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Waterfront home on Portage Lake with lake-view deck & firepit

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Beach nearby
Outdoor dining
Fridge, microwave, oven, stovetop
Exterior
2 bedrooms, bed sheets

Reviews

6.4 out of 10

Entire home

2 bedrooms1 bathroomSleeps 6900 sq ft

Popular amenities

  • Dryer
  • Parking available
  • Washer
  • Kitchen
  • Outdoor Space
  • Lake view

Explore the area

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Onekama, MI
  • Portage Lake
    ‪1 min walk‬
  • Little River Casino
    ‪8 min drive‬
  • Arcadia Bluffs Golf Course
    ‪20 min drive‬
  • Manistee, MI (MBL-Manistee County-Blacker)
    ‪11 min drive‬

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About the neighborhood

Manistee

On lake.Stay at this Manistee vacation home and you'll be within half a mile (1 km) of Portage Lake and 2 miles (3 km) of Heathlands Golf Course. Also, Lake Michigan is within 3 miles (5 km) and Manistee County Beaches is within 6 miles (10 km).
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What's nearby

  • Portage Lake - 1 min walk - 0.1 miles
  • Little River Casino - 8 min drive - 6.5 miles
  • Manistee County Beaches - 11 min drive - 5.6 miles
  • Pierport Beach - 18 min drive - 12.1 miles
  • Arcadia Bluffs Golf Course - 20 min drive - 13.6 miles

Getting around

  • Manistee, MI (MBL-Manistee County-Blacker) - 8 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Lakeside Cafe - ‬12 min drive
  • ‪The Glenwood - ‬5 min drive
  • ‪Rosie's Place - ‬8 min drive
  • ‪Blue Slipper Tavern - ‬3 min drive
  • ‪Yellow Dog Cafe - ‬4 min drive

About this property

Entire place

You'll have the entire home to yourself and will only share it with other guests in your party.

Waterfront home on Portage Lake with lake-view deck & firepit

Happy Harbour

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Enjoy a classic summer experience at Happy Harbour, a two-bedroom, lakefront cottage on the shores of Portage Lake in Onekama. You'll have a grassy lawn in the back leading down to 40 feet of private lake frontage.

Whether you're hoping to spend your days swimming, kayaking, or simply relaxing in the summer sun, you'll be in just the place to do it. There's a sunny deck overlooking the lake where you can bring your breakfasts, lunches, and dinners, as well as an outdoor firepit where you can roast marshmallows nightly. Other amenities include a fully appointed kitchen, an indoor dining table for six, a living area with a TV, and a private washer/dryer.

Things to know
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.

Parking notes: There is free parking available for 2 vehicles.



Damage waiver: The total cost of your reservation for this Property includes a nightly damage waiver fee, plus tax if applicable (the “Damage Waiver”). (A discount may be applied for stays of 28 nights or longer, if permitted.) The Damage Waiver covers you for up to $3,000 of accidental damage to the Property or its contents (such as furniture, fixtures, and appliances) as long as you report the incident to the host prior to checking out. The Damage Waiver fee eliminates the need for a traditional security deposit.
More information can be downloaded from the "Rental Agreement" on the checkout page.

Due to local laws or HOA requirements, guests must be at least 21 years of age to book. Guests under 21 must be accompanied by a parent or legal guardian for the duration of the reservation.

Property manager

Vacasa of Michigan

Languages

English, French, German, Italian, Spanish

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Property amenities

Beach

  • Beach nearby

Parking and transportation

  • Parking on site

Kitchen

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Cookware, dishware, and utensils
  • Dishwasher
  • Microwave
  • Oven
  • Refrigerator
  • Stovetop
  • Toaster

Bedrooms

  • 2 bedrooms
  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • 1 bathroom
  • Hair dryer
  • Towels provided

Living spaces

  • Living room

Entertainment

  • TV

Outdoor areas

  • Firepit
  • Garden
  • Patio

Laundry

  • Laundry facilities
  • Washing machine

Comfort

  • Heating

Pets

  • Service animals only (pets not allowed)

Suitability/Accessibility

  • Smoking not allowed
  • Note from host: Smoking is not permitted anywhere on the premises.

Location highlights

  • Near a hospital
  • On a lake
  • On the waterfront

Things to do

  • Fishing nearby
  • Kayaking nearby
  • Motor boating nearby
  • Swimming nearby
  • Wildlife walks nearby

Safety features

  • Carbon monoxide detector (host has indicated there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property)
  • Smoke detector (host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property)
  • First aid kit
  • Fire extinguisher

General

  • Garden
  • Unit size: 900 square feet

Policies

Check-in

Check-in time starts at 4:00 PM
Contactless check-in available
Minimum check-in age: 21

Check-out

Check-out before 10:00 AM

Special check-in instructions

You will receive an email from the host with check-in and check-out instructions

Pets

  • No pets allowed, but service animals are welcome

Children and extra beds

  • Children are welcome.

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
Onsite parties or group events are strictly prohibited
Host has indicated there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property
Host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher and a first aid kit
This property is managed through our partner, Vrbo. You will receive an email from Vrbo with a link to a Vrbo account, where you can change or cancel your reservation
Charges for extra guests may apply and vary according to property policy.
A cash deposit, credit card, or debit card for incidental charges and government-issued photo identification may be required upon check-in.
Special requests are subject to availability at the time of check-in. Special requests can't be guaranteed and may incur additional charges.
    This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business, or profession. Onsite parties or group events are strictly prohibited. For guests' safety, the property includes a carbon monoxide detector, a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector, and a first aid kit in each accommodation.

Property is also known as

78191

Frequently asked questions

How close is Waterfront home on Portage Lake with lake-view deck & firepit to the airport?

This vacation home is 6.3 mi (8-min drive) away from the Manistee, MI (MBL-Manistee County-Blacker) airport, the closest popular airport to the property.

Does Waterfront home on Portage Lake with lake-view deck & firepit have an airport shuttle?

Airport shuttle services are not available at this vacation home.

How close is Waterfront home on Portage Lake with lake-view deck & firepit to the beach?

This vacation home is 4.3 mi (8-min drive) from Manistee County Beaches and 9.2 mi (15-min drive) from Pierport Beach. Don't forget your sunscreen!

Does Waterfront home on Portage Lake with lake-view deck & firepit offer free breakfast?

This vacation home does not offer free breakfast.

Is there a casino at Waterfront home on Portage Lake with lake-view deck & firepit?

No, there is no casino at this vacation home, but Little River Casino (7-min drive) is nearby.

What time is check-in at Waterfront home on Portage Lake with lake-view deck & firepit?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

Is there free parking at Waterfront home on Portage Lake with lake-view deck & firepit?

Free parking is not available at this vacation home.

Does Waterfront home on Portage Lake with lake-view deck & firepit have a pool?

This vacation home does not have a pool.

Does Waterfront home on Portage Lake with lake-view deck & firepit have a spa?

There are no spa services available at this vacation home.

How close is Waterfront home on Portage Lake with lake-view deck & firepit to downtown Manistee?

This vacation home is 9.2 mi away from Manistee.

Waterfront home on Portage Lake with lake-view deck & firepit Reviews

Reviews

6.4
Rating 10 - Excellent. 1 out of 7 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 1 out of 7 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 3 out of 7 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 2 out of 7 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 7 reviews

5.0/10

Cleanliness

Reviews

4/10 Poor

heather p.

Disliked: Cleanliness

Stay was ok

Property is reasonable. Good amount of space, location was nice. Sheets were dirty, floors dirty, doors and windows need work and kitchen supplies need updating (pans, toaster etc)
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2023

4/10 Poor

Sabrina D.

False advertising extremely disappointed

Rooms were good sizes. Location to everything in town was good. Not the cleanest espesially the outdoor furniture. The inside was a little outdated. My main purpose of staying here was for the doc on the lake. I wanted it to be as convenient as possible for my ill father to fish right off the doc in the back yard. Well they never put the doc back in the water after the cold season. This was Father's day weekend and the doc was still set aside in the back yard. I message both VRBO and VACASA the minute we arrived. It took them 14 hours to respond with a generic email with basically a sorry for the inconvenience written back to me. The neighbors made themselves known the instant we arrived and were a little too close for comfort. Felt like we had no privacy. We left 24 hours early if that tells you anything.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2023

6/10 Okay

leo k.

Not the serenity that I was expecting.

The house interior was reasonably clean, if you don’t count the fridge and the floors. The exterior was covered in cobwebs. The patio table looked like it wasn’t cleaned this year. There’s no privacy as we would hear when our next door neighbor sneezed in his house. Also there’s a boat yard two lots away so at night there are bright lights that greatly reduce the enjoyment of the stars in the sky and in the day time there’s machines whirring quite a bit. When I was chatting with the help desk about a grill and fans on the property I was told that neither was there “because it’s not listed in the included amenities “. So we brought both of our own. I was frustrated to find a nice charcoal grill in the yard and fans throughout the house. My point is that if all the help desk does is read the listing then they’re not much help. I’d rate the entire experience about 3.5 out of 5.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2022

6/10 Okay

Lisa C.

Had to break into house

Upon arrival if it hadn’t been for my husband being able to pick a lock we would still not be in the house! The lock box code we were give did not work! I attempted many times to call, email and text the property owner and they still have not responded to my requests. They are sending me automated robo texts and emails to rate my stay! The inside of the house was clean but the outside of the house was not! We had a great time when away from the property!
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2022