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Bored of Education: Winter Wonderland Awaits at Black Lake!

Lakefront cabin with kitchen and patio

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dining and game area
great room with view of lake
great room
great room
fire pit and view of black lake

Reviews

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
2 bedrooms1 bathroomSleeps 483.6 sq m

Popular amenities

  • Kitchen
  • Washing machine
  • Dryer
  • Free Wi-Fi
  • Outdoor space
  • Parking available

Explore the area

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Onaway, MI
  • Place, Black Lake
    ‪7 min walk‬
  • Place, Mackinaw City Ferry Terminal
    ‪49 min drive‬
  • Place, Nub's Nob Ski Area
    ‪60 min drive‬
  • Airport, Pellston, MI (PLN-Pellston Regional)
    ‪49 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

2 bedrooms (sleeps 4)

Main Floor

1 Queen Bed

Open Loft

2 Single Beds

1 bathroom

Bathroom 1

Bathtub · Toilet · Shower only

Spaces

Deck or patio
Kitchen
Dining area

About this property

Bored of Education: Winter Wonderland Awaits at Black Lake!

BORED OF EDUCATION

SLEEPS: 4 (ideally, 2 adults/2 children)
BEDROOMS: 2
BATHROOMS: 1

LAKE/WATERFRONT ON BLACK LAKE
SWIMMING ON PROPERTY
PRIVATE DOCK
*MINIMUM OF 23 YRS OF AGE TO RENT, NO PARTIES ON PREMISES
*One security camera on the exterior

FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS


Air Conditioning: Portable unit available for use

ATV's: Not on property but access to the trails is about 3/4 of a mile from property

Bathrooms: Shower/tub, sink, toilet

Beach/Swimming: Swimming from property, can access sandy bottom lake from dock

Bedroom Configurations:
Main Floor-
Primary Bedroom- Queen size bed

Open Loft-
2 twin size beds(king conversion kit available) (Ideally, older children/teens for this loft space.)

Boats: 2 Single person kayaks available for guest use (ideally, children for this space)

Boat Launch:
Black Lake Boat Ramp- 12 min(7.6 miles)
Black Lake Public Boat Launch- 13 min(8.9 miles)

Cable: No, but TV is capable of streaming

Cell Phone Service: Most major providers work well

Coffee Maker: Keurig - K-cups and sugar provided

Distances:
* Black Mountain ORV Scramble: 19 minutes (12.1 miles)
* Headlands Dark-Sky Park: 50 minutes (38.6 miles)
* Mackinac Bridge 50 min (39.7 miles)
* Petoskey/Harbor Springs: 57 min (45 miles)
* Roger's City: 31 min (27.2 miles)
* Tahquamenon Falls State Park: 2 hr 8 min (115 miles)
* Tunnel of Trees: 1 hr (50 miles)

Dock: Yes, 50 ft. dock with ladder at end for entry into water (From Memorial day/ Labor day)

Drinking Water: Artesian well water-drinkable

Drugs/Smoking/Fireworks: Freshwater does not permit illegal drugs of any kind on the property. Due to the location of the properties, smoking is strongly discouraged around the home and strictly prohibited in the home. Fireworks are prohibited at a Freshwater location for the safety of all persons in and around the property, even if it is legal in that city.

Fireplace: Yes, electric fireplace w/heat

Fire-pit: Yes, firewood not provided

Fishing: Abundant fishing! Panfish, Bass, Pike, Walleye, and Sturgeon(seasonally)!

Fishing License: A license is required to fish in Michigan.

Fishing Poles: Not provided

Golf: Black Lake Golf Club- 5 min(3.8 miles)

Grill: Yes, a propane grill is provided

Grocery Store: Tom's Family Market- 14 min(9.9 miles)

Heat: Yes, forced air furnace

Hunting: Not on property

Internet/WIFI: Yes, speeds up to 250 MBPS

Linens: Yes, we provide your sheets and linens. Just like a hotel, the beds will be made for you upon arrival. We have just the basic sheets, pillows, pillowcases, and bath towels.

Parking: 2 vehicles with trailers

Pets: No pets allowed at property

Privacy: Neighbors in view

Snowmobiles: a person (resident and nonresident) that operates a snowmobile in Michigan is required to purchase a snowmobile trail permit. The trail permit enables snowmobilers to ride state-designated trails and thousands more miles of public roads and on public lands (where authorized). It is valid for one year, which begins Oct. 1 and ends Sept. 30 of the following year. State-designated trails are open Dec. 1-March 31 and grooming occurs when there is enough snow on the ground.
* Presque Isle County Snowmobile Trails
Distance: About 5-10 miles (direct access to local trails).
* Cheboygan County Trails
Distance: Approximately 15-20 miles (short drive).
* Onaway State Park Trails
Distance: Roughly 5-10 miles (direct access to trails through Onaway State Park).

Seniors: Welcome, primary bedroom on main floor. 3 Steps in and 1 step down from deck

Televisions:
Living room- 42" Smart TV
Primary Bedroom- 32" Smart TV

Towels: All bath and kitchen towels will be provided during your stay. Please bring extra beach towels with you!

Washer and Dryer: Yes, stackable washer and dryer available for use

Winter Activities:
*Snowmobiling
Distance: About 5-10 miles (Presque Isle County and Onaway State Park trails).
*Cross-Country Skiing
Distance: 10-15 miles (local trails in Onaway State Park or Pigeon River Country State Forest).
*Ice Fishing
Distance: 5-10 miles (local lakes such as Black Lake).
*Downhill Skiing
Distance: 40-45 miles to Nub's Nob Ski Resort or Boyne Highlands Resort.
*Winter Hiking/Snowshoeing
Distance: 5-10 miles (trails in Onaway State Park and surrounding areas).

Wood: Not provided

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Amenities

Kitchen
Washing machine
Dryer
Free WiFi
Outdoor space
Parking available

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House Rules

Check in after 4:00 PM
Minimum age to rent: 25
Check out before 11:00 AM
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Children

Children allowed: ages 0–17
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Events

No events allowed
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Pets

No pets allowed
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Smoking

Smoking is not permitted

Important information

You need to know

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 cabin is in the city centre 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 G.C. Nature Preserve. Make sure you get close to the area's animals with activities such as game walks and birdwatching.
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Onaway, MI

What's nearby

  • Black Lake - 7 min walk - 0.6 km
  • Aloha State Park - 19 min drive - 21.8 km
  • Mackinaw City Ferry Terminal - 49 min drive - 81.6 km
  • Petoskey State Park - 59 min drive - 87.2 km
  • Nub's Nob Ski Area - 60 min drive - 87.6 km

Getting around

  • Pellston, MI (PLN-Pellston Regional) - 50 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪211 Bar & Grill - ‬9 min drive
  • ‪The Dirty Duck Saloon - ‬11 min drive
  • ‪The Bluffs on the Lake - ‬18 min drive
  • ‪Lorenzo's Lounge - ‬2 min drive
  • ‪Chateau North Restaurant and Lodge - ‬18 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Bored of Education: Winter Wonderland Awaits at Black Lake! pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

How much is parking at Bored of Education: Winter Wonderland Awaits at Black Lake!?

On-site parking is available at the property.

What time is check-in at Bored of Education: Winter Wonderland Awaits at Black Lake!?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Bored of Education: Winter Wonderland Awaits at Black Lake!?

Checkout is at 11:00 AM.

Where is Bored of Education: Winter Wonderland Awaits at Black Lake! located?

Located in the heart of Onaway, this cabin is 0.4 mi (0.6 km) from Black Lake and within 6 miles (10 km) of Mud Lake and Black Lake Golf Club. North Allis Township Hall and Rippling Rapids Golf Club are also within 9 miles (15 km).

Reviews

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Wonderful

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9.4/10

Cleanliness

9.4/10

Check-in

8.8/10

Communication

9.4/10

Location

9.4/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Kathi C.

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

Great place

Was just as advertised!
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2024

8/10 Good

Kurt A.

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

PEACEFUL

GREAT QUIET SETTING WITH GREAT VIEWS.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Paul M.

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

Great little cabin

Beautiful views. Great cabin, would stay here again. Had an issue arise but they were quick to address it and provided an adequate refund.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2025

8/10 Good

James H.

Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2025

About the host

Hosted by Freshwater Vacation Rentals

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Freshwater Vacation Rentals
• Established in 2005
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