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2BR Waterfront Retreat on Portage Lake & DNR Trail

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A deck with a view of a sunset over a body of water, a flag, and outdoor furniture. - 2BR Waterfront Retreat on Portage Lake & DNR Trail (Chassell)
A sandy beach area with a toy dump truck and other toys. - 2BR Waterfront Retreat on Portage Lake & DNR Trail (Chassell)
A dining area with a wooden table and chairs, a chandelier, and large windows offering a view of greenery. - 2BR Waterfront Retreat on Portage Lake & DNR Trail (Chassell)
A kitchen with wooden cabinets, a central island with bar stools, a refrigerator, a microwave, and a coffee maker. - 2BR Waterfront Retreat on Portage Lake & DNR Trail (Chassell)
A house with a snow-covered roof and a green-lit window. - 2BR Waterfront Retreat on Portage Lake & DNR Trail (Chassell)
Relax with the whole family at this peaceful waterfront home, just 5 minutes from Houghton and MTU. Enjoy tremendous views of Portage Lake sunrises from the deck or waterfront, use kayaks & paddleboards or moor your boat on our seawall.

Reviews

10 out of 10
Exceptional

Entire home

2 bedrooms1 bathroomSleeps 6

Popular amenities

  • Kitchen
  • Outdoor space
  • Fireplace

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About this property

2BR Waterfront Retreat on Portage Lake & DNR Trail

  • About this space
    Relax with the whole family at our peaceful waterfront home. 5 minutes to Houghton, MTU, golf course, hike/bike trails, ski hill, and other local features.
    Our home includes a full kitchen, social island, dining room, two bedrooms with queen/full beds, plus a loft with futon. Cable I-Net/WiFi, Hulu, SmartTV and gas fireplace are provided.
    Relax on the deck or waterfront with tremendous views of Portage Lake sunrises, use our kayaks & paddleboards or moor your boat on our seawall. Come and enjoy!
    The space
    Main floor includes all pictured spaces, including the kitchen, dining area, living room with fireplace, two bedrooms, full bathroom, and furnished loft, as well as furnished elevated deck with grill and multiple seating areas.
    Guest access
    Guests have access to the entire main floor and loft, including a private entrance, the elevated deck, and all main floor/loft features. The walkout basement is a separate space and is kept vacant.

    Other things to note
    Looking forward to your visit!

Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in the house: WiFi

Bedrooms

  • 2 bedrooms

Bathroom

  • 1 bathroom

Living spaces

  • Fireplace

Outdoor areas

  • Patio

Pets

  • No pets allowed

Suitability/Accessibility

  • Smoke-free property

Things to do

  • Golfing nearby

Safety features

  • Carbon monoxide detector not reported (host has not indicated whether there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property; consider bringing a portable detector)
  • Smoke detector not reported (host has not indicated whether there is a smoke detector on the property)

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Policies

Check-in

Check-in time starts at 4:00 PM

Check-out

Check-out before 11:00 AM

Special check-in instructions

You will receive an email from the host with check-in and check-out instructions
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

Pets

Pets not allowed

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome

Events

No events allowed

Smoking

Smoking is not permitted

Important information

You need to know

This property is managed by a private host (a party not acting within their trade, business or profession). EU consumer law, including the right of withdrawal, will not apply to your booking. The cancellation policy set by the private host will cover your booking.
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 not indicated whether there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property; consider bringing a portable detector with you on the trip
Host has not indicated whether there is a smoke detector on the property
This property is managed through our partner, Vrbo. You will receive an email from Vrbo with a link to a Vrbo account, where you can change or cancel your reservation

About the area

Chassell is home to this holiday home. Houghton–Hancock Bridge and Quincy Mine are local landmarks, and some of the area's attractions include Prospector's Paradise and Rozsa Center for the Performing Arts. A.E. Seaman Mineral Museum and Mine Shaft are also worth visiting. Spend some time exploring the area's activities, including golfing. Visit our Chassell travel guide
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Chassell, MI

What's nearby

  • A river with a city skyline in the background, featuring several buildings and a dock.
    Michigan Technological University
    5 min drive - 8.0 km
  • A bridge over a river with surrounding residential buildings and a lit-up tower.
    Houghton–Hancock Bridge
    10 min drive - 12.1 km
  • Portage Lake
    1 min walk - 0.1 km
  • Isle Royale Houghton Visitor Center
    8 min drive - 11.0 km
  • Mine Shaft
    11 min drive - 13.5 km

Getting around

  • Hancock, MI (CMX-Houghton County Memorial)
    19 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
    12 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is 2BR Waterfront Retreat on Portage Lake & DNR Trail pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

What time is check-in at 2BR Waterfront Retreat on Portage Lake & DNR Trail?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at 2BR Waterfront Retreat on Portage Lake & DNR Trail?

Checkout is at 11:00 AM.

Where is 2BR Waterfront Retreat on Portage Lake & DNR Trail located?

Situated in Chassell, this holiday home is 0.2 mi (0.2 km) from Portage Lake and 3 mi (4.8 km) from Nara Nature Park. Prospector's Paradise and Rozsa Center for the Performing Arts are also within 6 miles (10 km).

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2BR Waterfront Retreat on Portage Lake & DNR Trail Reviews

Reviews

Exceptional

All reviews shown are from real guest experiences. Only travellers who have booked a stay with us can submit a review. We verify reviews according to our guidelines and publish all reviews, positive or negative.
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Rating 10 - Excellent. 13 out of 13 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 0 out of 13 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 0 out of 13 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 13 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 13 reviews

9.6

Cleanliness

10

Location

Reviews

Verified

10/10 Excellent

Kathrine L.

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

Great location

The location is perfect and the deck on The Portage is great.
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Susan C.

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

Great Portage View

Very nice place right on the Portage. Well appointed and very friendly owners.
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Eric W.

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

MTU Visit

Wonderful place to stay to visit my MTU student. Clean and comfortable, and amazing views across the Portage Canal. Will look to book again on another visit.
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Karen V.

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

Great Get a Way to visit MTU

My family has stayed here twice and it's a great place. The view of the water is relaxing. The trail is great to walk or ride your bike. It's clean and comfortable to spend time together and just have fun. Hosts are responsive and helpful.
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Tasha M.

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

Beautiful getaway!

Precious Gem. Great big windows looking out over a deck and lake, the perfect tree... it was great to come "Home" to this rather than a hotel room! The solar lights in the tree was a neat touch, the propane firepit was nice to have, the gas fireplace was well used... Hosys were very attentive to my wants and needs. Would definitely stay there again!
Stayed 9 nights in Aug 2023
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10/10 Excellent

Karen F.

Liked: Cleanliness, communication, location, listing accuracy
Idyllic and peaceful. A bit difficult to find, because trees obscured the garage landmarkOnly problem was a glitch with the access keypad. Once we connected with our hosts, the problem was resolved (access pad had malfunctioned) and apologies profuse. Nicole was wonderful to deal with. Very kind and caring.Kitchen well appointed. Deck is beautiful, relaxing place to wake up or unwind. Wish I could hesitate to recommend this stay (only because I don’t want it to become so popular that i can never stay there again). But, alas, I must be honest … if you’re going to Houghton/Hancock, stay here!
Rising of the supermoon from the patio.
Supermoon liquid silver
Sunriseover Portage Lake
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Lisa W.

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

Lake trip

The property was very clean and beautiful. We loved our stay
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2024
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10/10 Excellent

Jen R.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Wonderful deck for enjoying the view. The grill was great for grilling steaks. Enjoyed the paddle board and paddling Portage Lake. Clean and cozy home. Convenient location for visiting students at MTU.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Jennifer P.

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

Five Star

We were very happy with our stay during our winter trip to Houghton area. Property was lovey and good communication with property owner Nicole made it easy . Would stay again ! TY!
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Rob and Diane A.

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

3 week stay

We stayed 3 weeks and felt very much at home. The home is comfortable, homey, and had everything we needed (well one more sauce pan would be better). Our hosts were very accommodating and went out of their way to make sure we were comfortable. We enjoyed walks each day along the trail along the lake behind the house and the deck was very pleasant weather permitting. The lake view was beautiful and it was a quiet location (loved listening to the waves lapping on the shore). Just one heads up if you are counting on using the desk pictured in the loft, it is no longer there. If you plan to be in the Houghton/Chassel are and are not a large group, I recommend a stay in this home.
Stayed 21 nights in Jul 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Karen V.

Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2024