As they say in real estate, it's location, location, location. The Hamilton has it in spades. In between the 2 ferry terminals to Mackniac Island, close to downtown Mackinaw City but not too close. Yes you are right on beach, accurate view pictured. After that it starts going downhill. Place has a dingy look inside and out, just not clean, I'd wager bulit in the late 80's to early 90's and minorly refreshed since. Only other positive was the bed as it was fairly comfortable. Where to begin....cable wires hanging from the wall on the TV's, The Jacuzzi? Didn't work, Wallpaper beat to hell, all furniture scratched up. WiFi was abysmal. The 'Free' breakfast you got what you paid for (runny powdered eggs, cold pancakes, sliced ham that was mostly salt). I got the impression the ownership plans to run this place to complete inhabitation and demo the property. I suspect thats many years from now as saps like my wife and I want to be in the area which is gorgeous and plenty to do