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30 acres, steam sauna, hot tub, 7 beds, sleeps 10. We LOVE dogs!

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A wooden cabin with a balcony, surrounded by snow-covered trees.
A living room with a stone fireplace, a sofa, a coffee table, and a door with a window.

Reviews

9.8 out of 10
Exceptional

Entire home

3 bedrooms2 bathroomsSleeps 6167 sq m

Popular amenities

  • Hot tub
  • Kitchen
  • Washing machine
  • Dryer
  • Pet-friendly
  • Free Wi-Fi

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Onekama, MI
  • Place, Portage Lake
    ‪9 min drive‬
  • Place, Little River Casino
    ‪19 min drive‬
  • Place, Arcadia Bluffs Golf Course
    ‪20 min drive‬
  • Airport, Manistee, MI (MBL-Manistee County-Blacker)
    ‪21 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, steam sauna, hot tub, 7 beds, sleeps 10. We LOVE dogs!

Premium luxury accommodations on 30 100% private acres. Your personal spa retreat! ALL Brand new LG appliances (kitchen, laundry, TV), new top of the line easy-to-use dry / steam 6 person sauna with Himalayan Salt , new 4 dimensional heated massage chair, new commercial grade 4 person jet hot tub, all new premium 10-12” memory foam mattresses, new 100 cotton towels, spa towels, and sheets. New Down filled pillows and blankets. New walk-in shower. Doggie vacation - New dog area with large attractive cage, beds, bowls, toys, towels, etc. Entire first floor has been completely remodeled. Entire cabin sleeps 10 in 7 beds. 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 hiking trails. 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 on second floor; 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.
Holidays - decorations available if you wish to decorate and you may select a tree from the forest.
5-15 minutes from Lake Michigan, Portage Lake, Bear Lake, and Arcadia Buffs.

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 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.

Our Facebook page; https://www.facebook.com/share/1AQdt34CmP/?mibextid=wwXIfr

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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 14 minutes from Little River Casino
30 acres, steam sauna, hot tub, 7 beds, sleeps 10. We LOVE dogs! offers its guests a hot tub, a sauna, and a fitness centre. 30 acres, steam sauna, hot tub, 7 beds, sleeps 10. We LOVE dogs! 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

  • Wheelchair-accessible parking and van parking available
  • 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

  • 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.
  • 2 accessible parking spaces
  • 2 steps to reach entrance
  • Handrails in stairways
  • Hardwood flooring in public areas
  • Tile flooring in public areas
  • Upper floors accessible by stairs only
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking
  • Wheelchair-accessible van parking
  • 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

  • Double-glazed windows
  • Garden
  • Humane treatment of captive wild animals
  • Local artist showcase
  • Locally-owned and organised tours and activities
  • Some LED lighting used
  • Unit size: 1,800 square feet
  • Water-efficient toilets

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, steam sauna, hot tub, 7 beds, sleeps 10. We LOVE dogs! Reviews

Reviews

9.8

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 67 out of 73 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 1 out of 73 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 3 out of 73 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 1 out of 73 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 1 out of 73 reviews

9.6/10

Cleanliness

Reviews

Verified

10/10 Excellent

Victoria R.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
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
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Jaime M.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
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
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Nena S.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Our host was available to help offering to plow us out during a snowstorm. Ready to offer advice on how best to use the house/property.
Snowshoeing on the various trails allowed us to see a variety of wildlife
Stayed 10 nights in Dec 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

William D.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
We loved our stay here, the house was spacious and clean
Stayed 8 nights in Aug 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

GEORGE B.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Great stay

Awesome property
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Jennifer L.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Great cabin

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

10/10 Excellent

Peter Z.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, location, listing accuracy

Beautiful cabin in remote setting

We really enjoyed this stay. The facility was just what we wanted: remote, cosy, quiet.
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

scott s.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

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
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Mary P.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Beautiful property!

We loved the privacy and natural beauty of this property!
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Michelle E.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Stay in the forest

It was a beautiful location and we had a rested vacation!!
Stayed 7 nights in Feb 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Daryl S.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location

Dog lovers paradise

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

10/10 Excellent

Reginald F.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Great time

We had a great time
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Dave C.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

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
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Martin A.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

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
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Deni H.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Cabin in the woods

Peaceful with lots of local things to do.
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Doug G.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

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
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Alan A A.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
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
Verified

6/10 Okay

Bobby M.

Liked: Check-in, location

Lake life

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

10/10 Excellent

Mark M.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Great winter week in Onekama, Mi.

We loved the seclusion that this property provides. A great location for peace and quiet. If you seek seclusion this is the place.
Stayed 9 nights in Jan 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Shane M.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Fun

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

10/10 Excellent

Jennifer L.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Wonderful property!

Loved having trails right out the door. The house was nicely decorated and spacious. We loved sitting by the firepit.
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Sophia P.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

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
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Nathan S.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Wonderful, custom cabin in the woods

Loved this home. Secluded, custom built cabin on a hill in some beautiful wooded property. One can tell that this place was built with love.
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Melinda M.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Christmas 2023

We went here for our family vacation! We had so much fun. House was cozy, land and walking trails was amazing would definitely stay again!
Stayed 8 nights in Dec 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Jeannie H.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Quiet time

We enjoyed our recent and so did our 3 yr old golden! Very peaceful and very comfortable we will be back!
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2023