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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!

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.

Serenity on Superior
Relax with the whole family at this peaceful cabin on Lake Superior. The views are amazing day and night. With panoramic views from inside and out you’ll have amazing sunsets and spectacular views of the lake. The nighttime views of the stars and the Northern Lights are even better! Inside there is plenty of room to stretch out and relax, sit in front of the fireplace, relax in the jacuzzi tub or even play a game of pool. Just a short drive to Eagle River, Eagle Harbor and Copper Harbor.

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. Handicap accessible with stairlift from garage. Full sized bed with additional pullout couch.

Cozy & Clean Chassell Roadside Cottage
This is a non-smoking studio type cottage with a queen bed and futon. The kitchen has a full-size refrigerator, sink, double burner hotplate, microwave, coffee maker, and toaster. Kitchen essentials are provided. Bathroom towels and bedding are also provided. Cottage also has a grill, air conditioning, Wi-Fi, and Netflix. (SORRY, NO PETS. NO SMOKING, OR PARTIES ALLOWED. $400 fine) Chassell beach is two blocks away, and hiking trails are 1 block. MTU is a 10 minute drive.

Waterfront in Houghton
This 4 bedroom 2 bath home is located next to chutes and ladders located on portage canal next to Houghton beach, Chutes & Ladders, and Houghton public docks. Home is a short walk to Michigan Tech and historic downtown. There are two kayaks and 2 bikes available for you to use and explore the canal or downtown. We love dogs and do welcome them but do charge extra. Please send me any questions. Auto booking opens 1 year in advance. please do not send a request earlier.

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.

Log Cabin on the Ravine River
Relax with friends and family at this peaceful cozy cabin. A perfect 4 seasons cabin on a the ravine river. Enjoy steelhead trout fishing, walking in the woods, winter sports ect. Near Lake Superior. Finn’s bar and grill, and huron bay trading post for groceries and gas. We are a fully furnished cabin with a queen sized bed, full size bed and a twin, with a large sofa and a sofa sleeper full size. A Lazyboy and a dining room table that seats 6

Beautiful apartment on Portage Canal!
Spacious, clean and unusual second floor apartment overlooking the Portage Lake Lift Bridge. The apartment has one bedroom, one bath, full kitchen and a deck overlooking the water of Portage Canal. It is on the second floor of Roy’s Pasties and Bakery so you have two restaurants on the property with the second being the Copper Range Depot. Convenient to downtown, trails, water access and all points of the Keweenaw!

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!
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Beautiful apartment on Portage Canal!

Luxury Stay DT Houghton 2 Bed, 1 Bath Suite B

Comfortable apartment next to the Lift Bridge

Luxury Stay DT Houghton 2 Bed, 1 Bath Suite C

Kerban's Overlook
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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 | R3,286 ZAR | R3,150 ZAR | R3,133 ZAR | R3,421 ZAR | R2,930 ZAR | R3,642 ZAR | R5,030 ZAR | R4,200 ZAR | R3,828 ZAR | R3,083 ZAR | R2,524 ZAR | R2,727 ZAR |
| 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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Houghton vacation rentals start at R1,524 ZAR per night before taxes and fees

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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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