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Lake Michigan Beachfront, 6 Bdrm, 2.5 Bth, Outdr Hot Tub, 500' from Portage Lake

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View from house.
One set of steps to beach. What you see is all there is. Path w/no steps to rt.
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View of Lake Michigan from deck.
Beach in front of your rental home looking north.

Reviews

9.8 out of 10
Exceptional
6 bedrooms2+ bathroomsSleeps 16204.4 sq m

Popular amenities

  • Parking available
  • Dryer
  • Beach view
  • Washer
  • Hot tub
  • Fireplace

Explore the area

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Onekama, MI
  • Portage Lake
    ‪3 min walk‬
  • Little River Casino
    ‪20 min drive‬
  • Arcadia Bluffs Golf Course
    ‪20 min drive‬
  • Manistee, MI (MBL-Manistee County-Blacker)
    ‪21 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

6 bedrooms (sleeps 16)

Bedroom 1

1 Single Bunk Bed and 1 Queen Bed

Bedroom 2

1 Queen Bed

Bedroom 3

2 Single Beds

Bedroom 4

1 Queen Bed

Bedroom 5

1 King Bed

Bedroom 6

1 Single Bunk Bed and 1 Queen Bed

2 bathrooms, 1 half bathroom

Bathroom 1

Towels provided · Bathtub or shower · Toilet · Hair dryer

Bathroom 2

Toilet · Shower only · Hair dryer

Bathroom 3

Toilet

Bathroom 4

Outdoor shower

Spaces

Deck or patio
Outdoor shower
Kitchen
Outdoor play area
Dining area

About this property

Lake Michigan Beachfront, 6 Bdrm, 2.5 Bth, Outdr Hot Tub, 500' from Portage Lake

The is the perfect home on Lake Michigan's fine sand beaches. Only one short set of steps to get to the beach or walk the adjacent sand path onto the beach with no steps. What you see in the picture is exactly what you get. One block to Portage Lake and the Portage Point Inn & Marina. Rent slip space for your boat at the marina. Buy a beachclub membership to access the resort amenities like outdoor swimming pool, Portage Lake beaches and kids activities. This home has 6 bedrooms with bedding for 16. A downstairs game room where the kids can hang out away from the adults. Outdoor hot tub and fire pit right off your deck overlooking Lake Michigan. Perfect spot for boating, sailing, fishing, sunning on either lake. Watch the sunrise across Portage Lake and sunset on Lake Michigan. Four miles to the village of Onekama where you will find restaurants, gift boutiques, wine shops, gas stations, ATM, and grocery store. Little River Casino is 11 miles. Horseback riding at Rock 'n' R Stables just 20 minutes away. The closest hiking trails are less than 2 miles away. The wooded, winding Portage Point Drive is perfect for walking, running, biking, and rollerblading. Several rivers within a half hour drive for tubing, kayaking, canoeing, and fishing. Eleven golf courses 15 to 30 minute drive. Enjoy a drive up M22, ranked one of the most scenic drives in America, along the Lake Michigan shoreline visiting overlooks, lighthouses, wineries, orchards, and quaint villages like Manistee, Frankfort, Glen Arbor, and Leland.

CANCELLATION POLICY is 30 days or more in advance of arrival for a full refund, for reservation before Memorial Day and after Labor Day and 120 days or more in advance of arrival for a full refund, for reservation from Memorial Day to Labor Day. This is spelled out in our Rental Rules and Agreement.

Property manager

Jeff Sternberger

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 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

No pets allowed
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Smoking

Smoking is not permitted
Guest should bring their own beach towels, beach chairs, and be beach toys if wanted.
Memorial Day to Labor Day cancellation for a full refund of your deposit less 5% is 120 days or more in advance of arrival date. No refund under 120
Please put back any furniture and bedding to where you found it upon arrival. Thank you!

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
On-site parties or group events are strictly prohibited
Host has indicated that there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property
Host has indicated that there is a smoke detector on the property
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher

We should mention

A car is required for transport to and from this property

About the area

Onekama

Located in Onekama, this holiday home is on the beach. WaterWorks Museum and Manistee North Pierhead Lighthouse are local landmarks, and the area's natural beauty can be seen at Lake Michigan and Lake Bluff Bird Sanctuary. Make sure you get close to the area's animals with activities such as game walks and birdwatching.
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Onekama, MI

What's nearby

  • Portage Lake - 3 min walk - 0.3 km
  • Pierport Beach - 18 min drive - 11.7 km
  • Little River Casino - 20 min drive - 18.0 km
  • Arcadia Bluffs Golf Course - 20 min drive - 13.6 km
  • Manistee County Beaches - 22 min drive - 16.4 km

Getting around

  • Manistee, MI (MBL-Manistee County-Blacker) - 21 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪The Glenwood - ‬10 min drive
  • ‪Rosie's Place - ‬17 min drive
  • ‪Blue Slipper Tavern - ‬12 min drive
  • ‪Yellow Dog Cafe - ‬11 min drive
  • ‪Papa J's Ice Cream & Eatery - ‬11 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Lake Michigan Beachfront, 6 Bdrm, 2.5 Bth, Outdr Hot Tub, 500' from Portage Lake pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

What time is check-in at Lake Michigan Beachfront, 6 Bdrm, 2.5 Bth, Outdr Hot Tub, 500' from Portage Lake?

Check-in begins at 5:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Lake Michigan Beachfront, 6 Bdrm, 2.5 Bth, Outdr Hot Tub, 500' from Portage Lake?

Checkout is at 11:00 AM.

Where is Lake Michigan Beachfront, 6 Bdrm, 2.5 Bth, Outdr Hot Tub, 500' from Portage Lake located?

Nestled on the beach, this Onekama holiday home is within 1 mi (2 km) of Portage Lake and Lake Michigan. Captain John Langland Park is 0.8 mi (1.2 km) away.

Reviews

9.8

Exceptional

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Rating 10 - Excellent. 24 out of 27 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 3 out of 27 reviews
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Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 27 reviews

9.2/10

Cleanliness

9.8/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

10/10

Location

10/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Margaret B.

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

Beach house

Great Lake access and views from large deck. Kitchen had all the amenities from home. Perfect house for a week away.
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

Amy H.

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

Sealoft

Beautiful property on Lake Michigan!! Host was very accommodating and communicative. Thank you for sharing your home for our daughter’s wedding weekend❤️
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2023

10/10 Excellent

Luba I.

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

Beautiful stay on Lake Michigan

Our large extended family had the most wonderful time at this beachfront home. It has a rustic cabin feel but the rooms were all spacious and the layout of the home was comfortable for the 14 people in our group. The short flight of stairs down to the beach was a huge plus! We were able to run up and down whenever we needed which is key when you have babies and young children. We loved sitting by the fire pit every night and enjoyed the jacuzzi as well. Thanks to the property manager, Jeff, for being such a pleasure to deal with.
Stayed 6 nights in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

Becky Klassen and Buck D., Ketchum Idaho USA

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

Incredible

All that we’d dreamed of and much more!
Stayed 6 nights in Aug 2022

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

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

Beautiful view

We loved every night watching the sun set over Lake Michigan. Kids loved playing in water and sand. Fireworks were awesome too.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2022

10/10 Excellent

Patti T.

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

Onekama House

This was a beautiful house with lots of room. The deck was so big and well-appointed. We loved the two aiderondack chairs on the lower level for reading. The kitchen had most everything we needed. The one thing that would improve this house is to have a bath or a half bath on the lower level.
Stayed 7 nights in Sep 2021

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

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

We all had a great time

Loved the views from house. A dream come true for me
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2021

10/10 Excellent

Nicholas T.

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

Paradise on Lake Michigan

This was a perfect little slice of heaven on Lake Michigan for our family of 12. The property has everything you could ask for; million dollar views, large deck overlooking the lake, private beach, hot tub, and tons of additional amenities. We loved our time here and recommend it to anyone.
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2021

10/10 Excellent

Hussein K.

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

Amazing weekend

It was a beautiful home with a breathtaking view! We made great memories in this home and we’d love to stay here again
Stayed 3 nights in May 2021

10/10 Excellent

Gregory N.

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

Family Trip

We stayed with my wife’s family. Plenty of bedrooms to spread out (2 upstairs, 3 main floor, 1 basement). We have 3 kids ages 7, 5, 3. Positives: Beach, hot tub, fire pit, view from deck, easy pontoon boat rental on Portage lake for fishing My kids absolutely loved this place. Beach during the day fire and hot tub at night. They were sad to leave. Drawbacks: No AC, but the property is between two bodies of water and had all the windows open with fans throughout the home. We still brought box fans from home, which I’d recommend if you enjoy a cool night sleep. If the temperature is below 70 through the night i don’t think you’ll notice no AC. We slept well. Walk to beach has a steep section. I’m young so this is no problem. My mother in law didn’t go down as she is in her sixties was a bit worried. My father in law had no problem. The drawbacks are very few. Any questions were quickly answered. Property manager was easy to reach and very helpful. I would highly recommend staying here for the positives I mentioned.
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2020

8/10 Good

DAN K.

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

Sealoft

Geographic location is the best we've had and we rent quite a bit every two years on the lake shore. The house is dated but roomy. Public beach access is adjacent and as others have pointed out parking is very tight. Kitchen has everything you need.
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2020

10/10 Excellent

Michael K.

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

Nice views of Lake Michigan

Listing is accurate, nice views from the deck. Property manager was very helpful.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2019

10/10 Excellent

Mark S., Almont, MI

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

The best VRBO place we’ve ever stayed at so far

Very nice house and the location was awesome! Just expect tight parking and would recommend them to replace the hot tub cover soon so that it’s not so heavy. Other than that, had an unbelievable week!
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2019

10/10 Excellent

Rosemary K., Ann Arbor, MI, USA

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

Stayin' Again

This property was very good for our needs (though a handrail for all the front stairs would have made it even better). Accommodations and furnishings were excellent and the piano helped 3 granddaughters practice their music and entertained the rest of us nightly. Excellent views of Lake Michigan and easy access to Portage Point Inn.
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2019

10/10 Excellent

Antonio B.

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

Best beach house ever

This property is amazing. The house is clean, pretty inside and out and had more than enough space for our family of six. The outdoor deck was so nice especially with the beach being small this year. The hot tub and private fire pit were great additions to our experience.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2019

8/10 Good

Lenna L.

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

4th of July week

We really enjoyed our time. The cottage is very well equipped, comfortable, and roomy. The view is wonderful. Only suggestions to improve are another umbrella on the deck and a newer picnic table would be nice
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2019

10/10 Excellent

Kayla M.

Great views

This property is basically exactly like what is shown in the pictures. The view is absolutely outstanding. This house is slightly more outdated than ones we have stayed at previously (nothing bad at all), which gave it more of a cottage feel instead of a fancy home, which we loved. The entire property is huge and spread out, it feels so private and like it’s only you out there right on the water. We utilized the basketball area, the hot tub, the grills, the games inside, and so many other things this place has to offer you. It was amazing. Would highly recommended and would stay here again.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2019

10/10 Excellent

Mike M.

The property, views, and accommodations exceeded expectations!

We had a wonderful stay. The surrounding area had some great things to do as well, from golfing to grabbing a bite to eat and a few drinks at the Portage Point Inn. Would highly recommend this place!
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2018

10/10 Excellent

Gina D.

Perfect spot for a long weekend getaway with our friends!

This property is primo location! We enjoyed the sunset and moonset every night from the porch! The private access to the beach was perfect and provided a great setting for our day Saturday at the beach! Since we had kids, it was so easy to just pop back at the house to eat or whatever we needed! We were lucky to have calm water during the weekend to enjoy the water and sandy beach! The house and amenities are as described. We overlooked the detail of NO Air Conditioning but thankfully it was a high of only 80s our travel weekend! The cool breeze at night and early morning was perfect to sleep and enjoy cooking breakfast with our group with the windows open. The ceiling fans and the portable fans throughout the house helped too! We had ample room for our group to sleep and hang out in the common areas!! The kitchen was stocked with all cooking essentials including spices, pots, pans, and utensils. Make sure to bring towels for shower, beach, and hand towels or paper towels for bathrooms. Beds were comfy, and linens were all sufficient! Thanks to Jeff for renting to us and providing all the essential information prior to and during our stay for a great getaway! We all had a wonderful time and will definitely keep this property on our favorites list!
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2018

10/10 Excellent

Kerry S., Detroit, MI

Just Perfect!

This house was fantastic! We had an amazing time here! The beach is unbeatable. We surprised my mom for her birthday and had her brothers and sisters come in from Ireland. This house was more than accommodating. We all enjoyed the days on the beach, all of us able to sit at the dinner table together and the beautiful sunsets. I would highly recommend this house!
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2018

10/10 Excellent

Piper H.

Loved this place!

Location is perfect- Lake Michigan in front of your home, excellent views from the deck and from the house (including the two bedrooms upstairs). We had the windows open in the bedrooms upstairs and listened to the water all night- so peaceful. Portage Lake and Portage Point Inn just a short walk away (including ice cream and cafe). We paid for access to Portage Point Inn amenities including the new swimming pool/hot tub; beach access; shuffleboard; porch; etc. and we thought it was worth paying for, especially if you have young children. House was as advertised- spacious and very quiet. Another reviewer mentioned that the public access path next to the home was loud at times but we didn't hear anyone, even though people used the path. A reviewer also suggested bringing your own pillows- we brought some based on the review but we never used them- we thought the pillows were fine/comfortable. Very quiet and spacious. The house is more like a cabin in that parts are old, but we thought it was perfect/fine, especially for being a beach cabin. Would definitely rent here again.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2018

10/10 Excellent

Dawn E.

Great for a large family

This property is just as described. The house was clean and well equipped. We had 15 family members stay here and there was plenty of room to spread out. Great view and access to the beach. The beach is wonderful! Clear, sandy, and shallow enough for the younger ones to go out a bit. You can take long walks on the beach and the kids enjoyed climbing the sand bar. One of the best vacations ever!
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2018

10/10 Excellent

Robert H.

This turned out very nicely

First, this guest home was large enough (in fact, comfortably so) for eight adults and eight children (ages 5 months to 10 years). Large kitchen and dining area, two refrigerators. Living room, porch, and deck. The view is flat-out beautiful. Very short walk to the beach (shallow, all sand). Hot tub, fire pit and basketball court were in constant use. As were the beach toys.The treehouse was a hit for the littler kids. It was a very short walk to the Portage Point Inn for ice, ice cream and pizza. Very short walk for fishing (we caught rock bass). Blueberry picking is nearby, along with putt-putt golf. The place is situated close enough to Manistee, Sleeping Bear and Traverse City for day outings. In other words, lots to keep kids and parents happy. Our only criticisms: the basement bedroom was musty and the owner did not supply towels. We overlooked both of those. The realtor, Jeff Sternberger, was extremely cooperative and helpful. And Onekama is a cute little town with all the essentials you'll need. This is a very attractive property with all the amenities you would expect. Well well worth your time--and money. We recommend it highly.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2018

8/10 Good

Joanna L.

Beautiful views and easy access to the beach!

Gorgeous views, great location if you want a quiet, beach-centric stay. It's a house where you can be very comfortable -- we had ample space for 16. The property is adjacent to public access to the beach -- that was, at times, disruptive. Bring your own pillows!
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2018

10/10 Excellent

Ron P.

Together At Lake Michigan

For our 12 people, it would have been nice to have an additional bathroom, but we managed fine with what we had. Even with temperatures in the 90's, did not really have a need for AC -- we opened up every window and used the fans a lot. The lake was our favorite hangout, but we also spent some time hiking and riding bikes. One of the things that stood out was how private the experience was -- even in an area with so many people, we always felt like we had our own little piece of the world.
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2018

About the host

Hosted by Jeff Sternberger

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English