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Lakefront Home - Pontoon & Private Beach - Minutes to Breweries, Shopping & More

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A two-story house with a stone facade, a front door, and a small porch.
A paved patio area with a wooden staircase leading up to a wooden deck.
A single-story house with a front porch, a chimney, and a well-maintained lawn.
A bedroom with a bed, a ceiling fan, a window with curtains, and a nightstand with a lamp.
A compact laundry area with two washing machines and wooden cabinets above.

Reviews

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional

Highlights

  • Top-rated lake views
    Relax with tranquil water views.
  • Beach equipment
    A rare find — beach equipment ready to go for your days by the sea.
  • By the lake
    Guests love the beautiful lakefront location.

Popular amenities

  • Patio
  • Toys
  • Barbecue grill
  • Air conditioning
  • Garage parking available
  • Refrigerator

Explore the area

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Portage, MI
  • Place, West Lake
    ‪7 min drive‬
  • Place, West Lake Nature Preserve
    ‪9 min drive‬
  • Place, Air Zoo
    ‪9 min drive‬
  • Airport, Kalamazoo, MI (AZO-Kalamazoo-Battle Creek Intl.)
    ‪12 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

2 bedrooms (sleeps 8)

Bedroom 1

1 King Bed

Bedroom 2

2 Queen Beds and 1 Double Bed

2 bathrooms

Bathroom 1

Bathtub or shower

Bathroom 2

Bathtub or shower

Spaces

Deck or patio
Kitchen
Outdoor play area
Garden
Dining area

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About the neighborhood

Portage

Located in Portage, this vacation home is on a lake. The area's natural beauty can be seen at Bishop's Bog Preserve and Eliason Nature Reserve, while Celery Flats Ampitheatre and Hayloft Theater are cultural highlights. Traveling with kids? Consider Air Zoo and Harbors West Park. With motor boating and swimming nearby, you'll find plenty of adventures in the water.
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Portage, MI

What's nearby

  • West Lake - 7 min drive - 7.5 km
  • West Lake Nature Preserve - 9 min drive - 7.9 km
  • Air Zoo - 9 min drive - 9.5 km
  • Portage City Hall - 10 min drive - 9.6 km
  • Wings Event Center - 12 min drive - 12.7 km

Getting around

  • Kalamazoo Transportation Center - 22 min drive
  • Kalamazoo, MI (AZO-Kalamazoo-Battle Creek Intl.) - 11 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪McDonald's - ‬6 min drive
  • ‪Culver's - ‬11 min drive
  • ‪McDonald's - ‬11 min drive
  • ‪Sonic Drive-In - ‬11 min drive
  • ‪Texas Roadhouse - ‬10 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Lakefront Home - Pontoon & Private Beach - Minutes to Breweries, Shopping & More pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

How much does it cost to stay at Lakefront Home - Pontoon & Private Beach - Minutes to Breweries, Shopping & More?

As of Oct 26, 2026, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Lakefront Home - Pontoon & Private Beach - Minutes to Breweries, Shopping & More on Jan 1, 2027 start from $380, 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 Lakefront Home - Pontoon & Private Beach - Minutes to Breweries, Shopping & More?

Check-in begins at 3:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Lakefront Home - Pontoon & Private Beach - Minutes to Breweries, Shopping & More?

Check-out is at 11:00 AM.

Where is Lakefront Home - Pontoon & Private Beach - Minutes to Breweries, Shopping & More located?

This family-friendly Portage vacation home is located on a lake, 3 mi (4.8 km) from West Lake, and within 6 mi (10 km) of Air Zoo and The Crossroads. Gourdneck Lake and Veterans Memorial Park are also within 6 mi (10 km).

Reviews

9.6

Exceptional

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

9.6/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

9.6/10

Location

9.8/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

Verified review

8/10 Good

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Nice place to stay. Property was as described in the app.
Stayed 12 nights in Jun 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Wonderful home. It was perfect for my family. They had everything you need. The location was perfect.
Stayed 5 nights in May 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
The location was lovely, and the property feels very private and secluded. We enjoyed our time on the lake. The house is comfortable and nicely furnished.
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

WMU Homecoming!

The cottage was perfect fornour family during WMU Homecoming weekend. Cottage was clean, quiet, and roomy. Highly recommend staying there!
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
The house had everything we needed and more. Our girls really appreciated the toys and games in the home. We had a wonderful and relaxing visit.
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
We stayed here for our annual Mother Daughter get away. It is such a relaxing location. We had a great time on the pontoon, as well as enjoying the comforts in the house. Samantha went above and beyond to make our stay perfect. She’s excellent communicating if there are any questions. The weekend went way too fast.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

old timer break

beautiful property. lots of stairs but manageable. rained during our stay, but was very nice to get away!
Stayed 3 nights in May 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
This is a quirky property and will take you 2 days to figure out all the light switch locations. We thoroughly enjoyed our stay an the owner was very easy to communicate with. We loved waking up to a view of the lake and watching the sunsets from the deck. It was a bit cold while we were there to enjoy the water but want to come back in the summer. The property was clean and cosy. There are lots of games and activities especially for younger children. And you can tell there are lots of new improvements. New shower, HVAC. We loved the location, the street is a bit busier than anticipated but you really can't hear it unless you are in the kitchen or front bath. A small dresser in the bedrooms is the only improvement I would suggest. We would definitely stay here again.
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Fantastic

Super cute cottage, fully modernized, very clean and quiet with everything you need. Lived sitting and enjoying the view of the lake. Excellent communication from owner.
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
This house is perfect. We rented this house last year and it thoroughly met our needs to be close to our great grandchildren. They were able to enjoy the water while we slept there at night. The beach is very nice with a blue splash bad on the shore that has anchor so it can be moved to the water. The beach toys are amazing for children as is the varied assortment of chairs, table, and 2 large umbrellas on the deck with a picnic table in the yard kayaks and flotation equipment. We did use the outdoor fire pit and enjoyed the fireflies which I have not seen in many years. The kitchen is very nicely stocked and the towels are well supplied for enjoying the beach. We did wash the towels to beach towels to reuse each day, but the selection is very good. We plan to try again next year for this house. Thank you Savannah for making our stay so pleasant.
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2025
Verified review

8/10 Good

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

Great Lake getaway

My family of 6 had an excellent stay! The back patio is lakefront and it great for all ages. The home comes equipped with all the comforts of home (shampoo, conditioner, fully stocked kitchen, towels, etc) plus many extras (coffee bar, kayaks, beach toys, inside kids toys, books, games, etc ). The A/C worked well in higher than normal temperatures. Communication with the property owner was fast and friendly! The house is decorated super cute. I feel the price is fair for the location. The only cons I had were that the house is on a SUPER busy road. It doesn't affect the back yard but when loading/unloading cars it's something to be acutely aware of. Also, some of the items around the house need replacing; one of the seats of the kayak was broken, the fire pit was crushed and therefore inoperable and a couple of the plastic lounge chairs were broken. Overall, doesn't affect the wonder of the property. We would rent the property again if we ever return to the area.
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Uniting Family

I recently stayed at Sam’s Lake House, AMAZING with breathtaking views of the lake. The large windows allowed me to fully enjoy the serene winter scenery, as snow fell. Sam was incredibly responsive and went out of her way to ensure my stay went smoothly, even arranging the cleaning crew to expedite their work.Thoughtful touches throughout the house, like the wide variety of games available—even 420 games, though it's important to note that smoking isn't allowed on the property. The check-out instructions were very clear, making the departure process stress-free. I appreciated the ample closet space in the bedroom. The dreamy clawfoot bathtub in the downstairs bathroom was a definite highlight!A few minor details: the upstairs bathroom tub is peeling, and while there’s a slip mat, I did have a slip (which was on me). Also, there is no dishwasher, so be prepared to wash dishes by hand. The refrigerator needs a good deep clean. That said, I never memtioned these to Sam as she was so accommodating these things could have been missed rushing to get me in. Parking was a little tricky with fast-moving cars, and Sam explained the garage wasn’t available due to storage. Things that could have made the stay better: aTV in the downstairs bedroom, warmer blankets, covered awnings for the patios, and a door to go out to the deck instead of the side. 8.9 out of 10!
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great stay!
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2026
Verified review

8/10 Good

Stayed 5 nights in Jul 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2026
Verified review

8/10 Good

Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2025
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