5 Bedroom Portage Lake Family Getaway

5 bedrooms3+ bathroomsSleeps 103600 sq ft

Popular amenities

Hot Tub

Fireplace

Kitchen

Barbecue grill

Washer

Dryer

Explore the area

Onekama, MI

Portage Lake1 min walk
Little River Casino7 min drive
Manistee, MI (MBL-Manistee County-Blacker)8 min drive
Arcadia Bluffs Golf Course17 min drive

Rooms & beds

5 bedrooms (sleeps 10)

Bedroom 1

1 King Bed

Bedroom 2

1 King Bed

Bedroom 3

2 Double Beds

Bedroom 4

+1

5 Twin Beds

Bedroom 5

1 Queen Bed

3 bathrooms, 1 half bathroom

Bathroom 1

Towels provided · Bathtub or shower · Toilet · Hair dryer

Bathroom 2

Towels provided · Bathtub or shower · Toilet · Hair dryer

Bathroom 3

Towels provided · Toilet · Shower only · Hair dryer

Bathroom 4

Toilet

Spaces

Deck or patio

Porch or lanai

Kitchen

Dining Area

About this property

We purchased this home in the spring of 2013. It is large but comfortable and located on a beautiful piece of property overlooking Portage Lake. This 3,600 square foot ranch home features five bedrooms, four bathrooms and two large living areas. It can comfortably accommodate two families with kids, three or four couples or five singles privately. For entertainment the home has a puzzle table, tons of games, books & DVD's, a pool table, a shuffleboard table, a large screen TV with Apple TV and WiFi.

Portage Lake is an all-sport lake that is connected to Lake Michigan through a channel. Portage lake is great for sailing, fishing, motorized and non-motorized boating, swimming and watching the sunset. We have two stand up paddles boards, one two person kayak and 3 single kayaks that renters are welcome to use.

Home is located 5 miles North of the Little River Casino. In the winter it is about 45 minutes from Caberfae Peaks and 30 minutes from Crystal Mountain for skiing, close to snowmobile & cross country ski trails, on a great lake for ice fishing and close to many charming towns filled with wonderful restaurants and shops. In the summer is is close to many great Lake Michigan Beaches and within 30 minutes of many quaint waterfront towns & villages, wineries, antique shops, art galleries, hiking trails and museums. Less than 30 minutes from amazing golf courses, including Arcadia Bluffs (9 miles), Manistee National (15 miles) and Wolf River Golf Park (5 miles). About an hour drive to the Sleeping Bear National Lakeshore or Traverse City. There is so much to do in this area!

Towels, linens and basic paper products are provided. All bathrooms have basic toiletries for your convenience. Due to the old septic system guests are to use toilet paper, dish soap and laundry detergent provided. Guests are welcome to use spices and condiments but please replace anything that you use all of. All mattresses and pillows are encased in a hypoallergenic covers.

Pets, parties, large gatherings, fireworks, smoking or vaping in the house are not permitted.

Property manager

Angela & David

Amenities

Hot Tub

Kitchen

Washer

Dryer

Barbecue grill

Fireplace

House Rules

Check in after 3:00 PM

Minimum age to rent: 28

Check out before 11:00 AM

Children

Children allowed: ages 0-17

Events

No events allowed

Absolutely no parties or events on the property.

Pets

No pets allowed

Smoking

Smoking is not permitted

No smoking in or near the house.

Fireworks are not allowed on the property.

Damage and incidentals

You will be responsible for any damage to the rental property caused by you or your party during your stay.

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

Note from host: Absolutely no parties or events on the property.

This property uses eco-friendly cleaning products

Host has not indicated whether there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property; consider bringing a portable detector with you on the trip

Host has not indicated whether there is a smoke detector on the property

About the neighborhood

Onekama

Located in Onekama, this cottage is on a lake. Portage Lake and Heathlands Golf Course are worth checking out if an activity is on the agenda, while those wishing to experience the area's natural beauty can explore Lake Michigan and Huron-Manistee National Forest.

Onekama, MI

What's nearby

Portage Lake - 1 min walk
Little River Casino - 7 min drive
Douglas Valley Winery - 9 min drive
Manistee County Beaches - 9 min drive
Arcadia Bluffs Golf Course - 17 min drive

Getting around

Manistee, MI (MBL-Manistee County-Blacker) - 9 min drive

Restaurants

Blue Slipper Tavern - 2 min drive
Lakeside Cafe - 12 min drive
Rosie's Place - 7 min drive
Yellow Dog Cafe - 4 min drive
The Glenwood - 4 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is 5 Bedroom Portage Lake Family Getaway pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

What time is check-in at 5 Bedroom Portage Lake Family Getaway ?

Check-in begins at 3:00 PM.

What time is check-out at 5 Bedroom Portage Lake Family Getaway ?

Check-out is at 11:00 AM.

Where is 5 Bedroom Portage Lake Family Getaway located?

This family-friendly Onekama cottage is located on a lake, within 1 mi (2 km) of Portage Lake and Heathlands Golf Course. Manistee County Beaches and Lake Michigan are also within 6 mi (10 km).

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Exceptional

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10/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

10/10

Location

10/10

Listing accuracy

10/10 Excellent

Laurie R.

Aug 13, 2019

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

A little piece of heaven

The home is so beautifully decorated and homeowners are absolutely wonderful to work with. Our family has stayed here several times over the past years and are absolutely IN LOVE with the property. There is so much room to sprall out and not be under each others feet... (which is wonderful when you have multiple teenagers in your group!) Game tables, games, puzzles, outdoor games and a fun filled stocked bookcase of movies are perfect for down time. Home is situated on a peaceful outlet of Portage Lake. It truly is majestic and relaxing. I cannot put into words how wonderful this home is... Our family calls this our "Favorite home away from home"...

This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

10/10 Excellent

Greg K.

Sep 11, 2017

One of the most comfortable and beautiful places I've stayed

Everything was simply perfect, in good order, and awesome hospitality. Great people to work with.

Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2017

This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

10/10 Excellent

jeremy e.

Jun 12, 2017

Better than expected.

Very happy with our weekend at your cabin.

Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2017

This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

10/10 Excellent

Laurie R.

Sep 6, 2016

PERFECT for a family getaway!

Thank you Angela & David for sharing your outstanding home! The house was very clean and well maintained. The amount of space for our blended family of 7 was ideal. The beautiful yard with tons of room also allowed for us to entertain family that we were visiting in the area. During "down time" when we were not on the water, there were plenty of places to retreat & relax, play games (pool & ping pong included), watch a movie or even taken an undisturbed nap. Location is perfect. Jump in the boat or vehicle and we were right into town. Owners have thought of every detail in making your stay comfortable and memorable. Hope to come back again with our family next year!

This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

10/10 Excellent

Jennifer R.

Jan 27, 2015

Perfect house!

Angela and Dave-thank you for allowing us to rent your beautiful home. It was very clean and tastefully decorated. We really enjoyed the rec room and your amazing yard. It was such a great vacation. We hope to get back there again and I will definitely recommend it to friends and family. Thanks- Jen and Joe

About the host

Hosted by Angela & David

My husband and I live in the Grand Rapids when we are not at our favorite place. We are both Michigan natives and love the state we live in!

Why they chose this property

When we were younger and newly married we rented a little tiny cabin located next the boat launch and park in town. We fell in love with the lake and the area and vowed that one day we would have a place of our own. In May of 2013 that dream came true and we purchased a home on the lake.

What makes this property unique

The home is situated on the end of a peninsula of land the large lawn has almost 300 feet of lake and channel frontage. The channel and lake are usually calm and ideal for paddle boarding, kayaking, fishing and bird watching. The back yard is protected from the wind coming off Lake Michigan and it feels so much warmer on cool days. The sea wall has several cleats and bumper strips for your boat and/or jet skis. In the spring the bass spawn around the sea wall and it is fun to catch and release a “whopper”.

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