The home was large enough to comfortably accommodate our large family with room to spare. We had originally planned to bring our dogs though we didn't need to in the end, but it would have been wonderful for them, too. I've told my extended family I'd be happy to return here.
Had a wonderful time with our family and friends. Have been coming to Onekama since 2004 and this was by far one of the best places we stayed! Loved all the space that we had and the property views and hiking trail were awesome! Would definitely stay again!
We loved the location of this house. It was quiet and secluded and was perfect for our family getaway. The house itself was able to accommodate our family's needs. With four couples and a young child, everyone could have their own space and bathroom. The open concept was nice in the evenings for playing games and lounging. We especially loved the open field on the property where we played badminton and wiffle ball. Thank you so much for the beautiful place to make wonderful memories with our family.
We really enjoyed our stay at this property. Loved being on a private wooded lot with a beautiful lake view. The house was nice and spacious and when we had a question or needed anything Nicole's team was always available and accommodating. The private beach was so nice as was the Lake Michigan beach that was only 10 minutes away. Strongly recommend this property.
Great location with very lovely grounds. Love the cabin like atmosphere. So many rooms and beds! The downstairs is a bit musty and somewhat moist. Also my other two recommendations for this house are 1. Get a coffee pot with an automatic shut off. 2. The house did not appear to be vacuumed.
Other than that we had a fantastic stay with a great view! Thank you!
The property was clean and comfortable for four adults and 3 children. Lots of open woods and field nearby, great hiking trail, and the deck outside was overlooking Portage Lake to the north. Just a short walk down the hill to our private but small beach with a bit of sand and nice chairs. Could launch our kayaks from here across Portage Lake. Manistee and Onekama nearby. Lake Michigan sunsets just a 15 minute walk to the west with a nice channel. Only drawback was that the basement bedrooms were a bit musty.
We stayed here with two other families. House is laid out very nicely so the children could have their section downstairs and the adults could have privacy upstairs (and in the bonus space near garage). Portage Lake is beautiful and surprisingly quiet. Views from the deck are lovely and there is much privacy. The listing for the house is a bit misleading though. The path to Portage Lake is across the street and through someone else's side yard and leads to some bramble and marsh rather than a sandy beach. There is also no easy way to walk to Lake Michigan from the house if you plan to swim. It's an easy drive to lots of public beaches on Lake Michigan and the public beach in Onekama is quite nice (with an ice cream/sandwich shop right by). The house is a bit dated and can certainly use some lighting in the dining area. It's also quite a workout bringing the trash down the large hill to the street.
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The property manager was very helpful.
The vacation rental was clean.
I was more than happy with the location.
I was more than satisfied with the condition of the vacation rental.
Overall, I recommend this vacation rental.
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We had one issue. It was a big issue but the property management team respond so quickly to the problem that I do not go into any more details. Once the problem was corrected we had a wonderful time at the property. The house has a beautiful back desk and is very spacious. The room were comfortable and each bathroom had a shower. My only small complaint was we could not get the TV to work in the basement. But the TV in the main living space worked fine. The beach access is not directly on the property. You have to go across the street to access it. But is nice and a great place to swim. They provide chairs too which is very nice. Overall it was a great place to stay.
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The property manager was very helpful.
The vacation rental was clean.
I was very happy with the location.
I was more than satisfied with the condition of the vacation rental.
Overall, I recommend this vacation rental.
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Great place for large group. Loved the beach access and property area, lots of space for kids to run around.
Weâve enjoyed this house and its convenient beach access for some years now. The kitchen is great for entertaining and the deck is humongous with a beautiful view of Portage Lake. We appreciated the television upgrade and we're happy to be able to tune in to the Tigers. Weâll be back!
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The property manager was very helpful.
The vacation rental was spotless.
I was very happy with the location.
I was very satisfied with the condition of the vacation rental.
Overall, I recommend this vacation rental.
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This is the eighth year for our family to take a week-long group vacation with a group of 8 adults, four kids, and this year we had dogs that joined in the fun as well! The property is large (I think 8 acres?) which was wonderful for our active family . The large open meadow provided a great space for our silly games and kickball. There is a .5 mile beautiful marked trail through the woods that was a much -loved activity. There is ample parking, access to a small beach on Portage lake and it is an easy drive to Lake Michigan beaches, including dog-friendly beaches. There is one bedroom/bath that is detached (garage conversion) that worked out really well for our family. There was plenty of gathering space in the main room and on the large porch facing the lake. A large dining table was put to good use at night as we played a wide variety of games (our age ranges were 5-68) Our one question about trash pick up was quickly answered. The reservation process was easy, and I did end up talking to the office three times with questions--and they were very patient! Everyone voted a big 'yes' when asked if this was a place we'd like to visit again.
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The property manager was more than helpful.
The vacation rental was spotless.
I was very happy with the location.
I was very satisfied with the condition of the vacation rental.
Overall, I recommend this vacation rental.
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very enjoyable description of house and location very accurate would highly recommend the house.
We loved the location and the house was very spacious for our family. It was clean and well stocked but a new frying pan is needed as the Teflon was scraped off. Also the TV in the living room was wobbly and we had to stabilize it with boxes underneath. Otherwise we enjoyed our stay!!
great location, plenty of space inside and outside for a large family gathering. Cottage is in need of a deep cleaning especially the carpeting. Furniture is tired and in need of an upgrade
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The property manager was very helpful.
The vacation rental was very clean.
I was very happy with the location.
I was more than satisfied with the condition of the vacation rental.
Overall, I recommend this vacation rental.
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Great Portage Lake views from the back deck. Lot's of sleeping space for large groups worked out well, including the separate bedroom in the detached garage. Overall, the house is in good shape though there is no central AC, so it can be humid sometimes depending on the weather, but unless it's really humid outside it stays very cool in the house with the windows open. The basement sleeping area is damp and had a dehumidifier running most of the time we were there. The neighborhood is quiet with a short trail right off the front yard of the house. It is a great rental if you have a dog, though if they chase squirrels, rabbits, or deer, keep an eye on them!
It was a very nice stay. We get VRBOs for every vacation. Initially the power was unavoidably off. Britta was a great help and worked with the power company. It was back on by evening. The property was fine, and we had a party of 13 who fit comfortably..
Best family vacation yet. Everyone enjoyed the comfort of the house the large yard, trail through the woods, private beach and the view of the lake from the deck. Kitchen was perfectly laid out and made cooking for 11 easy. If the house had air conditioning ( knew it didnât when I booked it) we would make this our yearly vacation spot
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The property manager was very helpful.
The vacation rental was very clean.
I was more than happy with the location.
I was more than satisfied with the condition of the vacation rental.
Overall, I recommend this vacation rental.
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It was nice with plenty of room.
Nice place for four small families on a July 4 get-together. Be aware there are 2 bedrooms upstairs, 2 downstairs, and two beds in the general basement area, so if you have a larger group at least two people will not be in a room. Could use new carpeting but not unusual for a pet-friendly place. Neighborhood is very pretty and was quiet even for the 7/4 weekend.
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The property manager was very helpful.
The vacation rental was spotless.
I was very happy with the location.
I was very satisfied with the condition of the vacation rental.
Overall, I recommend this vacation rental.
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Lovely home, amazing view of the lake, short walk to the semi private beach. Fully equipped kitchen. We very much enjoyed our stay.