Kemp's Rentals Luxurious Executive Retreat Portage Lake-Beach-Firepit & Pavilion
House in Wisconsin
17 guests · 4 bedrooms · 3 baths
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Includes essentialsGarden, Kitchen or Kitchenette, Air conditioner and more
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About this house rental
This home Kemp's Portage Lake Log Homes is located next to our Kemp's Carriage House Rental VRBO #703032 and NEW Kemp's Lake Front Guest House VRBO #2225832 Renting all 3 properties allows for groups of up to 39 guests!!
ALL NEW JANUARY 2020 SERTA CHATEAU EURO PILLOW TOP MATTRESSES!!
ALL NEW FEBRUARY 2020 LIVING ROOM & FAMILY ROOM FURNITURE!!! ALL PULL OUT SOFAS HAVE MEMORY FOAM MATTRESSES!! NEW PLUSH CARPETING IN 2021!!
This house is built into a hillside with a main level and a lower walkout level on Portage Lake. This home has 4 bedrooms and 3 full baths, two complete, kitchens with dishwashers, two laundry rooms, plus many amenities. Both kitches have granite counter tops and the house is equipped with a central vaccum system.
This home is 3,600 square feet for living area and 2,200 square feet of deck area. You can rent this home as a 1, 2, 3 or 4 bedroom home for your vacation in the Houghton and Hancock area of the Keweenaw Peninsula.
The Main Level:
The large living room has vaulted ceilings, 42' flat screen satellite HDTV with a Blue Ray DVD player, surround sound system and two pullout queen size sofas for extra guest. There is a surrond sound stereo for your enjoyment and a large walk-in closet for all your gear. Patio doors open onto the large paver walk-around deck furnished with outdoor furniture for sitting and relaxing. There is a complete kitchen including a dishwasher and a laundry room with a washer and dryer.
There are two bedrooms on this level. The master bedroom is furnished with a king-size bed and the attached bathroom has a double skin, shower and a whirlpool tub. The other bedroom has a queen-size bed and a twin mattress in the loft of this bedroom. There is a 2nd full bath with a tub/shower combination. on the main floor. The main level offers over 1800 square feet of living area and 1200 square feet of deck. The interior is finished with the timber frame style. The main floor will sleep 9 guests.
The Walk out lower level:
The lower level is a complete living area with 9' ceilings. The family room is furnished with a 42' flat screen satellite HDTV, DVD player, surround sound system and two pull out sofas: one queen-size and one full-size. There is a dining room and another complete kitchen with a dishwasher. There is a 2nd laundry room with washer and dryer. There are two bedrooms on the lower level with a king-size bed in one bedroom and two twin beds in the other bedroom. There is a full bathroom with a tile walk-in shower with multiple heads. The lower level offers 1800 square feet of living area with over 1000 square feet of covered porch overlooking Portage Lake. Radiaint in-floor heating in the lower level will keep you cozy all year round. The lower level will sleep 8 guests.
We provide bedding and towels; all you have to bring is your consumable goods. We also have a fire pit set up outside overlooking Portage Lake for your evening campfires and a charcoal & gas grill for outdoor grilling.
This house is located right next door to Sandy Bottom Beach where there is a sandy swimming beach and a boat ramp so bring your boat for cruising on Portage Lake, fishing, or water sports.
We are located on Trail #3 so leave right from the house on your snowmobile.
ALL NEW JANUARY 2020 SERTA CHATEAU EURO PILLOW TOP MATTRESSES!!
ALL NEW FEBRUARY 2020 LIVING ROOM & FAMILY ROOM FURNITURE!!! ALL PULL OUT SOFAS HAVE MEMORY FOAM MATTRESSES!! NEW PLUSH CARPETING IN 2021!!
This house is built into a hillside with a main level and a lower walkout level on Portage Lake. This home has 4 bedrooms and 3 full baths, two complete, kitchens with dishwashers, two laundry rooms, plus many amenities. Both kitches have granite counter tops and the house is equipped with a central vaccum system.
This home is 3,600 square feet for living area and 2,200 square feet of deck area. You can rent this home as a 1, 2, 3 or 4 bedroom home for your vacation in the Houghton and Hancock area of the Keweenaw Peninsula.
The Main Level:
The large living room has vaulted ceilings, 42' flat screen satellite HDTV with a Blue Ray DVD player, surround sound system and two pullout queen size sofas for extra guest. There is a surrond sound stereo for your enjoyment and a large walk-in closet for all your gear. Patio doors open onto the large paver walk-around deck furnished with outdoor furniture for sitting and relaxing. There is a complete kitchen including a dishwasher and a laundry room with a washer and dryer.
There are two bedrooms on this level. The master bedroom is furnished with a king-size bed and the attached bathroom has a double skin, shower and a whirlpool tub. The other bedroom has a queen-size bed and a twin mattress in the loft of this bedroom. There is a 2nd full bath with a tub/shower combination. on the main floor. The main level offers over 1800 square feet of living area and 1200 square feet of deck. The interior is finished with the timber frame style. The main floor will sleep 9 guests.
The Walk out lower level:
The lower level is a complete living area with 9' ceilings. The family room is furnished with a 42' flat screen satellite HDTV, DVD player, surround sound system and two pull out sofas: one queen-size and one full-size. There is a dining room and another complete kitchen with a dishwasher. There is a 2nd laundry room with washer and dryer. There are two bedrooms on the lower level with a king-size bed in one bedroom and two twin beds in the other bedroom. There is a full bathroom with a tile walk-in shower with multiple heads. The lower level offers 1800 square feet of living area with over 1000 square feet of covered porch overlooking Portage Lake. Radiaint in-floor heating in the lower level will keep you cozy all year round. The lower level will sleep 8 guests.
We provide bedding and towels; all you have to bring is your consumable goods. We also have a fire pit set up outside overlooking Portage Lake for your evening campfires and a charcoal & gas grill for outdoor grilling.
This house is located right next door to Sandy Bottom Beach where there is a sandy swimming beach and a boat ramp so bring your boat for cruising on Portage Lake, fishing, or water sports.
We are located on Trail #3 so leave right from the house on your snowmobile.
Amenities
Air conditioner
Kitchen or Kitchenette
Internet / Wifi
Parking
Laundry
Balcony or Patio
Dishwasher
Hot tub or spa
TV
Wheelchair accessible
Garden
Map of Wisconsin
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Reviews
5.0
Great property on the water with a huge yard to play in. Appliances were brand new and high quality. We appreciated that there wer kid-friendly, plastic dishes in addition to the nice dishware for the adults. There is a grill on the deck along with plenty of seating outdoors, or you can grill at their waterfront kitchen which also has a lot of seating for a large group. Two sets of laundry machines between upstairs and downstairs. Water pressure and heat were great in the showers. TVs had plenty of programs to choose from or you could log into your digital streaming platforms. The owner was quick to respond to communications. The house was only about a 10 minute drive to Houghton and Hancock and about 10-15 minutes to Hungarian Falls and Douglass Houghton Falls. Overall, great stay!
5.0
Sandy was fantastic! She made sure we had everything we needed for our stay. The house and property were perfect! Plenty of space for the whole family! So grateful to have found this place! We were also able to experience the Bridgefest celebration. That was a treat- adorable town with lots to do!
5.0
This house had absolutely everything you could need for a vacation. Every room was extremely thought out and well prepared. The owner, Sandy was amazingly responsive and courteous. She made us feel right at home. I would absolutely recommend this house to anyone wanting a high-end stay in the UP. The home is stunning, and nothing can beat waking up and staring at the sparkling lake.
5.0
The cabin was perfect and very nice!
Owners Dan and Sandy made sure to be available and accomodating if we needed anything during our Holiday stay over Thanksgiving. The views of the bay were amazing!
Will definitely be back!
5.0
Spacious. Enjoyed the view and the area. We had a wonderful time!
5.0
This was such a wonderful experience for our family to send off our incoming college freshmen at Michigan Tech. The accommodations were wonderful and the pavilion area is just spectacular with fun activities to keep everyone busy like kayaking, paddle boarding, sitting by the fire or cooking up a gourmet feast in the well appointed and beautiful kitchen. We shared it with another group we didn’t know and there was room for all. A wonderful experience! Thanks Sandy!
5.0
All of us really enjoyed our stay here and have so many family memories!
5.0
Beautiful lake home in the UP! The house is amazing- perfectly stocked with high end appliances and everything you need for a fabulous vacation! We thoroughly enjoyed the water front area though it is a shared space.
Highly recommend this house!
5.0
Great place to stay, beautiful property and space for everyone. We loved the lake pavilion and communication with the property manager was great. Will be plotting a come back!
5.0
Clean and beautiful house with great location to nearby Houghton that easily fit a group of 14 adult guests.
5.0
We gathered for a family wedding! We wanted to be together rather than separate hotel rooms. We still all had our own room/space but we got to share lots of time togeher. It's a great space for a big group. And Sandy couldn't have been nicer about communicating and answering our questions! We'd love to come back!!
5.0
This was the perfect place to stay for our family. Lots of room for everyone to play, gather, eat, visit until the early hours, laugh, and celebrate. We were close enough to get to the college, access sledding hills, and hike to beautiful waterfalls. This cozy home was stocked with so many things that made our stay extra special. Thank you so much Karen! We love the UP. Hope to stay with you again!
5.0
Great place and venue for a family retreat. Place was clean and kept up very well. Would come back again.
4.0
Overall a great stay at the property. We had a large group of adults (15) and there was enough space for everyone. We saw a different review suggesting to bring an air mattress as the master bedroom closet could potentially be used as another bedroom and we’re glad we did. I wouldn’t recommend the fold out couches for adults.
The location was great, house was clean and the owner that greeted us upon arrival was very friendly. Lots of trailer parking which was a huge plus for our group. All in all we would stay again but with a smaller group to ensure everyone has an actual bed.
5.0
Been renting properties for large groups for last 20 years, this property and the adjoining property were the nicest we have ever experienced. That along with the use of the lakeside pavilion and fire pit made this property top notch.
4.0
Annual family trip
We enjoyed the location. Room for all of us.
Sandy very helpful.
5.0
Beautiful stay
Overall this property was perfect in every way. The view is stunningly beautiful and the home is amazing with every accommodation! There was plenty of room outside for the kids to run and play. Thank you Sandy for having such a wonderful place!
5.0
4th Generation MTU GRADUATION
We loved everything about this incredible home !! Really enjoyed the kitchen and all your amenities, incredible what you guys have created here!! The outside areas look great!! Beautiful, peaceful setting yet close enough to all of Copper Country! We will be back!!
5.0
Large, nice home.
Great house to stay in as a big group. Owners are very strict on rules which helps make the house stay in nice condition. All extra amenities were available and very nice property. We enjoyed our snowmobile trip to Dollar Bay and will return for sure. Reminder to bring an air mattress for the master closet as it is huge and can be another bedroom. Thanks for hosting Kemp’s!
5.0
Amazing Place for a Snowmobile Group
We rented the house and barn for a group of 18. Everyone loved it. Sandy and her husband were great to work & communicate with. Both properties were first class! We already booked for next year.
5.0
Perfect for our snowmobiling group
The property was perfect. We came to go snowmobiling. There was plenty of parking for our trailers. The homes were very clean and they had all the amenities. Thank you for a great stay!
5.0
Christmas break trip
This property was wonderful! We had 9 people, ages 4-67, including 4 teenagers. The layout of the home is perfect. The teens used the lower level where they could watch movies and play video games, and stay up late. The adults slept in the upper level. We cooked, ate pasties, played games, and watched a lot of football games. There’s so much to do in the area. We sledded, ice fished, dogsledded, snowmobiled, and skied. The area is beautiful. I would highly recommend this home and would love to stay in the summer or fall.
5.0
Wonderful stay, great location.
Our family came to Houghton to see a family member graduate from MTU. The house was the perfect size for our family to stay at and be able to enjoy each other’s company while having private bedrooms. The new appliances were amazing as we cooked several meals in. The location was great being less than 15 minutes from campus. Thoroughly enjoyed the experience. The host was very responsive to all our questions and made the check-in process easy. I would definitely recommend the house for a large group.
5.0
Relaxation and breathtaking views
We had a great stay at Kemps big house. The views of the lake are absolutely amazing. House was well stocked with many amenities you don’t see at many vrbo’s. If you want a quiet, relaxing and private place to unwind among the large pine trees, consider staying here.
5.0
Awesome Stay
We really enjoyed our stay at the lake house. We would come back for sure. This was one of the nicest properties we have ever stayed at. .
5.0
Family vacation
Great family vacation. Perfect place for a large family
5.0
Best in Hancock
Great house only draw back is that there is a road between you and the water, and it is surprisingly busy .
5.0
Stunning
Great location with all the amenities.
5.0
Wonderful Owners and Property
We had a special weekend that was enhanced by the great owners and beautiful property. Sandy is incredible and took care of us like we were one of her own. Can’t recommend enough!!
5.0
Wonderful house
Beautiful house with all the ammenities. We also really loved the dock, dock house and fire pit. Great location 10 minutes from Houghton.
5.0
40th birthday
The property was amazing! Sandy added new carpet to the home, and it has to be the softest carpet ever! The home was very clean and my friends and I enjoyed the view from every angle of the home. Being able to celebrate my birthday at such a luxury home made turning 40 even better! We had the pleasure of meeting Sandy and that made our trip 200% better! Such a sweet and smart woman!! She took us on a tour of the full property and another part of the lake. It was a 10 hour drive and worth every minute!! Will definitely go back!!!
5.0
Excellent. Great location; wonderful & spacious & clean.
A great place to stay for snowmobiling trip.
5.0
Such a great getaway!
We visited this location during COVID and the remote location of this beautiful home made getting away socially responsible yet fun! We went on excursions each day and stayed in our jammies all day long. It was the perfect getaway my kids and I needed. Thanks for all the little things that the home was stocked with-truly made the trip that much better :)
5.0
Kemps cabin in Dollar Bay
If you're looking for a super nice place to bring family, friends, or business collogues this is the spot for you! You will NOT be disappointed. Sandy and her team have a beautiful place that's super well taken care of!!!
5.0
Memorable vacation home!
Excellent property and amenities! We had a great weekend!
5.0
Great space for a crowd! Most well stocked kitchen in my VRBO history. Sandy was a delight!
Looking forward to returning with a group of friends.
5.0
Wonderful Properties.
Excellent, clean property with excellent support.
5.0
Amazing stay
Sandi was an amazing host. The house was absolutely amazing and we loved every bit of our stay. Highly recommended!
5.0
Vacation in the Keweenaw
What a fantastic home for a large group. Sandra was very responsive to any questions and everything exceeded our expectations. Beautiful location! The use of the pavilion, fireplace and kayaks made for a great day on the water. We highly recommend this home.
5.0
Exceeded expectations
We had an amazing stay here! The house was very clean and spacious and had everything we needed. Our large group (17 adults and kids) had plenty of space. Sandy was very helpful and easy to work with. We spent a lot of time at the dock and fire pit. The kids did lots of fishing off of the dock and caught a few tiny Small Mouth Bass, Perch, and Crappie. We also really enjoyed the kayaks and paddle boards. This is definitely a place we all want to return to!!
FAQs
How much does this house cost compared to others in Wisconsin?
The average price for a rental in Wisconsin is $295 per night. This rental is $814 above the average.
Is parking included with this house?
Yes, parking is listed as an amenity at Kemp's Rentals Luxurious Executive Retreat Portage Lake-Beach-Firepit & Pavilion. For more information, we encourage you to contact the property about where to park.
Is there a pool at this house?
We didn’t find pool listed as an amenity for this house. It may be worth double checking if a pool is important for your stay.
Is Kemp's Rentals Luxurious Executive Retreat Portage Lake-Beach-Firepit & Pavilion pet friendly?
Unfortunately, this house is not pet-friendly. Try searching again and filter for "Pets Allowed"
What amenities are available at Kemp's Rentals Luxurious Executive Retreat Portage Lake-Beach-Firepit & Pavilion?
We found 11 amenities for this rental. This includes air conditioner, kitchen or kitchenette, internet / wifi, parking, and laundry.
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