Picturesque cottage on Portage Lake w/ sauna & dock . No cleaning fee.!!

3 bedrooms1 bathroomSleeps 7

Popular amenities

Fireplace

Air conditioning

Washer

Dryer

Kitchen

Outdoor space

Enjoy the area

Chassell, MI

Isle Royale Houghton Visitor Center10 min drive
Houghton–Hancock Bridge11 min drive
Michigan Technological University15 min drive
Hancock, MI (CMX-Houghton County Memorial)23 min drive

About this property

A newly refurbished 3 bedroom cottage on Portage Lake ~ 6 miles from Houghton, Michigan Technological University, Finlandia University, and the Isle Royale National Park Office and boat dock. All linens and towels supplied, and the kitchen is well-equipped for whatever meals are desired. A gas grill is located on the deck off the kitchen for a BBQ or picnic on the patio or by the lake.

Enjoy the sunrise while having coffee in bed, sunbathe on the dock after taking a "refreshing" swim in the lake, or catch some fish for dinner (fishing poles available..!!). In the evening have 'happy hour' on the lakeside deck, enjoy an evening coffee or glass of wine in the screened-in porch, or sit by the fire in the fire pit after a warm sauna..!!
Walk or ride (bicycles available) on the Houghton to Chassell non-motorized recreational trail behind the cottage. Movies, games, and puzzles are also available in case of rainy days.

Bottom line: a great place for a romantic getaway, for a family outing, or to just relax..!!

Property manager

Martin & Mary Jurgensen

Amenities

Kitchen

Washer

Dryer

Air conditioning

Outdoor space

Fireplace

Kitchen

Washer

Dryer

Free WiFi

House Rules

Check in after 4:00 PM

Minimum age to rent: 18

Check out before 10:00 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 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, a first aid kit and a deadlock

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 activities can be experienced at The trail to Copper Harbor and Husky Chair Lift. Prospector's Paradise and Mine Shaft are also worth visiting. Looking to get your feet wet? Motor boating and fishing adventures can be found near the property.

Chassell, MI

What's nearby

Nara Nature Park - 5 min drive
Prospector's Paradise - 6 min drive
Isle Royale Houghton Visitor Center - 10 min drive
Houghton–Hancock Bridge - 11 min drive
Michigan Technological University - 15 min drive

Getting around

Hancock, MI (CMX-Houghton County Memorial) - 23 min drive

Restaurants

McDonald's - 12 min drive
Taco Bell - 12 min drive
Culver's - 12 min drive
Keweenaw Brewing Company - 9 min drive
Ambassador Restaurant & Lounge - 10 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Picturesque cottage on Portage Lake w/ sauna & dock . No cleaning fee.!! pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

9.8

Exceptional

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9.8/10

Cleanliness

9.8/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

9.8/10

Location

10/10

Listing accuracy

10/10 Excellent

perry v.

8 October 2021

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

Great place to stay

Easy to get to great location. Over all great experience.

Stayed 5 nights in Oct 2021

8/10 Good

Darcy M.

28 September 2021

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

A Nice Break Away With Family

We enjoyed our stay at the cottage. Small pieces of info for families traveling to the cottage. Houghton is about seven miles away. There was one old mini golf course in rough condition, the mine tours were sold out and even with college back in session, some restaurants were on restricted hours due to no help and info listed online wasnt accurate. Just plan a little ahead if you have younger kids for activities outside the cottage and for food. There were many games, bikes, bonfires, great kitchen set up to cook all meals for six, and a dock/ladder to get in and out of kayaks. We are use to saunas and the sauna was great at the cottage. It was our first trip to the U.P. of MI. The beach/park at lake Superior is worth the drive (great icecream), along with the Michigan Tech golf course. If you are coming from MN or the Dakotas, anticipate a significant amount of no cell phone coverage until 30 miles from the cottage and limited places to stop for food, etc. The wifi and tv worked great for our college football watching family. Over the years, we have traveled a lot and rented through VRBO. This is one of our favorite places. The kitchen is fully stocked, enough room for at least six people. We had one really light sleeper and they were unable to sleep in the front rooms of the house facing the highway, but they enjoyed being moved upstairs and enjoyed the upstairs deck/patio thoroughly. The photos match what you will see when you arrive. The property mgrs were great to work with and no issues with communication.

Stayed 5 nights in Aug 2021

10/10 Excellent

Christine K.

30 August 2021

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

Great sunrise

We had so much fun water skiing, using the sauna and having a camp fire!

Stayed 5 nights in Aug 2021

10/10 Excellent

Mary M.

18 August 2021

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

Great location for memory making!

This is by far one of our favorite locations that we have stayed in the upper peninsula we were right next to a walking trail able to swim in the lake and have family over for barbecues and fun would highly recommend!

Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2021

10/10 Excellent

shannon W.

4 August 2021

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

Relaxing time for family

My mother, sister, and nephew stayed at Oma's July 2021. They had a wonderful time visiting the Copper Country and enjoyed their stay at Oma's. The cottage was perfect for them and morning coffee overlooking Portage was a highlight! They can't wait to return. Thank you Marty and Mary for sharing your home with us!

Stayed 11 nights in Jul 2021