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Chassell House #2 at Portage Lake

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Exterior
Outdoor dining
Fridge, microwave, oven, stovetop
Smart TV
2 bedrooms, free WiFi, bed sheets

Reviews

9.6 out of 10

Exceptional

Entire home

2 bedrooms1 bathroomSleeps 4

Popular amenities

  • Parking available
  • Barbecue grill
  • Washer
  • Kitchen
  • Dryer
  • Outdoor Space

Explore the area

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Chassell, MI
  • Nara Nature Park
    6 min drive
  • Keweenaw Bay
    12 min drive
  • Michigan Technological University
    13 min drive
  • Hancock, MI (CMX-Houghton County Memorial)
    24 min drive

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About the neighborhood

Chassell

Located in Chassell, this vacation home is on a lake, within a 10-minute drive of Nara Nature Park and Prospector's Paradise. .This vacation home is 6.5 mi (10.4 km) from Lake Superior and 6.5 mi (10.4 km) from Keweenaw Bay.
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What's nearby

  • Nara Nature Park - 6 min drive
  • Isle Royale Houghton Visitor Center - 11 min drive
  • Houghton–Hancock Bridge - 12 min drive
  • Michigan Technological University - 13 min drive
  • Mont Ripley Ski Area - 14 min drive

Getting around

  • Hancock, MI (CMX-Houghton County Memorial) - 24 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Iron Horse Restaurant & Bar - ‬5 min drive
  • ‪Cozy Corner Bar & Grill - ‬16 min drive
  • ‪Carrousel Winery - ‬16 min drive
  • ‪Keweenaw Berry Farm Restaurant - ‬5 min drive
  • ‪Treats - ‬4 min walk

About this property

Entire place

You'll have the entire home to yourself and will only share it with other guests in your party.

Chassell House #2 at Portage Lake

This 19th century house has been fully remodeled. The historic charm comes from the original wood trim and oak woodwork. There is a companion house on the lot, Chassell House #1 (HA 9268747) that sleeps 7.

Great for all seasons and super convenient for enjoying local activities - Newly remodeled and decorated to be a welcoming retreat for travelers to Chassell or nearby Houghton and Michigan Tech. The Chassell Township Park, trails, the annual strawberry festival are all just a few steps from the front porch.

The Chassell Houses are perfect for boating/fishing, snowmobiling and ski vacations.
The houses are across from the Chassell Centennial Park at Pike Bay, a sheltered cove off the South end of Portage Lake. The park has a boat launch and fishing pier.

Located on Hwy 41, the Chassell Houses are easy to find. There is easy access and parking for trailers. In summer, parking is at the back door entrance. In winter, parking is on the side lawn and a plow service clears the snow from the parking area.

The fully equipped kitchen has what you need to prepare meals and dine-in. There is a convention oven/microwave, gas stove, frig with ice maker, Keurig coffee maker, and toaster. The dining table seats four.

The house has WiFi internet and Alexa is there too to keep you connected.

The house has 2 bedrooms upstairs. One has a queen sized bed, the other has a full sized bed. Both rooms have ceiling fans. All of the beds are made up with cozy cotton flannel sheets and cotton comforters. The bedding contains no wool or feathers. The pillows are polyester-filled. There is a full-sized washer and dryer in the larger bedroom.

The house has a full bathroom with tub/shower. Towels, bath mat, toilet tissue, and basic soaps are provided. The house has new forced air furnace and boiler for hot water.

Thank you for considering this property and hope you give us the opportunity to welcome you as our guest.
Make yourself comfortable in this vacation home, featuring a kitchen with a refrigerator and an oven. There's a private patio. Complimentary wireless internet access keeps you connected, and a Smart television is provided for your entertainment. Conveniences include a microwave and a coffee/tea maker.
This smoke-free vacation home features snowboarding nearby, cross-country skiing nearby, and hiking/biking trails nearby. Recreational activities include kayaking nearby, sailing nearby, and mountain biking nearby.
Guests will find features like internet access and onsite parking.

Property manager

Teresa Adams

Languages

English

Property amenities

Beach

  • Beach loungers

Ski

  • Cross-country skiing nearby
  • Snowboarding nearby

Internet

  • Available in the house: Free WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • Parking on site

Kitchen

  • Coffee grinder
  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Cookware, dishware, and utensils
  • Electric kettle
  • Ice maker
  • Kitchen island
  • Microwave
  • Oven
  • Refrigerator
  • Spices
  • Stovetop
  • Toaster

Dining

  • Dining table

Bedrooms

  • 2 bedrooms
  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • 1 bathroom
  • Bathtub or shower
  • Hair dryer
  • Soap
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels provided

Living spaces

  • Dining table
  • Separate dining area

Entertainment

  • Smart TV

Outdoor areas

  • Barbecue grill
  • Outdoor furniture
  • Patio

Laundry

  • Laundromat nearby
  • Washing machine

Comfort

  • Heating

Pets

  • No pets allowed

Suitability/Accessibility

  • Smoke-free property

Location highlights

  • In a village
  • Near a hospital
  • Near the bay
  • On a lake

Things to do

  • Fishing nearby
  • Golfing nearby
  • Hiking/biking trails nearby
  • Hunting nearby
  • Ice skating nearby
  • Kayaking nearby
  • Motor boating nearby
  • Mountain biking nearby
  • Sailing nearby
  • Snowmobiling nearby

Safety features

  • Carbon monoxide detector not reported (host has not indicated whether there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property; consider bringing a portable detector)
  • Smoke detector (host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property)
  • First aid kit
  • Fire extinguisher
  • Deadbolt lock

Policies

Check-in

Check-in time starts at 4:00 PM
Minimum check-in age: 25

Check-out

Check-out before 11:00 AM
Contactless check-out available

Special check-in instructions

You will receive an email from the host with check-in and check-out instructions

Pets

Pets not allowed

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome

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
Onsite parties or group events are strictly prohibited
Host has not indicated whether there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property; consider bringing a portable detector with you on the trip
Host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher, a first aid kit, and a deadbolt lock
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

Property is also known as

Chassell House 2 At Portage
Chassell House #2 at Portage Lake Chassell
Chassell House #2 at Portage Lake Private vacation home
Chassell House #2 at Portage Lake Private vacation home Chassell

Chassell House #2 at Portage Lake Reviews

Reviews

9.6

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 18 out of 23 reviews" "
Rating 8 - Good. 5 out of 23 reviews" "
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10/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Amenities

10/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Clair U.

Liked: Cleanliness
Urbaniak
. House was excellent, very clean, close to everything we wanted to see in the Copper Country.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Sandra A.

Liked: Cleanliness
Highly Recommend
Fabulous home-away-from-home in a great location with easy access and all the comforts. Host was terrific. Highly recommend!
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Chris K.

Liked: Cleanliness
Great location for fishing the entire area
Great location for being able to access all the local fishing spots. Nice place to stay. Friendly neighbors and a place to park the boat. I will be coming back
Stayed 6 nights in Jun 2023

10/10 Excellent

Jacob G.

Liked: Cleanliness
Wonderful experience!
We were in town for the MTU graduation and enjoyed our stay. Teresa was a great host! She was responsive and kind. I definitely recommend staying here.
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2023

8/10 Good

Cindy D.

Liked: Cleanliness
A nice place to stay
The house was very clean, it had plenty of towels, kitchen supplies and an over all home feeling. The only thing I would have liked to have had was more than two seats in the living room to watch TV and some kind of dresser to put your clothes in. It was decorated very cute and I loved all the little notes telling you how to turn things on or what switches did. The owner was very accommodating to our late flight out and since she had availability allowed is a late afternoon checkout.
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2023

10/10 Excellent

Kimberly j.

Liked: Cleanliness
Great house!
It was very pleasant and had everything that we needed. Wonderful space!
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2023

10/10 Excellent

Heather M.

Liked: Cleanliness
Cozy spot in Chassell
This spot was great and had everything we needed for our stay.
Stayed 9 nights in Dec 2022

10/10 Excellent

Tracey L., Okemos

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Clean and quiet. Close to Houghton and MTU. Exactly what we needed for graduation weekend.

8/10 Good

Allison N.

Liked: Cleanliness
Well equipped house and lovely home.
Everything was wonderful.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2022

10/10 Excellent

Eric

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Wonderful home. I would recommend this place to anyone looking to stay in the area
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2022

10/10 Excellent

Clair U.

Liked: Cleanliness
Alumni weekend
Beautiful house which I remember during my days of living in Chassell at the Sig Rho house back in the early 90's. We stayed with friends in the adjoining property so there were no conflicts, neighbors were respectful and quiet. Had dinner several times on the back deck. Plan on being back for future visits to the area.
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2022

10/10 Excellent

Brent P.

Liked: Cleanliness
Summer trip
House is great and Teresa was fantastic to deal with again thanks!
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2022

8/10 Good

Verified traveler

Liked: Cleanliness
Interesting
It was fine. Might have been haunted
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2022

10/10 Excellent

Vicky

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The owner provided easy instructions for checkin and out. All needs were exceeded by accommodations at propert. Little notes throughout property to eliminate any confusion of how to use the many amenities at the property. If you are looking for quiet, private, fully furnished, charming fully restored house, this is the place to rent. We were here on very busy graduation weekend and wanted to be able to have a spot to relax away from all the people and cook food and eat and play games gathered together… this was beyond expectations.
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2022

8/10 Good

Doreen B.

Liked: Cleanliness
Overall stay
Nice place. Had everything we needed. Was hard to park a big snowmobile trailer. Very easy check in and check out.
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2022

10/10 Excellent

Dan C., Ann Arbor

Liked: Cleanliness
Cozy house in great location
Wonderful house that was really well stocked for our stay. Beds were comfortable and the place was cozy and warm. Super convenient to Houghton. We will be staying here again when visiting Tech.
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2022

10/10 Excellent

Mary l., FENTON

Liked: Cleanliness
Great Stay at Chassell House
The Chassell House was clean and nicely updated, and had all the amenities we needed for our stay. The owner is very communicative. Check in and out was simple. Highly recommend this property.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2021

10/10 Excellent

Terence B.

Liked: Cleanliness
MTU Visit
The house was perfect for our visit, very clean and well maintained. Great location for visiting our son who is a student at Michigan Tech. We enjoyed the neighborhood, plenty of walking trails in and around Chassell. Convenient to MTU, stores, restaurants. Will look to stay here again for future trips.
Stayed 8 nights in Sep 2021

10/10 Excellent

Chris P.

Liked: Cleanliness
Chassell gem
Lovely older home with lots of updates makes the stay very comfortable. We appreciated all the thoughtful hint/notes the owner leaves around to help understand the setup and not have to hunt for the right light switch!
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2021

10/10 Excellent

Tom V., Appleton, WI

Liked: Cleanliness
Very nice home and location
We very much enjoyed our stay at this property. It is easy to find and close to Houghton and Keweenaw Peninsula. Very clean. My wife said it remined her of coming home to Grandma's house. Would stay again.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2021

10/10 Excellent

Carol Y.

Liked: Cleanliness
Charming home away from home
We loved our stay here, the owner has added so many thoughtful touches, such as kitchen gadgets, washer/dryer, free WiFi, phone chargers, large tv with all of the latest apps. We loved that Chassell beach was right across the street and we had the beach to ourselves. There’s a little pasty/ice cream shop a block away. The kids enjoyed walking there to get ice cream and waking along the beautiful trail along the lake. I have family in Chassell and Houghton and this location was perfect for visiting both. Linens and towels were nice quality and everything was spotless. It was cozy and comfortable, I highly recommend!👍🏼👍🏼
Stayed 14 nights in Jul 2021

8/10 Good

Don W.

Liked: Cleanliness
North country
Pleasant surroundings, easy to find with access to great fishing. Everything works, and we didn't have too. It was a pleasure trip with great areas to explore.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2021

10/10 Excellent

Brent P.

Liked: Cleanliness
Teresa was very helpful we enjoyed it!
Would rent again!
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2021