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Modern Camp on Portage Lake

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Property grounds
Exterior
Exterior
Private kitchen
Private kitchen

Reviews

10 out of 10
Exceptional
2 bedrooms1 bathroomSleeps 8

Popular amenities

  • Onsite parking available
  • Kitchen
  • Washing machine
  • Air-conditioning
  • Barbecue
  • Dock

Rooms & beds

2 bedrooms (sleeps 8)

Bedroom 1

1 King Bed

Bedroom 2

1 Queen Bed, 1 Single Bed and 1 Double Bed

Living Room 1

1 Large Single Futon

1 bathroom

Bathroom 1

Bathtub or shower · Toilet

Spaces

Deck or patio
Porch or lanai
Kitchen

About this property

Modern Camp on Portage Lake

Relax with the whole family at this peaceful “camp” on Portage Lake. Located just 8 miles from the Portage lift bridge you’ll find this quiet, modern lakefront vacation home is just what you need to relax and unwind. Peaceful mornings watching families of geese and ducks paddle by from the covered porch, fishing off the dock, followed by a dip in the lake during peak sun hours, and finally enjoying a campfire at dusk are just a few of the ways you can enjoy your stay! Fully stocked kitchen also includes a Keurig and a 12 cup coffee pot, cooking utensils, George Foreman, and a large outdoor flat top propane grill. Towels/washcloths, bedding, toilet paper, shampoo/bodywash/conditioner, and hand soap provided. We are available at any time during your stay should you have questions or issues arise, but a keyless entry code is provided so you may come and go at your convenience.

***2 adult kayaks, 3 kids kayaks, a pedal boat and a stand-up paddle board available for use during your stay May-Oct.***
For our winter guests, there are many local ski and snowmobile trails in the area, along with the 2 major downhill skiing/ snowboarding spots, Mt. Ripley and Mt. Bohemia. Parking can accommodate 1-2 snowmobile trailers. Snowmobile trail access can be found via the road from the house, or across the lake when frozen, but check out the trail map marked in the listing photos!

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House Rules

Check in after 4:00 PM

Minimum age to rent: 21

Check out before 11:00 AM

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Children

Children allowed: ages 0–17

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Events

No events allowed

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Pets

No pets allowed

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Smoking

Smoking is not permitted

Important information

You need to know

Property # 2360616vb
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
On-site 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 that there is a smoke detector on the property
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher

About the area

Hancock

Located in Hancock, this holiday home is on the waterfront. Houghton–Hancock Bridge and Quincy Mine are local landmarks, and the area's natural beauty can be seen at Isle Royale Houghton Visitor Center and Keweenaw National Historical Park Headquarters. Mine Shaft and A.E. Seaman Mineral Museum are also worth visiting. Take in the nearby slopes with skiing, or try out other outdoor activities such as sledging.
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Hancock, MI

What's nearby

  • Mont Ripley Ski Area - 24 min drive - 16.1 km
  • Houghton–Hancock Bridge - 27 min drive - 18.0 km
  • Isle Royale Houghton Visitor Center - 28 min drive - 18.3 km
  • The trail to Copper Harbor - 28 min drive - 18.7 km
  • Michigan Technological University - 29 min drive - 19.4 km

Getting around

  • Hancock, MI (CMX-Houghton County Memorial) - 26 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Library Cafe - ‬26 min drive
  • ‪Quincy's Food & Spirits - ‬17 min drive
  • ‪Partanen's Bar - ‬16 min drive
  • ‪Copper Island Bagel Company - ‬26 min drive
  • ‪Drive-Thru Depot - ‬24 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Modern Camp on Portage Lake pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

How much is parking at Modern Camp on Portage Lake?

On-site parking is available at the property.

What time is check-in at Modern Camp on Portage Lake?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Modern Camp on Portage Lake?

Checkout is at 11:00 AM.

Where is Modern Camp on Portage Lake located?

Situated on the waterfront, this holiday home is within 9 miles (15 km) of Copper Hoist Chair Lift, Mont Ripley Ski Area and T-Bar Ski Lift. Husky Chair Lift and Houghton–Hancock Bridge are also within 9 miles (15 km).

Reviews

10

Exceptional

Reviews are presented in chronological order, subject to a moderation process, and verified unless otherwise labelled.
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Rating 10 - Excellent. 53 out of 55 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 2 out of 55 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 0 out of 55 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 55 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 55 reviews

10/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

10/10

Location

10/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

Verified

10/10 Excellent

Emma D.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Clear instructions, timely snow removal, cozy cabin, close to town but still felt private. Would stay here again!
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2026
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Sue P.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
The location was perfect for exploring the Keewenaw Peninsula. Home was cozy on a beautiful lake. Second time staying and plan to stay again in the future. The owners are friendly and great communication. Very seamless check-in process.
House view from the lake.
View of sunrise from the house overlooking the lake.
Stayed 8 nights in Dec 2025
Verified

8/10 Good

Amy M.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, listing accuracy
Clean
Stayed 4 nights in Feb 2026
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Spencer W.

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

Fantastic cabin

The cabin was very clean and had all the amenities of home but on a northern retreat! Look forward to booking again
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Quinn H.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Beautiful location on the lake! Loved all the amenities and activities available. House was well kept and super inviting. Highly recommend!
Stayed 5 nights in Jul 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Dan H.

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

Wonderful place

This was our third time staying here. We love the location and the place! I highly recommend it!
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Melissa C.

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

Fall Get Away

clean, close to houghton and had a great time
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

mike k.

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

Nice cabin on lake

The home was clean, well layed out and easy to navigate all essentials
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Nancy D.

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

Great!

Great location that was super clean, close to all we toured of the Keweenaw area and very cozy!
Stayed 5 nights in Sep 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Rachel J.

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

Honeymoon

We had a great visit . It was a wonderful getaway.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Jane F.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
This cottage is very nice. Super clean. It’s on Portage Lake and pretty secluded. We didn’t see any neighbors in the week we were there. I would definitely stay again!
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Roderick Y.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
We very much enjoyed our stay on Portage Lake. The hosts were amazing and the house great. We came to snowmobile and were relatively close to the trail system (had to take a little road to get there but it wasn’t a big deal). Our large trailer (27’) fit perfectly in the driveway a the hosts came right out to sand/salt when it got icy. The house accommodated our family well and we had everything we needed to cook meals in the kitchen. There was little for cell service down there, but the starlink worked great to make wifi calls, text and watch tv. We would definitely recommend this place to stay and hope to be back.
Stayed 4 nights in Feb 2026
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Noreen H.

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

Our Stay

Had a great time! Cabin is very comfortable and clean. Nice location. Quiet. Lovely spot on Portage Lake. We enjoyed our stay.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Jeff W.

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

Superb Cottage

Shannon and Craig's place is a perfect headquarters for exploring the Keewenaw. The cottage is cozy with great views of the lake. My kids had a blast paddling around in the kid kayaks. Would definitely stay again!
Stayed 6 nights in Jun 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

David R.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
We had a wonderful time. The area is very peaceful. Check in was easy after we remembered code (cell service for us was not great). My wife loved the coffee bar and wants to put something similar in our house.
Stayed 6 nights in Aug 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Meghan M.

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

Great place

Cozy and clean. Not to far from MTU.
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Jason S.

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

Great Location

This house is a very nice little house we came to area to go snowmobiling the house is a great location to do that, we have a 35’ long trailer and the driveway had plenty of room to back inn , we will definitely be back !
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Tricia N.

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

Girls weekend!

A greatvlitte spot for our friends group to spend the weekend! Gorgeous views all times of the day! So quiet and peaceful!
Stayed 4 nights in May 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

The C.

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

Beautiful location

We had a fantastic stay at this VRBO! The property was exactly as described—clean, well-stocked, and super comfortable. The location was perfect, close to everything we wanted to explore but still quiet and peaceful. The host was incredibly responsive and made the check-in process seamless. We really appreciated the little touches that made it feel like home. Would absolutely stay here again and highly recommend to anyone looking for a relaxing getaway
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Evonne T.

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

Very Happy

This place was the perfect place for my daghter and I. Shannon has put some very nice touches into the place, making it feel homey and comfortable with plenty of privacy. We thoroughly enjoyed our stay.
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Sue P.

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

Peaceful Cozy Stay

The cabin was in a quiet area, great water views. It was a great location for our family to explore the Keweenaw Peninsula. The cabin was as described. Great communication from the owners. Would highly recommend and will keep this place in mind on our next trip to the Keweenaw. Thank you for a wonderful stay.
Stayed 6 nights in Dec 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Chelsea B.

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

Cozy lakeside cottage

We rented this cottage while visiting our son at Michigan Tech. Clean, cozy, cute! The lake was so peaceful and relaxing to look at while sitting in the rocking chairs drinking coffee and also having a small bonfire. Would definitely stay here again!
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Carole T.

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

Fishing Frenzy!

Grandkids fished from dawn to dusk and then some. They caught tons, including a 6 inch crawfish! Such a relaxing setting with lots of watercraft available for everyone. Loved our stay.
Stayed 6 nights in Jul 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Tad H.

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

Labor Day Weekend @ Portage Lake

We had a great stay! Family said this was a great choice and that they would love to stay here again!! Fished off the dock(perch, sunfish, bluegill, catfish, and a 28" pike all caught off the dock; did some kayaking & paddleboarding; agate hunting @ Agate Beach & Calumet Waterworks Park Beach; Yooperlite hunting @ Calumet Waterworks Park; and a little bit of relaxing;)
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Ryan N.

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

Hidden gem

Very nice place…. Awesome view of the lake. Everything ya need on-site. Not to far from town. Look forward to returning… looking forward to the sauna👍
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2023

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