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Huge Private Sandy Beach! Sleeps 22! Private Suites! Some Aug/Sept Availability!

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9 bedrooms8 bathroomsSleeps 22291.0 sq m

Popular amenities

Beach view
Parking available
Dryer
Washer
Kitchen
Barbecue grill

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Onaway, MI

Onaway State Park
‪3 min walk‬
Black Lake
‪15 min walk‬
Black Lake Golf Club
‪6 min drive‬
Pellston, MI (PLN-Pellston Regional)
‪70 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

9 bedrooms (sleeps 22)

Bedroom 1

1 King Bed

Bedroom 2

1 Queen Bed

Bedroom 3

1 Queen Bed

Bedroom 4

1 Queen Bed

Bedroom 5

1 Queen Bed

Bedroom 6

1 Queen Bed

Bedroom 7

1 Queen Bed

Bedroom 8

1 Queen Bed

Bedroom 9

1 Queen Bed

8 bathrooms

Bathroom 1

Toilet · Shower only

Bathroom 2

Toilet · Shower only

Bathroom 3

Toilet · Shower only

Bathroom 4

Toilet · Shower only

Bathroom 5

Toilet · Shower only

Bathroom 6

Toilet · Shower only

Bathroom 7

Toilet · Shower only

Bathroom 8

Toilet · Shower only

Spaces

Deck or patio

Kitchen

Outdoor play area

Garden

Dining area

About this property

Huge Private Sandy Beach! Sleeps 22! Private Suites! Some Aug/Sept Availability!

This beautiful vacation home is located on the sunset side of Black Lake with a huge private sandy beach (approximately 150 feet) and features 9 bedrooms and 8 bathrooms. There are also 2 sleeper-sofas. We can accommodate 22 guests! All bedrooms have Air Conditioning. Seven of the bedrooms are Motel type with exterior entrances, private bathrooms, and TV. Six of the bedrooms feature adjoining doors (making a suite). Each suite also has a refrigerator and microwave. This property was previously a motel and converted into a beautiful vacation home. Enjoy the community spaces for reunions, family vacations, or a small wedding while being able to escape to your own private suite for some peace and quiet. It is adjacent to Onaway State Park and all of its amenities. Dining and grocery shopping are just 5 minutes away.

Enjoy your time on gorgeous Black Lake, which is known for its wonderful fishing, boating, swimming, and hiking. Black Lake features safe sandy beaches and bottom. Trails are minutes away for biking, hiking, and ATV-ing. Fish for Walleye, Perch, Muskie, and Bass. End your days making memories watching the most breathtaking sunsets you’ve ever seen around the brick fire pit, on the beach, or under the pavilion!!

Enjoy four kayaks included for your enjoyment! We also have two 16 ft. aluminum boats with a dock and boat hoist (4000 pounds capacity) for conveniently storing your boat. The front patio has a covered pavilion that is furnished with a gas grill, full-size refrigerator, patio furniture, and picnic tables. Our back porch is equipped with an additional full-size refrigerator for extra food and drinks. There is also a horseshoe pit for family enjoyment.

The perfect place for large family gatherings, events, or a small sandy beach wedding and reception with gorgeous sunsets!!

For a day away enjoy one of the many area attractions such as a day at Mackinac Island or canoeing down the Sturgeon River!

We book Friday-to-Friday during prime season, so be sure when searching available dates you are entering a Friday check-in and check-out date.

Property manager

Jason & Debbie Mcconnell

Languages

English

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Kitchen

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Air conditioning

Outdoor space

Beach view

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House Rules

Check in after 4:00 PM

Minimum age to rent: 21

Check out before 10:00 AM

Children

Children allowed: ages 0–17

Events

Events allowed: family gatherings, birthday parties, weddings

Pets

No pets allowed

Smoking

Smoking is not permitted

I understand that all activities are performed at my own risk. I am responsible for my own safety and the safety of my guests.

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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

Parties and events (including family gatherings, birthday parties and weddings) are allowed on site. Maximum attendees: 75

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 fire extinguisher

About the area

Onaway

Located in Onaway, this holiday home is in a rural area and on the beach. 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. Jet skiing and kayaking offer great chances to get out on the surrounding water, or you can seek out an adventure with hunting and hiking nearby.

Onaway, MI

What's nearby

Onaway State Park - 3 min walk - 0.3 km
Black Lake - 15 min walk - 1.3 km
North Allis Township Hall - 3 min drive - 3.6 km
Black Lake Golf Club - 6 min drive - 7.7 km
Aloha State Park - 35 min drive - 36.3 km

Getting around

Pellston, MI (PLN-Pellston Regional) - 54 min drive

Restaurants

‪Havel Northland Bar - ‬10 min drive
‪Wood Winds Restaurant - ‬10 min drive
‪211 Bar & Grill - ‬13 min walk
‪Subway - ‬10 min drive
‪Manzanas Deli - ‬10 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Huge Private Sandy Beach! Sleeps 22! Private Suites! Some Aug/Sept Availability! pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

What time is check-in at Huge Private Sandy Beach! Sleeps 22! Private Suites! Some Aug/Sept Availability!?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Huge Private Sandy Beach! Sleeps 22! Private Suites! Some Aug/Sept Availability!?

Checkout is at 10:00 AM.

Where is Huge Private Sandy Beach! Sleeps 22! Private Suites! Some Aug/Sept Availability! located?

Nestled on the beach, this Onaway holiday home is within a 15-minute walk of Onaway State Park and Black Lake. North Allis Township Hall is 2.2 mi (3.5 km) away.

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9.6/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Staff & service

10/10

Amenities

10/10

Property conditions & facilities

10/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

10/10

Location

9.8/10

Listing accuracy

10/10 Excellent

joshua b.

14 June 2025

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

We had a total of 15 family members ranging from 2-82 years old. We had such a wonderful time!! It was nice that we had the different “motel” rooms for privacy and just a “get-a-way”. It’s obviously an old motel that has been remodeled. Not everything has been completely remodeled but it was still great! The main house with the master bedroom, kitchen, living room, dining and laundry was perfect! We had a rainy day and we were able to watch tv and play games. The kitchen was well stocked and we cooked all our meals right there. The beach was great with so much room for the kids to run and play! The water was shallow and they could go out so far with no worries! They enjoyed playing on the dock. If/when we come back we would like to have a boat to explore the lake! The kayaks & row boats were so much fun! There were some pesty black bugs/flies on the beach that were so annoying! I would bring some kind of spray for the ground. They did supply some bug spray which we were grateful! We brought our side-by-side and a golf cart that we did some exploring on! That was fun! Over all…it’s a great location for a large group and so nice having your own space! I would definitely recommend this location!

Stayed 5 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Daniel H.

2 September 2024

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

Great group location

What an awesome location! Loved every minute of our stay. This was the perfect spot for our group of friends. The common areas were just right and everyone had their own room and bath when they needed privacy

Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Char T.

7 July 2023

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Great stay

If you like exploring northern Michigan and enjoy water activities this is the place for you to stay v

Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2023

8/10 Good

Cheri L.

18 August 2023

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

Annual family get together

Great setting for our extended family

Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

Darlene Y.

28 July 2023

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

Nice place

Water shallow a long way out, great for small kids. Patio was a hang out place, in the evening, could use some updating, but great big kitchen. Over all it is nice

Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Lisa W.

5 August 2023

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Best Lake Vacation Ever

We stayed at the "Yellow Motel" for a family reunion, and it was better than expected. The beach was perfect for the little ones and the weather was amazing. The kids loved the canoes and kayaks. We ate breakfast, lunch and dinner outside in the pavilion. Jason and Debbie were great hosts with great communication and were so accommodating. We definitely hope to return.

Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Diana W.

5 July 2023

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Wonderful Vacation Spot

Everything was just as advertised. The owners/managers were very easy to work with. We loved having the sandy shore for the children to play in the water. The big grassy area was a plus for the children to play games. We also loved all the places to see in the area such as Mackinaw Island and the lighthouses. Definitely will return to this vacation spot.

Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2023

10/10 Excellent

Debora D.

13 August 2022

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Our Family Loved It!

Our family of 17 enjoyed a wonderful week at the Yellow Motel, as one of our granddaughters called it. Many other reviews have commented on all the great things about it, so I won't repeat those here (though they are ALL TRUE); rather, I will list a few facts, none of which are deal-breakers, which I personally would have found it helpful to know ahead of time. * there is high chair! Very helpful, as we had two 1-year-olds with us. * The listing says the kitchen is fully equipped, and in truth, it is quite well-equipped. However, there is nowhere near enough silverware for the number of people who can stay there, especially spoons. I recommend bringing some. * I was thrilled to read on the listing about an outside refrigerator; in fact there are three, which was just great. * The living/dining space is smaller than I thought (from the pictures). It wasn't a major problem, but we did have 4 days of questionable weather ranging from all-day rain to rather windy and cool, and it got kind of full in there at times. * There were no dishrags (just one sponge) and no dish soap, laundry dishwasher soap or laundry detergent. These are often supplied in rentals, but be sure to bring some! Overall, we loved our stay here. The arrangement of the rooms worked so well for all our people, it's easy driving to a number of fun and interesting places, and the hosts were easy to contact and responsive to any issues we had.

Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2022

10/10 Excellent

Miranda G.

8 July 2024

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Amazing Value

This property worked great for our annual family vacation (16 people). The individual bedrooms and bathrooms were amazing. The pavilion was perfect and spacious for meals and relaxing. Black Lake is beautiful and we enjoyed hanging out in the water. Next time we will definitely want to rent a pontoon to explore more. Hosts made everything very easy and clear. We will be back.

Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

JOYCE B.

7 August 2022

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Great experience!

Pavillion was a great area to hang out in. Swimming area was great to lounge on a float and shallow enough not to have to worry about little ones. Property managers were friendly. Our entire family enjoyed their stay. Highly recommend.

Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2022

10/10 Excellent

Chris B.

26 July 2022

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Great family retreat

The property is great for hosting large groups!

Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2022

10/10 Excellent

Sharon L.

6 July 2022

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Family Vacation

Great week. Clean units. Comfortable beds.

Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2022

10/10 Excellent

christopher s.

19 June 2022

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Great and unique find for large groups

The beauty of the lake view and surrounding area is almost overshadowed by the convenience of having rooms with individual showers and bathrooms. This is a fantastic find for those of you struggling to find that affordable lake spot for a big group. As many adventures or peaceful moments as you need.

Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2022

10/10 Excellent

Mary E.

16 August 2021

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Great Stay at Black Lake!

We really enjoyed our stay. The property had room for all of us and our gear. The covered pavilion was great for hanging out, enjoying our coffee in the mornings, eating meals, and playing cards. The beach was great. It had nice sand, and the lake was sandy, too. We enjoyed the firepit each night. The kitchen had lots of storage, and we do bring a lot of food with us. They extra fridges in the back area were supernhandy, too. We enjoyed our vacation and would certainly recommend staying here.

Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2021

10/10 Excellent

Joan B.

24 July 2021

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Perfect for large families

Our families of eight adult children, six of them married, with 15 grandchildren were able to enjoy a family vacation in this beautiful quiet place that has been perfected by the owners for large families. The addition of the outdoor pavilion was new from the last time we rented this spot in 2018. It was perfect for all of our meals. The large beach, kayaks, outdoor furniture make this a top notch place to stay.

Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2021

10/10 Excellent

Nathan B., Croswell

11 July 2021

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Great tume

Great place! Thank you Jason and Debbie!

Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2021

8/10 Good

Suanne C.

9 August 2020

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It worked out great for the family. Loved the lake.

With the 7 motel type rooms, worked out great for the kids to go to their own spot for the night. We had 18 of us from age 7 to age 72. Had plenty of yard to play games in. Will definitely be back. The kids wanted me to book for next year, before we left this morning.

Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2020

10/10 Excellent

Ruth or Gary S.

12 July 2020

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Fantastic Stay

Perfect. Family from 4 States came together for a reunion. Everyone raved about the property. We will be back.

Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2020

10/10 Excellent

Suhair G.

15 September 2019

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Sunsets are so amazing

As described by others, the sunsets are so amazing that change every night and from one minute to another. The shoreline is wonderful, plenty of beach seats, tables and wonderful bonfire. The grills came handy. We appreciate Kathy and Jerry. They did all they can to make our stay enjoyable. The house and rooms were clean even though the house is older and bathrooms are small. If we can suggest one Improvement, it would be upgrading the WiFi to propagate in the house. Access was limited even in the main room. We love this house vacation. We would come back if we get a chance in the future.

Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2019

10/10 Excellent

Genny D.

28 August 2019

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Definitely will go back

Great time by all

Stayed 7 nights in May 2019

10/10 Excellent

Susan L., Galena, Il

25 August 2019

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So sad to leave!

Our family had a completely wonderful time here celebrating our Mom/grandma/Great-Grandma’s 80th Birthday! It’s a beautiful location with room for all and so nice for a large family. Great owners too!

Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2019

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

23 June 2019

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities

Beautiful lake house with plenty of space for our large family reunion. The house and all the rooms were exceptionally clean. The sandy beach/ grassy area is very large, it was great for all the kids to play soccer/ football. The kids and adults enjoyed fishing and swimming in the lake which was shallow, felt very safe for young children. The sunsets are amazing to say the least. The owners Kathy and Jerry were wonderful! Made us feel like we were at home. Thanks again for everything. We are all looking forward to coming back next year!

Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2019

8/10 Good

abe j.

21 June 2019

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So relaxing. It accommodates perfectly for a big family. It gives everyone the space they needed.

the sunset was mesmerizing. The water was so clear and beautiful. It was interesting to see a lake that was red. (Black in the deepest ends, hence the name) Great for fishing, kayaking, and when weather allowed, a fun time swimming. Loved how clean the house/area in general was. The owners were so friendly and came by within minutes when we needed them. Would definitely rent again with my family. There are not many homes that offer that kind of privacy for such a big group.

Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2019

10/10 Excellent

Ali R.

14 June 2019

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Wonderful

The stay at the motel strip was wonderful. The owners Jerry and Kathy went above and beyond on making sure are stay was a stay to remember. We hit two births with one stone at this place with Mackinac island being just an hour away we got to see the famous island and bridge. Thank you Kathy and Jerry for having us at your place.

Stayed 6 nights in Jun 2019

10/10 Excellent

Holly S.

8 May 2019

Beautiful location

Our family of 16 had a great vacation at Black Lake. The room setup worked perfectly for each of our families and our young children. The beach and lake are breathtaking, and the owners are very accommodating.

Stayed 5 nights in Aug 2018

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Hosted by Jason & Debbie Mcconnell

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9 bedrooms (sleeps 22)

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Bedroom 4

Bedroom 5

Bedroom 6

Bedroom 7

Bedroom 8

Bedroom 9

8 bathrooms

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Bathroom 2

Bathroom 3

Bathroom 4

Bathroom 5

Bathroom 6

Bathroom 7

Bathroom 8

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10/10 Excellent

joshua b.

joshua b.

10/10 Excellent

Daniel H.

Great group location

Daniel H.

10/10 Excellent

Char T.

Great stay

Char T.

8/10 Good

Cheri L.

Annual family get together

Cheri L.

10/10 Excellent

Darlene Y.

Nice place

Darlene Y.

10/10 Excellent