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9.8

Exceptional

3 bedrooms1 bathroomSleeps 8

Popular amenities

Kitchen

Barbecue grill

Free WiFi

Outdoor space

Washer

Dryer

Check-in time

4:00 PM

Check-out time

11:00 AM

Explore the area

Houghton, MI

Houghton–Hancock Bridge11 min drive
Isle Royale Houghton Visitor Center12 min drive
Michigan Technological University12 min drive
Hancock, MI (CMX-Houghton County Memorial)22 min drive

Most relevant reviews

10/10 Excellent

This property was comfortable and a good home base for seeing the fall colors in the area.

Linda W.

Oct 4, 2023

Rooms & beds

3 bedrooms (sleeps 8)

Bedroom 1

1 Double Bed

Bedroom 2

1 Queen Bed

Bedroom 3

1 Single Bed and 1 Single Bunk Bed

1 bathroom

Bathroom 1

Bathtub or shower · Toilet

Spaces

Deck or patio

Kitchen

Garden

About this property

House in Oskar Bay, along Houghton Portage Canal

Historic Hermanson Fishery fully updated house on Oskar Bay near Houghton, Michigan, located 6 miles from downtown Houghton.
The house is a 3 bedroom/1 bathroom home and sleeps 8 comfortably. It has a full kitchen with everything you’ll need to cook, including a grill on the patio.
Along with 100 feet of lake access on the Portage Canal, there is a dock available so you can bring your boat. The boat launch is located 4 miles away. The water gradually drops off with a sandy bottom, making the location ideal for swimming. A firepit is located near the water.

Property manager

Will D

Premier Host

Languages

English

Amenities

Kitchen

Washer

Dryer

Free WiFi

Outdoor space

Barbecue grill

Hot tub

Kitchen

Free WiFi

Air conditioning

House Rules

Check in after 4:00 PM

Minimum age to rent: 21

Check out before 11:00 AM

Children

Children allowed: ages 0–17

Events

No events allowed

Pets

No pets allowed

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 not indicated whether there is a smoke detector on the property

About the area

Houghton

Located in Houghton, this holiday home is 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 The trail to Copper Harbor. A.E. Seaman Mineral Museum and Prospector's Paradise are also worth visiting.

Houghton, MI

What's nearby

Houghton–Hancock Bridge - 11 min drive
Isle Royale Houghton Visitor Center - 12 min drive
The trail to Copper Harbor - 12 min drive
Michigan Technological University - 12 min drive
Portage Health - 16 min drive

Getting around

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

Restaurants

‪McDonald's - ‬10 min drive
‪Taco Bell - ‬10 min drive
‪Culver's - ‬10 min drive
‪Keweenaw Brewing Company - ‬11 min drive
‪Ambassador Restaurant & Lounge - ‬10 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is House in Oskar Bay, along Houghton Portage Canal pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

What time is check-in at House in Oskar Bay, along Houghton Portage Canal?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at House in Oskar Bay, along Houghton Portage Canal?

Checkout is at 11:00 AM.

Where is House in Oskar Bay, along Houghton Portage Canal located?

Situated on the waterfront, this holiday home is within 6 miles (10 km) of Lake Superior, Breakers Beach and Great Bear Chase Ski Marathon. Houghton–Hancock Bridge and Mine Shaft are also within 9 miles (15 km).

9.8

Exceptional

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9.8/10

Cleanliness

9.8/10

Check-in

9.8/10

Communication

9.8/10

Location

9.8/10

Listing accuracy

10/10 Excellent

Linda W.

4 Oct 2023

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

Fall Colors

This property was comfortable and a good home base for seeing the fall colors in the area.

Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2023

10/10 Excellent

Megan S.

7 Aug 2023

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

Cute cabin

Cabin was cute and clean, had good water access and great view!

Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Samantha W.

30 July 2023

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

Amazing views, great host

Will was a great host! We had an amazing week. I have a 1 year old, so when we showed up to find an extra booster chair in the kitchen and spare diapers in the bathroom, it was a nice touch. The view of the lake is incredible. The kitchen was fully stocked with pots, pans, silverware, wine opener, etc. which made cooking very easy. The ONLY downside I found was being right on a curve in the road, it was difficult to see cars coming. However, the road is NOT busy, and my 4 year old listens really well. The dock is also far enough from the road, so I wasn’t concerned being down there at all. We have a family cottage nearby so we spent a lot of time there, but I would not hesitate booking this house again. We had a great time. Thanks, Will!

Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Danielle L.

15 July 2023

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

Absolutely perfect!

We had a group of 7 family/friends (5 adults, 2 high school daughters) staying at the cottage for 5 nights while our 3 sons attended hockey camp at MTU this week. The house could not have been more perfect. It was very clean, spacious, decorated adorably and very comfortable. The proximity to the water and dock to tie up our boat was a game changer from the previous years we have stayed up in Houghton and had to put the boat in at the launch downtown each time we wanted to use it. We got to enjoy daily fishing, tubing, kayaking (provided on site), paddle boarding, quiet reading and sunbathing at the waters edge and relaxing cocktails at the bay. It was a quick 10 minute drive to town and easy access to all the peninsula has to offer. The house had everything we needed, but because we were a larger group we did bring extra towels and bought a few wine glasses since there weren’t any in the house. The host, Will, was fantastic with communication for entry and very responsive to our needs. The check out process was simple & easy. Many rental places have you cleaning and stripping beds and even starting laundry then still charge a huge cleaning fee… not here! Just an easy wipe down of counters/table and towels in hamper. Definitely adds to the vibe that you are on vacation! The property & house are even better than described online. 100% recommend renting here and interacting with Will. He’s laid back, kind, & has some great stories. I hope to be able to come back and stay again

Stayed 5 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Ronald S.

9 July 2023

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

Piece of paradise

Enjoyed our stay. Will is very good host. Loved location on lake. Some closets would be nice, very comfortable place. We would definitely stay here again.

Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Lisa C.

13 Feb 2023

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

Just enough.

This property had everything we needed. Most importantly, we had a plumbing issue and the property managers were on top of it instantly with a resolution in lightning speed. Really impressive customer service. Very peaceful location with view of the canal across the street.

Stayed 4 nights in Feb 2023

10/10 Excellent

Barbara H.

29 Aug 2022

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

Great vacation spot

Excellent accommodations & location ! Very clean , all essentials included 😃 Dock , canoe, kayak ,swimming & fishing ! Host was great & informative ! Highly recommend this property ! Will definitely return 😃

Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2022

10/10 Excellent

Ken B., Chicago, IL

15 Aug 2022

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

Excellent waterfront location in Houghton

My wife, daughter and I enjoyed staying at this house in Houghton. The location was perfect with direct access to the water. Do not hesitate to book this house. Will and his family are excellent hosts. We are looking forward to a return trip to the area next summer.

Stayed 8 nights in Aug 2022

10/10 Excellent

Corwyn N., Michigan, USA

5 Aug 2022

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

We loved it

Great place to stay. We really enjoyed the visit and will look to stay again on future trips to the Keweenaw.

Stayed 5 nights in Jul 2022

10/10 Excellent

Sarah C.

1 Aug 2022

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

Cute cottage on the portage canal

The cottage was clean and recently renovated. It's nice and bright and has a great view. It is basic but had everything we needed. We stayed with 4 adults and had plenty of room. I think 6 would fit fine as long as sharing 1 bathroom isn't an issue. We cooked several meals and found the small kitchen worked. We also appreciated having a washer and dryer. It doesn't have a dishwasher or very many outlets, but we didn't miss them. Will, the owner, met us at check in and was very welcoming. We had a request during our stay and he took care of it immediately. I would happily recommend this cottage if you are looking to stay in this area.

Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2022

10/10 Excellent

gethin j.

24 July 2022

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

Great Family Base camp for the Keweenaw

Will and Lori were great. They met us as we were unloading and asked if we needed anything. The house location make it easy to day trip up to Copper Harbor or down to Iron Mountain. Beautiful sunrises from the patio looking out to the Portage Lake. And beautiful sunsets a few minutes away at the black sands beach.

Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2022

6/10 Okay

Verified traveller

20 July 2022

Liked: Location

Disliked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, listing accuracy

Deceiving pictures

As I pulled into the driveway with my family. I immediately thought I was at the wrong address. There is a boarded up patched window being the first thing you see and a run down garage. It seemed more like something you'd find on foreclosure auction and not something you would pay lots of money a night for. The inside of the house seemed decent enough until we started getting settled in. We found dirty socks, stained sheets and blankets, one bed had pillows with no pillow cases, a poor redo job. There is no AC and the screens on the windows are not of the best quality allowing a huge amount of bugs into the house. We did request a couple fans and never received a reply. We also found a huge clump of hair wrapped up in one of the clean wash towels in the bathroom. There is a door marked private but unlocked, that room has access to the outside and is only locked with 1 2x4 with 2 screws from the inside which could be easily broken into and makes the house very unsecure. Once we made our way to the beach we found a dock that isn't private the owner apparently rents one side of it out to someone else making it very hard to fish off of with our kids. The dock is very wobbly and in need of repair or replacement. The description "beachfront" is inaccurate. It is a waterfront or lake view as there is no beach. However the bottom is sandy and okay for swimming as in the description states. It's just not a beach as the search filters say in this listing. There was peices of wood in the water along the side of the peir with rusty old nails sticking out of it that we had to move to make a safe place for the kids to swim. The pictures are very deceiving and make the house and property look a lot better than they are. Overall it could have been worse but not worth what we paid. We took our kids on vacation thinking we would have a very nice house to impress them with and we were all disappointed. The price doesn't reflect the quality. This would have been more acceptable at a hundred per night with all extra fees included in that price. Being landlords ourselves we would never think of renting a house in this condition especially at that price. The location is great, the lake is beautiful the water was nice once we cleared out the hazards. There is a lot to do in that area and the house and property does have potential.

Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2022

10/10 Excellent

Paula B.

18 July 2022

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

Wonderful location - great hosts!

We were desperate for a new rental - when we couldn’t get into our original property. Will and Lori did a quick turnaround and got us into their place a day early! The cottage was adorable - with every thing we needed! The location was perfect - we went to copper harbor and to the porcupine mtns- and so many places in between! We used our paddle boards at this place - so easy! Highly recommend this property and the hosts!!

Stayed 5 nights in Jul 2022

10/10 Excellent

Stephanie R.

11 July 2022

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

Wonderful Time in the U.P.

We enjoyed our stay. The house is very cute and super clean. The owners are accommodating and helpful. It's a beautiful location and would definitely stay again. The road can be a little worrisome to cross if you have young children, but was totally fine for our 9 year olds! Thanks for sharing your home with us ❤

Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2022

10/10 Excellent

Mandy K.

26 June 2022

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

Perfect location for a long weekend

We always have a long list of things we want to do when we come up, and this was a great home base for all our excursions. Plenty of space for everyone, beautiful view of the sunrise, and everything we needed for a great stay.

Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2022

10/10 Excellent

Wendy K.

25 Oct 2021

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

Cozy & cute

Great place for us to stay and visit our son that attends Michigan Tech. Cozy and cute just what we needed for a weekend getaway.

Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2021

10/10 Excellent

jane t., Hartford, Wisconsin

20 Oct 2021

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

Nice place/great view

Great place, clean, with view of lake. Nicely remodeled!

Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2021

10/10 Excellent

Jacob M.

4 Oct 2021

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

September trip to UP of Michigan to ride UTVs

Our 2 night stay here at this property was perfect for our weekend in the UP of Michigan. The house is in a great location for anyone looking to ride UTVs on the trails or access to fishing or swimming in the canal during the summer months. Everything stated on the online property listing is accurate. The house was very clean and well furnished with everything you might need for a weekend vacation here. I would consider staying at this property again if we were to travel to this area again. Easy check-in/check-out process. Close driving distance to Houghton. Highly recommend!

Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2021

8/10 Good

Laura S.

29 Aug 2021

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

A relaxing, beautiful get away

This property was tidy, relaxing and had a gorgeous view. The interior of the house had a fresh, clean look. We enjoyed using the canoe and having a bonfire with our children. They both enjoyed the hammock swing in the backyard. There were not a lot of staple foods in the kitchen, so if you needed anything, they were I would recommend going to the Walmart in town 12 minutes away. Also, the road between the house and the lake is a busy one, so this is something you may consider when bringing small children there.

Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2021

10/10 Excellent

Sarah S.

22 Aug 2021

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

Clean and charming!

Will and Lori have such a cute cabin with views of the canal. We enjoyed a campfire by the water and fished off the dock. The cabin was very clean, well decorated, and had everything we needed. Great historical significance to the area also. We will be back! Samuelson Family

Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2021

10/10 Excellent

Kristina S.

15 Aug 2021

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

Loved it!

Amazing little place. Location is wonderful with a beautiful view. Definitely will try to stay again next time we are in the area!

Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2021

10/10 Excellent

Lisa D.

9 Aug 2021

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

Beautiful place on the portage!

This was the perfect place to stay during our visit to Michigan Tech. We were able to bring our boat and dock it at the private pier. It was very well stocked with everything we needed for our family vacation. Very comfortable, lots of space. Loved the fire pit and the patio.

Stayed 5 nights in Aug 2021