ken M. Stayed 5 nights in Oct 2024 ### 8/10 Good #### Terry R. Aug 19, 2024 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Great location and house Could not have been better. ##### Terry R. Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2024 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Julie O. May 30, 2023 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Wonderful Getaway The views are amazing. This property is beautiful, quiet and relaxing. The home is great and very comfortable. We will definitely book this home again. The owner is really helpful and nice. ##### Julie O. Stayed 4 nights in May 2023 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Darrell and Sarah T. Jul 12, 2023 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Beautiful home with great beach The house was clean and spacious and fully stocked with everything we needed. The owners were quick to respond to any questions and very helpful getting us settled in. The views are amazing and the beach was only a few stairs down from the dune. We had a wonderful week and would definitely stay here again. ##### Darrell and Sarah T. Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2023 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Michele B., Owosso Jul 9, 2022 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### 4th of July 2022 The house was great. We found everything we were looking for. The beach was big and sandy. I found Petoskey stones and sea glass. The balcony was a great place to view sunsets 🌇 ##### Michele B. Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2022 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Janet O., Decatur Illinois Jul 23, 2023 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Outstanding Michigan Beachfront Home This home is outstanding. The owners are very welcoming and easy to communicate with. Check in and out was very easy. The view is amazing and the private beach was perfect in every way. The owners provide everything you could need-beach towels, chairs, toys, and even stuff to make s’mores on the beach campfire. It is a quick drive to Manistee for groceries, shopping or to pick up dinner There’s also a grill and anything you need to do cooking at home All in all, everything was perfect and we will definitely be back next year! ##### Janet O. Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2023 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Mary Beth M. Jul 30, 2023 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Beautiful private beach Beautiful house and private beach, great kitchen setup. The owner obviously takes great pride in the property. Our three-generation group had an amazing time. If there was one negative it would be that there weren’t very many shops in downtown Manistee, and most of the extra activities we were interested in doing were 30-60 minutes away. But all in all a wonderful time was had by all! ##### Mary Beth M. Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2023 ### 8/10 Good #### Marsha S. Sep 10, 2018 #### very clean house with the best view ever! Very nice house with spectacular view. The upstairs bedrooms are comfortable and attractive. The only negatives would be lots of stairs and no bathroom in the lower level. Tough on folks with bad knees. Great place overall. Highly recommended. The owner is extremely accommodating. Thanks Steve. ##### Marsha S. ### 10/10 Excellent #### Sara C. Aug 3, 2025 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy This property is a little slice of heaven. Steve, the owner, was friendly, kind, and responded promptly to all of my questions. The house and its views are even more stunning in person than the photos can capture. It’s modern, spotless, and well cared for. Everything you need for a comfortable stay is provided. It’s like you’re staying at your grandparents’ house and they’ve stocked it with everything you might need. It has Tommy Bahama beach chairs, two umbrellas (shade for 3 people), a super-clean gas grill, and new appliances (stove, fridge with ice/water, washer, dryer). The Wi-Fi easily handled our group of nine, even with three of us working remotely. All three upstairs bedrooms have lake views, and the main floor offers panoramic views of Lake Michigan. The beach is clean, quiet, not a lot of foot traffic, and everyone I met (neighbors and those on the beach) was friendly and kind. You can walk/run for miles along the clean, sandy shoreline. We hunted for rocks and found beach glass, a lightning rock, and even Petoskey stones. Sunsets from the porch were incredible, and we had a few clear nights perfect for stargazing. One night, we even saw the Northern Lights! The west-facing porch is spacious, shaded, and has plenty of comfortable seating for everyone. This place is incredibly peaceful—like spending a week inside the Calm app. I wouldn’t hesitate to stay here again. ![Our own fire pit on the beach.](https://a.travel-assets.com/ugc/hotel-reviews/2f51b54f-f437-489a-8d6a-e30dc22c8ff4-1754224937614.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=204&ra=fit&q=high) ![This spacious beach spot is ALL yours!](https://a.travel-assets.com/ugc/hotel-reviews/8360f92a-2793-4b69-b417-54b8e6caeec0-1754224936797.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=204&ra=fit&q=high) ![View from the brown chairs - our favorite morning coffee spot.](https://a.travel-assets.com/ugc/hotel-reviews/7121164e-2434-423c-ae49-72b65e411bfa-1754224936479.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=204&ra=fit&q=high) ![Miles of sandy shoreline!](https://a.travel-assets.com/ugc/hotel-reviews/2c1766e3-74fa-4ee9-8e76-a87c5f6e925f-1754224934351.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=204&ra=fit&q=high) ##### Sara C. Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2025 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Craig L. Aug 26, 2020 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Impressive house, beautiful views The house was well equipped and organized. The grill was the cleanest I've ever seen for a rental house. We enjoyed the views and "chilling" on the patio. The property owner has no control over this but we do have to hope for lower water levels in the future. The winds and wave action caused significant beach erosion during the week of our stay, uncovering large rocks all along the shoreline along with a dead tree. ##### Craig L. Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2020 ### 10/10 Excellent #### John N. Jul 29, 2020 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Great Property Our family certainly enjoyed our stay at Steve and Sandy’s home. Their home was clean, well maintained, spacious and very accommodating. It was well equipped with everything needed to enjoy a relaxing and memory filled week. Games for the grandchildren, beach toys & chairs, quality linens, excellent grill, well stocked kitchen – you name it, they had it! The beach was fabulous, which many other properties do not have due to the high water levels. The sunset views from the home were outstanding! It was great to meet Steve. He definitely wanted you to feel at home. Hey future renters, check this place out. You will not be disappointed! ##### John N. Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2020 This review comes from a trusted partner site and has not been verified. ### 10/10 Excellent #### Michelle C. Jul 7, 2018 #### Outstanding! The house was absolutely beautiful. There was everything we needed for a comfortable stay. The kitchen was well stocked with plenty of dishes, cutlery, and appliances. The oven worked well (not sure what past review was referring to.) There was a one minute walk to the beach and one short flight of stairs to get to the water...very easy and accessible! The owners were lovely and accommodating. Short drive to downtown to shops, restaurants, and golf. We traveled with small children who loved the downstairs room with the twin bed and pull out trundle, and there was plenty of space in two of the upstairs bedrooms for the pack and play for the baby. The sunsets from the house were absolutely amazing, we had a great time and wanted for nothing. Thank you to the Doodys for a wonderful trip and for taking so much pride in your property! ##### Michelle C. Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2018 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Joey B. Jul 11, 2022 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Beautiful house and location The house was beautiful, clean, well appointed, and bigger than expected. Being right on the beach was amazing, and we enjoyed many beautiful sunsets. There are several beach chairs and outdoor toys and games available, which we appreciated. Cell phone reception was spotty, so you should make sure you have other means to communicate with people. There are a few items I was surprised by, that I thought I would share for others to be aware of. First, there are a number of steps to get from the parking area to the main floor of the house. This was challenging for my mother. Likewise, the listing mentions a low bluff, but there were no pictures of the stairs required to access the beach, and it was higher than I anticipated. Second, the bedroom with two twin beds is not actually a bedroom. It is a room adjacent to the garage with no door to the interior that can be shut for privacy/noise blockage. This worked out fine in our situation, as we had two teenagers in the room, but I would have been upset if I was expecting to put two smaller children in that room, as there is one exterior door plus the door to the garage in the space, and they are two floors away from adults. Third, the neighbors do not like that this is a rental house and we felt like we were under surveillance any time we were outside. The kids didn't want to go play basketball for fear they would be questioned about their presence. Overall we really enjoyed the house and our stay. ##### Joey B. Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2022 ## Expedia's Latest Trends ### Hotels > [St. Clair Inn](https://www.expedia.ca/Port-Huron-Hotels-The-St-Clair-Inn.h36685.Hotel-Information) > > [Best Western Sault Ste. 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