Secluded house with expansive views and private beach on Lake Michigan!

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Entire home

BunBunk room with full bathroom and pull out couch.

Overview
Amenities
Policies
Location
Host

Exceptional

4 bedrooms3+ bathroomsSleeps 12278.7 sq m

Popular amenities

Parking available

Beach view

Washer

Barbecue grill

Kitchen

Fireplace

Explore the area

Onekama, MI

Portage Lake
5 min drive
Captain John Langland Park
8 min drive
Pierport Beach
17 min drive
Manistee, MI (MBL-Manistee County-Blacker)
21 min drive

Rooms & beds

4 bedrooms (sleeps 12)

Bedroom 1

1 Queen Bed

Bedroom 2

2 Single Bunk Beds and 1 Double Futon

Bedroom 3

1 King Bed

Bedroom 4

1 Queen Bed

Common area 1

1 Double Sofa Bed and 1 Double Bed

3 bathrooms, 1 half bathroom

Bunk Room Bathroom

Towels provided · Toilet · Shower only

Main Bathroom

Towels provided · Bathtub or shower · Toilet

Master Bathroom

Towels provided · Toilet · Shower only

Outdoor shower

Bathtub or shower · Shower only

Spaces

Deck or patio

Porch or lanai

Kitchen

Garden

About this property

Expansive LAKE MICHIGAN HOME with 150 feet of Private and Remote Sandy Beachfront. Walk the sugar sand beach for miles in either direction! This beautiful home sits on 1.2 ACRES in a private wooded setting! This 4-bedroom, 3-bath LAKE HOME includes a massive deck, two living areas, BUNK ROOM above the 2-car garage and a gradual staircase (82 stairs/9 platforms) to your BEACH. Can sleep 10 people. PORTAGE LAKE that channels out to LAKE MICHIGAN is just down the road. Park your BOAT at a PORTAGE LAKE MARINA and boat up to your Private Beach on LAKE MICHIGAN! Minutes to golf at Arcadia Bluffs & Manistee Airport that hubs to CHICAGO. It is LAKE TIME!

Property manager

Johanna Brooks

Premier Host

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Amenities

Kitchen

Washer

Dryer

Outdoor space

Parking available

Beach view

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Kitchen

Washer

Dryer

Free WiFi

House Rules

Check in after 4:00 PM

Minimum age to rent: 25

Check out before 10:00 AM

Children

Children allowed: ages 0–17

Events

Events allowed: family gatherings and birthday parties

Pets

No pets allowed

Smoking

Smoking is not permitted

Smoking is strictly prohibited inside the house.

Bring your own beach towels (bath towels/linens are provided). If 10+ people staying, pack a couple extra pillows and bath towels for comfort.

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

Parties and events (including family gatherings and birthday parties) are allowed on site. Maximum attendees: 18

Long-term renters welcome

Host has indicated that there are no carbon monoxide detectors or gas appliances on the property

Host has indicated that there is a smoke detector on the property

Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher and a deadlock

About the area

Onekama

Located in Onekama, this cottage is on the beach. 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. Make sure you get close to the area's animals with activities such as game walks and birdwatching.

Onekama, MI

What's nearby

Portage Lake - 5 min drive
Pierport Beach - 17 min drive
Little River Casino - 20 min drive
Arcadia Bluffs Golf Course - 20 min drive
Crystal Mountain - 38 min drive

Getting around

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

Restaurants

‪Lakeside Cafe - ‬21 min drive
‪The Glenwood - ‬10 min drive
‪Rosie's Place - ‬16 min drive
‪Blue Slipper Tavern - ‬11 min drive
‪Papa J's Ice Cream & Eatery - ‬10 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Secluded house with expansive views and private beach on Lake Michigan! pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

What time is check-in at Secluded house with expansive views and private beach on Lake Michigan!?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Secluded house with expansive views and private beach on Lake Michigan!?

Checkout is at 10:00 AM.

Where is Secluded house with expansive views and private beach on Lake Michigan! located?

Nestled on the beach, this Onekama cottage is within 3 mi (5 km) of Lake Michigan, Portage Lake and Captain John Langland Park. Pierport Beach and Heathlands Golf Course are also within 9 miles (15 km).

9.8

Exceptional

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9.4/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

10/10

Location

10/10

Listing accuracy

10/10 Excellent

Kim P.

30 Sept 2024

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

Wedding weekend

This was the perfect place to stay. We were in town for a wedding. All of our family enjoyed the place and the view was spectacular.

Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

blane a.

28 Sept 2024

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

Relaxing beachside

Great location lakeside. Great beach with a view. House was well equipped and clean. Manager was quick to respond when asked a questions. Already planning next year

Stayed 5 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Tasha L.

6 Sept 2024

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

Thanks for the memories

Three generations of our family greatly enjoyed our annual long weekend celebrating double birthdays. The well-equipped house, the quiet, wooded setting and fantastic beach were perfect for our memorable time together. The neighborhood eagles were a delightful bonus as together we cooked, laughed, walked the beach and swam in the healing waters of Lake Michigan.

Stayed 5 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Erika S.

24 Aug 2024

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

Great Retreat

We had a wonderful time away from the world! Very nice host, thank you!

Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Douglas W.

12 Aug 2024

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

Amazing Lake Michigan get away!

Really enjoyed our stay. Beach was amazing and the home was clean and sized perfectly for our family. We were contacted a few days before telling us that the unit was available for early check in which allowed a couple “extra” hours of beach time. Overall a great place to stay, we loved it!

Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Julie K.

2 July 2024

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

Family Vacation

My family and I stayed for a week and had a wonderful time. Beautiful beach, house was very spacious and accommodated all our needs. There was a fly infestation outside and the at the beach our first couple days but after that we were able to enjoy the outside. The bunk house was great for the teenagers and children.

Stayed 5 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Cameron R.

16 June 2024

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

Weekend Getaway

Group of 10 of us came up to get away for the weekend and this place was perfect!! Plenty of room for everyone to spread out. The beach and views were amazing. We enjoyed playing catch in the sand and having a campfire up top. Very secluded and quiet with little cell service, which is what was needed! Looking forward to coming back.

Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Ray B.

31 May 2024

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

beautiful location

great view and great home - a real woodsy feel to it all :) minor issues when we got there initially but the owner was quick to remedy them !! great communication and friendly staff as well :) will definitely return - the stairs down to beach will be a great cardio workout while there , 80 to be exact so keep that in mind

Stayed 4 nights in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

Rachel B.

14 Nov 2023

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

Wedding weekend

I booked this for a few friends and our family to stay after our Wedding in the woods at our property near by. It was perfect. I am thankful we could get it late in the season. We had a fall bon fire and even did a 9am “polar plunge” into Lake Michigan! Only feedback; the driveway is insanely steep and was difficult to find in the dark. Our truck struggled to make it up because we slid on the leaves (we had a backpack blower with us so we blew the driveway clean for the weekend - this is obviously a late season situation). I confused the checkout time thinking it was 11a but we left the place quickly and it was pretty much as clean as when we got it. Thank you for being flexible and helping to make my wedding weekend perfect!

Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2023

10/10 Excellent

KATHLEEN M.

15 Oct 2023

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

Spectacular view of Lake Michigan

Lovely cottage right on Lake Michigan. We arrived just in time for a spectacular sunset! The house is nicely decorated, clean, and comfortable. We had just 4 adults, and 6 would be just fine. The bunkhouse is over the detachd garage (just across a covered patio) and it would be great for older kids or a whole family, but not younger kids on their own. Even though our weather wasnt ideal, we thoroughly enjoyed our stay.

Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2023

10/10 Excellent

Greg D.

18 Sept 2023

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

Loved it.

Beautiful place. Sticking with the Ivanhoe theme we decided to name the place Rowena's dune. We be returning in a couple of years. Thanks Greg

Stayed 7 nights in Sep 2023

10/10 Excellent

Mark A., Indianapolis, IN

6 Sept 2023

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

Great Trip

This lake cottage was perfect for 2 families traveling for Labor Day weekend. We loved the private beach, morning coffee looking out over the lake, and campfires at night. The host was responsive. We would stay here again.

Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2023

8/10 Good

Alisa H.

29 Aug 2023

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

Beautiful house and beach

The house is lovely and has beautiful views of the lake. It feels like a home, not a rental in a good way. The kitchen is well equipped and the furniture is contemporary and comfortable. The beach is amazing! Overall everything was great. The only thing was the sheets and comforter on the beds need to be replaced. They felt old and worn.

Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

Marsha F.

22 Aug 2023

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

Happy Place

A lovely spacious home with two living spaces was perfect for our family of 10. The sleeping layout accommodated everyone! The setting was relaxing, peaceful and a perfect spot to unwind. The beautiful stretch of beach was wonderful to walk, sit, talk, read a book, or watch the everchanging waters of Lake Michigan. The sunsets were amazing! After which it was dreamy to fall asleep to the sound of the crashing waves. Had hoped for better weather tho being by Lake Michigan is still a happy place to be.

Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

Ari K., Ludlow, KY, USA

14 Aug 2023

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

MI Unplugged

My family was looking for a place to unplug and reconnect as a family, and Johanna's place fit the bill perfectly! The setting is stunning - shaded by forest, on a bluff overlooking crystal clear Lake Michigan waters, private beach access to white sands - we had the beach to ourselves for the entire week. The location was great! Just tucked away enough to be a relaxing getaway, but close enough to Onekama to provide some cute shopping and eating opportunities. The house itself was amazing! So beautiful and the layout was perfect for our group of 7. The house was comfortable and well furnished with everything we needed for the week including beach chairs and beach toys for the little one. As mentioned in the house listing, the cell reception and WIFI are inconsistently available, but that made for a more relaxing experience for our group.

Stayed 5 nights in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

Ann J.

31 July 2023

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

Ivanhoe Vacation

It fit our family of 1.

Stayed 9 nights in Jul 2023

8/10 Good

Curtis S.

30 June 2023

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

Lovely Location and Hosts

The hosts are exceptionally responsive. The home was not too notch clean. The hosts responded with an offer to send a cleaner. The location is very nice. The furniture leaves a bit to be desired, not the most comfortable.

Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2023

10/10 Excellent

Suzann C.

24 June 2023

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

Amazing Lake View

This was our first trip to Michigan and we loved the experience. This home was spacious, fully equipped, and checked all our boxes. The setting provided the most relaxing quiet, amazing views and a cool breeze off the lake. There were so many things to do in the area that we ran out of time! Our multi generation family had fun golfing, kayaking, fishing, relaxing on the beach, and visiting local wineries and cute nearby towns. Some of the younger family members might have been a bit disappointed with the wifi that was hit or miss but this was known ahead of time and not important to others!

Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2023

10/10 Excellent

Naomi S.

10 June 2023

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

Lovely Stay

The house is very spacious. We loved the view of the lake and the private beach space. Everyone enjoyed the kayaks! The location is close to great hiking trails and fishing spots. The owners are also very communicative. Great place!

Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2023