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The Boathouse Cottage

Fort Gratiot accommodation with kitchen

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Property grounds
Beach nearby, beach towels
Children's area
Outdoor dining
Fridge, microwave, oven, stovetop

Reviews

9.8 out of 10
Exceptional

Entire home

1 bedroom1 bathroomSleeps 4800 sq ft

Popular amenities

  • Kitchen
  • Washer
  • Dryer
  • Outdoor Space

Explore the area

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Fort Gratiot Twp, MI
  • Place, Lakeport State Park
    ‪11 min walk‬
  • Place, Lexington Village Theatre
    ‪20 min drive‬
  • Place, Blue Water Bridge
    ‪22 min drive‬
  • Airport, Sarnia, ON (YZR-Chris Hadfield)
    ‪29 min drive‬

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About the neighborhood

Fort Gratiot

On lake.Your stay at this Fort Gratiot cottage places you within a 10-minute walk of Lake Huron and Lakeport State Park. Also within 9 miles (15 km) are Birchwood Mall and Fort Gratiot Canine Commons.
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What's nearby

  • Lakeport State Park - 11 min walk - 0.6 miles
  • Lakeside Park - 19 min drive - 10.9 miles
  • Lexington Village Theatre - 20 min drive - 10.6 miles
  • Fort Gratiot Lighthouse - 21 min drive - 12.4 miles
  • Blue Water Bridge - 22 min drive - 12.8 miles

Getting around

  • Port Huron Station - 22 min drive
  • Sarnia, ON (YZR-Chris Hadfield) - 31 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Lakeport Tavern - ‬3 min drive
  • ‪Big George's Coney Island - ‬8 min walk
  • ‪Lakeshore BBQ - ‬3 min drive
  • ‪Water Tower Sports Pub - ‬9 min drive
  • ‪Tally Ho Inn - ‬2 min walk

About this property

Entire place

You'll have the entire home to yourself and will only share it with other guests in your party.

The Boathouse Cottage

Come stay in "The Boathouse"! This one bedroom cozy cottage is the perfect place for a vacation for up to 4. Perfectly located between Port Huron and Lexington right off of Lake Huron with beach access a short walk from your front door. This cottage comes with its own fire pit, grill, and patio for outdoor activities in addition to the volleyball court on the property and the public park right across the street.

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Property amenities

Beach

  • Beach nearby
  • Beach towels

Internet

  • Available in the cottage: WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • Parking on site

Kitchen

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Cookware, dishware, and utensils
  • Dishwasher
  • Microwave
  • Oven
  • Paper towels
  • Refrigerator
  • Spices
  • Stovetop
  • Toaster

Bedrooms

  • Bedroom
  • Bedsheets provided
  • Sofa bed

Bathroom

  • 1 bathroom
  • Bathtub or shower
  • Hair dryer
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels provided

Living spaces

  • Living room

Entertainment

  • DVD player
  • Games
  • TV
  • Video library

Outdoor areas

  • Barbecue grill
  • Firepit
  • Garden
  • Outdoor furniture
  • Patio

Laundry

  • Laundry facilities
  • Washing machine

Comfort

  • Air conditioning
  • Heating

Pets

  • No pets allowed

Suitability/Accessibility

  • Smoking not allowed

Location highlights

  • Near a hospital
  • Near the marina
  • On a lake

Things to do

  • Birdwatching nearby
  • Fishing nearby
  • Kayaking nearby
  • Motor boating nearby
  • Sailing nearby
  • Swimming nearby
  • Wildlife walks nearby
  • Winery tours nearby

Safety features

  • Carbon monoxide detector (host has indicated there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property)
  • Smoke detector (host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property)
  • First aid kit
  • Fire extinguisher
  • Deadbolt lock

General

  • Garden
  • Unit size: 800 square feet

Policies

Check-in

Check-in time starts at 4:00 PM
Contactless check-in available
Minimum check-in age: 25

Check-out

Check-out before 10:00 AM

Special check-in instructions

You will receive an email from the host with check-in and check-out instructions
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

Pets

  • No pets allowed

Children and extra beds

  • Children are welcome.

Events

No events allowed

Smoking

Smoking is not permitted

Important information

You need to know

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
Onsite parties or group events are strictly prohibited
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, a first aid kit, and a deadbolt lock
This property is managed through our partner, Vrbo. You will receive an email from Vrbo with a link to a Vrbo account, where you can change or cancel your reservation
Charges for extra guests may apply and vary according to property policy.
A cash deposit, credit card, or debit card for incidental charges and government-issued photo identification may be required upon check-in.
Special requests are subject to availability at the time of check-in. Special requests can't be guaranteed and may incur additional charges.
    This property is managed by a private host, not a professional engaged in trade or business. Onsite parties or group events are strictly prohibited. For guests' safety, the property includes a carbon monoxide detector, a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector, a first aid kit, and a deadbolt lock in each accommodation.

Property is also known as

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Frequently asked questions

How close is The Boathouse Cottage to the airport?

This cottage is 18.4 mi (31-min drive) away from the Sarnia, ON (YZR-Chris Hadfield) airport, the closest popular airport to the property.

Does The Boathouse Cottage have an airport shuttle?

Airport shuttle services are not available at this cottage.

How close is The Boathouse Cottage to the beach?

This cottage is 9.1 mi (16-min drive) from Lakeside Park and 14.8 mi (25-min drive) from Canatara Beach and Park. Don't forget your sunscreen!

Does The Boathouse Cottage offer free breakfast?

This cottage does not offer free breakfast.

Is there a casino at The Boathouse Cottage?

No, there is no casino at this cottage.

What time is check-in at The Boathouse Cottage?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

Is there free parking at The Boathouse Cottage?

Free parking is not available at this cottage.

Does The Boathouse Cottage have a pool?

This cottage does not have a pool.

Does The Boathouse Cottage have a spa?

There are no spa services available at this cottage.

How close is The Boathouse Cottage to downtown Fort Gratiot?

This cottage is 0.2 mi away from North Lakeport.

The Boathouse Cottage Reviews

Reviews

9.8

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 70 out of 78 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 7 out of 78 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 1 out of 78 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 78 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 78 reviews

10/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Amenities

10/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

8/10 Good

Kristen S.

Liked: Cleanliness
Had a wonderful stay. Location is great with a park and Lake Huron directly across the street. The unit was clean and well-stocked. The host was very responsive to any questions I had.The only negative with this particular unit is that there is a feral cat community in the surrounding area so we had to be mindful of where we stepped and there was occasionally a slight smell if we were to be gathered directly outside the unit.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Sarah W.

Liked: Cleanliness

Relaxing

Just great place to stay. Convenient to everything and just a great stay
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2025

8/10 Good

Shana C., Dillsboro, IN

Liked: Cleanliness

Quick beach trip

The cottage was very nice. The beach was within walking distance and was not at all crowded. It is a very quiet neighborhood and the park across the street was great.The only thing that wasn't perfect was that the pull out bed sheets had not been washed and there was a sock and sports bra underneath left by someone else.we would definitely consider staying there again.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

tami a.

Liked: Cleanliness
Minus being surrounded by an army of cats, we really enjoyed our stay and would like to return some day. Thank you
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Rachel S.

Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Michelle M.

Liked: Cleanliness
This cottage was perfect for our family as there are other cottages on the property you can rent so everyone has space! Each are fully equipped with everything you need. Communication with the owners was quick. Our stay was lovely! Only items I would mention, TV is a smart TV so limited to what you can watch- boys were looking for Tigers games lol and the blinds were thin or did not work so it could be bright!
Stayed 6 nights in Jul 2025

6/10 Okay

Kim

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The property itself it gorgeous and very clean. There are abandoned homes behind it and next to it. Lots of feral cats and garbage.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Geraldene Q.

Liked: Cleanliness

Lovely Cottage

The Boathouse was delightful. The property was clean and well situated. It was well appointed and very clean, with everything we needed and nicely decorated. The communication from the property owner was timely and accurate. We had a lovely time and plan to stay here again as we enjoy this area of Michigan very much.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2024

8/10 Good

Jeffrey C.

Liked: Cleanliness

Blue water

All was great, although the grill gas tank was empty and the two houses behind and across from the cottages were in I’ll repair but blocked from all but the last cottage.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Sunika G.

Liked: Cleanliness

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Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

mark a.

Liked: Cleanliness

Summer

Great yard for events play area for children and fire pit
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Bill W.

Liked: Cleanliness

Boat week

Great space..nice walk across to beach
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Eileen L.

Liked: Cleanliness

Good place to stay

Awesome place to stay. Beach is just a short walk away. Only about 10 mins from shopping and restaurants. Right around the corner from Dollar General and a small family restaurant. Highly recommend!
Stayed 5 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Candace Z.

Liked: Cleanliness

Two senior ladies had fun

Everything we were hoping for was achieved. The cottage itself was lovely and the amenities were great. We could drive to the park across the street and sit on the beach. A nearby restaurant served incredible fresh fish. It was VERY hot but the AC worked great and we played cards. A nice picnic table right outside the door was perfect for morning coffee and a journal session. Highly recommended.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Gabriela T.

Liked: Cleanliness

Home away from home

This is our second time staying at the cottages. Perfect location across from the beach, and park. Clean and comfortable. Lots of games for playing indoors when cool, and an outdoor fire pit , volleyball court and outdoor toys for playing outdoors. The host is very responsive, and super helpful. Perfect place whether visiting in the summer or Fall.
Stayed 6 nights in Sep 2023

10/10 Excellent

Crisanne C.

Liked: Cleanliness

Nice stay

Cottage was very clean and cozy. Nice location across from a park, and a short walk to the lake. Close to grocery stores to. Quiet neighborhood. Would stay here again.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2023

10/10 Excellent

Richard A.

Liked: Cleanliness

Family Reunion

Great location. We had everything we needed for our family reunion! Hope to do this again next year! Thanks!
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

Julie B.

Liked: Cleanliness

Good time!

Great few days with the family. Cozy cottage, perfect for our needs.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

Alison N.

Liked: Cleanliness

Enjoyed our stay!

Was a great place for our family of 4. Good location and the property was nice and clean. The parking pad for our cottage was pretty tight for a pickup truck to navigate, but there was parking across the street available. Thank you!
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Sandra C.

Liked: Cleanliness

Adorable

When you pull in just ignore the mess to the left as it doesn't reflect where you will be staying. Sadly it is someones elses mess. Your rental will be very clean and neat, and have nothing amiss. The beach and park across the street are great! And the restaurant that is a 3 minute walk was a plus. And not to far, about a mile or two is a great place for breakfast!
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Nancy H.

Liked: Cleanliness

Boat House getaway

We enjoyed our stay at the Boat House. It’s location was great for visiting Port Huron and Lexington. The space was lakeside charming and just right for two seniors. We would come again if our travel was in the area.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2023

10/10 Excellent

Michalene H., Adrian, MI

Liked: Cleanliness

Couple getaway

Such a beautiful and well appointed cottage. We had an issue the first night and the owners were quick to respond and resolved the issue. The cottage is across the street from a park with a small beach, we enjoyed sunbathing there. A quick commute to Lexington, great restaurants and shopping. Walk to the Tally Ho from the boathouse for lunch or dinner, nice locals. We would definitely recommend the Lakeshore cottages!
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2023

10/10 Excellent

Jan S.

Liked: Cleanliness

Cousin weekend

Went for a cousin weekend and stayed here on a recommendation from a friend. It was clean, easy to get to and there is a beautiful park across the street. There is a cute bar within walking distance. Good bar food. It was a wonderful place to stay.
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2022

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

Liked: Cleanliness

Next door to the Tally Ho restaurant and bar.,owed by family.walk to the beach great outside area.

Would rent again.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2022

10/10 Excellent

Amelia S.

Liked: Cleanliness

Enjoyable

Enjoyable place, close to state park, extra amenities, such as games, towels and laundry So glad I was able to get in last minute
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2022