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Cottage On Portage Lake; Close To Mtu; Nature/bike Trails; Snowmobiling

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Exterior
Exterior
Property grounds
Terrace/patio
Private kitchen

Reviews

10 out of 10
Exceptional

Highlights

  • Scenic water view
    Relax and unwind with top rated water views, offering a scenic experience.
  • Fireplace
    A rare find - cosy up in front of a warm, inviting fireplace.
  • Centrally-located
    You're never far from where you need to be with this convenient location.
2 bedrooms1 bathroomSleeps 7

Popular amenities

  • Onsite parking available
  • Dog-friendly
  • Kitchen
  • Washing machine
  • Air-conditioning
  • Barbecue

Explore the area

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Chassell, MI
  • Place, Nara Nature Park
    ‪3 min drive‬
  • Place, Prospector's Paradise
    ‪4 min drive‬
  • Place, Michigan Technological University
    ‪4 min drive‬
  • Airport, Hancock, MI (CMX-Houghton County Memorial)
    ‪24 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

2 bedrooms (sleeps 7)

Bedroom 1

1 Queen Bed

Bedroom 2

1 Queen Bed and 1 Single Bed

Living Room

1 Queen Sofa Bed

1 bathroom

Bathroom 1

Bathtub · Toilet · Shower only

Spaces

Deck or patio
Kitchen
Garden
Dining area

About this property

Cottage On Portage Lake; Close To Mtu; Nature/bike Trails; Snowmobiling

This 2 bedroom, 1 bath cottage is perfect for your family's getaway. Located right on Portage Lake. This lake is great for skiing, jet-skiing, swimming, tubing, canoe/kayaking. Nice sandy bottom for any lake activity. Also, great for fishing. Large living room with beautiful views of the lake, along with a nice electric fireplace. Very cozy kitchen with all the amenities. Very large deck to enjoy the outdoors anytime of the year. Steps to the water right from the deck. Master bedroom has a queen size bed with views of the lake to greet you in the morning. Second bedroom has a bunk bed system. Top bunk is a single; bottom bunk is a queen size bed. Living room couch pulls out to a queen bed also. Full size bathroom with tub and shower. Full refrigerator and gas oven along with a microwave. Kitchen is fully stocked with cooking, serving, utensils items that you may need. BBQ grill on deck (spring/summer/fall months only). Washer and dryer available on request. Nature/Bike trail steps away from the front door. This trail will bring you right into Houghton or into Chassell. Access to the snowmobile trail system. Minutes from MTU Campus; popular restaurants; downtown Houghton; Mt Ripley is only 8 miles away; Mt Bohemia is 45 minutes.

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House Rules

Check in after 3:00 PM
Minimum age to rent: 25
Check out before 11:00 AM
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Children

Children allowed: ages 0–17
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Events

No events allowed
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Pets

Pets allowed: dogs less than 23 kg per pet (limit 2 pets total)
Questions Please ask during booking.
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Smoking

Smoking is not permitted

Important information

You need to know

Property # 634686vb
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 and a first aid kit

About the area

Chassell

Located in Chassell, this cottage is on a lake. A.E. Seaman Mineral Museum and Houghton County Historical Museum are cultural highlights, and some of the area's attractions include Prospector's Paradise and Rozsa Center for the Performing Arts. Enjoy the area's slopes with cross-country skiing and snowboarding, and don't miss out on the ice skating and snowmobiling.
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Chassell, MI

What's nearby

  • Nara Nature Park - 3 min drive - 5.8 km
  • Prospector's Paradise - 4 min drive - 6.9 km
  • Michigan Technological University - 4 min drive - 7.7 km
  • Rozsa Center for the Performing Arts - 5 min drive - 8.4 km
  • Gates Tennis Center - 6 min drive - 9.1 km

Getting around

  • Hancock, MI (CMX-Houghton County Memorial) - 22 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪McDonald's - ‬11 min drive
  • ‪Taco Bell - ‬11 min drive
  • ‪Keweenaw Brewing Company - ‬8 min drive
  • ‪Library Cafe - ‬6 min drive
  • ‪Culver's - ‬11 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Cottage On Portage Lake; Close To Mtu; Nature/bike Trails; Snowmobiling pet-friendly?

Yes, this property allows dogs (limit 2 total) with a maximum weight of up to 23 kg per pet.

How much is parking at Cottage On Portage Lake; Close To Mtu; Nature/bike Trails; Snowmobiling?

On-site parking is available at the property.

What time is check-in at Cottage On Portage Lake; Close To Mtu; Nature/bike Trails; Snowmobiling?

Check-in begins at 3:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Cottage On Portage Lake; Close To Mtu; Nature/bike Trails; Snowmobiling?

Checkout is at 11:00 AM.

Where is Cottage On Portage Lake; Close To Mtu; Nature/bike Trails; Snowmobiling located?

Situated on a lake, this cottage is 2.8 mi (4.6 km) from Nara Nature Park and within 6 miles (10 km) of Prospector's Paradise and Rozsa Center for the Performing Arts. Gates Tennis Center and Michigan Technological University are also within 6 miles (10 km).

Reviews

10

Exceptional

Reviews are presented in chronological order, subject to a moderation process, and verified unless otherwise labelled.
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Rating 10 - Excellent. 155 out of 171 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 16 out of 171 reviews
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Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 171 reviews

9.8/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

10/10

Location

10/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

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10/10 Excellent

Arthur U.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great cottage on the lake to relax and recharge! Super close to Houghton and everything else!
Stayed 4 nights in May 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Harley R.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Welcoming to pets with a beautiful view! What more could you ask for, plus the owner is very nice and helpful! Would definitely stay again!!
Stayed 3 nights in May 2026
Verified

8/10 Good

Ann W.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Lakefront setting was delightful. The cabin was clean and the location worked well with our plans. The host was very responsive.
Stayed 3 nights in May 2026
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Shawn L.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Excellent place to stay!
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Christine S.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Randy was very accommodating and responsive to anything that was needed. The property was avaliable on time, clean and was the perfect size for our group. I bet it is even more beautiful in summer. It is a great location close to Michigan Tech, which is exactly what we were looking for.
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Molly D.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Welcoming host, beautiful view, cozy atmosphere.
Stayed 12 nights in Jan 2026
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Janice S.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great place to stay. We appreciate your hospitality.
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Leah S.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Gorgeous lake view- breathtaking sunrises. Clean home, comfortable beds. Well stocked.
Stayed 5 nights in Mar 2026
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Christy P.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Fabulous accommodations. Would be perfect for snowmobiling or a summer stay.
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Emma B.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Beautiful property and cabin and wonderful hosts. We enjoyed our stay and highly recommend to anyone visiting the area.
Stayed 6 nights in Aug 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Megan e.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Randy’s cabin is adorable. I’d love to see it in the summer. It was the perfect size for the five of us to tour Michigan Tech and do some skiing. It was clean and comfortable, with a great view of the lake.
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2026
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Jeanine K.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
A sweet winter respite with easy access to all the attractions. I especially liked the on-site trail access and the lovely colored lights to mark my way back during heavy snowfall. No worries about clearing snow either as owner took care of that before and during my stay.
Winter deck view
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2026
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Rachel H.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
We loved our stay at the lakeside cabin!
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Christina F.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Our dog was welcome! So pretty a view of the lake from the cabin and property. We had a wonderful stay!!
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Robert P.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Beautiful location. The fall colors were amazing.
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Amanda P.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Beautiful spot, clean and comfortable. Very convenient location for visiting MTU. Would love to stay again in the future.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Greg and Lea W.

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

Excellent stay

Overall experience and stay was excellent
Stayed 6 nights in Jan 2025
Verified

8/10 Good

patty t.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Really enjoyed the deck and lakefront. Was especially nice for our older dog, lots of yard and path to walk about.
Stayed 6 nights in Sep 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Sandra B.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Super cute cottage in a beautiful peaceful setting. Perfect home base for exploring Houghton/Hancock and the Keweenaw Pennisula.
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Lauren S.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Wonderful stay, welcoming hosts, and beautiful views. The pictures don’t even begin to give this cottage justice. Will definitely be back. Great central location to many UP attractions.
Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

The S.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
The cabin was wonderful. We spoke to the property owner in the yard, and he was very nice and welcomingWe will be back when the weather is warmer so we can enjoy the great deck.
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Gabrielle R.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
This a such a charming and delightful cabin right on Portage Lake. We enjoyed staying there so much. The property is gorgeous and there is a really cool walking/biking trail that used to be train tracks between Chassell and Houghton. We loved Houghton. An amazing place to stay!
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Jane G.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Cute cottage right on water. I loved listening to waves. Host was accommodating.
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

kristy d.

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

Great cabin

Cozy and clean cabin. Randy was great and helpful with any questions we had on the area. Great location for day trips.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

ruth b.

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

Nice quiet place!

Cute place right on the lake. Everything we needed for a comfortable stay!
Stayed 5 nights in Jun 2025

About the host

Hosted by Randy McKay

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I have lived in Houghton since 2002, having graduated from MTU in 1988. Moved back to raise my four children and enjoy the beautiful area.

Why they chose this property

Purchased this property because of the beautiful views of Portage Lake. Moved from the area after graduating from MTU and decided this would be place to raise my family.

What makes this property unique

Lived in this cottage for years before building my permanent home on the same property. The views of the lake--whether its early morning sunrises or watching the every changing colors turn into night are breathtaking. Very serene and peaceful.

Languages:

English, French
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