House in Oskar Bay, along Houghton Portage Canal

9.8

Exceptional

3 bedrooms1 bathroomSleeps 8

Popular amenities

Dryer

Washer

Barbecue grill

Kitchen

Outdoor space

Free WiFi

Explore the area

Houghton, MI

Houghton–Hancock Bridge11 min drive
Isle Royale Houghton Visitor Center12 min drive
Michigan Technological University12 min drive
Hancock, MI (CMX-Houghton County Memorial)22 min drive

This property was comfortable and a good home base for seeing the fall colors in the area.

Linda W.

Oct 4, 2023

Rooms & beds

3 bedrooms (sleeps 8)

Bedroom 1

1 Double Bed

Bedroom 2

1 Queen Bed

Bedroom 3

1 Single Bed and 1 Single Bunk Bed

1 bathroom

Bathroom 1

Bathtub or shower · Toilet

Spaces

Deck or patio

Kitchen

Garden

About this property

Historic Hermanson Fishery fully updated house on Oskar Bay near Houghton, Michigan, located 6 miles from downtown Houghton.
The house is a 3 bedroom/1 bathroom home and sleeps 8 comfortably. It has a full kitchen with everything you’ll need to cook, including a grill on the patio.
Along with 100 feet of lake access on the Portage Canal, there is a dock available so you can bring your boat. The boat launch is located 4 miles away. The water gradually drops off with a sandy bottom, making the location ideal for swimming. A firepit is located near the water.

Property manager

Will D

Premier Host

Languages

English

Amenities

Kitchen

Washer

Dryer

Free WiFi

Outdoor space

Barbecue grill

Front door faces entrance to Centennial Park trails and boat launch.

Kitchen

Washer

Dryer

Free WiFi

House Rules

Check in after 4:00 PM

Minimum age to rent: 21

Check out before 11:00 AM

Children

Children allowed: ages 0–17

Events

No events allowed

Pets

No pets allowed

Smoking

Smoking is not permitted

Damage and incidentals

You will be responsible for any damage to the rental property caused by you or your party during your stay.

Important information

You need to know

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 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

About the area

Houghton

Located in Houghton, this holiday home is on the waterfront. Houghton–Hancock Bridge and Quincy Mine are local landmarks, and some of the area's activities can be experienced at Mine Shaft and The trail to Copper Harbor. A.E. Seaman Mineral Museum and Prospector's Paradise are also worth visiting.

Houghton, MI

What's nearby

Houghton–Hancock Bridge - 11 min drive
Isle Royale Houghton Visitor Center - 12 min drive
The trail to Copper Harbor - 12 min drive
Michigan Technological University - 12 min drive
Quincy Mine - 14 min drive

Getting around

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

Restaurants

McDonald's - 10 min drive
Taco Bell - 10 min drive
Culver's - 10 min drive
Keweenaw Brewing Company - 11 min drive
Ambassador Restaurant & Lounge - 10 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is House in Oskar Bay, along Houghton Portage Canal pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

What time is check-in at House in Oskar Bay, along Houghton Portage Canal?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at House in Oskar Bay, along Houghton Portage Canal?

Checkout is at 11:00 AM.

Where is House in Oskar Bay, along Houghton Portage Canal located?

Situated on the waterfront, this holiday home is within 6 miles (10 km) of Lake Superior, Breakers Beach and Great Bear Chase Ski Marathon. Houghton–Hancock Bridge and Mine Shaft are also within 9 miles (15 km).

9.8

Exceptional

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9.8/10

Cleanliness

9.8/10

Check-in

9.8/10

Communication

9.8/10

Location

9.8/10

Listing accuracy

10/10 Excellent

Linda W.

4 October 2023

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

Fall Colors

This property was comfortable and a good home base for seeing the fall colors in the area.

Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2023

10/10 Excellent

Megan S.

7 August 2023

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

Cute cabin

Cabin was cute and clean, had good water access and great view!

Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Samantha W.

30 July 2023

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

Amazing views, great host

Will was a great host! We had an amazing week. I have a 1 year old, so when we showed up to find an extra booster chair in the kitchen and spare diapers in the bathroom, it was a nice touch. The view of the lake is incredible. The kitchen was fully stocked with pots, pans, silverware, wine opener, etc. which made cooking very easy. The ONLY downside I found was being right on a curve in the road, it was difficult to see cars coming. However, the road is NOT busy, and my 4 year old listens really well. The dock is also far enough from the road, so I wasn’t concerned being down there at all. We have a family cottage nearby so we spent a lot of time there, but I would not hesitate booking this house again. We had a great time. Thanks, Will!

Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Danielle L.

15 July 2023

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

Absolutely perfect!

We had a group of 7 family/friends (5 adults, 2 high school daughters) staying at the cottage for 5 nights while our 3 sons attended hockey camp at MTU this week. The house could not have been more perfect. It was very clean, spacious, decorated adorably and very comfortable. The proximity to the water and dock to tie up our boat was a game changer from the previous years we have stayed up in Houghton and had to put the boat in at the launch downtown each time we wanted to use it. We got to enjoy daily fishing, tubing, kayaking (provided on site), paddle boarding, quiet reading and sunbathing at the waters edge and relaxing cocktails at the bay. It was a quick 10 minute drive to town and easy access to all the peninsula has to offer. The house had everything we needed, but because we were a larger group we did bring extra towels and bought a few wine glasses since there weren’t any in the house. The host, Will, was fantastic with communication for entry and very responsive to our needs. The check out process was simple & easy. Many rental places have you cleaning and stripping beds and even starting laundry then still charge a huge cleaning fee… not here! Just an easy wipe down of counters/table and towels in hamper. Definitely adds to the vibe that you are on vacation! The property & house are even better than described online. 100% recommend renting here and interacting with Will. He’s laid back, kind, & has some great stories. I hope to be able to come back and stay again

Stayed 5 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Ronald S.

9 July 2023

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

Piece of paradise

Enjoyed our stay. Will is very good host. Loved location on lake. Some closets would be nice, very comfortable place. We would definitely stay here again.

Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2023