Title: 2BR Waterfront Retreat on Portage Lake & DNR Trail - Latest Reviews, Deals & Photos 2025 - Expedia.ca [See all properties](http://www.expedia.ca/Hotel-Search?regionId=&adults=2&children=&sort=RECOMMENDED&useRewards=false&semdtl=&userIntent=&vip=false) Entire home # 2BR Waterfront Retreat on Portage Lake & DNR Trail Vacation home in Chassell with kitchen and patio ![Property grounds](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/97000000/96430000/96424900/96424802/w509h683x257y0-b92d524a.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=598&ra=fit) ![Private kitchen](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/97000000/96430000/96424900/96424802/w893h683x66y0-2772596a.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![Exterior](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/97000000/96430000/96424900/96424802/w505h683x260y0-beda7398.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![Fireplace](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/97000000/96430000/96424900/96424802/w905h683x59y0-571f8cb2.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![Beach](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/97000000/96430000/96424900/96424802/w907h683x58y0-340652dd.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) - Overview - Amenities - Policies - Location Relax with the whole family at this peaceful waterfront home, just 5 minutes from Houghton and MTU. Enjoy tremendous views of Portage Lake sunrises from the deck or waterfront, use kayaks & paddleboards or moor your boat on our seawall. 10 Exceptional ### Entire home 2 bedrooms1 bathroomSleeps 6 ## Popular amenities - Fireplace - Kitchen - Outdoor space ## Add dates for prices Check-in Check-out Travellers ## About this property ### Entire place You'll have the entire home to yourself and will only share it with other guests in your party. ### 2BR Waterfront Retreat on Portage Lake & DNR Trail About this space Relax with the whole family at our peaceful waterfront home. 5 minutes to Houghton, MTU, golf course, hike/bike trails, ski hill, and other local features. Our home includes a full kitchen, social island, dining room, two bedrooms with queen/full beds, plus a loft with futon. Cable I-Net/WiFi, Hulu, SmartTV and gas fireplace are provided. Relax on the deck or waterfront with tremendous views of Portage Lake sunrises, use our kayaks & paddleboards or moor your boat on our seawall. Come and enjoy! The space Main floor includes all pictured spaces, including the kitchen, dining area, living room with fireplace, two bedrooms, full bathroom, and furnished loft, as well as furnished elevated deck with grill and multiple seating areas. Guest access Guests have access to the entire main floor and loft, including a private entrance, the elevated deck, and all main floor/loft features. Our caretaker daughter lives below, with her own separate entrance on opposite side of house. Other things to note Looking forward to your visit! ## Property amenities ### Internet - Available in the house: WiFi ### Bedrooms - 2 bedrooms ### Bathroom - 1 bathroom ### Living spaces - Fireplace ### Outdoor areas - Patio ### Pets - No pets allowed ### Suitability/Accessibility - Smoking not allowed ### Things to do - Golfing nearby ### 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 not reported (host has not indicated whether there is a smoke detector on the property) ## Similar properties ![Exterior](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/34000000/33490000/33483000/33482935/2fd3d593.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=469&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ### Lakeside Retreat or Winter Wonderland...You Choose Lake Linden - Kitchen - Washer - Dryer - Free WiFi 9.8 Exceptional 118 reviews [](https://www.expedia.ca/Hotel-Search?startDate=2025-11-18&endDate=2025-11-19&selected=33482935&PinnedHotelID=33482935&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) ![Terrace/patio](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/58000000/57720000/57716000/57715929/304c18cf.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=469&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ### The Chalet on Private Lake Atlantic Mine - Kitchen - Washer - Dryer - Free WiFi 10 Exceptional 54 reviews [](https://www.expedia.ca/Hotel-Search?startDate=2025-11-18&endDate=2025-11-19&selected=57715929&PinnedHotelID=57715929&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) ![Interior](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/103000000/102020000/102017800/102017735/bbaaa336.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=469&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ### Waterfront Log Cabin • Sauna • Game Room • Pontoon & Snowmobile Access Hancock - Hot tub - Kitchen - Free WiFi - Air conditioning 10 Exceptional 16 reviews CA $322 CA $546 total includes taxes & fees Nov 5 - Nov 6 [](https://www.expedia.ca/Hotel-Search?startDate=2025-11-05&endDate=2025-11-06&selected=102017735&PinnedHotelID=102017735&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) ![On the beach](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/100000000/99990000/99987700/99987626/b416dc3d.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=469&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ### Trailside Cabin #4, across the Lake from MTU, next to boat & snowmobile rentals Hancock - Hot tub - Kitchen - Free WiFi - Air conditioning 9.6 Exceptional 15 reviews CA $265 CA $451 total includes taxes & fees Nov 5 - Nov 6 [](https://www.expedia.ca/Hotel-Search?startDate=2025-11-05&endDate=2025-11-06&selected=99987626&PinnedHotelID=99987626&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) ![Smart TV, fireplace](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/118000000/117070000/117068500/117068412/b493311e.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=469&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ### Waterfront Getaway • Kayaks • Fire Pit • Dock Hancock - Kitchen - Washer - Dryer - Air conditioning [](https://www.expedia.ca/Hotel-Search?startDate=2025-11-18&endDate=2025-11-19&selected=117068412&PinnedHotelID=117068412&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) ![Exterior](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/118000000/117060000/117057900/117057882/75b9a8c5.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=469&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ### Bootjack Lake House: Private Lakefront in the Heart of the Keweenaw Lake Linden - Kitchen - Washer - Dryer - Air conditioning 10 Exceptional 8 reviews [](https://www.expedia.ca/Hotel-Search?startDate=2025-11-18&endDate=2025-11-19&selected=117057882&PinnedHotelID=117057882&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) ![Property grounds](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/21000000/20260000/20255900/20255820/362280bc.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=469&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ### Lakehome near Houghton with Outdoor Sauna! 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You will receive an email from Vrbo with a link to a Vrbo account, where you can change or cancel your reservation ## About the area ![Map](https://maps.googleapis.com/maps/api/staticmap?&size=660x330&map_id=3b266eb50d2997c6¢er=47.063908,-88.5169&zoom=13&channel=expedia-HotelInformation&maptype=roadmap&scale=1&path=color:0xFFFFF|weight:2|fillcolor:0x005AEB7F|enc:o%60h%7EGrmg%7BO%3FW%3FU%3FU%40W%3FU%40W%40U%40W%40UBW%40U%40UBWBUBUBUBUDUBUDUDUBSDUDUFSDSFUFSDSFSFSFSFQHSFSHQFSHQHOHQHQHQHOJQJOHOJOJOHMLOHMLMJMJMJMLKJKLMLILMJKLILILILINILGLILINELGLGNELENGNCLENELCNCNCNCLCN%3FNCNAN%3FN%3FLAN%3FN%3FN%40N%3FN%3FN%40LBN%3FNBLBNBNBNBLDNDNDLDNDLDNFLFLFNFLHLFLHNHJHLHLJLHLLJJLJLJJLLJJLJLJLJLJNJLJNJNHNJNHPHNHPJPHPHPFNHRFPHRFRFPHRFRFRDRFRDTFRDRDTDTDRDTBTDTBTBTBTBTBTBVBT%40T%40V%40TBV%3FT%40V%40T%3FV%40T%3FT%3FV%3FT%3FVAT%3FVATAV%3FTCTAVATAVCTCVCRCVCRCVCTETCTERETETERETGRETGRERGPGRIRGRGRIPGPIRGPIPIPKNIRININKPILKPKLKNKNKLKLKLKLMJKLMJMJKJMJMJMJMHKHOHMHMFMHOFMFMFOFMDODMDODODMBODOBO%40MDO%40O%40MBO%3FO%40O%3FO%40O%3FO%3FMAO%3FOAO%3FOCOAMAOEOAOCMEOCMEOCOGMEOEMGMGOGMGMIMGOIMIMIMIMKKKMKMIMMKKMKKMKMKMMMIMMOIOKMKQIMKQKOIOIQIQIQIOISGSIQGQISGSGQGSGSESGSGUESGUESEUCUESEUCUEUCWCSCWCSCWAUAWCUAWAUAUAW%3FUAW%3FU%3FW%3FU&key=AIzaSyCYjQus5kCufOpSj932jFoR_AJiL9yiwOw&signature=c2YLw1FE9oqvSEtXurH1cLVy_Y0=) Chassell, MI #### What's nearby - Nara Nature Park - 4 min drive - 6.2 km - Prospector's Paradise - 5 min drive - 7.3 km - Isle Royale Houghton Visitor Center - 10 min drive - 10.6 km - Michigan Technological University - 11 min drive - 8.0 km - Houghton–Hancock Bridge - 12 min drive - 12.1 km #### Getting around - Hancock, MI (CMX-Houghton County Memorial) - 19 min drive #### Restaurants - ‪McDonald's - ‬11 min drive - ‪Library Cafe - ‬6 min drive - ‪Taco Bell - ‬11 min drive - ‪Keweenaw Brewing Company - ‬8 min drive - ‪Applebee's Grill + Bar - ‬11 min drive ## Frequently asked questions ### Is 2BR Waterfront Retreat on Portage Lake & DNR Trail pet-friendly? > No, pets are not allowed at this property. ### What time is check-in at 2BR Waterfront Retreat on Portage Lake & DNR Trail? > Check-in begins at 4:00 PM. ### What time is check-out at 2BR Waterfront Retreat on Portage Lake & DNR Trail? > Check-out is at 11:00 AM. ### Where is 2BR Waterfront Retreat on Portage Lake & DNR Trail located? > Situated in Chassell, this vacation home is 3 mi (4.8 km) from Nara Nature Park and within 6 mi (10 km) of Prospector's Paradise and Rozsa Center for the Performing Arts. Gates Tennis Center and Michigan Technological University are also within 6 mi (10 km). ## Have a question? Beta Get instant answers with AI powered search of property information and reviews. Ask a question ## 2BR Waterfront Retreat on Portage Lake & DNR Trail Reviews 10 ### Exceptional All reviews shown are from real guest experiences. Only travellers who have booked a stay with us can submit a review. We verify reviews according to our guidelines and publish all reviews, positive or negative.[More information](https://www.expedia.ca/lp/b/content-guidelines) ### 9.4 Cleanliness ### 10 Location 10 - Excellent 11 8 - Good 0 6 - Okay 0 4 - Poor 0 2 - Terrible 0 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Jennifer P. Feb 9, 2025 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Five Star We were very happy with our stay during our winter trip to Houghton area. Property was lovey and good communication with property owner Nicole made it easy . Would stay again ! TY! ##### Jennifer P. Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2025 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Karen V. Oct 10, 2024 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Great Get a Way to visit MTU My family has stayed here twice and it's a great place. The view of the water is relaxing. The trail is great to walk or ride your bike. It's clean and comfortable to spend time together and just have fun. Hosts are responsive and helpful. ##### Karen V. Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2024 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Rob and Diane A. Jul 30, 2025 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### 3 week stay We stayed 3 weeks and felt very much at home. The home is comfortable, homey, and had everything we needed (well one more sauce pan would be better). Our hosts were very accommodating and went out of their way to make sure we were comfortable. We enjoyed walks each day along the trail along the lake behind the house and the deck was very pleasant weather permitting. The lake view was beautiful and it was a quiet location (loved listening to the waves lapping on the shore). Just one heads up if you are counting on using the desk pictured in the loft, it is no longer there. If you plan to be in the Houghton/Chassel are and are not a large group, I recommend a stay in this home. ##### Rob and Diane A. Stayed 21 nights in Jul 2025 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Kathrine L. Oct 4, 2024 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Great location The location is perfect and the deck on The Portage is great. ##### Kathrine L. Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2024 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Lisa W. Aug 28, 2024 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Lake trip The property was very clean and beautiful. We loved our stay ##### Lisa W. Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2024 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Susan C. Feb 22, 2024 Liked: Check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Great Portage View Very nice place right on the Portage. Well appointed and very friendly owners. ##### Susan C. Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2024 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Eric W. Oct 25, 2023 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### MTU Visit Wonderful place to stay to visit my MTU student. Clean and comfortable, and amazing views across the Portage Canal. Will look to book again on another visit. ##### Eric W. Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2023 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Tasha M. Aug 28, 2023 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Beautiful getaway! Precious Gem. Great big windows looking out over a deck and lake, the perfect tree... it was great to come "Home" to this rather than a hotel room! The solar lights in the tree was a neat touch, the propane firepit was nice to have, the gas fireplace was well used... Hosys were very attentive to my wants and needs. Would definitely stay there again! ##### Tasha M. Stayed 9 nights in Aug 2023 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Karen V. Oct 31, 2024 ##### Karen V. Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2024 ## Expedia's Latest Trends ### Hotels > [Cozy, Secluded, Year-Round Cabin Rental With A Hot Tub!](https://www.expedia.ca/Munising-Hotels-Cozy.h27265412.Hotel-Information) > > [St. Clair Inn](https://www.expedia.ca/Port-Huron-Hotels-The-St-Clair-Inn.h36685.Hotel-Information) > > [Best Western Sault Ste. 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