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Peaceful Water Front Property

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A lake with a dock and a grassy area.
A wooden dock leading to a house with a deck, a small boat docked, and a calm lake.
A dining area with a wooden table and chairs, a picture on the wall, and wooden paneled walls.
A compact kitchen with wooden cabinets, a built-in oven, a coffee maker, and a refrigerator.
A cozy room with a wooden floor, a white sofa, a wooden table, and a ceiling fan.

Reviews

9.2 out of 10
Wonderful

Highlights

  • Family fun awaits
    Top-rated for families.
  • Sledding nearby
    A rare find — snowy slopes for sledding are just minutes away.
  • Centrally-located
    You're never far from where you need to be with this convenient location.
3 bedrooms1 bathroomSleeps 6

Popular amenities

  • Ski lift privileges
  • Onsite parking available
  • Pet-friendly
  • Kitchen
  • Dock
  • Internet access

Explore the area

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Houghton, MI
  • Place, Houghton–Hancock Bridge
    ‪10 min drive‬
  • Place, Mine Shaft
    ‪10 min drive‬
  • Place, Michigan Technological University
    ‪12 min drive‬
  • Airport, Hancock, MI (CMX-Houghton County Memorial)
    ‪24 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

3 bedrooms (sleeps 6)

Bedroom 1

1 Double Bed

Bedroom 2

1 Queen Bed

Bedroom 3

1 Double Bed

1 bathroom

Bathroom 1

Bathtub · Toilet · Shower only

Spaces

Deck or patio
Kitchen
Garden
Dining area

About this property

Peaceful Water Front Property

Beautiful peaceful bay on the Houghton Canal, great for any water sports, fishing, hunting or just taking in all the beauty the Keweenaw has to offer! There is a deck on each cabin, a deck by the water and a dock. All three cabins are fully equipped with linens, and kitchen ware, cable TV and wifi internet provided. For motor sports enthusiast, these cabins are located roughly 3.5 miles from the nearest trail crossing.

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House Rules

Flexible check-in available (contact host in advance of arrival)
Flexible check-out available (contact host to arrange)
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Children

Children allowed: ages 0–17
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Events

Events allowed
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Pets

Pets allowed
There is an additional $50 cleaning fee for pets.
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Smoking

Smoking is not permitted
Thank you for not smoking.
Please treat the property with care and respect others.

Important information

You need to know

Property # 887322vb
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 not indicated whether there is a smoke detector on the property
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

Houghton

Located in Houghton, this cabin is on the waterfront. Houghton–Hancock Bridge and Quincy Mine are local landmarks, and some of the area's attractions include Mine Shaft and A.E. Seaman Mineral Museum. Rozsa Center for the Performing Arts and Prospector's Paradise are also worth visiting. Enjoy the area's slopes with cross-country skiing and snowboarding, and don't miss out on the snowmobiling and sledging.
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Houghton, MI

What's nearby

  • Houghton–Hancock Bridge - 10 min drive - 11.4 km
  • Mine Shaft - 10 min drive - 11.7 km
  • Isle Royale Houghton Visitor Center - 11 min drive - 12.5 km
  • Michigan Technological University - 12 min drive - 13.6 km
  • Mont Ripley Ski Area - 12 min drive - 12.8 km

Getting around

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

Restaurants

  • ‪McDonald's - ‬10 min drive
  • ‪Taco Bell - ‬10 min drive
  • ‪Culver's - ‬11 min drive
  • ‪Dunkin’ / Baskin Robbins - ‬10 min drive
  • ‪La Cantina Mexican Restaurant of Hancock - ‬11 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Peaceful Water Front Property pet-friendly?

Yes, pets are allowed at this property.

How much is parking at Peaceful Water Front Property?

On-site parking is available at the property.

Where is Peaceful Water Front Property located?

Situated on the waterfront, this cabin is within 9 miles (15 km) of Lake Superior, Breakers Beach and Houghton–Hancock Bridge. Mine Shaft and Isle Royale Houghton Visitor Center are also within 9 miles (15 km).

Reviews

9.2

Wonderful

Reviews are presented in chronological order, subject to a moderation process, and verified unless otherwise labelled.
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Rating 10 - Excellent. 52 out of 76 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 19 out of 76 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 4 out of 76 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 76 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 1 out of 76 reviews

9.2/10

Cleanliness

9.8/10

Check-in

9.8/10

Communication

9.8/10

Location

9.6/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Amazing view, great water access. Close to Houghton.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
stay was Good , weather was perfect
Stayed 13 nights in Sep 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Well located, quiet. Great view
Stayed 7 nights in Sep 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
The views of The Portage are so beautiful. Very peaceful. Nice location.
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2025
Verified review

8/10 Good

Liked: Check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
We were vacationing and had our dogs with us. This was a peaceful location with a yard for the fur babies. It was also great for day trips in the area.
Stayed 7 nights in Sep 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
This property was just perfect for my stay. I was able to work remotely while enjoying the lake view, friends and family came by to swim and enjoy meals together. Very cozy and welcoming. I highly recommend.
Stayed 30 nights in Aug 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Great cabin

Perfect place at a great price for our family to stay while visiting our son at MTU. Beautiful view of portage.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2018
Response from VrboOwner on 6 Mar, 2020
Glad you enjoyed your stay and the view! Thank you :)
Archival

10/10 Excellent

The cottage was wonderful. The view is truly awesome. My husband and I enjoyed our stay.

The cottage was clean and had everything you need. The property is beautiful!!!
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2016
Response from VrboOwner on 6 Mar, 2020
Thank you so much!
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Nice cabin

It had everything we needed for our family of 6. I would recommend staying here.
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2020
Archival

10/10 Excellent

Cute, cozy and clean!

This cabin offers a breathtaking view and a comfortable stay. Owner was great to work with!
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2017
Response from VrboOwner on 6 Mar, 2020
Thank you so much Laura! Glad you enjoyed your stay :)
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Waterfront Living

Great cabin for the week. Loved the water and ability to bring our dog - she lived her best life.
Stayed 5 nights in Jun 2023
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Beautiful canal view

A very cozy clean spacious spot. Easy access and the view of the canal was beautiful. Just minutes from Houghton.
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2023
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Great Property close to Houghton

This was our second stay at this property, both times were exceptional experiences. The pictures are accurate and the place is very clean. Nice view out of the front of the portage canal.
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2022
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Very nice

It's a very nice cabin with everything you need. I was happy with our entire stay. Wish could of stayed longer but we defintley will be back.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2018
Response from VrboOwner on 6 Mar, 2020
Thank you Alicia, glad you enjoyed your stay!
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Nice place on the water

The cabin was very clean and plenty of room. The cable, appliances, and wifi worked well.
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2021
Archival

10/10 Excellent

compact comfortable cabin with a view

It would be hard to get any closer to the water without a houseboat. Views were fantastic, nice outdoor deck as well. Beds were comfortable, internet worked, place was well equipped.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2017
Response from VrboOwner on 6 Mar, 2020
Thank you! Glad you enjoyed your stay.
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

beautiful waterfront

steps from the water. worked well for our needs
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2019
Response from VrboOwner on 6 Mar, 2020
Thank you Matt, glad you enjoyed your stay!
Verified review

8/10 Good

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

Quiet Cabin on the Water

My husband, dog, and I enjoyed our stay right on the canal! The cabin is a little older with some windows and screens needing attention, but it was exceptionally clean and comfortable as our base-camp for adventures around the peninsula. Great proximity to Houghton and Hancock. Easy check-in process. Definitely a positive experience!
Stayed 5 nights in Sep 2024
Verified review

8/10 Good

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

Good

Good time
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Great Graduation Weekend!

Beautiful setting on Portage with an incredible sunrise each day. We watched (and heard) the loons and other water fowl on the lake. Used the firepit one night. Great location - near enough to Houghton while still feeling away from the bustle of town. Plenty of room for our group of 5 to relax. Everyone had an enjoyable time.
Stayed 3 nights in May 2018
Response from VrboOwner on 6 Mar, 2020
So glad you enjoyed your stay! Thank you
Verified review

8/10 Good

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

Quiet Cabin on the Canal

Enjoyed our stay to visit the area and drop of our Tech student. Lots of room, wonderful morning and evening views and quick 10-15 minute drive to / from campus. Great central location for exploring the Keweenaw. My only comment would be that the on-demand hot water heater is a bit wonky and gives you inconsistent water temps in the shower from too hot to too cold in bursts - probably not a huge deal for most, but if you need a relaxing shower it might be a consideration.
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2024
Verified review

2/10 Terrible

Liked: Location
Disliked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, listing accuracy

Bed bugs !

Could have been nice place . Great local . Dirty , busted doors and screens . Most windows did not operate . Plus bed bugs ! I would avoid
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2019
Response from VrboOwner on 6 Mar, 2020
Wow this is a surprise, I'm sorry you had a bad experience, Mark, no one has ever mentioned bed bugs before or after you. Again, sorry.
Verified review

8/10 Good

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

Beautiful location, but property could use some maintenance

The location was everything! Beautiful view of the canal with a perfectly sized cabin. We generally enjoyed our stay. I can’t give the property 5 stars though because there are maintenance issues that should be addressed for future guests. The screen on the window in the kitchen is broken and the screen door to the deck leaves about a 2 inch gap at the bottom. Since the property doesn’t have AC, these should be fixed as soon as possible for summer guests. Our first night, we didn’t notice these screen gaps and thousands of gnats joined us indoors for the evening - and then proceeded to die en masse. We vacuumed the gnat corpses up the next day and went on with our vacation. At least they weren’t mosquitoes. The next evening we closed the back door and only opened windows with working screens for air flow.
Sunrise over the canal
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2025
Verified review

6/10 Okay

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

Beautiful location that needs work

The location in relationship to Houghton was perfect. Not too far out but not downtown. We came to visit out daughter at Michigan Tech and stayed the weekend. The property on the water was beautiful and peaceful. A great get away that allowed us to visit and take in the views. The accommodations left a bit to be desired. The cabin seemed hastily finished: trim was missing. Wires coming out of the wall, miss-matched carpeting in the bedroom, unfinished floors in the other two. Some safety issues that bothered me were nails sticking up from the wooden dock patio. The step down onto the dock. No batteries in a smoke detector and the other one was disconnected. (This may have not been the owner's fault due to tenants cooking, but they should be checked periodically.) there was no hot water in the kitchen which made it difficult to really get the dishes clean. It left me to wonder how clean the previous tenant left them with no dishwasher. If you are looking for a place to crash, this would fit the bill. It's clean and not terrible. Slightly over priced for what you get but we will probably look elsewhere next time we come up to visit.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2023
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Short trip to the keweenaw

The cabin was as advertised. Very convenient to houghton, the keweenaw, and the porkies. We hadn’t been up to the area in years but this short getaway was perfect. As dog owners we appreciated the lack of carpeting and nice yard overlooking the canal.
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2022

About the host

Hosted by Chad McIntyre

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Grew up in the U.P., love to travel myself, I have managed a local power sports business since 2004 and have had rental properties since 2002.

Why they chose this property

This property is located on a beautiful calm part of the Portage Canal and just a few miles from down town Houghton and MTU, it's peaceful yet close enough to town in case you need something. A short drive out the breakers(lake superior) to take in some of the best sunsets in the world.

What makes this property unique

Water sports, outdoor activities. multiple cabins so great for one person, a couple or multiple families.

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