Fully-renovated lakefront home with beach cabana, association beach, & firepit Reviews, Deals & Photos 2026

Q: Is Fully-renovated lakefront home with beach cabana, association beach, & firepit pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

Q: How much is parking at Fully-renovated lakefront home with beach cabana, association beach, & firepit?

On-site parking is available at the property.

Q: Where is Fully-renovated lakefront home with beach cabana, association beach, & firepit located?

Nestled on the beach, this Lakeside holiday home is within 1 mi (2 km) of Burnison Galleries and Lake Michigan. Union Pier Beach and Edward and Elizabeth Leonard Wildlife Preserve are also within 1 mile (2 km).

8/10 Good

Gail B.

14 Oct 2024

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

Fall Getaway

Everything was great.We had a very nice time. It was very clean. There was a slow drain in the master bathroom sink.

Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2024

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10/10 Excellent

Kristen S.

24 Nov 2023

Amazing getaway!

I stayed at The Gatehouse for a (much needed) solo pre-holiday get away. Everything was just perfect. The home has everything you need to relax, refresh, and recharge. The beach was impeccable, & the cabana was the perfect place to meditate for a bit. The home is fully stocked, SUPER clean, and the living room couch is unbelievably comfortable--I may have "accidentally" fallen asleep while reading on that couch! =) This stay was exactly what I needed to get ready for the holiday hustle & bustle. 10/10 recommend.

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8/10 Good

Joe S.

1 Nov 2023

Great Location

We loved this little house. We loved the access to the beach and the little shack was perfect for hanging out. House was very quiet and comfortable. Not ideal for large groups though. No indoor dining area. Not enough cups for 8 people even though the house sleeps 8. And the kitchen is not stocked well. It was extremely difficult to cook for 8 people with one medium sized pot. Also not enough towels or dishwasher fluid.

10/10 Excellent

serena n.

1 Sept 2025

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

Family Labor Day trip. House was equipped with everything we needed. Lake toys, games, etc. Would stay again. Thank you!

Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2025

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6/10 Okay

Ruth K.

27 Jul 2025

Septic issues ruined what could have been the perfect vacation house

The beach was lovely.

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8/10 Good

Katrina B.

16 Aug 2024

Convenient, compact beach access

Easy access to the beach, cabana super convenient.

Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2024

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10/10 Excellent

Pete M.

17 Aug 2024

Family Michigan Stay

Thoroughly enjoyed our time at the Gatehouse. The space was perfect for our family of 5.

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10/10 Excellent

Mark M.

16 Sept 2024

Lakeside Michigan Gatehouse on the Beach

Everything that you need to have a relaxing vacation near Lake Michigan on costal southwest Michigan.

10/10 Excellent

Richard R.

13 Jul 2023

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

Gate House Lakeside near Union Pier

Great property. As described. Everything done online - no property manager. Listing should state there is no cell phone service - it is a dead zone. Good internet connection. TV with Roku for those rainy days and lots of games. Cabana was private for the house and had a mini-fridge. Saved many trips up the stairs to the house. My family had a wonderful time.

Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2023

8/10 Good

Heidi V.

28 Jun 2023

Liked: Cleanliness, location, listing accuracy

Disliked: Communication

Home was great and perfect location - vacasa was not helpful

I would totally give the property and location 5 stars, just as pictured! However, Vacasa was hard to get in touch with and did not provide timely communication and did not give details on the property. Really need a binder and local property manager especially with limited cell coverage until you sign into wifi. Also, because of fees for vacasa and vrbo, rental rates were a bit misleading. Paid additional 60% of rack rate in fees& taxes. …shocking.

Stayed 5 nights in Jun 2023

4/10 Poor

Ruth K.

27 Jul 2025

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

Disliked: Communication

Property has ongoing septic and plumbing issues. The laundry closet off the primary bedroom emitted a horrible and strong sewage smell all but one of the nights of our stay. I was told there was a venting issue. Maintenance or plumbers were there three days but did not fully resolve the issue. There were additional plumbing issues as well with a sink making a jack hammer noise that was not resolved. I was in contact with customer every day of vacation which was frustrating. I was refunded two nights and a cleaning fee but only after I sent continuous messages to Vacasa. I don't feel this was sufficient. We were also offered another house for the night that wasn't beach front. We a paid for a beach house. Every time you contact them, you get a different representative and get canned answers back. There was allegedly a local representative but I never was in direct contact with them. The kitchen needs a restock on utensils, kitchen towels and coffee cups. The house has the potential to be an amazing experience but for the poor management and maintenance of the property. The beach is incredible and the cabana is convenient. The deck, patio and yard are very nice features.Overall, I would warn potential renters of any property managed by Vacasa.

Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2025

6/10 Okay

Tyler E.

5 Sept 2025

Liked: Check-in, location, listing accuracy

Disliked: Cleanliness, communication

Great location, poor cleanliness and support. Dirt/crumbs/sand on floor. Bedroom comforters stained brown. Don't know how often this place is actually cleaned or maintained. After a shower in the master night 1, a strong rotten egg odor arose from the laundry room, which has access to, I assume, a basement/crawl space of sorts where a water heater/softener is located and main sewage drains. The smell was overwhelming. Contacted vacasa who said a local team would remedy it by morning and asked if I'd like contacted before they enter. I said yes. Come midday there had been no communication. I reached out again, to which I was told the local team would be taking care of it. The maintenance person texted me, apologizing but saying they "probably couldn't do anything about the odor" but would be happy to come by anyway, though they let the property owner know, who was "being proactive about it". I texted back asking if I should expect the property owner to be coming by. No response. I called with no answer. I was never contacted about this issue again. I don't know if it was resolved or not. We did not bathe the remaining 2 days of our stay for fear of the stench. I reached back out to vacasa support about not knowing whether or not anyone had been or planned to come by and they said they didn't know either. Overall, the location is premier. Lovely neighborhood with a quick trip to the private beach. Cleanliness and communication left more to be desired.

Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2025

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10/10 Excellent

Pete M.

18 Aug 2024

Family Michigan Stay

Thoroughly enjoyed our time at the Gatehouse. The space was perfect for our family of 5.

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10/10 Excellent

Pete M.

16 Aug 2024

Family Michigan Stay

Thoroughly enjoyed our time at the Gatehouse. The space was perfect for our family of 5.

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6/10 Okay

janet F.

16 Dec 2022

Love to the location, lovely spot. The home was very cute, nicely equipped and clean... I do have...

Love to the location, lovely spot. The home was very cute, nicely equipped and clean... I do have two complaints: 1. It was never mentioned that the home is right next to a very busy walking path to the lake, so you don't have much privacy...2. The bath sinks are tiny and clogged--I get that they are small spaces but boy, you really can't do anything in those sinks without making a mess on the floor so I would suggest providing rugs, but mostly unclog those sinks. It's kind of gross. For the money per night, sinks should run freely.

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10/10 Excellent

Vynette B.

1 Sept 2022

Beautiful Lake Michigan

We loved our stay at the Gatehouse. The house was open and comfortable and had a great deck and yard. The beach and lake were the best part of our stay. What a gorgeous place!!

10/10 Excellent

Lisa Shaw

17 Jul 2022

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

Family celebrations

Really enjoyed our stay at this property. The beach access was perfect and the outdoor seating was nice. This was our first time visiting this area of Michigan and we plan to return. Thank you!

Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2022

8/10 Good

Kristen P.

17 Jul 2022

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, listing accuracy

The house is gorgeous and great location. There are a lot of steps to get to the beach.

Beautiful property.

Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2022

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8/10 Good

Daniel G.

10 Jul 2022

Beachside in Michigan

Overall, the house is new, clean, and very cozy. It’s a small property, only 1 suite, there’s no real room for food storage (no pantry), so it’s tricky to have a larger group you need to feed. The only downsides, besides the size, are: 1) that the beach access for all the public is right next to your front door, so you hear people all day going up and down to and from the beach. 2) there are no window treatments to be used in the bedrooms. You will wake up with the sun. 3) the beach itself is a couple hundred yards from the back porch, and you will have to go down 50-60 steps in a wooden staircase. If you have elderly folks joining you, this could be a deal breaker. All in all, it’s a nice property for 1-2 couples at most.

10/10 Excellent

Vijay R., Carmel

17 Oct 2021

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

Fall break

We enjoyed our stay! It is an old house, but has been nicely renovated. The house was very clean, beds were comfortable, and location was terrific with easy access to a secluded beach. Kitchen was well stocked! Check in and check out we’re also very easy. Beach chairs and an exterior shower along with several board games were also a nice bonus. We would definitely stay here again when back in the area.

Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2021

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8/10 Good

Haley D.

2 Aug 2021

great stay!

Loved this nice, clean, well appointed house for our week stay at the beach. Easy access to beach, great kitchen, loved the outdoor shower and large backyard.

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10/10 Excellent

Ann L.

15 Aug 2020

5 stars.

The Gatehouse was a perfect place to spend a few weeks this summer! The house is nicely decorated, very clean, and beds were comfortable. We enjoyed spending our days on the beautiful beach and watching the sunsets every night. Kids loved the bunk room and the deck was the perfect place to grill out at the end of each day. Thank you so much for the wonderful stay! We hope to return soon!

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