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Carroll Lake House

4.5333
(15 Reviews)

Capacity

5 Bedrooms
4 Bath
Sleeps 13

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About

Gorgeous two-level home features 5 bedrooms, 4 full bathrooms, a great-room encompassing a fully equipped kitchen, large dining area, and living area. Exterior includes a large deck overlooking the lake, accessible from the living area.
Two bedrooms with adjoining baths are located on the main level, each also with its own access to the inviting deck. Two bedrooms and a third bathroom are located on the lower level. In addition there are two twin beds and a twin roll-away in the common area of the lower level.
A detached bonus room with full bath offers an additional queen bedroom for a private stay from the rest of the house.
A 10-minute walk or a 1-minute drive gets you to a short path and boardwalk to the semi-private shoreline for great swimming in the sandy-bottomed crystal clear waters of Portage Lake.
For nature seekers, take a stroll through the natural trails of the wooded areas of this 8-acre property. Deer and foxes are a common sight. There is also a large open grassy field for any family sporting activities.
A 15-minute drive around Portage Lake takes you to Onekama and all it has to offer, including a city park with its own beach and playground. Great for family picnics.
An additional 10-minute drive around the lake from Onekama and you arrive at the beautiful, expansive public beaches of Lake Michigan.

AMOUNT OF SANDY BEACH AVAILABLE IS SUBJECT TO CHANGE EACH YEAR DUE TO THE RISING AND RECEDING WATER LEVELS.

Pets allowed. Pet fee(s) of $100/pet will apply. 2 pet max.

Features

Amenities

  • House
  • Linens Provided
  • Blender
  • Coffee Maker
  • Cookware
  • Dishes and utensils
  • Microwave
  • Oven
  • Refrigerator
  • Stove
  • Toaster
  • Utensils

Location

  • Manistee

Type

  • House
  • pets considered

Availability

Key
#Night Available#Night Unavailable#Arrive Only#Depart Only
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Reviews

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Annual Family Vacation

July 2023
, Grandville, MI US

Overall
5
Services from rental manager
5
Cleanliness
5
Location
5
Property condition
5

This is the eighth year for our family to take a week-long group vacation with a group of 8 adults, four kids, and this year we had dogs that joined in the fun as well! The property is large (I think 8 acres?) which was wonderful for our active family . The large open meadow provided a great space for our silly games and kickball. There is a .5 mile beautiful marked trail through the woods that was a much -loved activity. There is ample parking, access to a small beach on Portage lake and it is an easy drive to Lake Michigan beaches, including dog-friendly beaches. There is one bedroom/bath that is detached (garage conversion) that worked out really well for our family. There was plenty of gathering space in the main room and on the large porch facing the lake. A large dining table was put to good use at night as we played a wide variety of games (our age ranges were 5-68) Our one question about trash pick up was quickly answered. The reservation process was easy, and I did end up talking to the office three times with questions--and they were very patient! Everyone voted a big 'yes' when asked if this was a place we'd like to visit again.

family vacation reuion

August 2022
, westland, MI United States

Overall
5
Services from rental manager
4
Cleanliness
5
Location
5
Property condition
5

very enjoyable description of house and location very accurate would highly recommend the house.

Great location for Arcadia Bluffs

July 2022
, Hartford, MI US

Overall
4
Services from rental manager
5
Cleanliness
4
Location
5
Property condition
4

Great Portage Lake views from the back deck. Lot's of sleeping space for large groups worked out well, including the separate bedroom in the detached garage. Overall, the house is in good shape though there is no central AC, so it can be humid sometimes depending on the weather, but unless it's really humid outside it stays very cool in the house with the windows open. The basement sleeping area is damp and had a dehumidifier running most of the time we were there. The neighborhood is quiet with a short trail right off the front yard of the house. It is a great rental if you have a dog, though if they chase squirrels, rabbits, or deer, keep an eye on them!

Golf Trip

July 2022
, Selma, IN US

Overall
5
Services from rental manager
5
Cleanliness
5
Location
5
Property condition
5

Great property with quick lake access.

Carroll Lake house

July 2022
, Macolm Twp, MI United States

Overall
4
Services from rental manager
5
Cleanliness
4
Location
4
Property condition
4

It was nice with plenty of room.

Very Nice Property

June 2022
, Plymouth, MI United States

Overall
4
Services from rental manager
5
Cleanliness
3
Location
4
Property condition
4

We had one issue. It was a big issue but the property management team respond so quickly to the problem that I do not go into any more details. Once the problem was corrected we had a wonderful time at the property. The house has a beautiful back desk and is very spacious. The room were comfortable and each bathroom had a shower. My only small complaint was we could not get the TV to work in the basement. But the TV in the main living space worked fine. The beach access is not directly on the property. You have to go across the street to access it. But is nice and a great place to swim. They provide chairs too which is very nice. Overall it was a great place to stay.

Crescent Beach home on Portage Lake

June 2022
, Oak Park, IL US

Overall
5
Services from rental manager
5
Cleanliness
5
Location
5
Property condition
5

Lovely home, amazing view of the lake, short walk to the semi private beach. Fully equipped kitchen. We very much enjoyed our stay.

Family Getaway

August 2021
, Dexter, MI United States

Overall
5
Services from rental manager
5
Cleanliness
4
Location
5
Property condition
4

Great location with plenty of room for our extended family of 9. Used the kitchen for all of our meals without any issues. We liked that the furnishings were comfortable instead of fancy and that we could bring the dog. The beach on Portage Lake was a short walk and Lake Michigan a short drive. Plenty of places to hike, bike and kayak. We had a great week in spite of the rain.

Nestled getaway

August 2020
, Chicago, IL United States

Overall
5
Services from rental manager
5
Cleanliness
4
Location
3
Property condition
4

We had a wonderful stay in Portage Lake area. House is fantastic for large groups. No beach area when we were there but plenty to do in the area.

Nice quite location

August 2019
, Keshena, WI United States

Overall
4
Services from rental manager
4
Cleanliness
4
Location
4
Property condition
2

The location was nice and quite with a great view. The floor plan of the house is great but the furniture and beds need to be updated. Beds were very uncomfortable.Spent most of our stay to the south of the home fun day at the beach in Ludington as there was no beach at the house due to the high water.

Carroll Lake House Review

August 2019
, Muscoda, WI United States

Overall
4
Cleanliness
4
Location
5
Property condition
4

The Carroll Lake House suited our needs. We are a family of 11 members and three dogs. There was plenty of space for sleeping and eating plus two decks with view of Portage Lake. The house had older furnishings and unique personal decor. The one unusual couch by the fireplace could be cleaned or refinished.
The kitchen was well supplied with dishes, pans etc but had only one towel, one cleaning cloth and two hand made potholders. This could be easily added too.
We went to the beach on the other side of Portage Lake-very nice. Also would recommend visiting the Sleeping Bear Sand Dunes and the Arcadia Marsh walk. The store in town was handy with much of what we needed. Meijer store in Manistee was pretty amazing.
Yes, I would recommend this property with the recommendation that the owner/manager add more to the kitchen and bathroom supplies. Paper products/kithchen towels-potholders-etc.

We love Onekama

July 2019
, Royal Oak, MI United States

Overall
4
Services from rental manager
2
Cleanliness
4
Location
4
Property condition
4

The house was clean and fun! We spent the day at the public beach which was family friendly. The layout of the house is great for our large group. HomeAway had very poor communication.

Carrol Lake House

July 2019
, Waterford, MI United States

Overall
5
Services from rental manager
5
Cleanliness
5
Location
5
Property condition
4

We were pleased with our stay. We we’re secluded enough to feel private but not far from areas to get things we needed. The walking path was well marked and enjoyable. We had fun on the lake and really enjoyed the 4th of July parade in Manistee. The house was well stocked and provided everything we needed for a great family vacation.

Lots of outdoor space

August 2018
, GRANDVILLE, MI United States

Overall
4
Services from rental manager
4
Cleanliness
5
Location
5
Property condition
4

My friends and I settled here for a weekend away with a couple of kids. We really enjoyed the large yard, decks, and access to the beach in portage. In addition, the closeness to Lake Michigan was a plus. The house was a little older looking, but clean.

Family vacation 2018

August 2018
, Perrinton, MI United States

Overall
5
Services from rental manager
5
Cleanliness
4
Location
5
Property condition
5

We were very happy with the house, the location, loved Portage Lake and being so close to Lake Michigan... House was very nice!!