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Family home - 3 bedrooms, 2 baths

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Exterior
living room
dining room
kitchen
Interior

Reviews

10 out of 10

Exceptional

3 bedrooms2 bathroomsSleeps 7

Popular amenities

  • Parking available
    Parking available
  • Hot tub
    Hot tub
  • Washer
    Washer
  • Barbecue grill
    Barbecue grill
  • Kitchen
    Kitchen
  • Fireplace
    Fireplace

Explore the area

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Onekama, MI
    Portage Lake
    18 min walk
    Captain John Langland Park
    6 min drive
    Pierport Beach
    13 min drive
    Manistee, MI (MBL-Manistee County-Blacker)
    17 min drive

Rooms & beds

3 bedrooms (sleeps 7)

1st floor

1st floor

Master bedroom

2 bathrooms

1st floor

Bathtub or shower · Bathtub · Toilet · Shower only

Master bath

Bathtub or shower · Toilet · Shower only

Spaces

Deck or patio
Kitchen
Dining Area

About this property

Family home - 3 bedrooms, 2 baths

This is a sun-filled and easy living 3 bedrooms, 2 full bath house tucked in the woods with easy access to Portage Lake and beautiful Lake Michigan. The house sleeps up to 7 with a loft area and spacious master bedroom and bathroom upstairs. Downstairs has open living and dining​ rooms with floor to ceiling windows, a fully equipped kitchen, 2 bedrooms, a full bath and a laundry/mud room with outside​ entry. There's a large deck across the back for dining and relaxing.
Public access to both lakes is less than 2 miles away, and the town of Onekama is an easy bike ride!
This is a non smoking residence, inside and out, non negotiable. This includes but is not limited to nicotine cigarettes, cigars, pipes and all electronic smoking devices. There will be a $300 fee assessed for violators.
Please do not request to rent this property if you do not intend to comply with this restriction.
Please note that this property does not have central air conditioning or window units.

Property manager

Jay Ruoff
Premier Host

Languages

English

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Amenities

Hot tub
Kitchen
Washer
Dryer
Free WiFi
Outdoor space

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House Rules

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

Children

Children allowed: ages 0-17

Events

No events allowed

Pets

No pets allowed

Smoking

Smoking is not permitted
$300 fee for violators
There will be an additional $300 fee assessed for any kind of smoking in the house, including but not limited to nicotine, electronic or marijuana.
no fireworks of any kind allowed on property

Important information

You need to know

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

About the area

Onekama

Located in Onekama, this vacation home is on a lake. Arcadia Area Historical Museum and Manistee County Historical Museum are cultural highlights, and some of the area's landmarks include WaterWorks Museum and Manistee North Pierhead Lighthouse.
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Onekama, MI

What's nearby

  • Portage Lake - 18 min walk
  • Pierport Beach - 13 min drive
  • Little River Casino - 16 min drive
  • Arcadia Bluffs Golf Course - 16 min drive
  • Manistee County Beaches - 18 min drive

Getting around

  • Manistee, MI (MBL-Manistee County-Blacker) - 17 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Lakeside Cafe - ‬17 min drive
  • ‪The Glenwood - ‬6 min drive
  • ‪Rosie's Place - ‬13 min drive
  • ‪Blue Slipper Tavern - ‬7 min drive
  • ‪Papa J's Ice Cream & Eatery - ‬6 min drive

Reviews

10

Exceptional

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Rating 10 - Excellent. 24 out of 25 reviews" "
Rating 8 - Good. 1 out of 25 reviews" "
Rating 6 - Okay. 0 out of 25 reviews" "
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10/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

10/10

Location

10/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Marilu R.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Feliz
Feliz muy cómoda la casa y nos encantó, muy cerca de los dos lagos
Stayed 2 nights in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

Nancy K.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Onekama get away
The interior was lovely. Hidden in the woods. Saw lots of deer. It was nice having the laundry facilities to use. The extra beverage fridge in the laundry room was a plus. Could use some extra lighting in the main bedroom upstairs. Maybe overhead lighting in the ceiling fan. Overall it was a wonderful vacation and I will recommend it to my friends. But only those that already know about Onekama (want to keep Onekama a secret! )
Stayed 15 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Pat H.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Memorial Day getaway
Great place and perfect size for our family of 6 (could have fit more!) Ideal location near the Portage Point inn and both lake michigan and portage lake beaches. Would definitely rent again. Thanks!
Stayed 3 nights in May 2023

10/10 Excellent

Linda W.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, location, listing accuracy
A short but pleasant stay
House was very nice. An end table and lamp by bedside in lower bedroom would have been welcomed. Kitchen was furnished nicely and living rm was very comfortable. An end table & lamp in loft area would be a nice touch and would make a quiet spot for relaxing and reading. Did not use laundry but was glad to see it was available. Also the deck looked nice, but didn’t have the time to use it. Only real negative thing was previous guest left trash bags outside and animals spread trash all over back yard. Called the manager and left message but never heard back.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2022

10/10 Excellent

Merle S.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great Michigan Feel
Nice location and open space on woodsy lot
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2022

10/10 Excellent

Mauricio L.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great House
Great house, plenty of space. The only issue that we had was the inability to stream anything on TV due to very low internet speed
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2021

10/10 Excellent

Kathy G., Port Huron/Michigan

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Golf Weekend
The place was very clean would stay here again.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2021

10/10 Excellent

james e.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Nice house
Very nice and clean, nicer than the pictures. Would definitely stay again.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2021

10/10 Excellent

Lori S.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Plenty of Room
We were in town for a wedding and stayed with 2 other couples. House was great location!
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2021

10/10 Excellent

chenoah w.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Family vacation
Enjoy this house immensely. Pictures were an accurate representation, house was super cute and comfy, nice location to ice cream place, playgrounds, and lake Michigan. It was pretty hot and humid while we stayed here and AC would have been lovely but with the fans and opening the windows at night to cool things off, it wasn't bad. They were kind and willing to let us check out late so our kiddo could nap before we headed home, and answered questions quickly. Would definitely come again.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2021

10/10 Excellent

Cheryl M.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Up North fishing
Fit our needs. Wish it had a bon fire pit.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2021

10/10 Excellent

Leah W.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
The location was perfect whether you’re in town to bike or beach.
This property was clean, huge, extremely well stocked, perfectly located, and I cannot say enough about the beds! This was my 4th stay on my trip around Michigan and this home wins for comfort, convenience, and having everything we needed… or forgot. We went to Sleeping Bear and Grand Haven from here as well as local beaches. The local Rosies delivered too!!
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2021

10/10 Excellent

Joanna D.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great House for Family Stay
This was a lovely well equipped home with an excellent floor plan to accommodate the two families that stayed here this week. It is set off the road and feels private in the woods but is still close to public beach access and town. We greatly enjoyed our stay and the hosts were gracious and accommodating.
Stayed 6 nights in Aug 2021

10/10 Excellent

Pamela D., OKEMOS

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Home away from home
This house was very well appointed with anything you would need to feel at home. The beds were made up crisply, plenty of linens in the bathrooms, comfortable furniture, etc. The kitchen was spacious enough I didn't even mind cooking while on vacation! Having stayed on Portage Point Rd for many vacations, we knew where this house was. It's not as close to the beach as what we were used to, but a quick drive or a bike ride gets you there in no time. This is a well cared for house that we'd highly recommend.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2021

10/10 Excellent

Philip S.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
A Beautiful House in the Woods
Wooded on a paved road with some light traffic. Near an inland lake and near Lake Michigan. Inside was roomy with all conveniences. Immaculately clean.

10/10 Excellent

Andy B.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Wonderful place
This is a wonderfully peaceful northern Michigan oasis. Great price, easy access and has everything you need. Would love to stay here again
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2021

10/10 Excellent

Brian S.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Serene
Great place with great friends. Had a wonderful time.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2021

10/10 Excellent

David A.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great Stay!!
Beautiful property and very easy process. This property made our annual trip an enjoyable one. Thanks Jay!!
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2021

10/10 Excellent

mary d.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Onekema Oasis
Great time at this wonderful home. Super communication with host and ready for everything we needed for our stay. Great location close to Portage Lake and Lake MI. Thanks for sharing your home with us!
Stayed 2 nights in May 2021

10/10 Excellent

Kathy R., Evanston

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great, easy, vacation home
Comfortable beds, plenty of space for up to 3 couples, lovely, quiet area. Kitchen was very well supplied and easy to use. Negatives: WIFI is very slow. There are quiet oscillating stand fans that made it comfortable enough to sleep - AC would be better tho.
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2020

10/10 Excellent

Julie F.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Wonderful Rental
Home was lovely, very clean and well stocked. We were comfortable and cozy
Stayed 6 nights in Oct 2019

10/10 Excellent

Gary S.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Deer and no Beer
The stay was amazing. The property is right near the lake and surrounded by trees. We watched the deer run past every morning and saunter past in the evening. There were very few channels and no internet access. This was frustrating for the first 15 minutes, but was quickly one of the greatest aspects of the property as we all sat in front of the fireplace and talked about anything. The whole family had a blast. I’d recommend this to anyone except someone trying to work from the woods.
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2019

10/10 Excellent

Brenda S.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Very nice home
Wonderful place to stay. House is very comfortable and clean
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2019

10/10 Excellent

Barbara R.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Perfect Summer Retreat
This house was not only spacious, but absolutely beautiful! We had a very comfortable stay and enjoyed our time there. The owners are incredibly helpful and always respond to queries quickly. 3 adults and 2 children stayed here quite comfortably.

8/10 Good

shannon f.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Fully-stocked, lovely home
My family of four stayed here for 2 nights for a family reunion that was held at Portage Point Inn down the road. The location was perfect - only a mile away. The house was very clean and cute with fully stocked cupboards for whatever you might need. Our only complaint was how hot and humid it was without AC or dehumidifiers. There were fans in every room which helped, but the moisture inside was very high. Otherwise it's a great property!

About the host

Hosted by Jay Ruoff

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English

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They consistently provide great experiences for their guests