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Chassell House #2 at Portage Lake

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Exterior
Exterior
Exterior
Exterior detail
Private kitchen

Reviews

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional
2 bedrooms1 bathroomSleeps 4

Popular amenities

  • Parking available
  • Dryer
  • Barbecue grill
  • Washer
  • Kitchen
  • Outdoor space

Explore the area

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Chassell, MI
  • Isle Royale Houghton Visitor Center
    ‪11 min drive‬
  • Houghton–Hancock Bridge
    ‪12 min drive‬
  • Michigan Technological University
    ‪13 min drive‬
  • Hancock, MI (CMX-Houghton County Memorial)
    ‪24 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

2 bedrooms (sleeps 4)

Blue Room

1 Double Bed

Garden Room

1 Queen Bed

1 bathroom

Full Bath

Bathtub or shower

Spaces

Deck or patio
Porch or lanai
Kitchen
Separate dining area
Dining area

About this property

Chassell House #2 at Portage Lake

This 19th century house has been fully remodeled. The historic charm comes from the original wood trim and oak woodwork. There is a companion house on the lot, Chassell House #1 (HA 9268747) that sleeps 7.

Great for all seasons and super convenient for enjoying local activities - Newly remodeled and decorated to be a welcoming retreat for travelers to Chassell or nearby Houghton and Michigan Tech. The Chassell Township Park, trails, the annual strawberry festival are all just a few steps from the front porch.

The Chassell Houses are perfect for boating/fishing, snowmobiling and ski vacations.
The houses are across from the Chassell Centennial Park at Pike Bay, a sheltered cove off the South end of Portage Lake. The park has a boat launch and fishing pier.

Located on Hwy 41, the Chassell Houses are easy to find. There is easy access and parking for trailers. In summer, parking is at the back door entrance. In winter, parking is on the side lawn and a plow service clears the snow from the parking area.

The fully equipped kitchen has what you need to prepare meals and dine-in. There is a convention oven/microwave, gas stove, frig with ice maker, Keurig coffee maker, and toaster. The dining table seats four.

The house has WiFi internet and Alexa is there too to keep you connected.

The house has 2 bedrooms upstairs. One has a queen sized bed, the other has a full sized bed. Both rooms have ceiling fans. All of the beds are made up with cozy cotton flannel sheets and cotton comforters. The bedding contains no wool or feathers. The pillows are polyester-filled. There is a full-sized washer and dryer in the larger bedroom.

The house has a full bathroom with tub/shower. Towels, bath mat, toilet tissue, and basic soaps are provided. The house has new forced air furnace and boiler for hot water.

Thank you for considering this property and hope you give us the opportunity to welcome you as our guest.

Property manager

Teresa Adams
Premier Host

Languages

English

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Amenities

Kitchen
Washer
Dryer
Free WiFi
Outdoor space
Parking available

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House Rules

Check in after 4:00 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

No 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 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 fire extinguisher, a first aid kit and a deadlock

About the area

Chassell

Located in Chassell, this holiday home is on a lake. Houghton–Hancock Bridge and Quincy Mine are local landmarks, and some of the area's activities can be experienced at Gates Tennis Center and Husky Chair Lift. Prospector's Paradise and A.E. Seaman Mineral Museum are also worth visiting. Take in the nearby slopes with cross-country skiing and snowboarding, or try out other outdoor activities such as snowmobiling and ice skating.
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Chassell, MI

What's nearby

  • Nara Nature Park - 6 min drive - 8.8 km
  • Isle Royale Houghton Visitor Center - 11 min drive - 13.1 km
  • Houghton–Hancock Bridge - 12 min drive - 13.8 km
  • Michigan Technological University - 13 min drive - 10.7 km
  • Great Bear Chase Ski Marathon - 14 min drive - 15.6 km

Getting around

  • Hancock, MI (CMX-Houghton County Memorial) - 24 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Iron Horse Restaurant & Bar - ‬5 min drive
  • ‪Cozy Corner Bar & Grill - ‬16 min drive
  • ‪Carrousel Winery - ‬16 min drive
  • ‪Keweenaw Berry Farm Restaurant - ‬5 min drive
  • ‪Treats - ‬4 min walk

Frequently asked questions

Is Chassell House #2 at Portage Lake pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

What time is check-in at Chassell House #2 at Portage Lake?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Chassell House #2 at Portage Lake?

Checkout is at 11:00 AM.

Where is Chassell House #2 at Portage Lake located?

Situated on a lake, this holiday home is within 9 miles (15 km) of Nara Nature Park, Prospector's Paradise and Lake Superior. Michigan Technological University and Rozsa Center for the Performing Arts are also within 9 miles (15 km).

Reviews

9.6

Exceptional

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Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 23 reviews

10/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Amenities

10/10

Property conditions & facilities

10/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

9.6/10

Location

9.8/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Heather M.

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

Cozy spot in Chassell

This spot was great and had everything we needed for our stay.
Stayed 9 nights in Dec 2022

10/10 Excellent

Eric

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities, communication
Wonderful home. I would recommend this place to anyone looking to stay in the area
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2022

10/10 Excellent

Chris K.

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

Great location for fishing the entire area

Great location for being able to access all the local fishing spots. Nice place to stay. Friendly neighbors and a place to park the boat. I will be coming back
Stayed 6 nights in Jun 2023

10/10 Excellent

Kimberly j.

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

Great house!

It was very pleasant and had everything that we needed. Wonderful space!
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2023

10/10 Excellent

Sandra A.

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

Highly Recommend

Fabulous home-away-from-home in a great location with easy access and all the comforts. Host was terrific. Highly recommend!
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Jacob G.

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

Wonderful experience!

We were in town for the MTU graduation and enjoyed our stay. Teresa was a great host! She was responsive and kind. I definitely recommend staying here.
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2023

10/10 Excellent

Tracey L.

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities, communication
Clean and quiet. Close to Houghton and MTU. Exactly what we needed for graduation weekend.

10/10 Excellent

Clair U.

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

Urbaniak

. House was excellent, very clean, close to everything we wanted to see in the Copper Country.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2023

8/10 Good

Cindy D.

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

A nice place to stay

The house was very clean, it had plenty of towels, kitchen supplies and an over all home feeling. The only thing I would have liked to have had was more than two seats in the living room to watch TV and some kind of dresser to put your clothes in. It was decorated very cute and I loved all the little notes telling you how to turn things on or what switches did. The owner was very accommodating to our late flight out and since she had availability allowed is a late afternoon checkout.
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2023

8/10 Good

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication

Interesting

It was fine. Might have been haunted
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2022

8/10 Good

Allison N.

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

Well equipped house and lovely home.

Everything was wonderful.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2022

10/10 Excellent

Clair U.

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

Alumni weekend

Beautiful house which I remember during my days of living in Chassell at the Sig Rho house back in the early 90's. We stayed with friends in the adjoining property so there were no conflicts, neighbors were respectful and quiet. Had dinner several times on the back deck. Plan on being back for future visits to the area.
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2022

10/10 Excellent

Brent P.

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

Summer trip

House is great and Teresa was fantastic to deal with again thanks!
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2022

10/10 Excellent

Vicky

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities, communication
The owner provided easy instructions for checkin and out. All needs were exceeded by accommodations at propert. Little notes throughout property to eliminate any confusion of how to use the many amenities at the property. If you are looking for quiet, private, fully furnished, charming fully restored house, this is the place to rent. We were here on very busy graduation weekend and wanted to be able to have a spot to relax away from all the people and cook food and eat and play games gathered together… this was beyond expectations.
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2022

8/10 Good

Doreen B.

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

Overall stay

Nice place. Had everything we needed. Was hard to park a big snowmobile trailer. Very easy check in and check out.
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2022

10/10 Excellent

Dan C., Ann Arbor

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

Cozy house in great location

Wonderful house that was really well stocked for our stay. Beds were comfortable and the place was cozy and warm. Super convenient to Houghton. We will be staying here again when visiting Tech.
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2022

10/10 Excellent

Mary l., FENTON

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

Great Stay at Chassell House

The Chassell House was clean and nicely updated, and had all the amenities we needed for our stay. The owner is very communicative. Check in and out was simple. Highly recommend this property.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2021

10/10 Excellent

Terence B.

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

MTU Visit

The house was perfect for our visit, very clean and well maintained. Great location for visiting our son who is a student at Michigan Tech. We enjoyed the neighborhood, plenty of walking trails in and around Chassell. Convenient to MTU, stores, restaurants. Will look to stay here again for future trips.
Stayed 8 nights in Sep 2021

10/10 Excellent

Chris P.

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

Chassell gem

Lovely older home with lots of updates makes the stay very comfortable. We appreciated all the thoughtful hint/notes the owner leaves around to help understand the setup and not have to hunt for the right light switch!
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2021

10/10 Excellent

Tom V., Appleton, WI

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

Very nice home and location

We very much enjoyed our stay at this property. It is easy to find and close to Houghton and Keweenaw Peninsula. Very clean. My wife said it remined her of coming home to Grandma's house. Would stay again.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2021

10/10 Excellent

Carol Y.

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

Charming home away from home

We loved our stay here, the owner has added so many thoughtful touches, such as kitchen gadgets, washer/dryer, free WiFi, phone chargers, large tv with all of the latest apps. We loved that Chassell beach was right across the street and we had the beach to ourselves. There’s a little pasty/ice cream shop a block away. The kids enjoyed walking there to get ice cream and waking along the beautiful trail along the lake. I have family in Chassell and Houghton and this location was perfect for visiting both. Linens and towels were nice quality and everything was spotless. It was cozy and comfortable, I highly recommend!👍🏼👍🏼
Stayed 14 nights in Jul 2021

8/10 Good

Don W.

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

North country

Pleasant surroundings, easy to find with access to great fishing. Everything works, and we didn't have too. It was a pleasure trip with great areas to explore.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2021

10/10 Excellent

Brent P.

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

Teresa was very helpful we enjoyed it!

Would rent again!
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2021

About the host

Hosted by Teresa Adams

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