Kemp's Rentals-Loft Rental -Sauna-next to Portage Lake-Beach-Fire pit & Pavilion

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A covered outdoor seating area with stone walls, wooden beams, and a view of the water.
An outdoor kitchen with a view of the water, wooden furniture, and hanging lights.
A rustic kitchen with wooden walls, a central island with chairs, a refrigerator, oven, and a sink.
A rustic wooden interior with a staircase, dining area, and seating.
A rustic kitchen with wooden walls, a dining table set for four, and various kitchen appliances.

Reviews

10 out of 10
Exceptional

Highlights

  • Family fun awaits
    Top-rated for families.
  • On the beach
    A rare beachfront property in the area - enjoy direct access to the beach and sea.

Popular amenities

  • Massages in spa
  • On beach
  • Patio
  • Barbecue
  • Air-conditioning
  • Refrigerator

Explore the area

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Hancock, MI
  • Place, Portage Lake
    ‪2 min walk‬
  • Place, Houghton–Hancock Bridge
    ‪12 min drive‬
  • Place, Michigan Technological University
    ‪14 min drive‬
  • Airport, Hancock, MI (CMX-Houghton County Memorial)
    ‪15 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

3 bedrooms (sleeps 16)

Bedroom 1

1 King Bed

Bedroom 2

2 Single Beds and 2 Queen Beds

Bedroom 3

+4
8 Single Beds

3 bathrooms

Bathroom 1

Soap · Towels provided · Toilet · Shower only · Shampoo · Hair dryer

Bathroom 2

Soap · Towels provided · Toilet · Shower only · Shampoo · Hair dryer

Bathroom 3

Soap · Towels provided · Bathtub or shower · Toilet · Shampoo · Hair dryer

Spaces

Deck or patio
Porch or lanai
Kitchen
Outdoor play area
Garden
Dining area

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About the area

Hancock

Located in Hancock, this holiday home is on the beach. A.E. Seaman Mineral Museum and Houghton County Historical Museum are cultural highlights, and some of the area's landmarks include Houghton–Hancock Bridge and Quincy Mine. Mine Shaft and Rozsa Center for the Performing Arts are also worth visiting. Take in the nearby slopes with cross-country skiing and snowboarding, or try out other outdoor activities such as sledging and ice skating.
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Map
Hancock, MI

What's nearby

  • Portage Lake - 2 min walk - 0.2 km
  • Houghton–Hancock Bridge - 12 min drive - 10.3 km
  • Isle Royale Houghton Visitor Center - 13 min drive - 11.0 km
  • Michigan Technological University - 14 min drive - 12.1 km
  • Mount Bohemia - 57 min drive - 76.5 km

Getting around

  • Hancock, MI (CMX-Houghton County Memorial) - 14 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Taco Bell - ‬12 min drive
  • ‪Dunkin’ / Baskin Robbins - ‬11 min drive
  • ‪La Cantina Mexican Restaurant of Hancock - ‬10 min drive
  • ‪Library Cafe - ‬14 min drive
  • ‪Ambassador Restaurant - ‬11 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Kemp's Rentals-Loft Rental -Sauna-next to Portage Lake-Beach-Fire pit & Pavilion pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

How much does it cost to stay at Kemp's Rentals-Loft Rental -Sauna-next to Portage Lake-Beach-Fire pit & Pavilion?

As of 4 Nov 2026, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Kemp's Rentals-Loft Rental -Sauna-next to Portage Lake-Beach-Fire pit & Pavilion on 6 Nov 2026 start from AU$1,578, including taxes and fees. This price is based on the lowest nightly price found in the last 24 hours for stays in the next 30 days. Prices are subject to change. Choose your dates for more accurate prices.

How much is parking at Kemp's Rentals-Loft Rental -Sauna-next to Portage Lake-Beach-Fire pit & Pavilion?

On-site parking is available at the property.

What time is check-in at Kemp's Rentals-Loft Rental -Sauna-next to Portage Lake-Beach-Fire pit & Pavilion?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Kemp's Rentals-Loft Rental -Sauna-next to Portage Lake-Beach-Fire pit & Pavilion?

Checkout is at 10:00 AM.

Where is Kemp's Rentals-Loft Rental -Sauna-next to Portage Lake-Beach-Fire pit & Pavilion located?

Nestled on the beach, this Hancock holiday home is steps from Portage Lake and 2.7 mi (4.4 km) from Torch Lake. Isle Royale Houghton Visitor Center and Copper Hoist Chair Lift are also within 6 miles (10 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. 93 out of 98 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 5 out of 98 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 0 out of 98 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 98 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 98 reviews

10/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Amenities

10/10

Property conditions & facilities

10/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

10/10

Location

10/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great place with wonderful hosts
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Everything we needed was there- towels, dishes, cooking utensils, and lots of space.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
What a great place to stay! The host was incredible, willing to answer any questions, and help us out however they could. We stay in the UP a few times a year and will definitely be making this our go to stay!
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Best stocked kitchen I've ever seen! Super clean . Check in and check out were easy. Great location, close to Houghton and Quincy mine.
Stayed 5 nights in Jul 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
We loved our stay at Kemps. The house was exactly as pictured on VRBO and Sandy and Dan were great hosts. We will be back.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2025
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10/10 Excellent

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

Very nice place for a large group

Had an awesome time
Stayed 4 nights in Feb 2023
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

MTU Graduation

Fantastic place. Great for large groups. Would definitely stay again!!
Stayed 4 nights in Apr 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Amazing Accommodations!

Great place to call home for a few days! Owners are notch. Our second time staying and we will be back!
Stayed 4 nights in Jan 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Family snowmobile trip

Great place great people
Stayed 6 nights in Dec 2022
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Michigan Getaway

The property was great for our group of 11. The owners clearly thought of everything.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2023
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great venue for our group of 14 to eat and enjoy time together in the common area, well supplied kitchen for a large group. Our group ranged in age from 3moths to 62. Heads up there are stairs to access the unit. Loved the architecture/design that carried throughout. Kids enjoyed hanging out down at the Portage. Well situated for CC cruising or houghton/hancock. Host was great, responsive. We were here to celebrate an MTU graduation. We would be back whenever we have a large group.
Stayed 5 nights in Apr 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Tech Graduation

It was a great property for a family gathering for Tech graduation.
Stayed 4 nights in Apr 2023
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Awesome place!!!

We had so much fun at Tech’s winterfest and the place is a great location, easy to get to. Fully stocked kitchen with all the hardwear and cooking wear. Very clean!!!
Stayed 5 nights in Feb 2023
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Great Spot!

We rented the property for a family wedding. There were 6 adults and we all were very impressed with the cleanliness of the property. The view down by the water was beautiful! I would highly recommend this property to anyone and everyone :).
Stayed 2 nights in May 2023
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10/10 Excellent

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

Rzr Trip

Well it was an amazing trip with plenty of room for all the guys and machines!
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2023
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10/10 Excellent

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

Snowmobiling

Easy process great property
Stayed 4 nights in Feb 2023
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities, communication
Beautiful. Everything there that you could possibly need. Very comfortable and clean.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2023
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Amazing up north adventure

Kemp’s Rentals was great. Everything was as listed. We met with the owners and they are very friendly and helpful. We recommend this place if you have a large group. We will stay here again if our travels ever bring us this far north.
Stayed 6 nights in Jun 2023
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Multi Family Weekend Stay

This property was perfect for our stay with our extended family! We had three families, two with children and the arrangement of the rooms and bathrooms made for a comfortable stay for all. The kitchen is well equipped and table seating let us feed our large group easily. Super cozy lodge to hang out in and play games, watch football, visit. Great proximity to campus for the MTU basketball games (Go Huskies!). And easy to access hikes to the north (Hungarian Falls). Will definitely stay many more times!
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2023
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
It was very clean. An amazing place to spend time with the family. I gave the neighborhood one less star because crossing the road to get to the lake was a bit nerve wracking. Cars go by VERY fast. Just make sure you wait on the side if you near a car coming. Otherwise A great spot.
Stayed 5 nights in Aug 2025
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10/10 Excellent

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

Fantastic 4th!

We were in the UP for an extended family vacation and had an amazing stay at the Kemp's Loft Rental! Rental was exactly as described, clean, and had anything and everything one could need while there. Great communication from owners. All the kids (ages 5-17) loved the bunk room. We all loved the amenities by the lake! Private location, but close to MTU and the Keweenaw. Would definitely stay again!
Stayed 6 nights in Jun 2024
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10/10 Excellent

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

Awesome

We had 12 people in our group, made up of 4 adults and our 8 adult age boys and their girlfriends. It was a great space for all of us. We really enjoyed using the lake side gazebo and firepit, and sharing it with the neighbors was no problem since they communicated to us when they were having a party. The owners were great! Very accommodating and a pleasure to deal with. Wonderful location and within riding distance of so many great sight seeing areas.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2021
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10/10 Excellent

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

Even better than we expected!!

Our stay at Kemps Loft/carriage house was very enjoyable. Although the outdoor pavilion and waterfront area are shared with two of the other guest houses on the property, we didn't have any trouble sharing. The lake was very clean and not nearly as cold as we expected. The waterfront pavilion and outdoor kitchen were well set up and a great way to spend time near the water. They had 2 paddle boards and 2 kayaks down by the lake plus boards for corn hole (not a full set of bags though, so maybe bring your own!). The house was well stocked with almost everything we needed (in some cases, more than we expected - like the sauna!). Be aware that the entrance does contain a long flight of shallow stairs (33 steps). It was setup really well for a large group and we had an amazing time!
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2023
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10/10 Excellent

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

Magical Christmas Getaway

We decided to do a destination Christmas this year for us and our adult children. Ideally we wanted a winter wonderland with lots of snow and a cozy place to enjoy our time together. Our Dollar Bay Barndominium was perfect. The place was right out of a magazine with open but inviting spaces and plenty of room for all 10 of us. We were there 12/23 - 12/26 and had a magical Christmas morning with a giant breakfast cooked in the amazing kitchen and plenty of time sharing gifts and making unforgettable memories. The place was clean and meticulously maintained. The kitchen was stocked with everything we needed to cook all our meals and the beds were super comfy. We didn't use any of the outdoor spaces or go to the lake due to a blizzard and constant snowing. We would love to visit in the summer time to be able to experience the ambiance of the lake pavilion. If you're looking for a winter wonderland Houghton is the place to be.
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2022
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10/10 Excellent

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

Amazing Trip!

We absolutely loved our stay. This property could not be more immaculately kept. We had a wonderful time and will be back for sure!
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2022
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