Cozy One Bedroom Cottage Across From Portage Lake & Steps From Lake Michigan

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1 bedroom1 bathroomSleeps 4

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Parking available
Pet-friendly
Barbecue grill
Kitchen
Air conditioning
Outdoor space

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Onekama, MI

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

Rooms & beds

1 bedroom (sleeps 4)

Master Bedroom

1 Queen Bed

Sitting room

1 Double Futon

1 bathroom

Bathroom 1

Toilet · Shower only

Spaces

Deck or patio

Kitchen

Dining area

About this property

This cozy one bedroom knotty pine cottage offers a separate sitting area with full kitchen. Ideally located on a narrow peninsula between Portage Lake and Lake Michigan, each offering unique beaches. It is across the street from Portage Lake and an easy 5 minute walk to Lake Michigan. Public access to both lakes is close by. Onekama is the gateway to the scenic M22- voted one of the top 10 scenic drives in America by USA Today. There is truly something for everyone. Spend your time strolling both beaches, swimming, boating, fishing, or just relaxing around a beach bonfire while watching the sunset. We are also within a half hour of world class golf at the renown Arcadia Bluffs. Night time fun can be had at the Little River Casino only a few miles away. We are within an hour of the Traverse City wine region, the Platte River, and Crystal Mountain resort. Charter fishing can be easily arranged in Onekama.
The master bedroom has a queen sized bed and the sitting room has a sleeper sofa. The kitchen is fully equipped and linens are provided. We offer daily, weekly, and monthly rentals. This cottage is located on a lot with its sister cottage and a discount is offered for those interested in renting both. This area of Portage Lake is the most desirable location for most vacationers, due to its unparalleled access to both lakes.

Property manager

Fishigan Properties, LLC

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Languages

English

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Air conditioning

Outdoor space

Parking available

Lake view

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House Rules

Check in after 4:00 PM

Minimum age to rent: 25

Check out before 12:00 PM

Children

Children allowed: ages 0–17

Events

No events allowed

Pets

Pets allowed: dogs (limit 2 total)

Pet fee will apply

Smoking

Smoking is not permitted

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

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

We should mention

A car is recommended for transport to and from this property

About the area

Onekama

Located in Onekama, this cottage is on a lake. The area's natural beauty can be seen at Lake Michigan and Lake Bluff Bird Sanctuary, while Arcadia Area Historical Museum and Manistee County Historical Museum are cultural highlights. Take in the nearby slopes with cross-country skiing and snowboarding, or try out other outdoor activities such as ice skating and sledging.

Onekama, MI

What's nearby

Portage Lake - 1 min walk - 0.1 km
Pierport Beach - 17 min drive - 11.4 km
Little River Casino - 19 min drive - 17.8 km
Arcadia Bluffs Golf Course - 20 min drive - 13.3 km
Manistee County Beaches - 21 min drive - 16.2 km

Getting around

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

Restaurants

‪The Glenwood - ‬9 min drive
‪Rosie's Place - ‬16 min drive
‪Blue Slipper Tavern - ‬11 min drive
‪Yellow Dog Cafe - ‬10 min drive
‪Papa J's Ice Cream & Eatery - ‬10 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Cozy One Bedroom Cottage Across From Portage Lake & Steps From Lake Michigan pet-friendly?

Yes, this property allows dogs (limit 2 total).

What time is check-in at Cozy One Bedroom Cottage Across From Portage Lake & Steps From Lake Michigan?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Cozy One Bedroom Cottage Across From Portage Lake & Steps From Lake Michigan?

Checkout is at 12:00 PM.

Where is Cozy One Bedroom Cottage Across From Portage Lake & Steps From Lake Michigan located?

Situated on a lake, this cottage is within a 5-minute walk of Portage Lake and Lake Michigan. Captain John Langland Park is 0.7 mi (1.1 km) away.

9.8

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9.6/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

10/10

Location

10/10

Listing accuracy

10/10 Excellent

Tyler M.

21 October 2024

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

Authentic northern getaway

Exactly what we were looking for, a cute little cabin/dollhouse nestled away in northern Michigan. Amenities were perfect, location was excellent, quiet and relaxing. Host was very responsive, place was kept clean, and we had everything we needed. Couldn’t have asked for more.

Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Elaine C.

16 August 2024

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

Great location, and host!

Charming town and so happy I found this great cottage. Nice hosts, clean, comfortable and we were able to bring my two small dogs. Both lakes are amazing! I definitely plan to return.

Stayed 5 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Susan K.

18 September 2024

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

two lakes for the price of one

The cabin was perfectly close to Portage lake and Lake Michigan and such a peaceful area of Onekama.

Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Olga S.

2 July 2022

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

Really relaxing time

Great location, everything we needed We will definitely be back!

Stayed 5 nights in Jun 2022

10/10 Excellent

Ron S.

27 June 2021

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

Cozy and relaxing

Very cozy, relaxing place to stay. Located in a great little town, we will be going back.

Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2021

10/10 Excellent

Bridget K.

2 June 2022

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

Nice relaxing getaway

We love staying at this nice little cottage. It is quiet and away from the touristy areas but a close enough drive to shop and sightsee.

Stayed 4 nights in May 2022

10/10 Excellent

Wendy B.

10 July 2021

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

The little house was great. Location to the big lane was awesome.

Loved the nice walk to the beach on Lake Michigan.

Stayed 6 nights in Jun 2021

10/10 Excellent

Lisa J.

26 September 2024

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

Onekema

We needed a nice little getaway and it was exactly what it was when you had a great dinner at the restaurant called the Manitou and just enjoyed our weekend took a lot of walks and enjoyed the accommodations. Thank you so so much.

Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Andrew M.

1 August 2022

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

Love Portage Lake

The rental property was perfect for us! It had everything we needed, and the proximity to both lakes was great!

Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2022

8/10 Good

Sheri H.

11 July 2020

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

Nice and Quiet

The area was nice and quiet. Beach area was very nice.

Stayed 5 nights in Jun 2020

10/10 Excellent

Inge G., Ann Arbor,MI

12 June 2022

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

Great location!

We enjoyed our stay in the little cabin. Onekama is a very dog friendly community with lots of hiking options a short drive away. We will be back.

Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2022

10/10 Excellent

Amy B.

18 September 2022

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

Dollhouse cabin

Cute place and great location. The pier in Onekama is within walking or biking distance and the sunsets there are beautiful!

Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2022

10/10 Excellent

Kathy H.

20 July 2019

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

All you need

It's clean and comfortable in a perfect location.

Stayed 6 nights in Jul 2019

10/10 Excellent

Lanee B.

9 July 2019

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

Family vacation

Our family had a great week staying here. Waterfront and beach access were all within walking distance and we loved walking our dogs there to get in their exercise. Jane was super helpful and quick with answers to questions!

Stayed 6 nights in Jun 2019

10/10 Excellent

Carol B.

5 June 2022

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

Great sunset

Small but pleasant property, we enjoyed walking to see both lakes. Had a nice bonfire on Lake Michigan beach at sunset. Jane was a helpful host.

Stayed 2 nights in May 2022

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

10/10 Excellent

Katie H.

16 October 2017

Great Cozy cottage, has all you need!

We had a great stay with our little family in this cozy cottage. Right across from the lake and 5 minutes to the Portage Point Inn, where we attended a wedding. It was a perfect location for our short stay, and wished it could have been longer. Thanks for sharing your sweet home!

Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2017

10/10 Excellent

Rachael K., Petersburg, United States

27 August 2020

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

Can't Wait For Next Year

We had a wonderful vacation. The house was super clean and met all of our expectations. We can not wait until next year to stay again.

Stayed 8 nights in Aug 2020

10/10 Excellent

Kathy H.

19 July 2021

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

Just what we needed

After many visits to Onekama, we always manage to experience new adventures! What we most appreciate is the consistency of our rental. It's just what we need in a perfect location.

Stayed 6 nights in Jul 2021

10/10 Excellent

Nick S.

24 August 2020

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

Super convenient location!

This cottage is located perfectly ... a few of Portage Lake out the front door, 3 minutes walk to public access to Lake Michigan. You can stroll down to Portage Point Resort for a pizza or ice cream, or drive to the Heathlands golf course in 10 minutes. Perfect for us!

Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2020

10/10 Excellent

Mary G.

15 September 2022

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

Clean and comfortable!

The house has everything you could possibly need, it was clean and comfortable. A short walk and you were at the lake,. I liked that I could walk a half mile in one direction to get to Lake Michigan walk down the beach and come up at a different spot and walk another half mile to complete the circle. I would definitely book this property again.

Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2022

10/10 Excellent

Kathy H.

16 July 2022

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

Just right

We've rented this property for several years. While we kinda wish to stay right on the lake, this location is the next best thing. I enjoy the glimpse of Portage Lake as I sit on the sofa and look out the window. Walks to either Lake Michigan beach are refreshing. We always enjoy bike rides around the peninsula.

Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2022

10/10 Excellent

Brian W.

1 July 2022

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

A True Northern Michigan Cabin Experience ❤️

This cabin is perfect for 2 or 3 people, absolutely love the original knotty pine interior, parking for two vehicles at the front door was a plus, owners were the best in making sure everything was just like at home, loved the location, easy walking access to several public accesses to Portage lake and within minutes to the Beautiful Shores of Lake Michigan. Planning on and can’t wait until next years stay, we’re hoping to schedule a 3 week stay at this Gem of a get away next year. Thank You..

Stayed 12 nights in Jun 2022

10/10 Excellent

Donna U., Ferndale, MI, USA

11 October 2022

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

Portage Lake cottage

Enjoy a view of Portage Lake right from the comfortable living room. Lake Michigan is a short walk from the cottage. Furniture and bed are very comfortable, outdoor picnic table and grills are great. Kitchen is very well stocked with nice dishes and pots and pans. I brought more than I needed due to the thoughtful stocking of kitchen, linens, blankets, and towels. Backyard backs up to sand dunes. Very beautiful setting.

Stayed 21 nights in Sep 2022

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

4/10 Poor

Gary A.

31 August 2017

Not very clean

The unit was not very clean when we arrived. Socks in the fold out bed. Lots of bugs laying around.

Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2017

10/10 Excellent

Michael P., United States of America

20 June 2021

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

Relaxing Time

The property was clean And the location was excellent. 100 feet from Portage Lake and less than a mile to walk down to Lake Michigan. Portage Lake was warm enough to relax in, and Lake Michigan was cold enough to sober one up. Managed to get in both, but spent most of my time at in the big cold one. The beaches are great, and the water is crystal clear and BLUE!!! The town itself is small enough to get around in on foot or bike. There are surrounding townS a bit busier If you like that, but we spent most of our time at the beach and with the residents of the town. June is rather quiet and we plan on same time next year. This time with a boat.

Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2021

About the host

Hosted by Fishigan Properties, LLC

Our family has been vacationing in Onekama for four generations. We have never seen a more perfect setting. Both lakes provide such unique offerings and to have them both within minutes is what really makes this area unique. Where else can you watch the sun rise on one lake and set on another within a half mile? What we love the most about the area is the fact that once you have experienced Onekama, you always seem to come back. Year after year and generation after generation, this is the place to make family memories.

What makes this property unique

Both of this dollhouse and its sister cottage have beautiful knotty pine interiors. They can be rented independently or together. The dollhouse is a cozy get-away, but would also be a perfect grandparent or in-law cottage for families staying in the sister cottage.

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Popular amenities

Explore the area

Rooms & beds

1 bedroom (sleeps 4)

Master Bedroom

Sitting room

1 bathroom

Bathroom 1

Spaces

About this property