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Houghton Canal Rocky Shore Retreat
Lakefront holiday home with kitchen and patio
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Reviews
10 out of 10 
Exceptional
6 bedrooms3 bathroomsSleeps 14241.5 sq m
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Explore the area

- Place, Houghton–Hancock Bridge
- Place, Isle Royale Houghton Visitor Center
- Place, Michigan Technological University
- Airport, Hancock, MI (CMX-Houghton County Memorial)
Rooms & beds
6 bedrooms (sleeps 14)
Bedroom 1
1 Queen Bed
Bedroom 2
2 Queen Beds
Bedroom 3
1 Queen Bed
Bedroom 4
1 Double Bed
Bedroom 5
1 Queen Bed
Bedroom 6
2 Double Beds
3 bathrooms
Bathroom 1
Toilet · Shower only
Bathroom 2
Toilet
Bathroom 3
Bathtub or shower · Toilet
Spaces
Deck or patio
Porch or lanai
Kitchen
Outdoor play area
Garden
Dining area
About this property
Houghton Canal Rocky Shore Retreat
Large and spacious home on Portage Canal with beautiful views.  Fire pit, grill, outdoor eating.
Fully equipped kitchen. Central air conditioning, WIFI, and cable TV. Rural yet close to town (3 miles from all attractions, restaurants, universities, shopping, etc.) All you need to bring is food, soaps, and toiletries. We have plenty of parking for trailers and snowmobilers machines.
Reservations are from Saturday to Saturday (June 15-30, July, and August) Sept-June 15th is a 3 day minimum stay.
Fully equipped kitchen. Central air conditioning, WIFI, and cable TV. Rural yet close to town (3 miles from all attractions, restaurants, universities, shopping, etc.) All you need to bring is food, soaps, and toiletries. We have plenty of parking for trailers and snowmobilers machines.
Reservations are from Saturday to Saturday (June 15-30, July, and August) Sept-June 15th is a 3 day minimum stay.
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Amenities
Kitchen
Washing machine
Dryer
Air conditioning
Outdoor space
Lake view
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House Rules
Check in after 3:00 PM 
Minimum age to rent: 21 
Check out before 11:00 AM 
Children
Children allowed: ages 0–17 
Events
Events allowed 
Pets
No pets allowed 
Smoking
Smoking is not permitted 
Check-out instructions
The host requires you to complete the following before checking out: 
Please leave house UNlocked and leave keys and garage door opener on the kitchen counter. Also please text me when you depart.
Thank you! 
Failure to complete these may result in a negative review from the host.
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 are allowed on site
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 indicated that there is a smoke detector on the property 
Safety features at this property include a deadlock 
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 in a rural area and on the waterfront. 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, or check out an event or a game at Gates Tennis Center. Take in the nearby slopes with cross-country skiing and snowboarding, or try out other outdoor activities such as sledging and ice skating. 

Houghton, MI
What's nearby
- Houghton–Hancock Bridge - 8 min drive - 7.3 km
- Isle Royale Houghton Visitor Center - 9 min drive - 8.1 km
- Michigan Technological University - 10 min drive - 9.6 km
- The trail to Copper Harbor - 11 min drive - 9.2 km
- Quincy Mine - 12 min drive - 10.3 km
Getting around
Restaurants
- McDonald's - 7 min drive
- Dunkin’ / Baskin Robbins - 6 min drive
- Taco Bell - 6 min drive
- Ambassador Restaurant - 7 min drive
- Culver's - 7 min drive
Frequently asked questions
About the host
Hosted by Phil & Lori Anderson, Owners

We're a family living a simple life in the Keweenaw Peninsula and enjoying all of its natural beauty.
Why they chose this property
It is a little bit of country close to town.
What makes this property unique
It allows us to enjoy our coffee in the morning sun, barbeques and the boat traffic from the deck, and end our day with a good ole' Copper Country sauna.
Languages:
English
Premier Host
They consistently provide great experiences for their guests
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