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On the beach, beach towels
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Reviews

9.8 out of 10
Exceptional

Entire home

2 bedrooms1 bathroomSleeps 593 sq m

Popular amenities

  • Beach view
  • Parking available
  • Air conditioning
  • Dryer
  • Barbecue grill
  • Washer

Explore the area

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Lake Linden, MI
  • Houghton–Hancock Bridge
    ‪28 min drive‬
  • Isle Royale Houghton Visitor Center
    ‪29 min drive‬
  • Michigan Technological University
    ‪33 min drive‬
  • Hancock, MI (CMX-Houghton County Memorial)
    ‪29 min drive‬

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About the area

Lake Linden

With a stay at this vacation home in Lake Linden, you'll be on the beach, within a 15-minute drive of Lake Superior and Houghton County Historical Museum. .This beach vacation home is 20.3 mi (32.7 km) from Michigan Technological University and 10.8 mi (17.3 km) from Aspirus Keweenaw Hospital.

What's nearby

  • Keweenaw National Historical Park Headquarters - 18 min drive - 18.0 km
  • Houghton–Hancock Bridge - 28 min drive - 28.8 km
  • Isle Royale Houghton Visitor Center - 29 min drive - 29.7 km
  • Michigan Technological University - 33 min drive - 32.8 km
  • Nara Nature Park - 33 min drive - 33.6 km

Getting around

  • Hancock, MI (CMX-Houghton County Memorial) - 29 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Partanen's Bar - ‬22 min drive
  • ‪Lindells Chocolate Shoppe - ‬12 min drive
  • ‪Drive - Thru Depot - ‬14 min drive
  • ‪Lakes Lounge - ‬12 min drive
  • ‪Denali Restaurant - ‬11 min drive

About this property

Entire place

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

Lakeside Retreat or Winter Wonderland...You Choose

Are you looking for a vacation to enjoy one of the most versatile lakes in the Upper Peninsula for summer fun, a beautiful landscape to take in fall foliage, or a winter skiing and snowmobiling paradise? If so, you have found your vacation getaway!

Our cottage is in the most perfect location to enjoy all the Copper Country has to offer. We are just a few miles outside of Lake Linden, 48137 Bootjack Road on Portage Lake. Our cottage will host you with a variety of convenient amenities including an outdoor fireplace on concrete patio, open concept full kitchen/dining/living room, 2 bedrooms, mudroom/laundry room, sauna with shower, and one bathroom.

As a summer retreat, the house is just feet from the waters edge with a wonderful sandy bottom for swimming fun. The fall foliage is breathtaking in the autumn months. As a winter wonderland, you can get on the snowmobile trail in under a mile away. Or maybe you want an extended stay to visit your student at Michigan Tech University. We are just over about 17 miles away from Houghton/Hancock. Also, Copper Harbor is just a car ride away!

Please come and enjoy your vacation with us in a new, comfortable, and stylish retreat!
Make yourself comfortable in this air-conditioned vacation home, which features a fireplace and a Smart TV. There's a private patio. A kitchen is outfitted with a refrigerator, an oven, and a stovetop. Complimentary wireless internet access keeps you connected, and a DVD player is provided for your entertainment.
Enjoy recreation amenities such as a sauna or take in the view from a garden.
Guests will find features like internet access and onsite parking.

Property manager

John Kus

Property amenities

Beach

  • On the beach
  • Beach towels

Pool/Spa

  • Sauna

Internet

  • Available in the house: Free WiFi

Parking and transport

  • Parking on site

Kitchen

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Cookware, dishware, and utensils
  • Electric kettle
  • Hob
  • Ice maker
  • Microwave
  • Oven
  • Paper towels
  • Refrigerator
  • Toaster

Dining

  • Dining table

Bedrooms

  • 2 bedrooms
  • Bedsheets provided
  • Sofa bed

Bathroom

  • 1 bathroom
  • Hair dryer
  • Shampoo
  • Shower
  • Soap
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels provided

Living spaces

  • Dining table
  • Fireplace
  • Living room

Entertainment

  • Books
  • DVD player
  • Games
  • Smart TV with cable/satellite channels

Outdoor areas

  • Barbecue grill
  • Firepit
  • Garden
  • Outdoor furniture
  • Patio

Laundry

  • Laundry facilities
  • Washing machine

Comfort

  • Air conditioning
  • Heating

Pets

  • No pets allowed

Suitability/Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • Hardwood flooring in public areas
  • No lift
  • Single level property
  • Smoke-free property

Location highlights

  • In a rural location
  • On a lake
  • On the waterfront

Safety features

  • Carbon monoxide detector (host has indicated there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property)
  • Smoke detector (host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property)
  • Deadbolt lock

General

  • Garden
  • Unit size: 1,000 square feet

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 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 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 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

We should mention

This property does not have elevators

Property is also known as

Lakeside Retreat or Winter Wonderland...you Choose Lake Linden

Lakeside Retreat or Winter Wonderland...You Choose Reviews

Reviews

9.8

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 98 out of 107 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 8 out of 107 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 0 out of 107 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 107 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 1 out of 107 reviews

10/10

Cleanliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Samantha M.

Liked: Cleanliness

Comfy

Excellent and comfortable!
Stayed 5 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Salyna B.

Liked: Cleanliness

Anniversary trip

This was the perfect location for us to site see in the entire Keweenaw peninsula. We also traveled to the Porcupine Mountains and Lake of the clouds all in a day trip. The property was beautiful, clean and modern. The sauna was the perfect ending to the day.
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2024

8/10 Good

Cheryl P.

Fall getaway

We enjoyed our stay very much. It was comfortable, quiet and relaxing. Would stay again in the future
Stayed 5 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Monica S.

Liked: Cleanliness

Absolutely Perfect

We really enjoyed our 5 nights here. Even better than the pictures. We felt right at home and found everything we needed and more.
Stayed 5 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

John C.

Liked: Cleanliness

Bootjack retreat

Enjoyed getting back to Bootjack. Visited family and friends. Accommodations were as described and we had a very enjoyable and relaxing stay.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Elaine R., USA

Liked: Cleanliness

Perfect!!

Totally enjoyed our stay! Beautiful cottage, beautiful view, and John was an excellent host.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Barb C.

Liked: Cleanliness

Awesome

It is such a perfect getaway. Loved being on the water. So comfortable. We just wanted to relax and sightsee for the week. Just perfect. Thank you for having us.
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Gary M.

Liked: Cleanliness

Peaceful Easy Feeling

Quiet, clean, comfortable. The Keweenaw is a wonderful place to visit. This is a great base to do that from.
Stayed 6 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Jon C.

Liked: Cleanliness

Great week by the lake!!

Sweet little cabin by the lake... neat, clean, very comfy, everything we needed. Just what we were looking for for a relaxing weekend UP north. Thanks for sharing with us, John!
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Rhiannon S., Ann Arbor

Liked: Cleanliness

Always exceptional

This is our fourth visit to this property and it has been perfect every time. Clean, comfortable, and easy.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2024

2/10 Terrible

Phil L.

Charged for prior damage!

All was well until the host charged me for “pet damage” on his couch. We did not have a pet and I later found out he had some issues with prior renters that apparently I am being charged $500 for that damage. I suggest anyone staying here document with pictures the condition of the property.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Laurie S.

Liked: Cleanliness

Beautiful Place!

We had a very relaxing stay. The cabin had everything we needed and more. We will be back. Loved the sauna!
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Courtney L.

Liked: Cleanliness

Relaxing Getaway

Great property and neighborhood. Comfortable beds and sauna is a plus. My boy enjoyed the little beach area. John is a nice guy!
Stayed 3 nights in May 2024

8/10 Good

David D.

Liked: Cleanliness

Great getaway House

Beautiful view of torch bay. Nice yard with firepit and sandy beach area. Sauna is a nice feature. Clean and quiet getaway for MTU move out weekend.
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2024

10/10 Excellent

Wendy J.

Liked: Cleanliness

Top of our list!

Beautiful property, set on a quiet lake. Fully stocked with pots, pans, utensils, bedding, etc., we were able to relax and enjoy each others company rather than having to plan “how to” get through the day. We enjoyed nature, seeing a pair of eagles, pair of swans, great blue heron, lots of ducks, turkeys, etc. Excellent location to tour the beautiful Keewanaw peninsula while visiting our son at MI Tech. We will definitely keep this one in our list for return visits.
Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2023

10/10 Excellent

Heidi M.

Liked: Cleanliness

Will be booking here next time!!

We loved everything about this place. So cozy and homey. We enjoyed every last second of the sauna and lake and took as many sauna swims as we possibly could in a week. The location is also just perfect.
Stayed 7 nights in Sep 2023

10/10 Excellent

Dwight B.

Liked: Cleanliness

Very nice cabin in a beautiful location

The owner was extremely helpful. We had one small issue and he had someone there to fix it in under 30 minutes. The cabin is everything it’s advertised to be. If you choose to stay there you will not be disappointed!!!!!
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2023

10/10 Excellent

STELLA M.

Liked: Cleanliness

Amazing Views

This is the cutest cabin with amazing lake views!
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

Marlene B.

Liked: Cleanliness

Perfect location!

Loved our stay and the extra shower in the sauna room. Also loads of kitchen and bath items on hand. We never turned on a tv and didn’t use the sauna. The outside fireplace was amazing until the mosquitoes come. Lots of birds and ducks to watch.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

Jeffrey H.

Liked: Cleanliness

Beautiful

We have stayed here a few different times with other family members. This year it was just my husband and I. It's a great place to stay! Walked the beaches at White City and Lake Superior, hung out with relatives, and just had an amazing week!
Stayed 5 nights in Jul 2023

8/10 Good

David C.

Liked: Cleanliness

Keweenaw Family Vacation

We enjoyed our stay at the cabin on the lake. The cabin was clean and well equipped. It would have been nice to have wifi and satellite TV or the option to stream TV. We loved the sunsets on the back porch with the fire pit.
Stayed 5 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Kerry M.

Liked: Cleanliness

Perfect, quiet getaway

This was our first time in the Keweenaw and it was the perfect place for our family. We have realized that our family of four has outgrown hotel rooms and have never used a Vrbo, so this was our first. Everything was exactly as described. The home was so comfortable, well stocked with everything we needed, good central location near Houghton, and on a quiet lake. We enjoyed quiet mornings with coffee next to the lake listening to the ducks. After hiking all day, the outdoor fireplace was perfect for unwinding and watching the sunset. We had a great, relaxing week. Thank you so much! We will definitely return!
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Stephen H.

Liked: Cleanliness

Best place I’ve rented in the Keweenaw

House was very clean. Beds were very comfortable. House was located close to everything we wanted to see and do. Lakefront was only 50 feet away. Planning on staying there again next year.
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2023

10/10 Excellent

Rick K.

Liked: Cleanliness

winter

Very nice property,was well stocked with everthing you need . Loved the sauna.
Stayed 11 nights in Feb 2023

10/10 Excellent

Jared B., Howell, MI

Liked: Cleanliness

Always a pleasure to stay here!

It is always a pleasure to stay here. Isn't our first time, won't be the last!!! Thanks as always!!!
Stayed 7 nights in Feb 2023