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5 Bedroom Portage Lake Family Getaway

Enjoy waterfront activities on Portage Lake like sailing or kayaking then cozy up by the large screen TV.

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Smart TV, fireplace, DVD player, foosball
5 bedrooms, desk, WiFi
Smart TV, fireplace, DVD player, foosball

Reviews

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional

Entire home

5 bedrooms4 bathrooms335 sq m

Popular amenities

  • Washer
  • Parking available
  • Barbecue grill
  • Outdoor Space
  • Kitchen
  • Dryer

About this property

Entire place

You'll have the entire home to yourself and will only share it with other guests in your party.

5 Bedroom Portage Lake Family Getaway

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

Property amenities

Beach

  • Beach towels
  • Beach sun loungers

Internet

  • WiFi available

Parking and transportation

  • Onsite parking

Kitchen

  • Refrigerator
  • Stovetop
  • Microwave
  • Oven
  • Dishwasher
  • Toaster
  • Blender
  • Spices
  • Coffee/tea maker

Dining

  • Dining table

Bedrooms

  • 5 bedrooms

Bathrooms

  • 3.5 bathrooms
  • Bathtub or shower
  • Towels provided
  • Hair dryer
  • Toilet paper

Living spaces

  • Fireplace
  • Living room

Entertainment

  • Smart TV
  • Pool or billiards table
  • Foosball table
  • DVD player
  • Games
  • Video library
  • Stereo
  • Books

Outdoor areas

  • Patio
  • Barbecue grill
  • Outdoor furniture
  • Firepit

Laundry

  • Washing machine and dryer

Work spaces

  • Printer
  • Desk
  • Desk chair

Comfort

  • Heating

Pets

  • No pets allowed

Suitability/Accessibility

  • Smoke-free property
  • Note from host: No smoking in or near the house.

Location highlights

  • On the lake

Things to do

  • Kayak on site
  • Golf nearby

Safety features

  • 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)

General

  • At least 80% lighting from LEDs
  • Recycling
  • Reusable coffee/tea filters
  • Eco-friendly cleaning products used
  • Unit size: 3600 sq ft (335 sq m)

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Policies

Check-in

Check-in time starts at 3:00 PM
Minimum check-in age: 28

Check-out

Check-out before 10:00 AM

Special check-in instructions

You will receive an email from the host with check-in and check-out instructions

Pets

Pets not allowed

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome

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
Onsite 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 there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property
Host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property
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

Property is also known as

Portage Getaway On Calm Bay
Portage Lake Getaway on Calm Bay Cottage
Portage Lake Getaway on Calm Bay Onekama
Portage Lake Getaway on Calm Bay Cottage Onekama

About the neighborhood

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Onekama, MI

What's nearby

  • Portage Lake - 1 min walk
  • Little River Casino - 7 min drive
  • Manistee County Beaches - 9 min drive
  • Pierport Beach - 15 min drive
  • Arcadia Bluffs Golf Course - 17 min drive

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 ?

Check-out is at 10:00 AM.

Where is 5 Bedroom Portage Lake Family Getaway located?

This family-friendly Onekama vacation 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 mi (10 km).

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5 Bedroom Portage Lake Family Getaway Reviews

Reviews

9.6

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 7 out of 9 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 2 out of 9 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 0 out of 9 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 9 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 9 reviews

10/10

Cleanliness

Reviews

8/10 Good

Allison B.

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

10/10 Excellent

Greg K.

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

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

8/10 Good

Tracey E.

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!!

10/10 Excellent

Laurie R.

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

jeremy e.

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.

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.

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

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.