Beach House(s) - Desmond beach, Fort Gratiot MI - Fort Gratiot

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5 bedrooms2+ bathroomsSleeps 9

Popular amenities

Dryer
Beach view
Washer
Fireplace
Kitchen
Barbecue grill

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Fort Gratiot Township, MI

Birchwood Mall
‪18 min walk‬
Fort Gratiot Lighthouse
‪6 min drive‬
Blue Water Bridge
‪15 min drive‬
Sarnia, ON (YZR-Chris Hadfield)
‪21 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

5 bedrooms (sleeps 9)

Bedroom 2 with access to upper deck

1 Queen Bed

Bedroom 3 barn wood room

1 Double Bed

Bedroom 4 kid/young adult

1 Single Bed

Bedroom main floor

1 Queen Bed

Master bedroom

1 Queen Bed

2 bathrooms, 1 half bathroom

Bathroom main floor

Towels provided · Toilet · Shower only · Hair dryer

Bathroom master bedroom

Towels provided · Toilet · Shower only · Hair dryer

Half Bathroom upper stairs

Towels provided · Toilet

Spaces

Deck or patio

Kitchen

Balcony

Dining area

About this property

Beach House(s) - Desmond beach, Fort Gratiot MI

Any questions about this lakehouse or our sister lakehouse next door please contact Rhonda Bessette at Realty Executives in Port Huron Michigan

This beautiful house(s)in Fort Gratiot are year round private home(s) with an awesome sandy private beach, the perfect spot to watch freighter traffic on the Great Lakes.
These houses are in the middle of a beautiful small community of beach homes.
At the Yellow lakehouse (see pics) there are 5 bedrooms (three rooms with queen beds), one room with a full size bed and one room with a built-in twin.
Main level has great room with gas fireplace, big screen TV, kitchen plus open concept living/dinning area, a main floor master bedroom (queen bed) and a main floor full bath. Main level deck, outdoor seating and gas grill.
The upper level has the other 4 additional bedrooms (2 queen bedrooms). Big screen tv in the main master bedroom, Full bath and half bath. The upper deck located off of the 2 queen bedrooms has a beautiful view of Lake Huron, outdoor seating with privacy screen.
The home has central air/heat, with ceiling fans throughout the house. It has a full service kitchen with all the extras including microwave, disposal, dishwasher, coffee maker, a full complement of utensils, dishes, cookware, silverware and fire pit on the beach. All bed linens are provided. You should bring your own beach towels. Gas grill and patio furniture on both decks and around the beach fire pit.
The home is beautifully decorated. All Leather furniture - sectional, couch, love seat, recliners. 50' flat screen main floor and 42' in master bedroom upstairs, cable TV (comcast) with blueray and wireless internet included. Other extras include , a full size washer/dryer, Wine and beverage cooler, extra chairs, service tent and folding tables for outdoor entertaining.
no cold showers.....The house has endless hot water provided by a new tankless energy saving water heater.... so no worries to run out of hot water with many morning showers.
Living room has a ventless natural gas fireplace with remote.
NO POWER interuptions on your vacation as the house has a new natural gas Generac generator which will automatically restore power to the house in the event of power loss in the area.
*This house is a non-smokering home

Again - Any questions about this Yellow lakehouse or our sister lakehouse (white lakehouse) next door please contact Rhonda Bessette at Realty Executives in Port Huron Michigan

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mark Bessette

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House Rules

Check in after 3:00 PM

Check out before 11:00 AM

Children

Children allowed: ages 0–17

Events

Events allowed

Pets

No pets allowed

Smoking

Smoking is not permitted

Important information

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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

Parties and events are allowed on site

Host has indicated that there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property

Host has indicated that there is a smoke detector on the property

Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher, a first aid kit and a deadlock

About the area

Fort Gratiot

Located in Fort Gratiot, this holiday home is on the beach. Thomas Edison Depot Museum and McMorran Place are cultural highlights, and some of the area's attractions include Stones 'N Bones Museum and Glacier Pointe Ice Complex. Looking to enjoy an event or a game while in town? See what's happening at RBC Centre or Hiawatha Horse Park and Entertainment Center. Spend some time exploring the area's activities, including golfing.

Fort Gratiot Township, MI

What's nearby

Birchwood Mall - 18 min walk - 1.6 km
Lakeside Park - 4 min drive - 3.4 km
Fort Gratiot Lighthouse - 6 min drive - 5.3 km
Blue Water Bridge - 15 min drive - 11.6 km
Canatara Beach and Park - 18 min drive - 12.1 km

Getting around

Port Huron Station - 17 min drive
Sarnia, ON (YZR-Chris Hadfield) - 21 min drive

Restaurants

‪McDonald's - ‬7 min drive
‪McDonald's - ‬3 min drive
‪Starbucks - ‬4 min drive
‪Texas Roadhouse - ‬4 min drive
‪Olive Garden - ‬4 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Beach House(s) - Desmond beach, Fort Gratiot MI pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

What time is check-in at Beach House(s) - Desmond beach, Fort Gratiot MI?

Check-in begins at 3:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Beach House(s) - Desmond beach, Fort Gratiot MI?

Checkout is at 11:00 AM.

Where is Beach House(s) - Desmond beach, Fort Gratiot MI located?

Nestled on the beach, this Fort Gratiot holiday home is within 1 mi (2 km) of Lake Huron and Birchwood Mall. Lakeside Park and Fort Gratiot Canine Commons are also within 3 miles (5 km).

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9.8/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

10/10

Location

9.8/10

Listing accuracy

10/10 Excellent

Sue R.

12 Aug 2024

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

Great vacation house

Our stay was relaxing, owner was available quickly for any concerns. Neighborhood was friendly and clean. Water front was beautiful, just right for kids playing, rock collectors, watching sunrise with a cup of coffee in the mornings or watching freighters go by. Something for just about any age.

Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Alicia B.

29 July 2024

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

Great trip!

We had a wonderful time and enjoyed the property. There were a lot of steps that we hadn’t accounted for but otherwise it was fantastic!

Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Erika L.

15 Sept 2023

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

Beach Week

Mark is an amazing host and really went above and beyond to make sure our stay was perfect.

Stayed 5 nights in Sep 2023

10/10 Excellent

Brenda B.

10 Aug 2022

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

Wonderful!

My family loved our stay here. We've been renting lakefront properties on Lake Huron for 15 years. This may be our favorite. Loved the views from the decks and the beach. Lots of seating indoor and outside. Thank you, such a great vacation! We hope to return soon!

Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2022

10/10 Excellent

Charles D.

10 Sept 2021

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

Lake House Getaway

Beautiful home with a great view of Lake Huron. Sandy beach, lake freighters passing by in the distance. Wonderful views of the rising sun and nice sounds of the surf on the beach.

Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2021

10/10 Excellent

Shauna H.

1 Sept 2021

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

Heaven on earth!

We love this property! Beautiful location on beautiful water with amazing hosts! We've stayed lots of places but come back to this one year after year!! It's now our family tradition!!

Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2021

10/10 Excellent

Kathleen H.

7 Aug 2021

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

Our awesome Beach week!

I have rented this beautiful spot on Lake Huron for many years! It has everything we need to enjoy family and friends . It is always nice & clean and ready for fun! I highly recommend this lake home for your fabulous vacation!

Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2021

10/10 Excellent

Michelle R.

18 July 2021

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

Beautiful lakefront home.

We had an amazing time at this beautiful property. Great location. The beach was amazing. The views from the upstairs was beautiful. We will definitely be back in the near future.

Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2021

10/10 Excellent

Lauren T.

26 June 2021

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

Amazing and beautiful spot for R&R

Do yourself a favor and book this gorgeous property. The views of Lake Huron are startlingly beautiful, the house is large and can accommodate many people without issue (we had 6 adults and 2 kiddos with us and never felt like we were on top of each other), and most importantly the host, Mark, is a genuinely kind and helpful gentleman. He was communicative from the time we booked until we checked out. The house backs up to Lake Huron so you only have to walk down a handful of steps to reach the beach, literally in the backyard. The house was spic and span when we arrived and had pretty much everything we needed in terms of kitchen drink ware/cookware and utensils, bath towels, lounge chairs, etc. We would love to stay again. Thank you, Mark & Rhonda!

Stayed 9 nights in Jun 2021

10/10 Excellent

Laura M.

19 Sept 2020

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

Perfect week on the water

My husband and I recently traveled here with our two kids (3 and almost 1) for the week. It was really a home away from home. The house Is set up very nicely - the kitchen has everything you may need and washer and dryer definitely make the trip easier. The views out over the lake are amazing, and our 3 year old loved watching all of the large boats go by from the back sliding glass door. The area is nice and quiet and the house is in a perfect location - really great for small kids, as you don’t need to pack up and go anywhere, but can just walk down the stairs to the great little strip of beach. The house has a large deck looking out over the water and a fire pit down on the beach. There was also a great little park with walking trails nearby for the couple of days that it was a little too windy to head down to the water. Mark was incredibly accommodating and helpful- great to work with. We definitely look forward to returning.

Stayed 7 nights in Sep 2020

10/10 Excellent

Cindy S.

31 Aug 2020

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

Very nice!

Wonderful!

Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2020

8/10 Good

GERALD C., - Select -Belmont

29 July 2020

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

On the beach

We thoroughly enjoyed ourselves at this property. Great location! Disappointed that previous renters lost the paddleboards, but we would definitely rent this again.

Stayed 14 nights in Jul 2020

10/10 Excellent

Jessica L., Toledo, USA

20 June 2020

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

In love with Ft Gratiot!

Never knew such Beauty existed only 2 hrs away from is. The house was nice, the view was spectacular! Nice and relaxing week, owners are super nice and laid back.

Stayed 8 nights in Jun 2020

10/10 Excellent

Shauna H.

25 Aug 2019

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

One week was not enough time!

Loved this lake house! One of the best vacations we’ve had. The house was perfect and the lake did not disappoint! The owner was very responsive and helpful. Can’t imagine a better vacation spot.

Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2019

10/10 Excellent

Sue M.

15 July 2019

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

Lake Huron 2019

This was an amazing property!! The Lake was awesome and the location was perfect for our grandkids!! I don’t think they have ever been happier on vacation!! We all loved it! The neighbor, Andy, was a delight. Our 9 year old grandson had great conversations with him. We all loved seeing Andy on his back deck and chatting with him. We had the best times on the beach during the day and great campfires at night. Would stay here again in a heartbeat! Thanks Mark!!!

Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2019

10/10 Excellent

Dmitriy K.

21 June 2019

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

Amazing time on the lake

The property was exactly as described and right on the lake in a quiet neighborhood. There are plenty of parks in the area also, if you have kids. We stayed at Mark's place for a week in June. Being right on the beach made it super easy with small kids. We didn't have to pack anything or drive, just headed down stairs. The property also has a lot of toys and beach supplies! Communication was super fast and easy! Thanks!

Stayed 8 nights in Jun 2019

10/10 Excellent

Barbara N.

10 Sept 2018

Perfect family vacation!

Lovely home 😎❤️

Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2018

10/10 Excellent

Mary S., Northville MI US

5 July 2018

Plenty of room for all the kids and grandkids!

We spent a week with family from both Michigan and Louisiana and what a wonderful time.

Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2018

This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

10/10 Excellent

2 Feb 2014

My old home growing up as a kid.

This was my home as a kid, my parents bought it in 1959 when I was 2 yrs old and kept it in the family until Mark bought it about 8 years ago. We rented as a family for boat weekend a few years ago and had all the family there. I live 4 miles away and stop by from time to time what new things have been added. Mark takes pride in this home and has added to the second floor bedrooms, built a new great master bath and second floor deck. This home has everything you need for a great family week vacation. Top of the line everything. You will not find a nicer home on the lake for your get away. Just less than a mile to a great mall and lots of food places. If you are lucky enough to rent this home you will never forget the fun times.

This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

10/10 Excellent

31 Dec 2010

Wonderful Experience

Wonderful house right on the beach. The house had all amenities you could think of. Enough dishes and cooking items so meals out aren't needed. Found everything we needed. Had 20 for dinner one night. Plenty of room. Owner is easy to work with. Very responsive and very interested in pleasing the renters. Beautiful location.

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Popular amenities

Explore the area

Rooms & beds

5 bedrooms (sleeps 9)

Bedroom 2 with access to upper deck

Bedroom 3 barn wood room

Bedroom 4 kid/young adult

Bedroom main floor

Master bedroom

2 bathrooms, 1 half bathroom

Bathroom main floor

Bathroom master bedroom

Half Bathroom upper stairs

Spaces

About this property

Beach House(s) - Desmond beach, Fort Gratiot MI

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About the area

Fort Gratiot

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Frequently asked questions

Reviews

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10/10 Excellent

Sue R.

Great vacation house

Sue R.

10/10 Excellent

Alicia B.

Great trip!

Alicia B.

10/10 Excellent

Erika L.

Beach Week

Erika L.

10/10 Excellent

Brenda B.

Wonderful!

Brenda B.

10/10 Excellent

Charles D.

Lake House Getaway

Charles D.

10/10 Excellent

Shauna H.

Heaven on earth!

Shauna H.

10/10 Excellent

Kathleen H.

Our awesome Beach week!

Kathleen H.

10/10 Excellent

Michelle R.

Beautiful lakefront home.

Michelle R.