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Outdoor dining
Exterior
On the beach
Smart TV, DVD player, stereo
Fridge, microwave, oven, stovetop

Reviews

10 out of 10

Exceptional

Entire home

4 bedrooms3 bathroomsSleeps 17334 sq m

Popular amenities

  • Parking available
  • Beach view
  • Hot tub
  • Washer
  • Barbecue grill
  • Kitchen

Explore the area

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Hancock, MI
  • Mont Ripley Ski Area
    8 min drive
  • The trail to Copper Harbor
    11 min drive
  • Houghton–Hancock Bridge
    11 min drive
  • Hancock, MI (CMX-Houghton County Memorial)
    14 min drive

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About this property

Entire place

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

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.
During your stay at this holiday home, you'll be close to Nara Nature Park. Enjoy features like 1 hot tub. In-room jetted baths and a kitchen are available in the holiday home.
  • Air-conditioned home with kitchen, washing machine and 3 bathrooms
  • 8 minutes by car from Copper Hoist Chair Lift and 8 minutes from Mont Ripley Ski Area
Kemp's Rentals Luxurious Executive Retreat Portage Lake-Beach-Firepit & Pavilion offers its guests a hot tub, barbecue grills, and a garden. The front desk is open around the clock.

Property manager

Sandy

Languages

English

Property amenities

Beach

  • On the beach

Ski

  • Cross-country skiing nearby
  • Snowboarding nearby

Pool/Spa

  • Massage
  • Spa tub

Internet

  • Available in the house: WiFi

Parking and transport

  • Car recommended
  • Parking on site

Kitchen

  • Blender
  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Cookware, dishware, and utensils
  • Dishwasher
  • Electric kettle
  • Hob
  • Ice maker
  • Microwave
  • Oven
  • Refrigerator
  • Toaster

Dining

  • Chef service

Bedrooms

  • 4 bedrooms
  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • 3 bathrooms
  • Bathtub or shower
  • Hair dryer
  • Jetted bathtub
  • Shower
  • Soap
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels provided

Living spaces

  • Living room
  • Separate dining area

Entertainment

  • DVD player
  • Smart TV with cable/satellite channels
  • Stereo

Outdoor areas

  • Barbecue grill
  • Firepit
  • Garden
  • Outdoor furniture
  • Patio

Laundry

  • Laundromat nearby
  • Washing machine

Comfort

  • Air conditioning
  • Heating

Pets

  • No pets allowed

Suitability/Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • In-room accessibility
  • Smoke-free property
  • Note from host: Can smoke outside of house. Not 420 friendly!

Services and conveniences

  • Iron/ironing board

Location highlights

  • Near a health/beauty spa
  • Near a hospital
  • Near the marina
  • On a lake
  • On the waterfront

Things to do

  • Kayak
  • Basketball nearby
  • Birdwatching nearby
  • Casino nearby
  • Cycling nearby
  • Fishing nearby
  • Golfing nearby
  • Hiking/biking trails nearby
  • Horseback riding nearby
  • Hunting nearby
  • Ice skating nearby
  • Jet skiing nearby
  • Kayaking nearby
  • Motor boating nearby
  • Rafting nearby
  • Rock climbing nearby
  • Sailing nearby
  • Scuba diving nearby
  • Sledding nearby
  • Snorkelling nearby
  • Snowmobiling nearby
  • Swimming nearby
  • Water skiing nearby
  • Water tubing nearby
  • Wildlife walks nearby
  • Windsurfing nearby

Safety features

  • Carbon monoxide detector (host has indicated there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property)
  • Smoke detector (host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property)
  • Fire extinguisher
  • Deadbolt lock

General

  • Garden
  • Unit size: 3,600 square feet

Policies

Check-in

Check-in time starts at 4:00 PM
Contactless check-in and check-out are available

Check-out

Check-out before 10:00 AM

Special check-in instructions

You will receive an email from the host with check-in and check-out instructions

Pets

  • No pets allowed

Children and extra beds

  • Children are welcome.

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
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
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
You will receive an email from the host with check-in and check-out instructions. You will also receive an email from Vrbo with a link to a Vrbo account, which will enable you to manage your booking.

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

Reviews

10

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 77 out of 81 reviews" "
Rating 8 - Good. 4 out of 81 reviews" "
Rating 6 - Okay. 0 out of 81 reviews" "
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 81 reviews" "
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 81 reviews" "

10/10

Cleanliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Alexander C., Ramsey, MN

Liked: Cleanliness
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
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
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., Greenville, SC

Liked: Cleanliness
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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

10/10 Excellent

Jeff G.

Liked: Cleanliness
Wonderful stay, great location.
Our family came to Houghton to see a family member graduate from MTU. The house was the perfect size for our family to stay at and be able to enjoy each other’s company while having private bedrooms. The new appliances were amazing as we cooked several meals in. The location was great being less than 15 minutes from campus. Thoroughly enjoyed the experience. The host was very responsive to all our questions and made the check-in process easy. I would definitely recommend the house for a large group.
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2021