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

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Outdoor dining
Fridge, microwave, oven, stovetop
Dining
Dining
Smart TV, DVD player, stereo

Reviews

10 out of 10
Exceptional

Entire home

4 bedrooms3 bathroomsSleeps 173600 sq ft

Popular amenities

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

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Hancock, MI
  • Place, Mont Ripley Ski Area
    ‪9 min drive‬
  • Place, Copper Hoist Chair Lift
    ‪9 min drive‬
  • Place, Houghton–Hancock Bridge
    ‪12 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, within a 10-minute drive of Copper Hoist Chair Lift and Mont Ripley Ski Area. .This beach vacation home is 20.4 mi (32.8 km) from Lake Superior and 4.3 mi (6.9 km) from T-Bar Ski Lift.
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What's nearby

  • Mont Ripley Ski Area - 9 min drive - 5.3 miles
  • Copper Hoist Chair Lift - 9 min drive - 5.3 miles
  • Husky Chair Lift - 9 min drive - 5.3 miles
  • Houghton–Hancock Bridge - 12 min drive - 6.4 miles
  • Michigan Technological University - 14 min drive - 7.3 miles

Getting around

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

Restaurants

  • ‪Keweenaw Brewing Company - ‬12 min drive
  • ‪Library Cafe - ‬14 min drive
  • ‪Dunkin’ / Baskin Robbins - ‬11 min drive
  • ‪La Cantina Mexican Restaurant of Hancock - ‬10 min drive
  • ‪Quincy's Food & Spirits - ‬5 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 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 4 properties allows for groups of up to 51 guests!!

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. This home is perfect for your vacation in the Houghton and Hancock area of the Keweenaw Peninsula and waterway.

The Main Level:
The large living room has vaulted ceilings, 50' flat screen satellite HDTV, smart tv, surround sound system and two pullout queen size sofas for extra guest. 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 50' flat screen satellite HDTV, smart tv, 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 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.
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 along with a DVD player are provided for your entertainment. The bathroom with a shower/tub combination features a jetted bathtub and a hair dryer.
Pamper yourself with onsite massages or take in the view from a garden.
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

Internet

  • Available in the house: WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • Car recommended
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking available

Kitchen

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

  • Laundry facilities
  • 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.
  • 1 accessible parking space
  • No elevator
  • Wheelchair accessibility
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking
  • Smoking not allowed
  • 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
  • Fishing nearby
  • Golfing nearby
  • Hiking/biking trails nearby
  • Horseback riding nearby
  • Hunting nearby
  • Ice skating nearby
  • Jet skiing nearby
  • Kayaking nearby
  • Motor boating nearby
  • Mountain biking nearby
  • Rafting nearby
  • Rock climbing 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
  • Deadbolt lock

General

  • Garden
  • Unit size: 3,600 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

Pets

Pets not allowed

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome

Events

Events allowed
Must have prior approval

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 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 and a deadbolt lock
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 Luxurious Executive Retreat Portage Lake-Beach-Firepit & Pavilion Reviews

Reviews

10

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 86 out of 90 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 4 out of 90 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 0 out of 90 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 90 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 90 reviews

10/10

Cleanliness

Reviews

Verified

10/10 Excellent

Griselda R.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
We loved our stay here. Would definitely visit again.
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Tim T.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
The house was in very good condition
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2026
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Lester M.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Everything was nice and clean. We had no issues and enjoyed our stay very much. We will definitely stay here in the future!
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Diane F.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Beautiful home. Beautiful view and surroundings. Nicely equipped.
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2025
Verified

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
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Amy D.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Beautiful home. Owners very responsive. Had everything we needed to stay in and cook for our family. Would definitely stay here again.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025
Verified

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
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Mike R.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
We had a very nice time at this stay. The house was great. Large and roomy with a great view. We utilized the dock and lake area a lot for fishing with the lids, kayaking and swimming. The Houghton/Hancock area is always a nice trip.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2025
Verified

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
Verified

10/10 Excellent

James H.

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

Great Place for a Family Gathering

We had a 4-generation family gathering in June 2025 at Kemp's. Plenty of beds, seating, kitchen capacity and space to spread out. The lakeside pavilion with fire pit and dock was great for daytime and evening hanging out. The location is convenient to Houghton/Hancock and all of the Keweenaw Penninsula. Everyone had a great time during our 3-night stay!
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2025
Verified

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
Verified

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
Verified

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
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Robert M.

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
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Ross S.

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

Snowmobiling Trip

Great property for multiple families plenty of space great access to facilities including food gas and rental for snowmobiles. We had a family get together with nine of us and the property was awesome. Would highly recommend to anyone, And would definitely stay here again.
Stayed 4 nights in Dec 2019
Verified

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
Verified

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
Verified

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
Verified

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
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Patty H.

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
Archival

10/10 Excellent

Ralph B.

Beautiful well kept home in private setting, close to water

We have stayed at this home twice and enjoyed it thoroughly both times. The large family room is great for our group and since we have adults and children having a second sitting area downstairs was wonderful. The setting is beautiful and the house is well equipped. The owners were available and helpful when questions arose during our stay. Our only suggestions are: a new grill is needed, better wifi as the connection is sporadic though that may be the location itself and not the fault of the owners.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2016
Verified

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
Verified

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
Verified

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
Verified

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