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

Reviews

10 out of 10
Exceptional

Entire home

4 bedrooms3 bathroomsSleeps 17334 sq m

Popular amenities

  • Kitchen
  • Washing machine
  • Dryer
  • Air-conditioning
  • Outdoor space

Explore the area

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Hancock, MI
  • Place, Mont Ripley Ski Area
    ‪9 min drive‬
  • Place, Houghton–Hancock Bridge
    ‪12 min drive‬
  • Place, Michigan Technological University
    ‪14 min drive‬
  • Airport, Hancock, MI (CMX-Houghton County Memorial)
    ‪15 min drive‬

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About the area

Hancock

At this holiday home, you'll be 6.8 km (4.2 mi) from Copper Hoist Chair Lift and 6.9 km (4.3 mi) from Mont Ripley Ski Area. Highlights at this beachfront holiday home include a kitchen, a washing machine and a patio. .You can enjoy Smart televisions with a DVD player, and home features 3 bathrooms, a dining area and a coffee/tea maker. In-room dining is easy with a kitchen that comes equipped with a fridge, a microwave and a stovetop. In-room jetted baths, a living room and a TV are also available. .This beach holiday home offers a garden and barbecues. Plus you'll find laundry facilities. .Sights within a 10-minute drive of this Hancock holiday home include Husky Chair Lift and T-Bar Ski Lift.
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What's nearby

  • Mont Ripley Ski Area - 9 min drive - 8.5 km
  • Husky Chair Lift - 9 min drive - 8.5 km
  • Houghton–Hancock Bridge - 12 min drive - 10.3 km
  • Isle Royale Houghton Visitor Center - 12 min drive - 10.7 km
  • Michigan Technological University - 14 min drive - 11.8 km

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
  • ‪Quincy's Food & Spirits - ‬5 min drive
  • ‪La Cantina Mexican Restaurant of Hancock - ‬10 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.

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Property amenities

Beach

  • On the beach

Ski

  • Cross-country skiing nearby
  • Snowboarding nearby

Pool/Spa

  • Massage

Internet

  • Available in the house: WiFi

Parking and transport

  • Car recommended
  • Parking on site

Kitchen

  • Blender
  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Cookware, dishware, and utensils
  • Dishwasher
  • Electric kettle
  • Hob
  • Ice maker
  • Microwave
  • Oven
  • Refrigerator
  • 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.
  • In-room accessibility
  • Smoke-free property
  • 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
  • Snorkelling 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 and check-out are 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

  • No pets 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 that there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property
Host has indicated that there is a smoke detector on the property
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher and a deadlock
This property has outdoor spaces, such as balconies, patios and terraces, which may not be suitable for children; if you have any concerns, we recommend contacting the property prior to your arrival to confirm that 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
Charges for extra guests may apply and vary according to property policy.
A cash deposit, credit card or debit card for incidental charges and government-issued photo identification may be required upon check-in.
Special requests are subject to availability at the time of check-in. Special requests can't be guaranteed and may incur additional charges.
    This property is managed by a private host, not a professional engaged in trade or business. This property has outdoor spaces, such as balconies, patios and terraces, which may not be suitable for children. If you have any concerns, we recommend contacting the property prior to your arrival to confirm that they can accommodate you in a suitable room. Parties and events are allowed on site. Note from host: Must have prior approval For guests' safety, the property includes a carbon monoxide detector, a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector and a deadbolt lock in all accommodation.

Frequently asked questions

Are there any beaches close to Kemp's Rentals Luxurious Executive Retreat Portage Lake-Beach-Firepit & Pavilion?

The closest beach to Kemp's Rentals Luxurious Executive Retreat Portage Lake-Beach-Firepit & Pavilion is Breakers Beach (17 km).

Does Kemp's Rentals Luxurious Executive Retreat Portage Lake-Beach-Firepit & Pavilion have a pool?

No, this holiday home doesn't have a pool.

Is there a private hot tub at Kemp's Rentals Luxurious Executive Retreat Portage Lake-Beach-Firepit & Pavilion?

No, but there is Jetted Baths.

Is there a free airport shuttle available at Kemp's Rentals Luxurious Executive Retreat Portage Lake-Beach-Firepit & Pavilion?

No, Kemp's Rentals Luxurious Executive Retreat Portage Lake-Beach-Firepit & Pavilion does not offer an airport shuttle service.

What time are check-in & check-out at Kemp's Rentals Luxurious Executive Retreat Portage Lake-Beach-Firepit & Pavilion?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM. Check-out time is 10:00 AM.

Are pets allowed at Kemp's Rentals Luxurious Executive Retreat Portage Lake-Beach-Firepit & Pavilion?

No, pets are not allowed.

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

10/10 Excellent

Tim T.

Liked: Cleanliness
The house was in very good condition
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2026

10/10 Excellent

Salena H.

Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2025

10/10 Excellent

Griselda R.

Liked: Cleanliness
We loved our stay here. Would definitely visit again.
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2025

10/10 Excellent

Diane F.

Liked: Cleanliness
Beautiful home. Beautiful view and surroundings. Nicely equipped.
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Lester M.

Liked: Cleanliness
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

10/10 Excellent

Amy D.

Liked: Cleanliness
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

10/10 Excellent

Mike R.

Liked: Cleanliness
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

10/10 Excellent

James H.

Liked: Cleanliness

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

10/10 Excellent

Gabe M.

Liked: Cleanliness

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

10/10 Excellent

Alexander C., Ramsey, MN

Liked: Cleanliness

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

10/10 Excellent

Gayle S.

Liked: Cleanliness

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

10/10 Excellent

Mairi F.

Liked: Cleanliness

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

10/10 Excellent

chrissy r., Greenville, SC

Liked: Cleanliness

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

10/10 Excellent

Francis B.

Liked: Cleanliness

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

10/10 Excellent

Robert M., Columbus Ohio

Liked: Cleanliness

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

10/10 Excellent

Nancy M.

Liked: Cleanliness

Weekend stay

Spacious. Enjoyed the view and the area. We had a wonderful time!
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2023

10/10 Excellent

Kim H.

Liked: Cleanliness

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

10/10 Excellent

Jayme A.

Liked: Cleanliness

Beautiful place!

All of us really enjoyed our stay here and have so many family memories!
Stayed 5 nights in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

Gail W.

Liked: Cleanliness

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

10/10 Excellent

Rob S.

Liked: Cleanliness

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

10/10 Excellent

Emerson P.

Liked: Cleanliness

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

10/10 Excellent

Patty H., Elm Grove WI

Liked: Cleanliness

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

10/10 Excellent

Therese D.

Liked: Cleanliness

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

10/10 Excellent

Brian K.

Liked: Cleanliness

Family retreat

Great place and venue for a family retreat. Place was clean and kept up very well. Would come back again.
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2022

8/10 Good

Stephanie W.

Liked: Cleanliness

Overall a wonderful stay!

Overall a great stay at the property. We had a large group of adults (15) and there was enough space for everyone. We saw a different review suggesting to bring an air mattress as the master bedroom closet could potentially be used as another bedroom and we’re glad we did. I wouldn’t recommend the fold out couches for adults. The location was great, house was clean and the owner that greeted us upon arrival was very friendly. Lots of trailer parking which was a huge plus for our group. All in all we would stay again but with a smaller group to ensure everyone has an actual bed.
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2022