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Outdoor Entertaining Space.  Shared with our Carriage House Rental.
Added outdoor seating area for 10 guests!!
3600 Square feet 4 bedroom, 3 bath, 2 kitchens, 2 laundry rooms, patio & deck
New granite installed in pavilion in kitchen and table top!
Viking Cruise ship anchors in front of our property!

Reviews

10 out of 10
Exceptional
4 bedrooms3 bathroomsSleeps 17334.5 sq m

Popular amenities

  • Beach view
  • Parking available
  • Dryer
  • Hot tub
  • Washer
  • Air conditioning

Explore the area

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

Rooms & beds

4 bedrooms (sleeps 17)

Bedroom 1

1 King Bed

Bedroom 2

1 Single Bed and 1 Queen Bed

Bedroom 3

1 King Bed

Bedroom 4

2 Single Beds

3 bathrooms

Bathroom 1

Toilet · Shower only · Jetted bathtub

Bathroom 2

Bathtub or shower · Toilet

Bathroom 3

Toilet · Shower only

Spaces

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

About this property

Kemp's Rentals Luxurious Executive Retreat Portage Lake-Beach-Firepit & Pavilion

This home Kemp's Portage Lake Log Homes is located next to our Kemp's Carriage House Rental VRBO #703032 and NEW Kemp's Lake Front Guest House VRBO #2225832 Renting all 3 properties allows for groups of up to 39 guests!!

ALL NEW JANUARY 2020 SERTA CHATEAU EURO PILLOW TOP MATTRESSES!!
ALL NEW FEBRUARY 2020 LIVING ROOM & FAMILY ROOM FURNITURE!!! ALL PULL OUT SOFAS HAVE MEMORY FOAM MATTRESSES!! NEW PLUSH CARPETING IN 2021!!

This house is built into a hillside with a main level and a lower walkout level on Portage Lake. This home has 4 bedrooms and 3 full baths, two complete, kitchens with dishwashers, two laundry rooms, plus many amenities. Both kitches have granite counter tops and the house is equipped with a central vaccum system.

This home is 3,600 square feet for living area and 2,200 square feet of deck area. You can rent this home as a 1, 2, 3 or 4 bedroom home for your vacation in the Houghton and Hancock area of the Keweenaw Peninsula.

The Main Level:
The large living room has vaulted ceilings, 42' flat screen satellite HDTV with a Blue Ray DVD player, surround sound system and two pullout queen size sofas for extra guest. There is a surrond sound stereo for your enjoyment and a large walk-in closet for all your gear. Patio doors open onto the large paver walk-around deck furnished with outdoor furniture for sitting and relaxing. There is a complete kitchen including a dishwasher and a laundry room with a washer and dryer.

There are two bedrooms on this level. The master bedroom is furnished with a king-size bed and the attached bathroom has a double skin, shower and a whirlpool tub. The other bedroom has a queen-size bed and a twin mattress in the loft of this bedroom. There is a 2nd full bath with a tub/shower combination. on the main floor. The main level offers over 1800 square feet of living area and 1200 square feet of deck. The interior is finished with the timber frame style. The main floor will sleep 9 guests.

The Walk out lower level:
The lower level is a complete living area with 9' ceilings. The family room is furnished with a 42' flat screen satellite HDTV, DVD player, surround sound system and two pull out sofas: one queen-size and one full-size. There is a dining room and another complete kitchen with a dishwasher. There is a 2nd laundry room with washer and dryer. There are two bedrooms on the lower level with a king-size bed in one bedroom and two twin beds in the other bedroom. There is a full bathroom with a tile walk-in shower with multiple heads. The lower level offers 1800 square feet of living area with over 1000 square feet of covered porch overlooking Portage Lake. Radiaint in-floor heating in the lower level will keep you cozy all year round. The lower level will sleep 8 guests.

We provide bedding and towels; all you have to bring is your consumable goods. We also have a fire pit set up outside overlooking Portage Lake for your evening campfires and a charcoal & gas grill for outdoor grilling.

This house is located right next door to Sandy Bottom Beach where there is a sandy swimming beach and a boat ramp so bring your boat for cruising on Portage Lake, fishing, or water sports.

We are located on Trail #3 so leave right from the house on your snowmobile.

Property manager

Sandy
Premier Host

Languages

English

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Amenities

Hot tub
Kitchen
Washer
Dryer
Air conditioning
Outdoor space

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House Rules

Check in after 4:00 PM
Check out before 10:00 AM
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Children

Children allowed: ages 0–17
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Events

Events allowed
Must have prior approval
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Pets

No pets allowed
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Smoking

Smoking is not permitted
Can smoke outside of house. Not 420 friendly!

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
Parties and events are allowed on site
Note from host: Must have prior approval
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 deadlock

We should mention

A car is recommended for transport to and from this property

About the area

Hancock

Located in Hancock, this holiday home is on the beach. A.E. Seaman Mineral Museum and Rozsa Center for the Performing Arts are cultural highlights, and some of the area's landmarks include Houghton–Hancock Bridge and Quincy Mine. Mine Shaft and Prospector's Paradise are also worth visiting. Make sure you get close to the area's animals with activities such as game walks and birdwatching.
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Hancock, MI

What's nearby

  • Mont Ripley Ski Area - 8 min drive - 6.9 km
  • Houghton–Hancock Bridge - 11 min drive - 8.8 km
  • Isle Royale Houghton Visitor Center - 12 min drive - 9.8 km
  • Michigan Technological University - 16 min drive - 12.8 km
  • Nara Nature Park - 16 min drive - 13.7 km

Getting around

  • Hancock, MI (CMX-Houghton County Memorial) - 14 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Taco Bell - ‬12 min drive
  • ‪Culver's - ‬13 min drive
  • ‪Keweenaw Brewing Company - ‬12 min drive
  • ‪Burger King - ‬12 min drive
  • ‪Library Cafe - ‬14 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Kemp's Rentals Luxurious Executive Retreat Portage Lake-Beach-Firepit & Pavilion pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

What time is check-in at Kemp's Rentals Luxurious Executive Retreat Portage Lake-Beach-Firepit & Pavilion?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Kemp's Rentals Luxurious Executive Retreat Portage Lake-Beach-Firepit & Pavilion?

Checkout is at 10:00 AM.

Where is Kemp's Rentals Luxurious Executive Retreat Portage Lake-Beach-Firepit & Pavilion located?

Situated on the beach, this holiday home is within 6 miles (10 km) of Copper Hoist Chair Lift, Mont Ripley Ski Area and T-Bar Ski Lift. Husky Chair Lift and Houghton–Hancock Bridge are also within 6 miles (10 km).

Reviews

10

Exceptional

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10/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

10/10

Location

10/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Gabe M.

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

High end stay!

A group of guys came up to go snowmobiling and it was great to come off the trails to a nice place to stay at night. Will definitely stay again!
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

Alexander C.

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

Beautiful place

Huge house with a ton of space, felt high quality and cared for, very comfortable. It’s technically across the street from the water, but has an excellent view with a big flat yard for games, lots of outdoor seating. Host was very responsive and accommodating. The patio/pavilion by the water also has a ton of space and seating. Very cool view of the portage. It’s a shared space between another rental unit but we had the space to ourselves and never saw anyone else. It’s an outdoor space by the water so, there’s spiders/webs but that’s expected and unavoidable. Overall great place, my family and I really enjoyed our time there
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Gayle S.

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

MTU Alumni

The house and pavilion were perfect for our group. The location and view is great. We stayed here 12 years ago and would stay again.
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Mairi F.

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

Great property close to downtown Houghton

Great property on the water with a huge yard to play in. Appliances were brand new and high quality. We appreciated that there wer kid-friendly, plastic dishes in addition to the nice dishware for the adults. There is a grill on the deck along with plenty of seating outdoors, or you can grill at their waterfront kitchen which also has a lot of seating for a large group. Two sets of laundry machines between upstairs and downstairs. Water pressure and heat were great in the showers. TVs had plenty of programs to choose from or you could log into your digital streaming platforms. The owner was quick to respond to communications. The house was only about a 10 minute drive to Houghton and Hancock and about 10-15 minutes to Hungarian Falls and Douglass Houghton Falls. Overall, great stay!
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

chrissy r.

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

Amazing stay!

Sandy was fantastic! She made sure we had everything we needed for our stay. The house and property were perfect! Plenty of space for the whole family! So grateful to have found this place! We were also able to experience the Bridgefest celebration. That was a treat- adorable town with lots to do!
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Francis B.

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

Beautiful home with lots of space!

This house had absolutely everything you could need for a vacation. Every room was extremely thought out and well prepared. The owner, Sandy was amazingly responsive and courteous. She made us feel right at home. I would absolutely recommend this house to anyone wanting a high-end stay in the UP. The home is stunning, and nothing can beat waking up and staring at the sparkling lake.
Stayed 6 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Robert M., Columbus Ohio

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

Cabin Relaxin

The cabin was perfect and very nice! Owners Dan and Sandy made sure to be available and accomodating if we needed anything during our Holiday stay over Thanksgiving. The views of the bay were amazing! Will definitely be back!
Stayed 7 nights in Nov 2023

10/10 Excellent

Nancy M.

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

Weekend stay

Spacious. Enjoyed the view and the area. We had a wonderful time!
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2023

10/10 Excellent

Kim H.

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

The Perfect Send Off Retreat!

This was such a wonderful experience for our family to send off our incoming college freshmen at Michigan Tech. The accommodations were wonderful and the pavilion area is just spectacular with fun activities to keep everyone busy like kayaking, paddle boarding, sitting by the fire or cooking up a gourmet feast in the well appointed and beautiful kitchen. We shared it with another group we didn’t know and there was room for all. A wonderful experience! Thanks Sandy!
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

Jayme A.

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

Beautiful place!

All of us really enjoyed our stay here and have so many family memories!
Stayed 5 nights in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

Gail W.

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

Perfect home for large gathering

Beautiful lake home in the UP! The house is amazing- perfectly stocked with high end appliances and everything you need for a fabulous vacation! We thoroughly enjoyed the water front area though it is a shared space. Highly recommend this house!
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2023

10/10 Excellent

Rob S.

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

Great place on the lake

Great place to stay, beautiful property and space for everyone. We loved the lake pavilion and communication with the property manager was great. Will be plotting a come back!
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2023

10/10 Excellent

Emerson P.

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

Perfect for any nearby events in Houghton

Clean and beautiful house with great location to nearby Houghton that easily fit a group of 14 adult guests.
Stayed 3 nights in May 2023

10/10 Excellent

Patty H., Elm Grove WI

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

Great place with lots of room and beauty

We gathered for a family wedding! We wanted to be together rather than separate hotel rooms. We still all had our own room/space but we got to share lots of time togeher. It's a great space for a big group. And Sandy couldn't have been nicer about communicating and answering our questions! We'd love to come back!!
Stayed 3 nights in May 2023

10/10 Excellent

Therese D.

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

MI Tech Graduation Celebration with family

This was the perfect place to stay for our family. Lots of room for everyone to play, gather, eat, visit until the early hours, laugh, and celebrate. We were close enough to get to the college, access sledding hills, and hike to beautiful waterfalls. This cozy home was stocked with so many things that made our stay extra special. Thank you so much Karen! We love the UP. Hope to stay with you again!
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2022

10/10 Excellent

Brian K.

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

Family retreat

Great place and venue for a family retreat. Place was clean and kept up very well. Would come back again.
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2022

8/10 Good

Stephanie W.

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

Overall a wonderful stay!

Overall a great stay at the property. We had a large group of adults (15) and there was enough space for everyone. We saw a different review suggesting to bring an air mattress as the master bedroom closet could potentially be used as another bedroom and we’re glad we did. I wouldn’t recommend the fold out couches for adults. The location was great, house was clean and the owner that greeted us upon arrival was very friendly. Lots of trailer parking which was a huge plus for our group. All in all we would stay again but with a smaller group to ensure everyone has an actual bed.
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2022

10/10 Excellent

carol c., st charles, missouri

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

Great base for MTBing in the UP

Been renting properties for large groups for last 20 years, this property and the adjoining property were the nicest we have ever experienced. That along with the use of the lakeside pavilion and fire pit made this property top notch.
Stayed 8 nights in Sep 2022

8/10 Good

A guest from COLUMBUS, IN C.

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

Annual family trip

We enjoyed the location. Room for all of us. Sandy very helpful.
Stayed 6 nights in Jun 2022

10/10 Excellent

Susan S., Winona MN

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

Beautiful stay

Overall this property was perfect in every way. The view is stunningly beautiful and the home is amazing with every accommodation! There was plenty of room outside for the kids to run and play. Thank you Sandy for having such a wonderful place!
Stayed 3 nights in May 2022

10/10 Excellent

Denise C.

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

4th Generation MTU GRADUATION

We loved everything about this incredible home !! Really enjoyed the kitchen and all your amenities, incredible what you guys have created here!! The outside areas look great!! Beautiful, peaceful setting yet close enough to all of Copper Country! We will be back!!
Stayed 4 nights in Apr 2022

10/10 Excellent

Clint R.

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

Large, nice home.

Great house to stay in as a big group. Owners are very strict on rules which helps make the house stay in nice condition. All extra amenities were available and very nice property. We enjoyed our snowmobile trip to Dollar Bay and will return for sure. Reminder to bring an air mattress for the master closet as it is huge and can be another bedroom. Thanks for hosting Kemp’s!
Stayed 4 nights in Feb 2022

10/10 Excellent

Jay M., Yorkville, Illinois

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

Amazing Place for a Snowmobile Group

We rented the house and barn for a group of 18. Everyone loved it. Sandy and her husband were great to work & communicate with. Both properties were first class! We already booked for next year.
Stayed 4 nights in Jan 2022

10/10 Excellent

Nancy G.

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

Perfect for our snowmobiling group

The property was perfect. We came to go snowmobiling. There was plenty of parking for our trailers. The homes were very clean and they had all the amenities. Thank you for a great stay!
Stayed 5 nights in Jan 2022

10/10 Excellent

Deb A.

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

Christmas break trip

This property was wonderful! We had 9 people, ages 4-67, including 4 teenagers. The layout of the home is perfect. The teens used the lower level where they could watch movies and play video games, and stay up late. The adults slept in the upper level. We cooked, ate pasties, played games, and watched a lot of football games. There’s so much to do in the area. We sledded, ice fished, dogsledded, snowmobiled, and skied. The area is beautiful. I would highly recommend this home and would love to stay in the summer or fall.
Stayed 7 nights in Dec 2021

About the host

Hosted by Sandy

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This is one of three of our vacation home rentals we have been in the vacation rental business for 23 years.

Why they chose this property

This house is on Portage Lake and is conveniently located to all the exciting special events, attractions, and recreational opportunities in the Keweenaw Peninsula. Michigan Tech University and Finlandia University are only 6 miles. The well-designed kitchens and the charcoal grill make cooking easy for those who want to eat at home rather than going out to eat.
Outdoor entertaining space across the street with covered pavilion, fire pit and 70' dock. This area shared with the Carriage House guests.

What makes this property unique

This home is also a model home featuring Golden Eagle Log Homes. I am an Independant Dealer for Golden Eagle Homes. All three of our vacation rentals are Golden Eagle Log Home packages.

Languages:

English

Premier Host

They consistently provide great experiences for their guests