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Remodeled, waterfront home on Portage Lake with dock & firepit - 2 dogs OK

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Property grounds
Exterior
2 bedrooms, internet, bed sheets
TV, DVD player, stereo
Fridge, microwave, oven, stovetop

Reviews

7.2 out of 10

Good

Entire home

2 bedrooms1 bathroomSleeps 10114 sq m

Popular amenities

  • Parking available
    Parking available
  • Beach view
    Beach view
  • Pet friendly
    Pet friendly
  • Kitchen
    Kitchen
  • Barbecue grill
    Barbecue grill

About this property

Entire place

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

Remodeled, waterfront home on Portage Lake with dock & firepit - 2 dogs OK

The Summer House

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Hidden away on Onekama's secluded Portage Point, The Summer House offers 50 feet of lake frontage and incredible views from a sheltered corner of Portage Lake. In this spot on a quiet street near North Point Park, you can spend your days swimming in the shallow bay and launching your kayaks and canoes from the dock.

Grab a cup of coffee from the fully appointed kitchen and step outside onto the deck to watch the morning sunrise. Enjoy barbecue picnics in the backyard as you watch the kids fish from the dock, then settle down for the evening around the firepit for a few toasted marshmallows.

Things to know
Two dogs are welcome for a nightly fee
Please be aware that this home lies in a flood area and occasionally has standing water in the yard after heavy rainfall. The owners raised the waterfront portion of the yard and installed a dirt driveway in 2019 to make your stay more enjoyable, but rising water levels and storms that drop several inches of water at a time still leave large puddles in the roadside yard.
Onekama Township recently created a Short Term Rental Ordinance; please respect this Ordinance so this home can continue to help your family make vacation memories.

This property is managed by Vacasa Michigan LLC.

If you are bringing a dog on your trip, the pet fee is already included in your quote when selecting ‘Yes’ to pets. If you would like to add more dogs, please contact us. The pet fee is per stay and ranges between $150 and $200, depending on the bedroom count, and will apply for each additional dog.

Parking notes: There is free parking available for 2 vehicles.

Dock details:



Damage waiver: The total cost of your reservation for this Property includes a nightly damage waiver fee, plus tax if applicable (the “Damage Waiver”). (A discount may be applied for stays of 28 nights or longer, if permitted.) The Damage Waiver covers you for up to $3,000 of accidental damage to the Property or its contents (such as furniture, fixtures, and appliances) as long as you report the incident to the host prior to checking out. The Damage Waiver fee eliminates the need for a traditional security deposit.
More information can be downloaded from the "Rental Agreement" on the checkout page.

Due to local laws or HOA requirements, guests must be at least 21 years of age to book. Guests under 21 must be accompanied by a parent or legal guardian for the duration of the reservation.

Property manager

Vacasa of Michigan

Languages

English, French, German, Italian, Spanish

Property amenities

Beach

  • On the beach

Internet

  • Internet access

Parking and transportation

  • Onsite parking

Kitchen

  • Refrigerator
  • Stovetop
  • Microwave
  • Oven
  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Toaster
  • Ice maker
  • Cookware/dishes/utensils

Bedrooms

  • 2 bedrooms
  • Bed sheets provided

Bathrooms

  • 1 bathroom
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • TV with cable/satellite service
  • DVD player
  • Games
  • Stereo

Outdoor areas

  • Barbecue grill
  • Firepit

Laundry

  • Near coin laundry

Comfort

  • Heating

Pets

  • Pet friendly

Suitability/Accessibility

  • Smoke-free property
  • Note from host: Smoking is not permitted anywhere on the premises.

Location highlights

  • On the lake
  • On the waterfront
  • Near a hospital

Things to do

  • Kayaking nearby
  • Power boating nearby
  • Fishing 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)
  • Fire extinguisher
  • First aid kit

General

  • Unit size: 1232 sq ft (114 sq m)

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Check-in

Check-in time starts at 4:00 PM
Contactless check-in available
Minimum check-in age: 21

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 allowed
Service animals are welcome, and are exempt from fees
Note from host: Dogs only. Max of 2.

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
Host has indicated there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property
Host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher and a first aid kit
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

78190

About the neighborhood

Map
Onekama, MI

What's nearby

  • Portage Lake - 1 min walk
  • Pierport Beach - 15 min drive
  • Little River Casino - 18 min drive
  • Arcadia Bluffs Golf Course - 18 min drive
  • Crystal Mountain - 36 min drive

Getting around

  • Manistee, MI (MBL-Manistee County-Blacker) - 19 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Lakeside Cafe - ‬19 min drive
  • ‪The Glenwood - ‬8 min drive
  • ‪Rosie's Place - ‬14 min drive
  • ‪Blue Slipper Tavern - ‬9 min drive
  • ‪Papa J's Ice Cream & Eatery - ‬8 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Remodeled, waterfront home on Portage Lake with dock & firepit - 2 dogs OK pet-friendly?

Yes, pets are allowed at this property.

What time is check-in at Remodeled, waterfront home on Portage Lake with dock & firepit - 2 dogs OK?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Remodeled, waterfront home on Portage Lake with dock & firepit - 2 dogs OK?

Check-out is at 10:00 AM.

Where is Remodeled, waterfront home on Portage Lake with dock & firepit - 2 dogs OK located?

Nestled on the beach, this Onekama vacation home is steps from Portage Lake and 1.8 mi (2.9 km) from Lake Michigan. Captain John Langland Park is 2.5 mi (4 km) away.

Remodeled, waterfront home on Portage Lake with dock & firepit - 2 dogs OK Reviews

Reviews

7.2

Good

Rating 10 - Excellent. 5 out of 10 reviews" "
Rating 8 - Good. 0 out of 10 reviews" "
Rating 6 - Okay. 2 out of 10 reviews" "
Rating 4 - Poor. 2 out of 10 reviews" "
Rating 2 - Terrible. 1 out of 10 reviews" "

7.0/10

Cleanliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Roger S.

Liked: Cleanliness
Quiet hours
Quiet hours posted within the house say 11pm You sent me two different emails, one saying 9pm another saying 10pm. Need to have a consistent time listed for this property. Thanks
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2023

2/10 Terrible

Brooke H.

Disliked: Cleanliness
Highly do not recommend staying here
The house was a disaster. The kitchen was a mess, mold in the shower, blinds held together by a trash bag, toilet paper holder ripped off the wall. There was rotten trash in the bottom of the trash can, pots and pans were filthy. Windows looked like they have never been washed, nothing dusted. Do not stay here, paid way too much for that horrible of a place.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2023

6/10 Okay

Sue S.

Disliked: Cleanliness
Nice place, but...
In general a pleasant place. But, the maintenance on the house was very poor. Broken window shades, windows that wouldn’t open and very dirty, stained dining room rug. Burned out light bulbs, towel ring and toilet paper holder falling off of wall. BBQ was so full of grease that it caught fire and sent out plumes of black smoke. Whoever is cleaning/maintaining the place is NOT doing their job.
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

Laurie C.

Liked: Cleanliness
Nice
View was nice Location was nice House needed a water softner Other than that it was good
Stayed 6 nights in Sep 2022

10/10 Excellent

michelle L.

Liked: Cleanliness
Excellent stay
Excellent location. House was very clean when we arrived. We really enjoyed our stay there. Everything we needed was provided. Having the private dock was wonderful. I would come back and highly recommend. The only thing I would change would be a new toilet in the bathroom.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2022

4/10 Poor

Adam C.

Great location, but that's about all
We loved the location on the lake, but that was about it. There were notes on the shower and toilet about high water so limit the use of water. You felt like you were rushing to shower and once every made it through the shower you realized there was a leak in the corner of the shower. There were not sheets for the Murphy bed. Ran out of propane gas before the burgers were even done cooking. Trying to figure out what control went for what fan and getting windows open to get a breeze through the house was a struggle with it being an old house. The lighting within the place is not great so trying to play games at night or just sitting to eat dinner felt like you were in the dark most of the time. Overall the house was underwhelming.
Stayed 3 nights in May 2022