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Chassell House #1 at Portage Lake

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Fridge, microwave, oven, stovetop
Property grounds
Exterior
3 bedrooms, free WiFi, bed sheets
Smart TV, video games, books

Reviews

9.8 out of 10

Exceptional

Entire home

3 bedrooms2 bathrooms

Popular amenities

  • Parking available
    Parking available
  • Washer
    Washer
  • Kitchen
    Kitchen
  • Air conditioning
    Air conditioning
  • Dryer
    Dryer
  • Barbecue grill
    Barbecue grill

About this property

Entire place

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

Chassell House #1 at Portage Lake

Great for all seasons and super convenient for enjoying local activities - Newly remodeled and decorated to be a welcoming retreat for travelers to Chassell or nearby Houghton and Michigan Tech. The Chassell Township Park, trails, the annual strawberry festival are all just a few steps from the front porch.

This house is perfect for boating/fishing and snowmobiling vacations.
Located on Hwy 41, this house has parking for trailers and is easy to find. It is located across from the Chassell Centennial Park at Pike Bay, a sheltered cove off the South end of Portage Lake. The park has a boat launch and fishing pier.

There is off street parking for two vehicles. In summer, parking is at the back door entrance. In winter, parking is on the side lawn and a plow service clears the snow from the parking area.

The fully equipped kitchen has what you need to prepare meals and dine-in. There are a few notable extras— filtered water, ice maker, coffee pot; full-sized washer and dryer, hot water kettle, microwave, and toaster are included. The dining table seats four but there are dishes and silverware enough more.

The house has a hot water boiler and radiators for heat to keep you warm and cozy in the winter. That means you get plenty of hot water for showers. The bathrooms have showers - no bathtubs.

The house has WiFi internet and Alexa is there too to keep you connected.

The house has 2 bedrooms on the main floor and one bedroom upstairs. One room on the main floor has a queen sized bed, the other has a full sized bed with twin sized bunk on top. Both rooms have ceiling fans with remote controls. The upstairs bedroom has 2 twin sized beds and window AC for the summer months. All of the beds are made up with cozy cotton flannel sheets and cotton comforters. The bedding contains no wool or feathers. The pillows are polyester-filled.

Thank you for considering this property and hope you give us the opportunity to welcome you as our guest.

Property manager

Teresa Adams

Property amenities

Beach

  • Beach nearby
  • Beach loungers

Ski

  • Close to skiing
  • Snowboarding nearby

Internet

  • Available in the house: Free WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • Parking on site

Kitchen

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

Dining

  • Dining table

Bedrooms

  • 3 bedrooms
  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • 2 bathrooms
  • Hair dryer
  • Shower
  • Soap
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels provided

Living spaces

  • Dining table
  • Living room

Entertainment

  • Books
  • Games
  • Smart TV
  • Video games

Outdoor areas

  • Barbecue grill
  • Outdoor furniture
  • Porch/lanai

Laundry

  • Washing machine

Comfort

  • Air conditioning
  • Heating

Pets

  • No pets allowed

Suitability/Accessibility

  • Smoke-free property

Location highlights

  • In a village
  • Near a health/beauty spa
  • Near the bay
  • On a lake

Things to do

  • Birdwatching nearby
  • Cycling nearby
  • Fishing nearby
  • Golfing nearby
  • Hiking/biking trails nearby
  • Hunting nearby
  • Ice skating nearby
  • Motor boating nearby
  • Mountain biking nearby
  • Rock climbing nearby
  • Sailing nearby
  • Sledding nearby
  • Snowmobiling nearby
  • Wildlife walks 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)
  • First aid kit
  • Fire extinguisher
  • Deadbolt lock

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Policies

Check-in

Check-in time starts at 4:00 PM
Contactless check-in available
Minimum check-in age: 25

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

Pets

Pets not allowed
Note from host: Must stay off beds.

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome

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 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, a first aid kit, and a deadbolt lock
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

Property is also known as

Vrbo Property
Chassell House 1 At Portage
Chassell House at Portage Lake
Chassell House #1 at Portage Lake Chassell
Chassell House #1 at Portage Lake Private vacation home
Chassell House #1 at Portage Lake Private vacation home Chassell

About the area

Map
Chassell, MI

What's nearby

  • Prospector's Paradise - 7 min drive
  • Isle Royale Houghton Visitor Center - 11 min drive
  • Houghton–Hancock Bridge - 12 min drive
  • Michigan Technological University - 13 min drive
  • Mont Ripley Ski Area - 14 min drive

Getting around

  • Hancock, MI (CMX-Houghton County Memorial) - 24 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Iron Horse Restaurant & Bar - ‬5 min drive
  • ‪Cozy Corner Bar & Grill - ‬16 min drive
  • ‪Keweenaw Berry Farm Restaurant - ‬5 min drive
  • ‪Treats - ‬5 min walk
  • ‪Pilgrim River Steakhouse - ‬6 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Chassell House #1 at Portage Lake pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

What time is check-in at Chassell House #1 at Portage Lake?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Chassell House #1 at Portage Lake?

Check-out is at 11:00 AM.

Where is Chassell House #1 at Portage Lake located?

Situated on a lake, this vacation home is within 9 mi (15 km) of Nara Nature Park, Prospector's Paradise, and Lake Superior. Keweenaw Bay and Michigan Technological University are also within 9 mi (15 km).

Chassell House #1 at Portage Lake Reviews

Reviews

9.8

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 50 out of 55 reviews" "
Rating 8 - Good. 4 out of 55 reviews" "
Rating 6 - Okay. 1 out of 55 reviews" "
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 55 reviews" "
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 55 reviews" "

10/10

Cleanliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Rachael I.

Liked: Cleanliness
Cozy
The house was clean and just as pictured. It was perfect for moving my son up to Michigan Tech. The owner was very accommodating.
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Jane K.

Liked: Cleanliness
Convenient,
Great location, perfect for our needs. The interior of the home was clean and the exterior was well maintained. Kitchen and bathroom supplies were good. Teresa was a great host and responded quickly. Easy check in and check out process. Highly recommend!
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Josh B.

Liked: Cleanliness
nice place
nice place
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Cristóbal P., Arlington Tenneesse

Liked: Cleanliness
Nice
Great price and place
Stayed 13 nights in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

Tori I.

Liked: Cleanliness
Great!
Great place to stay! Super convenient for daily commutes to Michigan Tech and to Houghton. Well-equipped and had everything we needed for a great week!
Stayed 5 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Janet S.

Liked: Cleanliness
Cousins Reunion
The house was very clean!!! Kitchen had everything we needed!! Ceiling fans were nice!!!! Host was available immediately when needed- Keyless entry was great! We hope to come back!!
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2022

10/10 Excellent

Nicole B.

Liked: Cleanliness
Perfect location for visiting Tech student!
Location was perfect for visiting our Tech student. House was clean and comfortable.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2022

10/10 Excellent

Danielle H.

Liked: Cleanliness
Chassell - front house
Very clean, description of the property is accurate. Owner was very accessible and responded quickly to questions. Property is across the street from the Centennial Park with boat launch, small beach, picnic area, farmers market, etc. - bait shop and small general store a couple of doors down which was convenient. Only odd thing (not anything negative about the property or owners) was the chickens a couple of doors down that were loud...didn't bother us, just wasn't expecting it. One comment about the property is to be very careful on the stairs to the upper level, they are very narrow. It's an older house so again, nothing bad just an FYI. Overall good experience. :)
Stayed 6 nights in Jul 2022

10/10 Excellent

Darrel S.

Liked: Cleanliness
Great location
Property was very clean and comfortable. Great location for enjoying Houghton and exploring the Keewenaw. A couch in the main living area would be a great addition. Would definitely stay here again.
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2022

10/10 Excellent

Glenn W.

Liked: Cleanliness
Visit
Nice house. Well equipped. Everything we needed was available
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2022

10/10 Excellent

Ann W.

Liked: Cleanliness
MTU Winter Carnival Excursion
Great location -easy drive to Houghton/MTU. House was clean, cute & cozy. Owner was easy to communicate with; check-in/out was easy with well defined instructions. Only small disappointments-if you’re a big coffee drinker, bring your own coffee maker; and TV only set up for Netflix, no access to standard network channels so couldn’t watch something like Superbowl. Would stay again.
Stayed 4 nights in Feb 2022

10/10 Excellent

Scott M.

Liked: Cleanliness
Snowmobile trip 2022
The house was very nice! It was comfortable and set up nicely. Owner was really great to deal with and answered any questions quickly.
Stayed 7 nights in Jan 2022

10/10 Excellent

Conner B.

Liked: Cleanliness
Great stay
Very straight forward booking and checking in and out. Very clean and reasonably priced. Plenty of room for parking trailers.
Stayed 4 nights in Feb 2022

10/10 Excellent

Amy S.

Liked: Cleanliness
Comfortable home
The house was very clean and comfortable. We all slept well. All the beds are very comfortable. There are lots of soft, warm blankets nicely wrapped up and easy to grab. It is right on a street that sees some traffic but we knew that ahead of time from previous reviews. It didn't disrupt sleep and wasn't obtrusive.
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2021

10/10 Excellent

Amy V.

Liked: Cleanliness
Family vacation
This was a great location for us visiting family in the UP. The accommodations were great for everyone to have their own space. The kids loved the bunk beds! Loved the big shower and extra soft blankets. The mattresses were comfy and so were the reclining chairs in the living room area. The kitchen had everything we needed for making meals while we were there. It was a great location for the places we wanted to visit. Instructions on everything within the house were helpful and great so we didn't have any questions. Teresa was great to work with, timely and helpful. Our family was coming in from three different places and it worked well to stay at her place and arrange accommodations.
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2021

8/10 Good

Joe J.

Liked: Cleanliness
MTU Bocce Tourney Run
The house rented was in good shape, clean, and posted instructions were very helpful. Neighborhood was nice and quiet except for morning area roosters and ducks which I enjoyed greatly with a cup of coffee!
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2021

10/10 Excellent

Eric K.

Liked: Cleanliness
awesome
very clean and equipped
Stayed 11 nights in Aug 2021

10/10 Excellent

Jamie B.

Liked: Cleanliness
Clean and comfy
Comfy beds, clean everything, updated showers (2), and good kitchen. The coffee maker makes 1 cup at a time, which worked fine for us. There is 1 AC window unit upstairs, but after a 90 degree day, we opened the windows and things were comfortable fir sleeping by 10. The place stayed cool next day with windows and curtains shut - 83 degrees outside but nice in. Cute little convenience store on the block for basics. Right on the main drag.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2021

10/10 Excellent

Susan P.

Liked: Cleanliness
Family Vacation 2021
Very clean. Nice accomodations. Good location for visiting the Keweenaw peninsula.
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2021

10/10 Excellent

Rick M., Commerce Township

Liked: Cleanliness
Great location
Property is in an excellent location to get to town or fishing. Place is renovated and very clean. Check in process was easy and unit was ready early for us. Thanks!
Stayed 5 nights in Aug 2021

10/10 Excellent

Harold B.

Liked: Cleanliness
Great location for boating.
We really enjoyed our stay in Chassell. We vacation every summer in Marquette, but wanted to spend more than a day trip to the Copper Country. The Chassell house gave us the opportunity to enjoy two full day of exploring Portage and Torch lakes and the channels in opposite directions to Lake Superior. There is a bike path to Houghton along Portage lake (a block away from the house) which was also fun. The house is clean and cute! Very nice neighbors, who were helpful with boating advice and added to the local UP flavor. We are pleasure boaters, there were much more fishing boats going out. We highly recommend this property.
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2021

8/10 Good

Shira E.

Liked: Cleanliness
Cute cottage
We had a lovely stay here. Would stay again. Cottage was nice. Bed was super comfortable, and the shower was lovely. Host was nice and responsive. Our dog allowed. Surrounding area of UP / Keweenaw Peninsula is really special. Our only small constructive criticisms were that living room could use a couch, kitchen could use a few more cooking tools, the bathroom needs better/full window treatments for privacy, and while the location made it easy enough to get to places (10 minute drive to Houghton and very short walk over to the lake), we thought the cottage would be a lake view when we booked it and that there would be more cute little places to eat/hang right there. Probably our bad for not looking at map and info 100% thoroughly... lake and park very close, just a quick walk across the street and down a block. But, the porch looks out onto a busy Rte 41. Just a small coffee/snack shop with off hours, a little general store, VFW, Dollar General and a gas station there. Thanks for the good stay!
Stayed 9 nights in Jun 2021

10/10 Excellent

Laura F.

Liked: Cleanliness
Homey with an idea location
The property is in a good location. very close to the park and beach and a short drive to downtown Houghton. The home is adorable, clean and has everything you need. Thanks for a great stay.
Stayed 10 nights in Jul 2021

10/10 Excellent

Stacy K.

Liked: Cleanliness
Keeweenaw, we missed you.
It’s been several years since we’ve been to the Keeweenaw. This was the first trip for our kids. The house is simple to find, incredibly accessible and in a walkable neighborhood. The neighbors were extremely friendly and there is a park and store in walking distance. The house has a great setup for a family or a couple friends. Dishes, and other amenities are included. The owner is very easy to communicate with. There are very clear directions provided throughout the house to assist in your stay. We were very happy with our stay and would love to come back.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2021

6/10 Okay

Patricia M.

Liked: Cleanliness
Chassell Home
The property had been remodeled and updated and quite nicely so. As it is on the main street of Chassell, which is a busy street and a bit noisy all day long. A dishwasher would have been nice for sanitization and convenience. The stairs leading upstairs are dangerous even though they are well lit. Anyone planning on using that area should be aware of that. It would have been nice to meet the homeowner also. However, the entire clan had an amazing visit to the Copper Country which was the home of their parents and grandparents.
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2021