Northwoods Fishing & Hunting Getaway on Porter Lake

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A log cabin with a steeply pitched roof, large windows, and a wooden deck.
A wooden interior with a high ceiling and a sloped roof structure.
A log cabin bedroom with a wooden bed, a chair, a dresser, and a window with curtains.
A compact kitchen with a central island, wooden cabinets, and bar stools.
A cozy cabin interior with a sofa, a patterned couch, a fireplace, and a view of the forest through large windows.

Reviews

10 out of 10, Loved by Guests
Top 10% of guest reviews in this area

Popular amenities

  • Patio
  • Barbecue
  • Refrigerator
  • Pet-friendly
  • Onsite parking available
  • Non-smoking

Explore the area

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Amasa, MI
  • Place, Ottawa National Forest
    ‪56 min drive‬
  • Place, Canyon Falls
    ‪60 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

1 bedroom (sleeps 6)

Bedroom 1

1 Double Bed

1 bathroom

Bathroom 1

Toilet · Shower only

Spaces

Deck or patio
Kitchen
Dining area

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About the area

Amasa

Located in Amasa, this cabin is in a rural area and on the waterfront. Travellers eager for a bit of culture can stop by Iron County Historical Museum, while those wishing to experience the area's natural beauty can explore Ottawa National Forest and Iron County Forest Preserve. Discover the area's water adventures with kayaking and fishing nearby, or enjoy the great outdoors with hunting and mountain biking.
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Amasa, MI

What's nearby

  • Ottawa National Forest - 56 min drive - 49.7 km
  • Canyon Falls - 60 min drive - 56.8 km

Restaurants

  • ‪Club Deluxe - ‬48 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Northwoods Fishing & Hunting Getaway on Porter Lake pet-friendly?

Yes, pets are allowed at this property.

How much is parking at Northwoods Fishing & Hunting Getaway on Porter Lake?

On-site parking is available at the property.

What time is check-in at Northwoods Fishing & Hunting Getaway on Porter Lake?

Check-in begins at 12:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Northwoods Fishing & Hunting Getaway on Porter Lake?

Checkout is at 12:00 PM.

Where is Northwoods Fishing & Hunting Getaway on Porter Lake located?

Situated on the waterfront, this cabin is 2.7 mi (4.4 km) from Ottawa National Forest and within 25 miles (40 km) of Merriman Lake and Iron Lake. Chara Lake and Mattioli Park are also within 25 miles (40 km).

Reviews

10

Exceptional

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Rating 10 - Excellent. 44 out of 46 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 2 out of 46 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 0 out of 46 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 46 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 46 reviews

9.8/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

10/10

Location

9.8/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Beautiful view, little cell phone coverage and very quiet. What more could you ask for.
Stayed 6 nights in Sep 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Our stay here was great! It was all that was advertised. We caught a ton of fish and saw a moose! Enjoyed the sunrise and sunset on the lake. It was absolutely beautiful! We took in the sights from waterfalls to Lake Superior. I would stay again. Jim and Julie are great.
Stayed 6 nights in Jul 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Just like I remembered it when we stayed there about 15 years ago.
Stayed 6 nights in Sep 2025
Verified review

8/10 Good

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Nice quiet place in Beautiful nature
Stayed 6 nights in Aug 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Perfect place to get away from it all. Dogs had a blast. Jim and Julie were great hosts! Hope to visit again.
Stayed 6 nights in Sep 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Family Vacation Up North!

Our family had a wonderful stay on Porter Lake! The cabin and lake were as described and we had a great time fishing, BBQing, and enjoying the views and cool nights! Jim and Julie were amazing hosts and made our stay comfortable and trouble free! Highly recommend the cabin for families!
Stayed 6 nights in Aug 2023
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Beautiful Lake View

We loved our stay at this remote, peaceful property. The lake view is beautiful. Hosts are very nice and accommodating. This is our second time staying here and we already have reservations for next year.
Stayed 6 nights in Aug 2023
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10/10 Excellent

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

Perfect UP get-away

We had a great time at Porter Lake cabin. The cabin was very comfortable for our family of four and you can't beat the view. The lake is easily accessible from the cabin and great for swimming/wading for young kids. Having access to a boat was such a huge plus for us too. The road in is gravel and pretty rugged in places but doable in a small SUV. Can't wait to visit again!
Stayed 6 nights in Jul 2025
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Thank you, Nathan! We're anxious to have you back too!
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Description of the rustic cottage was accurately covered. Remotely located in upper peninsula. Enjoyed the nightly camp fires in back yard. Fishing on Porter Lake excellent, caught enough fish to have a fish fry. Enjoyed being off the grid cell service spotty at best. Our party had a great time being together.
Stayed 6 nights in Sep 2025
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10/10 Excellent

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

Great place to get away!

Had a wonderful week at Julie and Jim’s cabin. This is a remote and private cabin which is exactly what we were looking for. We canoed the lake, fished and biked the roads around the cabin. Enjoyed listening to the loons every night. Julie was excellent at communicating and everything was just as described.
Stayed 6 nights in Jul 2024
Verified review

8/10 Good

Liked: Communication, location

October 2023

Great cabin, very remote 10 miles from main road. Hunting and fishing not as good as we hoped but everyone in the group had a great time! Thanks to our hosts Jim and Julie for letting our dogs be part of our trip!
Stayed 6 nights in Oct 2023
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10/10 Excellent

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

Great place for a secluded and private weekend

We rented this cabin to get away from the city life and spend time with our kiddos. This place was exactly as described. The kids loved fishing morning and evening from the boat, watching the eagles soar above, and be kids without technology. We enjoyed movie nights, game nights, and overall enjoyed the star gazing while having our evening campfire. And being able to bring our 11 year old lab to hang with us was superb!!!! Hosts were also great. Always responded and checked in to see if we needed anything else. Hope to rent this gem again next year
Stayed 6 nights in Aug 2021
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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Nature Lovers Don’t Hesitate

Just a wonderful cabin in a beautiful setting off the beaten path, smack dab in the middle of nature. Despite having less than perfect weather we were able to catch our fair share of Northern Pike, Walleye, and personal best Smallmouth Bass. Also we’re fortunate to see Eagles, real close to a beaver, and coyote (on the trip in) but sadly the Moose evaded us. Trips to nearby Canyon and Bond falls are not to be missed as well as Horserace Rapids. Lastly we enjoyed a great BBQ dinner at the Curious Pig in Crystal Falls if you’re looking for a good meal out. Fun times and many thanks to Jim and Julie for being such great hosts!
Stayed 6 nights in Jun 2023
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Loons on the lake

We adored our time at Porter Lake and could not be more grateful to have been able to visit Jim and Julie’s wild oasis. There were loons on the lake almost all of the time we were there, bald eagles flew overhead, and we only saw another boat once the whole week. We used the canoe and the jon boat every day. Even though we don’t fish, it was just nice to be out on lake. As avid kayakers, we rented one in town which Julie helped us find and it gave us even another way to explore the lake. The cabin is perfect. The view was amazing. And our one-year old puppy was as happy as could be and so were we. It was peaceful, magic and fun.
Stayed 6 nights in Aug 2023
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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Nature all around

Our family (2 adults 2 kids) spent 6 days at the cabin. The cabin is very comfortable, clean and spacious (it's better than in the pictures). There is actually a very comfortable bedroom that is not shown in the pictures. The kitchen is very well stocked and the combination kitchen, dining area and living area were very convenient. Our kids had fun roasting hot dogs and mores on the fire pit provided. The stars at night were amazing! The lake is very clear, with sandy bottom and some rocks near the cabin. We saw deer, a family of bald eagles, a family of otters, frogs, birds and lots of crayfish. We had a blast exploring with our own kayaks and with the canoe and small motor boat provided with the rental. The owners, Julie and Jim, were very nice and helpful. Communication with them was excellent! Thanks for a wonderful stay!
Stayed 6 nights in Aug 2024
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10/10 Excellent

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

Isolated, peaceful, and with amazing views!

What an amazing cabin in a perfect location! If you want to relax and be left alone this is the place. Cabin is very nice and super clean. Spent a lot of time out on the boat fishing and eagle hunting(pictures). Caught some walleye and northerns and got plenty of pics of the bald eagles that seem to be everywhere. Only saw 1 other boat the entire week we were there. Went out one morning on the boat to fish with just myself and the dog and it was dead silent with glass like water...beautiful! Our 2 yr old and dog had a blast going on bike rides and hikes. Spent nights by the campfire making s’mores and looking at the stars. Cabin is pretty stocked with everything you could need, just make sure to bring groceries for the week. You’re definitely going to want to have at least an suv to get to the cabin as I t’s a solid 30 mins from the highway on an off-road trail to get there, which is why it’s so secluded. There is a small stream you need to cross right before you get to the cabin that’s about 12”-16” deep. Owners Jim and Julie are super nice people, we’re so happy they are willing to share their little piece of heaven with the rest of us. I’m hoping we can make it back when our daughter, that’s due in Feb, is a couple years old.
Stayed 6 nights in Sep 2020
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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Awesome if you want peace, quiet and beauty. Be prepared for the mosquitoes.
Stayed 6 nights in Jun 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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Quiet getaway

Very quiet and peaceful, we went during the peak of the leaves changing. It was beautiful
Stayed 6 nights in Oct 2022
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10/10 Excellent

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Awesome peaceful beautiful place

We had the best time! The place is just gorgeous and peaceful. If you are looking for a secluded, beautiful place and semi- off the grid ( phones had no service, no wi-fi, etc ) but still have the luxury of being able to shower, have a refrigerator and electricity this is the spot for you. We were even able to take our dogs. 10/10 in my book.
Stayed 6 nights in Sep 2022
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10/10 Excellent

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Porter Lake

Outstanding location, very remote and rustic. Like staying in one of those fishing lodges from the past (except you have all the modern conveniences and comforts). Fishing was good! Plan ahead and bring what you need, it’s not an easy trip back to the store. Would definitely rent again.
Stayed 6 nights in Aug 2022
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10/10 Excellent

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Amasa vaca

Serenity at its best! We loved our stay on Porter Lake. Communication was great with Julie and overall it's a thumbs up for our vacation!
Stayed 6 nights in Sep 2021
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10/10 Excellent

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Porter Lake

This is such a great place to go to get away from the city and enjoy nature. The cabin and the area are beautiful! Jim and Julie are great hosts.
Stayed 6 nights in Aug 2021
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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solitude

Third time we stayed herethey solitude is unsurpassed. Jim and Julie are fantastic to know
Stayed 6 nights in Jul 2021
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10/10 Excellent

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Porter Paradise

All in all we had a great stay. Fishing was a little slow but we did catch some quality fish. There were a couple of minor things that could have improved our stay. We planned a nice steak dinner for our first night there. Put the steaks on the grill and ran out of L.P. a few minutes later. There was supposed to be a spare tank but there was not. Pan frying big thick steaks did not turn out so well. We were told to double bag the garbage and put it in the basement. It got pretty stinky by the end of the week. Maybe some bins or cans with a lid would help keep the leakage and smell down.
Stayed 6 nights in Jun 2021
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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fantastic

this property, Jim and Julie and the fishing was fantastic.
Stayed 6 nights in Jun 2021
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