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At Kemp's Rentals-Loft Rental -Sauna-next to Portage Lake-Beach-Fire pit & Pavilion, you can look forward to a firepit, a garden, and a playground. Active travelers can enjoy kayaking at this vacation home. For some rest and relaxation, visit the sauna. In addition to laundry facilities, guests can connect to free in-room WiFi.

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Exceptional

Popular amenities

  • Kitchen
  • Washer
  • Dryer
  • Free WiFi
  • Air conditioning
  • Outdoor Space

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About this property

Kemp's Rentals-Loft Rental -Sauna-next to Portage Lake-Beach-Fire pit & Pavilion

  • 3 BEDROOMS AND 3 BATHROOMS - 13 INDIVIDUAL BEDS!

    This barn was built in 2015 Kemp's Carriage House Loft Rental and is located next to our Kemp's Portage Lake Log Home Rental, VRBO #487326 and Kemp's Lake Front Guest House VRBO #2225832 Renting all 4 properties allows for groups of up to 50 guests!!

    This rental is also across the street from Portage Lake and is conveniently located near all the exciting special events, attractions, and recreational opportunities of the Keweenaw Peninsula. Michigan Tech is only six miles away. Nine 0 Six four eight three zero three three four with questions?

    The main floor of this rental is for the owner’s storage. The loft rental area contains three bedrooms, three baths with tiled walk in showers and a sauna. It provides beds to sleep sixteen, perfect for a family reunion or a large group. It also includes a full kitchen, surround sound system, as well as a washer and dryer. The well-designed kitchen along with an outside charcoal grill makes cooking easy for those who want to eat in rather than go out. All pots, pans, dishes, towels and sheets are provided. You only need to bring your consumable goods!

    Many antique items used in the loft have been obtained from our local area. Interior building materials were reclaimed from old barns and buildings. The corrugated metal roofing lining the interior ceiling and some walls came from the Ford wood plant in Pequaming. (This plant provided local wood for the construction of the Ford Model T and A cars built in the 1920 and 30's). Reclaimed hardwood’ over 100 years old was used for the flooring. Interior walls are also finished with reclaimed wood.

    A lot of local history has been used in the decoration of this rental property. Some items came from the Atlas Powder plant formerly located on the 1400 acres behind the property. There are also many logging tools, some over 100 years old.

    All of this adds up to a large comfortable space with a very cozy feeling.

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About the neighborhood

Located in Hancock, this vacation home is on the beach. A.E. Seaman Mineral Museum and Houghton County Historical Museum are cultural highlights, and some of the area's landmarks include Houghton–Hancock Bridge and Quincy Mine. Mine Shaft and Rozsa Center for the Performing Arts are also worth visiting. Take in the nearby slopes with cross-country skiing and snowboarding, or check out other outdoor activities such as sledding and ice skating. Visit our Hancock travel guide
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MI, Hancock

What's nearby

  • A bridge over a river with surrounding residential buildings and a lit-up tower.
    Houghton–Hancock Bridge
    12 min drive - 10.3 km
  • A river with a city skyline in the background, featuring several buildings and a dock.
    Michigan Technological University
    14 min drive - 12.1 km
  • Portage Lake
    2 min walk - 0.2 km
  • Isle Royale Houghton Visitor Center
    13 min drive - 11.0 km
  • Mount Bohemia
    57 min drive - 76.5 km

Getting around

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

Restaurants

  • Taco Bell
    12 min drive
  • Dunkin’ / Baskin Robbins
    11 min drive
  • Library Cafe
    14 min drive
  • La Cantina Mexican Restaurant of Hancock
    10 min drive
  • Ambassador Restaurant
    11 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Kemp's Rentals-Loft Rental -Sauna-next to Portage Lake-Beach-Fire pit & Pavilion pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

How much is parking?

Onsite parking is available at the property.

What time is check-in at Kemp's Rentals-Loft Rental -Sauna-next to Portage Lake-Beach-Fire pit & Pavilion?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Kemp's Rentals-Loft Rental -Sauna-next to Portage Lake-Beach-Fire pit & Pavilion?

Check-out is at 10:00 AM.

Where is Kemp's Rentals-Loft Rental -Sauna-next to Portage Lake-Beach-Fire pit & Pavilion located?

Nestled on the beach, this Hancock vacation home is steps from Portage Lake and 2.7 mi (4.4 km) from Torch Lake. Isle Royale Houghton Visitor Center and Copper Hoist Chair Lift are also within 6 mi (10 km).

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Kemp's Rentals-Loft Rental -Sauna-next to Portage Lake-Beach-Fire pit & Pavilion Reviews

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10

Cleanliness

10

Location

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Rating 10 - Excellent. 93 out of 98 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 5 out of 98 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 0 out of 98 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 98 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 98 reviews

Reviews

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10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Multi Family Weekend Stay

This property was perfect for our stay with our extended family! We had three families, two with children and the arrangement of the rooms and bathrooms made for a comfortable stay for all. The kitchen is well equipped and table seating let us feed our large group easily. Super cozy lodge to hang out in and play games, watch football, visit. Great proximity to campus for the MTU basketball games (Go Huskies!). And easy to access hikes to the north (Hungarian Falls). Will definitely stay many more times!
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2023
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10/10 Excellent

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Fantastic 4th!

We were in the UP for an extended family vacation and had an amazing stay at the Kemp's Loft Rental! Rental was exactly as described, clean, and had anything and everything one could need while there. Great communication from owners. All the kids (ages 5-17) loved the bunk room. We all loved the amenities by the lake! Private location, but close to MTU and the Keweenaw. Would definitely stay again!
Stayed 6 nights in Jun 2024
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10/10 Excellent

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Even better than we expected!!

Our stay at Kemps Loft/carriage house was very enjoyable. Although the outdoor pavilion and waterfront area are shared with two of the other guest houses on the property, we didn't have any trouble sharing. The lake was very clean and not nearly as cold as we expected. The waterfront pavilion and outdoor kitchen were well set up and a great way to spend time near the water. They had 2 paddle boards and 2 kayaks down by the lake plus boards for corn hole (not a full set of bags though, so maybe bring your own!). The house was well stocked with almost everything we needed (in some cases, more than we expected - like the sauna!). Be aware that the entrance does contain a long flight of shallow stairs (33 steps). It was setup really well for a large group and we had an amazing time!
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2023
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10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Best stocked kitchen I've ever seen! Super clean . Check in and check out were easy. Great location, close to Houghton and Quincy mine.
Stayed 5 nights in Jul 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Very nice place for a large group

Had an awesome time
Stayed 4 nights in Feb 2023
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10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
We loved our stay at Kemps. The house was exactly as pictured on VRBO and Sandy and Dan were great hosts. We will be back.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

MTU Graduation

Fantastic place. Great for large groups. Would definitely stay again!!
Stayed 4 nights in Apr 2024
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10/10 Excellent

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Amazing Accommodations!

Great place to call home for a few days! Owners are notch. Our second time staying and we will be back!
Stayed 4 nights in Jan 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Family snowmobile trip

Great place great people
Stayed 6 nights in Dec 2022
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Michigan Getaway

The property was great for our group of 11. The owners clearly thought of everything.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2023
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Tech Graduation

It was a great property for a family gathering for Tech graduation.
Stayed 4 nights in Apr 2023
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10/10 Excellent

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Awesome place!!!

We had so much fun at Tech’s winterfest and the place is a great location, easy to get to. Fully stocked kitchen with all the hardwear and cooking wear. Very clean!!!
Stayed 5 nights in Feb 2023
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10/10 Excellent

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Great Spot!

We rented the property for a family wedding. There were 6 adults and we all were very impressed with the cleanliness of the property. The view down by the water was beautiful! I would highly recommend this property to anyone and everyone :).
Stayed 2 nights in May 2023
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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Rzr Trip

Well it was an amazing trip with plenty of room for all the guys and machines!
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2023
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Snowmobiling

Easy process great property
Stayed 4 nights in Feb 2023
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities, communication
Beautiful. Everything there that you could possibly need. Very comfortable and clean.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2023
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Amazing up north adventure

Kemp’s Rentals was great. Everything was as listed. We met with the owners and they are very friendly and helpful. We recommend this place if you have a large group. We will stay here again if our travels ever bring us this far north.
Stayed 6 nights in Jun 2023
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10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great venue for our group of 14 to eat and enjoy time together in the common area, well supplied kitchen for a large group. Our group ranged in age from 3moths to 62. Heads up there are stairs to access the unit. Loved the architecture/design that carried throughout. Kids enjoyed hanging out down at the Portage. Well situated for CC cruising or houghton/hancock. Host was great, responsive. We were here to celebrate an MTU graduation. We would be back whenever we have a large group.
Stayed 5 nights in Apr 2026
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10/10 Excellent

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It was very clean. An amazing place to spend time with the family. I gave the neighborhood one less star because crossing the road to get to the lake was a bit nerve wracking. Cars go by VERY fast. Just make sure you wait on the side if you near a car coming. Otherwise A great spot.
Stayed 5 nights in Aug 2025
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10/10 Excellent

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Awesome

We had 12 people in our group, made up of 4 adults and our 8 adult age boys and their girlfriends. It was a great space for all of us. We really enjoyed using the lake side gazebo and firepit, and sharing it with the neighbors was no problem since they communicated to us when they were having a party. The owners were great! Very accommodating and a pleasure to deal with. Wonderful location and within riding distance of so many great sight seeing areas.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2021
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10/10 Excellent

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Magical Christmas Getaway

We decided to do a destination Christmas this year for us and our adult children. Ideally we wanted a winter wonderland with lots of snow and a cozy place to enjoy our time together. Our Dollar Bay Barndominium was perfect. The place was right out of a magazine with open but inviting spaces and plenty of room for all 10 of us. We were there 12/23 - 12/26 and had a magical Christmas morning with a giant breakfast cooked in the amazing kitchen and plenty of time sharing gifts and making unforgettable memories. The place was clean and meticulously maintained. The kitchen was stocked with everything we needed to cook all our meals and the beds were super comfy. We didn't use any of the outdoor spaces or go to the lake due to a blizzard and constant snowing. We would love to visit in the summer time to be able to experience the ambiance of the lake pavilion. If you're looking for a winter wonderland Houghton is the place to be.
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2022
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10/10 Excellent

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Amazing Trip!

We absolutely loved our stay. This property could not be more immaculately kept. We had a wonderful time and will be back for sure!
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2022
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10/10 Excellent

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Great base for MTBing the UP.

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.
Stayed 8 nights in Sep 2022
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10/10 Excellent

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Beautiful

The carriage house had everything we needed and the pavilion was amazing with an absolutely beautiful view.
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2022
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

The Perfect Vacation

Upper Michigan is our favorite place to vacation - Sandy and Dan's Carriage House was the very first cabin/house rental of many we stayed, that was more beautiful and very accurate with the online pictures. Gorgeous house with all the comforts of home. Although we did; we did not need to leave the premises to enjoy our vacation. The Lake-Beach-Firepit and Pavillion were the perfect place to hang out, swim, enjoy water sports, play games, grill food and just relax in the fresh air while in or out of the sun. When we come back to The Keewenaw, we will for certain be looking at staying with the Kemps again!
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2022