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An Onekama gem. Short walk to a quiet beach.

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A cozy interior with a wooden dining table, chairs, a sofa, and a cat tree.
A wooden deck with outdoor seating, a small table, and a building with shutters.
A two-story house with a balcony, large windows, and a number '1900' on the side.
A blue wooden house with a wooden deck leading to a blue door.
A kitchen with white cabinetry, a built-in microwave, and a window above the sink.

Reviews

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional

Highlights

  • The great outdoors
    Guests love the outdoor space here.
  • Laundry made easy
    One of the few properties with an in-unit washing machine and dryer.
  • Centrally-located
    You're never far from where you need to be with this convenient location.
  • Discover nearby landmarks
    Near Portage Lake

Popular amenities

  • Balcony or patio
  • Barbecue grill
  • Washer/dryer
  • Air-conditioning
  • Internet access
  • Refrigerator

Explore the area

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Onekama, MI
  • Place, Portage Lake
    ‪2 min walk‬
  • Place, Captain John Langland Park
    ‪19 min walk‬
  • Place, Little River Casino
    ‪16 min drive‬
  • Airport, Manistee, MI (MBL-Manistee County-Blacker)
    ‪18 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

4 bedrooms (sleeps 8)

Main floor

1 Queen Bed

Upstairs 1

1 Queen Bed

Upstairs 2

1 Double Bed

Upstairs 3

1 Double Bed

2 bathrooms

Bathroom 1

Bathroom 2

Spaces

Deck or patio
Porch or lanai
Dining area

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About the area

Onekama

Onekama is home to this holiday home. WaterWorks Museum and Manistee North Pierhead Lighthouse 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. Spend some time exploring the area's activities, including golfing.
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Onekama, MI

What's nearby

  • Portage Lake - 2 min walk - 0.2 km
  • Captain John Langland Park - 19 min walk - 1.7 km
  • Arcadia Bluffs Golf Course - 14 min drive - 18.3 km
  • Little River Casino - 16 min drive - 21.9 km
  • Crystal Mountain - 32 min drive - 50.0 km

Getting around

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

Restaurants

  • ‪Little River Casino Resort - ‬18 min drive
  • ‪Laheys Public House - ‬7 min walk
  • ‪Lake and Latte - ‬6 min drive
  • ‪The Glenwood - ‬5 min drive
  • ‪Rosie's Place - ‬15 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is An Onekama gem. Short walk to a quiet beach. pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

How much is parking at An Onekama gem. Short walk to a quiet beach.?

On-site parking is available at the property.

What time is check-in at An Onekama gem. Short walk to a quiet beach.?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at An Onekama gem. Short walk to a quiet beach.?

Checkout is at 10:00 AM.

Where is An Onekama gem. Short walk to a quiet beach. located?

Situated in Onekama, this holiday home is within a 10-minute walk of Portage Lake and Lake Michigan. Captain John Langland Park is 1 mi (1.6 km) away.

Reviews

9.6

Exceptional

Reviews are presented in chronological order, subject to a moderation process, and verified unless otherwise labelled.
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Rating 10 - Excellent. 21 out of 26 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 4 out of 26 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 1 out of 26 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 26 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 26 reviews

9.0/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

10/10

Location

9.8/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

Verified review

8/10 Good

Liked: Check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Great location for a family beach vacation!

Perfect spot in a walking community to chill by the fire, walk the beaches, sunbathe, swim and spend quality family time.
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2021
Verified review

6/10 Okay

Liked: Check-in, communication, location
Disliked: Cleanliness

Stay

Location is good. Close to beach Plenty of room.
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Another Great Stay!

Thanks for another wonderful summer! The perfect location for our family and so many good spaces for us to be together!
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Lovely, Cozy Cottage

We had a lovely stay at this cozy cottage! The screened-in porch was fantastic, and all the bedrooms were a great fit for us! Looking forward to our next visit!
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2023
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Family Time in Onekama

We had a wonderful stay- Beds for everyone, excellent sleeping porch, comfortable space for everyone, well equipped beach shed, short walk to beautiful Lake Michigan!
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2023
Response from VrboOwner on 16 Jul 2023
Thank you Melanie! So glad you had a great week.
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Great location

This house is just a three minute walk to the best beach around. Jud gets an A* rating for customer service.
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2020
Response from VrboOwner on 19 Oct 2020
Thanks Mark! Glad we were able to provide a place for you all to make memories! Hope to see you back!
Verified review

8/10 Good

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

Great location, great amenities!

So close to Lake Michigan! Fantastic lake michigan beach 5 minute walk awat! Cute cottage with plenty of room, fantastic 3-season porch, plenty of places for family hangouts! Beach amenities provided, which saved us a huge hassle of bringing chairs, umbrellas etc. Even provided bikes! We thoroughly enjoyed our time there!
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Wonderful

This is a GREAT rental,reasonably priced. We have stayed here the last two years and are planning our third next summer. The owner is quick to respond to any questions. The location is perfect for us as we have extended family at Little Eden Camp just down the road.
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2023
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

great rental in great town

This house was perfect for our needs. very quick walk to beach. House was very clean, beds very comfortable. Response time from owner very quick and was so helpful. we will go back to this. highly recommend.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Our Ideal Family Cottage Experience

This roomy authentic cottage satisfied perfectly the needs of the 6 members (4 adults and 2 small children ) 3 generational family. We were able to comfortably park 2 vehicles in the driveway , plenty of written instructions guided us thru the do's and don't ( hardly any don'ts ) plus excellent suggestions as to things to do and places close by to go to. Definately a destination for us on a future family holiday.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2023
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

We came back!

Our second time renting from Judd! Our family ranges from ages 6-79 and this house accommodates all! Lots of areas to spread out or gather, A/C for the win on this hot week! Great location for beach, walks, drive in to town. Lovely neighbors and community. Judd is a very responsive host! A
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2025
Response from VrboOwner on 6 Jul 2025
Thank you, Megan! So glad you had such a great week. We’d love to have you back!
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Wonderful Cottage

Our 2 week stay at the cottage was fantastic! Jud was so great to work with and kept me informed on the details. The cottage was very comfortable and clean. We especially loved the screened in porch. While we were there, it got a bit hot, so the air conditioning throughout the house was great. I would highly recommend the cottage! Thank you!
Stayed 14 nights in Jul 2020
Response from VrboOwner on 19 Oct 2020
Thank you Beth!
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Excellent Family Vacation in Onekama

My family and I enjoyed our trip to Onekama during the second week of July 2021. We had three adults and three kids stay at the cottage. The cottage is truly a short walk to the beach, which is sandy and not rocky. It is absolutely beautiful! There are four bedrooms, three upstairs and one downstairs. Each room has a double/queen size bed. The house fit our family well and we had such a great time visiting the sights of Onekama. We visited the lighthouse piers, went on long walks, swam at the beautiful beach, and visited the Sleeping Bear Dunes. Thank you so much for the opportunity to stay at your cottage!
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2021
Verified review

8/10 Good

Liked: Check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Outstanding location! Just a few minutes walk to beautiful Sunset Beach on Lake Michigan and the Portage Point Community Dock on Portage Lake. An easy drive or slightly longer stroll to Portage Point Inn. The cottage has many amenities that made our stay more pleasant ... dishwasher, washer & dryer, large screened in porch, extra apartment-sized refrigerator on the porch, large outdoor deck with table and chairs, two bathrooms, four bedrooms, etc. The reason for our overall 4-star rating was due to cleanliness issues (a 3 rating in this category). There were some areas in the cottage that weren't very clean. We do plan to stay again because the size and location worked so well for us and the price is reasonable, just hoping for a deeper clean next time. The host was terrific. We had a couple things pop up while we were there for two weeks and Jud was very responsive and accommodating. Communication was excellent. All in all, a good place to stay near the beach in wonderful Onekama, Michigan!
Stayed 14 nights in Aug 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Ultimate Beach Vacation

We chose this property due to it’s proximity to Frankfort for the IronMan race. We are so happy to have discovered this place! Our favorites about the property were the amazing screened in porch and the gorgeous, unpopulated beach at the end of the road. We so enjoyed our time in “1,”!
Stayed 8 nights in Sep 2022
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Great Place to stay in Onekama Michigan

Clean, comfortable and convenient to both Lake Michigan and Portage Lake Owner is very responsive with questions and information. The kitchen has everything you need to cook dinner, large dining room for family meals, family room has TV with Netflix, large screened in porch for relaxing. Walking distance to a very nice beach. Overall excellent!!
Stayed 14 nights in Jun 2022
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Our daughters wedding

Our daughter got married on the beach in Onekama, everything was beautiful and the Lake isle cottage was perfect for our stay. Wonderful Memories.
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2021
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Onekama Beach vacation

We have vacationed in Onekama since 2004 and this cottage and location of the cottage has been one of the best by far! Beds were comfortable, water pressure great, had laundry facilities and everything that you could want! The porch was my favorite part! The addition of AC on the off chance you would need it was a nice option and even though we were on vacation having the WiFi was a real plus! I know we will be back! You just can’t beat the weather and beaches in this area, I guess that is why we have continued to come back year after year!
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2021
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Outstanding place in Onekama

The house has an excellent location - just a short walk to the beach - and had everything we needed for a great stay - comfortable beds, a/c, screened in porch, kitchen with plenty of pots and pans. The owner Jud was very responsive to the questions we had before we arrived. Highly recommended!!
Stayed 14 nights in Jul 2021
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Wonderful Cottage!

This was the second time our family spent at this wonderful cottage! It is a very beautiful and relaxing cottage. The owners are fantastic, as well! We had a wonderful, relaxing week. Thank you so much Jud and family! Beth S.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2021
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Cozy home, Beautiful beach and sunsets right down the road

The beach is right up the road and so gorgeous, the home is cozy and comfortable, the screened in porch was so nice for reading on a rainy day. Lots of beautiful day trips. Owner is extremely kind and contacted us right away when we had a minor problem. Lovely vacation!
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2021
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Nice fall escape

We enjoyed a nice long weekend with my parents and brother. This property is nicely situated between Lake MI and Portage Lake which are both a short walk. Jud was responsive to our inquiries and everything was as expected. We had a really nice quiet time here end of October.
Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2020
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Hidden Gem

We booked this trip with the intention of enjoying the beautiful nature this part of Michigan offers. The location was very peaceful and delivered on just that. The property is part of a quaint neighborhood and the public access beach to Lake Michigan is right down the street. To say the view is beautiful is a complete understatement. The house is well kept and comfortable, offering plenty of space. It is driving distance from Sleeping Bear dunes and an amazing area to be in the fall when the leaves are changing colors.
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2020
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Amazing Family Trip

This property was amazing even in the off season. The place was very cozy and had everything you need to unwind and relax with family or friends. located in a great center between two lakes. We plan on coming back.
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2020
Response from VrboOwner on 19 Oct 2020
Thank you for the kind words! We are so glad you were able to enjoy such a wonderful weekend as a family. I’m sure you made many memories. We look forward to hosting you again!
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Great new listing

This is a great new listing! Perfect location, lots of space, very nice. Jud was very attentive and helpful when we had an issue with the fridge. We will be back!
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2019
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