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Lakehome near Houghton with Outdoor Sauna!

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A lakeside patio with a wooden table and chairs, a covered seating area, and a view of the lake.
A living room with two sofas, a small table with a lamp, and a patterned rug.
A grassy area with trees and a small building near a body of water.
A spacious living room with a fireplace, wooden flooring, and a dining area with chairs and a table.
A spacious kitchen with wooden cabinets, a dining table with chairs, and a refrigerator.

Reviews

10 out of 10
Exceptional

Highlights

  • Room to spread out
    Enjoy spacious layout that give everyone more room to relax.
  • By the lake
    Guests love the beautiful lakefront location.
3 bedrooms2+ bathroomsSleeps 10

Popular amenities

  • Onsite parking available
  • Kitchen
  • Washing machine
  • Air-conditioning
  • Barbecue grill
  • Deck or patio

Explore the area

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Chassell, MI
  • Place, Portage Lake
    ‪1 min walk‬
  • Place, Michigan Technological University
    ‪5 min drive‬
  • Place, Houghton–Hancock Bridge
    ‪11 min drive‬
  • Airport, Hancock, MI (CMX-Houghton County Memorial)
    ‪24 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

3 bedrooms (sleeps 10)

Bedroom 1

1 Queen Bed

Bedroom 2

1 Single Bed and 1 Queen Bed

Bedroom 3

1 Queen Bed and 1 Child Bed

2 bathrooms, 1 half bathroom

Bathroom 1

Bathtub or shower · Bathtub · Toilet

Bathroom 2

Toilet

Sauna

Toilet · Shower only

Spaces

Deck or patio
Kitchen
Outdoor play area
Garden
Dining area

About this property

Lakehome near Houghton with Outdoor Sauna!

Three bedroom lakehome 5 minutes from Michigan Technological University, on beautiful Portage Lake. All the amenities of home, including 3 queen sized beds, a twin bed, and a pull-out couch, for sleeping up to 10!
New appliances include a full kitchen with a dishwasher, and a laundry in the basement. The main bathroom has a tub/shower, and there is plenty of space to spread out in the living room. Cable TV and WiFi are provided.
The outdoor sauna sits a few steps from the water, and is perfect for sauna / swim activities! There is also a gazebo on the lakeshore that offers a comfortable place to sit with shelter and a great view of the lake and swimming area. The lake bottom is sand and ranges from zero to 3 feet in depth near the dock. A rock fire ring near the lake is a perfect way to spend the evening with friends by the fire, roasting marshmallows.
We have 2 kayaks and 4 bikes in the basement that you are free to use to explore the lake, or the miles long waterfront trail from MTU through Chassell.
Portage Lake is a great fishing lake because it is open to Superior, with Walleye, Pike, Bass and much more. The sauna is perfect for summer use, but must be winterized in the fall, October 15th through May 1st.

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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

No events allowed
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Pets

No pets allowed
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Smoking

Smoking is not permitted
Propane is available for the grill, with 2 tanks. If you do run out, just swap tanks and exchange the empty one in town at your convenience .

Important information

You need to know

Property # 1154776vb
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
On-site parties or group events are strictly prohibited
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

About the area

Chassell

Located in Chassell, this holiday home is on a lake. Gates Tennis Center and Husky Chair Lift are worth checking out if an activity is on the agenda, while those looking for area attractions can visit Prospector's Paradise and Rozsa Center for the Performing Arts. A.E. Seaman Mineral Museum and Mine Shaft are also worth visiting. Jet skiing, kayaking and waterskiing offer great chances to get out on the surrounding water, or you can seek out an adventure with mountain biking nearby.
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Chassell, MI

What's nearby

  • Portage Lake - 1 min walk - 0.1 km
  • Michigan Technological University - 5 min drive - 8.4 km
  • Isle Royale Houghton Visitor Center - 8 min drive - 11.3 km
  • Houghton–Hancock Bridge - 11 min drive - 12.4 km
  • Keweenaw National Historical Park Headquarters - 28 min drive - 36.0 km

Getting around

  • Hancock, MI (CMX-Houghton County Memorial) - 22 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪McDonald's - ‬11 min drive
  • ‪Taco Bell - ‬11 min drive
  • ‪Keweenaw Brewing Company - ‬8 min drive
  • ‪Dunkin’ / Baskin Robbins - ‬10 min drive
  • ‪Library Cafe - ‬6 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Lakehome near Houghton with Outdoor Sauna! pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

How much is parking at Lakehome near Houghton with Outdoor Sauna!?

On-site parking is available at the property.

What time is check-in at Lakehome near Houghton with Outdoor Sauna!?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Lakehome near Houghton with Outdoor Sauna!?

Checkout is at 11:00 AM.

Where is Lakehome near Houghton with Outdoor Sauna! located?

Situated on a lake, this holiday home is 0.3 mi (0.6 km) from Portage Lake and within 6 miles (10 km) of Nara Nature Park and Prospector's Paradise. Rozsa Center for the Performing Arts and Gates Tennis Center are also within 6 miles (10 km).

Reviews

10

Exceptional

Reviews are presented in chronological order, subject to a moderation process, and verified unless otherwise labelled.
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Rating 10 - Excellent. 32 out of 33 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 1 out of 33 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 0 out of 33 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 33 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 33 reviews

10/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

10/10

Location

10/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Todd G.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Everything was great!
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Leah R.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Lake view was amazing and the property was very clean and comfortable!
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2025
Response from VrboOwner on 10 Nov, 2025
Thanks for the great review!
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Ann L.

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

Family get-together

Great place--convenient to everything in the Keewenaw Peninsula!
Stayed 5 nights in May 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Cheryl C.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
The house was clean and very spacious! The bedrooms were spaced out so we didn’t disturb others when they were sleeping. We could come together in the spacious living room and kitchen. The yard was beautiful with all of the fall leaves and there was plenty of room for the kids to run around. Can’t wait to stay again and probably in the summer so we can enjoy the beach/water.
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2025
Response from VrboOwner on 4 Nov, 2025
Thanks for the great review! Happy to hear that you enjoyed your stay, look forward to having you stay again!
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

James V.

Very nice place to stay.

Overall experience was very good. The house was clean and comfortable.
Stayed 5 nights in Jan 2018
Response from VrboOwner on 28 Mar, 2020
Thank you James, I'm glad you enjoyed it!
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Larisa W.

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

Great place!

Great spot on the lake! Beautiful view. Sandy and shallow so kids can swim, yet easy for them to paddle board or kayak out. The house is nice, clean, and spacious! Large bedrooms and a well-kept kitchen. Would stay here again!
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2024
Response from VrboOwner on 30 Jun, 2024
Thanks for the great review! Glad that you enjoyed your stay!
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

James H.

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

Fishing trip

Had a great time, met your neighbors and gave them some fresh walleyes!
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2022
Response from VrboOwner on 1 Jul, 2022
No wonder they were so complimentary! Thank you!
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Robert M.

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

House on Portage Lake

A very comfortable place to stay. Kids enjoyed the kayak and bike. Beautiful walking trail along the lake. Well-supplied house and lovely gazebo. Great location for day-tripping the Keweenaw Peninsula and Porcupine Mountains. We would like to stay there again sometime.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2022
Response from VrboOwner on 3 Aug, 2022
Thanks for the great review! Glad to have you stay again!
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

jacob g.

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

Memorial weekend

Beautiful cabin on an equally beautiful lake. Short distance to the ORV trails. Wesley was very accommodating to our group with 4 trucks and trailers. The sauna was very nice and there was plenty of room for everybody to sleep comfortably.
Stayed 4 nights in May 2019
Response from VrboOwner on 28 Mar, 2020
Jacob, thank you for the great review! Glad you enjoyed everything, and glad to have you stay again, anytime!
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Tena V.

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

A relaxing getaway or base for exploring the Keweenaw

We thoroughly enjoyed our stay at this property! The house was spotless when we arrived. Although we were usually out and about experiencing the Keweenaw Peninsula, the house on Portage Lake was a relaxing place to return to each evening. There were 5 of us- my husband and I, my parents, and our 13yo nephew, who enjoyed fishing off the dock with his grandpa, basking in the sauna with his uncle, and kayaking. My mom and I loved the view. I don't think we turned on the TV even once the whole week. It's a great spot for an "unplugged" vacation, though the high speed WiFi works great and we had excellent cell service (Verizon). There are many places in the Keweenaw Peninsula where I was glad I'd downloaded offline maps so we could still navigate in GPS mode, but we had a strong signal at the house. Although the house has a nice "cottage-y" feel, Houghton is just 10 or so minutes away with everything you could want: Walmart, Walgreens, fast food, restaurants and coffee shops. The house includes everything you need for cooking, plus towels, sheets, and plenty of extra blankets, so all we needed to pick up was meals for the week at Walmart and bait, which many gas stations have. The room with the nautical theme is on the side of the house facing the lake. All 3 bedrooms are really nice, though. The room with the queen bed and daybed is the largest and the half-bath is in the hallway just outside it. The full bath is near the other two rooms. My husband really enjoyed taking a cool shower in the hot sauna, and our nephew would shower out there as well, so really just my parents and I used the shower in the house. It was nice having options for everyone, and no one ever had to wait. There are games and puzzles in a closet off the dining room. It would have been fun to take some out to the enclosed lakeside gazebo if we'd been around more. The gazebo has furniture to sit on and a small table. In the yard are chairs around a campfire ring. In the basement is a washer and dryer, and it was wonderful that we were allowed to use it so we didn't have to pack as much. We did just a couple mid-week loads and were good to go for the rest of the trip. The house is centrally located in the peninsula, which was nice since our daily excursions took us anywhere from Copper Harbor to the Porcupine Mountains. It wasn't much more than an hour to get anywhere we went during the week. It was a comfortable, welcoming house, and we would definitely stay there again.
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2022
Response from VrboOwner on 16 Aug, 2022
Thanks for the great feedback! We will be happy to have you stay again! Next summer we will have a second Kayak!
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Mary G.

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

Lake House

The property was very clean and well stocked in regards to the kitchen and linens. Overall, very comfortable. We look forward to staying there again next summer!
Stayed 6 nights in Aug 2021
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Kimberly R.

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

Lake Portage gem

This home was exactly what we expected. Beautiful view, friendly neighbors. We loved walking the path in the mornings, watching the eagle, and just relaxing by the lake. We enjoyed everything!
Stayed 8 nights in Aug 2021
Response from VrboOwner on 20 Aug, 2021
Thank you for choosing us for your stay, and thank you for the great review!
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Dianne H.

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

Great property

Just like advertised. Clean lakefront home. Beautiful view
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2021
Response from VrboOwner on 14 Jul, 2021
Thank you for choosing us for your stay!
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Charlotte H.

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

Great experience

We had the best time at this property. It had everything we needed to have a carefree enjoyable experience. I highly recommend this property and will be returning if available in the future.😊
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2021
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Karen S.

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

Weekend Trip

Had a great time at Wes's place. House was very clean. Wes was very easy to deal with. Answered our question right away. We enjoyed the sauna and fire pit. Would definitely stay there again.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2021
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Becky K.

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

Would come back in a heartbeat!

We had a wonderful time! Great location, right on the water but also close to 2 towns with stores and restaurants and anything else you might need. Home was clean and had everything we needed. The sauna was amazing, we used it nearly every day! Fires every night were the perfect ending to our days at the lake. Thank you for sharing this great place!
Stayed 5 nights in May 2021
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Teresa N.

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

Such a pretty spot!

Beautiful and cozy....the perfect place to unwind after some really long days. The sauna was perfect to melt away any stress and cooling down while gazing at the lake was so relaxing.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2021
Response from VrboOwner on 29 May, 2021
Thanks for the nice review! The sauna is my favorite part of the property, glad that you enjoyed it!
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Alisha W.

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

Great Stay and Amenities

Property is perfect! Bigger than we needed for just a couple but it was perfect. The outside area and sauna were a definite plus
Stayed 5 nights in Aug 2020
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Mary G.

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

Rugger Mom

We had a wonderful week in Chassell and the surrounding area.! The house, sauna and gazebo were enjoyed by all. Everything was clean, in good repair and well stocked for our needs. We look forward to staying here again next summer.
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2020
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

craig s.

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

PERFECT SUMMER VACATION

Great experience!!
Stayed 14 nights in Jul 2020
Response from VrboOwner on 28 Jul, 2020
Thank you Craig, see you next summer!
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Scott L.

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

U.P. Getaway

On the lake and absolutely beautiful!
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2020
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Mary J.

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

Nice!

Everything was great!
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2019
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Gayle S.

Peaceful lake home near Houghton, Michigan

We loved the lake front home for 9 days and would return. The sunrises, with coffee in hand, were breath taking and relaxing. We enjoyed the sauna and campfire nightly. The creek and walking trail was fun to explore with grandkids. The house was exceptionally clean and well stocked.
Stayed 9 nights in May 2018
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Laurena C.

Awesome place!

Was up to move my son back from Hancock (MTU student). We had 5 adults and 6 on the last night after my son was moved out. There is nothing but space in this house. The rooms are great size and the beds were very comfortable. The house is very well kept and has great updates. The living room furniture was very comfortable as well. The kitchen had tons of room and was stocked with all you need. The sauna was awesome. The guys enjoyed that pretty much every night. My MTU student has become quite the sauna enthusiast and gave this one 2 thumbs up for sure! It was nice have the restroom in the sauna for the nights we had fires. We even enjoyed the lake house one evening to play cards when it was a little to cold for a fire. Loved the path on the property. I was able to make a 4 mile round trip walk to Chassell a couple of days. Wish I had something like that at my home! Needless to say it pretty much has it alL! The only drawback is the house being super close to 41 and the traffic noise. If you are from the city this may be nothing but if you live rural like I do I was sensitive to it. Would definitely stay again! Lastly, Wes is super accommodating and friendly to work with. Thank you for sharing your great place!
Stayed 4 nights in May 2018
Response from VrboOwner on 28 Mar, 2020
Thank you for the great feedback! I would recommend the small bedroom with the sailing motif on the Lake side as the quietest bedroom, for next year. We are happy that you enjoyed the other nice benefits that we could offer!
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Laura L.

Great house, great views, great location!

We were very happy with our stay. The home is very comfortable, great layout, spacious and privacy for 3 bedrooms. One bedroom is so large it would easily accommodate 4 people. We loved the firepit outside near the lake where we could enjoy the incredible views of the lake. The 2nd bathroom located in the sauna would provide very convenient facilities near the action and play outside near the water's edge. You can see the adorable sauna house in the picture taken from the dining room. All the comforts of home, all the excitement of the lake and all the convenience of being near MTU and "downtown" Houghton.

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