Beautiful peaceful bay on the Houghton Canal, great for any water sports, fishing, hunting or just taking in all the beauty the Keweenaw has to offer! There is a deck on each cabin, a deck by the water and a dock. All three cabins are fully equipped with linens, and kitchen ware, cable TV and wifi internet provided. For motor sports enthusiast, these cabins are located roughly 3.5 miles from the nearest trail crossing.
Property manager
Chad McIntyre
Languages
English
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Amenities
Kitchen
Pet-friendly
Outdoor space
Water view
Parking available
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Flexible check-in available (contact host in advance of arrival)
Flexible check-out available (contact host to arrange)
Children
Children allowed: ages 0–17
Events
Events allowed
Pets
Pets allowed
There is an additional $50 cleaning fee for pets.
Smoking
Smoking is not permitted
Thank you for not smoking.
Please treat the property with care and respect others.
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
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 not indicated whether there is a smoke detector on the property
About the area
Houghton
Located in Houghton, this cabin is on the waterfront. Houghton–Hancock Bridge and Quincy Mine are local landmarks, and some of the area's attractions include Mine Shaft and A.E. Seaman Mineral Museum. Make sure you get close to the area's animals with activities such as game walks and birdwatching.
Houghton, MI
What's nearby
Houghton–Hancock Bridge - 11 min drive - 10.1 km
Isle Royale Houghton Visitor Center - 12 min drive - 10.5 km
The trail to Copper Harbor - 12 min drive - 10.9 km
Michigan Technological University - 12 min drive - 11.4 km
Portage Health - 16 min drive - 13.8 km
Getting around
Hancock, MI (CMX-Houghton County Memorial) - 22 min drive
Restaurants
McDonald's - 10 min drive
Taco Bell - 10 min drive
Culver's - 10 min drive
Keweenaw Brewing Company - 11 min drive
Burger King - 10 min drive
Frequently asked questions
Is Peaceful Water Front Property pet-friendly?
Yes, pets are allowed at this property.
Where is Peaceful Water Front Property located?
Situated on the waterfront, this cabin is within 6 miles (10 km) of Lake Superior, Breakers Beach and Great Bear Chase Ski Marathon. Houghton–Hancock Bridge and Mine Shaft are also within 9 miles (15 km).
Reviews
9.2
Wonderful
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Enjoyed our stay to visit the area and drop of our Tech student. Lots of room, wonderful morning and evening views and quick 10-15 minute drive to / from campus. Great central location for exploring the Keweenaw. My only comment would be that the on-demand hot water heater is a bit wonky and gives you inconsistent water temps in the shower from too hot to too cold in bursts - probably not a huge deal for most, but if you need a relaxing shower it might be a consideration.
My husband, dog, and I enjoyed our stay right on the canal! The cabin is a little older with some windows and screens needing attention, but it was exceptionally clean and comfortable as our base-camp for adventures around the peninsula. Great proximity to Houghton and Hancock. Easy check-in process. Definitely a positive experience!
The location in relationship to Houghton was perfect. Not too far out but not downtown. We came to visit out daughter at Michigan Tech and stayed the weekend. The property on the water was beautiful and peaceful. A great get away that allowed us to visit and take in the views.
The accommodations left a bit to be desired. The cabin seemed hastily finished: trim was missing. Wires coming out of the wall, miss-matched carpeting in the bedroom, unfinished floors in the other two.
Some safety issues that bothered me were nails sticking up from the wooden dock patio. The step down onto the dock. No batteries in a smoke detector and the other one was disconnected. (This may have not been the owner's fault due to tenants cooking, but they should be checked periodically.) there was no hot water in the kitchen which made it difficult to really get the dishes clean. It left me to wonder how clean the previous tenant left them with no dishwasher.
If you are looking for a place to crash, this would fit the bill. It's clean and not terrible. Slightly over priced for what you get but we will probably look elsewhere next time we come up to visit.
The cabin was as advertised. Very convenient to houghton, the keweenaw, and the porkies. We hadn’t been up to the area in years but this short getaway was perfect. As dog owners we appreciated the lack of carpeting and nice yard overlooking the canal.
Cabin on the portage along with 2 others on the property. Shared dock, grill and picnic table. Easy pull through driveway to load and unload ATVs with other people and able to park on the road. Beautiful shoreline and very close to the water. Host was great and accommodating. Close to Houghton about 10 min drive to visit our son at MTU.
This cabin is exactly as described. However, the back deck is even better as the view of the canal is gorgeous. I also loved seeing it from the inside living room window. We had good night sleep and only wished we were not so bust during the day as I wanted more time on the deck. The Viking cruise ship comes by for extra entertainment. Thanks for the stay.
I have stayed here 3 years in a row and plan to continue as it is a great location on the water and very quite. I hate to overrate it as I want to keep it hidden so I am always able to stay here.
Cabin #3 worked well for my family and dog… great proximity to the event we were attending, and pretty spot on the canal. The deck was everyone’s favorite place to sit!
This was our second stay at this property, both times were exceptional experiences. The pictures are accurate and the place is very clean. Nice view out of the front of the portage canal.
We needed a place to stay near Michigan Tech that could accommodate our group of two families.
Only a few minutes from MTU which was what we needed. The owner was helpful providing specific directions as we arrived very late and it was dark. There was a snow shovel by the door and we did need that with extra snow fall each day. Everything worked just fine. Not a fancy place but certainly has great location and space we needed.
We truly enjoyed our stay on the Canal and recommend these Cabins as they are Pet friendly and clean. Short Boat ride to North Entrance Lake Superior and Portage Lake. Thank you Chad for the fast and great communication you had with us.
This cottage was perfect for us. Comfortable, everything we needed, quiet, and it was quick and easy to get in and out of town or out to the township park on Lake Superior. Had a lovely swim off the dock and enjoyed beautiful mornings on the porch. We didn’t cook meals but kitchen was equipped well enough if we’d wanted to. Questions quickly answered by the host. Would definitely stay here again.
Right on the lake, stunning sunrises! Caught a few small mouth bass. Wish it wasn't a trip with a purpose, would of loved to spend a little more time there. Great location for MTU. Not there long enough to use the kitchen, but it appeared that it was in working order and I saw dishes in the cupboard. I can't really say as to pans and what not, as I forgot to look. But the fridge and freezer worked for sure! A few small issues, which were reported to the owner. The cabin was under construction upon arrival, which it's always nice to see improvements being made in rental homes. Decent place to crash after long drives! We would stay again.
TJ D.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2021
About the host
Hosted by Chad McIntyre
Grew up in the U.P., love to travel myself, I have managed a local power sports business since 2004 and have had rental properties since 2002.
Why they chose this property
This property is located on a beautiful calm part of the Portage Canal and just a few miles from down town Houghton and MTU, it's peaceful yet close enough to town in case you need something. A short drive out the breakers(lake superior) to take in some of the best sunsets in the world.
What makes this property unique
Water sports, outdoor activities. multiple cabins so great for one person, a couple or multiple families.