Houghton Canal Rocky Shore Retreat

Houghton, Michigan
$444 avg/night Minimum Stay 1 Nights
Bed 6

Bed

Bath 3

Bath

Home Private Vacation Home

Property Type

Sleep 14

Max Sleeps

Night 1 nights

Min Stay

Large and spacious home on Portage Canal with beautiful views. Fire pit, grill, outdoor eating.
Fully equipped kitchen. Central air conditioning, WIFI, and cable TV. Rural yet close to town (3 miles from all attractions, restaurants, universities, shopping, etc.) All you need to bring is food, soaps, and toiletries. We have plenty of parking for trailers and snowmobilers machines.
Reservations are from Saturday to Saturday (June 15-30, July, and August) Sept-June 15th is a 3 day minimum stay.

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  • Feature Features
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  • School District Rates & Availability
  • Review Review

Feature Features

  • SKI

    Cross-country Skiing And Snowboarding Nearby
  • PETS

    No Pets Allowed
  • DINING

    Dining Table
  • SAFETY

    Carbon Monoxide Detector Not Reported (host Has Not Indicated Whether There Is A Carbon Monoxide Detector On The Property; Consider Bringing A Portable Detector) Deadbolt Lock Smoke Detector Installed (host Has Indicated There Is A Smoke Detector On The Property)
  • BEDROOM

    6 Bedrooms Bed Sheets Provided
  • GENERAL

    Unit Size: 2600 Sq Ft (242 Sq M)
  • KITCHEN

    Blender Cookware/dishes/utensils Dishwasher Electric Kettle Microwave Oven Refrigerator Spices Stovetop
  • LAUNDRY

    Laundry Facilities Near Laundromat Washing Machine And Dryer
  • PARKING

    Car Required Onsite Parking Onsite Parking Options Include A Garage
  • INTERNET

    WiFi Available
  • OUTDOORS

    Barbecue Grill Firepit Garden Outdoor Furniture Patio
  • POOL/SPA

    Sauna
  • BATHROOMS

    3 Bathrooms Bathtub Or Shower Hair Dryer Soap Toilet Paper Towels Provided
  • LANGS SPOKEN

    English
  • THINGS TO DO

    Birdwatching Nearby Fitness Facilities Nearby Hiking Nearby Ice Skating Nearby Rafting Nearby Sledding Nearby Snowmobiling Nearby Swimming Nearby Water Tubing Nearby Windsurfing Nearby
  • ENTERTAINMENT

    Smart TV With Cable/satellite Service
  • LIVING SPACES

    Living Room
  • CLIMATE CONTROL

    Air Conditioning Heating
  • FAMILY FRIENDLY

    Children's Toys Highchair Playground Travel Crib
  • LOCATION HIGHLIGHTS

    In A Rural Location Near A Health Or Beauty Spa Near A Hospital On The Lake On The Waterfront
  • SERVICES AND CONVENIENCES

    Iron/ironing Board
  • SUITABILITY/ACCESSIBILITY

    If You Have Requests For Specific Accessibility Needs, Please Contact The Property Using The Information On The Reservation Confirmation Received After Booking. Smoke-free Property Wheelchair Accessible

CheckIn Check-in : 03:00 PM CheckOut Check-out : 11:00 AM
No Wheelchair No smoking No pets Children allowed
Occupancy Max occupancy : 14

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Review Review

  • David C.

    Submitted Jan 1, 2026

    Stayed Dec 28, 2025

    The place was clean and comfortable. Everyone had a great time.

  • Jackie T.

    Submitted Sep 30, 2025

    Stayed Sep 26, 2025

    Wonderful, relaxing retreat. The home is well maintained and equipped! Clean rooms and easy parking. The host are very responsive.

  • Virginia S.

    Submitted Sep 13, 2025

    Stayed Sep 9, 2025

    Such a great place to stay. After a busy day exploring Houghton and the surrounding areas, we enjoyed relaxing on the deck, drinking wine appetizers or sitting down at the dock enjoying the sunsets and quiet.

  • Andy N.

    Submitted Sep 5, 2025

    Stayed Aug 29, 2025

    Fantastic property. Will stay here again when I’m the area. Only recommendation would be some directions to the house or a driveway marker of some sort. It was a little tricky for us to find!

  • Karen H.

    Submitted Aug 30, 2025

    Stayed Aug 16, 2025

    Great stay! Enjoyed paddle boarding, fishing, sunrises, and sitting around the fire! House was as described and host was very responsive! Will be back again!

  • Kim K.

    Submitted Aug 17, 2025

    Stayed Aug 9, 2025

    This house is exceptional. Very clean and welcoming. We loved our week here and hope to return next year. Communication from the host was excellent.

  • Heather W.

    Submitted Aug 17, 2025

    Stayed Aug 2, 2025

    Very clean and spacious. Owners very nice, accommodating and helpful.

  • Jill C.

    Submitted Aug 10, 2025

    Stayed Jul 12, 2025

    It was an awesome place to stay. Our boys and their families enjoyed everything about the week there. Boating, fishing, shopping and riding the trails was just awesome. The host was great to work with and would definitely stay there again.

  • Jill H.

    Submitted Aug 2, 2025

    Stayed Jul 26, 2025

    Clean! Comfortable! There were 12 if us, and it was spacious. Lots of parking for trucks and boats. Well stocked kitchenware. Dock provided tie-up for boats and ladder for swimming.

  • Wanda v.

    Submitted Jul 8, 2025

    Stayed Jun 28, 2025

    We had a wonderful time . The property was clean, well equipped and was so thoughtfully prepared.

  • Steven N.

    Submitted Jun 6, 2025

    Stayed May 28, 2025

    This is the 2nd time we stayed at this property, and we liked it even better. It hasn't changed at all, we just knew what to expect and planned for it. We enjoyed the firepit, swimming off the dock, and the nice living quarters. Phil and Lori are great hosts.

  • Joel K.

    Submitted May 26, 2025

    Stayed May 22, 2025

    It was a great place to stay for our group of 6 couples. There was plenty of room for us. The property is beautiful and right on the canal. Plenty of room to park all of our trucks and large trailers. Easy access to the trails.

  • Adam H.

    Submitted Mar 2, 2025

    Stayed Feb 27, 2025

    My friends and I really enjoyed our stay. Great communication, convenient location but not too busy. Plenty of room for 7 adults too. We will be back!

  • Lauralee U.

    Submitted Jan 22, 2025

    Stayed Jan 15, 2025

    The house was comfortable with a lot of room for a snowmobiling group.

  • William K.

    Submitted Dec 17, 2024

    Stayed Dec 12, 2024

    Property was fabulous...maybe even better than the pictures depict. Property manager was prompt with responses and completely accommodating. Snow got plowed almost as it fell. Sauna was legit. 10/10!

  • Liz P.

    Submitted Oct 13, 2024

    Stayed Oct 10, 2024

    It met our every need. We have nothing but good to share. Home was perfect, setting picturesque, process was easy and convenient! Thank you, Phil & Lori! - Ken & Liz

  • Deb G.

    Submitted Oct 12, 2024

    Stayed Oct 6, 2024

    We had a wonderful stay at the canal house. Plenty of room for sleeping, and very clean. All the kitchen appliances you might need. A central location for all of our destinations.

  • Jackie T.

    Submitted Oct 2, 2024

    Stayed Sep 27, 2024

    Wonderful, well equipped property. Plenty of space for our group of 12.

  • Hannah H.

    Submitted Sep 25, 2024

    Stayed Sep 19, 2024

    Houghton is my favorite city in Michigan. Lori and Phil have a beautiful house on the canal. Very clean and organized, and had additional items such as spices and coffee! I love the curtains, and the ships passing. I never wanted to leave! Lori and Phil again! Thank you!

  • chris h.

    Submitted Aug 27, 2024

    Stayed Aug 17, 2024

    Location was amazing with close access to town restaurants and shops with Lake Superior at our fingertips!

  • Jessica L.

    Submitted Aug 24, 2024

    Stayed Aug 10, 2024

    Our annual getaway was phenomenal. The property was exactly what we were looking for. More than enough space for all of us. Incredibly clean and well stocked (kitchen, bathrooms, laundry). The sauna was a big hit. Swimming was excellent and location was convenient. We would absolutely stay again.

  • tonya j.

    Submitted Aug 10, 2024

    Stayed Aug 3, 2024

    We had 8 in our group which was perfect for us to have plenty of space to move around and everyone got their own bed. It was a good location to do all the sight seeing that we had planned. The hosts were very easy to communicate with.

  • jesse A.

    Submitted Jul 31, 2024

    Stayed Jul 13, 2024

    We stayed here for a week with two big family’s. Enough room for all. Beautiful location close to copper harbor and Brockway mountain drive, a must see when your this far north. Definitely exceeded expectations and the owner was very helpful and sweet

  • Steven N.

    Submitted Jul 16, 2024

    Stayed Jun 29, 2024

    We loved the property and the hosts. It is perfect for a larger group. The kids swam pretty much every day. We enjoyed our evenings around the fire pit. The hosts were very responsive and not intrusive. I highly recommend this property.

  • Nora B.

    Submitted Jun 2, 2024

    Stayed May 30, 2024

    We had a group of 11 stay at the Houghton Canal Rocky Shore Retreat for 3 nights and had a wonderful time. The location is beautiful and peaceful. We were close enough to all the hiking we wanted to do and even dinner in downtown. The house was clean and well organized and our hosts were incredibly kind and communicative. We cannot recommend this place enough!!

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$444+
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