Beautiful updated home with 100’ on Portage Lake - 20 minutes to Arcadia Bluffs

Onekama, Michigan
$473 avg/night Minimum Stay 2 Nights
Bed 3

Bed

Bath 2

Bath

Home Private Vacation Home

Property Type

Sleep 8

Max Sleeps

Night 2 nights

Min Stay

Completely renovated lake front home on beautiful Portage Lake with spectacular sunset views! We have spared nothing! Portage Lake has unique channel access to Lake Michigan, and our home is minutes away from the Onekama marina. We have 100' of private lake frontage, and expansive views of the lake. Located on a quiet street, this location is ideal for your family. This cottage has 3 bedrooms and can sleep up to 8. Two bedrooms offer stunning lakefront views with queen beds. The third bedroom is a bunk room with 2 bunk beds, and can sleep 4.

Each bathroom has been completely renovated, complete with fresh new towels and fixtures. Bathroom 1 has bathtub/shower and bathroom 2 has walk in shower with bluetooth speaker that can sync with your phone.

Our beautiful kitchen has quartz countertops, all new appliances, and every item you could possibly need to make your stay perfect! The drip coffee maker has a Keurig built in. A large custom table has seating for your entire group, and is the perfect space for meals and games together.

There is a brand new washer and dryer, dishwasher, Smart TV, WiFi, and keyless entry.

We've thought of everything you might need during your vacation including lots of family games, lawn games, several life jackets for adults and kids, 3 stand up paddle boards, 2 single kayaks, 1 tandem kayak, fishing poles, beach towels, Weber grill, Solo stove for bonfires, outside tables, and more.

The location is absolutely perfect! Just off M22 (most scenic road in northern Michigan and gateway to northern MI), we are a short drive to everything.

Arcadia Bluffs Golf Course (20 minutes)
Arcadia Dune Hike and lookout (20 minutes)
Historical Manistee shopping and riverfront walk (15 minutes)
Quaint town of Frankfort (30 minutes)
Manistee National Golf Course (20 minutes)
Manistee Adventures (kayak/tubing trips & rentals) (15 minutes)
Crystal Mountain (golf, skiing, and waterpark) (30 minutes)
World famous Sleeping Bear Dunes (50 minutes)
Traverse City - (50 Minutes)



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Feature Features

  • SKI

    Close To Skiing
  • PETS

    No Pets Allowed
  • BEACH

    Beach Towels
  • DINING

    Dining Table
  • SAFETY

    Carbon Monoxide Detector Installed (host Has Indicated There Is A Carbon Monoxide Detector On The Property) Fire Extinguisher Smoke Detector Installed (host Has Indicated There Is A Smoke Detector On The Property)
  • BEDROOM

    3 Bedrooms Bed Sheets Provided
  • KITCHEN

    Coffee/tea Maker Cookware/dishes/utensils Dishwasher Electric Kettle Microwave Oven Refrigerator Stovetop Toaster
  • LAUNDRY

    Laundry Facilities Washing Machine And Dryer
  • PARKING

    Car Required Onsite Parking
  • INTERNET

    Free WiFi
  • OUTDOORS

    Barbecue Grill Firepit Garden Outdoor Furniture Patio
  • BATHROOMS

    2 Bathrooms Bathtub Or Shower Hair Dryer Toilet Paper Towels Provided
  • THINGS TO DO

    Casino Nearby Fishing Nearby Golf Nearby Hiking Nearby Kayak On Site Kayaking Nearby Mountain Biking Nearby Power Boating Nearby Swimming Nearby Water Sports Equipment Wildlife And Game Walks Nearby
  • ENTERTAINMENT

    Games Smart TV
  • CLIMATE CONTROL

    Air Conditioning Heating
  • FAMILY FRIENDLY

    Children's Dinnerware Children's Games
  • LOCATION HIGHLIGHTS

    In A Village On The Lake On The Waterfront
  • SUITABILITY/ACCESSIBILITY

    Note From Host: No Smoking, Vaping, Or Marijuana Smoke-free Property

CheckIn Check-in : 04:00 PM CheckOut Check-out : 10:00 AM
No Wheelchair No smoking No pets Children allowed
Occupancy Max occupancy : 8

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School District Availability

Review Review

  • Brenda C.

    Submitted Oct 25, 2025

    Stayed Oct 15, 2025

    We had the perfect stay at the Lake House. The property was so clean and beautifully maintained. It was the perfect location to tour the west coast area. The communication with the host was so easy. We had an incredible stay and would do it again.

  • Jennifer S.

    Submitted Oct 4, 2025

    Stayed Sep 26, 2025

    Short weekend with friends. The house and everything included was absolutely perfect. Super clean and comfy. Everything we needed and more. Wish we had more time to stay. Very relaxing and peaceful area. Loved the access to the water. 100% recommended.

  • Joshua B.

    Submitted Sep 6, 2025

    Stayed Sep 2, 2025

    The location on the lake was absolutely perfect, we thoroughly enjoyed the great fishing, relaxing on the dock/easy access into the water, sunsets and the close proximity to restaurants and attractions. 10/10!! Beautiful, clean home!The owners communication made everything seamless, and we really appreciate how easy they made our stay. My family and I can’t wait to go back next year for another amazing experience!

  • Mary C.

    Submitted Aug 23, 2025

    Stayed Aug 10, 2025

    Just as advertised! Comfortable, beautifully decorated, lake house. Well appointed with plenty of nice bath and beach towels, dishes, kitchen appliances, grill, indoor and outdoor family games, and watercraft! Family enjoyed them all! So relaxing to sit on the dock in the Adirondack chairs! Lots of priceless family fun! Owners very nice and responsive.

  • Nancy L.

    Submitted Aug 13, 2025

    Stayed Jul 19, 2025

    We enjoyed our stay at this lake house. It's located on a quiet street. The lake is larger than I had expected. The water is clear by the dock. We enjoyed using the kayaks. The home is nicely decorated with comfortable furniture. The kitchen has everything you need. We would definitely stay here again.

  • Liz Y.

    Submitted Jul 19, 2025

    Stayed Jul 12, 2025

    Our family ranging in age from 60 to 5 had a great time. The house was the perfect size for us and the location was on a quiet street and convenient to Manistee and Onekama. The lake water is clear and fairly shallow around the dock for our grandkids to swim. The fishing was great too. The house is stocked with everything you need and there are lots of outdoor/lake toys (kayaks, inner tubes, life jackets, etc.). We’ll definitely be returning next summer!

  • Rick V.

    Submitted Jul 13, 2025

    Stayed Jul 5, 2025

    Great location and very clean and as advertised. Owners were very responsive. Loved our family stay. Hope to return in the future

  • Beth M.

    Submitted Jul 10, 2025

    Stayed Jun 26, 2025

    This was our second vacation at this awesome cottage. It is updated, clean, with terrific hosts. Our family thoroughly enjoyed the nice deck with new furniture, the big yard, and it was topped off with even better weather!

  • Deborah G.

    Submitted May 13, 2025

    Stayed May 5, 2025

    Beautiful view, great accommodations, everything you need for a nice stay. Owners are very pleasant and respond quickly to any questions or issues you may have. We’ve been coming here for the last three years and will be back.

  • Rachel W.

    Submitted Oct 26, 2024

    Stayed Oct 18, 2024

    A beautiful property with kind and thoughtful hosts- I would stay here again in a heartbeat. The view of the water is lovely and unobstructed, and the area is not loud or intrusive. We came for a friends weekend away and left feeling refreshed and wanting to return next year.

  • Kyle W.

    Submitted Oct 6, 2024

    Stayed Oct 3, 2024

    Everything was fantastic!!

  • Michael L.

    Submitted Sep 25, 2024

    Stayed Jul 25, 2024

    Great location, well stocked for fun.

  • Cheryl H.

    Submitted Sep 25, 2024

    Stayed Sep 22, 2024

    Beautiful, clean and perfect! The owner was incredibly prompt and responsive. Wonderful place and a perfect location! Thank you for sharing your home with us!

  • Andi M.

    Submitted Sep 16, 2024

    Stayed Sep 12, 2024

    This property was stunning! The location was fantastic, with amazing views. It was spotlessly clean, homely and very well equipped. You can not go wrong with this rental!!

  • Bill S.

    Submitted Sep 9, 2024

    Stayed Sep 6, 2024

    Perfect place for a getaway. We used it for a golfing trip to Arcadia Bluffs . Not far of a drive to golf, casino is very close also.

  • Dawn L.

    Submitted Aug 25, 2024

    Stayed Aug 18, 2024

    We thoroughly enjoyed our stay at the Portage Lake cottage. Clean, quiet location, well stocked cottage that was big enough for our family of 8 adults to spend some family time together. It is very comfortable and we wish we could have stayed longer

  • Theresa S.

    Submitted Aug 19, 2024

    Stayed Jul 21, 2024

    Excellent cottage decorated beautifully with amazing sunsets!! Owners were fabulous to work with!!

  • Michelle B.

    Submitted Aug 3, 2024

    Stayed Jul 28, 2024

    Immediately felt like home away from home. Clean, cozy, bright, and welcoming. Amazing views. Comfortable beds. So many extras to use in the water. Great board games to play and puzzles to complete. Hosts are welcoming and responsive. Relaxing & quiet neighborhood. Would come back & highly recommended

  • Rick W.

    Submitted Jul 9, 2024

    Stayed Jul 4, 2024

    The property completely met our expectations. Serene lake views, sunsets, close proximity to Lake Michigan and other Northwest Michigan destinations. We were very pleased and looking forward to our next stay!

  • Beth M.

    Submitted Jul 7, 2024

    Stayed Jun 21, 2024

    Our family vacation at this cottage was fabulous. It was incredibly clean, updated, and great cottage decor. Perfect for our six adults and new grandbaby! Home was well stocked with everything we could need inside and out. Very peaceful. Loved the large deck and big yard along the lake for family gathering. Large dining table was awesome! Definitely coming back here again!

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