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Terrace/patio
Interior
TV, DVD player
On the beach
Interior

Reviews

9.8 out of 10
Exceptional

Entire home

9 bedrooms8 bathroomsSleeps 223132 sq ft

Popular amenities

  • Beach view
  • Parking available
  • Dryer
  • Air conditioning
  • Washer
  • Barbecue grill

Explore the area

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Onaway, MI
  • Onaway State Park
    ‪3 min walk‬
  • Black Lake
    ‪15 min walk‬
  • Black Lake Golf Club
    ‪6 min drive‬
  • Pellston, MI (PLN-Pellston Regional)
    ‪66 min drive‬

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About the neighborhood

Onaway

On the beach.You'll find Onaway State Park and Black Lake within a 15-minute walk of this Onaway vacation home. Also, North Allis Township Hall is within 3 miles (5 km) and Black Lake Golf Club is within 6 miles (10 km).
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What's nearby

  • Onaway State Park - 3 min walk - 0.2 miles
  • Black Lake - 15 min walk - 0.8 miles
  • Black Lake Golf Club - 6 min drive - 4.8 miles
  • Orchard Lake - 18 min drive - 12.5 miles
  • Aloha State Park - 35 min drive - 22.6 miles

Getting around

  • Pellston, MI (PLN-Pellston Regional) - 54 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Havel Northland Bar - ‬10 min drive
  • ‪Wood Winds Restaurant - ‬10 min drive
  • ‪211 Bar & Grill - ‬13 min walk
  • ‪Subway - ‬10 min drive
  • ‪Manzanas Deli - ‬10 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.

Huge Private Sandy Beach! Sleeps 22! Private Suites! Some Aug/Sept Availability!

This beautiful vacation home is located on the sunset side of Black Lake with a huge private sandy beach (approximately 150 feet) and features 9 bedrooms and 8 bathrooms. There are also 2 sleeper-sofas. We can accommodate 22 guests! All bedrooms have Air Conditioning. Seven of the bedrooms are Motel type with exterior entrances, private bathrooms, and TV. Six of the bedrooms feature adjoining doors (making a suite). Each suite also has a refrigerator and microwave. This property was previously a motel and converted into a beautiful vacation home. Enjoy the community spaces for reunions, family vacations, or a small wedding while being able to escape to your own private suite for some peace and quiet. It is adjacent to Onaway State Park and all of its amenities. Dining and grocery shopping are just 5 minutes away.

Enjoy your time on gorgeous Black Lake, which is known for its wonderful fishing, boating, swimming, and hiking. Black Lake features safe sandy beaches and bottom. Trails are minutes away for biking, hiking, and ATV-ing. Fish for Walleye, Perch, Muskie, and Bass. End your days making memories watching the most breathtaking sunsets you’ve ever seen around the brick fire pit, on the beach, or under the pavilion!!

Enjoy four kayaks included for your enjoyment! We also have two 16 ft. aluminum boats with a dock and boat hoist (4000 pounds capacity) for conveniently storing your boat. The front patio has a covered pavilion that is furnished with a gas grill, full-size refrigerator, patio furniture, and picnic tables. Our back porch is equipped with an additional full-size refrigerator for extra food and drinks. There is also a horseshoe pit for family enjoyment.

The perfect place for large family gatherings, events, or a small sandy beach wedding and reception with gorgeous sunsets!!

For a day away enjoy one of the many area attractions such as a day at Mackinac Island or canoeing down the Sturgeon River!

We book Friday-to-Friday during prime season, so be sure when searching available dates you are entering a Friday check-in and check-out date.

Property manager

Jason & Debbie Mcconnell

Languages

English

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Property amenities

Beach

  • On the beach

Internet

  • Available in the house: WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • Parking on site

Kitchen

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Cookware, dishware, and utensils
  • Dishwasher
  • Full-sized refrigerator/freezer
  • Microwave
  • Oven
  • Stovetop
  • Toaster

Bedrooms

  • 9 bedrooms
  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • 8 private bathrooms
  • Shower
  • Towels provided

Living spaces

  • Living room

Entertainment

  • DVD player
  • TV with cable/satellite channels

Outdoor areas

  • Barbecue grill
  • Dock
  • Firepit
  • Furnished balcony/patio
  • Garden
  • Outdoor furniture

Laundry

  • Laundry facilities
  • Washing machine

Climate control

  • Air conditioning
  • Heating

Pets

  • No pets allowed

Suitability/Accessibility

  • Smoking not allowed

Services and conveniences

  • Iron/ironing board

Location highlights

  • In a rural location
  • On a lake
  • On the waterfront

Things to do

  • Boat
  • Kayak
  • Birdwatching nearby
  • Ecotours nearby
  • Fishing nearby
  • Golfing nearby
  • Hiking/biking trails nearby
  • Hunting nearby
  • Jet skiing nearby
  • Kayaking nearby
  • Motor boating nearby
  • Mountain biking nearby
  • Sailing nearby
  • Snorkeling nearby
  • Swimming nearby
  • Water skiing nearby
  • Water tubing nearby

Safety features

  • Carbon monoxide detector not reported (host has not indicated whether there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property; consider bringing a portable detector)
  • Smoke detector (host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property)
  • Fire extinguisher

General

  • Garden
  • Unit size: 3,132 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

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
Parties and events (including family gatherings, birthday parties and weddings) are allowed on site; maximum attendees: 75
Host has not indicated whether there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property; consider bringing a portable detector with you on the trip
Host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher
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. Parties and events (including family gatherings, birthday parties and weddings) are allowed on site. Maximum attendees: 75. For guests' safety, the property includes a fire extinguisher and a smoke detector in each accommodation.

Property is also known as

Huge Private Sandy Beach Spectacular Sunset Views House Onaway
Huge Private Sandy Beach Spectacular Sunset Views House
Huge Private Sandy Beach Spectacular Sunset Views Onaway
Huge Private Sandy Beach Spectacular Sunset Views
Huge Private dy Spectacular S
Huge Private Sandy Beach With Spectacular Sunset Views
Huge Private Sandy Beach With Spectacular Sunset Views! Onaway

Frequently asked questions

How close is Huge Private Sandy Beach! Sleeps 22! Private Suites! Some Aug/Sept Availability! to the airport?

This vacation home is 47.7 mi (54-min drive) away from the Pellston, MI (PLN-Pellston Regional) airport, the closest popular airport to the property.

Does Huge Private Sandy Beach! Sleeps 22! Private Suites! Some Aug/Sept Availability! have an airport shuttle?

Airport shuttle services are not available at this vacation home.

How close is Huge Private Sandy Beach! Sleeps 22! Private Suites! Some Aug/Sept Availability! to the beach?

This vacation home is on the beach. Don't forget your sunscreen!

Does Huge Private Sandy Beach! Sleeps 22! Private Suites! Some Aug/Sept Availability! offer free breakfast?

This vacation home does not offer free breakfast.

Is there a casino at Huge Private Sandy Beach! Sleeps 22! Private Suites! Some Aug/Sept Availability!?

No, there is no casino at this vacation home.

What time is check-in at Huge Private Sandy Beach! Sleeps 22! Private Suites! Some Aug/Sept Availability!?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

Is there free parking at Huge Private Sandy Beach! Sleeps 22! Private Suites! Some Aug/Sept Availability!?

Free parking is not available at this vacation home.

Does Huge Private Sandy Beach! Sleeps 22! Private Suites! Some Aug/Sept Availability! have a pool?

This vacation home does not have a pool.

Does Huge Private Sandy Beach! Sleeps 22! Private Suites! Some Aug/Sept Availability! have a spa?

There are no spa services available at this vacation home.

How close is Huge Private Sandy Beach! Sleeps 22! Private Suites! Some Aug/Sept Availability! to downtown Onaway?

This vacation home is 5.5 mi away from Onaway.

Huge Private Sandy Beach! Sleeps 22! Private Suites! Some Aug/Sept Availability! Reviews

Reviews

9.8

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 36 out of 44 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 8 out of 44 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 0 out of 44 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 44 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 44 reviews

9.8/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Staff & service

10/10

Amenities

10/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Andrew C.

Liked: Cleanliness

Fun in the lake

Beautiful place, water is so nice and the sunsets are beautiful.
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Erika L. K., Charlotte, NC

Liked: Cleanliness

5 Stars! Looking forward to rebooking

This is by far one of the most well-appointed properties for large groups! The rooms were clean and spacious, and the pavilion and beach areas were perfect for relaxing, eating, doing art projects with the kids, and enjoying the serenity that is Black Lake. Jason and Debbie are the ultimate hosts, and we look forward to visiting again next summer.
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

joshua b., Morenci, MI

Liked: Cleanliness
We had a total of 15 family members ranging from 2-82 years old. We had such a wonderful time!! It was nice that we had the different “motel” rooms for privacy and just a “get-a-way”. It’s obviously an old motel that has been remodeled. Not everything has been completely remodeled but it was still great! The main house with the master bedroom, kitchen, living room, dining and laundry was perfect! We had a rainy day and we were able to watch tv and play games. The kitchen was well stocked and we cooked all our meals right there. The beach was great with so much room for the kids to run and play! The water was shallow and they could go out so far with no worries! They enjoyed playing on the dock. If/when we come back we would like to have a boat to explore the lake! The kayaks & row boats were so much fun! There were some pesty black bugs/flies on the beach that were so annoying! I would bring some kind of spray for the ground. They did supply some bug spray which we were grateful! We brought our side-by-side and a golf cart that we did some exploring on! That was fun! Over all…it’s a great location for a large group and so nice having your own space! I would definitely recommend this location!
Stayed 5 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Daniel H.

Liked: Cleanliness

Great group location

What an awesome location! Loved every minute of our stay. This was the perfect spot for our group of friends. The common areas were just right and everyone had their own room and bath when they needed privacy
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Miranda G.

Liked: Cleanliness

Amazing Value

This property worked great for our annual family vacation (16 people). The individual bedrooms and bathrooms were amazing. The pavilion was perfect and spacious for meals and relaxing. Black Lake is beautiful and we enjoyed hanging out in the water. Next time we will definitely want to rent a pontoon to explore more. Hosts made everything very easy and clear. We will be back.
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2024

8/10 Good

Cheri L.

Liked: Cleanliness

Annual family get together

Great setting for our extended family
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

Lisa W.

Liked: Cleanliness

Best Lake Vacation Ever

We stayed at the "Yellow Motel" for a family reunion, and it was better than expected. The beach was perfect for the little ones and the weather was amazing. The kids loved the canoes and kayaks. We ate breakfast, lunch and dinner outside in the pavilion. Jason and Debbie were great hosts with great communication and were so accommodating. We definitely hope to return.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Darlene Y.

Liked: Cleanliness

Nice place

Water shallow a long way out, great for small kids. Patio was a hang out place, in the evening, could use some updating, but great big kitchen. Over all it is nice
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Char T.

Liked: Cleanliness

Great stay

If you like exploring northern Michigan and enjoy water activities this is the place for you to stay v
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2023

10/10 Excellent

Diana W.

Liked: Cleanliness

Wonderful Vacation Spot

Everything was just as advertised. The owners/managers were very easy to work with. We loved having the sandy shore for the children to play in the water. The big grassy area was a plus for the children to play games. We also loved all the places to see in the area such as Mackinaw Island and the lighthouses. Definitely will return to this vacation spot.
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2023

10/10 Excellent

Debora D.

Liked: Cleanliness

Our Family Loved It!

Our family of 17 enjoyed a wonderful week at the Yellow Motel, as one of our granddaughters called it. Many other reviews have commented on all the great things about it, so I won't repeat those here (though they are ALL TRUE); rather, I will list a few facts, none of which are deal-breakers, which I personally would have found it helpful to know ahead of time. * there is high chair! Very helpful, as we had two 1-year-olds with us. * The listing says the kitchen is fully equipped, and in truth, it is quite well-equipped. However, there is nowhere near enough silverware for the number of people who can stay there, especially spoons. I recommend bringing some. * I was thrilled to read on the listing about an outside refrigerator; in fact there are three, which was just great. * The living/dining space is smaller than I thought (from the pictures). It wasn't a major problem, but we did have 4 days of questionable weather ranging from all-day rain to rather windy and cool, and it got kind of full in there at times. * There were no dishrags (just one sponge) and no dish soap, laundry dishwasher soap or laundry detergent. These are often supplied in rentals, but be sure to bring some! Overall, we loved our stay here. The arrangement of the rooms worked so well for all our people, it's easy driving to a number of fun and interesting places, and the hosts were easy to contact and responsive to any issues we had.
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2022

10/10 Excellent

JOYCE B.

Liked: Cleanliness

Great experience!

Pavillion was a great area to hang out in. Swimming area was great to lounge on a float and shallow enough not to have to worry about little ones. Property managers were friendly. Our entire family enjoyed their stay. Highly recommend.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2022

10/10 Excellent

Chris B.

Liked: Cleanliness

Great family retreat

The property is great for hosting large groups!
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2022

10/10 Excellent

Sharon L.

Liked: Cleanliness

Family Vacation

Great week. Clean units. Comfortable beds.
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2022

10/10 Excellent

christopher s.

Liked: Cleanliness

Great and unique find for large groups

The beauty of the lake view and surrounding area is almost overshadowed by the convenience of having rooms with individual showers and bathrooms. This is a fantastic find for those of you struggling to find that affordable lake spot for a big group. As many adventures or peaceful moments as you need.
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2022

10/10 Excellent

Mary E.

Liked: Cleanliness

Great Stay at Black Lake!

We really enjoyed our stay. The property had room for all of us and our gear. The covered pavilion was great for hanging out, enjoying our coffee in the mornings, eating meals, and playing cards. The beach was great. It had nice sand, and the lake was sandy, too. We enjoyed the firepit each night. The kitchen had lots of storage, and we do bring a lot of food with us. They extra fridges in the back area were supernhandy, too. We enjoyed our vacation and would certainly recommend staying here.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2021

10/10 Excellent

Joan B.

Liked: Cleanliness

Perfect for large families

Our families of eight adult children, six of them married, with 15 grandchildren were able to enjoy a family vacation in this beautiful quiet place that has been perfected by the owners for large families. The addition of the outdoor pavilion was new from the last time we rented this spot in 2018. It was perfect for all of our meals. The large beach, kayaks, outdoor furniture make this a top notch place to stay.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2021

10/10 Excellent

Nathan B., Croswell

Liked: Cleanliness

Great tume

Great place! Thank you Jason and Debbie!
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2021

8/10 Good

Suanne C.

Liked: Cleanliness

It worked out great for the family. Loved the lake.

With the 7 motel type rooms, worked out great for the kids to go to their own spot for the night. We had 18 of us from age 7 to age 72. Had plenty of yard to play games in. Will definitely be back. The kids wanted me to book for next year, before we left this morning.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2020

10/10 Excellent

Ruth or Gary S.

Liked: Cleanliness

Fantastic Stay

Perfect. Family from 4 States came together for a reunion. Everyone raved about the property. We will be back.
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2020

10/10 Excellent

Suhair G.

Liked: Cleanliness

Sunsets are so amazing

As described by others, the sunsets are so amazing that change every night and from one minute to another. The shoreline is wonderful, plenty of beach seats, tables and wonderful bonfire. The grills came handy. We appreciate Kathy and Jerry. They did all they can to make our stay enjoyable. The house and rooms were clean even though the house is older and bathrooms are small. If we can suggest one Improvement, it would be upgrading the WiFi to propagate in the house. Access was limited even in the main room. We love this house vacation. We would come back if we get a chance in the future.
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2019

10/10 Excellent

Genny D.

Liked: Cleanliness

Definitely will go back

Great time by all
Stayed 7 nights in May 2019

10/10 Excellent

Susan L., Galena, Il

Liked: Cleanliness

So sad to leave!

Our family had a completely wonderful time here celebrating our Mom/grandma/Great-Grandma’s 80th Birthday! It’s a beautiful location with room for all and so nice for a large family. Great owners too!
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2019

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Beautiful lake house with plenty of space for our large family reunion. The house and all the rooms were exceptionally clean. The sandy beach/ grassy area is very large, it was great for all the kids to play soccer/ football. The kids and adults enjoyed fishing and swimming in the lake which was shallow, felt very safe for young children. The sunsets are amazing to say the least. The owners Kathy and Jerry were wonderful! Made us feel like we were at home. Thanks again for everything. We are all looking forward to coming back next year!
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2019

8/10 Good

abe j.

Liked: Cleanliness

So relaxing. It accommodates perfectly for a big family. It gives everyone the space they needed.

the sunset was mesmerizing. The water was so clear and beautiful. It was interesting to see a lake that was red. (Black in the deepest ends, hence the name) Great for fishing, kayaking, and when weather allowed, a fun time swimming. Loved how clean the house/area in general was. The owners were so friendly and came by within minutes when we needed them. Would definitely rent again with my family. There are not many homes that offer that kind of privacy for such a big group.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2019