Entire home

Cottage On Portage Lake; Close To Mtu; Nature/bike Trails; Snowmobiling

Lakefront cottage with kitchen and patio

Overview
Amenities
Policies
Location

Exceptional

2 bedrooms1 bathroomSleeps 7800 sq ft

Popular amenities

Parking available
Dryer
Pet-friendly
Air conditioning
Washer
Barbecue grill

Explore the area

Chassell, MI

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

Rooms & beds

2 bedrooms (sleeps 7)

Bedroom 1

1 Queen Bed

Bedroom 2

1 Queen Bed and 1 Single Bed

Living Room

1 Queen Sofa Bed

1 bathroom

Bathroom 1

Bathtub · Toilet · Shower only

Spaces

Deck or patio

Kitchen

Garden

Dining area

About this property

Cottage On Portage Lake; Close To Mtu; Nature/bike Trails; Snowmobiling

This 2 bedroom, 1 bath cottage is perfect for your family's getaway. Located right on Portage Lake. This lake is great for skiing, jet-skiing, swimming, tubing, canoe/kayaking. Nice sandy bottom for any lake activity. Also, great for fishing. Large living room with beautiful views of the lake, along with a nice electric fireplace. Very cozy kitchen with all the amenities. Very large deck to enjoy the outdoors anytime of the year. Steps to the water right from the deck. Master bedroom has a queen size bed with views of the lake to greet you in the morning. Second bedroom has a bunk bed system. Top bunk is a single; bottom bunk is a queen size bed. Living room couch pulls out to a queen bed also. Full size bathroom with tub and shower. Full refrigerator and gas oven along with a microwave. Kitchen is fully stocked with cooking, serving, utensils items that you may need. BBQ grill on deck (spring/summer/fall months only). Washer and dryer available on request. Nature/Bike trail steps away from the front door. This trail will bring you right into Houghton or into Chassell. Access to the snowmobile trail system. Minutes from MTU Campus; popular restaurants; downtown Houghton; Mt Ripley is only 8 miles away; Mt Bohemia is 45 minutes.

Add dates for prices

Amenities

Kitchen

Washing machine

Dryer

Pet-friendly

Air conditioning

Outdoor space

Have a question?

Beta

Get instant answers with AI powered search of property information and reviews.

Ask a question

Similar properties

Kitchen
Pet-friendly
Outdoor space
Parking available

House Rules

Check in after 3:00 PM

Check out before 11:00 AM

Children

Children allowed: ages 0–17

Events

No events allowed

Pets

Pets allowed

Smoking

Smoking is not permitted

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 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 first aid kit

About the area

Chassell

Located in Chassell, this cottage is on a lake. Rozsa Center for the Performing Arts and A.E. Seaman Mineral Museum are cultural highlights, and some of the area's attractions include Prospector's Paradise and Mine Shaft. Make sure you get close to the area's animals with activities such as game walks and birdwatching.

View more Cottages in Chassell

Chassell, MI

What's nearby

Nara Nature Park - 4 min drive - 5.8 km
Prospector's Paradise - 5 min drive - 6.9 km
Isle Royale Houghton Visitor Center - 9 min drive - 10.2 km
Michigan Technological University - 10 min drive - 7.6 km
Houghton–Hancock Bridge - 10 min drive - 11.3 km

Getting around

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

Restaurants

‪McDonald's - ‬11 min drive
‪Keweenaw Brewing Company - ‬8 min drive
‪Library Cafe - ‬6 min drive
‪Taco Bell - ‬11 min drive
‪Applebee's Grill + Bar - ‬11 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Cottage On Portage Lake; Close To Mtu; Nature/bike Trails; Snowmobiling pet-friendly?

Yes, pets are allowed at this property.

What time is check-in at Cottage On Portage Lake; Close To Mtu; Nature/bike Trails; Snowmobiling?

Check-in begins at 3:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Cottage On Portage Lake; Close To Mtu; Nature/bike Trails; Snowmobiling?

Checkout is at 11:00 AM.

Where is Cottage On Portage Lake; Close To Mtu; Nature/bike Trails; Snowmobiling located?

Situated on a lake, this cottage is 2.8 mi (4.6 km) from Nara Nature Park and within 6 miles (10 km) of Prospector's Paradise and Rozsa Center for the Performing Arts. Gates Tennis Center and Michigan Technological University are also within 6 miles (10 km).

Exceptional

9.8/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

10/10

Location

10/10

Listing accuracy

10/10 Excellent

Shawn L.

2 Oct, 2025

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

Excellent place to stay!

Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Rachel H.

29 Aug, 2025

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

We loved our stay at the lakeside cabin!

Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Gabrielle R.

25 Sept, 2025

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

This a such a charming and delightful cabin right on Portage Lake. We enjoyed staying there so much. The property is gorgeous and there is a really cool walking/biking trail that used to be train tracks between Chassell and Houghton. We loved Houghton. An amazing place to stay!

Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2025

8/10 Good

patty t.

13 Sept, 2025

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

Really enjoyed the deck and lakefront. Was especially nice for our older dog, lots of yard and path to walk about.

Stayed 6 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

ruth b.

22 Jun, 2025

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

Nice quiet place!

Cute place right on the lake. Everything we needed for a comfortable stay!

Stayed 5 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

kristy d.

1 Jul, 2025

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

Great cabin

Cozy and clean cabin. Randy was great and helpful with any questions we had on the area. Great location for day trips.

Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Dale C.

12 May, 2025

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

Excellent

Nice place

Stayed 3 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Caroline D.

16 Sept, 2025

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

The shower fixtures were a little tricky and could use an update. Besides that everything was excellent.

Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Cathy M.

9 Aug, 2025

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

Perfect cottage! Listing photos are not current, its way cuter!

Stayed 5 nights in Aug 2025

8/10 Good

Vernon W.

4 Jun, 2025

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

Very relaxing.

Stayed 4 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Greg and Lea W.

27 Jan, 2025

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

Excellent stay

Overall experience and stay was excellent

Stayed 6 nights in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

Trina V.

7 Mar, 2025

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

Snowmobiling

The cabin was perfect for our family of 4 and extra dog friendly!

Stayed 4 nights in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Barbara F.

29 Dec, 2024

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

Visiting college son

Was a great location and spot while visiting our son.

Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Kevin C.

5 Feb, 2025

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

Awesome Place

Quite cozy and had everything you wanted plus some.

Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

Lynette P.

29 Mar, 2025

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

Perfect location

Great location for visiting MTU. Cute well furnished cabin. The host was very good at communicating and very welcoming. We really enjoyed our time here.

Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2025

8/10 Good

Joshua L.

18 Aug, 2024

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

It's the U.P.

We liked our stay. Great location.

Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Brian M.

9 Jul, 2025

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

Beautiful relaxing and perfect location

The bike trail into Houghton from the house was a big selling point for us. Great to be able to wake up and ride 25 minutes down to a ton of good breakfast spots. Portage lake is nice. The daugher loved playing in the water. There is a small beach 10 minutes down the bike trail.

Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Julia B.

20 Sept, 2025

Liked: Check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

The cottage was very comfortable and had everything we needed to enjoy our stay. I would recommend minor improvements for us older folks like a higher toilet and/or grab bars for safety. We had a bit of difficulty locating the entry road especially when traveling from the north and had to turn around on several occasions. The main living area is nicely decorated. The bed was very comfortable. Lake access is a bit challenging as the shoreline has concrete blocks from a previous deck installation scattered about. He mentioned that he's going to address this. That would be great! The view eastward is beautiful. We would not hesitate to stay here again.

Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Tim W.

9 Feb, 2025

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

Winter Carnival

Was perfect for 6 of us and so convenient.

Stayed 4 nights in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Phil T.

24 May, 2025

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

Lakeside

Delightful stay. Right on the water. The host communicated promptly to all my questions. Also great WiFi speed. Phil T.

Stayed 4 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jo H.

3 May, 2025

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

Great time

Nice place, clean and homey! Amazing location and views feom the deck. Even though the owners are on the same property they are really noninvasive. If you have queationa, they are quick to respond.

Stayed 4 nights in Apr 2025

8/10 Good

Lisa M.

6 Oct, 2024

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

September in Houghton

The hosts were very easy to work with, the location was wonderful both for the lake frontage and the proximity to Houghton and the property was as advertised.

Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Kevin B.

27 Sept, 2024

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

Excellent Stay!

Thank you for a wonderful stay! We really enjoyed our time at the cabin - it was clean, nicely decorated, and very welcoming. Would definitely stay again and highly recommend!

Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Justin R.

4 Mar, 2025

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

Clean and Cozy

We had a wonderful stay at the cabin. The cabin was very clean and well stocked with everything we needed. The layout gives you plenty of space. The lake front property is awesome, and you are only a few minutes away from town. We would definitely stay again.

Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Brian M.

15 Aug, 2024

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

Fantastic cabin

We loved the cabin and location. We plan to return next year for our vacation.

Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2024

About the host

Hosted by Randy McKay

I have lived in Houghton since 2002, having graduated from MTU in 1988. Moved back to raise my four children and enjoy the beautiful area.

Why they chose this property

Purchased this property because of the beautiful views of Portage Lake. Moved from the area after graduating from MTU and decided this would be place to raise my family.

What makes this property unique

Lived in this cottage for years before building my permanent home on the same property. The views of the lake--whether its early morning sunrises or watching the every changing colors turn into night are breathtaking. Very serene and peaceful.