The Summer House



Locally Owned & Operated

Central West Coast Michigan
Casago Franchise Owner
What our guests are saying...
The Summer House is described as a lovely, spacious, and well-equipped retreat that feels cozy, comfortable, and relaxing for guests. Reviewers frequently praised its cleanliness and noted that it had everything needed for a pleasant stay. Its peaceful setting near Portage Lake was appreciated for being quiet, convenient, and close to area attractions. Guests especially loved the beautiful lakefront scenery, tranquil water views, and scenic backyard setting. The outdoor spaces were a highlight, with many guests enjoying the dock, fire pit, beachfront setting, games, and opportunities for fishing and spending time by the water.
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 VueStay Vacations. Michigan Real Estate license #6505433797.
Permit info: 2122-0040
You must be 21 years or older to rent this property.Amenities
Sleeping Arrangements
Bedroom 1
sleeps 2
Bedroom 2
sleeps 2
Common Space 1
sleeps 6
Rating
Great place to stay. Many things to do within 20 minutes. Would recommend and would stay again.
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.
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.
Great view great location
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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