10/10 Excellent
Norm c.
12 August 2024
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Beautiful property!
Norm c.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2024
Entire home
Kemp's Lake Front Guest House
Lakefront holiday home with kitchen and patio
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Reviews
10 out of 10
Exceptional
2 bedrooms2 bathroomsSleeps 6125.4 sq m
Popular amenities
Explore the area
Hancock, MI
- Place, Houghton–Hancock Bridge11 min drive
- Place, Michigan Technological University16 min drive
- Place, Nara Nature Park18 min drive
- Airport, Hancock, MI (CMX-Houghton County Memorial)15 min drive
Rooms & beds
2 bedrooms (sleeps 6)
Bedroom 2
1 King Bed
Loft
2 Single Beds
Loft
1 King Bed
2 bathrooms
2nd Master Suite
Toilet · Shower only
Main Master
Toilet · Shower only
Spaces
Deck or patio
Porch or lanai
Kitchen
Outdoor play area
Garden
Dining area
About this property
Kemp's Lake Front Guest House
Beautiful lake front with unmatched views of Portage Lake, MTU and Mount Ripley. Sunsets like you have never seen!! This is also a model home as I design and sell material packages for custom homes.
1342 SQUARE FEET—TIMBERFRAME —2 MASTER SUITES— SLEEPS 6—WALK IN TILE SHOWERS—INFARED SAUNA—RADIANT INFLOOR HEATING—AIR CONDITION-ING—ELECTRIC FIREPLACE LIGHTS ONLY NO HEAT—SERTA CF4000 PLUSH MEMORY FOAM KING MATRESS-ES—PERFECT MOTION ADJUSTABLE BED BASE—65” TV WITH SOUND BAR — WASH-ER — DRYER—DISHWASHER—INFINATEY VIEWS OF THE LAKE FROM BOTH MASTER SUITES—GREAT ROOM—KITCHEN— 3-10’ PELLA LIFESTYLE QUAD SLIDING GLASS DOORS (MASTER SUITES AND GREAT ROOM) WITH BLINDS BETWEEN THE GLASS—2 PULL OUT MEMORY FOAM TWIN CHAIRS IN LOFT.
1342 SQUARE FEET—TIMBERFRAME —2 MASTER SUITES— SLEEPS 6—WALK IN TILE SHOWERS—INFARED SAUNA—RADIANT INFLOOR HEATING—AIR CONDITION-ING—ELECTRIC FIREPLACE LIGHTS ONLY NO HEAT—SERTA CF4000 PLUSH MEMORY FOAM KING MATRESS-ES—PERFECT MOTION ADJUSTABLE BED BASE—65” TV WITH SOUND BAR — WASH-ER — DRYER—DISHWASHER—INFINATEY VIEWS OF THE LAKE FROM BOTH MASTER SUITES—GREAT ROOM—KITCHEN— 3-10’ PELLA LIFESTYLE QUAD SLIDING GLASS DOORS (MASTER SUITES AND GREAT ROOM) WITH BLINDS BETWEEN THE GLASS—2 PULL OUT MEMORY FOAM TWIN CHAIRS IN LOFT.
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Amenities
Kitchen
Washing machine
Dryer
Free WiFi
Air conditioning
Outdoor space
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- Washer
- Dryer
- Air conditioning
10.0 out of 10, (87 reviews)
House Rules
Check in after 4:00 PM
Check out before 10:00 AM
Children
Children allowed: ages 0–17
Events
Events allowed: family gatherings, birthday parties, weddings
Contact us first
Pets
No 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
Parties and events (including family gatherings, birthday parties and weddings) are allowed on site. Maximum attendees: 99
Note from host: Contact us first
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
About the area
Hancock
Located in Hancock, this holiday home is in the city centre and on the waterfront. Isle Royale Houghton Visitor Center and Keweenaw National Historical Park Headquarters reflect the area's natural beauty and area attractions include Mine Shaft and A.E. Seaman Mineral Museum. Make sure you get close to the area's animals with activities such as game walks and birdwatching.
Hancock, MI
What's nearby
- Houghton–Hancock Bridge - 11 min drive - 10.3 km
- Isle Royale Houghton Visitor Center - 12 min drive - 10.7 km
- Michigan Technological University - 16 min drive - 13.6 km
- Prospector's Paradise - 16 min drive - 14.0 km
- Nara Nature Park - 18 min drive - 15.1 km
Getting around
Restaurants
- Dunkin’ / Baskin Robbins - 11 min drive
- Library Cafe - 14 min drive
- Keweenaw Brewing Company - 11 min drive
- Ambassador Restaurant - 11 min drive
- La Cantina Mexican Restaurant of Hancock - 10 min drive
Frequently asked questions
Reviews
10
Exceptional
10/10
Cleanliness
10/10
Property conditions & facilities
10/10
Check-in
10/10
Communication
10/10
Location
10/10
Listing accuracy
Reviews
10/10 Excellent
Jordan B.
20 September 2024
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Beautiful lake shore getaway
Jordan B.
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2024
10/10 Excellent
Evan L.
3 February 2025
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great Stay
Evan L.
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2025
10/10 Excellent
Christina M.
12 February 2023
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Beautiful home and property
Christina M.
Stayed 4 nights in Feb 2023
10/10 Excellent
mona lisa g.
27 March 2023
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Get away
mona lisa g.
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2023
10/10 Excellent
Darlene F.
28 September 2025
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Darlene F.
Stayed 5 nights in Sep 2025
10/10 Excellent
Joshua S.
24 February 2025
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Best place in Upper Peninsula Michigan
Joshua S.
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2025
10/10 Excellent
Mary R.
12 February 2025
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Winter Carnival Weekend
Mary R.
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2025
10/10 Excellent
Kim S.
18 December 2024
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great place to stay
Kim S.
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2024
10/10 Excellent
Renata G.
23 October 2024
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Excellent location
Renata G.
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2024
10/10 Excellent
Stephanie W.
14 August 2024
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Beautiful home and location
Stephanie W.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2024
10/10 Excellent
Joe S.
5 August 2024
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Wonderful Experience
Joe S.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2024
10/10 Excellent
elora n.
31 July 2024
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Copper country cruising
elora n.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2024
10/10 Excellent
Michael J.
23 June 2024
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great week in the UP
Michael J.
Stayed 6 nights in Jun 2024
10/10 Excellent
Maren F.
29 November 2023
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
A picture perfect Thanksgiving
Maren F.
Stayed 7 nights in Nov 2023
10/10 Excellent
Jenna A.
24 September 2023
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Perfect long weekend!
Jenna A.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2023
10/10 Excellent
John H.
10 September 2023
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Michigan Trip
John H.
Stayed 6 nights in Sep 2023
10/10 Excellent
Katherine
4 September 2023
Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities, communication
Katherine
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2023
10/10 Excellent
Erica S.
23 July 2023
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Family vacation
Erica S.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2023
10/10 Excellent
Steve F.
17 July 2023
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Beautiful house and location
Steve F.
Stayed 5 nights in Jul 2023
10/10 Excellent
Rachael K.
6 July 2023
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Quiet, Zen-Like and Positive Energy.
Rachael K.
Stayed 6 nights in Jun 2023
10/10 Excellent
jason a.
7 June 2023
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Beautiful lake house
jason a.
Stayed 7 nights in May 2023
10/10 Excellent
Karen C.
25 May 2023
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Wish we didn’t have to leave!
Karen C.
Stayed 4 nights in May 2023
10/10 Excellent
Nick H.
3 April 2023
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Awesome view
Nick H.
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2023
10/10 Excellent
Scott S.
1 November 2022
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Amazing property
Scott S.
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2022
About the host
Hosted by Sandy
We have been in the vacation rental business for 25 years and currently have 5 in the Houghton and Hancock area. Our passion is to provide the best experience for our guests with high quality built homes we design and finish our selves. They are also model homes as I design and sell material packages for homes thru out the US.
Why they chose this property
Beautiful lake front with fantastic sun sets and views. Close to everything with the privacy you deserve.
What makes this property unique
The outdoor space in second to non!! You will totally enjoy the view and outdoor space!
Languages:
English
Premier Host
They consistently provide great experiences for their guests
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