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Beachcomber of Mackinaw

Property class: 2
Enjoy the free WiFi at this beachfront Mackinaw City motel

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A covered balcony with a white chair, a swing set, and a view of the beach and ocean.
A beach with a swing set, a sandy shore, and a view of a bridge and a ship in the distance.
A hotel room with a large bathtub, a bed, a desk with a chair, a small round table, a mirror, and a television on the wall.
A motel with a covered entrance, a gravel driveway, and flower planters.
A room with a wooden floor, two blue upholstered chairs, a small wooden table with a vase of flowers, a yellow wall lamp, and a telephone on a wooden side table.

Reviews

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional

Popular amenities

  • Parking included
  • Free WiFi
  • Air conditioning

Explore the area

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1011 S Huron Ave, Mackinaw City, MI, 49701
  • Place, Edgewater Beach
    ‪2 min walk‬
  • Place, Mackinaw Crossings
    ‪18 min walk‬
  • Place, Mackinaw Manor Haunted Mansion
    ‪20 min walk‬
  • Airport, Pellston, MI (PLN-Pellston Regional)
    ‪20 min drive‬

Room options

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A hotel room with two beds, a TV, a small table with a chair, and a wooden floor.

Room, 2 Queen Beds, Lake View, Ground Floor

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional
(3 reviews)
  • Lake view
  • 28 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

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A hotel room with two beds, a wooden bench, a small table with a chair, a TV mounted on the wall, and a heater.

Room, 2 Queen Beds, Lake View

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional
(4 reviews)
  • Lake view
  • 28 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

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A hotel room with two beds, a desk, a chair, a TV, and a door.

Room, 2 Queen Beds, Connecting Rooms, Lake View

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional
(5 reviews)
  • Lake view
  • 28 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

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A hotel room with a large bed, bedside tables with lamps, a small table with a chair, a mirror, and a door leading to another room.

Room, 1 King Bed, Jetted Tub, Lake View

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional
(3 reviews)
  • Lake view
  • 28 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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A hotel room with a bed, two chairs, a small table with a vase, a dresser, and a TV mounted on the wall.

Room, 1 King Bed, Lake View, Ground Floor

  • Lake view
  • 26 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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A hotel room with two beds, a desk, a chair, a lamp, and a window.

Room, 2 Queen Beds, Ground Floor

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional
(3 reviews)
  • 24 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

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A hotel room with two beds, a round table, and a window with curtains.

Room, 2 Double Beds, Ground Floor

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional
(4 reviews)
  • 24 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Double Beds

View all photos for Room, 1 King Bed, Ground Floor

A bedroom with a bed, two bedside tables, a dresser, a chair, and a window.

Room, 1 King Bed, Ground Floor

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional
(3 reviews)
  • 24 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

View all photos for Room, 1 Queen Bed, Jetted Tub

A hotel room with a bed, bedside tables, a desk, a chair, a red bathtub, and a window.

Room, 1 Queen Bed, Jetted Tub

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(2 reviews)
  • 24 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

About the area

Mackinaw City

On the beach.Your stay at this motel will put you steps from Edgewater Beach and a 5-minute walk from Lake Huron. Also, Mackinaw City Ferry Terminal is within half a mile (1 km) and Animal Tracks Adventure Golf is within 2 miles (3 km).
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What's nearby

  • Edgewater Beach - 2 min walk - 0.2 km
  • Mackinaw Crossings - 18 min walk - 1.5 km
  • Animal Tracks Adventure Golf - 18 min walk - 1.5 km
  • Mackinaw Manor Haunted Mansion - 20 min walk - 1.7 km
  • Mackinaw Bridge Museum - 2 min drive - 2.6 km

Getting around

  • Pellston, MI (PLN-Pellston Regional) - 18 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Keyhole Bar & Grill - ‬3 min drive
  • ‪Dixie Saloon - ‬3 min drive
  • ‪Wienerlicious - ‬2 min drive
  • ‪Darrow's Family Restaurant - ‬3 min drive
  • ‪Joann's Fudge Shop - ‬3 min drive

About this property

Beachcomber of Mackinaw

Enjoy the free WiFi at this beachfront Mackinaw City motel
A private beach is featured. Beachcomber of Mackinaw offers its guests a vending machine and a microwave in a common area. WiFi is free in public spaces. Limited free parking is available on a first-come, first-served basis.

Smoking is allowed in designated areas at this Mackinaw City motel.

  • 22 guestrooms or units
  • Front desk (limited hours)
  • Smoking in designated areas
  • Microwave in a common area
Beachcomber of Mackinaw offers 22 accommodations with hair dryers. Televisions come with digital channels. Bathrooms include shower/tub combinations.

This Mackinaw City motel provides complimentary wireless Internet access, with a speed of 25+ Mbps. Business-friendly amenities include phones along with free local calls (restrictions may apply).

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Property amenities

Family friendly

  • Mini-fridge

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
  • In-room WiFi speed: 25+ Mbps
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • Free offsite parking within 1 mile
  • Free uncovered self parking on site
  • Limited onsite self parking (max 1 space per unit)

Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • Grab bar near toilet
  • No elevator
  • Wheelchair-accessible bathroom vanity

Room amenities

Entertainment

  • 65-inch TV with digital channels

Bedroom

  • Bed sheets provided

Bathroom

  • Hair dryer
  • Shampoo
  • Shower/bathtub combination
  • Soap
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels provided

Food and drink

  • Mini-fridge

More

  • Air conditioning (climate-controlled)
  • Free local calls
  • Heating (climate-controlled)
  • Phone
  • Window screens

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; Check-in end time: 10:00 PM
Minimum check-in age: 21

Check-out

Check-out before 11:00 AM

Special check-in instructions

The front desk is open daily from 2:00 PM - 10:00 PM
Guests will receive an email within 7 days before arrival with check-in instructions; front desk staffed during limited hours
This property doesn't offer after-hours check-in
Prior to arrival, you must complete online registration via a secure link
This property enforces quiet hours from 10:00 PM to 9:00 AM
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

Access methods

Front desk (limited hours)

Pets

  • No pets allowed

Children and extra beds

  • Children are welcome.
  • Rollaway/extra beds are not available.
  • Cribs (infant beds) are not available.

Property payment types

  • American Express
  • Discover
  • Mastercard
  • Visa

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 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
This property accepts credit cards; cash is not accepted
Onsite parties or group events are strictly prohibited
Noise-free guestrooms cannot be guaranteed
This property has outdoor spaces, such as balconies, patios, terraces which may not be suitable for children; if you have concerns, we recommend contacting the property prior to your arrival to confirm they can accommodate you in a suitable room
Charges for extra guests may apply and vary according to property policy.
A credit card for incidental charges and government-issued photo identification may be required upon check-in.
Special requests are subject to availability at the time of check-in. Special requests can't be guaranteed and may incur additional charges.
    This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business, or profession. This property has outdoor spaces, such as balconies, patios, terraces which may not be suitable for children. If you have concerns, we recommend contacting the property prior to your arrival to confirm they can accommodate you in a suitable room. This property accepts Visa, Mastercard, American Express, and Discover. Cash is not accepted. Onsite parties or group events are strictly prohibited. Noise-free guestrooms cannot be guaranteed.

We should mention

  • Registered guests are the only ones allowed to be in guestrooms.
  • This property welcomes guests of all sexual orientations and gender identities (LGBTQ+ friendly).

Property is also known as

Beachcomber of Mackinaw Motel
Beachcomber of Mackinaw Mackinaw City
Beachcomber of Mackinaw Motel Mackinaw City

Frequently asked questions

How close is Beachcomber of Mackinaw to the airport?

Beachcomber of Mackinaw is 15.8 mi (18-min drive) away from the Pellston, MI (PLN-Pellston Regional) airport, the closest popular airport to the property.

Does Beachcomber of Mackinaw have an airport shuttle?

Airport shuttle services are not available at Beachcomber of Mackinaw.

How close is Beachcomber of Mackinaw to the beach?

This motel is on a private beach. Don't forget your sunscreen!

Does Beachcomber of Mackinaw offer free breakfast?

Beachcomber of Mackinaw does not offer free breakfast.

Is there a casino at Beachcomber of Mackinaw?

No, there is no casino at this motel, but Kewadin Casino - St. Ignace (16-min drive) is nearby.

What time is check-in at Beachcomber of Mackinaw?

Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; Check-in end time: 10:00 PM.

Is there free parking at Beachcomber of Mackinaw?

This motel offers free self parking.

Does Beachcomber of Mackinaw have a pool?

Beachcomber of Mackinaw does not have a pool.

Does Beachcomber of Mackinaw have a spa?

There are no spa services available at this motel.

How close is Beachcomber of Mackinaw to downtown Mackinaw City?

Beachcomber of Mackinaw is 1 mi away from Mackinaw City.

Beachcomber of Mackinaw Reviews

Reviews

9.4

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 100 out of 127 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 18 out of 127 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 7 out of 127 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 127 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 2 out of 127 reviews

9.6/10

Cleanliness

9.8/10

Staff & service

9.0/10

Amenities

9.4/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

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10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great stay
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2026
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10/10 Excellent

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Wonderful stay—/beautiful
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2026
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10/10 Excellent

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The staff were great, the place was cozy and had a great location
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2026
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10/10 Excellent

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Beautiful location, wonderful staff, and everything was very clean and well-maintained.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2026
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10/10 Excellent

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friendly staff, clean rooms, excellent stay, close to the bike trail that goes to the back of Mackinac crossings
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very helpful staff, quiet room with a great lake view.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great room with amazing view. Will stay here again!
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2026
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10/10 Excellent

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Great location. Walkable to the Arnold island ferry. The rooms and property is very clean and well-maintained, and right on the beach.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2026
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10/10 Excellent

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This property was very close to the ferry. Beach was beautiful and the caretakers were wonderful. Rooms were very nice and very affordable. Would definitely stay here again.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2026
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10/10 Excellent

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Great staff, great room. Right near the water and close to the town center.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2026
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10/10 Excellent

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Great spot for a stay in Mackinaw City. Really enjoyed the view and cleanliness. Thanks for a wonderful stay experience.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2026
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10/10 Excellent

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The room was nice and cold for the hot day. It was right on the beach which was nice and close to restaurants and shopping. The owners let us check in a little early which was nice.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2026
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10/10 Excellent

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The manager of the property was amazing. They also have a ferry shuttle that will pick you up and take you to the dock and back to the hotel which was amazing!
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2026
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10/10 Excellent

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Beachcomber was a great choice. Wonderful view from our room, access to the beach and great swimming. Bonfire in the evening was a great surprise. Laurie, the manager, was very helpful with suggestions on places to eat, activities on Mackinac Island and how to save money.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2026
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10/10 Excellent

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Very friendly staff. Lori was amazing, very welcoming and offered help. The room was clean and adequate. The lake view was great. I will recommend and look to staying here again next time.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2026
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10/10 Excellent

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Access to the beach was nice and within walking distance. Beach chairs available. Fire ring and chairs surrounded. Room was clean. Close to the strip with places to eat and things to do.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2026
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10/10 Excellent

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The view was wonderful, ans the caretakers of the Brachcomber are an amazing couple. They both gave great suggestions of activities to do and places to eat. Would highly recommend!
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2026
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10/10 Excellent

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Very nice place to stay and friendly owners
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2025
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6/10 Okay

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Clean but very dated facility. Staff was very friendly. Rooms are very small
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2026
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8/10 Good

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Lori and her husband were very friendly. Lori had all kinds of information regarding restaurants and gift shops to visit. She always had coffee!!
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2026
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10/10 Excellent

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We enjoyed our stay. The room was very clean the staff very helpful the beach view was beautiful the parking was adequate. The amenities made our stay very special. Highly recommend. It's a good value for the price. One of the great perks was having the Sheplers shuttle take us to the port to catch the ferry to Mackinac Island back!
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2026
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10/10 Excellent

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The motel was clean and very quiet Rooms were a bit small and could have been better appointed, but overall the stay was good! We did not here any of our neighbors at any time. The managers were very helpful and kind. We enjoyed the beach area. Not crowded at all! We were a nice walk into town! This motel was so much better taken care of than surrounding hotels. A rose between many thorns! We enjoyed our stay here!
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2026
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10/10 Excellent

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Staff was very helpful with recommendations for getting to the island and places to eat. My room was basic, but very comfortable. Everything worked.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2026
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10/10 Excellent

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The host was very nice. Room was clean and everything is new and updated. Probably the best beach front out of all them,with nice swings,benches and fire pit. Stay here!
Stayed 4 nights in May 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The staff are very nice and the room was clean.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2025