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Along Portage Canal - Downtown Suite

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Interior
Fridge, microwave, oven, stovetop
Interior
1 bedroom, iron/ironing board, free WiFi, bed sheets

Reviews

10 out of 10
Exceptional

Entire apartment

1 bedroom1 bathroomSleeps 4

Popular amenities

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

Explore the area

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Houghton, MI
  • Place, Houghton–Hancock Bridge
    ‪3 min walk‬
  • Place, Isle Royale Houghton Visitor Center
    ‪7 min walk‬
  • Place, Michigan Technological University
    ‪17 min walk‬
  • Airport, Hancock, MI (CMX-Houghton County Memorial)
    ‪14 min drive‬

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About the neighborhood

Houghton

With a stay at this apartment, you'll be centrally located in Houghton, just a 4-minute walk from Houghton–Hancock Bridge and 8 minutes by foot from Isle Royale Houghton Visitor Center. .This apartment is 10.2 mi (16.4 km) from Lake Superior and 1 mi (1.6 km) from Finlandia University.
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What's nearby

  • Houghton–Hancock Bridge - 3 min walk - 0.2 miles
  • Isle Royale Houghton Visitor Center - 7 min walk - 0.4 miles
  • beach near East Houghton Waterfront Park - 10 min walk - 0.6 miles
  • Michigan Technological University - 17 min walk - 0.9 miles
  • Finlandia University - 18 min walk - 1.0 mile

Getting around

  • Hancock, MI (CMX-Houghton County Memorial) - 13 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Taco Bell - ‬3 min drive
  • ‪Keweenaw Brewing Company - ‬2 min walk
  • ‪Dunkin’ / Baskin Robbins - ‬9 min walk
  • ‪La Cantina Mexican Restaurant of Hancock - ‬13 min walk
  • ‪Ambassador Restaurant - ‬2 min walk

About this property

Along Portage Canal - Downtown Suite


Visiting Michigan Tech? Couples getaway? Business trip? This is the perfect place in downtown Houghton for your needs! Perfect spacious place for 2 with so much to do right out the front door! Walking distance to restaurants, shopping, parks, public library and more! Access to the waterfront walking path is in the parking lot. Enjoy the beauty of the Portage Lift Bridge!

This suite is located on ground level. Spacious bedroom and living room. Bedroom has a large closet, all linens and towels provided. Window unit a/c in bedroom. Smart Tv in living area only. Kitchen is well stocked. High speed fiber optic wifi.

So much to see along waterfront. Enjoy the views of the Portage Lift bridge and gorgeous views of the sun setting. Bring your own bikes or firewood and enjoy the waterfront path. (Public firepit area next to Portage Library). Many photo props along the path and painted murals to see. Walking distance to Chutes & Ladders park where there is paddle board and bike rentals, ice cream, corn-hole and more!

1 parking pass provided for duration of stay. Must be returned to suite upon check out. **Please pay attention to designated overnight parking area during winter months **

See our other Canalside Suite listing under our profile, in the building next door for great reviews and for booking both places if traveling with another couple/friends! Search: 4096055

*Downtown public area, potential for some daytime noise
Make yourself comfortable in this air-conditioned apartment, featuring a kitchen with a refrigerator and an oven. There's a private patio. Complimentary wireless internet access is available to keep you connected. Conveniences include a microwave and a coffee/tea maker.
Featured amenities include laundry facilities and an elevator.

Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in the apartment: Free WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • Parking on site

Kitchen

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Cookware, dishware, and utensils
  • Dishwasher
  • Ice maker
  • Microwave
  • Oven
  • Paper towels
  • Refrigerator
  • Stovetop
  • Toaster

Dining

  • Dining table

Bedrooms

  • Bedroom
  • Bedsheets provided
  • Sofa bed

Bathroom

  • 1 bathroom
  • Hair dryer
  • Shampoo
  • Shower
  • Soap
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels provided

Living spaces

  • Dining table
  • Living room

Entertainment

  • TV

Outdoor areas

  • 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.
  • Elevator
  • Smoking not allowed

Services and conveniences

  • Iron/ironing board

Location highlights

  • In the city center
  • Near a river

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 (host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property)

Policies

Check-in

Check-in time starts at 4:00 PM
Minimum check-in age: 21

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

Pets not allowed

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome
Note from host: No cribs or kid gear supplied

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 indicated 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

Along Portage Canal - Downtown Suite Reviews

Reviews

10

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 53 out of 57 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 4 out of 57 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 0 out of 57 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 57 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 57 reviews

10/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

Verified

10/10 Excellent

Jeff B.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Perfect location, comfy and clean. Would definitely stay here again.
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2026
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Tammy C.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Loved the proximity to all our favorite Houghton places. Very quiet & cozy!
Stayed 4 nights in Dec 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Laurel P.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great location and easy access. Easy place to stay to be right in town next to restaurants.
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Alex G.

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

Great location

Enjoyed our stay, easy walks to dinners.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Dustin R.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Clean, shower is awesome, close to everything, would stay there again
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Tamara B.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Host was exceptional and apartment was top notch clean
Stayed 5 nights in Nov 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Sandy H.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
We loved staying here. It was close to Tech and we could walk anywhere downtown. Great well equipped apartment!
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Rebecca H.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great location! Very little traffic noise. Nice, clean place and easy communication with owner. Would stay here again!
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Laurel U.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, listing accuracy
Everything was great
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
We had a great stay in Houghton! The apartment was very clean, had all the conveniences needed, and was well located. We would 100% recommend this stay to anyone wanting to visit Houghton!
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Janet W.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Perfect location and very clean! Thank you!
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Gerald P.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Very clean unit. Awesome location downtown. Everything was so well organized. Definitely recommend!
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Devin L.

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

Great experience

We really enjoyed our stay. This property is very clean and in the perfect location.
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Kirk W.

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

Houghton

We hope to stay again! Great location and clean! Had fun exploring Houghton area.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Thomas M.

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

Enjoyment!

Wonderful place to stay! Very clean and nice. Everything you need for a great stay! Location is great and easy to get to.
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Iesha W.

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

Business Trip

Beautiful layout and decor, well stocked, plus location! We felt right at home and might i add that shower was amazing!!!!
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Keri O.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great communication! Enjoyed being close to so many restaurants. We walked to dinner most nights. We also enjoyed the bike trail nearby and we went kayaking in the canal. Excellent location.
Stayed 7 nights in Sep 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Michael R.

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

Great place

I try to get to the area once a year or so and I would be more then happy to stay here. The owners where upfront, quick to respond and maintained the property nicely. It's location is also fantastic.
Stayed 5 nights in Apr 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Heidi H.

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

Great downtown Houghton location

Great location to downtown Houghton, Portage Canal, walking trails, and Michigan Tech. Comfortable, clean, and cozy. Would definitely stay here again.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

JENNIFER B.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
We wanted a place to stay after a procedure that was more than a hotel. This was it! Everything we needed and wanted close to the hospital. Clean, comfortable and we loved the little touches like the light up wall niches to give us low night time light in a strange place.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Perry A.

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

Nice

Good place
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Ed K.

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

Great little hole in the wall

For me, this was a great find. With central access to many biking trails, restaurants, shops, etc., it really worked out well.
Stayed 6 nights in Jun 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Kevin S.

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

Great place to stay!

The apartment was clean, comfortable and conveniently located. The kitchen is outfitted nicely. Host was responsive to our questions. Highly recommend.
Stayed 4 nights in Nov 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

james g.

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

Quick get away

Perfect location for walking to everything in town.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2022
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Linda O.

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

Location, location, location!

We wanted the convenience of staying downtown Houghton and this was perfect! Wonderful apartment stocked well, clean and beautiful. Easy walk to Suomi and KBC! Highly recommend.
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2024