Entire home

Houghton Canal Rocky Shore Retreat

Lakefront holiday home with kitchen and patio

Large yard for fun outdoor activities and room for tents!

Overview
Amenities
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Location

Exceptional

6 bedrooms3 bathroomsSleeps 142600 sq ft

Popular amenities

Dryer
Washer
Air conditioning
Barbecue grill
Kitchen

Explore the area

Houghton, MI

Place, Houghton–Hancock Bridge
‪8 min drive‬
Place, Isle Royale Houghton Visitor Center
‪9 min drive‬
Place, Michigan Technological University
‪10 min drive‬
Airport, Hancock, MI (CMX-Houghton County Memorial)
‪22 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

6 bedrooms (sleeps 14)

Bedroom 1

1 Queen Bed

Bedroom 2

2 Queen Beds

Bedroom 3

1 Queen Bed

Bedroom 4

1 Double Bed

Bedroom 5

1 Queen Bed

Bedroom 6

2 Double Beds

3 bathrooms

Bathroom 1

Toilet · Shower only

Bathroom 2

Toilet

Bathroom 3

Bathtub or shower · Toilet

Spaces

Deck or patio

Porch or lanai

Kitchen

Outdoor play area

Garden

Dining area

About this property

Houghton Canal Rocky Shore Retreat

Large and spacious home on Portage Canal with beautiful views. Fire pit, grill, outdoor eating.
Fully equipped kitchen. Central air conditioning, WIFI, and cable TV. Rural yet close to town (3 miles from all attractions, restaurants, universities, shopping, etc.) All you need to bring is food, soaps, and toiletries. We have plenty of parking for trailers and snowmobilers machines.
Reservations are from Saturday to Saturday (June 15-30, July, and August) Sept-June 15th is a 3 day minimum stay.

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Amenities

Kitchen

Washing machine

Dryer

Air conditioning

Outdoor space

Lake view

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House Rules

Check in after 3:00 PM

Minimum age to rent: 21

Check out before 11:00 AM

Children

Children allowed: ages 0–17

Events

Events allowed

Pets

No pets allowed

Smoking

Smoking is not permitted

Check-out instructions

The host requires you to complete the following before checking out:

Please leave house UNlocked and leave keys and garage door opener on the kitchen counter. Also please text me when you depart. Thank you!

Failure to complete these may result in a negative review from the host.

$500.00 fee for smoking in home.

Please don't have your visitors/guests bring a pet to Rocky Shores Retreat. We really want it to be Pet Free for our guests who suffer with allergies.

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

Parties and events are allowed on site

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 indicated that there is a smoke detector on the property

Safety features at this property include a deadlock

We should mention

A car is required for transport to and from this property

About the area

Houghton

Located in Houghton, this holiday home is in a rural area and on the waterfront. Mine Shaft and Husky Chair Lift are worth checking out if an activity is on the agenda, while those wishing to experience the area's natural beauty can explore Lake Superior and Isle Royale Houghton Visitor Center. Travelling with kids? Consider A.E. Seaman Mineral Museum, or check out an event or a game at Gates Tennis Center. Enjoy the area's slopes with cross-country skiing and snowboarding, and don't miss out on the sledging and ice skating.

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Houghton, MI

What's nearby

Houghton–Hancock Bridge - 8 min drive - 7.3 km
Isle Royale Houghton Visitor Center - 9 min drive - 8.1 km
Michigan Technological University - 10 min drive - 9.6 km
The trail to Copper Harbor - 11 min drive - 9.2 km
Quincy Mine - 12 min drive - 10.3 km

Getting around

Hancock, MI (CMX-Houghton County Memorial) - 19 min drive

Restaurants

‪McDonald's - ‬7 min drive
‪Dunkin’ / Baskin Robbins - ‬6 min drive
‪Taco Bell - ‬6 min drive
‪Culver's - ‬7 min drive
‪Ambassador Restaurant - ‬7 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Houghton Canal Rocky Shore Retreat pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

What time is check-in at Houghton Canal Rocky Shore Retreat?

Check-in begins at 3:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Houghton Canal Rocky Shore Retreat?

Checkout is at 11:00 AM.

Where is Houghton Canal Rocky Shore Retreat located?

Located on the waterfront, this family-friendly holiday home is within 6 mi (10 km) of Great Bear Chase Ski Marathon, Mine Shaft, and A.E. Seaman Mineral Museum. Lake Superior and Michigan Technological University are also within 6 miles (10 km).

About the host

Hosted by Phil & Lori Anderson, Owners

We're a family living a simple life in the Keweenaw Peninsula and enjoying all of its natural beauty.

Why they chose this property

It is a little bit of country close to town.

What makes this property unique

It allows us to enjoy our coffee in the morning sun, barbeques and the boat traffic from the deck, and end our day with a good ole' Copper Country sauna.