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Exterior
Private kitchen
*SUMMER VACATION GETAWAY*
Dining
*SUMMER VACATION PARADISE*

Reviews

8.6 out of 10
Excellent
3 bedrooms2 bathroomsSleeps 6176.5 sq m

Popular amenities

  • Kitchen
  • Washing machine
  • Dryer
  • Air-conditioning
  • Outdoor space
  • Parking available

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Houghton, MI
  • Place, Houghton–Hancock Bridge
    ‪7 min drive‬
  • Place, Mine Shaft
    ‪8 min drive‬
  • Place, Michigan Technological University
    ‪9 min drive‬
  • Airport, Hancock, MI (CMX-Houghton County Memorial)
    ‪22 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

3 bedrooms (sleeps 6)

Bedroom 1

1 Queen Bed

Bedroom 2

1 Queen Bed

Bedroom 3

1 Queen Bed

2 bathrooms

Bathroom 1

Bathtub or shower · Toilet · Shower only

Bathroom 2

Toilet · Shower only

Spaces

Deck or patio
Kitchen
Balcony
Separate dining area
Outdoor play area
Garden

About this property

Newer home-4 Seasons-Canal Views-Fireplace-Huge Deck-Great Location in Houghton

HOUGHTON CANAL RESORT-live like a local, relax as a family, or gear up for an important meeting. This year-around vacation home is the perfect spot for family reunions, ski vacations, MTU/Finlandia parent activity weekends, holiday escapes, entertaining & more. Our hope is that your family can enjoy it the way we have & that is can become your Houghton home away from home too!

Beautiful sunrises & views of the Portage Canal, cathedral ceiling, fireplace, spacious but private. Watch the deer in the yard eating in the apple orchard. Come home after a day skiing Mt. Ripley or the trails & relax by the fireplace, watch a movie on our comfy couches, or enjoy a drink on our deck after a day at the beach.

This is a newly built home offers a contemporary cozy feel. Amenities include a fully equipped cook's kitchen, large wrap around deck, circle drive way, tons of parking only 3 miles from town! Our vacation home comfortably accommodates 6-10 people in three bedrooms (with 3 queen sized beds), 2 full bathrooms, & a garage. We also have a queen-size air mattress which can be comfortably set up in a semi-private room, & 2 very large comfy couches.
Travelers have access to the garage, the entire home-3 bedrooms & 2 bathrooms, the large wrap around deck.

I will be available for questions during your entire stay! Also, if there is anything you may need, someone can be there in two minutes to help.

There is a simple rental agreement that needs to be signed prior to your stay, I can email it to you at the email address provided.

This is our home, we would hope that you RESPECT that.
NO SMOKING
NO PETS

Located about 3 miles from downtown Houghton & MTU's campus. Great location, for biking the trail starts right out of our drive way, About 1 mile from the snowmobile/atv trails, .5 mile from Schmidt's Corner Bar & Grill, & only a few miles to Lake Superior to the adventurous break wall & sunset.
Houghton Beach is 2.8 miles away.

Plenty of parking so you don't have to trailer your snowmobiles, you can snowmobile to trails right from my house. Please inquire if WiFi and cable are available during your stay, and it is possible someone will be renting the studio and/or tree house during your stay, please inquire.

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House Rules

Check in after 4:00 PM
Minimum age to rent: 19
Check out before 10:00 AM
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Children

Children allowed: ages 0–17
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Events

No events allowed
No parties or gatherings
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Pets

No pets allowed
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Smoking

Smoking is not permitted
No smoking on the property what so ever
This is our home, please treat it with RESPECT. Thank you! Strictly no parties and events is allowed
please turn all lights off when not there
please leave the home how you found it, please make sure all dished are cleaned, any used laundry please bring it down by the washer

Important information

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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
Note from host: no parties or gatherings
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 and a deadlock

About the area

Houghton

Located in Houghton, this holiday home is in the city centre. Houghton–Hancock Bridge and Quincy Mine are local landmarks, and some of the area's activities can be experienced at Mine Shaft and Husky Chair Lift. Travelling with kids? Consider A.E. Seaman Mineral Museum and Rozsa Center for the Performing Arts. Enjoy the area's slopes with skiing, and don't miss out on the ice skating and sledging.
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Houghton, MI

What's nearby

  • Houghton–Hancock Bridge - 7 min drive - 8.4 km
  • Mine Shaft - 8 min drive - 9.2 km
  • Isle Royale Houghton Visitor Center - 9 min drive - 9.2 km
  • Michigan Technological University - 9 min drive - 9.6 km
  • The trail to Copper Harbor - 10 min drive - 10.3 km

Getting around

  • Hancock, MI (CMX-Houghton County Memorial) - 20 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪McDonald's - ‬8 min drive
  • ‪Taco Bell - ‬8 min drive
  • ‪Keweenaw Brewing Company - ‬8 min drive
  • ‪Dunkin’ / Baskin Robbins - ‬7 min drive
  • ‪Culver's - ‬8 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Newer home-4 Seasons-Canal Views-Fireplace-Huge Deck-Great Location in Houghton pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

How much does it cost to stay at Newer home-4 Seasons-Canal Views-Fireplace-Huge Deck-Great Location in Houghton?

As of 12 April 2026, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Newer home-4 Seasons-Canal Views-Fireplace-Huge Deck-Great Location in Houghton on 27 April 2026 start from NZ$598, including taxes and fees. This price is based on the lowest nightly price found in the last 24 hours for stays in the next 30 days. Prices are subject to change. Choose your dates for more accurate prices.

How much is parking at Newer home-4 Seasons-Canal Views-Fireplace-Huge Deck-Great Location in Houghton?

On-site parking is available at the property.

What time is check-in at Newer home-4 Seasons-Canal Views-Fireplace-Huge Deck-Great Location in Houghton?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Newer home-4 Seasons-Canal Views-Fireplace-Huge Deck-Great Location in Houghton?

Checkout is at 10:00 AM.

Where is Newer home-4 Seasons-Canal Views-Fireplace-Huge Deck-Great Location in Houghton located?

Located in a rural location, this family-friendly holiday home is within 6 mi (10 km) of Houghton–Hancock Bridge, Mine Shaft, and Breakers Beach. Lake Superior and Isle Royale Houghton Visitor Center are also within 6 miles (10 km).

Reviews

8.6

Excellent

Reviews are presented in chronological order, subject to a moderation process, and verified unless otherwise labelled.
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Rating 10 - Excellent. 30 out of 48 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 9 out of 48 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 5 out of 48 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 1 out of 48 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 3 out of 48 reviews

9.0/10

Cleanliness

9.4/10

Check-in

9.0/10

Communication

9.0/10

Location

8.4/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

Verified

10/10 Excellent

Rebecca R.

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

Great stay

Great stay for a family.. close to Michigan tech and houghton. It was perfect
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2023
Response from VrboOwner on 6 September 2023
Thanks. Would love to have you again!
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Michael O.

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

Great stay

Nice clean house, beautiful fall color
Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2019
Response from VrboOwner on 28 March 2020
Hope to have you again, thanks for choosing my home!
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Steve S.

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

Great stay.

Worked well clean and as advertised.
Stayed 4 nights in Feb 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

JW M.

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

Hougthon area stay

Clean, nicely equipped, good location.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2019
Response from VrboOwner on 13 May 2022
Hope to see you again soon!
Verified

8/10 Good

Karen L.

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

Nice place to stay for snowmobiling

Overall a good experience
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2021
Response from VrboOwner on 25 February 2022
Thank you!
Verified

8/10 Good

Jeffrey N.

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

Nice place

Convenient to Houghton and spacious. We’ll probably stay here again.
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2020
Response from VrboOwner on 24 February 2022
Hope to see you again soon!
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Jon J.

Great place and good location

This house is very charming and well kept. Heather was always in communication and helpful when we had questions. All the rooms were large, family room was great and couch was beyond comfortable!
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2018
Response from VrboOwner on 28 March 2020
Thanks for booking with me, it was a pleasure to have you!
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Chris H.

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

Close to Everything

Halfway between downtown Houghton and the newer retail area. Also only 6 miles from Lake Superior for awesome sunsets.
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2023
Response from VrboOwner on 4 August 2023
Thanks, I’m glad you had a nice time! Very tidy guests, much appreciated.
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Jon R.

EXCELLENT!!

Great property, clean, neat and very well maintained, Heather was immediately responsive to all of our requests and excellent to work with! We will stay there again!
Stayed 4 nights in Mar 2019
Response from VrboOwner on 18 March 2020
Loved having you! Welcome back anytime!
Verified

10/10 Excellent

jason j.

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

Great place

Felt right at home, lots of space, sits up on a hill overlooking the canal, and a spacious yard with fire pit. Quick response to any questions
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2021
Response from VrboOwner on 11 October 2021
thanks for your nice comments, hope to see you again soon!
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Sean F.

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

Great spot to ride from

Good location, garage was great to have for the sleds. Short ride down the road to the trailhead. Only a few minutes from downtown Houghton and the bridge. Overall a great spot for riding. Huge driveway was a plus for my large trailer.
Stayed 5 nights in Dec 2021
Response from VrboOwner on 5 January 2022
Thanks Sean, hope to have you again soon!
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Art E.

Very nice house in a good location for snowmobiling

House was clean, beds were nice, kitchen was well equipped, and living room was nicely furnished. Driveway was cleared so that we could easily maneuver truck and trailer to load and unload snowmobile. I would definitely go back.
Stayed 5 nights in Feb 2019
Response from VrboOwner on 18 March 2020
thanks so much, you were very clean renters, love to have you again.
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Sean F.

Keweenaws Finest Accomodation

The house was perfect for 3 couples. Extremely well appointed. The location is within 2 miles of the trails and riding along the road to the trails was never a problem. The view out to the canal was awesome and I am betting spending mornings and evenings on the big deck enjoying your morning coffee or evening brew would be fantastic.
Stayed 7 nights in Dec 2017
Response from VrboOwner on 28 March 2020
It was lovely having you as guests, hope to meet you the next time!
Archival

10/10 Excellent

Hilary G.

Excellent!

The parents and young people who are part of our high school cross country ski team stayed here for the weekend, while participating in the Michigan Tech high school meet. It was well appointed, convenient and comfortable, and everyone felt it worked well. Thank you!
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2017
Response from VrboOwner on 18 March 2020
Thanks for the feedback, glad you enjoyed it!
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Brian S.

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

Snowmobile Trip

House was very nice and clean. The property owner made our stay as comfortable as possible. We rode snowmobiles rite from the house and had about 1 mile of road shoulder to the trail. There was just enough snow for us to ride shoulder. House was perfect for our snowmobile trip and would stay again. Thanks Heather!
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2022
Response from VrboOwner on 13 January 2023
Thanks so much, happy to have you!
Verified

6/10 Okay

Katrina A.

Liked: Check-in, location, listing accuracy

Decent place to stay

The stay itself was great. We had a couple issues, one with the outdoor fire pit, I had requested wood, so we could have a fire and the property manager was concerned about fire danger, when we arrived the wood was there but the fire pit had weeds 2 feet tall all the way around it. I notified her immediately and she said she would have it cleaned up so we could have a fire the second night of our stay, this was never done…so we never had a fire but we were expected to pay for the wood…which we did not. Hopefully they got the deck fixed also…
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2023
Response from VrboOwner on 13 September 2023
The firewood was preordered and delivered to the bonfire pit. When the wood was delivered a few days prior to the stay, the lawn and weeds were taken care of then. I’m not sure why there was an issue. Also the deck had a rotten board and was being address by maintenance but was not fixed during their stay.
Verified

6/10 Okay

Keith L.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, location

Misleading

The property does not live up to expected VRBO standards. We found the listing misleading. The listing should clearly state that there is NO cable or internet, there are NO toiletries (bathroom soap, shampoo, simple things for sure but missed when not there) and there is a tenant living downstairs. Also we found it odd that throughout the unit (living room, dining room, bedroom) crafts were displayed for sale with a box clearly marked for payment. Lastly there was a long list of what the travelers couldn't do and what we needed to do upon leaving but not a word of welcome or a list of things to see or places to eat. Little things make a difference and leave an impression, unfortunately ours was not a good one.
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2022
Response from VrboOwner on 28 August 2022
So sorry to hear of this. I have my phone number listed everywhere to call me anytime if you have questions etc. It is clearly marked to check for wifi cable availability and that there is a tenant intermittent in the private studio. Shampoo etc is listed as not provided as well. There are lots of welcome signs, but a list of friendly reminders what to do upon leaving. The crafts that are displayed are art work for sale to help support some local kids. No harm done there. No pressure to buy them.
Verified

2/10 Terrible

Robin G.

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

Completely Inaccurate Description, Dirty and NOT Secure

The living room is very cozy & decorated nicely. There is a TV but there is no cable, no satellite or local channels available. It is not a smart TV. There is a DVD/VCR available but only a handful of children's VHS tapes and fishing bloopers. We only found 1 game and no books. It says there is WiFi & when we arrived there was a WiFi password written on a board but it was not correct for any available networks. When I asked about this she said there is no WiFi. This was a big problem for us, as my husband had to work remotely while we were there. There is a tenant occupying the space next to the garage. She said he was harldy ever there which was not true. His unit has access to the laundry area which provides him access to the unit you are in, because other than the garage door, the doors in your unit do not lock when you are away. You can lock his door from your side so I asked the owner about it as soon as we checked in but she did not respond so we locked it. The next day or so he made us unlock it to do his laundry and I texted the owner regarding and it took awhile for her to respond, by this time we were gone and he had access to our stuff. Cleanliness and toiletry items were lacking. We found mouse poop in a cupboard and 2 drawers under the sink. The towels are rough and old, some were fraying and falling apart, no hand towels, very few washcloths, hardly any tp or hand soap and the cold water did not work in the master bathroom and 1 room had dirt in the sheets.
Stayed 9 nights in Jun 2024
Archival

2/10 Terrible

Darin M.

Really should advertise appropriately

The house was clean and in decent location from town. However, just a little under 4 weeks before our booking we had to call Heather to ask where our contract was since we heard nothing yet from her. About 2 weeks before we were to arrive we received the contract and it mentioned renting of the tree house and the studio below the house. This was never told to us and was not even mentioned in her advertisement for her rental. We have 2 young kids and were planning on staying a week. The solitude and the tree house were part of the decision making in renting this place. When we called Heather, she apologized and said she would make it so no one else could book the tree house or the studio.. although she did inform us that the studio was rented for at least one of the nights we were there. It was too late at this point to look for other rentals since we were 2 weeks away. When we arrived we found that there was no cable. The advertisement stated had TV, never stated that there was NO cable. As most places you pay for what we paid for normally you have at least cable, and the advertisement of TV can be misleading. We didn't know we would need to rent videos and NO TV until we arrived. We also asked if there was a tub to give baths in as that wasn't clear on advertisement, and it did have a bath tub. However, the caster or whatever it you call it was chipping away and the tub's plug did not hold water. My husband was in contact with Heather when we were there about the TV and shared he felt this was another misleading advertisement. My husband was just letting her and he has a right too especially for what we paid and we felt we had already been mislead with not knowing there was a studio and a tree house that was to be rented. Heather became unprofessional with us and stated that we could just leave her place, but we had not place to go. While we were there the tree house was rented out 2 nights and same with the studio. Heather had lied about her blocking that or she was upset that we were upset and unblocked it to rent out to show us she had the upper hand. Either way, we will never rent form her nor will we recommend her. Some of the locals were not surprised when we shared our experience with them. In the 10 years of traveling to UP to visit my husband's family there, that was our worst experience renting ever. And it all has to do with misleading advertisement to make a buck.
Stayed 6 nights in Aug 2017
Response from VrboOwner on 18 March 2020
As she stated in her review, her husband called me 4 wks before their reservation with numerous questions which I answered then. Also during this initial call I sent him the rental contract to review and sign and send back in which they did immediately. The rental agreement states that the tree house and studio "might be" rented out during your stay. To sum this all up if they would have read the rental agreement/listing before signing and sending back to me I don't think there would be any issues. For the tub, it is a refurbished claw foot tub, it has one scuff mark on the bottom due to wear and tear, but there is a nice soft bath mat that is new covering the bottom, the drain works perfectly fine, if for some reason they didn't know how to plug a drain I wish they would have asked me during their stay. They seemed to ask every other question under the sun that was already stated in the listing and the rental agreement. I apologized as it's good customer service but as the home owner I would not recommend them as guests. Basically, her husband made the booking reservation, he didn't read over the listing or the rental agreement. My guess is when they arrived the wife was not happy, so in turn he constantly complained and I accommodated patiently and rapidly. THEN HE STARTED THREATENING ME, and that is when I clearly stated this is my home if you are not happy with it you can leave and I will happily find you another place to go. There was no lack of professionalism. In regards to the girl who had the studio rented out, I told Darin the husband that this was the case and he was fine with it at the time of our phone call. She reserved on another site and she paid for a two night stay and changed her reservation to the night before, last minute. It clearly states in the description that is listed and in addition to the rental agreement that there are tvs, but no wifi or cable is guaranteed to please inquire for time if your stay.
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Danielle W.

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

Summer friends trip

We stayed here while we went atving for 4 nights. Lots of room, nice house with huge deck and room for 2 trailers to park. No TV, internet, grill, coffee filters or cookie sheets just an FYI. But we brought our own grill so it wasn't a big deal. The beds are a little worn, but we would definitely stay here again! Thanks Heather!
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2022
Verified

6/10 Okay

Samuel S.

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

Snowmobiliers caution

So to be fair we enjoyed the house its roomy and clean garage was nice for keeping snowmobiles inside however to get to the trail its like 2-3 mile ride down a very busy road and the other problem we had was no tv or internet thank goodness we were able to go to walmart buy a rokue and hotspot from our phones all in all nice place but wont stay again because of location to the trail
Stayed 7 nights in Feb 2022
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Mike T.

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

Close to Houghton with great setting

Very nice property. Close to Houghton but in a quiet setting along the Portage. We enjoyed our stay.
Stayed 4 nights in Feb 2022
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Jamie B.

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

Big and clean

Loved the spaciousness! Huge comfy couch was excellent. Big tub for soaking was fantastic after skiing! List of amenities advertised includes wifi - there is no wifi or TV. Not a problem for us, but others should be aware. Bed was very soft, towels not so much, but the gas fireplace more than made up for those little things. Loved it!
Stayed 4 nights in Feb 2022
Verified

8/10 Good

Shae W.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication

Entry

One thing I didn’t care for was the form of entry into house wish it would have had a door instead of having to open garage door every time to go into the house
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2022
Response from VrboOwner on 4 February 2022
Thanks for staying with us!
Verified

2/10 Terrible

Cheryl C.

Disliked: Check-in, communication, listing accuracy

Not what was advertised - No internet No Television

We were in town and need to work remotely. The advertisement stated Internet and Television. We had neither internet or television for 10 days. Contacted the owner as soon as we moved in and not a word of response for days. Then she told us 1/2 through our stay that she would get the internet router from the unit below that she also owned, again no response. We left with no communication from the owner. The lack of customer service and the fact that she changed the advertisement after I confronted her was enough for us to give her a 1 star, no matter what we felt about anything else. I saw notes (multiple) from prior tenants who complained about the lack of television and internet, but it was a major inconvenience for us to find someplace else to work the entire time we were in town. The owner was not responding to calls, texts or emails, unlike her ad says that she lived in town and would be available the entire time we were there - that was not true at all. If you don't care about the internet, give the place a try, it was roomy.
Stayed 10 nights in Aug 2021
Response from VrboOwner on 29 September 2021
As stated on my listing cable/internet need to check with owner as usually it is available but sometimes it is not due to the lack of renters at the home. This was stated in the listing when booked. There was communication right away as I apologized for the inconvenience.

About the host

Hosted by Heather Kullman

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A local of the area all my life, a graduate of MTU, any questions regarding the area please don't hesitate to ask!

Why they chose this property

New, clean, close to EVERYTHING!!! Close to town, the beach, Lake Superior, snowmobile and biking trails.

What makes this property unique

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