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Peacefully Secluded With A Beautiful View Over Looking The Portage Canal

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A compact kitchen with wooden cabinets, a microwave, a stove, and a coffee maker.
A living room with a sectional sofa, a red armchair, and a radiator.
A two-story brick house with a front porch, a covered deck, and a small tree in the front yard.
A lake surrounded by dense forest and hills.
A bedroom with a bed, two windows, a radiator, and a nightstand.

Reviews

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional
Located on the lake, this vacation home features 5 bedrooms and 2 bathrooms, accommodating 10 guests. Enjoy lake views from the patio while engaging in nearby adventure activities like mountain biking and kayaking. The property is pet-friendly and offers access to skiing and golf nearby. Explore attractions such as the Houghton–Hancock Bridge and A.E. Seaman Mineral Museum.

Highlights

  • Family fun awaits
    Top-rated for families.
  • Firepit available
    One of the few properties with a dedicated outdoor firepit.
5 bedrooms2 bathroomsSleeps 10

Popular amenities

  • Onsite parking available
  • Dog-friendly
  • Kitchen
  • Washer
  • Firepit
  • Deck or patio

Explore the area

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Houghton, MI
  • Place, Houghton–Hancock Bridge
    ‪5 min drive‬
  • Place, Mine Shaft
    ‪5 min drive‬
  • Place, Michigan Technological University
    ‪8 min drive‬
  • Airport, Hancock, MI (CMX-Houghton County Memorial)
    ‪20 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

5 bedrooms (sleeps 10)

Bedroom 1

1 Queen Bed

Bedroom 2

1 Queen Bed

Bedroom 3

1 Queen Bed

Bedroom 4

1 Queen Bed

Bedroom 5

1 Queen Bed

2 bathrooms

Bathroom 1

Toilet · Shower only

Bathroom 2

Toilet · Shower only

Spaces

Deck or patio
Kitchen
Garden
Dining area

About this property

Peacefully Secluded With A Beautiful View Over Looking The Portage Canal

Great home with a beautiful view over looking the Portage Canal, circle drive for plenty of parking, only one mile from the snowmobile/ATV trails and only 2.5 miles from downtown Houghton. Close to MTU and Finlandia Univ. 5 bedrooms, one queen bed per room, 2 full bathrooms, one on each floor, a new bar area for entertaining, Direct TV with wifi internet, dishwasher, cook ware, utensils and linens provided. Everything you need!
Our prices include all fees. No hidden fees.

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House Rules

Check in after 4:00 PM
Check out before 11:00 AM
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Children

Children allowed: ages 0-17
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Events

Events allowed: family gatherings and weddings
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Pets

Pets allowed: dogs (limit 1 total)
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Smoking

Smoking is not permitted

Important information

You need to know

Property # 906325
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 and weddings) are allowed on site; maximum attendees: 25
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 not indicated whether there is a smoke detector on the property
This property has outdoor spaces, such as balconies, patios, terraces which may not be suitable for children; if you have concerns, we recommend contacting the property prior to your arrival to confirm they can accommodate you in a suitable room

About the neighborhood

Houghton

Located in Houghton, this vacation home is on a lake. A.E. Seaman Mineral Museum and Houghton County Historical Museum are cultural highlights, and some of the area's activities can be experienced at Mine Shaft and Husky Chair Lift. Rozsa Center for the Performing Arts and Prospector's Paradise are also worth visiting. Enjoy the area's slopes with cross-country skiing and snowboarding, and don't miss out on the ice skating and snowmobiling.
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Houghton, MI

What's nearby

  • Houghton–Hancock Bridge - 5 min drive - 5.9 km
  • Mine Shaft - 5 min drive - 6.3 km
  • Isle Royale Houghton Visitor Center - 7 min drive - 7.0 km
  • Michigan Technological University - 8 min drive - 8.1 km
  • Mont Ripley Ski Area - 8 min drive - 7.4 km

Getting around

  • Hancock, MI (CMX-Houghton County Memorial) - 18 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪McDonald's - ‬6 min drive
  • ‪Taco Bell - ‬6 min drive
  • ‪Dunkin’ / Baskin Robbins - ‬5 min drive
  • ‪La Cantina Mexican Restaurant of Hancock - ‬7 min drive
  • ‪Partanen's Bar - ‬12 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Peacefully Secluded With A Beautiful View Over Looking The Portage Canal pet-friendly?

Yes, this property allows dogs (limit 1 total).

How much does it cost to stay at Peacefully Secluded With A Beautiful View Over Looking The Portage Canal?

As of Aug 27, 2026, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Peacefully Secluded With A Beautiful View Over Looking The Portage Canal on Aug 28, 2026 start from $437, including taxes and fees. This price is based on the lowest nightly price found in the last 24 hours for stays in the next 30 days. Prices are subject to change. Choose your dates for more accurate prices.

How much is parking?

Onsite parking is available at the property.

What time is check-in at Peacefully Secluded With A Beautiful View Over Looking The Portage Canal?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Peacefully Secluded With A Beautiful View Over Looking The Portage Canal?

Check-out is at 11:00 AM.

Where is Peacefully Secluded With A Beautiful View Over Looking The Portage Canal located?

Situated on a lake, this vacation home is within 6 mi (10 km) of Houghton–Hancock Bridge, Mine Shaft, and Isle Royale Houghton Visitor Center. Husky Chair Lift and Mont Ripley Ski Area are also within 6 mi (10 km).

About the host

Hosted by Chad McIntyre

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Local, work at a local power sports business and have had rental properties since 2002.

Why they chose this property

Secluded and quiet with a great view over looking the water and plenty of room in side and out, great for big groups.

What makes this property unique

Quiet, very little traffic on a dead end road with beautiful views.

Languages:

English

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