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Huge Private Sandy Beach! Sleeps 22! Private Suites! Some Aug/Sept Availability!

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A sunset view with a fire pit and red chairs facing the water.
A hotel room with a large bed, a black leather chair, a flat-screen TV, and a door leading to another room with a bed.
A kitchen with white cabinets, a wooden countertop, a microwave, a coffee maker, and a window with a view of the outside.
A modern kitchen with a stone fireplace, wooden dining table, and bar stools.
A kitchen with white cabinets, a wooden countertop, a stove, a refrigerator, and a sink.

Reviews

9.8 out of 10
Exceptional

Highlights

  • Family fun awaits

    Top-rated for families.

  • On the beach

    A rare beachfront property in the area - enjoy direct access to the sand and sea.

  • Discover nearby landmarks

    Close to Onaway State Park
9 bedrooms8 bathroomsSleeps 22

Popular amenities

  • On beach
  • Onsite parking available
  • Kitchen
  • Washing machine
  • Air-conditioning
  • Barbecue grill

Explore the area

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Onaway, MI
  • Place, Onaway State Park
    ‪2 min walk‬
  • Place, Black Lake
    ‪2 min walk‬
  • Place, Black Lake Golf Club
    ‪5 min drive‬
  • Airport, Pellston, MI (PLN-Pellston Regional)
    ‪51 min drive‬

Where you'll sleep

9 bedrooms (sleeps 22)

Bedroom 1

1 King Bed

Bedroom 2

1 Queen Bed

Bedroom 3

1 Queen Bed

Bedroom 4

1 Queen Bed

Bedroom 5

1 Queen Bed

Bedroom 6

1 Queen Bed

Bedroom 7

1 Queen Bed

Bedroom 8

1 Queen Bed

Bedroom 9

1 Queen Bed

8 bathrooms

Bathroom 1

Toilet · Shower only

Bathroom 2

Toilet · Shower only

Bathroom 3

Toilet · Shower only

Bathroom 4

Toilet · Shower only

Bathroom 5

Toilet · Shower only

Bathroom 6

Toilet · Shower only

Bathroom 7

Toilet · Shower only

Bathroom 8

Toilet · Shower only

Spaces

Deck or patio
Kitchen
Outdoor play area
Garden
Dining area

About this property

Huge Private Sandy Beach! Sleeps 22! Private Suites! Some Aug/Sept Availability!

This beautiful vacation home is located on the sunset side of Black Lake with a huge private sandy beach (approximately 150 feet) and features 9 bedrooms and 8 bathrooms. There are also 2 sleeper-sofas. We can accommodate 22 guests! All bedrooms have Air Conditioning. Seven of the bedrooms are Motel type with exterior entrances, private bathrooms, and TV. Six of the bedrooms feature adjoining doors (making a suite). Each suite also has a refrigerator and microwave. This property was previously a motel and converted into a beautiful vacation home. Enjoy the community spaces for reunions, family vacations, or a small wedding while being able to escape to your own private suite for some peace and quiet. It is adjacent to Onaway State Park and all of its amenities. Dining and grocery shopping are just 5 minutes away.

Enjoy your time on gorgeous Black Lake, which is known for its wonderful fishing, boating, swimming, and hiking. Black Lake features safe sandy beaches and bottom. Trails are minutes away for biking, hiking, and ATV-ing. Fish for Walleye, Perch, Muskie, and Bass. End your days making memories watching the most breathtaking sunsets you’ve ever seen around the brick fire pit, on the beach, or under the pavilion!!

Enjoy four kayaks included for your enjoyment! We also have two 16 ft. aluminum boats with a dock and boat hoist (4000 pounds capacity) for conveniently storing your boat. The front patio has a covered pavilion that is furnished with a gas grill, full-size refrigerator, patio furniture, and picnic tables. Our back porch is equipped with an additional full-size refrigerator for extra food and drinks. There is also a horseshoe pit for family enjoyment.

The perfect place for large family gatherings, events, or a small sandy beach wedding and reception with gorgeous sunsets!!

For a day away enjoy one of the many area attractions such as a day at Mackinac Island or canoeing down the Sturgeon River!

We book Friday-to-Friday during prime season, so be sure when searching available dates you are entering a Friday check-in and check-out date.
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

Events allowed: family gatherings, birthday parties, weddings

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Pets

No pets allowed

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Smoking

Smoking is not permitted

I understand that all activities are performed at my own risk. I am responsible for my own safety and the safety of my guests.

Important information

You need to know

Property # 7106051
If you cancel your booking, you'll be subject to the host's cancellation policy. In accordance with UK consumer law, property booking services are not subject to the right of withdrawal.
This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business or profession.
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
Parties and events (including family gatherings, birthday parties and weddings) are allowed on site. Maximum attendees: 75
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 that there is a smoke detector on the property
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher
This property has outdoor spaces, such as balconies, patios and terraces, which may not be suitable for children; if you have any concerns, we recommend contacting the property prior to your arrival to confirm that they can accommodate you in a suitable room

About the area

Onaway

Located in Onaway, this holiday home is in a rural area and on the beach. Black Lake Golf Club and Rippling Rapids Golf Club are worth checking out if an activity is on the agenda, while those wishing to experience the area's natural beauty can explore Lake Huron and Onaway State Park. Jet skiing and kayaking offer great chances to get out on the surrounding water, or you can seek out an adventure with cycling and ecotours nearby.
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Onaway, MI

What's nearby

  • Onaway State Park - 2 min walk - 0.2 km
  • Black Lake - 2 min walk - 0.2 km
  • Black Lake Golf Club - 5 min drive - 7.7 km
  • Ocqueoc Falls - 13 min drive - 23.7 km
  • Burt Lake State Park - 28 min drive - 52.4 km

Getting around

  • Pellston, MI (PLN-Pellston Regional) - 54 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Ma's Diner - ‬9 min drive
  • ‪Havel's Northland Bar - ‬10 min drive
  • ‪Wood Winds Restaurant - ‬8 min drive
  • ‪Manzana's Restaurant - ‬10 min drive
  • ‪Dairy Queen - ‬8 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Huge Private Sandy Beach! Sleeps 22! Private Suites! Some Aug/Sept Availability! pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

How much is parking at Huge Private Sandy Beach! Sleeps 22! Private Suites! Some Aug/Sept Availability!?

On-site parking is available at the property.

What time is check-in at Huge Private Sandy Beach! Sleeps 22! Private Suites! Some Aug/Sept Availability!?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Huge Private Sandy Beach! Sleeps 22! Private Suites! Some Aug/Sept Availability!?

Checkout is at 10:00 AM.

Where is Huge Private Sandy Beach! Sleeps 22! Private Suites! Some Aug/Sept Availability! located?

Nestled on the beach, this Onaway holiday home is within a 10-minute walk of Onaway State Park and Black Lake. North Allis Township Hall is 2.2 mi (3.5 km) away.

Reviews

9.8

Exceptional

Reviews are presented in chronological order, subject to a moderation process, and verified unless otherwise labelled.
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Rating 8 - Good. 10 out of 54 reviews
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Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 54 reviews

9.8/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Staff & service

10/10

Amenities

10/10

Property conditions & facilities

10/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

10/10

Location

9.8/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Excellent property, lovely beach. Family enjoyed being able to be together in the covered pavilion and fire pit area.
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
The location is perfect, sitting right on Black Lake. A great view and wonderful spot for our nightly fires and star-gazing. The building has quite a bit of nostalgia for our Gen X group, reminding us how motels used to be years ago. The kitchen area was big enough for our group when we wanted to be together indoors, and the covered area outside was very large as well. All around a great location and when we are in the area in the future, we will surely be looking to stay here again!
Stayed 5 nights in Sep 2026
Verified review

8/10 Good

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
We had a great time at this property. It was pretty clean, Other than the TV's, a little bit stuck in a lake cabin of the 1960's & 70's. That was somewhat nostalgic for us and added some charm. The lake front, pavilion, and firepit areas are really really nice!
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2026
Verified review

8/10 Good

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Excellent property
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Great stay

If you like exploring northern Michigan and enjoy water activities this is the place for you to stay v
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2023
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Excellent property for my large family. We have 18 people. We had so much fun! We had everything we needed. Well-stocked kitchen. The pavilion was absolutely amazing and was a true selling point when I was searching for a property for our family vacation. We had all our meals out there, played games, littles one did craft time out there as well. We had beautiful weather all week, but knew that if it rained, we still were under the roof! The extra refrigerators were much appreciated!The kayaks and row boats and life jackets were used daily and my family loved it! Black Lake is so clean and the sandy bottom is wonderful! It is nice that it is shallow a long way out; less worry with smaller children. We brought our fishing boat. So nice to have the boat dock available. We also had purchased two stand-up paddle boards for the trip; the lake was perfect for this; so calm in the mornings and early evenings.Adjoining rooms were great for the parents who had little ones.The extra large firepit was so nice and the height of it felt so safe for little kids to be out there.I would love to return for another family vacation!If you are looking for brand new and modern, this is not the place. But who spends their days in their rooms? If you are looking for character with vintage cottage charm, this IS the place! We hardly left the property because we loved it and had everything right there!I HIGHLY recommend this property! Can’t say enough!
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Location was great. Close to lots of fun. So much room to play outdoors and in the water. Common area inside was big enough for all of us.
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2025
Verified review

8/10 Good

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

Annual family get together

Great setting for our extended family
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2023
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Great group location

What an awesome location! Loved every minute of our stay. This was the perfect spot for our group of friends. The common areas were just right and everyone had their own room and bath when they needed privacy
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

5 Stars! Looking forward to rebooking

This is by far one of the most well-appointed properties for large groups! The rooms were clean and spacious, and the pavilion and beach areas were perfect for relaxing, eating, doing art projects with the kids, and enjoying the serenity that is Black Lake. Jason and Debbie are the ultimate hosts, and we look forward to visiting again next summer.
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Fun in the lake

Beautiful place, water is so nice and the sunsets are beautiful.
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great,just what we wanted the wind was wrong. Little cold , we had fun
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Nice place

Water shallow a long way out, great for small kids. Patio was a hang out place, in the evening, could use some updating, but great big kitchen. Over all it is nice
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2023
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Wonderful Vacation Spot

Everything was just as advertised. The owners/managers were very easy to work with. We loved having the sandy shore for the children to play in the water. The big grassy area was a plus for the children to play games. We also loved all the places to see in the area such as Mackinaw Island and the lighthouses. Definitely will return to this vacation spot.
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2023
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Best Lake Vacation Ever

We stayed at the "Yellow Motel" for a family reunion, and it was better than expected. The beach was perfect for the little ones and the weather was amazing. The kids loved the canoes and kayaks. We ate breakfast, lunch and dinner outside in the pavilion. Jason and Debbie were great hosts with great communication and were so accommodating. We definitely hope to return.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2023
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Amazing Value

This property worked great for our annual family vacation (16 people). The individual bedrooms and bathrooms were amazing. The pavilion was perfect and spacious for meals and relaxing. Black Lake is beautiful and we enjoyed hanging out in the water. Next time we will definitely want to rent a pontoon to explore more. Hosts made everything very easy and clear. We will be back.
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
We had a total of 15 family members ranging from 2-82 years old. We had such a wonderful time!! It was nice that we had the different “motel” rooms for privacy and just a “get-a-way”. It’s obviously an old motel that has been remodeled. Not everything has been completely remodeled but it was still great! The main house with the master bedroom, kitchen, living room, dining and laundry was perfect! We had a rainy day and we were able to watch tv and play games. The kitchen was well stocked and we cooked all our meals right there. The beach was great with so much room for the kids to run and play! The water was shallow and they could go out so far with no worries! They enjoyed playing on the dock. If/when we come back we would like to have a boat to explore the lake! The kayaks & row boats were so much fun! There were some pesty black bugs/flies on the beach that were so annoying! I would bring some kind of spray for the ground. They did supply some bug spray which we were grateful! We brought our side-by-side and a golf cart that we did some exploring on! That was fun! Over all…it’s a great location for a large group and so nice having your own space! I would definitely recommend this location!
Stayed 5 nights in Jun 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Our Family Loved It!

Our family of 17 enjoyed a wonderful week at the Yellow Motel, as one of our granddaughters called it. Many other reviews have commented on all the great things about it, so I won't repeat those here (though they are ALL TRUE); rather, I will list a few facts, none of which are deal-breakers, which I personally would have found it helpful to know ahead of time. * there is high chair! Very helpful, as we had two 1-year-olds with us. * The listing says the kitchen is fully equipped, and in truth, it is quite well-equipped. However, there is nowhere near enough silverware for the number of people who can stay there, especially spoons. I recommend bringing some. * I was thrilled to read on the listing about an outside refrigerator; in fact there are three, which was just great. * The living/dining space is smaller than I thought (from the pictures). It wasn't a major problem, but we did have 4 days of questionable weather ranging from all-day rain to rather windy and cool, and it got kind of full in there at times. * There were no dishrags (just one sponge) and no dish soap, laundry dishwasher soap or laundry detergent. These are often supplied in rentals, but be sure to bring some! Overall, we loved our stay here. The arrangement of the rooms worked so well for all our people, it's easy driving to a number of fun and interesting places, and the hosts were easy to contact and responsive to any issues we had.
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2022
Response from VrboOwner on 19 Sept 2023
Thank you so much for the review! We will be getting new and extra dishes for 2023. We will also make sure we have enough supply of dishrags and soap in the future. We are happy you enjoyed your stay!
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
We had an amazing stay on Black Lake. The property, rooms, and beach were all extremely clean and well kept. House was stocked with everything needed for cooking for a group. The kids had fun swimming every day in the shallow, sandy bottom lake. Our hosts were kind, attentive, and quick to respond. This is a great option for larger groups wanting a beachfront rental!
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
The rooms were clean and the property is beautiful
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
We had a full house of 22 family members of all ages and everyone absolutely enjoyed themselves. There was plenty of room for all of us to co exist but also plenty of space to take breaks from the chaos. The beach was really clean and the water toys were used by everyone. The sunsets will leave you speechless! The kitchen was fully stocked with enough eating and cooking supplies. The hosts were available and helpful throughout the whole process.
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Great experience!

Pavillion was a great area to hang out in. Swimming area was great to lounge on a float and shallow enough not to have to worry about little ones. Property managers were friendly. Our entire family enjoyed their stay. Highly recommend.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2022
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Great family retreat

The property is great for hosting large groups!
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2022
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Family Vacation

Great week. Clean units. Comfortable beds.
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2022
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Great and unique find for large groups

The beauty of the lake view and surrounding area is almost overshadowed by the convenience of having rooms with individual showers and bathrooms. This is a fantastic find for those of you struggling to find that affordable lake spot for a big group. As many adventures or peaceful moments as you need.
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2022

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