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10 out of 10
Exceptional
4 bedrooms3 bathroomsSleeps 173600 sq ft
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Hancock, MI
- Place, Mont Ripley Ski Area8 min drive
- Place, Houghton–Hancock Bridge11 min drive
- Place, Michigan Technological University13 min drive
- Airport, Hancock, MI (CMX-Houghton County Memorial)15 min drive
Rooms & beds
4 bedrooms (sleeps 17)
Bedroom 1
1 King Bed
Bedroom 2
1 Single Bed and 1 Queen Bed
Bedroom 3
1 King Bed
Bedroom 4
2 Single Beds
3 bathrooms
Bathroom 1
Toilet · Shower only · Jetted bathtub
Bathroom 2
Bathtub or shower · Toilet
Bathroom 3
Toilet · Shower only
Spaces
Deck or patio
Porch or lanai
Kitchen
Separate dining area
Garden
Dining area
About this property
Kemp's Rentals Luxurious Executive Retreat Portage Lake-Beach-Firepit & Pavilion
This home Kemp's Portage Lake Log Homes is located next to our Kemp's Carriage House Rental VRBO #703032 and NEW Kemp's Lake Front Guest House VRBO #2225832 Renting all 4 properties allows for groups of up to 51 guests!!
This house is built into a hillside with a main level and a lower walkout level on Portage Lake. This home has 4 bedrooms and 3 full baths, two complete, kitchens with dishwashers, two laundry rooms, plus many amenities. Both kitches have granite counter tops and the house is equipped with a central vaccum system.
This home is 3,600 square feet for living area and 2,200 square feet of deck area. This home is perfect for your vacation in the Houghton and Hancock area of the Keweenaw Peninsula and waterway.
The Main Level:
The large living room has vaulted ceilings, 50' flat screen satellite HDTV, smart tv, surround sound system and two pullout queen size sofas for extra guest. A large walk-in closet for all your gear. Patio doors open onto the large paver walk-around deck furnished with outdoor furniture for sitting and relaxing. There is a complete kitchen including a dishwasher and a laundry room with a washer and dryer.
There are two bedrooms on this level. The master bedroom is furnished with a king-size bed and the attached bathroom has a double skin, shower and a whirlpool tub. The other bedroom has a queen-size bed and a twin mattress in the loft of this bedroom. There is a 2nd full bath with a tub/shower combination. on the main floor. The main level offers over 1800 square feet of living area and 1200 square feet of deck. The interior is finished with the timber frame style. The main floor will sleep 9 guests.
The Walk out lower level:
The lower level is a complete living area with 9' ceilings. The family room is furnished with a 50' flat screen satellite HDTV, smart tv, surround sound system and two pull out sofas: one queen-size and one full-size. There is a dining room and another complete kitchen with a dishwasher. There is a 2nd laundry room with washer and dryer. There are two bedrooms on the lower level with a king-size bed in one bedroom and two twin beds in the other bedroom. There is a full bathroom with a tile walk-in shower with multiple heads. The lower level offers 1800 square feet of living area with over 1000 square feet of covered porch overlooking Portage Lake. Radiaint in-floor heating in the lower level will keep you cozy all year round. The lower level will sleep 8 guests.
We provide bedding and towels; all you have to bring is your consumable goods. We also have a fire pit set up outside overlooking Portage Lake for your evening campfires and a gas grill for outdoor grilling.
This house is located right next door to Sandy Bottom Beach where there is a sandy swimming beach and a boat ramp so bring your boat for cruising on Portage Lake, fishing, or water sports.
We are located on Trail #3 so leave right from the house on your snowmobile.
This house is built into a hillside with a main level and a lower walkout level on Portage Lake. This home has 4 bedrooms and 3 full baths, two complete, kitchens with dishwashers, two laundry rooms, plus many amenities. Both kitches have granite counter tops and the house is equipped with a central vaccum system.
This home is 3,600 square feet for living area and 2,200 square feet of deck area. This home is perfect for your vacation in the Houghton and Hancock area of the Keweenaw Peninsula and waterway.
The Main Level:
The large living room has vaulted ceilings, 50' flat screen satellite HDTV, smart tv, surround sound system and two pullout queen size sofas for extra guest. A large walk-in closet for all your gear. Patio doors open onto the large paver walk-around deck furnished with outdoor furniture for sitting and relaxing. There is a complete kitchen including a dishwasher and a laundry room with a washer and dryer.
There are two bedrooms on this level. The master bedroom is furnished with a king-size bed and the attached bathroom has a double skin, shower and a whirlpool tub. The other bedroom has a queen-size bed and a twin mattress in the loft of this bedroom. There is a 2nd full bath with a tub/shower combination. on the main floor. The main level offers over 1800 square feet of living area and 1200 square feet of deck. The interior is finished with the timber frame style. The main floor will sleep 9 guests.
The Walk out lower level:
The lower level is a complete living area with 9' ceilings. The family room is furnished with a 50' flat screen satellite HDTV, smart tv, surround sound system and two pull out sofas: one queen-size and one full-size. There is a dining room and another complete kitchen with a dishwasher. There is a 2nd laundry room with washer and dryer. There are two bedrooms on the lower level with a king-size bed in one bedroom and two twin beds in the other bedroom. There is a full bathroom with a tile walk-in shower with multiple heads. The lower level offers 1800 square feet of living area with over 1000 square feet of covered porch overlooking Portage Lake. Radiaint in-floor heating in the lower level will keep you cozy all year round. The lower level will sleep 8 guests.
We provide bedding and towels; all you have to bring is your consumable goods. We also have a fire pit set up outside overlooking Portage Lake for your evening campfires and a gas grill for outdoor grilling.
This house is located right next door to Sandy Bottom Beach where there is a sandy swimming beach and a boat ramp so bring your boat for cruising on Portage Lake, fishing, or water sports.
We are located on Trail #3 so leave right from the house on your snowmobile.
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House Rules
Check in after 4:00 PM
Check out before 10:00 AM
Children
Children allowed: ages 0–17
Events
Events allowed
Must have prior approval
Pets
No pets allowed
Smoking
Smoking is not permitted
Can smoke outside of house. Not 420 friendly!
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 are allowed on site
Note from host: Must have prior approval
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 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
We should mention
A car is recommended for transport to and from this property
About the area
Hancock
Located in Hancock, this holiday home is on the beach. A.E. Seaman Mineral Museum and Houghton County Historical Museum are cultural highlights, and some of the area's landmarks include Houghton–Hancock Bridge and Quincy Mine. Mine Shaft and Rozsa Center for the Performing Arts are also worth visiting. Make sure you get close to the area's animals with activities such as game walks and birdwatching.

Hancock, MI
What's nearby
- Mont Ripley Ski Area - 8 min drive - 8.5 km
- Husky Chair Lift - 8 min drive - 8.5 km
- Houghton–Hancock Bridge - 11 min drive - 10.3 km
- Isle Royale Houghton Visitor Center - 12 min drive - 10.7 km
- Michigan Technological University - 13 min drive - 11.7 km
Getting around
Restaurants
- Dunkin’ / Baskin Robbins - 11 min drive
- Library Cafe - 14 min drive
- Keweenaw Brewing Company - 12 min drive
- Ambassador Restaurant - 11 min drive
- La Cantina Mexican Restaurant of Hancock - 10 min drive
Frequently asked questions
Reviews
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Reviews
16 Dec 2025
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2025
10/10 Excellent
Lester M.
6 Oct 2025
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Lester M.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2025
10/10 Excellent
Diane F.
9 Oct 2025
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Diane F.
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2025
10/10 Excellent
Amy D.
18 Aug 2025
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Amy D.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025
10/10 Excellent
Gabe M.
16 Jan 2025
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
High end stay!
Gabe M.
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2025
10/10 Excellent
Mike R.
20 Jul 2025
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Mike R.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2025
10/10 Excellent
Jayme A.
10 Aug 2023
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Beautiful place!
Jayme A.
Stayed 5 nights in Aug 2023
10/10 Excellent
James H.
24 Jun 2025
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great Place for a Family Gathering
James H.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2025
10/10 Excellent
Gayle S.
18 Sept 2024
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
MTU Alumni
Gayle S.
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2024
10/10 Excellent
Emerson P.
21 May 2023
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Perfect for any nearby events in Houghton
Emerson P.
Stayed 3 nights in May 2023
10/10 Excellent
Nancy M.
3 Nov 2023
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Weekend stay
Nancy M.
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2023
10/10 Excellent
Rob S.
15 Jun 2023
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great place on the lake
Rob S.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2023
10/10 Excellent
Robert M.
26 Nov 2023
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Cabin Relaxin
Robert M.
Stayed 7 nights in Nov 2023
10/10 Excellent
chrissy r.
16 Jun 2024
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Amazing stay!
chrissy r.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2024
10/10 Excellent
Ross S.
2 Jan 2020
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Snowmobiling Trip
Ross S.
Stayed 4 nights in Dec 2019
10/10 Excellent
Gail W.
4 Jul 2023
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Perfect home for large gathering
Gail W.
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2023
10/10 Excellent
Denise C.
3 May 2022
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
4th Generation MTU GRADUATION
Denise C.
Stayed 4 nights in Apr 2022
10/10 Excellent
Francis B.
9 Jun 2024
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Beautiful home with lots of space!
Francis B.
Stayed 6 nights in Jun 2024
10/10 Excellent
Patty H.
10 May 2023
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great place with lots of room and beauty
Patty H.
Stayed 3 nights in May 2023
This review was submitted before 2018 and can't be verified.
10/10 Excellent
Ralph B.
11 Aug 2016
Beautiful well kept home in private setting, close to water
Ralph B.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2016
10/10 Excellent
Kim H.
30 Aug 2023
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
The Perfect Send Off Retreat!
Kim H.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2023
10/10 Excellent
Alexander C.
29 Sept 2024
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Beautiful place
Alexander C.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2024
10/10 Excellent
Mairi F.
30 Jun 2024
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great property close to downtown Houghton
Mairi F.
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2024
10/10 Excellent
Tim T.
18 Feb 2026
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Tim T.
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2026
10/10 Excellent
Therese D.
18 Dec 2022
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
MI Tech Graduation Celebration with family
Therese D.
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2022
About the host
Hosted by Sandy
This is one of three of our vacation home rentals we have been in the vacation rental business for 23 years.
Why they chose this property
This house is on Portage Lake and is conveniently located to all the exciting special events, attractions, and recreational opportunities in the Keweenaw Peninsula. Michigan Tech University and Finlandia University are only 6 miles. The well-designed kitchens and the charcoal grill make cooking easy for those who want to eat at home rather than going out to eat.
Outdoor entertaining space across the street with covered pavilion, fire pit and 70' dock. This area shared with the Carriage House guests.
Outdoor entertaining space across the street with covered pavilion, fire pit and 70' dock. This area shared with the Carriage House guests.
What makes this property unique
This home is also a model home featuring Golden Eagle Log Homes. I am an Independant Dealer for Golden Eagle Homes. All three of our vacation rentals are Golden Eagle Log Home packages.
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