Peacefully Secluded With A Beautiful View Over Looking The Portage Canal

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Entire home

over looking Portage Canal from the yard.

Overview
Amenities
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Location
Host

Exceptional

5 bedrooms2 bathroomsSleeps 102500 sq ft

Popular amenities

Dryer
Washer
Kitchen
Parking available
Pet-friendly
Outdoor space

Explore the area

Houghton, MI

Houghton–Hancock Bridge
‪6 min drive‬
Isle Royale Houghton Visitor Center
‪7 min drive‬
Michigan Technological University
‪9 min drive‬
Hancock, MI (CMX-Houghton County Memorial)
‪20 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

5 bedrooms (sleeps 10)

Bedroom 1

1 Queen Bed

Bedroom 2

1 Queen Bed

Bedroom 3

1 Queen Bed

Bedroom 4

1 Queen Bed

Bedroom 5

1 Queen Bed

2 bathrooms

Bathroom 1

Toilet · Shower only

Bathroom 2

Toilet · Shower only

Spaces

Deck or patio

Kitchen

Garden

Dining area

About this property

Great home with a beautiful view over looking the Portage Canal, circle drive for plenty of parking, only one mile from the snowmobile/ATV trails and only 2.5 miles from downtown Houghton. Close to MTU and Finlandia Univ. 5 bedrooms, one queen bed per room, 2 full bathrooms, one on each floor, a new bar area for entertaining, Direct TV with wifi internet, dishwasher, cook ware, utensils and linens provided. Everything you need!

Property manager

Chad McIntyre

Languages

English

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Amenities

Kitchen

Washer

Dryer

Pet-friendly

Outdoor space

Lake view

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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

Events allowed: family gatherings and weddings

Pets

Pets allowed: dogs (limit 1 total)

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

Parties and events (including family gatherings and weddings) are allowed on site. Maximum attendees: 25

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

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 on a lake. A.E. Seaman Mineral Museum and Rozsa Center for the Performing Arts are cultural highlights, and some of the area's activities can be experienced at Mine Shaft and Husky Chair Lift. Make sure you get close to the area's animals with activities such as game walks and birdwatching.

Houghton, MI

What's nearby

Great Bear Chase Ski Marathon - 6 min drive - 5.9 km
Houghton–Hancock Bridge - 6 min drive - 5.5 km
Isle Royale Houghton Visitor Center - 7 min drive - 6.3 km
Michigan Technological University - 9 min drive - 7.7 km
Portage Health - 11 min drive - 8.8 km

Getting around

Hancock, MI (CMX-Houghton County Memorial) - 18 min drive

Restaurants

‪McDonald's - ‬6 min drive
‪Taco Bell - ‬6 min drive
‪Culver's - ‬6 min drive
‪Keweenaw Brewing Company - ‬6 min drive
‪Burger King - ‬6 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Peacefully Secluded With A Beautiful View Over Looking The Portage Canal pet-friendly?

Yes, this property allows dogs (limit 1 total).

What time is check-in at Peacefully Secluded With A Beautiful View Over Looking The Portage Canal?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Peacefully Secluded With A Beautiful View Over Looking The Portage Canal?

Checkout is at 11:00 AM.

Where is Peacefully Secluded With A Beautiful View Over Looking The Portage Canal located?

Situated on a lake, this holiday home is 2.9 mi (4.7 km) from Great Bear Chase Ski Marathon and within 6 miles (10 km) of Houghton–Hancock Bridge and Mine Shaft. Isle Royale Houghton Visitor Center and The trail to Copper Harbor are also within 6 miles (10 km).

9.4

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8.8/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Check-in

9.8/10

Communication

10/10

Location

9.8/10

Listing accuracy

10/10 Excellent

Tommy P.

17 Feb, 2025

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

Awesome place!

The house was clean and fit our stay perfectly! I loved the bar!

Stayed 5 nights in Feb 2025

8/10 Good

David S.

5 Feb, 2025

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

Review

Small leak in the kitchen sink

Stayed 6 nights in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

Greg H.

7 Jul, 2024

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

Great stay inHoughton

Nice roomy house with a bar.

Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2024

8/10 Good

Ruth N.

29 Apr, 2024

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

Nice but there were Issues

Overall our stay was lovely. We came to Houghton for the graduation at MTU. There were some issues with the property that we all felt needed to be addressed before the next renters used the property. The main issue was the upstairs toilet was not able to flush as the tank did not fill up. (Or filled up very slowly.) There was no dishwashing tabs so we had to hand wash all the dishes and when we filled up the dishwasher on the last day, the door of the dishwasher did not shut correctly. The handle on the microwave was broken on the bottom. Two of the faux leather chairs in the living room were partially broken and you felt unsafe sitting in them. The shower in the upstairs bathroom could be cleaned - as there were black spots between the tiles in the grout. Also the upstairs bathroom sink should be replaced - looks a bit worn and used. We mentioned most of these to the owner and hopefully he will read this review and correct the additional items in these comments. We did leave a day early due to the toilet issue as it was difficult for some of our party to go downstairs to use the bathroom. So the positive was that we could all be together in the same house and we had a mini-family reunion.

Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2024

10/10 Excellent

David S.

6 Feb, 2024

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

Snow

Great

Stayed 6 nights in Jan 2024

10/10 Excellent

Peter B., YPSILANTI

20 Dec, 2023

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

Graduation Stay

Son Graduated from MTU. We were able to stay here and participate in all of the activities we chose. Liked being remote and being able to overlook the Portage river

Stayed 5 nights in Dec 2023

10/10 Excellent

Judy G.

9 Oct, 2023

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

Houghton trip

The trip was sad because it was for my brothers funeral but it was so nice to be able to stay together with my remaining brothers and sisters in the same house. We haven’t stayed in the same house for over 50 years. The house was not as modern as the houses we live in but reminded us of our grandparents houses in the houghton area where we spent our vacation every year when kids.

Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2023

8/10 Good

Tina S.

30 Jul, 2023

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

Convenient location

In for the week on a project. Convenient location. Could upgrade a few amenities (new towels!)

Stayed 9 nights in Jul 2023

6/10 Okay

Yvonne S.

16 Feb, 2023

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

Rough around the edges.

This property served the purpose of providing a place to sleep. Heating was tricky and a radiator dripped into a pan that we had to dump periodically. One bed broke as someone sat down to remove their shoes. The owner came the next day to do a temporary fix. Fortunately there was an extra bed. Mysteriously, there was dog poop in the house after the owner fixed the bed. The kitchen had very little for cooking products and utensils. One chair in the living room was broken. Bathroom towels in second bathroom were raggedy. Snow was plowed nicely but no salt on the cement steps up to the house. We will not be returning.

Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2023

10/10 Excellent

Connor G.

18 Jan, 2023

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

Good location

Pretty good 👍

Stayed 4 nights in Jan 2023

10/10 Excellent

Bruce E., Fort Wayne, IN

27 Oct, 2022

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

On the road working. Nice to stay at a house instead of a hotel.

We had a nice relaxing atmosphere after working all day. Cooked some good meals. Easy to rent at an reasonable rate. Thanks for everything.

Stayed 14 nights in Oct 2022

6/10 Okay

Lori W.

8 Oct, 2022

Liked: Check-in, communication, location

Disliked: Listing accuracy

Couple of things…

Could not find smoke detectors. Probably not a huge deal, but a little odd. Outlets in kitchen didn’t work, had to set up toaster and coffee machine near the bar. Also, be forewarned-dogs not allowed on furniture. My Boston isn’t allowed on furniture so not a big deal for me but the property description does not mention a punitive additional fine of $100 in pets get on furniture. The house is warm, shower on main floor works great - lots of pressure and nice hot water. Location was fantastic for exploring Houghton/Hancock, Keewenaw Peninsula and Porcupine Mountains! Laundry room is great, lots of gear storage opportunities. Direct TV was very limited, ran to Walmart for HDMI cable to stream from computer and could only figure out how to get hdmi port 2 to work which involved having to switch out house cable with mine when we watched Direct TV. Also, the refrigerator door was a pain in the next to close. Spot is peaceful and house is plenty roomy. Pet peeve at many VRBO’s - terrible lighting with no bedside tables in master.

Stayed 7 nights in Oct 2022

8/10 Good

Shellie F.

26 Sept, 2022

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

Houghton MI

We had 4 couples, came to the area to ride our side by sides. Location is great. House has 5 good size bedrooms and plenty of parking. The house could use a deep cleaning and some kitchen updates. Overall for the price, we had a good weekend.

Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2022

8/10 Good

Bill C.

17 Aug, 2022

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

It’s trip

It was perfect for what we needed. 4 couples and another person. Quiet area. Close to town. Overall great experience.

Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2022

10/10 Excellent

TJ D.

25 Feb, 2022

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

Great location

It's always nice to be able to bring the furry family member along. Home is in need of updating, but it is really all about the location!

Stayed 4 nights in Feb 2022

10/10 Excellent

Nichole B.

11 Feb, 2022

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

Secluded but close to Houghton

This is our second time renting this home. The location is scenic and peaceful. You sit a top a huge hill overlooking the canal there are a few neighbors but not in sight -its a quiet private setting. You are only 3 miles to Houghton/ Hancock or a short scenic drive to anywhere you would like to go in the peninsula. The house feels comfortable stays warm and cozy in the winter has five good sized bedrooms, kitchen and bar with seating.-plenty of room for a larger group or small group and your furry family members which is a must for us. There is an entrance to the downstairs where there are hooks and hangers for your snow gear as well. I would like to note in October when we rented the house, like others have said, was not very clean but we really liked the home and location and thought maybe the renter before us was just a rough group. I’m glad we rented again the home was very clean and had a home away from home feeling as soon as we walked in. The cleaning crew did a good job this trip. We felt comfortable and safe here. It is an older home with some updates and some older parts to it as well. I have read some poor reviews and the showers could use some new grout or a professional cleaning but the shower upstairs is clean and the water stays hot it just needs a facelift. I can’t speak for the one downstairs we never used it but it was more spacious than the upstairs shower. The other features of the home overshadow those minor complaints. There is plenty of room for parking with a wide half circle drive with two entrances to the road the driveway was plowed and maintained during our stay. The owner is very responsive in answering any questions. Would like to note that if you are hauling a big trailer for snowmobiling the road is steep and winding up to the house if you happen to arrive during a big snow (which happens often) give yourself a head start and don’t stop 😬. The road is plowed but not every day. We were able to haul our 25 ft trailer up there with a lot of determination and perseverance through about 6 or 8 inches of new snow. The trails were a short drive down the road. so you can leave the trailer there and head out from the house. We enjoyed our stay and would rent again.

Stayed 5 nights in Feb 2022

10/10 Excellent

caitlyn b.

30 Jan, 2022

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

Perfect retreat away from town.

Just outside of town for quiet, close enough to town for adventures. The beds were comfy, the house was warm and cozy. What more could you ask for? Perfect place for alumni to visit for hockey games and weekend fun.

Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2022

10/10 Excellent

Todd S.

15 Jan, 2022

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

Annual snowmobile trip

Great location easy access to trails. Awesome parking and spacious house good for big groups.

Stayed 6 nights in Jan 2022

10/10 Excellent

Bil S.

4 Sept, 2021

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

Just great

House was clean and comfortable. Close enough to town to be convenient, far enough out to feel "away". Chad responds very quick to messages, and fixes any problems with the same haste. Definitely would stay here again.

Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2021

8/10 Good

Stanford B.

29 Aug, 2021

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

Title

Several fixtures were broken or missing, not all the light bulbs were working, no trash barrel for outside disposal, no TV for downstairs bedroom.

Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2021

6/10 Okay

Michele H.

4 Aug, 2021

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

Disliked: Cleanliness

Good location, but...

There were not enough towels for the 10 of us, the bathrooms were not clean, there were no extra blankets or sheets, only 4 chairs for outside, an animal got into the trash shed(with the cinder block in place and the door locked) and pulled trash all over the yard ( which we cleaned up), and we were disappointed we needed to bring our own gas grill. The location was good for exploring that whole area.

Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2021

10/10 Excellent

Wesley K.

23 Jul, 2021

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

Family comfortable convenient stay.

We would book this home again. It was very convenient (close to town/shopping), yet very private. Our grand kids enjoyed chutes and ladders and swimming at the park. We enjoyed fresh pasties from Roy’s Bakery and pizza from the Ambassador. Started each day with coffee on the deck, enjoying a view of Portage Lake.

Stayed 9 nights in Jul 2021

6/10 Okay

Joyce F., Severance, CO

18 Jul, 2021

Liked: Check-in, location, listing accuracy

Disliked: Communication

Family Reunion

This property is in a good location to access Houghton or Hancock. I do realize this is an older home but the cob webs, rust and mold in the shower could certainly could be cleaned. Cleaning was marginal. We have been in VRBO’s that are much better stocked then this one.

Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2021

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

28 Jun, 2021

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

Great home for easy access to Houghton/Hancock & Keweenaw Peninsula

5 Bedrooms with 2 baths. Nice size rooms. Big Living Room with nice seating. Bar in Living Room was a fun part. If you need special utensils, etc for cooking bring them. Also minimum amount of towels. Has fire pit we didn't use and a nice big yard. Private Quiet setting.

Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2021