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Paradise Beach Resort

4.7 ★★★★★ 155 Google reviews · Lakefront wedding venue in Tawas City, Michigan · 0.4 mi to the lakeshore

Private beach On-site lodging

Plan your tour

  • Setting lakefront venue, 0.4 mi to the lakeshore — verified by its distance to a real shoreline
  • Private beach a private stretch of sand comes up here — no public permit, no onlookers wandering through your vows
  • Lodging on-site rooms come up in reviews and the venue's own info — a built-in room block for a destination beach wedding; ask what's included
  • Phone (989) 362-3234
  • Website paradisebeachtawas.com — most venues book tours right on their site

At a glance

1029 W E Lake St, Tawas City, MI 48763

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On the property

What couples name in their reviews of Paradise Beach Resort and what the venue states on its own site — the fastest way to tell what's actually here before you drive out.

🏖️ Private Beach

“The grounds are always kept and the private beach is one of the best in that resort strip.”

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🛏️ On-Site Lodging 10 mentions

“Fun place in typical small town, Michigan Great cabins, sandy beach, wonderful owners, and staff.”

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🔥 Beach Bonfire 8 mentions

“We enjoyed early mornings on the beach, quick getaways to nearby national parks and bonfires with wood provided by the resort.”

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What couples highlight

The things reviewers bring up again and again across 155 Google reviews — in their own words, and only about the wedding and the setting.

🏝️ breathtaking beach setting 9 mentions

“Our honeymoon at Paradise Beach Resort was absolutely perfect, thanks to Lou and his wife who run this wonderful locally owned business.”

🤝 staff who go above & beyond 2 mentions

“The staff was very helpful and they provide firewood, charcoal, and lots of chairs and beach toys/activities.”

👣 toes-in-the-sand ceremony 7 mentions

“We enjoyed early mornings on the beach, quick getaways to nearby national parks and bonfires with wood provided by the resort.”

From the reviews

We were here for a weekend in October for my brother's wedding which was held right here on the beach. It was such a beautiful setting for a wedding. The cabin we stayed in was cozy and cute. It had two bedrooms and full bath with a well appointed kitchenette.

★★★★★ — Michael, Nov 2024

We stayed here this past Memorial Day, and had a great time! We were four separate families renting four cabins. The place is well maintained with friendly staff! We enjoyed early mornings on the beach, quick getaways to nearby national parks and bonfires with wood provided by the resort.

★★★★★ — Hauraa, Jun 2021

Friend & I stayed one night. Then had reservation at another hotel that turned out bad. Called Paradise and the owner Lou gave us back our same room for our remaining stay! 3 nights total. We were elated! This place is quaint, nostalgic, friendly and laid back.

★★★★★ — Barbara, Jun 2026

My family and I have been coming up here for 4 years now, and have reservations already booked for next year. Lou, Lindsey, and their staff are always extremely kind and quick to help if you need anything during your stay. The grounds are always kept and the private beach is one of the best in that resort strip.

★★★★★ — Angelina, Sep 2024

Excerpts from public Google reviews, filtered to comments about the wedding and the setting. Read all 155 reviews →

Getting married at Paradise Beach Resort

Two things make the tour worth the drive. First, see the ceremony spot at the exact time of day you'd say your vows — a west-facing beach glows at sunset but bakes at noon, and you'll want to feel the wind, watch where the sun sits, and walk the path your guests take across the sand. Second, bring your real questions: the weather backup (where does the ceremony move if it rains or the wind kicks up?), who pulls the beach permit, the sound-ordinance curfew, the catering and bar policy, and exactly what's included — chairs, setup, and teardown on sand are where quotes quietly diverge. Peak beach dates book 12–18 months out, so if the tour feels right, ask what's open in your season before you leave.

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Listing verified July 2026 from public business records and couples' reviews. Something out of date? Report a correction. Own this venue? Claim your listing — it's free.