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Black Lake's Rainy River Retreat Sleeps 12

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Exterior
Property grounds
Living area
Living area

Reviews

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional

Highlights

  • Made for relaxation
    Top-rated for comfort — guests feel right at home here.
  • Sledding nearby
    A rare find — snowy slopes for sledding are just minutes away.
  • Centrally-located
    You're never far from where you need to be with this convenient location.
  • Discover nearby landmarks
    Near Onaway State Park
4 bedrooms2 bathroomsSleeps 10

Popular amenities

  • Dog-friendly
  • Kitchen
  • Washing machine
  • Barbecue
  • Internet access
  • Barbecue

Explore the area

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Onaway, MI
  • Place, Black Lake
    ‪1 min walk‬
  • Place, Onaway State Park
    ‪15 min walk‬
  • Place, Black Lake Golf Club
    ‪6 min drive‬
  • Airport, Pellston, MI (PLN-Pellston Regional)
    ‪50 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

4 bedrooms (sleeps 10)

Fourth Bedroom

2 Single Beds

Living Room 1

1 Double Sofa Bed

Loft Bed

1 Queen Bed

Master Bedroom

1 Queen Bed

Second Bedroom

1 Queen Bed

2 bathrooms

Bathroom 1

Towels provided · Bathtub or shower · Toilet · Hair dryer

Bathroom 2

Towels provided · Toilet · Shower only

Spaces

Kitchen
Separate dining area
Number of living rooms

About this property

Black Lake's Rainy River Retreat Sleeps 12

4 Bedroom 2 Bath house w/ 176' of frontage on the Rainy River with views of Black Lake! Relax on the sun porch w/ big windows which give you an up front view of the river. Enjoy the Family room with a cozy fire from the fireplace or table tennis. Catch a wonderful view of the sunset on the lake from the upstairs window. Great fishing from your yard. Limited lake access across the road and full beach access w/ boat launch nearby at Onaway State Park. Kayaks (3) onsite.
4th "bedroom" is an open loft.
The home is conveniently located just a short distance from Black Lake, making it an excellent spot for ice fishing in the winter and boating, swimming, and other lake activities in the summer. With Black Mountain and the surrounding recreation areas nearby, this is an ideal four-season getaway, offering something to enjoy year-round.

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House Rules

Check in after 4:00 PM
Minimum age to rent: 21
Check out before 10:00 AM
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Children

Children allowed: ages 0–17
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Events

No events allowed
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Pets

Pets allowed: dogs (limit 3 total)
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Smoking

Smoking is not permitted

Important information

You need to know

Property # 3717666vb
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 indicated that there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property
Host has indicated that there is a smoke detector on the property

About the area

Onaway

Located in Onaway, this holiday home is next to a golf course 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 Lake Huron and Onaway State Park. Take in the nearby slopes with cross-country skiing and snowboarding, or try out other outdoor activities such as snowmobiling and sledging.
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Onaway, MI

What's nearby

  • Black Lake - 1 min walk - 0.1 km
  • Onaway State Park - 15 min walk - 1.3 km
  • Black Lake Golf Club - 6 min drive - 9.1 km
  • Ocqueoc Falls - 14 min drive - 25.1 km
  • Burt Lake State Park - 30 min drive - 53.8 km

Getting around

  • Pellston, MI (PLN-Pellston Regional) - 51 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Ma's Diner - ‬10 min drive
  • ‪Wood Winds Restaurant - ‬9 min drive
  • ‪Havel's Northland Bar - ‬10 min drive
  • ‪Bobby B's Pizza - ‬9 min drive
  • ‪211 Bar & Grill - ‬2 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Black Lake's Rainy River Retreat Sleeps 12 pet-friendly?

Yes, this property allows dogs (limit 3 total).

How much does it cost to stay at Black Lake's Rainy River Retreat Sleeps 12?

As of 18 June 2026, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Black Lake's Rainy River Retreat Sleeps 12 on 18 October 2026 start from NZ$328, including taxes and fees. This price is based on the lowest nightly price found in the last 24 hours for stays in the next 30 days. Prices are subject to change. Choose your dates for more accurate prices.

What time is check-in at Black Lake's Rainy River Retreat Sleeps 12?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Black Lake's Rainy River Retreat Sleeps 12?

Checkout is at 10:00 AM.

Where is Black Lake's Rainy River Retreat Sleeps 12 located?

Situated in Onaway, this golf holiday home is within a 15-minute walk of Black Lake and Onaway State Park. North Allis Township Hall is 2.8 mi (4.5 km) away.

Reviews

9.4

Exceptional

Reviews are presented in chronological order, subject to a moderation process, and verified unless otherwise labelled.
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Rating 10 - Excellent. 9 out of 11 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 0 out of 11 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 2 out of 11 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 11 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 11 reviews

9.0/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Check-in

9.8/10

Communication

9.8/10

Location

8.6/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

Verified

10/10 Excellent

Sandra M.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Very nice home. The house was very clean.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Donna B.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Our family of 5 adults had a great time at this retreat! It was clean and had everything we needed and more. The beds were comfortable, and there were plenty of throws for relaxing in the cool evenings. The ping pong table and fireplace in the family room was a special bonus. We would definitely stay here again!
Stayed 5 nights in Aug 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Lori V.

Liked: Check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Peacful and Pretty
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Such a lovely home right across from Black Lake and direct access to the Rainy River. All the comforts of home with thoughtful touches from the owner. We had a wonderful stay and will hopefully be back next summer!
Stayed 6 nights in Jul 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

dave h.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Onaway

Very nice place
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

melissa p.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Such a wonderful and beautiful spot

The home was perfect. It was a last minute romantic get away so available properties were limited but we are so glad we decided to stay here. The home is a good size and can easily accommodate up to 10 people. All the rooms are a good size. The location is just beautiful. The nights we spent sitting around the fire were phenomenal. The beds were very comfortable as well. I would 100% recommed this place.
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2024
Verified

6/10 Okay

Julie W.

Liked: Check-in, communication, location
Disliked: Cleanliness, listing accuracy
Disappointing. We had to wash our sheets when we arrived. All the beds had hair in them. There were 5 of us with 6 washcloths. 2 hand towels for 2 bathrooms. Thankfully there was plenty of laundry soap. We could not use the outside because it was dirty. Garbage in fire pit and pine needles on the deck. Steps to the house were soft and dilapidated. No firewood.
Stayed 6 nights in Oct 2025
Response from VrboOwner on 22 October 2025
Hello! It would have been so helpful if only you had reached out regarding any of this when you arrived, or at any time during your stay. I cleaned the home myself and washed and remade all beds. I would have been happy to come remake beds or provide you access to clean sheets so you didnt need to wash clean items. We always provide at least 1 towel and washcloth per guest and there are 3 to 4 hand towels for the bathrooms. Your arrival coincided with fall and rain storms which unfortunately makes pineneedles and leaves fall from the trees. This happens every fall and isnt "dirty" I did notice the 1 empty pop can in the fire pit and neglected to grab it during the thunderstorm when I finished cleaning. My apologies ! As our other reviews suggest, we strive for great guest experiences and we are sorry to have missed the mark on your visit.
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Travis T.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Nice place, everyone enjoyed our stay!

Right along the river and across the road from the lake, nice location! (Note, manually enter the address in your GPS, when i clickrd "get directions " in VRBO, it took me to the neighbor's house!) The house was comfortable and the kitchen was well stocked with all you need to cook up a storm. Note about the rooms, there is only one downstairs and both bathrooms are also downstairs. Upstairs, everyone should be related or not worried about privacy. The loft room bed is open and is between the other two rooms, so everyone walks out into that open section. It worked fine for us as the couple and their children slept up there :) We enjoyed the backyard fire pit and the kayaks. I recommend this house.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2024
Verified

6/10 Okay

John P.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location

Beautiful setting near Black Lake.

This property is in a beautiful setting on the Rainy river which eventually drains into black lake. There is no direct access to Black lake but a State Park is a mile down the road where you can swim. The interior was clean and there was plenty of room for all. The biggest drawback was there was no air conditioning and it was 90 degree weather during our stay. The upstairs bedrooms were terribly hot and some of the windows in the home either didn’t open or did not have screens. There was one portable fan available. The ceiling fans were of marginal help. Another big drawback is that there is no gas grill for outdoor cooking. There is only an old fashioned Weber grill that we had to buy charcoal and lighter fluid for. That’s really inconvenient. Natural gas is hooked up to the house furnace so a gas grill could easily be installed and should be. The exterior of the property is well worn I noted multiple damaged and loose deck and walkway boards as well as a back step in need of repair before someone is injured in a fall. The host was very responsive to our questions both before and during our stay. Overall I would recommend this property if the weather isn’t going to be too hot out!
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Amanda S.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Enjoyable stay.

This house was reserved for a family of ten with three dogs. Our trip was to Mackinac Island, which is about a 45 min drive NW of this rental. This distance was really nice. When we arrived we counted that it could probably sleep 12 total, which was nice because we didn't want to be too cramped. Though there was only (dinner) seating for six: one four seat table and two bar stools. We had brought chairs along so we all huddled around the table. The house was much nicer than any of us originally expected. It was pleasantly larger and had a little bit of everything we needed. We did not notice any damage upon arrival (other than a glass window pane that had been taped) or anything that looked out of place. Almost everyone slept great the first night. The owner requests everyone to remove their shoes, which we did throughout our stay. This was fortuitous because it was rainy and muddy that weekend. We hung three dog leashes as well as a towel on the coat rack next to the front door, so we could bring them in and and immediately wipe their paws as well. We did not hang anything else on it, but it did fall down the morning we left. The large diameter plastic wall anchors used always create damage pulling out drywall during failure. There was evidence of a prior repair. I would suggest metal fold-out drywall anchors that sit behind the drywall, which are much stronger. Overall, we had a very nice stay and would consider this rental again, given another vacation opportunity.
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2024
Response from VrboOwner on 2 May 2024
Thank you so much for choosing our place! The window was broken recently, it is scheduled to be repaired as soon as it comes in (had to be ordered) and I'm sorry the coat hooks fell during your stay. This has been permanently repaired the correct way. Sorry for the inconvenience. Glad you enjoyed your stay we hope you come back and visit soon! :)
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Barrett B.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, listing accuracy
Stayed 4 nights in May 2026

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