Cozy One Bedroom Cottage Across From Portage Lake & Steps From Lake Michigan

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A wooden cabin interior with a dining table, chairs, a sofa, a television, and a window with curtains.
A room with a wicker chair, a small table, a bench, a bench with a cushion, a wall-mounted shelf, and a door with vertical blinds.
A wooden cabin interior with a sofa, a framed painting, and a lamp.
A wooden cabin kitchen with a wooden table and chairs, a stove, a sink, and a refrigerator.
A compact kitchen with wooden cabinets, a white stove, a sink, and a refrigerator.

Reviews

9.8 out of 10
Exceptional

Highlights

  • 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
    Walk to Lake Michigan

Popular amenities

  • Patio
  • Dog-friendly
  • Barbecue
  • Air-conditioning
  • Refrigerator
  • Internet

Explore the area

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Onekama, MI
  • Place, Portage Lake
    ‪2 min walk‬
  • Place, Captain John Langland Park
    ‪13 min walk‬
  • Place, Little River Casino
    ‪17 min drive‬
  • Airport, Manistee, MI (MBL-Manistee County-Blacker)
    ‪19 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

1 bedroom (sleeps 4)

Master Bedroom

1 Queen Bed

Sitting room

1 Double Futon

1 bathroom

Bathroom 1

Toilet · Shower only

Spaces

Deck or patio
Kitchen
Dining area

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About the area

Onekama

Located in Onekama, this cottage is on a lake. The area's natural beauty can be seen at Lake Michigan and Lake Bluff Bird Sanctuary, while Arcadia Area Historical Museum and Manistee County Historical Museum are cultural highlights. Ramsdell Theater and Douglas Park are also worth visiting. Take in the nearby slopes with cross-country skiing and snowboarding, or try out other outdoor activities such as sledging and snowmobiling.
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Onekama, MI

What's nearby

  • Portage Lake - 2 min walk - 0.2 km
  • Captain John Langland Park - 13 min walk - 1.1 km
  • Arcadia Bluffs Golf Course - 14 min drive - 19.0 km
  • Little River Casino - 17 min drive - 22.6 km
  • Crystal Mountain - 33 min drive - 50.7 km

Getting around

  • Manistee, MI (MBL-Manistee County-Blacker) - 21 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Little River Casino Resort - ‬19 min drive
  • ‪Laheys Public House - ‬1 min walk
  • ‪Lake and Latte - ‬7 min drive
  • ‪The Glenwood - ‬6 min drive
  • ‪Rosie's Place - ‬16 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Cozy One Bedroom Cottage Across From Portage Lake & Steps From Lake Michigan pet-friendly?

Yes, this property allows dogs (limit 2 total).

How much is parking at Cozy One Bedroom Cottage Across From Portage Lake & Steps From Lake Michigan?

On-site parking is available at the property.

What time is check-in at Cozy One Bedroom Cottage Across From Portage Lake & Steps From Lake Michigan?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Cozy One Bedroom Cottage Across From Portage Lake & Steps From Lake Michigan?

Checkout is at 12:00 PM.

Where is Cozy One Bedroom Cottage Across From Portage Lake & Steps From Lake Michigan located?

Situated on a lake, this cottage is within a 5-minute walk of Portage Lake and Lake Michigan. Captain John Langland Park is 0.7 mi (1.1 km) away.

Reviews

9.8

Exceptional

Reviews are presented in chronological order, subject to a moderation process, and verified unless otherwise labelled.
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Rating 10 - Excellent. 71 out of 83 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 9 out of 83 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 2 out of 83 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 1 out of 83 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 83 reviews

9.4/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

10/10

Location

10/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
I've been coming up to Portage Lake for decades and usually stay with family a few houses down, but we were full, and this cozy home was very welcoming and comfortable
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
We enjoyed our stay. The cabin was equipped with everything for our stay including fresh towels, clean linens and utensils and even shampoo, conditioner and body wash. Water pressure in the shower was fantastic. WiFi worked seamlessly. Owner was communicative and helpful. Thank you so much!
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
We have stayed in this place before and it was great this time around again. It’s nice to be able to bring the dogs with us.
Stayed 13 nights in Sep 2025
Verified review

8/10 Good

Liked: Check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Disliked: Cleanliness
We loved the cottage the only problem was it was not clean when we arrived. My wife spent an hour cleaning the bathroom before she would even use it, the fridge and counter tops were not clean and lots of cob webs. We also had to use products to cover up the dog smell.
Stayed 5 nights in Jun 2026
Response from VrboOwner on 17 July 2026
I am so sorry that the cottage was not cleaned to your satisfaction. I will definitely have a word with our cleaning staff to ensure that this will not happen again. I am a bit confused about the dog smell. We do allow pets, but the carpets had been professionally cleaned at the start of the season and we had not had any guests with dogs as of your arrival. I do live close by and provide my personal cell to all of our guests. I would have been happy to address any of your concerns had I been made aware of them. We take pride in our cottages and I am very disappointed that they were not up to our normal standards. Thank you for your feedback. Your concerns will be addressed with our cleaning service immediately.
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Little home away from home - even have the same countertops! Wonderful getaway, peaceful, clean, friendly community. Love coming here and will certainly come again.
Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Really relaxing time

Great location, everything we needed We will definitely be back!
Stayed 5 nights in Jun 2022
Response from VrboOwner on 3 July 2022
Thanks for your review! We look forward to seeing you next year!
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Nice relaxing getaway

We love staying at this nice little cottage. It is quiet and away from the touristy areas but a close enough drive to shop and sightsee.
Stayed 4 nights in May 2022
Response from VrboOwner on 2 June 2022
Thank you so much for your kind review. It means so much to us when our guests come back to stay with us. I glad to hear that you enjoyed your stay and we hope to see you again!
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

The little house was great. Location to the big lane was awesome.

Loved the nice walk to the beach on Lake Michigan.
Stayed 6 nights in Jun 2021
Response from VrboOwner on 28 September 2021
So happy to hear that you enjoyed your stay. Thank you for the review!
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Cozy, great location

Perfect location for us and working with the rental owners was easy and enjoyable. They were very accommodating.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2019
Verified review

8/10 Good

Liked: Check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Nice and Quiet

The area was nice and quiet. Beach area was very nice.
Stayed 5 nights in Jun 2020
Response from VrboOwner on 9 August 2020
Thank you
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Love Portage Lake

The rental property was perfect for us! It had everything we needed, and the proximity to both lakes was great!
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2022
Response from VrboOwner on 3 August 2022
Thanks for the kind words. We look forward to seeing you next summer!
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
My 2nd stay here. The location is ideal for a relaxing vacation at the beach on Lake Michigan and to drive to Sleeping Bear Dunes. So glad my pup is welcome also! My BFs first trip to Onekama and he loved the area! Hope to return soon! Perfect for 2 people and my furkid!
Stayed 6 nights in Sep 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Great location, and host!

Charming town and so happy I found this great cottage. Nice hosts, clean, comfortable and we were able to bring my two small dogs. Both lakes are amazing! I definitely plan to return.
Stayed 5 nights in Aug 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Great location!

We enjoyed our stay in the little cabin. Onekama is a very dog friendly community with lots of hiking options a short drive away. We will be back.
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2022
Response from VrboOwner on 26 June 2022
We are so happy that you and your fur baby enjoyed your stay. We hope to see you again!
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Dollhouse cabin

Cute place and great location. The pier in Onekama is within walking or biking distance and the sunsets there are beautiful!
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2022
Response from VrboOwner on 20 September 2022
Thank you so much for your review. We are delighted to hear that you enjoyed your stay. We would love to see you again!
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

All you need

It's clean and comfortable in a perfect location.
Stayed 6 nights in Jul 2019
Response from VrboOwner on 27 March 2020
Thanks, Kathy!
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

two lakes for the price of one

The cabin was perfectly close to Portage lake and Lake Michigan and such a peaceful area of Onekama.
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Authentic northern getaway

Exactly what we were looking for, a cute little cabin/dollhouse nestled away in northern Michigan. Amenities were perfect, location was excellent, quiet and relaxing. Host was very responsive, place was kept clean, and we had everything we needed. Couldn’t have asked for more.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2024
Archival

10/10 Excellent

Great Cozy cottage, has all you need!

We had a great stay with our little family in this cozy cottage. Right across from the lake and 5 minutes to the Portage Point Inn, where we attended a wedding. It was a perfect location for our short stay, and wished it could have been longer. Thanks for sharing your sweet home!
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2017
Response from VrboOwner on 27 March 2020
We are happy to hear that you enjoyed your stay in our cottage. Thank you so much for your kind review. We hope to see you again sometime and we appreciate the time you took to give us this feedback.
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Great sunset

Small but pleasant property, we enjoyed walking to see both lakes. Had a nice bonfire on Lake Michigan beach at sunset. Jane was a helpful host.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2022
Response from VrboOwner on 5 June 2022
I’m so glad that you enjoyed your stay. We hope to see you again.
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Can't Wait For Next Year

We had a wonderful vacation. The house was super clean and met all of our expectations. We can not wait until next year to stay again.
Stayed 8 nights in Aug 2020
Response from VrboOwner on 25 October 2020
Thank you for your review. We are so happy that you enjoyed your stay with us. There is nothing that we like better than when our guests return to us. We can't wait to see you again next summer.
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Just what we needed

After many visits to Onekama, we always manage to experience new adventures! What we most appreciate is the consistency of our rental. It's just what we need in a perfect location.
Stayed 6 nights in Jul 2021
Response from VrboOwner on 3 August 2021
One of our very favorite things is to see our families return year after year. As always, it was delightful to have you and we look forward to seeing you again.
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Super convenient location!

This cottage is located perfectly ... a few of Portage Lake out the front door, 3 minutes walk to public access to Lake Michigan. You can stroll down to Portage Point Resort for a pizza or ice cream, or drive to the Heathlands golf course in 10 minutes. Perfect for us!
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2020
Response from VrboOwner on 10 October 2020
Thank you for your review. We are so glad that you enjoyed your vacation. We hope to see you again.
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Clean and comfortable!

The house has everything you could possibly need, it was clean and comfortable. A short walk and you were at the lake,. I liked that I could walk a half mile in one direction to get to Lake Michigan walk down the beach and come up at a different spot and walk another half mile to complete the circle. I would definitely book this property again.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2022
Response from VrboOwner on 15 September 2022
Thank you so much for your review. We are very happy to hear that you enjoyed your stay. We agree that it is a pretty special location and I’m glad the cottage gave you a home away from home. We would love to see you again!
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Onekema

We needed a nice little getaway and it was exactly what it was when you had a great dinner at the restaurant called the Manitou and just enjoyed our weekend took a lot of walks and enjoyed the accommodations. Thank you so so much.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2024
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