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The Gatehouse on Orchard Beach

Fully-renovated lakefront home with beach cabana, association beach, & firepit
Fully-renovated lakefront home with beach cabana, association beach, & firepit
Fully-renovated lakefront home with beach cabana, association beach, & firepit

House in Lakeside, Michigan

Guests
8 Guests
Bedrooms
3 Bedrooms
Bathrooms
2 Bathrooms

Locally Owned & Operated

Southwest Michigan

Southwest Michigan

Casago Franchise Owner

Locally Owned & Operated
Rating4.52

What our guests are saying...

AI-generated from guest reviews for this property

The Gatehouse on Orchard Beach is described as a beautiful, updated, and well-maintained home that offers a relaxing and memorable Lake Michigan getaway. Guests consistently praised its comfortable layout, cozy furnishings, comfortable beds, inviting deck and yard, and a kitchen stocked with what was needed for an easy stay. The property is repeatedly noted as very clean, spotless, and in excellent condition. Its standout appeal is the easy beach access and exceptional location near the lake, with guests especially appreciating the private cabana, outdoor shower, fire pit, and peaceful setting. Reviewers also loved the serene lake views, sunsets, stargazing, and the calming sound of the waves from the home and deck. Overall, The Gatehouse on Orchard Beach is celebrated as a charming, quiet, and thoughtfully appointed retreat that guests were eager to return to.

Overview

The Gatehouse on Orchard Beach

With a gorgeous top-to-bottom renovation that was completed in 2020 and sporting new updates for 2023, this lakefront cottage in the heart of historic Lakeside is truly one of a kind. This modern home is situated on a mid-size bluff above Orchard Beach, a wide, 80-foot stretch of sand that's shared by association members only at the north end of a long, walkable beach on a natural cove of Lake Michigan. Enjoy access to a private beach cabana, with easy access to chairs, umbrellas, and beach toys to make your excursions on the shores truly memorable. This contemporary home is full of style and natural light, offering new appliances and fixtures throughout, an open and airy great room, and a fully equipped kitchen with an extra-large island and stainless steel appliances - all of which contribute to the authentic, beach-house ambience. Come home from the lakeshore each afternoon to rinse off the sand in the refreshing outdoor shower, get the gas grill going on the raised deck, or simply play with your kids in the spacious yard. Leave your swimsuits to spin in the private washer/dryer, and spend the evening hours telling stories in the warmth of the firepit outside. THINGS TO KNOW There are 60 stairs leading down to the beach. An outdoor shower is available. Four beach chairs are provided. Board games and a yard bag game are provided. This property is managed by Vacasa Michigan, LLC.

Permit number: STR-25-0261

You must be 25 years or older to rent this property.

Amenities

Central AC
Central AC
Gas grill
Gas grill
Beach access
Beach access
Waterfront
Waterfront
Water view
Water view
Board games
Board games
Cable
Cable
Dishwasher
Dishwasher
Washer/dryer
Washer/dryer
Space heater
Space heater
Internet
Internet
Iron
Iron
Lake view
Lake view
Lakefront
Lakefront
Microwave
Microwave
Patio
Patio
Stove
Stove
TV
TV

Sleeping Arrangements

Bedroom 1

sleeps 4

Beds
4 twin beds

Bedroom 2

sleeps 2

Beds
1 queen bed

Bedroom 3

sleeps 2

Beds
1 king bed

Location

Lakeside, Michigan, Home

(Exact address will be provided after booking)

Location

Rating

4.52
25 reviews
5 Star
60%
4 Star
32%
3 Star
8%
2 Star
0%
1 Star
0%
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Shana B2025-09-12

This house is so peaceful and delightful. In a time where we needed to get away and unplug, we traveled to MI and enjoyed the sand between our toes. Close by are many markets and restaurants. The kitchen was easy to cook in, over looking the back patio and space. The beach is quiet and with a little hideaway cabana to listen and watch the waves. We enjoyed long walks and every sunset. We were able to spread out in the house and enjoy the living space while listening to the waves. In a time when we need to relax, recover, and ground ourselves The Gatehouse provided a wonderful setting.

Ruth K2025-07-27

The beach was lovely.

Debbie H2025-05-17

Clean, had everything we needed.

Carmen T2025-04-02

One word….magic. Can’t say enough great things about The Gatehouse. We keep coming back for the peace and tranquility. Clean, simple, comfortable. Beach and cabana are the best!

Philip P2025-03-27

Very nice cottage right near the lake. Everything appears to be newly renovated and good quality. Stayed in March so not much foot traffic on the association path next to the house.

Eugene B2024-12-26

Everything was in good condition

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Rating4.52

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