Golfing on-site, a firepit and a garden are just a few of the amenities provided at The Bluffs House on Black Lake . Free in-room WiFi, with a speed of 500+ Mbps (good for 6+ people or 10+ devices), is available to all guests, along with a playground and an arcade/games room.
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About this property
The Bluffs House on Black Lake
Discover your private escape on the shores of beautiful Black Lake, where luxury, space, and the best of Northern Michigan come together. Set along 100 feet of private sandy beachfront, this spacious five-bedroom, three-and-a-half-bath lake home offers an exceptional four-season retreat for families and friends seeking both relaxation and adventure.
Your Private Black Lake Escape
Wake up to the beauty of Black Lake and spend your days enjoying nearly 10,000 acres of pristine water just steps from the home. Your private sandy beach and dock create the perfect setting for swimming, boating, fishing, kayaking, paddleboarding, or simply unwinding along the shoreline.
Bring your boat or jet skis—or rent locally—with convenient boat-launch access nearby. Watercraft can be anchored directly in front of the property, and a pontoon boat lift is provided for guest use.
As evening approaches, gather around the outdoor fire pit, relax beside the gas fire table on the deck, grill dinner outdoors, and enjoy peaceful Northern Michigan evenings overlooking the lake.
Spacious Luxury for Family & Friends
Designed with larger groups in mind, the home features five bedrooms, three-and-a-half bathrooms, and multiple living and gathering spaces, allowing everyone to enjoy time together while still having plenty of room to retreat and relax.
Throughout the home, high-speed fibre internet keeps you connected, while Smart TVs in every bedroom and the main living spaces allow guests to enjoy their favourite streaming services.
A fully equipped kitchen provides everything needed for leisurely breakfasts, family dinners, and evenings entertaining at the lake. A whole-home instant hot-water system and on-site washing machine and dryer add even more convenience for extended stays.
Adventure in Every Season
This is much more than a summer lake house. Located just a short distance from Black Mountain Recreation Area, the property places you near miles of trails and some of Northern Michigan’s best year-round outdoor recreation.
Spend spring, summer, and fall exploring the area by ORV, hiking or biking the trails, fishing Black Lake, or enjoying days on the water. During winter, bring your snowmobiles for incredible trail riding, enjoy cross-country skiing, or experience Black Lake’s renowned winter fishing.
Whatever the season, adventure is never far from your front door.
Thoughtfully Stocked for Your Stay
We want your holiday to begin the moment you arrive. The home is generously equipped with amenities and recreational gear, including:
• Private 100-foot sandy beach • Private dock • Pontoon boat lift • Two ROC paddleboards • Two kayaks • Three adult bicycles • Two children’s bicycles • Assorted water toys • High-speed fibre Wi-Fi • Smart TVs throughout • Fully stocked kitchen • BUNN coffee maker with filters • Keurig coffee maker • Whole-home instant hot water • Washing machine and dryer • Gas grill • Outdoor wood-burning fire pit • Deck with gas fire table
For added convenience, the home is also stocked with many everyday essentials, including toilet paper, paper towels, laundry detergent, cleaning supplies, dishwasher pods and soap, propane, and firewood for guest use.
Experience Black Lake in Every Season
Whether you’re planning a summer week filled with boating and swimming, a crisp fall getaway exploring the trails, a winter snowmobiling adventure, or a peaceful spring retreat, this home offers the space, privacy, and amenities to make your time in Northern Michigan truly memorable.
Private beach. Private dock. Endless adventure. Welcome to your Black Lake retreat.
Located in Onaway, this holiday home is in a rural area and on the waterfront. Black Lake Golf Club and Rippling Rapids Golf Club are worth checking out if an activity is on the agenda, while those wishing to experience the area's natural beauty can explore Onaway State Park and Caroline and Willis Brown Nature Preserve. Take the opportunity to explore the area for water adventures such as jet skiing. Visit our Onaway travel guide
Yes, this property allows dogs (limit 2 total) with a maximum weight of up to 453 kg per pet.
How much is parking at The Bluffs House on Black Lake ?
On-site parking is available at the property.
What time is check-in at The Bluffs House on Black Lake ?
Check-in begins at 5:00 PM.
What time is check-out at The Bluffs House on Black Lake ?
Checkout is at 10:00 AM.
Where is The Bluffs House on Black Lake located?
This family-friendly Onaway holiday home is located on the waterfront, steps from Black Lake and within 6 mi (10 km) of Lake Sixteen and Onaway State Park. Caroline and Willis Brown Nature Preserve and Grant Township Park are also within 9 miles (15 km).
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Delivered as advertised. Great family location and accommodations...
Stayed 6 nights in Aug 2026
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10/10 Excellent
Breda O.
7 Jun 2026
Liked: Location
The vacation on the lake was spectacular. Weather was perfect, kids and adults enjoyed playing with water toys. House was close enough to have day trips to Petoskey and Mackinaw and falls nearby. Went to casino. Prepared meals at house in the very well stocked kitchen. Memorable week
Although it was winter the location on the lake was great for us, great for ice fishing. Drive through garage and onto the lake no sea wall to deal with. Great place to stay
The house was clean and comfortable in a beautiful setting. Nick was quick to respond and easy to work with. The beds were very comfortable! We had a great time.
Our experience was nothing short of exceptional, and we are so grateful for the opportunity to have stayed in such a fantastic location. The beauty of the surroundings was great, and being so close to Ocqueoc Falls added an extra layer of magic to our vacation. We will certainly cherish the time we spent at your property and hope to return in the future.
I think Nick thought of everything when preparing a home for guests. He's included all from docking to parking, a very well equipped kitchen, to comfortable bedding, plenty of seating for gathering indoors and out, firepits and covered patios.
Our fishing group really enjoyed the stay.
Don’t hesitate to book…house is great with plenty of room for a big family. Kitchen has everything you need. Lake is great/water very warm. Back patio is so comfy for hanging out. Lastly, Nick is great at communicating and making sure all of your needs are taken care of. 👍😊
Great place with lots of room, with all the necessary supplies for 12 people. Plenty of TP, garbage bags, towels, and even snacks. We used the paddle boards and and paddle boat and even fished and caught a few perch. We enjoyed each room had their own AC unit to customize the sleeping temps. Host was very responsive and one neighbor was very friendly. To top it off, dog friendly!!! The sun sets were amazing too
The host answered every question within 20 minutes. His house was fully furnished & equipped with more than I thought which made it so much easier for us. The amount of snacks that were provided by the host added inches to my waistline. Lol.
The view & beach area were spectacular.
We would definitely want to go there again. Next time it will be in the summer, so we can take advantage of going in the lake.
Thanks Nick!
My family stayed at this house Aug 2024 for an entire week. So much room and though a little windy for our liking this week, there was still a lot we could do without having to go anywhere. The beach was great for small children and adults alike. Nice shallow swimming area and lake is amazing. House was well stocked, and the giant bowl of snacks, though unnecessary, got used by everyone and added a very nice touch to our stay. Beds were very comfortable and everyone expressed how well they slept. We used a lot of wood during the week to stay warm on the very chilly evenings, but Nick had no issue bringing more over to us. Overall, a great week and definitely would be our first choice to stay there again if we come back to this area.
If you had 10 stars for this stay , we would rate it an 11!
We have been renting through VRBO for a long time. Never once have I walked into a cleaner, more accommodating location than this cabin. The owner leaves you with everything you could possibly need or want. If it's not there just drop him a quick line and it's taken care of immediately. Basically all you need to do is pack your clothes. We really appreciated the welcome baskets as well as all the toys you left for the kids to play with on your beach. This was a wonderful, relaxing vacation for our family which was very much needed. The beach is perfect for little kids as the water is very shallow, and the sunset every night was spectacular. Thank you very much for sharing your cabin with us!
We have stayed in many VRBO lake homes. This is the most fabulous home. We never had one we felt like returning to, but this one is that place. Very well decorated, well appointed home. Beds were wonderful, plenty of extra bedding, pillows, kitchen lacked nothing, bathrooms were well stocked. We loved the guest baskets in bathrooms, the kitchen snack basket was great. Best swimming lake ever, shallow, clear, you will need water shoes, Michigan lakes are rocky. Wood for the fire, indoor toys and games, a tv for everyone, loved that it had three full baths and a half bath! All in all we loved it. The only things we felt it needed: A boat of some kind, like kayaks or small row boat to get into the deep water for fishing, a book letting us know how to operate the porch awning and attic fan along with check out instructions (so we dont have to bother the host) and kleenex...a request of our 6-year old! :) Be sure to eat at the 211 Bar and Grill, it is fantastic! We had a wonderful time!
Our host provided so much in the way of kitchen appliances, cooking, laundry and personal care supplies that packing for this trip was super easy. When your only suggestion is a second recycle bin, you know you’ve had an outstanding stay!
Beautifully decorated and maintained lake front home. One of the best stocked rentals I have stayed at with everything you could possibly want and then some. The lakefront and beach area was a big hit with the kids and all the sand toys/kayaks/paddleboards to use were great too. The host was very responsive and left some baskets of goodies as well. The pictures don’t do the place justice, it’s huge and prefect for large groups. We definitely plan to stay again!
We had a wonderful time! This was our second time staying and we booked for another time this summer. It is clean, the owner always answers quickly, and had everything we needed.
This property was awesome for our trip up north. The sunsets were amazing and it was in good proximity to the trails. We utilized the fire pit area as well. Top notch property!
The house is so great! We loved the little sun room and deck, but the fire pit and beach were our absolute favorites! Also a great location to easily get to Mackinac and Cheboygan! Thanks again Nick, we would love to come back again!!
This place fits perfectly for a family with the multiple bedrooms and bathrooms, very important, it sets up nicely with front and back porches, plus full use of garage helps as well. I would rent again!
Beautiful home with a perfect location on the lake. Fully stocked house. They have thought of everything. Plenty of linens, kitchen ware, and beach toys. Wouldn't hesitate to recommend this property and the owners.