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The Summer House

Remodeled, waterfront home on Portage Lake with dock & firepit - 2 dogs OK
Remodeled, waterfront home on Portage Lake with dock & firepit - 2 dogs OK
Remodeled, waterfront home on Portage Lake with dock & firepit - 2 dogs OK

House in Onekama, Michigan

Guests
10 Guests
Bedrooms
2 Bedrooms
Bathrooms
1 Bathroom
Pets allowed
Pets allowed

Locally Owned & Operated

Central West Coast Michigan

Central West Coast Michigan

Casago Franchise Owner

Locally Owned & Operated
Rating4.28

What our guests are saying...

AI-generated from guest reviews for this property

The Summer House is described as a fabulous, relaxing, and well-equipped lakefront getaway that feels spacious, comfortable, and accommodating for families and groups. Guests praised the cozy atmosphere, peaceful setting, and clean, well-appointed interior that had everything needed for cooking, showers, and a comfortable stay. The location was highlighted as convenient and ideal, with easy access to the water and nearby attractions while still offering a quiet small-town escape. The Summer House features beautiful lakefront and beachfront views, with many guests especially enjoying the tranquil scenery from the home and backyard. Favorite amenities included the large backyard, dock, fire pit, supplied games, and convenient waterfront access for boating and fishing. Guests also appreciated the helpful responsiveness associated with their stay and expressed strong interest in returning.

Overview

Hidden away on Onekama's secluded Portage Point, The Summer House offers 50 feet of lake frontage and incredible views from a sheltered corner of Portage Lake. In this spot on a quiet street near North Point Park, you can spend your days swimming in the shallow bay and launching your kayaks and canoes from the dock.

Grab a cup of coffee from the fully appointed kitchen and step outside onto the deck to watch the morning sunrise. Enjoy barbecue picnics in the backyard as you watch the kids fish from the dock, then settle down for the evening around the firepit for a few toasted marshmallows. Please note that this property does not have A/C.

Things to know

Two dogs are welcome for a nightly fee

Please be aware that this home lies in a flood area and occasionally has standing water in the yard after heavy rainfall. The owners raised the waterfront portion of the yard and installed a dirt driveway in 2019 to make your stay more enjoyable, but rising water levels and storms that drop several inches of water at a time still leave large puddles in the roadside yard.

Onekama Township recently created a Short Term Rental Ordinance; please respect this Ordinance so this home can continue to help your family make vacation memories.

This property is managed by Vacasa Michigan LLC.

You must be 21 years or older to rent this property.

Amenities

Central AC
Central AC
Gas grill
Gas grill
Waterfront
Waterfront
Water view
Water view
Beach access
Beach access
Board games
Board games
Cable
Cable
DVD player
DVD player
Space heater
Space heater
Internet
Internet
Lake view
Lake view
Lakefront
Lakefront
Microwave
Microwave
Dog-friendly
Dog-friendly
Stereo
Stereo
Stove
Stove
TV
TV

Sleeping Arrangements

Bedroom 1

sleeps 2

Beds
1 queen bed

Bedroom 2

sleeps 2

Beds
1 double bed

Common Space 1

sleeps 6

Beds
1 queen bed
Beds
2 double beds

Location

Onekama, Michigan, Home

(Exact address will be provided after booking)

Location

Rating

4.28
25 reviews
5 Star
60%
4 Star
20%
3 Star
12%
2 Star
4%
1 Star
4%
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Scott M2025-08-28

Great place to stay. Many things to do within 20 minutes. Would recommend and would stay again.

Julia W2025-08-07

Our vacation was wonderful. The setting is beautiful. Waking mornings to the sun above the lake to peaceful early evenings with swallows in the sky. The cottage is perfect for lake trips. Clean and well appointed. We look forward to future stays.

Terri A2024-09-12

The property and area was great. We were able to dock our boat and also fish off the docks. The house however was not at all clean. The window screens were full of bugs. The ceiling fans were so covered in dust we would not have used them even if they worked. Which they did not. The water smells so horrible we did not shower all weekend and had to buy water for cooking and drinking. The fridge was full of crumbs and dirt as well as the cupboards. The bathroom was not clean either. There was dirt on top of the sink and toilet. Some of the furniture is also broken and needs replaced. Probably will not stay there again. We also sent pictures to Vacasa at there request, but received no solution. If you do stay here plan on cleaning when you get there and take your own water.

Logan F2024-08-03

Loved the location. Beautiful lakefront, some walking paths close by, close to lake michigan and friendly neighbors. It was a warm week and we needed every fan we brought. The bathroom could have been cleaner and toilet needed fixed regularly by us as it was not working properly. Deck needs to be checked for wasps. Property management company was not responsive to our issues and questions. Overall, house was as advertised and we had a fun week with family.

sandy A2024-06-28

Great view great location

Linda R2024-06-16

The view was nice. But the place is not sorry! But all the bad view on here are right. 1. Rent double for nexts year. 2. All mini blinds broken. 3. Ceiling fans in living don't work have big issue! 4. Kitchen is not well stocked. No big bowls no measuring cups no sharp knife.no sauce pans. 5. Won't be back. 6. Stayed two wks. Owner live to the right never said a word or even ask if everything was OK. Neighbors to left are very nice. 7. Trash goes out on Friday got there on Saturday had to smell dead fish guts in trash can which already smell very bad for week when we took out trash . 8. I stayed here 8yrs ago right after upgrade. An its sad to write this review because nothing been done since then just let it run down. We even had to fix the bath room door handle. So who ever cleaned didn't tell owner to fix or owers . I do vrbo an this is the first bad review. I have done vrbo for 8yrs an rent once or twice a year.

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Rating4.28

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