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Waterfront Lake House - Portage Lake - 4 Beds, 3 Baths, Private Dock, Kayaks

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A room with large windows offering a view of a lake and dock. There is a ceiling fan, a couch, and a flat-screen TV.
A two-story house with a front porch, a garage, and a staircase leading to a second-floor balcony.
A living room with a grey sofa, a white coffee table, and a TV on a cabinet. Large windows provide a view of the outdoors.
A modern kitchen with wooden cabinets, a central island, and stainless steel appliances.
A dining area with a wooden table set for four, a map on the wall, and a window with a view of the outdoors.

Reviews

10 out of 10, Loved by Guests
Top 10% of guest reviews in this area

Highlights

  • Made for relaxation
    Top-rated for comfort — guests feel right at home here.
  • Private garden
    A rare find — relax in the peaceful, private garden space.
  • Centrally-located
    You're never far from where you need to be with this convenient location.
  • Discover nearby landmarks
    Walk to Portage Lake
4 bedrooms3 bathroomsSleeps 10

Popular amenities

  • Onsite parking available
  • Kitchen
  • Washer
  • Air conditioning
  • Barbecue grill
  • Deck or patio

Explore the area

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Onekama, MI
  • Place, Portage Lake
    ‪1 min walk‬
  • Place, Arcadia Bluffs Golf Course
    ‪10 min drive‬
  • Place, Little River Casino
    ‪12 min drive‬
  • Airport, Manistee, MI (MBL-Manistee County-Blacker)
    ‪14 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

4 bedrooms (sleeps 10)

Bedroom 1 - 2nd Floor

1 King Bed

Bedroom 2 - 2nd Floor

1 Queen Bed

Bedroom 3 - 1st Floor

1 Queen Bed

Bedroom 4 - 1st Floor

1 Twin Bunk Bed

3 bathrooms

Bathroom 1 - 2nd Floor

Bathtub or shower

Bathroom 2 - 2nd Floor

Shower only

Bathroom 3 - 1st Floor

Bathtub or shower

Spaces

Deck or patio
Kitchen
Separate dining area
Garden

About this property

Waterfront Lake House - Portage Lake - 4 Beds, 3 Baths, Private Dock, Kayaks

Beautiful lake house on 2,110 acre all sports lake with channel to Lake Michigan. 4 bedrooms and 3 baths with large kitchen, dining room, and beds for 9 adults.

Easy drive to Sleeping Bear Dunes, Traverse City, Frankfurt, Manistee, Crystal Mountain, and Arcadia Bluffs legend golf course. House is on 1.5 acres of woods with125 feet of private beach across the street on Portage Lake. Public Lake Michigan beach is 3 miles down the street.

Onekama is a sleepy town and one of Michigan's best kept secrets! See the pictures of the house and near by hiking trails, and beaches.
Our prices include all fees. No hidden fees.

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House Rules

Check in after 4:00 PM
Check out before 10:00 AM
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Children

Children allowed: ages 0-17
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Events

No events allowed
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Pets

No pets allowed
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Smoking

Smoking is not permitted

Important information

You need to know

Property # 2545304
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
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 indicated there is a smoke detector on the property
Safety features at this property include a deadbolt lock
This property has outdoor spaces, such as balconies, patios, terraces which may not be suitable for children; if you have concerns, we recommend contacting the property prior to your arrival to confirm they can accommodate you in a suitable room

About the neighborhood

Onekama

Located in Onekama, this vacation home is on the waterfront. WaterWorks Museum and Manistee North Pierhead Lighthouse are local landmarks, and some of the area's activities can be experienced at Portage Lake and Heathlands Golf Course. Traveling with kids? Consider Ramsdell Theater and Douglas Park. Water skiing and water tubing offer great chances to get out on the surrounding water, or you can seek out an adventure with mountain biking and hiking nearby.
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Onekama, MI

What's nearby

  • Portage Lake - 1 min walk - 0.1 km
  • Arcadia Bluffs Golf Course - 10 min drive - 14.3 km
  • Little River Casino - 12 min drive - 17.9 km
  • Crystal Mountain - 28 min drive - 46.0 km
  • Interlochen Center for the Arts - 50 min drive - 83.3 km

Getting around

  • Manistee, MI (MBL-Manistee County-Blacker) - 13 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Laheys Public House - ‬5 min drive
  • ‪Miller's Northwood Market - ‬5 min drive
  • ‪Grille 44 - ‬14 min drive
  • ‪Northern Natural Cider House & Winery - ‬15 min drive
  • ‪Lake Side Cafe - ‬12 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Waterfront Lake House - Portage Lake - 4 Beds, 3 Baths, Private Dock, Kayaks pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

How much is parking?

Onsite parking is available at the property.

What time is check-in at Waterfront Lake House - Portage Lake - 4 Beds, 3 Baths, Private Dock, Kayaks?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Waterfront Lake House - Portage Lake - 4 Beds, 3 Baths, Private Dock, Kayaks?

Check-out is at 10:00 AM.

Where is Waterfront Lake House - Portage Lake - 4 Beds, 3 Baths, Private Dock, Kayaks located?

This family-friendly Onekama vacation home is located on the waterfront, steps from Portage Lake, and within 6 mi (10 km) of Pierport Beach and Lake Michigan. Captain John Langland Park and Heathlands Golf Course are also within 6 mi (10 km).

Reviews

10

Exceptional

Reviews are presented in chronological order, subject to a moderation process, and verified unless otherwise labeled.
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Rating 10 - Excellent. 16 out of 16 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 0 out of 16 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 0 out of 16 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 16 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 16 reviews

10/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

10/10

Location

10/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

Verified

10/10 Excellent

Molly H.

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

Family vacation

Really great property. House was pristine and comfy. Easy access to beaches, town.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Joshua S.

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

Enjoyed our stay!

We enjoyed our stay! Great location and wonderful house. The power went out one evening due to a car accident, and Jason was great about communicating updates from the electric company.
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Leah H.

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

Lovely house, great location

The house was well suited for a group. We loved having the dock on Portage Lake. You have to cross the street to get to the dock, but it’s just a stone throw away.
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Leah H.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
This is the second year we’ve stayed here. The house is located directly across the road from Portage Point Lake and has its own private dock, which is a highlight of the property for us. The furnishings are all up-to-date and modern. Very comfortable beds. And the kitchen has everything you’d need to cook basic meals.
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

royce t.

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

What a great vacation home!

Very clean and spacious house. Plenty of room for 6 adults and very up to date with decor. Great view of the lake as well. Will consider again in the future. Thx!!
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Ruth T.

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

Guys golf trip to Arcadia Bluffs

The property was exactly as advertised and Jason was very responsive to questions. As it was a golf trip, it would have been nice if there were 8 beds instead of only 6, but we knew this going in so it wasn’t a surprise. All in all, a very nice place to stay for a golf weekend.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Laura L.

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

Great house and owners!

This house was great for our family. Plenty of space and well equipped for a large group in kitchen, bedding and beach chairs. Loved having kayaks and Jason even left a spare propane tank for the grill to make sure we had plenty! Very responsive to questions and everything was just like in the listing! Hope to be back next year!
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Laura B.

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

Onekama-Lake Michigan Home

Beautiful home with the perfect location. Drive or ride your bike to Lake Michigan. Close to many popular sites. Large spacious home with all the amenities. Excellent communication with the owners. Very responsive. Will definitely try to stay here again.
Stayed 8 nights in Jul 2022
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Timothy S.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great location. Great amenities. Well stocked kitchen. Updated home. Lots of room in kitchen with oversized kitchen table. Lots of seating in two common areas. Lake access across the street. Jason (owner) had great communication and quick responses to our inquiries. We would highly recommend this for other families!!
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Audrey R.

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

Family Vacation

We very much enjoyed our stay. The house was clean and comfortable. Having the dock across the street was very convenient for kayaking. The beach was close by, not very crowded and beautiful. My husband had forgotten the book he brought to read and Jason was nice enough to ship it back within a couple days! Thanks again for sharing your home with us!
Stayed 6 nights in Jun 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Jeanne F.

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

Decker Cottage

This home was a great find! We were able to accommodate our family needs without any issues. Jason was readily available by phone when there was an operator error with the BBQ. We had never been to Michigan before, it turned out to be a great place for a family vacation. We would definitely go back.
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Terri W.

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

We loved this beautiful home.

We would rent this again for sure!!
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2022
Verified

10/10 Excellent

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

Great getaway!

What a beautiful home for a getaway. My friends and I travel up north each year to celebrate another year of life! This house was perfect! It met all of our needs and more! Jason was great to work with, very quick to respond! Looking forward to returning next year!
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2022
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Randy M.

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

5 Stars

This was a great find in Onekama. Very spacious and newly renovated. We will stay again!
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2022
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Michael D.

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

Family vacation at Portage lake in Onekama Michigan

This property exceeded the expectations of me and all my guests. 2 of 3 canceled plans so they could extend their stay and the 3rd tried to rearrange commitments. Thee layout and cleanliness of the home, as well as the view, were raved about by all and my 7 year old grandson caught a fish right off the dock. Memories to last a lifetime Thanks Mike
Stayed 12 nights in Jul 2022
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Becky B.

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

Great Place and location

Very nice property. We stayed for a long weekend and it had everything that we needed with great views.
Stayed 3 nights in May 2022

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