Manistee Area coupon booklet loaded with a ton of fun!!

*Free coupon booklet with lots of discounts for area shops and activities.

We just had a cancellation for a one bedroom suite for the **4th of July week-end. Call and reserve soon ...It won't last long!!

* Only available for a 3 or more night stay
** 2 night minimum stay

Summer in Onekama!

So sorry that I have not posted in quite some time. I have neglected this page in favor of my face book page. ( Link to face book page on our web site)
FYI: The kitchenette suites are taken for Memorial week end as well as the weekend after. We still have a couple singles, one double and one queen room available. Call soon so you wont be scrambling for a room .....remember this entire area gets filled up and I hate to see people have to go home because there is no vacancies any where!!!

Perch Fishing on Portage Lake, Onekama

Just got word from a fisherman that he caught 14 good size perch. YES!!! I love those Perch!
The one bedroom kitchenette suites are still available for this week-end.

Update Sunday, April 11th: Still plenty of perch being caught on the lake. Some brown trout and walleyes out on the pier as well. Come on up and get your share!

Mention this blog and get your second night half price. (Sunday through Thursday)

Travelers Motel, best place to stay in Manistee County

Come find out what so many people already know. We are the cleanest, friendliest and most economical lodging facility in the Onekama/Portage Lake area. Great shopping, an array of different dining experiences, boat charters, breath taking views, great golf courses including Heathlands, Arcadia Bluffs, Manistee National and many, many more.

But the biggest attraction, by far, in Onekama/Portage Lake is the two lakes! Portage lake is one of the top 10 sports fishing lakes in the State. Its 3000 acres boasts every kind of fish you can think of.(See previous posts for photos).

We also are just a short drive from the Little River Casino. The casino offers our guests Shuttle service to and from the casino as well as coupons worth $5.00 !

Then, of course, you have Beautiful Lake Michigan just a channel away ! Easy access from the 2 public boat launches with little or no waiting. Our salmon fishermen and women return year after year.

This summer season is going to be a great one as our reservation book is starting to get filled up.

Please call soon to reserve your room! We still have some vacancies for July and August.

Hope to see you soon!

Great Ice Fishing & Great Weather on Portage Lake

We still have great ice..over a foot of ice left and lots of great fishing here on Portage Lake, Onekama! Perch, walleye and blue gills ..and plenty of them! Come and see for your self!

We still have one double room and one queen room left for this week-end so hurry and get your reservation.

Jumbo Perch being caught on Portage Lake, Onekama

They are getting some nice jumbo perch out on Portage Lake.YUM! Better get out there and get your share! Both kitchenette suites will be available on Sunday, so get your friends and your shanties and come on up!

Ice fishing on Portage Lake

The ice fishing season is in full swing now. Walleyes and Perch is what I am talking about!

We still have vacancies for this week-end. The larger kitchenette is taken, but the smaller one(sleeps up to 5) is still available.

Travelers Motel and Winter Fun! And now we have free internet

Your winter fun begins here in Onekama at Travelers Motel

Our recent winter festival on Portage Lake was a great success. Fishing tournaments, ice skating and air boat rides provided a fun time for all! Next month will bring more fishing tournaments. They are still in the planning stage and I will post as soon as the dates are set.

We are happy to inform everyone that we now have free internet. So those of you who won't travel without your lap top, inquire at check in.

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2nd Annual Portage Lake Winter Festival

2nd Annual Portage Lake Winter Festival Scheduled forJanuary 16 - 17, 2010

Onekama, Manistee County, Michigan - January 4, 2010 - Onekama residents, businesses and the Manistee County CVB once again come together to present the 2nd Annual Portage Lake Winter Festival, January 16 and 17, 2010. Enthusiastic residents from the Onekama/Portage Lake community and surrounding area participated in last years Ice fishing Contests, the Ice Hole Challenge and the Family Fishing Frenzy, and added an ice skating arena and refreshments to the event. The excitement for this year's festival began in September of 2009, and within a few weeks a handful of organizers, the MCCVB and many volunteers had put together a full weekend itinerary of fun outdoor activities for the entire family, residents and visitors alike. Says Doug Callaway, event organizer and Onekama Business Owner "Last years event brought people outside, even in wintry snow wind and cold, to have some fun with family and friends. It was so much fun that we looked forward to growing this event this year, and creating enough interest to keep it going for years to come." Two days of outdoor activities and events are planned including two Ice Fishing Contests, a 5K Fun Run, Longest Drive and Closest to the Pin Contests, Best Ice Shanty Contest, Snowman Contest along with ice skating and sledding, a cross country ski event, and free refreshments. Air boat rides will also be available. The Ice Hole Challenge, Family Fishing Frenzy, the 5K Fun Run and Comedy Night at Shay's Chop House will occur on Saturday January 16th, the Cross Country Ski Poker Run and Snowman contest occur on Sunday January 17th, and the rest of the events are planned for both days of the festival. The Onekama Village Park and Portage Lake will be the landing area for most of the events and the Air Boat Rides, with sledding offered at the Onekama High School hill and groomed cross country ski and snowshoe trails at Douglas Valley Organic Vineyard on Schoedel Rd. "It is incredibly rewarding to support and promote events such as this when the people who live, work and play here step up and work so hard to make these things happen", says Judy Ball, Executive Director of the Manistee County Convention and Visitors Bureau. "We know that the success of an event always depends on the level of involvement from the community. As residents invite friends and family to join them for the event, the chatter begins to spread. Soon, the word is out and people from all over, who are looking for things to do, get the news about the excitement here and we become a destination. That's the excitement for the CVB, and the reason we budget for, and promote the event." Pre-registration forms for most events are available at Andy's Tackle Box, Sundance Interiors and Onekama Building Supply. For additional information contact Doug Callaway at 231-510-0890 or Judy Ball at 231-690-1910, or visit www.michiganwinterfest.com

Ice Fishing at Portage Lake Onkama

As I am writing this post I am watching the cars and trucks go by with their snowmobiles and ice shanties in tow. I came out of my hibernation long enough to glance down the road at the lake and saw a few shanties already out there, so the ice fishing has begun! As soon as I hear what is biting I will post the info and hopefully some photos.

FYI: We have one room left for New Years Eve. It won't last long, so call ASAP.

Ice Fishing on Portage Lake

Well, I had a break for a few weeks. Mike and I drove down to Nashville TN to visit my sons. So nice to get away.
But, my break is over as the calls are coming in from our ice fishermen. Last year the ice fishing was phenomenal and I am hoping his year is the same.
I will let everyone know as soon as I see the shanties out there, so check back soon.

FYI Reservations are coming in early for next summer already. If you have definite plans to stay next summer, I advise you to reserve now.
I will call everyone in April to confirm.

Check out our cozy, clean and economical rooms!

Here at Travelers Motel you will find the rooms to be very clean and cozy.



Your comfort is our first priority.

The first picture is the breakfast area. you can see the large deck out the window where a view of the lake can be enjoyed.

The next picture is of one of our one bedroom kitchenette suites. This room can sleep up to 7 guests and the price is much lower than any cabins or cottages in the area. There is a gas grill right out side your door as well as a charcoal grill at the picnic/fire pit area.






















We also have single rooms at a great price, as well as doubles ( 2 double beds or queen bed & futon) See photos below


Please make your reservations soon!