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Cat Harbor - Copper Suite - On Lake Superior
Located on Lake Superior, the Copper Suite is one of two units in the home with incredible views of the lake. You can access trails for cross country skiing/ hiking, no driving! Fully equipped kitchen, indoor fireplace, back porch on the lake, heated garage, outdoor wood fired sauna and boat launch are all yours to use! It has everything that you need to stay+ relax, or use as a launch pad to explore the Copper Country. Located close to Copper Harbor, Eagle Harbor and Mt. Bohemia. Pet friendly!

Rustic cabin w/sauna on Portage Lk
Located on Portage Lake in Chassell, MI, near Houghton with quick access to Michigan Tech University, this rustic family cabin is a great place for either an overnight stay or a longer getaway. It provides a great home base for travel in the Keweenaw peninsula! As a 1930s cabin with a sauna on the lake along with a great view, the focus is on the experience! We find guests who truly enjoy our place are flexible with rustic conditions (not looking for Holiday Inn Express) and young at heart!

Relaxing Lakeside Home 5 Brdm 7 Beds *HOT TUB*
Our peaceful 5-bedroom lakefront home is 4 miles from Houghton and is conveniently located near the airport, Michigan Tech, Mont Ripley (3 miles) and Mount Bohemia (38 miles). Snowmobile trails are only 1/3rd of a mile away and you can ride your sled from here. Enjoy spectacular views of the lake, kayaking, and campfires on the patio. Our area is full of history and charm. Come visit! Parking for 3 trucks, plus trailers. Please Note: We charge $10 per night per person over 2 people.

on Lake Superior-Clubhouse Cottage-Cozy Hideaway
Clubhouse Cottage is your home away from home for the quintessential cottage experience on Lake Superior. Northern Lights and beach fires! High speed wifi and streaming services too. 1 queen bedroom, 1 queen sleeper sofa, and space for air mattress. Very comfortable and extremely well maintained. You are sure to fall in love with the cottage at this private and secluded (besides our other rentals) location on Lake Superior. Just a short 5 min drive to Calumet, and 10 from Houghton/Hancock.

True North Cabin on Lake Superior by Copper Harbor
True North Cabin on Lake Superior in Michigan's Keweenaw Peninsula is a two-acre private retreat. At the end of a small circle driveway nestled into the forest, you'll be welcomed by the sound of waves as you arrive at our renovated cabin. You'll have all the amenities for a memorable vacation stay. Explore the rocky conglomerate shore and be inspired by freighters, local wildlife, and starry skies with the perfect vantage point to see the northern lights. Social Media: True North Cabin

Kerban's Overlook
Nice, clean apartment just 5 minutes from Michigan Tech and a view of Portage Lake (lake access too!). One stall of garage parking available so you can go right from car to apartment without dealing with the snow. The driveway is plowed. Wifi, heat, keurig coffee selection included. Washer and dryer are in the spacious bathroom with a shower. Full kitchen and electric fireplace. Stairlift from garage. Queen sized bed with additional pullout couch (about full sz) and toddler bed.

Brand New Modern Waterfront Home
Our stylish mokki (Finnish cabin) is the perfect place for your Keweenaw vacation! This brand-new Scandinavian modern design waterfront home is conveniently located right outside Hancock on the snowmobile/ATV trail and the portage canal. Minutes away from Mont Ripley Ski Hill, Michigan Tech University, local cross-country ski trails, the Houghton Co. Airport, and Lake Superior, this home has all you need to enjoy the amazing outdoor landscape of the Copper Country!

Luxury Stay DT Houghton 2 Bed, 1 Bath Suite C
Completely renovated top to bottom with every detail in mind. You will be at the center of everything. Quiet setting in Downtown Houghton within walking distance of restaurants, shopping, recreation, waterfront trail and much more! Within minutes of Mont Ripley, Michigan Tech University and within 1 hour of Mount Bohemia and Copper Harbor. The view of the Portage Canal and Lift Bridge says it all about this location. Suite B is also available at this location.

Peaceful lakefront cabin with sauna, fenced yard
Lake Superior front cabin with large fenced yard, 2 main floor bedrooms and spacious bedroom loft, custom wood fired barrel sauna. Easy access off US41 between Baraga and Chassell in Michigan's beautiful Upper Peninsula. Fully appointed kitchen, full bath with tub/shower, washer and dryer and wood fireplace. A little piece of tranquil heaven on the greatest Great Lake! Dogs are very welcome! $25 dog fee

Silver River Cozy Cabin
Take it easy at this unique and tranquil getaway on the Silver River. A cozy log cabin beautifully hand crafted by the owner himself. There is one queen size bed along with a futon that folds out into a twin bed and a convertible couch which also folds down into a twin bed. Enjoy snowmobiling, snowshoeing, skiing, 4 wheeling, hiking, kayaking, boating, fishing, hunting and much more!

Chassell Bay Cottage #3
Discover our charming Portage Lake cottage for 4–6 guests (double bed, queen pullout, and kids’ bunk room). Just 6 miles from Michigan Tech with unobstructed water views. Clean 2-bedroom just steps from the lake, nestled among two other cottages. Shared amenities include a fire pit, picnic table, and boat dock—perfect for relaxation or adventure on the Keweenaw!

Lakefront home, Hot tub, near McLain State Park
Escape to our exquisite 4-bedroom, 2-bathroom vacation home nestled on the shores of Lake Superior, just a stone's throw away from the enchanting McLain State Park and campground. This newly built haven, completed in the spring of 2022, rests upon a sprawling acre of pristine Lake Superior lakefront property, offering unparalleled views of the lake's beauty.
Popular amenities for waterfront rentals in Houghton
Waterfront apartment rentals

Beautiful apartment on Portage Canal!

Comfortable apartment next to the Lift Bridge

Luxury Stay DT Houghton 2 Bed, 1 Bath Suite B

Luxury Stay DT Houghton 2 Bed, 1 Bath Suite C

Kerban's Overlook
Waterfront house rentals

Freshwater House on Lake Superior - Bohemia close

Lake front. Outdoor paradise.

Beach house on Sandy Bay

COMFY LakeFront Vacation meet CustomModernLuxury

DreamHome - Trails & Bohemia. Dockside Resort #1

Superior Shores: Clean & Bright Home on the Lake

SH Lake Escape w/Kayaks, Canoe, Firepit, Fishing

*Unmatched Lake Superior views Beach, Bike or Ski*
Other waterfront holiday rentals

Otter House

Lake Camp

Houghton’s Paradise on the Stream

Modern camp on Portage Lake

Bootjack Lake House: Private Waterfront

Cozy Lakefront Cabin on Keweenaw Peninsula

The Nordic Talo: Beautiful Views & Access to Canal

Sisu Pines - Peaceful Retreat
When is the best time to visit Houghton?
| Month | Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec |
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| Avg. price | £145 | £139 | £138 | £151 | £129 | £160 | £222 | £185 | £169 | £136 | £111 | £120 |
| Avg. temp | -9°C | -8°C | -4°C | 3°C | 10°C | 15°C | 18°C | 18°C | 14°C | 7°C | 0°C | -6°C |
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4.9 Average rating
Houghton stays are highly rated by guests – averaging 4.9 out of 5!
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