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Private beachfront 1BR apt with sofa bed in Onekama

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A lakeside area with a fire pit, lounge chairs, and a view of the lake.
A white building with a sign reading "MacBeth & Co." and a street sign indicating "8 Mile Rd."
A living room with a sofa, coffee table, and a painting on the wall.
A playground with a slide, swings, and a dinosaur statue.
A modern living room with a beige sectional sofa, a glass coffee table, and a decorative wall piece.

Reviews

10 out of 10
Exceptional

Highlights

  • Discover nearby landmarks
    Close to Portage Lake
1 bedroom1 bathroomSleeps 4

Popular amenities

  • Dog-friendly
  • Air-conditioning
  • Internet access
  • Living area
  • Non-smoking

Explore the area

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Onekama, MI
  • Place, Portage Lake
    ‪3 min walk‬
  • Place, Little River Casino
    ‪9 min drive‬
  • Place, Crystal Mountain
    ‪26 min drive‬
  • Airport, Manistee, MI (MBL-Manistee County-Blacker)
    ‪11 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

1 bedroom (sleeps 4)

Bedroom 1

1 Queen Bed

Living Room 1

1 Queen Sofa Bed

1 bathroom

Bathroom 1

Soap · Towels provided · Toilet · Hair dryer

Spaces

Number of living rooms

About this property

Private beachfront 1BR apt with sofa bed in Onekama

The apartment has lake views and the property includes 70 feet of private sandy beach frontage on Portage Lake. There are kayaks and life jackets available for guests to use. The location is in the center of Onekama village with shops and restaurants in both directions. This is in a three plex building. The beach is only shared with the other two units. There are firepits on the sand to use at night and kayaks and life jackets for the day. The trundle bed/sleeper sofa is high quality!

The apartment is a 1-bedroom middle unit of a single-story building with 3 apartments total. The property was recently purchased and beautifully refurnished. The property includes:
- The entrance to the apartment is from the driveway.
- The living room is L shaped and has a pull-out couch at one end and a reclining leather couch and new TV and the other end.
- There is a dining room with 4 chairs
- The kitchen has full sized appliances.
- The bedroom has 2 closets.
- The bathroom has a stand-up shower.
- The property includes two other apartments.
- The private beach is exclusively for the guests of the 3 apartments on the property.
- The beach has two firepits. The firepits and 70-foot lake access beach are shared only with the other apartments at this location. This is a private beach (not a public beach) which is hard to find on Portage Lake!
- The property includes kayaks, and life jackets that can be used by the guests of the property.
- Onekama is on Portage Lake that has a channel connecting it to Lake Michigan. The lake is spring-fed and very clear.
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House Rules

Check in after 4:00 PM
Minimum age to rent: 25
Check out before 11:00 AM
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Children

Children allowed: ages 0–17
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Events

No events allowed
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Pets

Pets allowed: dogs less than 23 kg per pet (limit one pet total)
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Smoking

Smoking is not permitted

Important information

You need to know

Property # 4826404vb
This property is managed by a private host (a party not acting within their trade, business or profession). EU consumer law, including the right of withdrawal, will not apply to your booking. The cancellation policy set by the private host will cover your booking.
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
On-site parties or group events are strictly prohibited
Host has indicated that there are no carbon monoxide detectors or gas appliances on the property
Host has indicated that there is a smoke detector on the property

About the area

Onekama

Onekama is home to this apartment. Orchard Beach State Park and Lake Bluff Bird Sanctuary reflect the area's natural beauty and area attractions include Ramsdell Theater and Douglas Park.
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Onekama, MI

What's nearby

  • Portage Lake - 3 min walk - 0.3 km
  • Little River Casino - 9 min drive - 14.7 km
  • Arcadia Bluffs Golf Course - 12 min drive - 16.8 km
  • Crystal Mountain - 26 min drive - 38.5 km
  • Interlochen Center for the Arts - 50 min drive - 72.6 km

Getting around

  • Manistee, MI (MBL-Manistee County-Blacker) - 12 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Little River Casino Resort - ‬12 min drive
  • ‪Laheys Public House - ‬7 min drive
  • ‪Miller's Northwood Market - ‬6 min drive
  • ‪Grille 44 - ‬12 min drive
  • ‪Northern Natural Cider House & Winery - ‬13 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Private beachfront 1BR apt with sofa bed in Onekama pet-friendly?

Yes, this property allows dogs (limit 1 total) with a maximum weight of up to 23 kg per pet.

What time is check-in at Private beachfront 1BR apt with sofa bed in Onekama?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Private beachfront 1BR apt with sofa bed in Onekama?

Checkout is at 11:00 AM.

Where is Private beachfront 1BR apt with sofa bed in Onekama located?

Situated in Onekama, this apartment building is 0.2 mi (0.3 km) from Portage Lake and 2.2 mi (3.5 km) from Heathlands Golf Course. Captain John Langland Park and James Lake are also within 6 miles (10 km).

Reviews

10

Exceptional

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

10/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

10/10

Location

7.0/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Jessica M.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location
Great place, convenient location, host was very communicative and helpful. Highly recommend.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Mike B.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great service in terms of booking, check-in, checkout, and communication with the host. Overall great experience. The beach may be the only feature that wasn’t quite what we thought it would be, but still provided a nice waterfront view and great sunset. I would recommend this property.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2026

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Hosted by Nancy Leacock Daly

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