Immerse yourself in the serene beauty of Portage Lake at Kemp's Portage Lake Log Homes. This spacious 4-bedroom home features two complete kitchens, a central vacuum system, and granite countertops. Unwind on the expansive deck overlooking the lake or cozy up by the fire pit for evening campfires.
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.
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)
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
Pets not 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
We should mention
A car is recommended for transport to and from this property
About the area
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. Enjoy the area's slopes with cross-country skiing and snowboarding, and don't miss out on the sledging and ice skating. Visit our Hancock travel guide
How much is parking at Kemp's Rentals Luxurious Executive Retreat Portage Lake-Beach-Firepit & Pavilion?
On-site parking is available at the property.
What time is check-in at Kemp's Rentals Luxurious Executive Retreat Portage Lake-Beach-Firepit & Pavilion?
Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.
What time is check-out at Kemp's Rentals Luxurious Executive Retreat Portage Lake-Beach-Firepit & Pavilion?
Checkout is at 10:00 AM.
Where is Kemp's Rentals Luxurious Executive Retreat Portage Lake-Beach-Firepit & Pavilion located?
Nestled on the beach, this Hancock holiday home is within 6 mi (10 km) of Copper Hoist Chair Lift, The trail to Copper Harbor and Isle Royale Houghton Visitor Center. Mont Ripley Ski Area and T-Bar Ski Lift are also within 6 miles (10 km).
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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!
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!
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.
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!
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
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!
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.
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!
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!
Great property for multiple families plenty of space great access to facilities including food gas and rental for snowmobiles. We had a family get together with nine of us and the property was awesome. Would highly recommend to anyone, And would definitely stay here again.
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!
We loved everything about this incredible home !! Really enjoyed the kitchen and all your amenities, incredible what you guys have created here!! The outside areas look great!! Beautiful, peaceful setting yet close enough to all of Copper Country! We will be back!!
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!!
Patty H.
Stayed 3 nights in May 2023
Archival
10/10 Excellent
Ralph B.
11 Aug 2016
Beautiful well kept home in private setting, close to water
We have stayed at this home twice and enjoyed it thoroughly both times. The large family room is great for our group and since we have adults and children having a second sitting area downstairs was wonderful. The setting is beautiful and the house is well equipped. The owners were available and helpful when questions arose during our stay. Our only suggestions are: a new grill is needed, better wifi as the connection is sporadic though that may be the location itself and not the fault of the owners.
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!