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30 acres to yourself, trails, sauna, jet tub, near 3 lakes & Arcadia Bluffs Golf

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Reviews

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional

Entire home

3 bedrooms2 bathroomsSleeps 6167 sq m

Popular amenities

  • Kitchen
  • Washing machine
  • Dryer
  • Free Wi-Fi

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Onekama, MI
  • Place, Portage Lake
    ‪6 min drive‬
  • Place, Heathlands Golf Course
    ‪9 min drive‬
  • Place, James Lake
    ‪10 min drive‬
  • Airport, Manistee, MI (MBL-Manistee County-Blacker)
    ‪17 min drive‬

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About this property

Entire place

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

30 acres to yourself, trails, sauna, jet tub, near 3 lakes & Arcadia Bluffs Golf

Most relaxing place you’ll find! You can only hear birds & wind. Cabin located in the middle of PRIVATE, all to yourself, 30 acres of wooded land with 2 miles of wide & mowed hiking trails. Onsite 4 person dry or wet sauna. Walk-in 2 person therapeutic 28-jet tub. 3 bedroom, sleeps 6 (1 king, 1 queen, 1 queen sleeper sofa in study), 2 bath. Stand alone single family home / log cabin. Trails are great for hiking, wildlife watching, cross country skiing, 4 wheelers / side-by-side, and snowmobiling.*

You will have the entire home and land to yourself. You will be the only people on the property and there’s no one in sight. 100% privacy.

Features: fully furnished & stocked with dishes, cookware, kitchen essentials, linens, toiletries, etc.; main floor lined with cedar walls & maple floor; fireplace in cedar lined study; HD new washer & dryer; AMAZING WILDLIFE; attached garage; 20’ x 30’ pole barn to park larger vehicles or boats, if necessary (ask in advance).

Internet & Netflix provided.

WINTER MONTHS - snow removal service for driveway and side walk is included in rate.
NOVEMBER - JANUARY - cabin will be decorated for the holidays.
5-10 minutes from Lake Michigan, Portage Lake, and Bear Lake.

20 minutes to Manistee and 50 minutes to Traverse City.

PETS WELCOME! Please make sure your pet is up to date on shots (rabies, etc.), has some form of flea & tick medication, and has a microchip. There is a per pet / per stay fee to cover extra cleaning costs, etc. Maximum 3 pets and there’s no size or weight limit for dogs.

Local attractions: golf (Arcadia Bluffs 15 min away), beaches (10 min away), horseback riding, skiing, snowmobiling, restaurants, shopping, Amish store with homemade furniture. Please refer to Welcome Renters Guide for more details, including Sauna and Jet Tub instructions.

*You may bring your own vehicles. We are not liable for any injuries or damages whatsoever and you will be asked to sign a waiver to that effect. You will also be asked to provide a copy of valid licenses and titles. If you wish to bring ATV, etc, please let us know when booking and we’ll email you the waiver.

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ONEKAMA, MI INFO:
https://www.onekama.info/
During your stay at this holiday home, you'll be close to Portage Lake. Features include a gym, 1 hot tub and laundry facilities. The holiday home offers free WiFi and a kitchen.
  • Air-conditioned home with kitchen, washing machine and 2 bathrooms
  • Free WiFi
  • Amenities include laundry facilities
  • On-site recreation includes a gym, a sauna and a playground
  • 13 minutes by car from Lake Michigan and 5 minutes from Portage Lake
30 acres to yourself, trails, sauna, jet tub, near 3 lakes & Arcadia Bluffs Golf offers its guests Access to hot tub, a sauna, and a fitness centre. 30 acres to yourself, trails, sauna, jet tub, near 3 lakes & Arcadia Bluffs Golf also features barbecue grills, a garden, and laundry facilities.

Property amenities

Beach

  • Beach nearby
  • Beach loungers
  • Beach towels

Ski

  • Cross-country skiing nearby
  • Snowboarding nearby

Pool/Spa

  • Hot tub
  • Sauna

Internet

  • Available in the house: Free WiFi

Parking and transport

  • Onsite parking options include a garage

Kitchen

  • Blender
  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Cookware, dishware, and utensils
  • Dishwasher
  • Hob
  • Microwave
  • Oven
  • Paper towels
  • Refrigerator
  • Spices
  • Toaster

Dining

  • Dining table

Bedrooms

  • 3 bedrooms
  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • 2 bathrooms
  • Bathtub or shower
  • Hair dryer
  • Shampoo
  • Shower
  • Soap
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels provided

Living spaces

  • Dining table
  • Fireplace
  • Living room
  • Wood stove

Entertainment

  • Books
  • Games
  • Smart TV with cable/satellite channels

Outdoor areas

  • Balcony
  • Barbecue grill
  • Firepit
  • Garden
  • Outdoor furniture

Laundry

  • Laundry facilities
  • Washing machine

Work spaces

  • Desk
  • Desk chair
  • Office
  • Printer

Comfort

  • Air conditioning
  • Heating

Pets

  • Pet friendly
  • 3 pets total

Suitability/Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • In-room accessibility
  • Smoke-free property

Services and conveniences

  • Iron/ironing board

Location highlights

  • In a rural location
  • In a village
  • In the mountains
  • Near a health/beauty spa
  • Near a hospital
  • Near the marina
  • On a lake

Things to do

  • Gym
  • Water sports equipment
  • Birdwatching nearby
  • Casino nearby
  • Fishing nearby
  • Golfing nearby
  • Hiking/biking trails nearby
  • Horseback riding nearby
  • Hunting nearby
  • Ice skating nearby
  • Jet skiing nearby
  • Kayaking nearby
  • Motor boating nearby
  • Mountain biking nearby
  • Mountain climbing nearby
  • Parasailing nearby
  • Sailing nearby
  • Sledding nearby
  • Snowmobiling nearby
  • Swimming nearby
  • Water skiing nearby
  • Water tubing 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
  • Deadbolt lock

General

  • Garden
  • Unit size: 1,800 square feet

Policies

Check-in

Check-in time starts at 4:00 PM
Minimum check-in age - 25

Check-out

Check-out before 11:00 AM
Contactless check-out

Special check-in instructions

You will receive an email from the host with check-in and check-out instructions
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

Check-out instructions

The host requires you to complete the following before checking out:
Load and start the dishwasher
Store extra beds
Remove personal items, remove leftover food and drinks and take out the rubbish
Turn off the lights, lock the doors and return the keys
Put keys in lock box & lock gate
Failure to complete these may result in a negative review from the host.

Rules

Pets on flea and tick medication and have current rabies shot; not allowed on beds or furniture, crate if left alone; pick up poo by house,
No hunting of ANY KIND. Place is a sanctuary for animals. If you hurt / kill an animal, there’s a $3000 fine.
No smoking in house. Flush cigarette butts in toilet. There will be a $50 fine per butt found. They are poisonous to dogs and children.

Pets

  • Pets are welcome
  • Maximum 3 pets
    • Service animals are exempt from fees.
  • Note from host: The pet fee is a per pet, per stay charge.

Children and extra beds

  • Children are welcome.

Events

Events allowed: family gatherings, birthday parties, weddings

Smoking

Smoking is not permitted

Important information

You need to know

This property is managed by a private host (a party not acting within their trade, business or profession). EU consumer law, including the right of withdrawal, will not apply to your booking. The cancellation policy set by the private host will cover your booking.
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: 99
Long-term renters welcome
Host has indicated that there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property
Host has indicated that there is a smoke detector on the property
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher, a first aid kit and a deadlock
This property has outdoor spaces, such as balconies, patios and terraces, which may not be suitable for children; if you have any concerns, we recommend contacting the property prior to your arrival to confirm that they can accommodate you in a suitable room
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
You will receive an email from the host with check-in and check-out instructions. You will also receive an email from Vrbo with a link to a Vrbo account, which will enable you to manage your booking.

Property is also known as

Private Forest Log Cabin Near Lake Michigan
Private Log Cabin in Forest near Lake Michigan
Private Log Cabin Wilderness Retreat near Lake Michigan

30 acres to yourself, trails, sauna, jet tub, near 3 lakes & Arcadia Bluffs Golf Reviews

Reviews

9.6

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 64 out of 70 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 1 out of 70 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 3 out of 70 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 1 out of 70 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 1 out of 70 reviews

9.6/10

Cleanliness

Reviews

6/10 Okay

Goldie M.

Disliked: Cleanliness
Lovely property and dogs certainly welcome and happy but bed not comfortable upstairs, dishwasher didn’t function properly (and not repaired when requested), and home not nearly as clean as you hope with rental.We damaged an item and paid for that, appropriately. We accidentally took keys when left, returned them, and paid to ship her backup keys to home.Owner seemed disorganized and not efficient when challenges arose (e.g., no idea how to use keyless entry lock on her own property). Owner incessantly contacted us via text amid challenges but didn’t address dishwasher or cleanliness in any way.We loved property but communication with owner was challenging. We should have directly reported issues to VRBO when occurred (rather than owner via text); our mistake for sure and lesson learned. Otherwise, a very special property in a beautiful part of Michigan.
Dogs loved property.
Stayed 28 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Shannon M.

Stayed 8 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Victoria R.

Liked: Cleanliness
We loved staying here! Our dogs had the time of their lives, the house and property were well taken care of, and the host was very responsive.
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Alan A A.

Liked: Cleanliness
We were very happy at Edie's cottage. It's isolated -- which is exactly what we wanted -- and we loved that there were so many acres of woods with trails where we could walk with our dogs. We were grateful that the kitchen was so well-outfitted, and we were delighted with the tv and hot tub. The cottage is also beautifully decorated. We can recommend it heartily for anyone wanting to "get away from it all" and enjoy complete relaxation in a very welcoming space. A lovely experience in every way!
Stayed 8 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jaime M.

Liked: Cleanliness
We really enjoyed our stay. This home has everything that you could ask for. Very peaceful setting with a ton of wildlife. We would definitely stay here again.
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

scott s.

Liked: Cleanliness

Paradise

We found exactly what we wanted: a log cabin in the woods with no people around so that the dogs could run free. We took lots of excursions to nearby towns, hikes, restaurants, and beaches. What a great part of Michigan!
Stayed 30 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Stephanie F.

Liked: Cleanliness

Excellent private getaway rental

Stayed 6 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jennie S.

Liked: Cleanliness

Memorial Day weekend

We loved the property and the house. Problem with the master bath sinks but we just didn’t use them. The balcony was a lovely place to sit and read. We had a fire in the fire pit one night. Never heard anyone else around. The trails were lovely a couple of fallen trees but we went around. The alarm system was slightly annoying, beeping every time someone went in or out but we left the side door open with the screen closed while we were there and solved that problem. The gas station in town is shockingly well supplied for anything we forgot. Great weekend.
Stayed 4 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Sophia P.

Liked: Cleanliness

Perfect for us

The property was beyond our expectations. Our 2 service dogs had chances to be “off duty” while walking the trails with us for miles every day. The home itself was beautiful and comfy.
Stayed 5 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Daryl S.

Liked: Cleanliness

Dog lovers paradise

Nice place. Trails r awesome. Close to everything
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Martin A.

Liked: Cleanliness

Great private getaway!

My family and I stayed here for our ski trip to Chrystal mountain, and it was a we fly as described. Very private with 30 acres and the cabin was super cozy! We spent most of our time in the cozy den downstairs with the fire on and watching the snow fall. Exactly what we were looking for and appreciated the stay.
Stayed 4 nights in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

Laura E.

Liked: Cleanliness

White Christmas

We spent the Christmas Holiday at this house with our black lab. It was lovely. It snowed right as we arrived, so it was absolutely beautiful. The trails were so fun to walk around while our dog ran and played. The fireplace downstairs was cozy. The hot tub and sauna were nice also. The beds were super comfortable. We will be back to check it out in Summer!
Stayed 4 nights in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Laura T., Ada, USA

Liked: Cleanliness

Lovely Getaway in the Woods

This house in the woods is a gem. It is very clean and well kept. All the kitchen appliances are nearly new. The art on the walls throughout the house is attractive. The owner provided many amenities such as books, fire pit, sauna, and a two-person jet tub.The large kitchen had sufficient dishes and cookware. We used it for a long weekend to view the trees in Autumn colors. Although the house is secluded, it is not far from Manistee, Lake Michigan, and various hiking trails. The house and setting exceeded our expectations.
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Paul N.

Liked: Cleanliness

Onekama

This is a beautiful place. The pictures don’t do it justice.
Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Shane M.

Liked: Cleanliness

Fun

We had a great time riding the trails!
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

GEORGE B.

Liked: Cleanliness

Great stay

Awesome property
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Jennifer L.

Liked: Cleanliness

Great cabin

This is our second time at the cabin. We love the property and location
Stayed 7 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Doug G.

Liked: Cleanliness

If you like seclusion.

If you like seclusion this is the place. Nice house, with walking trails on property, good location, only 5 minutes from town, 10 minutes from dog friendly beaches, 20 minutes from Manistee. We would stay here again.
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Jane B.

Liked: Cleanliness

Our 2nd time back!

We love this property, as it's now our second time coming. The VRBO ad listing was exactly as described. The house had a few nice changes to the furniture compared to last year. My Mom and my Son equally enjoyed the property as much as myself. We made good use of the trails with our ATV's as well! I'm definitely planning on coming back again for a third time if we can swing it next year. - Ryan Bollerud & family
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2024

2/10 Terrible

Terri V.

Liked: Cleanliness

Not as expected

Wood box for sauna was empty and directions in the booklet were not accurate as to where to find the wood. Finally got ahold of owner through Vrbo and she got someone out there. Be aware that the pet deposit is a fee and even if dogs don’t shed you still have to pay it. Also place sleeps 6 but have to pay additional fee over 3 people even if 4th is a baby. Not happy with the stay since lawn was not cut and also had to ask for more wood for outside fire pit
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Reginald F.

Liked: Cleanliness

Great time

We had a great time
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Dave C.

Liked: Cleanliness

Winter get away

Spent five nights very nice property. Cozy and well stocked with everything you would need. Loved the fireplace and sayna!
Stayed 5 nights in Jan 2024

10/10 Excellent

Brooke B.

Liked: Cleanliness

Lovely Property & Stay

I stayed here for about four nights with my partner and made a somewhat last minute decision to book, but the experience and communication was wonderful. The directions and given explanation was perfect and the home was so nicely maintained, so it felt cozy and away from the world while also so accessible and updated for anyone who doesn't want a "rustic" experience - you could tell Edie's father put so much love and care into the home.
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

William D.

Liked: Cleanliness
We loved our stay here, the house was spacious and clean
Stayed 8 nights in Aug 2024

6/10 Okay

Bobby M., Adrian, MI

Lake life

Beautiful cabin in the woods.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2024