Holiday houses in Portage Township

This stay was everything we could have hoped for in an AIRBNB. The home is attractive and well appointed, with all the essentials you could possibly need. It’s sparkly clean. It has a wonderful view from every direction. The guide for guests made it so easy to use the mechanicals; and the host is very responsive. Make sure to walk the beach every day. We did! So amazing!!

So many good things to say… Location was amazing, near Mt. Bohemia and surrounded by Michigan’s most dynamic landscapes. For the host, Karin had very clear instructions and quickly responded to any questions/chats. Karin and her co-hosts could teach masterclasses on running AirBnbs. We brought everything with us that we could think of (air fryer, rice steamer, nonstick pan, disposable coffee cups, etc.) and she already had every item ready for use. We took notes for updates on our home because this place was amazing. A summertime rental would probably be insane. You could tell the place had the outdoor area going on but we were there mid-February. Kudos to this place and its management!

All I can say is WOW! I would not hesitate to rent this place if I were ever in the area again. The kitchen is so well stocked with anything you could possibly need and more (coffee, tea, spices, popcorn). The hosts have really gone above and beyond in providing so many little "extras" that are really appreciated. We were there for a Michigan Tech graduation and we received a very nice card, balloon and bottle of sparkling juice. Everything was super clean and tidy and communication from the hosts is top notch. Thanks for an amazing stay!

A wonderful and cozy place to stay on the water. Still a convenient drive to MTU in Houghton. Hosts were friendly and helpful and so accommodating. Will stay again!

Vita, has a Class A place!!! we enjoyed all the little things she did to make us comfortable without being obvious... Handwritten letter, beer, soda, ice in the refrig, great coffee, great breakfast snacks and kitchen you would swear was your own with all of the amenities. Plus theater in the basement, Great outside accommodations, didn't get to use the grill but wanted to. Let's just just say that this home is the Pinnacle of Houghton! My highest recommendation! Bravo!!!!

Tammy's place was so much better than I expected. The private location was second to none, yet still a short drive if you needed/wanted to shop or be by other people. I was bummed I didn't have enough time to check out the sauna. Everything was very neet and clean. the waterfrontage was great for relaxing, having a bon fire, star gazing, rock hounding. The number of deer seen on and around the property was amazing. The only drawbacks were no washer and dryer, not an issue for the few days we were there (4), the amount of flies trying to get inside, can't blame the owner though as they cannot control mother nature. While it wasn't an issue while we were there, I didn't see any air condioning options. They may have some, I didn't notice it due to being late fall. This may sound odd, but I told my wife, this is the kind of place I want to go to to die...I know, a bit dark for some, but for me, it just felt so soothing and relaxing every minute I was there. Hard to explain. Thank you!

We had a great week of snowmobiling out of Nikki’s Lodge on the lake in the woods. Our group of 16 guys had plenty of room to hangout comfortably, plenty of kitchen and eating space, and a great time all being together rather than renting 8 hotel rooms for the week. What a cost savings for us and was way better being together all the time. We snowmobiled out of the cabin to the groomed trails a couple of days, and trailered to Republic and Champion the other days. We had some phenomenal riding. We brought ice fishing gear for the private lake but not enough time on this trip, maybe next time we’ll fish either in summer or winter. The deer walking up to the back deck and eating out of our hands was an awesome experience as well. I would highly recommend Nikki’s place for a big group of family or friends. We will definitely be back again!

I met Richard at check in and he was extremely nice, and so helpful with best places to go in the area. Communication was fabulous! The house was absolutely spotless; it looked nicer than the photos. I particularly loved the big windows to allow the fall breeze in. It’s right next to a RV and tent campground so depending on the season there may be more noise from fans, kids, typical camping sounds. The dedicated fire pit is wonderful, the porch is so cozy, and there’s a nice mowed little yard too! Last but not least, a bed is dreamy comfy. A huge perk for me is the proximity to trails and a view of the lake. There are 2 snowshoe trails within a minute walk and the lake is just about as close but you can’t see the water from the house. A general store and MT Bohemia are within walking distance as well. I loved it :) Thank you Richard!