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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
2 bedrooms1 bathroomSleeps 774.3 sq m

Popular amenities

  • Parking available
  • Dryer
  • Pet-friendly
  • Washer
  • Fireplace
  • Air conditioning

Explore the area

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Chassell, MI
  • Isle Royale Houghton Visitor Center
    ‪8 min drive‬
  • Houghton–Hancock Bridge
    ‪9 min drive‬
  • Michigan Technological University
    ‪13 min drive‬
  • Hancock, MI (CMX-Houghton County Memorial)
    ‪22 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.

Property manager

Randy McKay
Premier Host

Languages

English, French

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Amenities

Kitchen
Washer
Dryer
Pet-friendly
Air conditioning
Outdoor space

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House Rules

Check in after 3:00 PM
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
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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
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. Rozsa Center for the Performing Arts and A.E. Seaman Mineral Museum are cultural highlights, and some of the area's attractions include Prospector's Paradise and Mine Shaft. Make sure you get close to the area's animals with activities such as game walks and birdwatching.
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Chassell, MI

What's nearby

  • Nara Nature Park - 3 min drive - 4.6 km
  • Prospector's Paradise - 4 min drive - 5.6 km
  • Isle Royale Houghton Visitor Center - 8 min drive - 9.0 km
  • Houghton–Hancock Bridge - 9 min drive - 9.6 km
  • Michigan Technological University - 13 min drive - 7.8 km

Getting around

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

Restaurants

  • ‪McDonald's - ‬11 min drive
  • ‪Taco Bell - ‬11 min drive
  • ‪Culver's - ‬11 min drive
  • ‪Keweenaw Brewing Company - ‬8 min drive
  • ‪Burger King - ‬11 min drive

Frequently asked questions

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

Yes, pets are allowed at this 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

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Rating 10 - Excellent. 121 out of 134 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 13 out of 134 reviews
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Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 134 reviews

9.8/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

10/10

Location

10/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Nadine G.

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

Quick trip

We stayed here for out granddaughters graduation from Tech. It was much closer to Houghton than what was said in the listing so that was a nice surprise. The cabin was clean and comfortable and met our needs nicely. Only drawback was that it wasn't overly warm outside so not their fault.
Stayed 4 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Lynette P.

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

Perfect location

Great location for visiting MTU. Cute well furnished cabin. The host was very good at communicating and very welcoming. We really enjoyed our time here.
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jaimie B.

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

MTU Visit

We came up to check out MTU, so we didn't spend a lot of time at the cabin. It worked out great for what we needed.
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Trina V.

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

Snowmobiling

The cabin was perfect for our family of 4 and extra dog friendly!
Stayed 4 nights in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Justin R.

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

Clean and Cozy

We had a wonderful stay at the cabin. The cabin was very clean and well stocked with everything we needed. The layout gives you plenty of space. The lake front property is awesome, and you are only a few minutes away from town. We would definitely stay again.
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Ryan L.

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

Weekend in the Keweenaw

Cabin was very clean and well stocked with essentials. We had 25 inches of snow over 3 days. The snow cleanup was superb!
Stayed 4 nights in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Tim W.

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

Winter Carnival

Was perfect for 6 of us and so convenient.
Stayed 4 nights in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Kevin C.

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

Awesome Place

Quite cozy and had everything you wanted plus some.
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

Elena P.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

Terry P.

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

Snowmobiling

The cottage was excellent, very clean and great location. With being close to Houghton a lot of different options for dining out. With this being our first time to the up to snowmobile it was ok.Some trails good and some not rideable at all.Overall we would still return.
Stayed 4 nights in Jan 2025

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

10/10 Excellent

Stacy S.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Stayed 4 nights in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Barbara F.

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

Visiting college son

Was a great location and spot while visiting our son.
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Scott D.

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

Great Stay at the Lake

We had an amazing stay. So much to do in the area. Beautiful scenery and hiking. Great centralized location to explore the area. Great responsive host.
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Molly M.

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

Lake stay with sunrise views on Keweenaw Peninsula

This cabin is well appointed with beautiful views of the water and sunrises on Portage Lake. It’s the perfect place and location for those wanting to feel further away on a lake but with a quick drive to the Houghton-Hancock area.
Stayed 5 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Lisa B.

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

Fall Color Tour

This is the second year we have stayed in this beautiful cottage. It is a great location right on the water. Saw two nights of northern lights. Super clean. Great size. Host is very easy to work with. Our family love this cottage.
Stayed 7 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Dawn H.

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

Perfect spot

I came up to visit my nephew at Tech and sight see, this place was in he perfect spot just down the road from campus with a beautiful song vesicles
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2024

8/10 Good

Lisa M.

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

September in Houghton

The hosts were very easy to work with, the location was wonderful both for the lake frontage and the proximity to Houghton and the property was as advertised.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Gerri S.

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

Houghton

Here to see out grand daughter at Tech and tour the Keewanau
Stayed 5 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Brian B.

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

Amazing

Coffee in bed watching the sunrise over Portage Lake! Great place, incredible location, very clean, wish we could give it more than 5 stars.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Kevin B.

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

Excellent Stay!

Thank you for a wonderful stay! We really enjoyed our time at the cabin - it was clean, nicely decorated, and very welcoming. Would definitely stay again and highly recommend!
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Andrew W.

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

Great Location

The cabin was set up great! It was a great place to stay while we enjoyed the UP area!
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Deborah P.

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

Wonderful location to explore the western UP

We had a wonderful time at Randy and Amy’s place. Everything you will need is there including kayaks and paddle boards. It is a great place for exploring the Keweenaw peninsula or west to Porcupine mountains or south to Bond and Agate waterfalls Or just stay put and enjoy the water and views
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Michelle N.

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

Wonderful location

We enjoyed our stay at this cozy cabin. It was well stocked, the owner was responsive and personable, and the location is perfect. We especially enjoyed walking on the old rail trail and playing in the small shallow beach. We would definitely stay again!
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2024

8/10 Good

Joshua L.

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

It's the U.P.

We liked our stay. Great location.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2024

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

Premier Host

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