5 Bedroom Portage Lake Family Getaway | House in Onekama

9.6 (10 Reviews) |   5 Bedrooms  3 Bathrooms  10 Guests
Onekama House | 5 Bedroom Portage Lake Family Getaway

5 Bedroom House in Onekama

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.

5 Bedroom Portage Lake Family Getaway is located in Onekama. 5 Bedroom Portage Lake Family Getaway provides accommodation, featuring Entertainment, Eco Friendly, Barbecue/Outdoor Cooking, among other amenities. This House features Entertainment, Eco Friendly, Barbecue/Outdoor Cooking, to make your stay a comfortable one.

5 Bedroom Portage Lake Family Getaway has 5 Bedrooms , 3 Bathrooms, and max occupancy of 10 people. The minimum rental for this property is 1 nights, but this can change depending on the season you plan on staying. Previous guests have rated it 2, and VRBO labeled it a top-rated House because of the excellent services rendered by the owner or manager of this House, and has consistently provided great experiences for their guests. Most families or guests that use it recommend it to their friends and some of them are repeat guests. House has a friendly neighborhood, and the Onekama has interesting places to visit. If you want to learn more about the House in Onekama, such as places to visit and things to do nearby, you can check below to learn more.

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Amenities

Parking
TV
View
Ocean View
Balcony/Terrace
Security/Safety
Sports/Activities
Bedding/Linens
Wellness Facilities
Fireplace/Heating
Guest Services
Entertainment
Eco Friendly
Barbecue/Outdoor Cooking
Child Friendly
Internet
Kitchen
Laundry

Facility Overview

Air Conditioner
  • Heating
Bathrooms
  • 3+ bathrooms
  • Towels provided
  • Hair dryer
  • Toilet paper
  • Bathtub or shower
Bedroom
  • 5 bedrooms
  • Dining table
  • Fireplace
  • Living room
Kitchen
  • Microwave
  • Dishwasher
  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Ice maker
  • Oven
  • Refrigerator
  • Electric kettle
  • Stovetop
  • Lobster/crab pot
Laundry
  • Washing machine and dryer
  • Laundry facilities
Ocean view
  • Beach sun loungers
  • Beach towels
Parking
  • Onsite parking
Pet Friendly
  • No pets allowed
Accessibility
  • Smoke-free property
  • Note from host: No smoking in or near the house.
Activities
  • Kayak on site
  • Golf nearby
Entertainment
  • Foosball table
  • Games
  • DVD player
  • Video library
  • Books
  • Pool or billiards table
  • Smart TV
  • Stereo
General
  • Unit size: 3600 sq ft (335 sq m)
  • Recycling
  • Eco-friendly cleaning products used
  • Reusable coffee/tea filters
  • At least 80% lighting from LEDs
  • English
  • On the lake
  • Desk chair
  • Printer
  • Desk
Guest Services
  • Children's dinnerware
  • Highchair
  • Children's games
  • Children's toys
  • Children's books
Internet
  • WiFi available
Outdoors
  • Firepit
  • Barbecue grill
  • Outdoor furniture
  • Patio
Security/Safety
  • Carbon monoxide detector installed (host has indicated there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property)
  • Smoke detector installed (host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property)

Policies

Check-in
Check-in time starts at 3:00 pm minimum check-in age: 28
Check-out
Check-out before 10:00 am
Child Policy
Children are welcome.
Event Policy
No events allowed;absolutely no parties or events on the property.
Pet Policy
Pets not allowed
Smoking Policy
Smoking is not permitted;no smoking in or near the house.

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 host has indicated there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property note from host: absolutely no parties or events on the property. onsite parties or group events are strictly prohibited special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed this property is managed through our partner, vrbo. you will receive an email from vrbo with a link to a vrbo account, where you can change or cancel your reservation this property uses eco-friendly cleaning products

Reviews

Susan M.
Jul 19, 2025 10:04:36 PM
Review Score:   10
Summary: We had a great vacation at this rental on Portage lake. The location was on a beautiful cove and channel. We had paddle boards and kayaks to use to explore the lake. We could not really swim from the shore, but we rented a boat for the day and swam off the boat. The cottage was very large and spread out which was great for our family. Everything we could need or want was available for making meals and staying entertained. The game room was wonderful on a rainy day! The only drawback for us was the lack of air conditioning which made sleeping difficult on hot nights. However, every room had ceiling fans and a few additional fans were provided.
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