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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.
A kitchen with wooden cabinets, a central island with bar stools, a refrigerator, a microwave, and a coffee maker.
A dining area with a wooden table and chairs, a chandelier, and large windows offering a view of greenery.
A sandy beach area with a toy dump truck and other toys.
A house with a snow-covered roof and a green-lit window.

Reviews

10 out of 10
Exceptional

Entire home

2 bedrooms1 bathroomSleeps 6

Popular amenities

  • Kitchen
  • Outdoor Space
  • Fireplace

Explore the area

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Chassell, MI
  • Place, Portage Lake
    ‪1 min walk‬
  • Place, Michigan Technological University
    ‪5 min drive‬
  • Place, Houghton–Hancock Bridge
    ‪10 min drive‬
  • Airport, Hancock, MI (CMX-Houghton County Memorial)
    ‪24 min drive‬

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About the neighborhood

Chassell

Located within a 5-minute walk of Portage Lake, this vacation home is within a few miles (5 km) of Nara Nature Park. The vacation home includes a kitchen, a fireplace, and a patio.
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What's nearby

  • Portage Lake - 1 min walk - 0.1 miles
  • Michigan Technological University - 5 min drive - 5.0 miles
  • Isle Royale Houghton Visitor Center - 8 min drive - 6.8 miles
  • Houghton–Hancock Bridge - 10 min drive - 7.5 miles
  • Ojibwa Casino Baraga - 26 min drive - 28.2 miles

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

About this property

Entire place

You'll have the entire home to yourself and will only share it with other guests in your party.

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!
The vacation home features a kitchen and a patio, and there's space to spread out with 2 bedrooms. The vacation home also includes a fireplace.

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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

  • Smoking not allowed

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)

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

  • This property doesn't allow pets

Children and extra beds

Children allowed: ages 0-17

Events

No events 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
Onsite 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
  • Check-in: 4:00 PM
  • Check-out: 11:00 AM

We should mention

Details about charges, deposits, or other important information:

  • This property is managed by a private host, not a professional engaged in trade or business.
  • Charges for extra guests may apply and vary depending on the property's policy.
  • A cash deposit, credit card, or debit card for incidental charges, as well as a government-issued photo ID, may be required at check-in.
  • Special requests are subject to availability at the time of check-in and can't be guaranteed. Certain requests may come with additional charges.
  • Onsite parties or group events are strictly prohibited.

Frequently asked questions

What is there to do close to this vacation home?

This vacation home is located in Chassell within a short 3-minute walk of Portage Lake. You'll also find Nara Nature Park and Prospector's Paradise within a short drive.

Is parking available on site at 2BR Waterfront Retreat on Portage Lake & DNR Trail?

No, there isn't parking available at the vacation home.

Is this vacation home next to a casino?

No, this vacation home is not connected to a casino.

Is there an indoor pool at this vacation home?

No, there is no indoor pool at this vacation home.

What will couples enjoy most about a stay at 2BR Waterfront Retreat on Portage Lake & DNR Trail?

Couples will appreciate amenities at this vacation home, including a fireplace and a kitchen in each house and a fireplace in some.

Are there hot tubs at 2BR Waterfront Retreat on Portage Lake & DNR Trail?

No, there isn't a spa tub at this vacation home.

Does this vacation home offer breakfast?

No, this vacation home doesn't offer breakfast.

Will this vacation home allow pets to stay free of charge?

No, pets aren't allowed at this vacation home.

Are there connecting rooms at 2BR Waterfront Retreat on Portage Lake & DNR Trail?

No, there aren't connecting guestrooms at this vacation home.

How far is the airport from this vacation home?

The closest major airport to this vacation home is Hancock, MI (CMX-Houghton County Memorial), which is 12.8 mi away (19 minutes by car).

Are there rooms with balconies that I can book at 2BR Waterfront Retreat on Portage Lake & DNR Trail?

Yes, every house at 2BR Waterfront Retreat on Portage Lake & DNR Trail comes with a patio.

2BR Waterfront Retreat on Portage Lake & DNR Trail Reviews

Reviews

10

Exceptional

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

9.6/10

Cleanliness

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

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
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

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

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

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

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
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 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

Karen V.

Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2024