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Secluded Home w/private Portage Lk dock & beach next to Lk Michigan beach

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An open door leading to an outdoor deck with a table and chairs, a view of trees and a body of water, and a wooden interior with a cabinet and a lamp.
A cozy room with wooden walls, a television, a sofa, and a dining table with a patterned tablecloth.
A cabin-style room with a large table, wooden benches, and a view of a lake through large windows.
A wooden cabin with a deck, surrounded by trees and a grassy area.
A cozy living room with a fireplace, wooden floors, and large windows overlooking a body of water.

Reviews

10 out of 10
Exceptional

Highlights

  • Discover nearby landmarks
    Walk to Lake Michigan
4 bedrooms2 bathroomsSleeps 9

Popular amenities

  • Dog-friendly
  • Air conditioning
  • Washer
  • Internet
  • Non smoking
  • Dryer

Explore the area

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Onekama, MI
  • Place, Portage Lake
    ‪1 min walk‬
  • Place, Captain John Langland Park
    ‪3 min walk‬
  • Place, Little River Casino
    ‪11 min drive‬
  • Airport, Manistee, MI (MBL-Manistee County-Blacker)
    ‪13 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

4 bedrooms (sleeps 9)

Bedroom 1

1 King Bed

Bedroom 2

1 Queen Bed

Bedroom 3

1 Queen Bed

Bedroom 4

3 Twin Beds

2 bathrooms

Bathroom 1

Toilet · Shower only

Bathroom 2

Bathtub or shower

About this property

Secluded Home w/private Portage Lk dock & beach next to Lk Michigan beach

4 Bedroom, 2 Bath, Beachfront, sleeps 9. Bedrooms have a/c.
This location is paramount. Seclusion, private sandy beach on Portage Lake, Lake Michigan beaches, private dock for your boat. This is a wonderful cottage secluded at the end of a wooded peninsula that separates Lake Michigan from Portage Lake. Build a campfire on either beach. From your cottage you can watch the sun rise looking 3 miles east across Portage Lake or turn to the west and watch the sun set over Lake Michigan. The main level of the home has the kitchen, dining room table, and living room. The living has a HD TV with cable service, and a gas fireplace. The home has a laundry room with washer & dryer. There is also cable internet with wi-fi. The master bedroom, is also on the main level, and has a king bed, full bath, HD TV, and a window a/c. Upstairs is 3 more bedrooms, two with queen beds, and the third with 3 twin beds. Upstairs also has another full bath and a futon in the hallway.

This location lends itself to all sorts of outdoor activities. Biking, walking, and jogging., boating, water skiing, fishing, jet skiing, and sailing. Canoeing and tubing local rivers. Fishing Portage Lake for all the fresh water game fish. Charter fishing available for Salmon and Trout on the big lake and world class local Trout and Salmon streams. There is kayak and paddleboard rentals, charter fishing guide, and sailboat charters just a block away at the Portage Point Inn & Marina. Take a day trip traveling up the coastline on M22, one of the most scenic drives in America, to the quaint villages along the route offering unique shopping opportunities. This is a great time to visit the many vineyards and wine chateaus, along with orchards and fruit stands. This is also a great time to visit and photograph several lighthouses. Championship golf courses are within a few minutes of your cottage, most notable are Arcadia Bluffs, The Heathlands, Manistee National, Bear Lake County Highlands, and Manistee Golf and Country Club. You can go horseback riding for all levels, adults and children, at the Rock 'n' R stables 20 minutes from the home. Your family might consider a lazy float down the Platte River with transportation and tubes provided by Riverside Rentals. Canoe and kayak rentals and trips are also available on many of the rivers in the area. Ask me for details. The village of Onekama, on the opposite side of Portage Lake from this cottage, has some wonderful shops and restaurants. The beautiful Little River Casino is ten miles away and provides gambling and entertainment.

CANCELLATION POLICY: Even though vrbo shows no refund the actual policy as shown in the rental agreement is 90 DAYS or LESS before check-in, Renters will forfeit 100% of their deposit.
CANCELATION 91 DAYS or MORE before check-in, Renters will receive a full refund of their deposit minus a credit card processing fee of 3.5%.
Our prices include all fees. No hidden fees.

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House Rules

Check in after 5:00 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 (limit 1 total)
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Smoking

Smoking is not permitted

Check-out instructions

The host requires you complete the following before checking out:
Load and start the dishwasher
Remove personal items and take out the trash
Turn off the lights
Failure to complete these may result in a negative review from the host.

Important information

You need to know

Property # 5269334
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 indicated there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property
Host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property

About the neighborhood

Onekama

Onekama is home to this vacation home. Manistee North Pierhead Lighthouse and WaterWorks Museum are local landmarks, and some of the area's activities can be experienced at Portage Lake and Heathlands Golf Course. Ramsdell Theater and Douglas Park are also worth visiting.
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Onekama, MI

What's nearby

  • Portage Lake - 1 min walk - 0.1 km
  • Captain John Langland Park - 3 min walk - 0.3 km
  • Little River Casino - 11 min drive - 14.4 km
  • Crystal Mountain - 33 min drive - 46.4 km
  • S.S. Badger: Lake Michigan Carferry - 54 min drive - 71.6 km

Getting around

  • Manistee, MI (MBL-Manistee County-Blacker) - 20 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Little River Casino Resort - ‬21 min drive
  • ‪Laheys Public House - ‬12 min walk
  • ‪Lake and Latte - ‬9 min drive
  • ‪The Glenwood - ‬8 min drive
  • ‪Rosie's Place - ‬15 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Secluded Home w/private Portage Lk dock & beach next to Lk Michigan beach pet-friendly?

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

How much does it cost to stay at Secluded Home w/private Portage Lk dock & beach next to Lk Michigan beach?

As of Oct 7, 2026, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Secluded Home w/private Portage Lk dock & beach next to Lk Michigan beach on Oct 11, 2026 start from $554, 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.

What time is check-in at Secluded Home w/private Portage Lk dock & beach next to Lk Michigan beach?

Check-in begins at 5:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Secluded Home w/private Portage Lk dock & beach next to Lk Michigan beach?

Check-out is at 11:00 AM.

Where is Secluded Home w/private Portage Lk dock & beach next to Lk Michigan beach located?

Situated in Onekama, this vacation home is within a 10-minute walk of Portage Lake and Lake Michigan. Captain John Langland Park is 0.2 mi (0.3 km) away.

Reviews

10

Exceptional

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10/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

10/10

Location

10/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2026

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