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Cottage in Oskar Bay, along Houghton Portage Canal

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A small, single-story house with a front porch, a door, and a window.
A room with a wooden table and white chairs, a window with a view of a lake, and a broom leaning against the wall.
A kitchen with wooden cabinets, a white stove, a microwave, and a rug on the floor.
A kitchen with wooden cabinets, a stove, a refrigerator, and a dining area with a white chair and table.
A small, single-story house with a front porch and a small deck.

Reviews

9.8 out of 10
Exceptional

Highlights

  • Firepit available
    One of the few properties with a dedicated outdoor firepit.
1 bedroom1 bathroomSleeps 2

Popular amenities

  • Onsite parking available
  • Kitchen
  • Barbecue
  • Garden
  • Free Wi-Fi
  • Barbecue

Explore the area

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Houghton, MI
  • Place, Mine Shaft
    ‪10 min drive‬
  • Place, Houghton–Hancock Bridge
    ‪10 min drive‬
  • Place, Michigan Technological University
    ‪12 min drive‬
  • Airport, Hancock, MI (CMX-Houghton County Memorial)
    ‪25 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

1 bedroom (sleeps 2)

Bedroom 1

1 Double Bed

1 bathroom

Bathroom 1

Toilet · Shower only

Spaces

Kitchen
Garden
Dining area

About this property

Cottage in Oskar Bay, along Houghton Portage Canal

Renovated cottage in Oskar Bay along the Houghton Canal road, this cottage was originally built to house the school teacher for Oskar Bay. Then it was turned into a summer rental in the 50s. It was fully renovated in 2020 and is awaiting your stay. Included is a shared boat dock with our other rental house next door, 100 feet of lakefront that is ideal for fishing, swimming, kayaking and a great sunrise view.

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House Rules

Check in after 4:00 PM
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 # 2398724vb
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 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, a first aid kit and a deadlock

About the area

Houghton

Located in Houghton, this cottage 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. Rozsa Center for the Performing Arts and Prospector's Paradise are also worth visiting.
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Houghton, MI

What's nearby

  • Mine Shaft - 10 min drive - 12.5 km
  • Houghton–Hancock Bridge - 10 min drive - 12.1 km
  • Isle Royale Houghton Visitor Center - 12 min drive - 13.2 km
  • beach near East Houghton Waterfront Park - 12 min drive - 13.6 km
  • Michigan Technological University - 12 min drive - 13.9 km

Getting around

  • Hancock, MI (CMX-Houghton County Memorial) - 23 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪McDonald's - ‬11 min drive
  • ‪Taco Bell - ‬10 min drive
  • ‪Keweenaw Brewing Company - ‬11 min drive
  • ‪Dunkin’ / Baskin Robbins - ‬10 min drive
  • ‪Culver's - ‬11 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Cottage in Oskar Bay, along Houghton Portage Canal pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

How much is parking at Cottage in Oskar Bay, along Houghton Portage Canal?

On-site parking is available at the property.

What time is check-in at Cottage in Oskar Bay, along Houghton Portage Canal?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Cottage in Oskar Bay, along Houghton Portage Canal?

Checkout is at 11:00 AM.

Where is Cottage in Oskar Bay, along Houghton Portage Canal located?

Situated on the waterfront, this cottage is within 9 miles (15 km) of Breakers Beach, Lake Superior and Houghton–Hancock Bridge. Mine Shaft and Isle Royale Houghton Visitor Center are also within 9 miles (15 km).

Reviews

9.8

Exceptional

Reviews are presented in chronological order, subject to a moderation process, and verified unless otherwise labelled.
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Rating 10 - Excellent. 10 out of 12 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 2 out of 12 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 0 out of 12 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 12 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 12 reviews

10/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

10/10

Location

9.8/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Violet Z.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Perfect weekend stay! The small cottage was wonderful!
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Paul R.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great little cottage! Highly recommend! Host was a great communicator!
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

kolleen t.

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

Great little cabin

Very cute little cabin. Far enough out of town but close enough to be convenient. Will definitely stay again!
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2023
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Kevin B.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Another great stay!! This is my 3rd year in a row. Perfect location. Close to shops and restaurants and a real nice beach to relax and watch amazing sunsets.
Stayed 5 nights in Aug 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Susan C.

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

Lovely Little Cottage

Very clean, very cozy! We really enjoyed our stay. Would definitely recommend.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

K b.

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

Great stay

This is my second stay at the cabin. It’s a perfect location. Close to everything and quiet. Great view of the canal. I will stay again next I’m in the UP.
Stayed 6 nights in Aug 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

shane c.

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

Great Cottage close enough to town but far enough away

Perfect location for my wife and I to move our son into college. We also took a day trip to copper harbor and 1 to munising to kayak pictured rocks. A great place to launch your UP adventure.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2023
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Beth D.

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

Very Cute Cabin

This cabin was small and snug, but just what I needed. Close enough to the main drag to get Door Dash delivered. Great view of the canal. Upgraded nicely. Good WiFi!
Stayed 5 nights in Sep 2023
Verified review

8/10 Good

Laura S.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location

Lovely spot!

Overall we had a great stay! The home is in a beautiful location and very convenient. My only complaint is that the bedroom is listed as having a Queen bed, and it was actually a full size bed. Not a huge issue but not what we expected!
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2023
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

K b.

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

Amazing

This was a perfect location for my stay. Close to downtown Houghton and Hancock. The Beach was only 3miles down the road. This was a cozy cottage for 1 or couple. Very clean with all the amenities you may need. William was quick to answer all my questions and gave a few tips on where to see the areas attractions. I will definitely be back for my next trip to the Up!
Stayed 6 nights in Jul 2023
Verified review

8/10 Good

Susan M.

Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Jordan B.

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

Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2024

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Hosted by Will D

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