Title: Waterfront Lake House - Portage Lake - 4 Beds, 3 Baths, Private Dock, Kayaks Reviews, Deals & Photos 2026 - Expedia.co.uk [See all properties](http://www.expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?regionId=&adults=2&children=&sort=RECOMMENDED&useRewards=false&semdtl=&userIntent=&vip=false) Entire home # Waterfront Lake House - Portage Lake - 4 Beds, 3 Baths, Private Dock, Kayaks Lakefront holiday home with kitchen and patio ## Photo gallery for Waterfront Lake House - Portage Lake - 4 Beds, 3 Baths, Private Dock, Kayaks ![Beach nearby - Waterfront Lake House - Portage Lake - 4 Beds, 3 Baths, Private Dock, Kayaks (Onekama)](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/73000000/72820000/72819200/72819173/fdeea62d.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=598&ra=fit) ![Dining - Waterfront Lake House - Portage Lake - 4 Beds, 3 Baths, Private Dock, Kayaks (Onekama)](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/73000000/72820000/72819200/72819173/w2048h1535x0y0-08c126e7.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![TV, DVD player, books, video library - Waterfront Lake House - Portage Lake - 4 Beds, 3 Baths, Private Dock, Kayaks (Onekama)](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/73000000/72820000/72819200/72819173/37501efa.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![Property grounds - Waterfront Lake House - Portage Lake - 4 Beds, 3 Baths, Private Dock, Kayaks (Onekama)](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/73000000/72820000/72819200/72819173/w2048h1535x0y0-321f931f.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![Interior - Waterfront Lake House - Portage Lake - 4 Beds, 3 Baths, Private Dock, Kayaks (Onekama)](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/73000000/72820000/72819200/72819173/7ad9c341.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) - Overview - Location - Amenities - Policies Located on 1.5 acres of woods, this beautiful lake house offers a serene getaway with private beach access to Portage Lake and proximity to Sleeping Bear Dunes. Enjoy the large kitchen, dining room, and spacious accommodations for up to 9 adults. ## Reviews 10 Exceptional ### Entire home 4 bedrooms3 bathroomsSleeps 102400 sq ft ## Popular amenities - Parking available - Dryer - Washer - Kitchen - Barbecue grill - Air conditioning ## Add dates for prices Check-in Check-out Travellers ## About this property ### Entire place You'll have the entire home to yourself and will only share it with other guests in your party. ### Waterfront Lake House - Portage Lake - 4 Beds, 3 Baths, Private Dock, Kayaks Beautiful lake house on 2,110 acre all sports lake with channel to Lake Michigan. 4 bedrooms and 3 baths with large kitchen, dining room, and beds for 9 adults. Easy drive to Sleeping Bear Dunes, Traverse City, Frankfurt, Manistee, Crystal Mountain, and Arcadia Bluffs legend golf course. House is on 1.5 acres of woods with125 feet of private beach across the street on Portage Lake. Public Lake Michigan beach is 3 miles down the street. Onekama is a sleepy town and one of Michigan's best kept secrets! See the pictures of the house and near by hiking trails, and beaches. ## Property amenities ### Beach - Beach nearby ### Internet - Available in the house: Free WiFi ### Parking and transport - Parking on site ### Kitchen - Coffee/tea maker - Cookware, dishware, and utensils - Dishwasher - Hob - Kitchen island - Microwave - Oven - Refrigerator - Toaster ### Dining - Dining table ### Bedrooms - 4 bedrooms - Bedsheets provided ### Bathroom - 3 bathrooms - Bathtub or shower - Hair dryer - Shower - Towels provided ### Living spaces - Dining table - Living room - Separate dining area ### Entertainment - Books - DVD player - Games - TV - Video library ### Outdoor areas - Barbecue grill - Firepit - Garden - Patio ### Laundry - Laundry facilities - Washing machine ### Comfort - Air conditioning ### Pets - No pets allowed ### Suitability/Accessibility - Smoke-free property ### Location highlights - Near a hospital - On a lake - On the waterfront ### Things to do - Birdwatching nearby - Casino nearby - Fishing nearby - Golfing nearby - Hiking/biking trails nearby - Motor boating nearby - Mountain biking nearby - Sailing nearby - Swimming nearby - Water skiing nearby - Water tubing nearby ### Safety features - Carbon monoxide detector not reported (host has not indicated whether there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property; consider bringing a portable detector) - Smoke detector (host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property) - Deadbolt lock ### General - Garden - Unit size: 2,400 square feet ## Similar properties ![Terrace/patio](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/104000000/103560000/103555000/103554924/99e74aea.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=469&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ### M-22 Lakefront Property in Onekama with amazing Sunsets!! 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EU consumer law, including the right of withdrawal, will not apply to your booking. The cancellation policy set by the private host will cover your booking. 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 On-site parties or group events are strictly prohibited Host has not indicated whether there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property; consider bringing a portable detector with you on the trip Host has indicated that there is a smoke detector on the property Safety features at this property include a deadlock 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 ## About the area ![Map](https://maps.googleapis.com/maps/api/staticmap?&size=660x330&map_id=3b266eb50d2997c6&zoom=13&markers=icon:https%3A%2F%2Fa.travel-assets.com%2Ftravel-assets-manager%2Feg-maps%2Fproperty.png%7C44.37332%2C-86.22108&channel=expedia-HotelInformation&maptype=roadmap&scale=1&key=AIzaSyCYjQus5kCufOpSj932jFoR_AJiL9yiwOw&signature=0grRXeEXpyQ2teKZo-Xm4QSAZEs=) Onekama, MI #### What's nearby - Portage Lake \- 1 min walk \- 0.1 miles - Arcadia Bluffs Golf Course \- 10 min drive \- 8.9 miles - Little River Casino \- 12 min drive \- 11.2 miles - Crystal Mountain \- 29 min drive \- 27.7 miles - Caberfae Peaks Ski & Golf \- 57 min drive \- 59.9 miles #### Getting around - Manistee, MI (MBL-Manistee County-Blacker) - 13 min drive #### Restaurants - ‪The Buffet - ‬13 min drive - ‪Rosie's Place - ‬8 min drive - ‪Grille 44 - ‬14 min drive - ‪Northern Natural Cider House & Winery - ‬15 min drive - ‪Laheys Public House - ‬5 min drive ## Frequently asked questions ### Is Waterfront Lake House - Portage Lake - 4 Beds, 3 Baths, Private Dock, Kayaks pet-friendly? ### How much is parking at Waterfront Lake House - Portage Lake - 4 Beds, 3 Baths, Private Dock, Kayaks? ### What time is check-in at Waterfront Lake House - Portage Lake - 4 Beds, 3 Baths, Private Dock, Kayaks? ### What time is check-out at Waterfront Lake House - Portage Lake - 4 Beds, 3 Baths, Private Dock, Kayaks? ### Where is Waterfront Lake House - Portage Lake - 4 Beds, 3 Baths, Private Dock, Kayaks located? ## Have a question? Beta Get instant answers with AI powered search of property information and reviews. Ask a question ## Reviews ## Waterfront Lake House - Portage Lake - 4 Beds, 3 Baths, Private Dock, Kayaks Reviews 10 ### Exceptional All reviews shown are from real guest experiences. Only travellers who have booked a stay with us can submit a review. We verify reviews according to our guidelines and publish all reviews, positive or negative.[More information](https://www.expedia.co.uk/lp/b/content-guidelines) ### 10 Cleanliness ### 10 Location 10 - Excellent 16 8 - Good 0 6 - Okay 0 4 - Poor 0 2 - Terrible 0 ## Reviews ### 10/10 Excellent #### Molly H. 3 Aug 2024 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Family vacation Really great property. House was pristine and comfy. Easy access to beaches, town. ##### Molly H. Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2024 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Joshua S. 12 Aug 2023 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Enjoyed our stay! We enjoyed our stay! Great location and wonderful house. The power went out one evening due to a car accident, and Jason was great about communicating updates from the electric company. ##### Joshua S. Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2023 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Leah H. 17 Aug 2024 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Lovely house, great location The house was well suited for a group. We loved having the dock on Portage Lake. You have to cross the street to get to the dock, but it’s just a stone throw away. ##### Leah H. Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2024 ### 10/10 Excellent #### royce t. 23 Aug 2023 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### What a great vacation home! Very clean and spacious house. Plenty of room for 6 adults and very up to date with decor. Great view of the lake as well. Will consider again in the future. Thx!! ##### royce t. Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2023 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Ruth T. 11 Sept 2023 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Guys golf trip to Arcadia Bluffs The property was exactly as advertised and Jason was very responsive to questions. As it was a golf trip, it would have been nice if there were 8 beds instead of only 6, but we knew this going in so it wasn’t a surprise. All in all, a very nice place to stay for a golf weekend. ##### Ruth T. Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2023 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Laura L. 18 Aug 2023 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Great house and owners! This house was great for our family. Plenty of space and well equipped for a large group in kitchen, bedding and beach chairs. Loved having kayaks and Jason even left a spare propane tank for the grill to make sure we had plenty! Very responsive to questions and everything was just like in the listing! Hope to be back next year! ##### Laura L. Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2023 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Leah H. 14 Aug 2025 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy This is the second year we’ve stayed here. The house is located directly across the road from Portage Point Lake and has its own private dock, which is a highlight of the property for us. The furnishings are all up-to-date and modern. Very comfortable beds. And the kitchen has everything you’d need to cook basic meals. ##### Leah H. Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2025 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Laura B. 10 Jul 2022 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Onekama-Lake Michigan Home Beautiful home with the perfect location. Drive or ride your bike to Lake Michigan. Close to many popular sites. Large spacious home with all the amenities. Excellent communication with the owners. Very responsive. Will definitely try to stay here again. ##### Laura B. Stayed 8 nights in Jul 2022 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Audrey R. 6 Jul 2023 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Family Vacation We very much enjoyed our stay. The house was clean and comfortable. Having the dock across the street was very convenient for kayaking. The beach was close by, not very crowded and beautiful. My husband had forgotten the book he brought to read and Jason was nice enough to ship it back within a couple days! Thanks again for sharing your home with us! ##### Audrey R. Stayed 6 nights in Jun 2023 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Jeanne F. 28 Jun 2023 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Decker Cottage This home was a great find! We were able to accommodate our family needs without any issues. Jason was readily available by phone when there was an operator error with the BBQ. We had never been to Michigan before, it turned out to be a great place for a family vacation. We would definitely go back. ##### Jeanne F. Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2023 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Timothy S. 26 Jul 2025 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy Great location. Great amenities. Well stocked kitchen. Updated home. Lots of room in kitchen with oversized kitchen table. Lots of seating in two common areas. Lake access across the street. Jason (owner) had great communication and quick responses to our inquiries. We would highly recommend this for other families!! ##### Timothy S. Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2025 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Terri W. 6 Oct 2022 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### We loved this beautiful home. We would rent this again for sure!! ##### Terri W. Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2022 ### 10/10 Excellent #### ASTqpV0AAACqAQICAHhRqf5uyCh4rhrpAEcd0Lr3O2ECPWffSl2fK29sG1pXlAEiH9xEEP/91tFT6NusPBQIAAAAcDBuBgkqhkiG9w0BBwagYTBfAgEAMFoGCSqGSIb3DQEHATAeBglghkgBZQMEAS4wEQQMdszw9Nuk0GsDx026AgEQgC23UR89wAzUqKCG12kUFycYCAu4SUPQuoKfdZXV3ZPBB3wUWUaseA2VSU3zaNb9/fJq46MRBNKcjByHQT/w7u805ZtLExhBZyatvx1nJw A., ASTqpV0AAACqAQICAHhRqf5uyCh4rhrpAEcd0Lr3O2ECPWffSl2fK29sG1pXlAGBgmRkpVC4mE11kH2Zjgg4AAAAcDBuBgkqhkiG9w0BBwagYTBfAgEAMFoGCSqGSIb3DQEHATAeBglghkgBZQMEAS4wEQQM8CJ2hjMEh5u0FCIHAgEQgC1AA4omChDdiVqTM7ub9Jhpr9bOEUlN56bfKp18Gb0jc/1oUt92YAqMQDXP/my6rE3yxZvlCwmZXSdH0HSEo1WKtFwkNhbtwkktn0cTaciSLICQvw 29 Sept 2022 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Great getaway! What a beautiful home for a getaway. My friends and I travel up north each year to celebrate another year of life! This house was perfect! It met all of our needs and more! Jason was great to work with, very quick to respond! Looking forward to returning next year! ##### ASTqpV0AAACqAQICAHhRqf5uyCh4rhrpAEcd0Lr3O2ECPWffSl2fK29sG1pXlAEiH9xEEP/91tFT6NusPBQIAAAAcDBuBgkqhkiG9w0BBwagYTBfAgEAMFoGCSqGSIb3DQEHATAeBglghkgBZQMEAS4wEQQMdszw9Nuk0GsDx026AgEQgC23UR89wAzUqKCG12kUFycYCAu4SUPQuoKfdZXV3ZPBB3wUWUaseA2VSU3zaNb9/fJq46MRBNKcjByHQT/w7u805ZtLExhBZyatvx1nJw A. Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2022 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Randy M. 11 Sept 2022 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### 5 Stars This was a great find in Onekama. Very spacious and newly renovated. We will stay again! ##### Randy M. Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2022 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Michael D. 23 Jul 2022 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Family vacation at Portage lake in Onekama Michigan This property exceeded the expectations of me and all my guests. 2 of 3 canceled plans so they could extend their stay and the 3rd tried to rearrange commitments. Thee layout and cleanliness of the home, as well as the view, were raved about by all and my 7 year old grandson caught a fish right off the dock. Memories to last a lifetime Thanks Mike ##### Michael D. Stayed 12 nights in Jul 2022 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Becky B. 22 May 2022 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Great Place and location Very nice property. We stayed for a long weekend and it had everything that we needed with great views. ##### Becky B. Stayed 3 nights in May 2022