Lake Michigan Home with Private Beach - Orchard Beach House

A very grand historical home that sits overlooking Lake Michigan. The screened in back porch is a perfect spot to sit and listen to the lske and the birds with a cup of coffee. And the owner was so very helpful with ideas/suggestions of restaurants etc in the area to try. Can’t wait to return.

The Orchard House is incredible. The private beach is what vacation dreams are made of. Our kids loved to swim while others in our group preferred to enjoy the natural beauty from the upstairs deck with the posted spectacular view. Drinking coffee on the screened porch and a glass of wine while enjoying the sunset are just a few awesome moments of our trip. The Orchard House is the best place to relax and enjoy quality time with your loved ones.Thank you, Eve! We are already looking forward to coming back!

We had a great time! We had everything we needed. Great location. Can’t wait to return. Thanks Eve!

Peaceful setting and an old cottage with a good vibe.

great time and great accommodations.

Wonderful stay. The hosts are great.

We absolutely loved our stay here! We had 2 families (4 adults and 4 kids) plus a dog. There was plenty of room for everyone. The house was well stocked with everything we needed. I think the only thing they didn't provide was beach towels - which were easy enough to bring ourselves. The house is old, but very clean. Eve was easy to communicate with. She was very responsive and answered all our questions. We were celebrating my husbands birthday and she left us a delicious apply pie from a local bakery. The best part was hands-down the direct access to the beach. It was PERFECT. The steps down to the beach are closer than they look in pictures - maybe 30 yards? So very easy to run back and forth between the house and beach. The beach itself was beautiful and not crowded at all. We barely saw any other people and if we did they were further away. Would definitely recommend and would definitely come back!

We absolutely loved our stay at The Orchard House! This quaint, historic home is full of charm and character, and its location couldn’t have been better. Nestled just far enough from the busy Saugatuck area, it offered peace and privacy while still being close to town for great shopping and restaurants.One of the biggest highlights was the access to the private beach—it felt like our own little slice of Lake Michigan. We spent hours relaxing by the water and hunting for rocks. The house had everything we needed for a cozy weekend getaway, and we especially appreciated the thoughtful touches throughout, from the collection of games and blankets, to the little details that made it feel like a true home away from home.A quick note for future guests: the stairs inside the house and down to the beach are on the steeper side, so those with mobility concerns may want to plan accordingly.We can't wait to come back and make even more memories at this special spot. Highly recommend!

Had an amazing time. Great owners that provided special touches. Beautiful views, lots of room!

The house was very clean and it was great to come to such a secluded place and enjoy the weekend.

We celebrated a bachelorette party over memorial day weekend at the adorable Orchard House. The heating system kept up well during chilly evenings and Eve had the house stocked with all the necessities, and more! The property is so peaceful and the private beach is excellent. We loved the charm of this house and the fact it has been in the owner's family since it was built. The beds were SO comfortable as well. I would love to come stay again!

First of all, the house is a beautiful old home with lots of history. Everything is so comfy. The view is really gorgeous. But the highlight for me was the host. Eve was really responsive throughout the experience, starting with questions I sent before I booked. She left a lovely welcome gift. I ended up needing emergency surgery while there, and she was so helpful with logistical problems from that. I will definitely return to this property.

I am so glad we found this gem! From the minute you walk in you feel the history of the home. The furnishings are beautiful! The home is roomy- I had 6 kids in the house and it didn’t feel cramped. The beach is awesome. The spot to catch the sunset was our favorite spot. The owner lives next door and was very attentive. I will rent again!!

So so pleasantly surprised to walk into a rental to find it EXACTLY as presented and described. Perfect for our group of 5 adults & two toddlers, as well as our family reunion of 18. Lazy days & nights on the beach and plenty of room to hang out in the house. Especially nice to have enough room for folks to get a little private time. Only suggestion would be the addition of a washing machine. Thanks Eve!

Beautiful setting in a classic old cottage. Close to Saugutuck/Douglas for dining and shopping. Best time at the beach, swimming and rock hunting.

The location of Orchard House can't be beat. Right on Lake Michigan, with private stsirs to the beach. The home is a lovely and historic house with plenty of common spaces, both indoors and out. Would definitely come back!

Met our expectations. Owners were super responsive to all text messages and left us a lovely pie for our stay as well :) Very close to several nice towns to visit in West Michigan.

Unique, memorable and fun spot to call home for a few days while in Michigan for a wedding. Was able to host extended family for a beach day while there. Communication from property owner was great, enough space to sleep 9 comfortably. A great find!

We loved the old 1855 house! The antiques, old books, historical layout of the house, the deck overlooking the lake, the private beach, the creek for the kids to play in, so many interesting stones, all made for the best memories. The beds were so pretty and fit with the decor. The kitchen was well equipped. Eve was so kind to leave welcoming gifts. The website said pet friendly, but we were surprised by the $300 fee as it was not stated on the website information page. We hope to rent the Orchard House again!