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A covered outdoor seating area with stone walls, wooden beams, and a view of the water.
A rustic kitchen with wooden walls, a dining table set for four, and various kitchen appliances.
A rustic wooden interior with a staircase, dining area, and seating.
An outdoor kitchen with a view of the water, wooden furniture, and hanging lights.
A rustic kitchen with wooden walls, a central island with chairs, a refrigerator, oven, and a sink.

Reviews

10 out of 10
Exceptional

Entire home

3 bedrooms3 bathroomsSleeps 162200 sq ft

Popular amenities

  • Kitchen
  • Washer
  • Dryer
  • Free WiFi
  • Air conditioning
  • Outdoor Space

Explore the area

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Hancock, MI
  • Place, Portage Lake
    ‪2 min walk‬
  • Place, Houghton–Hancock Bridge
    ‪12 min drive‬
  • Place, Michigan Technological University
    ‪14 min drive‬
  • Airport, Hancock, MI (CMX-Houghton County Memorial)
    ‪15 min drive‬

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About the neighborhood

Hancock

Located in Hancock, this vacation home is on the waterfront, a 1-minute drive from Portage Lake and 8 minutes from Torch Lake. .This beach vacation home is 20.3 mi (32.7 km) from Lake Superior and 4.2 mi (6.7 km) from Copper Hoist Chair Lift.
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What's nearby

  • Portage Lake - 2 min walk - 0.1 miles
  • Houghton–Hancock Bridge - 12 min drive - 6.4 miles
  • Isle Royale Houghton Visitor Center - 13 min drive - 6.9 miles
  • Michigan Technological University - 14 min drive - 7.6 miles
  • Mount Bohemia - 57 min drive - 47.6 miles

Getting around

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

Restaurants

  • ‪Taco Bell - ‬12 min drive
  • ‪Dunkin’ / Baskin Robbins - ‬11 min drive
  • ‪La Cantina Mexican Restaurant of Hancock - ‬10 min drive
  • ‪Library Cafe - ‬14 min drive
  • ‪Ambassador Restaurant - ‬11 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.

Kemp's Rentals-Loft Rental -Sauna-next to Portage Lake-Beach-Fire pit & Pavilion

3 BEDROOMS AND 3 BATHROOMS - 13 INDIVIDUAL BEDS!

This barn was built in 2015 Kemp's Carriage House Loft Rental and is located next to our Kemp's Portage Lake Log Home Rental, VRBO #487326 and Kemp's Lake Front Guest House VRBO #2225832 Renting all 4 properties allows for groups of up to 50 guests!!

This rental is also across the street from Portage Lake and is conveniently located near all the exciting special events, attractions, and recreational opportunities of the Keweenaw Peninsula. Michigan Tech is only six miles away. Nine 0 Six four eight three zero three three four with questions?

The main floor of this rental is for the owner’s storage. The loft rental area contains three bedrooms, three baths with tiled walk in showers and a sauna. It provides beds to sleep sixteen, perfect for a family reunion or a large group. It also includes a full kitchen, surround sound system, as well as a washer and dryer. The well-designed kitchen along with an outside charcoal grill makes cooking easy for those who want to eat in rather than go out. All pots, pans, dishes, towels and sheets are provided. You only need to bring your consumable goods!

Many antique items used in the loft have been obtained from our local area. Interior building materials were reclaimed from old barns and buildings. The corrugated metal roofing lining the interior ceiling and some walls came from the Ford wood plant in Pequaming. (This plant provided local wood for the construction of the Ford Model T and A cars built in the 1920 and 30's). Reclaimed hardwood’ over 100 years old was used for the flooring. Interior walls are also finished with reclaimed wood.

A lot of local history has been used in the decoration of this rental property. Some items came from the Atlas Powder plant formerly located on the 1400 acres behind the property. There are also many logging tools, some over 100 years old.

All of this adds up to a large comfortable space with a very cozy feeling.
Make yourself comfortable in this air-conditioned vacation home, featuring a kitchen with a refrigerator and an oven. There's a private patio. A Smart television and a DVD player are provided for your entertainment, while complimentary wireless internet access keeps you connected. Conveniences include a microwave and a coffee/tea maker, and housekeeping is provided on request.
Pamper yourself with onsite massages or enjoy recreation amenities such as a sauna.
Guests will find features like internet access and onsite parking.

Property amenities

Beach

  • On the beach

Ski

  • Cross-country skiing nearby
  • Snowboarding nearby

Pool/Spa

  • Massage
  • Sauna

Internet

  • Available in the house: Free WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • Car recommended
  • Parking on site

Kitchen

  • Blender
  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Cookware, dishware, and utensils
  • Dishwasher
  • Electric kettle
  • Ice maker
  • Kitchen island
  • Microwave
  • Oven
  • Refrigerator
  • Spices
  • Stovetop
  • Toaster

Dining

  • Chef service
  • Dining table

Bedrooms

  • 3 bedrooms
  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

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

Living spaces

  • Dining table

Entertainment

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

Outdoor areas

  • Charcoal grill
  • Dock
  • Firepit
  • Garden
  • Outdoor furniture
  • Patio

Laundry

  • Laundry facilities
  • Washing machine

Comfort

  • Air conditioning
  • Heating

Pets

  • No pets allowed

Suitability/Accessibility

  • No elevator
  • Smoking not allowed
  • Note from host: Smoking allowed outside only. NOT 420 Friendly!

Services and conveniences

  • Housekeeping (on request)
  • 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
  • Fishing nearby
  • Golfing nearby
  • Hiking/biking trails nearby
  • Hunting nearby
  • Ice skating nearby
  • Jet skiing nearby
  • Kayaking nearby
  • Motor boating nearby
  • Mountain biking nearby
  • Sailing nearby
  • Scuba diving nearby
  • Sledding nearby
  • Snorkeling 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

General

  • Garden
  • Housekeeping (on request)
  • Unit size: 2,200 square feet

Policies

Check-in

Check-in time starts at 4:00 PM

Contactless check-in 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

Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

Check-out instructions

The host requires you complete the following before checking out:

Load and start the dishwasher

Strip any used beds and gather used towels

Remove personal items, remove leftover food and drinks, and take out the trash

Turn off the lights

Please start the laundry. You can leave the washer and dryer going when you leave. Thank you

Failure to complete these may result in a negative review from the host.

Rules

Parties / events must be pre approved - Additional Fees

Pets

Pets not allowed

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome

Events

Events allowed

Prior Approval Needed - Additional Fees

Smoking

Smoking is not permitted

Smoking allowed outside only. 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: Prior Approval Needed - Additional Fees
Host has indicated there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property
Host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher
This property has outdoor spaces, such as balconies, patios, terraces which may not be suitable for children; if you have concerns, we recommend contacting the property prior to your arrival to confirm they can accommodate you in a suitable room
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

We should mention

This property does not have elevators
A car is recommended for transportation to and from this property

Kemp's Rentals-Loft Rental -Sauna-next to Portage Lake-Beach-Fire pit & Pavilion Reviews

Reviews

10

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 91 out of 96 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 5 out of 96 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 0 out of 96 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 96 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 96 reviews

10/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Amenities

10/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Jason P.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
We loved our stay at Kemps. The house was exactly as pictured on VRBO and Sandy and Dan were great hosts. We will be back.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Mike

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

Very nice place for a large group

Had an awesome time
Stayed 4 nights in Feb 2023
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Anne M.

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

MTU Graduation

Fantastic place. Great for large groups. Would definitely stay again!!
Stayed 4 nights in Apr 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Sam B.

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

Amazing Accommodations!

Great place to call home for a few days! Owners are notch. Our second time staying and we will be back!
Stayed 4 nights in Jan 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Dhlan B.

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

Family snowmobile trip

Great place great people
Stayed 6 nights in Dec 2022
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Holly O.

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

Michigan Getaway

The property was great for our group of 11. The owners clearly thought of everything.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2023
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Jim J.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great venue for our group of 14 to eat and enjoy time together in the common area, well supplied kitchen for a large group. Our group ranged in age from 3moths to 62. Heads up there are stairs to access the unit. Loved the architecture/design that carried throughout. Kids enjoyed hanging out down at the Portage. Well situated for CC cruising or houghton/hancock. Host was great, responsive. We were here to celebrate an MTU graduation. We would be back whenever we have a large group.
Stayed 5 nights in Apr 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Kylia V.

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

Tech Graduation

It was a great property for a family gathering for Tech graduation.
Stayed 4 nights in Apr 2023
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Diane D.

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

Awesome place!!!

We had so much fun at Tech’s winterfest and the place is a great location, easy to get to. Fully stocked kitchen with all the hardwear and cooking wear. Very clean!!!
Stayed 5 nights in Feb 2023
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Lauren S.

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

Great Spot!

We rented the property for a family wedding. There were 6 adults and we all were very impressed with the cleanliness of the property. The view down by the water was beautiful! I would highly recommend this property to anyone and everyone :).
Stayed 2 nights in May 2023
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Ryan C.

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

Rzr Trip

Well it was an amazing trip with plenty of room for all the guys and machines!
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2023
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Brandon S.

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

Snowmobiling

Easy process great property
Stayed 4 nights in Feb 2023
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Cyndi

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities, communication
Beautiful. Everything there that you could possibly need. Very comfortable and clean.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2023
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Heidi J.

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

Amazing up north adventure

Kemp’s Rentals was great. Everything was as listed. We met with the owners and they are very friendly and helpful. We recommend this place if you have a large group. We will stay here again if our travels ever bring us this far north.
Stayed 6 nights in Jun 2023
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Christina C.

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

Multi Family Weekend Stay

This property was perfect for our stay with our extended family! We had three families, two with children and the arrangement of the rooms and bathrooms made for a comfortable stay for all. The kitchen is well equipped and table seating let us feed our large group easily. Super cozy lodge to hang out in and play games, watch football, visit. Great proximity to campus for the MTU basketball games (Go Huskies!). And easy to access hikes to the north (Hungarian Falls). Will definitely stay many more times!
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2023
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Tracy F.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
It was very clean. An amazing place to spend time with the family. I gave the neighborhood one less star because crossing the road to get to the lake was a bit nerve wracking. Cars go by VERY fast. Just make sure you wait on the side if you near a car coming. Otherwise A great spot.
Stayed 5 nights in Aug 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Erin R.

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

Fantastic 4th!

We were in the UP for an extended family vacation and had an amazing stay at the Kemp's Loft Rental! Rental was exactly as described, clean, and had anything and everything one could need while there. Great communication from owners. All the kids (ages 5-17) loved the bunk room. We all loved the amenities by the lake! Private location, but close to MTU and the Keweenaw. Would definitely stay again!
Stayed 6 nights in Jun 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Heidi P.

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

Awesome

We had 12 people in our group, made up of 4 adults and our 8 adult age boys and their girlfriends. It was a great space for all of us. We really enjoyed using the lake side gazebo and firepit, and sharing it with the neighbors was no problem since they communicated to us when they were having a party. The owners were great! Very accommodating and a pleasure to deal with. Wonderful location and within riding distance of so many great sight seeing areas.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2021
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Laura C.

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

Even better than we expected!!

Our stay at Kemps Loft/carriage house was very enjoyable. Although the outdoor pavilion and waterfront area are shared with two of the other guest houses on the property, we didn't have any trouble sharing. The lake was very clean and not nearly as cold as we expected. The waterfront pavilion and outdoor kitchen were well set up and a great way to spend time near the water. They had 2 paddle boards and 2 kayaks down by the lake plus boards for corn hole (not a full set of bags though, so maybe bring your own!). The house was well stocked with almost everything we needed (in some cases, more than we expected - like the sauna!). Be aware that the entrance does contain a long flight of shallow stairs (33 steps). It was setup really well for a large group and we had an amazing time!
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2023
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Jason R.

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

Magical Christmas Getaway

We decided to do a destination Christmas this year for us and our adult children. Ideally we wanted a winter wonderland with lots of snow and a cozy place to enjoy our time together. Our Dollar Bay Barndominium was perfect. The place was right out of a magazine with open but inviting spaces and plenty of room for all 10 of us. We were there 12/23 - 12/26 and had a magical Christmas morning with a giant breakfast cooked in the amazing kitchen and plenty of time sharing gifts and making unforgettable memories. The place was clean and meticulously maintained. The kitchen was stocked with everything we needed to cook all our meals and the beds were super comfy. We didn't use any of the outdoor spaces or go to the lake due to a blizzard and constant snowing. We would love to visit in the summer time to be able to experience the ambiance of the lake pavilion. If you're looking for a winter wonderland Houghton is the place to be.
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2022
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Ashley I.

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

Amazing Trip!

We absolutely loved our stay. This property could not be more immaculately kept. We had a wonderful time and will be back for sure!
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2022
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

carol c.

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

Great base for MTBing 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
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Alicia S.

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

Beautiful

The carriage house had everything we needed and the pavilion was amazing with an absolutely beautiful view.
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2022
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Pamela R.

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

The Perfect Vacation

Upper Michigan is our favorite place to vacation - Sandy and Dan's Carriage House was the very first cabin/house rental of many we stayed, that was more beautiful and very accurate with the online pictures. Gorgeous house with all the comforts of home. Although we did; we did not need to leave the premises to enjoy our vacation. The Lake-Beach-Firepit and Pavillion were the perfect place to hang out, swim, enjoy water sports, play games, grill food and just relax in the fresh air while in or out of the sun. When we come back to The Keewenaw, we will for certain be looking at staying with the Kemps again!
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2022
Verified review

8/10 Good

Donna F.

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

Beautiful

Loved the living space and the beautiful location. Kids went swimming every day and played corn hole. Nothing to complain about except I expected the whole place to be air conditioned and only the main living area had air. The bedrooms were hot unless the nights cooled off. There were enough fans for each room and each also had ceiling fans.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2022