Located in beautiful Portage Point nestled between Lake Michigan and Portage Lake, this six bedroom, two and a half bath home offers the best of all worlds with private Lake Michigan beach frontage and access to beautiful Portage Lake. Recently updated with all new bedding, updates in all bathrooms, new carpet and blinds! Enjoy the glorious sunsets each night from the sun room, the large deck or from a bonfire on your own private beach. Experience the charm and history of this special cottage where families and friends have vacationed for generations. The home provides various spaces for gathering, board games, puzzles, and reading. The fully equipped kitchen has all you need to host large groups, including a dishwasher and two refrigerators. The second-floor master has a king size bed and a stunning view of the big lake. There are three more bedrooms on the second floor, one with a king bed, one with a queen, and one with trundle bed and a full-size bed. Third floor bedrooms include one with a queen bed and one with four twins. Full baths are on floors one and two. Enjoy grilling on the patio and take advantage of the full size outdoor shower for post-lake swims.
CANCELLATION POLICY: from Memorial weekend to Labor Day weekend receive a full refund of your deposit if cancelled 120 or more in advance of arrival. This overrides VRBO's indication of no refund.
The surrounding area boasts watersport rentals, fishing, golf, wineries, berry picking, biking, shopping, hiking, local casino and exploring. For boat owners, there are public boat ramps and weekly slip rentals available. See the Welcome Guest Book for more details. Several championship golf courses within 20 miles including Arcadia Bluffs, Heathlands, Crystal Mountain, Bear Lake County Highlands, Manistee National, Manistee Golf and Country Club, and Pinecroft. Try charter fishing for salmon on Lake Michigan, or fly fishing on miles of pristine trout streams. Fish in Portage Lake for bass, pike, walleye and perch. Walk to the historical Portage Point Inn and Resort for ice cream, summer food truck, local music and nightlife at Lahey’s Pub. Try your hand at the Little River Casino only ten miles away. Visit Iron Fish Distillery! Drive along scenic M 22 to explore Frankfort, Glen Arbor and Manistee. Traverse City and Sleeping Bear Dunes are one hour away.
Though bedding and bath towels are provided, you bring your own beach towels, beach chairs, and beach toys.