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Beautiful Desmond Beach Lakehouse

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Reviews

9.2 out of 10
Wonderful
5 bedrooms2 bathroomsSleeps 14

Popular amenities

  • On beach
  • Onsite parking available
  • Kitchen
  • Washer
  • Air conditioning
  • Barbecue grill

Explore the area

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Fort Gratiot Township, MI
  • Place, Birchwood Mall
    ‪18 min walk‬
  • Place, Fort Gratiot Lighthouse
    ‪7 min drive‬
  • Place, Blue Water Bridge
    ‪7 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

5 bedrooms (sleeps 14)

Lower level bedroom

1 Queen Bed

Lower level bedroom

1 Queen Bed

Lower level bedroom

2 Queen Beds

Main floor bedroom

1 Queen Bed

Main floor bedroom

1 Queen Bed

2 bathrooms

Bathroom lower level

Towels provided · Toilet · Shower only · Hair dryer

Bathroom main floor

Towels provided · Toilet · Shower only · Hair dryer

Spaces

Deck or patio
Porch or lanai
Kitchen
Separate dining area
Garden
Dining area

About this property

Beautiful Desmond Beach Lakehouse


Beautiful house(s)in Fort Gratiot are year round private homes with an awesome sandy private beach, the perfect spot to swim and watch freighter traffic on the Great Lakes.

These houses are in the middle of a beautiful small community of beach homes.

At our white lakehouse (see pics) there are 5 bedrooms (five bedrooms with 6 queen beds).
Main level has great room with gas fireplace, big screen TV, fully equipped kitchen plus open concept living/dinning area for beautiful family gatherings, 2 main floor bedrooms (queen bed in each) and a main floor full bathroom with his/her sinks. Main level deck, outdoor seating and gas grill.

The lower level has the other 3 additional bedrooms (4 queen beds, 2 queen beds in one of the bedrooms), new full bathroom with custom shower.

The home has central air/heat. It has a full service kitchen with all the extras including microwave, disposal, dishwasher, coffee maker, a full complement of utensils, dishes, cookware, silverware. All bed linens are provided. You should bring your own beach towels. Gas grill and patio furniture on deck and around the beach fire pit.
The home is beautifully decorated, couch, love seats, recliners. 50' flat screen main floor, cable TV (comcast) with blueray and wireless internet included. Other extras include , a washer/dryer, Wine and beverage cooler, extra chairs, service tent and folding tables for outdoor entertaining.
Living room has a ventless natural gas fireplace with remote.

There is a 4 foot fire ring/pit and chairs on the sandy beach for wonderful relaxing time watching the waves and flames. Local firewood available.

*This house is a non-smoking home

Any questions about this white lakehouse or our sister yellow lakehouse (property # 7048893) next door please contact Rhonda Bessette at Realty Executives in Port Huron Michigan

NOTE: the White lakehouse is new listing this year so reviews are yet to come but please see reviews of our sister lakehouse next door (yellow lakehouse, prop# 7048893) to get feel of the quality of houses we provide

Blessings!!
Our prices include all fees. No hidden fees.

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House Rules

Check in after 4:00 PM
Minimum age to rent: 25
Check out before 11:00 AM
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Children

Children allowed: ages 0-17
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Events

Events allowed: family gatherings, birthday parties, weddings
# of guest limited to be respectful of neighbors
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Pets

No pets allowed
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Smoking

Smoking is not permitted

Important information

You need to know

Property # 2191492
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 (including family gatherings, birthday parties and weddings) are allowed on site; maximum attendees: 40
Note from host: # of guest limited to be respectful of neighbors
Host has indicated there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property
Host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher and a first aid kit

About the neighborhood

Fort Gratiot

Located in Fort Gratiot, this vacation home is in the city center and on the beach. Black River Golf Club and Andrew S. Brandt Marina are worth checking out if an activity is on the agenda, while those looking for area attractions can visit Thomas Edison Depot Museum and Stones 'N Bones Museum. Looking to enjoy an event or a game while in town? See what's happening at McMorran Place or RBC Centre.
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Fort Gratiot Township, MI

What's nearby

  • Birchwood Mall - 18 min walk - 1.5 km
  • Fort Gratiot Lighthouse - 7 min drive - 6.4 km
  • Blue Water Bridge - 7 min drive - 9.3 km
  • Lakeport State Park - 7 min drive - 9.3 km
  • Blue Water River Walk - 11 min drive - 11.0 km

Getting around

  • Port Huron Station - 17 min drive
  • Sarnia, ON (YZR-Chris Hadfield) - 25 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪McDonald's - ‬3 min drive
  • ‪Chick-Fil-A - ‬3 min drive
  • ‪Starbucks - ‬4 min drive
  • ‪Culver's - ‬3 min drive
  • ‪Burger King - ‬4 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Beautiful Desmond Beach Lakehouse pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

How much does it cost to stay at Beautiful Desmond Beach Lakehouse?

As of May 10, 2026, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Beautiful Desmond Beach Lakehouse on May 11, 2026 start from $550, including taxes and fees. This price is based on the lowest nightly price found in the last 24 hours for stays in the next 30 days. Prices are subject to change. Choose your dates for more accurate prices.

How much is parking?

Onsite parking is available at the property.

What time is check-in at Beautiful Desmond Beach Lakehouse?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Beautiful Desmond Beach Lakehouse?

Check-out is at 11:00 AM.

Where is Beautiful Desmond Beach Lakehouse located?

Located in Fort Gratiot, this beachfront vacation home is in the city center and within 1 mi (2 km) of Lake Huron and Birchwood Mall. Lakeside Park and Fort Gratiot Canine Commons are also within 3 mi (5 km).

Reviews

9.2

Wonderful

Reviews are presented in chronological order, subject to a moderation process, and verified unless otherwise labeled.
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Rating 10 - Excellent. 10 out of 15 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 4 out of 15 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 1 out of 15 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 15 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 15 reviews

9.0/10

Cleanliness

9.6/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

10/10

Location

9.2/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

Verified

10/10 Excellent

Connie J.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Perfect location. Mark was a great host and the home suited our needs
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Lynette K.

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

Family fun

My 3 sons and their families stayed along with my wife and me. The seven children had a great time had a great time on the beach and in Lake Huron
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Jim K.

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

Home like accommodations

Comfortable home like atmosphere, located in a great neighborhood, and near all the conveniences of restaurants, stores, etc. Most importantly, a great view of the lake!
Stayed 88 nights in Jan 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

elizabeth w.

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

Family Get Together

Accommodations were very nice and as described on the website. Views of Lake Huron were breathtaking.
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2023
Response from VrboOwner on Aug 31, 2023
Thank you Liz for your kind words. We totally agree and never get use to the beautiful views of the Great Lake Huron and the awesome freighter traffic Hope to see you again!
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Karen E.

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

An amazing week at this beautiful property

Our family spent a great week at the lake house. The view is tremendous and the house perfectly suited our 9 family members. The beach was perfect for long days sitting by the lake.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2021
Response from VrboOwner on Jul 27, 2021
Karen Thank you for your kind words, looking forward hopefully to seeing you again in the future Blessings! Mark and Rhonda
Verified

8/10 Good

Leann T.

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

Amazing Family Time

Thus rental was perfect for our family of 6 adults and three children. We enjoyed a week of relaxing, swimming and playing in the sand. The rental had everything we needed and was close to the stores for anything we needed to purchase. We would absolutely rent again!
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Andrea G.

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

Great stay! Cozy, relaxing, and gorgeous views.

Great stay for a family vacation! The kids loved playing in the water and on the beach. Stairs were assessable for all and water was shallow by beach for kids to ease in. Awesome seating area outside. Rooms were cozy and a nice sized. We loved playing cards in the sunroom, they had extra card tables and chairs for us to set up, which was so nice! Host was very helpful! Not a bunch of attractions near by, but lots of nice parks for the kids, lighthouse, cute town to walk in, and lots of options for eating. If you are looking for a great house to experience the sand, water, and view of the lake, this is it! We very much enjoyed our stay!
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2025
Response from VrboOwner on Jun 30, 2025
Thank you for your kind words Blessings!
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Stephen A.

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

Great beachfront getaway

This was a perfect house for our two families to vacation at. The inside is clean and well-maintained, and there was plenty of space for us all to spread out. The beach has also been well cared for and had plenty of sand for the kids to play in. The lake off of the beach is relatively shallow, which we loved. Can’t beat the location either, as all of the stores and restaurants you need are within a few minutes drive. Highly recommend this one for families.
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2024
Response from VrboOwner on Jun 25, 2024
Steve, Thank you for you kind words We hope you will return! Blessings! Mark and Rhonda
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Martha O.

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

Wonderful house, beautiful and convenient location!

Mark was a great host, gave us a tour and great local information. Very responsive! House had everything we could possibly need. Our family enjoyed our stay and look forward to future stays. The beach chairs & toys were so nice to have for our use and made it so easy to enjoy the beach with young kids.
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2023
Response from VrboOwner on Aug 16, 2023
thank you for your kind words Martha - Hope to see you in the future Blessings!
Verified

8/10 Good

Michele W.

Liked: Communication, location

Comfortable Beach House

This is not high end luxury but it’s a great place to entertain and hang out on the beach.
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

susan k.

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

What A Wonderful Week!

We had an amazing time at Mark & Rhonda’s Desmond Beach House. The whole family enjoyed the beach & water. The family stayed on the beach most of the trip. The bedrooms are more than spacious. The view is tremendous. The amount of ship traffic is amazing. At one point there were 5 ships within view. My husband & I enjoyed the lounge chairs. There are two that are nice and high, easy to get out of for our old bones. (Would love to know where they were they were purchased.). The stairs to the beach were great, again easy to maneuver for older parents. The main floor shower was converted to walk-in, which was a bonus. Mark was very attentive to our needs & concerns. Over all our stay was excellent. Kudos to Mark & Rhonda,
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2022
Response from VrboOwner on Sep 7, 2022
Thank you Susan for your kind words - we enjoy the house also and are so glad your family created awesome memories at our lakehouse -looking forward to seeing you again Blessings! Mark & Rhonda
Verified

8/10 Good

Megan s.

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

Family Vacation

The view can't be beat. The water views are seen easily from the living and sun rooms, plus hearing the waves is ultimate relaxation. The rooms are decent size, especially the bedrooms in the basement. They easily accommodated a full air mattress with space to spare. We had a family of younger children and the height of the beds was intimidating. Overall, the place was great. Views were breathtaking. We have rented several times before so are quite familiar with the process. As we had small children, we had to bring a booster chair and pack n play as these were not on site. Additionally, there were 1 game and 1 puzzle and I didn't see any movies. Outside, there wasn't an outdoor activities for the children/adults. ie, kayaks, paddle boat, etc, or any any non-water activity. They didn't venture far into the water because it was rather cold and subsequently would get bored pretty quickly. The house itself can safely sleep 14, however, the kitchen table seats 6; with a card table for 4. Lastly, we were asked to wash the sheets/towels before check out. In past rentals, we've only ever stripped the sheets and washed the towels on occasion. So this was new and changed the plan upon departure. If you don't have small kids, this house is fantastic. If you do have smaller children, I would plan many activities.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2021
Verified

8/10 Good

John G.

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

A Nice Cottage on Lake Huron

This quirky cottage provided us with a relaxing, comfortable stay. The layout of the house is perfect for a family gathering, with a large living area, nice patio (too bad the weather sucked for us), access to the beach and Lake Huron, and plenty of beds and bathrooms. The house is an older home that's been renovated and modernized. The beds were comfy and the bathrooms were nice. I loved having one bath downstairs, where you could get away from the main room to...you know...do your business. Three bedrooms are downstairs as well. All were pretty large with queen beds. One quirk was the 18 (?!!) light switches in the main living area. We had some laughs trying to figure out what they all did. Overall, just a fun, comfortable place for a family get together. There were just two minor things that we felt could be improved. One, we never received any instructions for check-in from the host. I contacted him by email and he replied quickly, but that should be initiated by the host, not the guest. Second, the instructions at the entrance require the guests to strip all the beds, launder the sheets and towels, and put them all away before leaving at 11am. That's a bit much to do before checking out, and impossible for someone catching an early flight. We tried, but we had too many loads to finish before 11am. I called the host, and he graciously told us to just leave the last load and he'd take care of it. Probably need to rethink that, though. A nice stay.
Stayed 4 nights in May 2024
Response from VrboOwner on May 8, 2024
John Thank you for your kind words, we love the house and the beach, sorry the weather was not good, welcome to Michigan in May😕 Yes there are a lot of lights and switches Regarding the checkin instructions - I typically meet all my new clients at the house to make sure they are comfortable and answer any questions - most of my clients are repeat renters and are in auto pilot😄 - I did talk to your in laws the day before their arrival and they let me they would be getting in late from the airport so I left the door open with entry lights on for them, I had the beds on main floor made for them as I figured getting in late they would not want to make the beds I have changed my process this year and don’t require the sheets and towels to be done just for the reason you mentioned, the checkin and check out cards need to be updated (my apologies for that miss communication) Your in-laws are wonderful people and I enjoyed talking to them. Thank you for the feedback - hope you and family come back in the future Blessings Mark
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Pauline G.

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

Anniversary family get together

This is a lovely house with a beautiful view. The owners were very nice and we had a wonderful time with our family!
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2022
Verified

6/10 Okay

Jean W.

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

Beautiful beach and views of Lake Huron.

Our family enjoyed the beach and clear waters of Lake Huron. However we were somewhat disappointed in the upkeep of the house. The downstairs area looked newly refurbished but some mattresses were stained with no mattress pads, sheets were stained. Upstairs needs painting and a good cleaning. Found food from previous renters under the sofa.
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2021
Response from VrboOwner on Aug 30, 2021
Sorry for your disappointment, there were mattress pads on all beds so if they were missing that is disappointing , our cleaning lady does a great job, but will provide feedback on sofa

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