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Fridge, microwave, oven, stovetop
Smart TV, fireplace
Miscellaneous
3 bedrooms, desk, iron/ironing board, travel crib
Snow and ski sports

Reviews

10 out of 10

Exceptional

Entire apartment

3 bedrooms3 bathroomsSleeps 6163 sq m

Popular amenities

  • Parking available
    Parking available
  • Washer
    Washer
  • Pet-friendly
    Pet-friendly
  • Barbecue grill
    Barbecue grill
  • Kitchen
    Kitchen
  • Air conditioning
    Air conditioning

Explore the area

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Hancock, MI
  • Finlandia University
    5 min walk
  • The trail to Copper Harbor
    6 min walk
  • Houghton–Hancock Bridge
    15 min walk
  • Hancock, MI (CMX-Houghton County Memorial)
    12 min drive

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The price is CA $280
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CA $496 total
includes taxes & fees
3 Dec - 4 Dec
Cozy getaway mins from Michigan Tech, Ski & Snowmobile trails & Lake Superior

About the area

Hancock

City center stay.Within a 10-minute walk of the apartment, you'll find Finlandia University and The trail to Copper Harbor. Houghton–Hancock Bridge and Husky Chair Lift are also within 2 miles (3 km).
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What's nearby

  • The trail to Copper Harbor - 6 min walk - 0.6 km
  • Houghton–Hancock Bridge - 15 min walk - 1.3 km
  • Mont Ripley Ski Area - 2 min drive - 1.6 km
  • Isle Royale Houghton Visitor Center - 4 min drive - 2.2 km
  • Michigan Technological University - 4 min drive - 3.1 km

Getting around

  • Hancock, MI (CMX-Houghton County Memorial) - 12 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪McDonald's - ‬4 min drive
  • ‪Taco Bell - ‬3 min drive
  • ‪Culver's - ‬4 min drive
  • ‪Keweenaw Brewing Company - ‬15 min walk
  • ‪Burger King - ‬4 min drive

About this property

Entire place

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

Up North Luxury w/Unmatched Charm! 2 miles to MTU!

The Portage Centre is spacious, perfect for entertaining & tastefully remodeled to pay tribute to the area’s rich ice hockey tradition.i

The Portage Centre is the foremost destination for adventure seekers, & large families as it sits at the gateway to the Keweenaw, & is located just steps from the famed Jack Stevens snowmobile trail and Portage Canal.

The building has a long history as The General Glass Company, but the owners recently purchased the building to create the Portage Centre. The Portage Centre is a fully remodeled 3 bed/3 bath luxury home. The guest area consists of the entire 1750 sf main floor while the basement was retained by the owner for storage, caretaker apartment and is inaccessible to guests.

While staying at The Portage Centre, guests do not share spaces or amenities with anyone else. The property is located along Hancock Street (US41) and is in the middle of everything. If you are a light sleeper there is a chance the traffic noise could wake you in the front bedroom. The Master bedroom is located in the rear of the building and traffic will not affect most sleepers. That said, we are in the middle of everything and you can walk to most everything in downtown Houghton and Hancock!

A portion of all bookings will be donated to support local youth hockey.

Property manager

Frederick Jaehnig

Languages

English, Spanish

Property amenities

Ski

  • Cross-country skiing and snowboarding nearby

Internet

  • Free WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • Onsite parking

Kitchen

  • Refrigerator
  • Stovetop
  • Microwave
  • Oven
  • Dishwasher
  • Cookware/dishes/utensils
  • Paper towels
  • Kitchen island
  • Blender

Dining

  • Dining table

Bedrooms

  • 3 bedrooms
  • Bed sheets provided

Bathrooms

  • 3 bathrooms
  • Shower
  • Hair dryer
  • Soap
  • Shampoo
  • Towels provided
  • Toilet paper

Living spaces

  • Fireplace
  • Living room

Entertainment

  • Smart TV

Outdoor areas

  • Barbecue grill

Laundry

  • Washing machine and dryer
  • Near laundromat

Work spaces

  • Desk
  • Desk chair

Comfort

  • Air conditioning
  • Heating

Pets

  • Pet friendly
  • 2 total (up to 50 lbs per pet)
  • Welcoming dogs only

Suitability/Accessibility

  • Smoke-free property

Services and conveniences

  • Iron/ironing board

Location highlights

  • In the city center
  • Near a health or beauty spa
  • Near a hospital
  • Near the bay

Things to do

  • Fitness facilities nearby
  • Hiking nearby
  • Birdwatching nearby
  • Power boating nearby
  • Mountain biking nearby
  • Ice skating nearby
  • Marina nearby
  • Sledding nearby
  • Wildlife and game walks nearby
  • Swimming nearby

Safety features

  • Carbon monoxide detector installed (host has indicated there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property)
  • Smoke detector installed (host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property)
  • Fire extinguisher
  • First aid kit
  • Deadbolt lock

General

  • Unit size: 1750 sq ft (163 sq m)

Policies

Check-in

Check-in time starts at 4:00 PM
Contactless check-in available
Minimum check-in age: 21

Check-out

Check-out before 10:00 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 are welcome
  • Only dogs are allowed
  • Maximum 2 (weight limit: 50 lbs per pet)
  • Service animals are exempt from fees

Children and extra beds

  • Children are welcome.
  • Note from host: We provide a pack and play.

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
Cashless transactions are available
Onsite parties or group events are strictly prohibited
Host has indicated there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property
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
Charges for extra guests may apply and vary according to property policy.
A cash deposit, credit card, or debit card for incidental charges and government-issued photo identification may be required upon check-in.
Special requests are subject to availability at the time of check-in. Special requests can't be guaranteed and may incur additional charges.
    This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business, or profession. Onsite parties or group events are strictly prohibited. For guests' safety, the property includes a carbon monoxide detector, a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector, a first aid kit, and a deadbolt lock in each accommodation. Cashless payment methods are available for all transactions.

Up North Luxury w/Unmatched Charm! 2 miles to MTU! Reviews

Reviews

10

Exceptional

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10/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Amenities

10/10

Property conditions & facilities

10/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Beth B., Houston, TX

Liked: Cleanliness
Great location, very comfortable.
We enjoyed this location a lot. Convenient to everything. Beds are probably the most comfortable VRBO ones we’ve stayed in. Only draw back is noise level (it’s on a busy street) but owner provided white noise machines. If you need total quiet, not for you but we all slept very well. Clean, well appointed and everything worked. We liked the local restaurants too (Forge brisket place was excellent, as was La Cantina which is in walking distance). Showers were quite nice (tiled and large). Pat’s grocery was excellent too. We did nerdy sightseeing (alike the Dredge) and some nice hiking (lots of waterfalls). Great weekend.
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Carol M.

Liked: Cleanliness
Terrific Property, Great Location.
We thoroughly enjoyed our stay. The owners did a stellar job converting the business building into a home - good taste and well stocked. We liked the location too. Street noise is there, but did not impede on our stay. Check-in and check-out super easy. Thanks and we will choose this place again when we are back.
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Robert T.

Liked: Cleanliness
Wonderful place.
Great place. Clean, modern, nicely done.
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Linda K.

Liked: Cleanliness
Hancock stay
As mentioned in the listing the property is not much of a looker, BUT inside it is wonderful! Very well equipped and a pleasure to come "home" to after a day full of activities. :)
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Christina D.

Liked: Cleanliness
Beautiful, fun, amazing location!!
Staying at this property was amazing! The location was incredibly convenient to access the downtown Hancock/Houghton area. The house itself is incredibly spacious, clean and an awesome hangout space! Check-in was incredibly fast and easy. The manager of the property responds in 5-10 minutes. I would definitely recommend staying here to others.
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Zuzana L.

Liked: Cleanliness
Stunning property by lake
I can not recommend this property enough! It was so beautiful inside and every room was so spacious and decorated so nicely. The property was very clean and the bedding had crisp white sheets. It was a block away from a wonderful park that overlooked the portage. Also had fun trails to walk and so close to town and restaurants. We felt so at home and can’t not wait to stay again!
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Michelle R.

Liked: Cleanliness
So much space!!!
We loved this property! It's much bigger than it appears in the photos. The home is well stocked with quality kitchen wares, gorgeous furniture, and comfy beds & pillows. Our stay consisted of utilizing the house as a home base while we visited family, friends, and hit hit the beaches so the location was perfect!!!
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Natalie G.

Liked: Cleanliness
Amazing Stay in Hancock
The property and host were amazing! Stayed here for an event in Houghon with my parents and a couple friends. The walk across the bridge was super easy - did it several times. Also had our dog with us. Everything was super clean and inviting. The outside looks kind of like a business but it made for easy parking! Beds were comfortable and overall we just had great experience. Hope to be back soon!
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

April M.

Liked: Cleanliness
Perfect’
We had an absolutely lovely stay! Property was beautiful, clean, and well stocked. Couldn’t ask for anything more! Would highly recommend!
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Julianne A.

Liked: Cleanliness
Perfect for families!
Absolutely amazing house. Had everything we needed. Amazing location and nice place!!!!
Stayed 5 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Jason S.

Liked: Cleanliness
Excellent Stay
Great location and a wonderful stay.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Anna N.

Liked: Cleanliness
Excellent home in Hancock
This place was wonderful, highly recommended. I ended up staying just over a week and needed to extend for a few days. Luckily it was available and the owner was really responsive and helpful. It was truly a home away from home. Super comfortable, very clean, had everything we needed and we cooked every meal. We really loved this place. Would definitely come back here if we come to the area again!
Stayed 8 nights in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

Stacey D., Caledonia, MI

Liked: Cleanliness
Fantastic stay
This was our 2nd time staying here. Clean, roomy. Love the 3 bedrooms and 3 full baths. Walking distance to many great places in Hancock for dinner, drinks, breakfast and bakery items as well as shops. This was convenient for moving our son out of MTU. Also a very comfortable place for my husband and I to work remotely. We brought our dog and walked just down the road to Porvoo Park most mornings. Trails nearby that span for miles. Also, a dog park just a couple of miles away. Just a perfect stay!
Stayed 7 nights in Apr 2024

10/10 Excellent

Amy R.

Liked: Cleanliness
Up North Luxury
The property was amazing. Each bedroom was clean and decorated nicely. The kitchen had everything we needed for family dinners. It was close to MTU as well.
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2024

10/10 Excellent

Erin M., Rice Lake, WI

Liked: Cleanliness
Beautifully Renovated!
My colleagues were very impressed with the cleanliness and renovations of this property. Our company was staying at this rental for the 2024 MTU Spring Career fair, and it was a wonderful choice! There was a lot of attention to detail in how it was designed and decorated, everything is new and fresh! The location is perfect when it comes to accessing all you need in town, which was definitely utilized! The parking was great for what was needed, which was a Ram 2500 diesel truck. There aren't many improvements to suggest, however, one would be the baseboard heat was noisy, especially in the middle of the night. They only other downside was the one room is right next to a busy road (8-10 feet), which was loud on it's own. If a sound machine was used that could have help drown out the traffic sound. Overall, it was a great place to stay and we would be happy to come back and stay there again! We will recommend it to others!
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2024

10/10 Excellent

Caitlin W., New York

Liked: Cleanliness
Amazing Stay
The setup, cleanliness, and responsiveness of hosts were all top tier for this place. We would 100% recommend staying here.
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2024

10/10 Excellent

Margaret M.

Liked: Cleanliness
Gem in the City
Beautiful rental with outstanding accoutrements. Everything was clean, modern and up to date Thoughtful well appointed design. Plenty of room, kitchen stocked with gourmet cook in mind. Perfect parking and zero issues with host. Highly recommend with no hesitation. Would definitely rent again.
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2023

10/10 Excellent

Dan T.

Liked: Cleanliness
Hockey Trip
Very well maintained property. Great value. Would visit again.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2023

10/10 Excellent

Kim L.

Liked: Cleanliness
A perfect place to come home to after exploring the Keweenaw all day
My husband and I stayed here while visiting our son at MTU. Our original plan was for 6 of us to stay and it was definitely roomy enough for 6 to stay comfortably. The owners did a fantastic job of repurposing a commercial building into a spacious, yet cozy, home away from home. It was spotlessly clean, comfortable, and close to everything Hancock/Houghton. This place is just as wonderful as it looks in the pictures. What you can't see in the pics is how well-stocked the kitchen is with pots, pans, cooking utensils, etc. We had everything we needed and more. My favorite feature was the peek-a-boo view of the canal. It was lovely, especially with the autumn colors and the clear skies at night. Overall, a great place to stay! We're looking forward to coming back.
Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2023

10/10 Excellent

Michael G., United States

Liked: Cleanliness
Best of the Keweenaw
This home is so beautiful on the inside, everything is modern and up to date. Very cozy, warm feeling, lots of parking, great neighborhood. Water is a block away. Hosts are a text away and just great to deal with. My family will be back
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2023

10/10 Excellent

Les S.

Liked: Cleanliness
Great place to stay in the UP
Overall we enjoyed this rental - it is very modern and spacious. We had 5 adults and our dog here for four nights. We made and ate most of our meals here since one of us has to be extremely careful to eat only gluten free foods and it was well equipped to prepare, cook and eat in. I recommend this to others.
Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2023

10/10 Excellent

Erika H.

Liked: Cleanliness
Mondo UP Adventure
Stayed with family at this lovely place. Hosts are nice as can be. Was great for my uncle, who has some mobility issues, plenty of space! Great kitchen and cute patio area.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2023

10/10 Excellent

Jeffrey S.

Liked: Cleanliness
Up North Luxury
Very spacious and modern. Not a bad thing to say about the property. Would definitely stay there again. Very clean and well kept.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2023

10/10 Excellent

Machelle B.

Liked: Cleanliness
ATV hangout
Nice big parking lot to unload ATVs. Very busy street but knew that ahead of time. Very clean and very nice home.
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

Stacey D., Caledonia, MI

Liked: Cleanliness
Modern stay in Hancock
We were moving our son into Michigan Tech and brought grandma along. This place was perfect for us. Our son could just pop back and forth from campus as needed. Everything is on one level, no stairs even at entry. This was great for grandma and anyone with mobility issues. Showers are walk-in and there are 3 full bathrooms which made it very convenient. Location is great! We walked to Millie’s…drove to Roy’s but you could walk across the bridge. Just down the hill is Porvoo park with a fantastic view of the Lift Bridge. This place is newly finished and very clean and modern. We will be staying again.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2023