Peaceful Mid-century Modern Getaway Cottage steps from Lake Michigan

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A cozy cabin interior with a wooden dining table, a television, and a large window providing a view of the forest.
A room with wooden walls, two armchairs, a coffee table with magazines, a lamp, and a framed botanical illustration.
A wooden deck with a railing, a barbecue grill, and a glass door leading to a building.
A wooden cabin with a staircase leading up to a deck, surrounded by trees.
A fireplace with a brick surround, a shelf above it, and a metal vent on the left.

Reviews

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional

Highlights

  • The great outdoors
    Guests love the outdoor space here.
  • Beach equipment
    A rare find — beach equipment ready to go for your days by the sea.
  • Centrally-located
    You're never far from where you need to be with this convenient location.
  • Discover nearby landmarks
    Close to Portage Lake

Popular amenities

  • Balcony
  • Dog-friendly
  • Toys
  • Barbecue grill
  • Refrigerator
  • Washer

Explore the area

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Onekama, MI
  • Place, Portage Lake
    ‪16 min walk‬
  • Place, Little River Casino
    ‪17 min drive‬
  • Place, Crystal Mountain
    ‪33 min drive‬
  • Airport, Manistee, MI (MBL-Manistee County-Blacker)
    ‪19 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

3 bedrooms (sleeps 8)

Lion's Den

1 King Bed

Portager’s Room

1 Queen Bed

Rainbow Room

2 Twin Bunk Beds

2 bathrooms

Bathroom 1

Soap · Towels provided · Bathtub or shower · Bathtub · Toilet · Shampoo · Hair dryer

Bathroom 2 (basement)

Towels provided · Bathtub or shower · Toilet

Spaces

Deck or patio
Porch or lanai
Kitchen
Balcony
Dining area

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About the neighborhood

Onekama

Located in Onekama, this vacation home is in a rural area and on a lake. WaterWorks Museum and Manistee North Pierhead Lighthouse are local landmarks, and some of the area's attractions include Ramsdell Theater and Douglas Park. Break out the clubs and hit the links with a golf course nearby, or seek out an adventure with cycling and hiking.
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Onekama, MI

What's nearby

  • Portage Lake - 16 min walk - 1.4 km
  • Arcadia Bluffs Golf Course - 14 min drive - 18.7 km
  • Little River Casino - 17 min drive - 22.2 km
  • Crystal Mountain - 33 min drive - 50.4 km
  • Caberfae Peaks Ski & Golf - 58 min drive - 100.6 km

Getting around

  • Manistee, MI (MBL-Manistee County-Blacker) - 22 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Laheys Public House - ‬19 min walk
  • ‪Lake and Latte - ‬8 min drive
  • ‪The Glenwood - ‬7 min drive
  • ‪Rosie's Place - ‬17 min drive
  • ‪Amigos Mexican Restaurant - ‬8 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Peaceful Mid-century Modern Getaway Cottage steps from Lake Michigan pet-friendly?

Yes, this property allows dogs (limit 1 total).

How much does it cost to stay at Peaceful Mid-century Modern Getaway Cottage steps from Lake Michigan?

As of Nov 7, 2026, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Peaceful Mid-century Modern Getaway Cottage steps from Lake Michigan on Nov 9, 2026 start from $511, including taxes and fees. This price is based on the lowest nightly price found in the last 24 hours for stays in the next 30 days. Prices are subject to change. Choose your dates for more accurate prices.

How much is parking?

Onsite parking is available at the property.

What time is check-in at Peaceful Mid-century Modern Getaway Cottage steps from Lake Michigan?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Peaceful Mid-century Modern Getaway Cottage steps from Lake Michigan?

Check-out is at 10:00 AM.

Where is Peaceful Mid-century Modern Getaway Cottage steps from Lake Michigan located?

Situated on a lake, this vacation home is within 1 mi (2 km) of Portage Lake and Lake Michigan. Captain John Langland Park is 1.6 mi (2.6 km) away.

Reviews

9.4

Exceptional

Reviews are presented in chronological order, subject to a moderation process, and verified unless otherwise labeled.
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Rating 10 - Excellent. 22 out of 29 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 5 out of 29 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 2 out of 29 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 29 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 29 reviews

9.0/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

10/10

Location

9.6/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Excellent location with a phenomenal beach, and close to Arcadia golf courses. We enjoy the vibe in Onekema, and the location is excellent. The home is rustic and extremely comfortable for the whole family. Amy responded quickly to any questions we had, and we even got to check in a bit early. Perfect for families!
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Enjoyable lake cabin stay!

We had a fun, comfortable, and relaxing stay, from start to finish. We would stay again!
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2022
Response from VrboOwner on Aug 24, 2022
Thanks so much. We are so glad you enjoyed your stay.
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Great stay! The perfect cabin.

All the perks of a cabin the woods with the addition of newer appliances and beds. Lovely stay! Right across the street from a beautiful beach! Would definitely come back.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Wonderful Stay

Myself and a group of friends stayed for the weekend for a wedding at Portage Point, and it was lovely! The property was very close to the beach, had plenty of amenities, and was fairly private. Communication with Amy was very easy as well. We really enjoyed our stay!
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2021
Response from VrboOwner on Sep 8, 2021
Thanks Spencer. So glad you all enjoyed your stay and had a fun wedding too!
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Cute cottage across the street from beach access

We had a great time! Perfect location. Property manager is always quick with responses & help if needed.
Stayed 14 nights in Jul 2023
Response from VrboOwner on Jul 16, 2023
Thanks Laura! We are always so happy for repeat renters. We hope you visit again!
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

We love it!

Excellent stay. Home is clean and comfortable. Owners very helpful. Onekama is a treasure!
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2023
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Perfect location

The beach could not have been more perfect! Practically secluded and so much fun for our kids. We appreciated all the toys and the fully stocked house. We would love to come back again!
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Fantastic! Spotless at check in with all the amenities. Fully stocked kitchen, cozy beds, great board games, the best reading porch ever, and steps away from the beach. Literally doesn’t get better than this.
Stayed 5 nights in Aug 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Wonderful Location

The property was clean and offered a great location across the street from Lake Michigan. The public beach was a 5 minute walk away and was absolutely beautiful! Amy was a great host and responded quickly to any questions.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2023
Response from VrboOwner on May 30, 2023
Thanks so much! We are glad you had a good stay.
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Beautiful spot to take in Northern Michigan

A cozy house on a beautiful dune in the woods - we had a wonderful week staying here. Amy was super reap
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2024
Response from VrboOwner on Aug 18, 2024
Thanks! Glad you had a good time.
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Wonderful Cottage

My family stayed at this wonderful cottage for a week. The cottage is so nice and very inviting. Wonderful amenities and the views from the windows, deck and screened in porch of the Lake and sunset were breathtaking! Wonderful place and fantastic owners! Thank you for sharing your wonderful cottage!
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2021
Response from VrboOwner on Aug 4, 2021
Thanks Beth! We loved having your family and dogs. You guys were wonderful guests.
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Pure Michigan

This cottage has everything you need! We could not have enjoyed our stay any more than we did. It was so cozy and the beach is so close. Communication with Amy was quick and helpful. Will definitely stay here again. 10/10
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2022
Response from VrboOwner on Aug 20, 2022
Wow! Thanks so much for the awesome review. I’m so glad you had a great stay.
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Amazing location

This property sits on a wooded, dirt road, across the street and yards away from an accessible Lake Michigan beach. The location is incredible. The main room of the house is very comfortable and livable. The beds were impeccable in a way they often are not in rental houses--very comfortable, with duvets and quilts freshly laundered. The owner is responsive and open.
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2021
Response from VrboOwner on Sep 13, 2021
Thank you so much Sondra. Thanks for communicating with us and being patient as we figured things out. I really appreciate it.
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Rustic gem

What this little house in the woods lacks in bling, it delivers in comfort. The roomy back porch is a great place to enjoy the lovely wooded property. Although not directly on the beach, it is close enough to fall asleep to the lull of the waves. The beautiful beach is just steps away. The house is stocked with everything you might need for a peaceful Michigan getaway.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2021
Response from VrboOwner on Sep 12, 2021
Thanks Sharon! Glad you enjoyed your stay.
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Old buddies get together

It is s very nice house to stay and enjoy shores of Lake Michigan. I wish only the 2nd bath was more on 2 nd floor and more finished like 1st bath . Its on the 1st and hard for everyone to use.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2022
Response from VrboOwner on Sep 28, 2022
Thanks so much! We are going to work on fixing up the basement bathroom so that it’s inviting and nice because we agree that it would be so helpful! Glad you enjoyed your stay.
Verified review

8/10 Good

Liked: Check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Location location location!

Great location! Nice quite area. The house could stand many updates though. It was very dark and musty smelling which we got used to. The downstairs bathroom was quite basic, as per description. The kitchen was well supplied other than dull knives. We met the owners upon arrival and they were friendly and accommodating with the one issue we had. It was a great family week and we enjoyed our stay!
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2023
Verified review

6/10 Okay

Liked: Check-in, communication, location
Disliked: Cleanliness

Lake Michigan

The location is great. Across the dirt road from the public beach, was exactly as described. The beach area was very nice too. Lots to do in the area, we stayed very busy. The down side was the well water, we wouldn’t drink it so we had to buy water for drinking and coffee etc. I used to live on a property with a well and I know what it takes. The property was not clean when we checked in, I think maybe it was the first rental of the season and they didn’t go through it.
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2024
Response from VrboOwner on Jun 15, 2024
I’m so sorry about your experience Ken. We had just opened up for the season but had cleaned. Sorry it didn’t meet your needs, we will work on that. It is true that it is well water. It has been tested and is totally safe to drink, just has tanins. Sorry that you bought water. We have a house jug for spring water from right down the road that we encourage all renters to use. We hope your stay was enjoyable despite these setbacks.
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Lion's Share Cottage

Had a great week. Good location. The beach equipment was appreciated. A few comments: A better selection of sharp kitchen knives would be helpful. Also, microwave-friendly coffee mugs would be nice. The tub drain is slow. Although there is is hose on the dehumidifier in the basement, it does not drain through the hose and the bucket on the dehumidifier fills up and must be emptied.
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2021
Response from VrboOwner on Aug 29, 2021
Thanks Mark. We just had our caretaker snake the drain and it is fixed! You are correct that the dehumidifier hose doesn’t work…that is a fall project for us. As for some better kitchen knives, I’m on it. The house came fully furnished so it is renters like you who give us helpful tips on things we can replace or get. Glad you enjoyed your stay.
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Location!!!!

This house is so sweet, a great stay for our time this summer. The host is a wonderful communicator, the check out process is easy, and the beds are super comfy. Loved the views. What is so awesome about this spot though is for sure the proximity to Lake Michigan. You can just pop right down to the beach, have a fire with your friends/family… eat some smores and watch an incredible sunset. Onekama is a charming town… we actually almost moved there before deciding on the UP. For a summer rental this was fantastic, and I can only imagine what it is like the fall. There is excellent golf nearby, Tribal properties, great restaurants in manistee and traverse. Highly recommend checking out st Ambrose if you like craft beer. But seriously, can’t imagine the access to Lake Michigan being any better on another property at this price point and with this charming of a house.
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Wonderful Beach Getaway

The Lion’s Share Lake House was a perfect fit for our family of 4 and dog. We loved hanging out with an open floor plan and screened-in porch. There’s an all-weather wrap around sofa in the porch that made evening hang outs very relaxing - no mosquitoes or rain to worry about. The kitchen is fully equipped which was great for us because we cooked all of our meals. The bedrooms were spacious and cozy and the mattresses were very comfortable which you don’t always get with vacation rentals. There are plenty of windows for fresh air, ventilation and listening to waves. The property surrounding the house is beautiful and wooded which allows for a lot of scenery and privacy. The lake access is literally across the street and one house over. We walked the beach all the way to the north one morning and discovered so many beautiful rocks. Dog walking on the beach and the beach road was an absolute joy. The property owner was very friendly, easy to communicate with and responsive to our questions. This is a great rental and we definitely hope to return next year!
Stayed 6 nights in Aug 2023
Verified review

6/10 Okay

Liked: Check-in, communication, location

The location is the best…

The location of the house is the best… part of this property. The neighborhood is quiet, felt safe and access to the beach of Lake Michigan was easy and beautiful. Too bad you can’t see it from the house. As for the house, it is less “mid century modern” and more just old. The bones of the house are good and has great potential, but it is musty and could really use a good sprucing up! Be aware that the “3/4 bath” is in the garage/basement! Only my husband was brave enough to use it, and he quit that halfway through our stay. Also be aware that the water is brown and smells. The spring water on Portage Pt Drive is good to drink, but we bought gallons of water to make coffee and to use for brushing our teeth. We opted not to wash clothes in the house, we were afraid staining and smell. We even noticed we still smelled like the water on the way home! It was convenient to have beach supplies provided and the town of Onekama is cute! We just would not stay here again.
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2025
Response from VrboOwner on Jul 18, 2025
Glad you enjoyed the town! Sorry the house didn’t meet your expectations. We have done everything possible to address the mustiness- an old lake house closed 9 months a year is hard. The water is safe to drink! It has tannins from the well and is mentioned in our welcome packet. One day we will redo the house, but for now we enjoy it as an up north cottage.
Verified review

8/10 Good

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

Our Lucky Find in Onekama

3 roomy bedrooms and a spacious open concept living /dining/kitchen easily accomodated all 6 of us; 2 grandparents, daughter, son inlaw , and 2 grandsons ( 4 and 7 yrs old ). Additionally a large screened in sun room and large out door deck added square footage that would accomodate even larger groups than ours A short walk down the drive and we were at a sandy beach that is second to none in any part the world that we have visited. Everything was very clean, the beds cozy and comfortable and all linens fresh, of good quality , coordinated and plentiful including both bathroom and beach towels. The hosts had not skimped on essentials..toilet tissue, paper towel, dish detergent coming imediately to mind. A couple of cool mornings required us to turn on the baseboard heater in the dining room and as advised by the hosts, it warmed the area very quickly and was needed only for a short time. A small point but much appreciated, the coded lock for entry did not involve a key in a lock box AND was large enough that it was readible without glasses..thanks Amy ! Lastly, we did not need it often but when we did communication with our hosts was always prompt, helpful and friendly.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Perfect mix of beach cottage & cabin in the woods

We loved staying so close to Lake Michigan & being able to hear the waves crash. The beach access by the cottage is beautiful & quite private. We really loved it.
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2022
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

great location

We had a great stay at this cottage. The location is spectacular. The cottage is cozy and met the needs of our family of 6 (including our dog). The location is super central to many activities in Frankfort, Arcadia, Manistee and even Long Lake. Traverse city and the dunes are not too far either. All in all we had a wonderful time and were able to detach from our daily grind.
Response from VrboOwner on Aug 23, 2021
Thanks so much Connie. We are so glad you had a great time. She was a great communicator and a great renter. We hope to see you back in MI next summer.
Verified review

8/10 Good

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

Cottage in the woods

This cottage, steps from Lake Michigan, had some unique qualities not always found in rentals. There is a large deck and a screened in porch, as well as updated bedrooms and new appliances in the kitchen. Because the cottage is completely surrounded with trees, it remains cool enough to probably never require air conditioning. However, also because of all the trees, it is quite dark. It is built on a sand dune, so there are quite a few steps required to get into the cottage. This was not a problem for any of us at this time, but it could be for someone. Some of the furnishings are beautiful antique pieces and add to the charm of the place. I was only disappointed in the fact that the second bathroom was in the basement/garage, which meant that, for the most part, six of us were sharing one bathroom. We had a great time and appreciate all of the furnishings that came with the cottage. Loved the sunsets and the beach, too.
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2021
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