5 Bedroom Portage Lake Family Getaway

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5 bedrooms3+ bathroomsSleeps 10334.5 sq m

Popular amenities

Dryer
Washer
Fireplace
Parking available
Kitchen
Barbecue grill

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Onekama, MI

Portage Lake
‪1 min walk‬
Little River Casino
‪7 min drive‬
Arcadia Bluffs Golf Course
‪17 min drive‬
Manistee, MI (MBL-Manistee County-Blacker)
‪9 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

5 bedrooms (sleeps 10)

Bedroom 1

1 King Bed

Bedroom 2

1 King Bed

Bedroom 3

2 Double Beds

Bedroom 4

5 Single Beds

Bedroom 5

1 Queen Bed

3 bathrooms, 1 half bathroom

Bathroom 1

Towels provided · Bathtub or shower · Toilet · Hair dryer

Bathroom 2

Towels provided · Bathtub or shower · Toilet · Hair dryer

Bathroom 3

Towels provided · Toilet · Shower only · Hair dryer

Bathroom 4

Toilet

Spaces

Deck or patio

Porch or lanai

Kitchen

Dining area

About this property

We purchased this home in the spring of 2013. It is large but comfortable and located on a beautiful piece of property overlooking Portage Lake. This 3,600 square foot ranch home features five bedrooms, four bathrooms and two large living areas. It can comfortably accommodate two families with kids, three or four couples or five singles privately. For entertainment the home has a puzzle table, tons of games, books & DVD's, a pool table, a shuffleboard table, a large screen TV with Apple TV and WiFi.

Portage Lake is an all-sport lake that is connected to Lake Michigan through a channel. Portage lake is great for sailing, fishing, motorized and non-motorized boating, swimming and watching the sunset. We have two stand up paddles boards, one two person kayak and 3 single kayaks that renters are welcome to use.

Home is located 5 miles North of the Little River Casino. In the winter it is about 45 minutes from Caberfae Peaks and 30 minutes from Crystal Mountain for skiing, close to snowmobile & cross country ski trails, on a great lake for ice fishing and close to many charming towns filled with wonderful restaurants and shops. In the summer is is close to many great Lake Michigan Beaches and within 30 minutes of many quaint waterfront towns & villages, wineries, antique shops, art galleries, hiking trails and museums. Less than 30 minutes from amazing golf courses, including Arcadia Bluffs (9 miles), Manistee National (15 miles) and Wolf River Golf Park (5 miles). About an hour drive to the Sleeping Bear National Lakeshore or Traverse City. There is so much to do in this area!

Towels, linens and basic paper products are provided. All bathrooms have basic toiletries for your convenience. Due to the old septic system guests are to use toilet paper, dish soap and laundry detergent provided. Guests are welcome to use spices and condiments but please replace anything that you use all of. All mattresses and pillows are encased in a hypoallergenic covers.

Pets, parties, large gatherings, fireworks, smoking or vaping in the house are not permitted.

Property manager

Angela & David

Languages

English

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Dryer

Outdoor space

Parking available

Barbecue grill

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House Rules

Check in after 3:00 PM

Minimum age to rent: 28

Check out before 10:00 AM

Children

Children allowed: ages 0–17

Events

No events allowed

Absolutely no parties or events on the property.

Pets

No pets allowed

Smoking

Smoking is not permitted

No smoking in or near the house.

Fireworks are not allowed on the property.

Please put all items back to where they were, upon your arrival, especially furniture.

Important information

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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

Note from host: Absolutely no parties or events on the property.

This property uses eco-friendly cleaning products

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

About the area

Onekama

Located in Onekama, this holiday home is on a lake. Portage Lake and Heathlands Golf Course are worth checking out if an activity is on the agenda, while those wishing to experience the area's natural beauty can explore Lake Michigan and Huron-Manistee National Forest. Spend some time exploring the area's activities, including golfing.

Onekama, MI

What's nearby

Portage Lake - 1 min walk - 0.1 km
Little River Casino - 7 min drive - 9.0 km
Manistee County Beaches - 9 min drive - 7.4 km
Pierport Beach - 15 min drive - 14.2 km
Arcadia Bluffs Golf Course - 17 min drive - 16.1 km

Getting around

Manistee, MI (MBL-Manistee County-Blacker) - 9 min drive

Restaurants

‪Lakeside Cafe - ‬12 min drive
‪The Glenwood - ‬4 min drive
‪Rosie's Place - ‬7 min drive
‪Blue Slipper Tavern - ‬2 min drive
‪Yellow Dog Cafe - ‬4 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is 5 Bedroom Portage Lake Family Getaway pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

What time is check-in at 5 Bedroom Portage Lake Family Getaway ?

Check-in begins at 3:00 PM.

What time is check-out at 5 Bedroom Portage Lake Family Getaway ?

Checkout is at 10:00 AM.

Where is 5 Bedroom Portage Lake Family Getaway located?

This family-friendly Onekama holiday home is located on a lake, within 1 mi (2 km) of Portage Lake and Heathlands Golf Course. Manistee County Beaches and Lake Michigan are also within 6 miles (10 km).

9.6

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10/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

9.0/10

Location

10/10

Listing accuracy

8/10 Good

Allison B.

2 August 2024

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

Great Vaca

Beautiful house with everything you could possibly need. We had a lot of fun playing games, pool and paddle boarding/kayaking on a lake. Plenty of room for multiple families.

Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Laurie R.

13 August 2019

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

A little piece of heaven

The home is so beautifully decorated and homeowners are absolutely wonderful to work with. Our family has stayed here several times over the past years and are absolutely IN LOVE with the property. There is so much room to sprall out and not be under each others feet... (which is wonderful when you have multiple teenagers in your group!) Game tables, games, puzzles, outdoor games and a fun filled stocked bookcase of movies are perfect for down time. Home is situated on a peaceful outlet of Portage Lake. It truly is majestic and relaxing. I cannot put into words how wonderful this home is... Our family calls this our "Favorite home away from home"...

This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

10/10 Excellent

Greg K.

11 September 2017

One of the most comfortable and beautiful places I've stayed

Everything was simply perfect, in good order, and awesome hospitality. Great people to work with.

Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2017

This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

10/10 Excellent

jeremy e.

12 June 2017

Better than expected.

Very happy with our weekend at your cabin.

Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2017

This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

10/10 Excellent

Laurie R.

6 September 2016

PERFECT for a family getaway!

Thank you Angela & David for sharing your outstanding home! The house was very clean and well maintained. The amount of space for our blended family of 7 was ideal. The beautiful yard with tons of room also allowed for us to entertain family that we were visiting in the area. During "down time" when we were not on the water, there were plenty of places to retreat & relax, play games (pool & ping pong included), watch a movie or even taken an undisturbed nap. Location is perfect. Jump in the boat or vehicle and we were right into town. Owners have thought of every detail in making your stay comfortable and memorable. Hope to come back again with our family next year!

This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

10/10 Excellent

Jennifer R.

27 January 2015

Perfect house!

Angela and Dave-thank you for allowing us to rent your beautiful home. It was very clean and tastefully decorated. We really enjoyed the rec room and your amazing yard. It was such a great vacation. We hope to get back there again and I will definitely recommend it to friends and family. Thanks- Jen and Joe

This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

10/10 Excellent

26 January 2014

Something for Everyone!

Very nice place with a great deal of space / ammenities. Water access on an in-land lake with direct connection to Lake Michigan is a huge plus. Pool table, ping pong and a spacious floor plan enabled everyone to relax, play games, read, etc. Close proximity to Arcadia Bluffs and other top-notch golf facilities as well as several towns for dining, shopping, groceries, etc. was very convenient. Big yard allowed the kids to play many games right outside the house which was very convenient as well.

This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

8/10 Good

Tracey E.

22 January 2014

Very Spacious! Conveniently located!!

This house has so much room! We had 3 families that comprised of 5 adults, three teenagers and 3 little kids. The kitchen is fully equipt so making meals was a breeze when we didn't want to go out. The bedrooms are spaced throughout the home which made it nice for sleeping (didn't have to hear snoring from another room, etc). What I loved the best is that in the living room off the kitchen area was a lovely quiet spot to do jigsaw puzzles, the kitchen and dining area were great gathering spots for playing cards or general socializing and the big rec room was attractive to the kids and was far enough away from the previously mentioned other two areas to allow the kids to play ping pong, board games, laser tag and such without the adults having to hear the ruckus! The channel right out of the back door was great for watching birds and swans as well as docking the jet skiis that were launched at a nearby public launch. The dunes and beaches were beautiful and fun and the restaurants were tasty and close! The owners were very helpful in guiding us where to go for dinners and fun. It was a fabulous vacation and we will surely stay again!!

This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

10/10 Excellent

16 January 2014

Great place for large group!

Lovely setting ! Well stocked. Everything you needed was there to insure a great stay. We would love to go back again.

About the host

Hosted by Angela & David

My husband and I live in the Grand Rapids when we are not at our favorite place. We are both Michigan natives and love the state we live in!

Why they chose this property

When we were younger and newly married we rented a little tiny cabin located next the boat launch and park in town. We fell in love with the lake and the area and vowed that one day we would have a place of our own. In May of 2013 that dream came true and we purchased a home on the lake.

What makes this property unique

The home is situated on the end of a peninsula of land the large lawn has almost 300 feet of lake and channel frontage. The channel and lake are usually calm and ideal for paddle boarding, kayaking, fishing and bird watching. The back yard is protected from the wind coming off Lake Michigan and it feels so much warmer on cool days. The sea wall has several cleats and bumper strips for your boat and/or jet skis. In the spring the bass spawn around the sea wall and it is fun to catch and release a “whopper”.

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5 bedrooms (sleeps 10)

Bedroom 1

Bedroom 2

Bedroom 3

Bedroom 4

Bedroom 5

3 bathrooms, 1 half bathroom

Bathroom 1

Bathroom 2

Bathroom 3

Bathroom 4

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About this property