Family-friendly vacation rentals in Houghton

Guesthouse w/Heated garage/Fib intern/EV near MTU

Welcome to our 2023-built guest house, designed for your comfort. Enjoy in-floor heating, top-of-the-line appliances, full kitchen, garage. Relax on the patio with a gas grill. Stay connected with high-speed fiber optic internet, perfect for streaming or working. Just 5 minutes from MTU, Downtown, the Portage Canal, ski and bike trails. A golf course is close by, and grocery stores are a 7 min - drive away. Nestled in a serene neighborhood with pine and birch trees, enjoy nature's tranquility.

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!

Sandy Paws Cottage

Welcome to Sandy Paws Cottage. Best location in town!!! Property has over 110 5-star reviews! Property description: 3 bedroom , 2 bath open floor plan house. Entire home is handicap accessible. Wrap around porch offers water view with amazing sunrise and sunset views. Great views from every window in the house. Gourmet kitchen, flat screen TVs in main living area and bedrooms, large dining area, pool table, 2 gar attached garage, large manicured yard. Snowmobile trail access is 100’ away!!

Shipping Container close to Houghton

Low monthly rate. Small and cozy 20ft shipping container w/ concrete patio 3 miles from Houghton. Outdoor sitting space. Plenty of parking. Small refrigerator freezer combo. Small oven fits 12-in pizza. Keurig coffee maker, K-Cups provided. 2 burner hot plate. 3/4 bathroom. Pull down FULL size (NOT Queen) Murphy bed with attached table when up. Pots, pans, silverware, dishes and cups provided. Good drinking water from faucet. Bed linens and towels provided. Wi-Fi and smart TV. NO TV carrier.

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.

Northern Bungalow with Fireplace

Step inside this cozy one-bedroom bungalow to relax while within walking distance of Michigan Tech (5 min. walk). Offering a full kitchen and a living room with a chaise couch that can sleep two small children or one additional adult. A natural gas fireplace in the living room to warm your toes after a long day of exploring. A full bathroom with a stackable washer/dryer. Portable A/C in the bedroom and 2 fans. Only 10 minutes from MTU ski trails and 8 blocks from downtown Houghton.

High Rock Cabin- 200 ft to trail 17! Close to town

Welcome to our “High Rock Cabin”. This centrally located tiny house is right by the trails. Set in the woods, but only a couple miles from Hancock/Houghton! One main floor bedroom with queen bed, and a loft with two full beds. Please be aware that there is a spiral staircase to access the loft. No smoking in cabin. Will be a $250 fee if smoking is detected. Also, pets must be approved by owners. Will entail an additional pet fee. There is plenty of parking, enough room for a trailer!

New Modern Waterfront Home

Our musta mokki (Finnish black 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!

"Copper Trails" Lovely Private Rental Unit

Easy access one bedroom unit in Dollar Bay. Right on the snowmobile trail, and convenient for all of the Copper Country’s activities: snowmobiling, skiing, biking, touring historical sites, Michigan Tech, etc. Entire upstairs of a detached garage. Private entrance. Well insulated for sound and comfort. Only 3 1/2 miles to Houghton/Hancock, and close to the airport. Trailer parking available. Crib and high chair available upon request.

103 - Downtown Houghton-Canalside & Walking Path

Visiting Michigan Tech? Couples getaway? Business trip? This is the perfect place in downtown Houghton for your needs! Perfect spacious place for 2 with so much to do right out the front door! Walking distance to restaurants, shopping, parks, public library and more! Access to the waterfront walking path is in the parking lot. Enjoy the beauty of the Portage Lift Bridge! Visiting with friends? Check out our other suite listing next door!

The Retro Roost: Walk to MTU and Downtown Houghton

- Walking distance to MTU campus, Jim's grocery store, downtown Houghton, and 20 miles of ski/bike/hike trails - Retro, cozy and private one-bed/bath unit with a kitchenette and attached garage Park in the garage and walk directly into the unit! Hosts Adam and Jana live upstairs with their family and dogs. There is a cot, and a fold out couch in addition to a queen size bed, for extra sleepers, if needed.

Modern Townhome Walking Distance of Downtown

This bright, stylish city centre townhouse is the perfect base to explore the Keweenaw. Located in a secure block between the Houghton Courthouse and historic downtown this contemporary living space has everything to make you feel at home – WiFi, smart TV, washer and dryer, queen-size beds, air conditioning, well-equipped kitchen, and tableware.