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Explore 80 vacation rentals in Houghton

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Houghton vacation rentals start at G$16,738 GYD per night before taxes and fees

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Pet-friendly vacation rentals
Find 30 rentals that welcome pets

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40 properties have a dedicated workspace

Wi-Fi availability
80 of Houghton vacation rentals include wi-fi access

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4.9 Average rating
Houghton stays are highly rated by guests—averaging 4.9 out of 5!
Top-rated family-friendly rentals in Houghton
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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.
FamilyKitchenTV
4.96 out of 5 average rating, 117 reviews
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!!
FamilyKitchenValue
4.96 out of 5 average rating, 135 reviews
Tech house Close to MTU/Downtown/Shopping/Trails
Your family will be close to everything when you stay at this centrally located place. Close to where you want to be – snowmobile and ATV trails, downtown and dining, public boat launches, shopping and Michigan Tech. Two-bedroom sleeps 4 features 5G WIFI and smart TV, a perfect location as your jumping off point to see what the Keweenaw has to offer. Come explore the area lakes, waterfalls, beaches and attractions of this former mining and timber town nestled in a very picturesque valley.
KitchenIndoor spacesTV
4.94 out of 5 average rating, 113 reviews
Lovely Place - Prime Location/Hot Tub/Near Trails
Enjoy a very comfy stay w/ friends & family in this new, spacious duplex. Prime location off of US 41 in Historic Hancock, near the Quincy Mine. Quick easy access to Snowmobile/ATV trails. Enjoy our Hot Tub in a perfect spot to take in the quiet, peaceful surroundings to rest & relax. Adventurous folks will appreciate exploring all the nearby hiking trails, beautiful Lake Superior shoreline, waterfalls and historical sites. Minutes from local Hospitals, University, Downtown & Airport (CMX).
Indoor spacesKitchenHot tub
5.0 out of 5 average rating, 102 reviews
On the waterfront with everything!
Beautiful home with 4 bedrooms on the waterfront. This is the best you will find. All the amenities - fast wi-fi, 3 TVs (satellite), full size kitchen, washer/dryer, and plenty of parking near the snowmobile trail. Mont Ripley is right nearby for skiers. Two full bathrooms and two half bathrooms. New grill added on 6/19/2020. The home is being updated as needed. From new oven mitts to anything else needing an upgrade. Check out the pictures. This is not your average rental home.
FamilyIndoor spacesCondition
4.98 out of 5 average rating, 140 reviews
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.
KitchenIndoor spacesSleep quality
4.99 out of 5 average rating, 137 reviews
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.
KitchenFamilyAmenities
4.97 out of 5 average rating, 231 reviews
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.
Indoor spacesKitchenSkiing
4.89 out of 5 average rating, 309 reviews
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!
KitchenIndoor spacesBackyard
4.98 out of 5 average rating, 143 reviews
Lodge Home on Tech Trails
LOCATION, LOCATION, LOCATION! Located 1 mile from Michigan Tech, 2.5 miles from downtown, and right next to the Tech Trails, this property affords direct access to over 600 acres of world class nordic skiing, hiking and biking - all right outside the door! With a warm luxury lodge-like feel, wood fireplace, sauna, finished lower level (including a Ping Pong table) and a large private yard surrounded by woods, it's perfect for couples, families, or larger groups.
FamilyIndoor spacesQuiet
4.83 out of 5 average rating, 291 reviews
Otter House
Otter House is a beautifully appointed log cabin in the trees overlooking Otter Lake. It is comfortably furnished with a well equipped kitchen. The lakefront has a small beach, 3 kayaks, a canoe, hammocks and a fire pit. Otter Lake is a tranquil spot with great fishing and very little boat traffic. There is a parking pad for your RV or trailer. *Please note that the entry is on the basement level and the main living area is up a flight of stairs.
FamilyIndoor spacesQuiet
4.94 out of 5 average rating, 119 reviews
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!
FamilyIndoor spacesTV
4.95 out of 5 average rating, 122 reviewsPopular amenities for Houghton family-friendly rentals
Family-friendly home rentals with a hot tub

A spa in the heart of the Keweenaw
FamilyKitchenLong stay
4.95 out of 5 average rating, 111 reviews
The Blue Boathouse Lake Michigamme
Indoor spacesFamilyView
4.94 out of 5 average rating, 115 reviews
Luxury Lake Home
Indoor spacesKitchenAccuracy
5.0 out of 5 average rating, 42 reviews
LaRose Wellness Retreat-Entire Retreat
FamilyKitchenDecor
4.84 out of 5 average rating, 133 reviews
The Farmhouse At Aura Orchards
Indoor spacesSleep qualityAmenities
5.0 out of 5 average rating, 6 reviews
The "Ultimate Trailhead"
Indoor spacesFamilyBathroom
5.0 out of 5 average rating, 11 reviews
Copper Moose Cottage - Lakefront with Hot Tub
FamilyKitchenView
4.91 out of 5 average rating, 11 reviews
Eagle River Bonus Room/Guest House
HospitalityHot tub
New place to stayFamily- and pet-friendly home rentals

Rustic cabin w/sauna on Portage Lk
FamilyIndoor spacesParks
4.88 out of 5 average rating, 560 reviews
Keweenaw Peninsula 2 bedroom cottage on the lake.
Indoor spacesFamilyAmenities
4.96 out of 5 average rating, 259 reviews
Rustic, yet Modern Trailside Cottage/MTU 2.3 Miles
Indoor spacesKitchenAccuracy
4.96 out of 5 average rating, 223 reviews
Beautiful apartment on Portage Canal!
KitchenIndoor spacesTV
4.9 out of 5 average rating, 143 reviews
Northern Bungalow with Fireplace
FamilyIndoor spacesCheck-in
4.86 out of 5 average rating, 115 reviews
Copper Suite on a Lake Superior Rock Cove
FamilyIndoor spacesHospitality
4.95 out of 5 average rating, 189 reviews
Peaceful lakefront cabin with sauna, fenced yard
FamilyKitchenHeating
4.98 out of 5 average rating, 168 reviews
Quiet and Cozy Woods Retreat
KitchenFamilyTV
4.86 out of 5 average rating, 106 reviewsFamily-friendly home rentals with Wifi

Luxury Stay DT Houghton 2 Bed, 1 Bath Suite C
FamilyIndoor spacesTV
4.98 out of 5 average rating, 128 reviews
*Studio 15* Studio Apartment in West Hancock
KitchenFamilyWalkability
4.95 out of 5 average rating, 185 reviews
Houghton Canal Retreat
KitchenIndoor spacesNearby
4.94 out of 5 average rating, 230 reviews
Slanty
KitchenFamilyHospitality
4.92 out of 5 average rating, 121 reviews
Quincy View King Suite
KitchenIndoor spacesCondition
4.89 out of 5 average rating, 123 reviews
Large House- Near Area Attractions- Copper Ridge
KitchenFamilyAccess
4.95 out of 5 average rating, 150 reviews
The Retro Roost: Walk to MTU and Downtown Houghton
FamilyKitchenSkiing
4.83 out of 5 average rating, 163 reviews
Mantykoti "Pine house" in the heart of Houghton
FamilyKitchenWifi
4.93 out of 5 average rating, 255 reviewsWhen is the best time to visit Houghton?
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