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Waterfront Condo on Portage Lake

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Exterior
Exterior
Outdoor dining
Outdoor dining
Outdoor dining

Reviews

10 out of 10
Exceptional
2 bedrooms1+ bathroomSleeps 6111.5 sq m

Popular amenities

  • Parking available
  • Dryer
  • Washer
  • Kitchen
  • Pet-friendly
  • Outdoor space

Explore the area

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Onekama, MI
  • Portage Lake
    ‪1 min walk‬
  • Little River Casino
    ‪10 min drive‬
  • Arcadia Bluffs Golf Course
    ‪14 min drive‬
  • Manistee, MI (MBL-Manistee County-Blacker)
    ‪14 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

2 bedrooms (sleeps 6)

Bedroom 1

1 Queen Bed

Bedroom 2

2 Queen Beds

1 bathroom, 1 half bathroom

Bathroom 1

Bathtub or shower · Toilet

Bathroom 2

Towels provided · Toilet

Spaces

Deck or patio
Porch or lanai
Kitchen
Balcony
Garden
Dining area

About this property

Waterfront Condo on Portage Lake

You'll love the peaceful backyard on Portage Lake where you can swim, grill, watch gorgeous sunsets, or have a bonfire! Located just steps from the public beach and boat launch.

2 BR 1 full BA + 1 half BA condo features fantastic Portage Lake views from living room, dining room, and patio. The kitchen is well-stocked with all the dishes and cookware you will need. Laundry, 175 channel/HBO/Showtime etc. cable and WIFI all included! Quiet, housebroken pets welcome (no barkers please).

Sleeping Arrangements: Bedroom 1; One Queen; Bedroom 2; Two Queens; Living Room: Two convertible sofas.

Property manager

Jim
Premier Host

Languages

English

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Amenities

Kitchen
Washer
Dryer
Pet-friendly
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
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Children

Children allowed: ages 0–17
Pack 'n' play available.
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Events

No events allowed
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Pets

Pets allowed: dogs and cats less than 23 kg per pet (limit 2 pets total)
Pets under 50 lbs OK. No barking dogs please.
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Smoking

Smoking is not permitted
No loud parties or gatherings of more than six people please. Please respect neighbors with quiet hours 11pm-8am.
Dogs must be leashed. No barking dogs please.

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

About the area

Onekama

Located in Onekama, this condo is on the waterfront. 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 - 1 min walk - 0.1 km
  • Little River Casino - 10 min drive - 12.2 km
  • Pierport Beach - 11 min drive - 10.4 km
  • Manistee County Beaches - 11 min drive - 10.7 km
  • Arcadia Bluffs Golf Course - 14 min drive - 12.3 km

Getting around

  • Manistee, MI (MBL-Manistee County-Blacker) - 14 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Lakeside Cafe - ‬11 min drive
  • ‪Grille 44 - ‬12 min drive
  • ‪The Glenwood - ‬5 min walk
  • ‪Rosie's Place - ‬6 min drive
  • ‪Blue Slipper Tavern - ‬17 min walk

Frequently asked questions

Is Waterfront Condo on Portage Lake pet-friendly?

Yes, this property allows cats and dogs (limit 2 total) with a maximum weight of up to 23 kg per pet.

What time is check-in at Waterfront Condo on Portage Lake?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Waterfront Condo on Portage Lake?

Checkout is at 11:00 AM.

Where is Waterfront Condo on Portage Lake located?

Situated on the waterfront, this condo building is steps from Portage Lake and 2.6 mi (4.1 km) from Heathlands Golf Course. Lake Michigan and Captain John Langland Park are also within 6 miles (10 km).

Reviews

10

Exceptional

Reviews are presented in chronological order, subject to a moderation process, and verified unless otherwise labelled.
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Rating 10 - Excellent. 39 out of 41 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 1 out of 41 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 1 out of 41 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 41 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 41 reviews

9.8/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Amenities

10/10

Property conditions & facilities

10/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

10/10

Location

10/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Joe T.

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

Convenient lake access! Great location

Property owners were great! Left us snacks, communicated well. Would stay here again!
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Eric L.

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

Always a great place

Beautiful location, gracious host and comfortable stay in a well-equipped home.
Stayed 7 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

msritchie2

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

Laid Back

Small quiet town on Portage Lake / Lake Michigan. Chill vibes....
Stayed 7 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Keri B.

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

Wonderful views, location, hosts.

We had a blast spending time here. The lake and town are amazing. Hosts were top notch.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Gerald K.

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

Family Gathering

As advertised... owner very accurate and honest
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Keith S.

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

Great

Just disappointed there was an extra $20 per night per fee. This was not disclosed until we arrived. Other than this - wonderful facility and host.
Stayed 6 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Lori V.

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

Beautiful Condo!

The condo was exactly how the owner describes, clean, comfortable, well stocked with a beautiful view of Portage Lake. If we are back in the area we will most definitely stay again! Thank you to our hosts for such great hospitality!
Stayed 6 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Marina A.

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

Cute Lakeside Getaway

We had some friends getting married in Onekama (and having never been to this part of the state) we’re looking for a good place to bunk up between the festivities. We’re so delighted to have found this property, it was charming, clean and gf an absolutely breathtaking view over the lake. Our host was great at communicating to us and even offered to let us stay for longer than we had booked. Highly recommend this property and a great intro to this cute town!
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2023

10/10 Excellent

Eric L.

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

Great place, great views!

Always a nice place to stay. Fully equipped and comfortable.
Stayed 7 nights in Oct 2023

10/10 Excellent

Jennifer H.

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

A little piece of Lake Heaven

If you love lake life... it doesn't get much better than this! The views from you windows, balcony & backyard are Amazing! Our hosts, Jim & Lilian, are out of this world! It really feels like home away from home! They have thought of all the "little" things that make an impactful difference! They are also very responsive to any questions and are very hospitable! The condo is very clean and well kept. The lake is clear and although there is activity (boats, etc.) It is still pretty quiet! It's all soothing wave noise! There are numerous hiking trails nearby or you can make a day trip to Traverse City or Sleepy Bear Dunes! Quiet little community, not much around for groceries, etc. We just drove to Manistee 10-12 minutes away for a Meijer or other stores for our last minute or forgotten items. We look forward to staying here again!
Stayed 9 nights in Sep 2023

10/10 Excellent

Kristen V.

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

Wonderful stay!

We had such a lovely stay - property is exactly as described. We had the pleasure of meeting the owners and they were so welcoming and kind. Beautiful location, and they have everything you need inside the property!
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2023

10/10 Excellent

ian m.

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

Spacious waterfront condo

We loved our stay at this comfortable and well stocked condo. The second floor location made the lakefront views even more beautiful.
Stayed 6 nights in Aug 2023

6/10 Okay

Devilyna N.

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

Needs a refresh and air conditioning

Good location, good space, but needs updating of furniture and needs air conditioning.
Stayed 6 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Deanna G.

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

Beautiful view!

Perfect place for our family to enjoy for the week!
Stayed 6 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Patricia H.

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

Fabulous location with beautiful sunsets ~ wonderful hosts❣️

Exceptional and will rent again ~
Stayed 7 nights in Oct 2022

10/10 Excellent

Michael

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities, communication
all good
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2022

8/10 Good

Donald W.

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

1k,

Very nice, comfortable, and QUIET! Just what we were looking for. Very convenient having the owners in the same building.
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2022

10/10 Excellent

Matthew C.

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

Very Nice

We enjoyed our stay. It was as advertised on Vrbo. The owner was very responsive via text and phone call and answered all questions I had.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2022

10/10 Excellent

Becky B.

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

Great get away

We had so much fun in Onekama (and surrounding cities/towns). The property was perfect: comfortable inside space to sleep and relax, and a great outside space; firepit, chairs, and a swing. Also you get the best of both worlds with some shade and some sun. We brought our own kayaks, and there was a place on site to put them when we were done so we didn't have to trailer them each day. - check out the M22 Grill for diner type cooking with friendly staff. We already have tentative reservations for next year. Jim and Lillian were great to work with, they were very nice and the snacks they left us were a nice touch.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2022

10/10 Excellent

ANDREW M.

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

Wonderful!

So clean and right on the lake! So nice to wake up to in the morning. Jim was quickly available for all questions and helped me with late check in and check out. Great to work with! Definitely recommended!
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2021

10/10 Excellent

doug k.

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

Great little condo

The location was perfect for us as we just needed some extra overflow room for our visit.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2021

10/10 Excellent

Joseph K.

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

Nice place

Our family of 5 had a really good Vacation in Onekama. All the people were very friendly and helpful. This is our fourth trip to Michigan and this one is at the top. We spent the mornings fishing and the afternoons on the beach.
Stayed 6 nights in Aug 2021

10/10 Excellent

Ed R.

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

Truly home away from home

We had such an excellent stay! The property was comfortable and well kept. Jim and Lillian were absolutely lovely hosts and made us feel so welcome!
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2021

10/10 Excellent

Sandra W.

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

Beautiful vacation spot.

Very comfortable, very accommodating hosts. Would highly recommend.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2021

10/10 Excellent

Simon D.

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

Lovely spot

Lovely sunset views with a very professional host. A great spot for a vacation getaway. We loved it. A couple of notes for perspective renters: -the owner lives immediately downstairs from the unit. They’re not intrusive at all, but this NOT a party place. Which was perfect for my family. —the house’s waterfront isn’t ideal for swimming, but there is a small public beach literally 2 doors down from the property.
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2021

About the host

Hosted by Jim

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We are a retired couple and live in the unit below this rental. Jim owned an educational publishing business and Lillian was a preschool teacher. We believe in respecting your privacy while doing everything we can to help make your stay as enjoyable as possible! We rented here ourselves in June 2018, and loved it so much we were fortunate to be able to purchase it in late 2018 and move here from California!

Why they chose this property

We spent the entire summer of 2018 in Michigan looking for the right retirement property. We looked at every condo for sale between Muskegon and Petoskey, and we knew immediately this was the one for us! The location right in the middle of the peaceful village of Onekama and the beautiful, big, lawn overlooking Portage Lake provide you with a deep sense of peace and relaxation as soon as you arrive!

What makes this property unique

Hopefully the pictures speak for themselves! Portage Lake is famous for its beauty and great fishing, and the channel to Lake Michigan provides easy access to the big lake as well. And summer evenings aren't complete without a stroll two doors down for some ice cream at Papa J's!

Languages:

English

Premier Host

They consistently provide great experiences for their guests