Beach House on the Saginaw Bay near Bay City, Michigan

Bay City, Michigan
$296 avg/night
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Bath 2

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3 Bedroom Beach House near Bay City State Park

This beach house has over 1900 sq. ft. of living space on one of the best beaches in Mid Michigan. The homes first floor has a spacious living area, fully equipped kitchen (all appliances, pots, pans, dishes, eating utensils, etc.), one bedroom (queen sized), and a full bath (both with tub/shower combinations). The living room includes a couch, two love seats and a table with seating for four in front of the fireplace. The upstairs has two bedrooms (one with a double bed and a single bed, the other with two twin beds and one double bed), one full bath with each bedroom having a private entrance to the bathroom without leaving your room.

In the summer, families can enjoy the warm water to kayak, stand up paddleboard, sail the Sun Fish, fish (from shore or nearby lagoon), or just enjoy the sandy beach, sit by a campfire in the fire pit or bicycle on the rail trail. All of these are included at no extra cost.

Outdoorsmen can enjoy nature. We are located one mile North of the Bay City State Park, where you can walk or ride the nature trails, check out the displays at the Visitor's Center, and children can enjoy the spray park or the wide sandy beach that is groomed daily during the summer. Even closer is the Tobico Marsh area. It has a walking trail that has several bridges and two 30 foot observation towers. The marsh itself has many different kinds of wild life, including active beaver dens. The paved rail trail that runs from this house (literally, right across the street) all the way around Bay City. Roundtrip is a 24 mile ride, but riding downtown is only about 6 miles where you can enjoy many local restaurants. A recently completed connector adds a trail that follows the Saginaw River to Zilwaukee.
Pickleball courts and tennis courts are a short drive away.
A new boat rental company opened in the area, Bay City Boat Rental. The Freedom Boat Club is in Bay City where members can reserve a boat for their use. For those who like to fish you can find walleye, perch, northern pike, and bass throughout the Bay. The Saginaw Bay is known for excellent walleye fishing. We are conveniently located half way between the DNR boat launch on the Saginaw River and the boat launch at Linwood Beach Marina, both are just 15 minutes away. There is fishing year round, but the walleye fishing gets going with the first warm weather in the spring. Winter activities include a seven mile, groomed cross country ski trail right out the back door and snowmobiling, and ice skating on the Saginaw Bay.


The property is located just two hours North of Detroit off I-75, only 45 minutes north of Birch Run’s outlet mall, 36 minutes from world famous Frankenmuth, and only 10 minutes from the Bay City Mall.

Links to fun places.

My pictures of the area: https://www.facebook.com/baycitybeach/
Bay City State Park: http://www.friendsofpark.org/
Tobico Marsh: https://www.michigantrailmaps.com/member-detail/bay-city-sp-tobico-marsh-frank-n-andersen-nature-trail/
Bicycle Rail Trail: https://www.greatlakesbaytrails.com/bay-county-trails
Carroll Park pickleball: https://goo.gl/maps/e4tHuy1CZ4NvcAgZ9
See when to play on TeamReach.com with group code Bcp1234
Bay City Boat Rentals: https://BayCityBoatRentals.com
Freedom Boat Club: https://www.facebook.com/freedomboatclubmidnorthernmi/
Walleye Charters: https://www.senditcharters.com/
Sail boat dinner cruise and more: https://www.baysailbaycity.org
Boat tours: https://baycityboatlines.com/
Bay City Concerts: https://www.baycityconcerts.com/
Free concerts - Wednesdays In The Park: https://statetheatrebaycity.com/Events/category/18
Frankenmuth: https://www.frankenmuth.org/blog/10-things-to-do-in-frankenmuth-michigan/


Resturants - local favorites

Castaways: http://www.castawaysbaycity.com/
BJ's Pizza: https://bjayspizza.com/
Mussell Beach: https://www.facebook.com/mussellbeach
Turkey Roost: https://www.turkeyroostrestaurant.com/
Old City Hall: https://oldcityhallrestaurant.com/
Real Seafood: https://realseafoodcorestaurant.com/

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  • Feature Features
  • Map Map
  • School District Availability
  • Review Review

Feature Features

  • PETS

    No Pets Allowed
  • BEACH

    Beach Sun Loungers Beach Towels On The Beach
  • SAFETY

    Carbon Monoxide Detector Installed (host Has Indicated There Is A Carbon Monoxide Detector On The Property) Deadbolt Lock Fire Extinguisher Smoke Detector Installed (host Has Indicated There Is A Smoke Detector On The Property)
  • BEDROOM

    3 Bedrooms Bed Sheets Provided
  • GENERAL

    Unit Size: 1945 Sq Ft (181 Sq M)
  • KITCHEN

    Coffee/tea Maker Cookware/dishes/utensils Dishwasher Ice Maker Microwave Oven Refrigerator Stovetop Toaster
  • LAUNDRY

    Laundry Facilities Washing Machine And Dryer
  • PARKING

    Car Required Onsite Parking
  • INTERNET

    Free WiFi, With Speed Of 100+ Mbps (good For 1–2 People Or Up To 6 Devices)
  • OUTDOORS

    Barbecue Grill Firepit Patio
  • BATHROOMS

    2 Bathrooms Bathtub Or Shower Hair Dryer Soap Toilet Paper Towels Provided
  • LANGS SPOKEN

    English
  • THINGS TO DO

    Bicycle On Site Boat On Site Cycling Nearby Fishing Nearby Golfing On Site Hiking Nearby Hiking/biking Trails Nearby Ice Skating Nearby Jet Skiing Nearby Kayak On Site Kayaking Nearby Marina Nearby Snow Sports Gear Water Sports Equipment Windsurfing Nearby
  • ENTERTAINMENT

    Books Games TV With Cable/satellite Service
  • LIVING SPACES

    Fireplace
  • CLIMATE CONTROL

    Air Conditioning Heating
  • FAMILY FRIENDLY

    Stair Gate
  • LOCATION HIGHLIGHTS

    Near A Hospital Near The Bay On The Lake On The Waterfront
  • SERVICES AND CONVENIENCES

    Iron/ironing Board
  • SUITABILITY/ACCESSIBILITY

    Smoke-free Property

CheckIn Check-in : 04:00 PM CheckOut Check-out : 11:00 AM
No Wheelchair No smoking No pets Children allowed
Occupancy Max occupancy : 9

Map Map

School District Availability

Review Review

  • Terry G.

    Submitted Apr 3, 2026

    Stayed Mar 28, 2026

    Wonderful house. Warm, gracious, responsive hosts. This is our third stay at this home. Clean and fully equipped. 3 generations friendly lay out.

  • Peter I.

    Submitted Dec 26, 2025

    Stayed Dec 23, 2025

    This is our third visit to the property along the shore of Saginaw Bay. It is welcoming, comfortable, and has plenty of gathering space for all of our family members. The kitchen is well stocked, and the dining table seats 8-10 without any difficulty. It is adjacent to the woods and wetlands with running/biking trails.We always enjoy our visits and we’ll be back.

  • John L.

    Submitted Dec 1, 2025

    Stayed Nov 27, 2025

    Beautiful beach house, well-appointed, great communication from owner. Perfect.

  • Heather L.

    Submitted Nov 5, 2025

    Stayed Oct 17, 2025

    The host is very easy to work with and the house is comfortable and right on the water. Trails just across the road and bikes in the garage are nice as well.

  • Judy A.

    Submitted Oct 6, 2025

    Stayed Oct 3, 2025

    The view was spectacular the moment we walked in the door. We enjoyed the peacfulness of being on the water and listening to the ripples of water as we relaxed in the afternoon sun. Randy and Kelly couldn't have been more accomodating. I would recommend staying here to anyone who is looking for a place to escape from the rat race.

  • Eric H.

    Submitted Sep 24, 2025

    Stayed Sep 19, 2025

    Had a wonderful time. Whole house was immaculate, there was plenty to do, and the provided amenities were excellent

  • Tristan T.

    Submitted Sep 15, 2025

    Stayed Sep 11, 2025

    Beautiful view, house was very clean, we had a great stay!

  • jim d.

    Submitted Aug 31, 2025

    Stayed Aug 23, 2025

    Eye candy…gorgeous…every day

  • Chris S.

    Submitted Aug 27, 2025

    Stayed Aug 16, 2025

    Beautiful beach front on a gorgeous great lake. Property is well cared for by the owners. Located in a high trust area with many opportunities for outdoor activities. Good wifi and amenities.

  • Jody P.

    Submitted Aug 21, 2025

    Stayed Aug 9, 2025

    We loved this house more than any other house we have ever rented! The water was amazing; it is shallow for so far out we never reached an area that was over our head. We paddleboarded and kayaked. We used the bikes to bike to get lunch and ice cream and walked on the path almost every day! We were easily able to have food delivered from local restaurants and grocery stores, so no worries there! The neighborhood is just beautiful. The house was cool (central air) and cool with the beachy decor. The 3 bedrooms and 6 beds provided plenty of space.And to top off this great trip - the owner dropped off fresh picked vegetables that we turned into a delicious stir-fry!

  • John A.

    Submitted Aug 9, 2025

    Stayed Aug 2, 2025

    This is our 2nd time staying with Randy and his wife. It’s simply one of those hidden treasures that are so awesome! Something for everyone young and old!

  • Colleen C.

    Submitted Jul 30, 2025

    Stayed Jul 12, 2025

    Beautiful place...immaculate upon check-in. Hosts always available to assist with questions. The star of the show...the view! It's like being on a houseboat!!! And the location is perfect; easy to get to stores, etc. Great attention to detail...no stone left unturned!

  • Leah F.

    Submitted Jul 13, 2025

    Stayed Jul 5, 2025

    This is our favorite week of the year! We’ve been coming to Randy and Kelly’s for a decade. Our kids have grown up here. The place is perfect for two families. It has everything you could think of that you’d need for a perfect beach week. We’re so grateful!

  • neal b.

    Submitted Jul 7, 2025

    Stayed Jun 28, 2025

    House was just as described with everything you could need provided, perfectly clean and a great location. Randy was nice to talk to and a great host. I would highly recommend and would stay again!

  • Nathan

    Submitted May 25, 2025

    Stayed May 18, 2025

    Once a year my old college friends all get together to catch up, and this year we stayed here. The property, house, and amenities were all perfect for what we needed! The window views are beautiful of the lake!

  • Dianne M.

    Submitted May 13, 2025

    Stayed May 6, 2025

    The chilly winds provided us with panoramic views of rolling white capsand even a wind surfer flying past our picture window! While we stayed warm and cozy in this lovely cottage.Wonderful hosts!

  • Cathy K.

    Submitted May 5, 2025

    Stayed May 2, 2025

    Sleeps 9 comfortably with plenty of room indoors for eating, games, tv and indoor fireplace. On the bay so sunrise/sunset view is anmazing. Able to do a fire on the beach in the fire pit too! Great space for 9 adults to enjoy indoors/outoors, and close to stores etc if needed. May weather is unpredictable, but we have had fun for the last 2 years here. Hope to rent again next year!

  • Jenny R.

    Submitted Apr 9, 2025

    Stayed Apr 4, 2025

    This house was an amazing spot for our extended family to gather. The early risers enjoyed watching the sunrise while the rest of the group slept in. We loved the view and the beach, and really enjoyed the nature trails too. The house is well stocked with games, things to do, and kitchenware . Everything was very clean. We loved the location. The house is well stocked

  • Brian K.

    Submitted Feb 20, 2025

    Stayed Feb 6, 2025

    Great place and great acess to the bay for snowmobiles

  • Craig H.

    Submitted Feb 16, 2025

    Stayed Feb 14, 2025

    Place was great. Host was great.

  • The Zalewski L.

    Submitted Jan 29, 2025

    Stayed Jan 24, 2025

    Having never stayed in this area before this was the perfect booking. Prime location right on the water, close to all area activities and essentials, comfortable home, and plenty of room for the family. Highly recommended.

  • Submitted Dec 15, 2024

    Stayed Dec 13, 2024

    My husband and I enjoyed our stay in this beautiful house. The house was clean, cozy, and comfortable. Communication with the owner was excellent. Will stay here again in the future!

  • Lori C.

    Submitted Oct 7, 2024

    Stayed Oct 4, 2024

    I had never been to Bay City before and was in charge of planning a weekend to celebrate 50 years of friendship with four friends. This house had absolutely everything we needed plus amazing lake views, immediate access to a bike path to downtown and a beautiful State park. Randy, the host, was extremely communicative and easy to deal with. I would definitely recommend this property. An added bonus was seeing a bald eagle fly over us just as we arrived!

  • Cheryl A.

    Submitted Sep 15, 2024

    Stayed Sep 11, 2024

    From start to finish, staying at this house went beyond our expectations. The house is extremely clean, roomy, and very comfortable. The kitchen was well stocked with plates, glasses, and eating/cooking utensils. The views are spectacular, and we will miss our morning breakfast on the patio. Equally spectacular are the owners of the house. They are friendly and very easy to communicate with. I highly recommend staying here!

  • Donna S.

    Submitted Sep 7, 2024

    Stayed Sep 3, 2024

    Fantastic! Beautiful place, views and layout. The place was sparkling clean and had all the toys you could want. The owner happened by as I was struggling setting up the sunfish sailboat and he gave me a quick lesson. Can't wait to come back.

  • Chris S.

    Submitted Sep 2, 2024

    Stayed Aug 25, 2024

    Great property with direct beach and lake access. Family played for hours each day in the water. Multiple family bike trips with the bikes provided. Easy trips to ice cream, mini golf, Tobico trails, and Bay City State Park. City amenities like movie theater and restaurants are a 10 min. drive. Weather was great, views were beautiful. Perfect place to stay if you want to relax and have fun.

  • Lauren R.

    Submitted Aug 25, 2024

    Stayed Aug 23, 2024

    Awesome place, very quaint and amazing access to water. The layout of the house was a little dangerous for young children (opened steps and lack of sufficient railings on upstairs hallway). There was also a good amount of breakables that we had to make sure to avoid. Especially the glass table by the couch facing out to the beach. I would definitely recommend it for adults or older children! Lauren

  • Leah F.

    Submitted Aug 10, 2024

    Stayed Aug 3, 2024

    This was our ninth stay at Randy and Kelly’s place. Our kids have grown up coming here. It’s such a gem—it’s in great condition and has everything you could need or want. They are incredibly kind and hospitable. Thanks again for everything!!! ❤️❤️❤️

  • Janka B.

    Submitted Aug 3, 2024

    Stayed Jul 27, 2024

    The home was a lively mix of old and new and we loved that we could hear the waves at night, even when the windows were closed, it was very calming. We also really loved the trail that was just outside of the property and enjoyed long walks and the marsh loop as well. We saw lots of deer and cranes and an eagle on several occasions. Randy was very kind and even dropped off some veggies from his garden. The queen and full beds were our issue with the property- they are older and not comfortable. Ultimately my husband and I opted to sleep in twin beds because those mattresses were newer and more comfortable.

  • Heather M.

    Submitted Jul 30, 2024

    Stayed Jul 20, 2024

    Family vacation with husband and 2 young adult kids. Great weather, awesome location, and beautiful weather. Owner was very nice and helpful. House was as listed and pictures. Very relaxing, chill vacation spent with my favorite people. Local sight were great as well! Frankenmuth, USS Edson, downtown Bay City had many seasonal events, and local restaurants were great! Would definitely return!

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