The Rocky Shores Retreat was amazing. The house was clean and move in ready! The host responded really quickly to every communication. The addition of the washer and dryer with detergent provided was so appreciated!! We made use of all of the amenities - dock, fire pit, sauna!!! We will definitely book here again!

We had an absolutely amazing time at this beautiful home! Everything was perfect and the hosts were absolutely fabulous with responding to any question or need that arose! Thank you for a memorable week!

This is our third year spending a week at Rocky Shores and we hope to keep coming back. Phil and Lori are great and very responsive hosts. The house fits our group of 13 perfectly. We love fishing and swimming off the dock and enjoying evening bonfires. The location is great with easy access to grocery stores, local restaurants and shops.

Great place to stay. Everything you need and so clean

Amazing property, lots of space, hosts were very accommodating and helpful. Views were spectacular and the amenities of the property were fantastic!

We booked this property based on the access to the trail (2-3 miles away from the property). Unfortunately, due to unseasonal weather the road shoulder did not allow for trail access from the property. Although we looked to the canal as a possible option, some poor ice conditions made this a potentially unsafe option. Ultimately, we ended up trailering snowmobiles each day which had both positive and negative implications. The house had some unexpected perks including a mud room with separate "locker" spaces so each rider could stow their gear. We really appreciated access to a garage for storing and working on snowmobiles (we have learned that this is a rare treat). The sauna was utilized by riders after a long day of riding and was able to warm riders feeling the chill. The sauna had a shower which turned out to be utilized more frequently than anticipated. One of the showers on the main floor lacked privacy due to being in the laundry room surrounded by windows. The other shower/full bath was located inside one of the bedrooms which got a little awkward. The upstairs half bath was rather small and was located between two bedrooms across from two of the open beds which made it also awkward to use in the middle of the night. It was very handy having the laundry and we appreciated the large island for cooking and prepping meals along with the additional seating. The parking was large as advertised. We would recommend marking with a flag or a pole the large rock (covered in snow) at the bottom of the parking as we ended up hitting it with the trailer. Overall we would stay here again in the future, and found the hosts to be very pleasant, responsive and helpful.

This home was perfect for our yearly cross country ski vacation in the Houghton area. Plenty of room for family and friends, and we really enjoyed the sauna after a long day on the trails. We will be back!

Plenty of room in all areas of the house, big parking lot was a huge plus, close to town, overall a great place to stay!

Great location. Property has everything you need to have a large group stay in the Houghton area. Will stay there again!

More than happy with the property .

We enjoyed a wonderful stay in Houghton thanks to Lori and Phil. Accommodations were clean, comfy and well equipped. Hosts were very responsive and easily accessible should any need arise. Thank you again for making our stay easy and enjoyable.

We enjoyed a wonderful stay in Houghton thanks to Lori and Phil. Accommodations were clean, comfy and well equipped. Hosts were very responsive and easily accessible should any need arise. Thank you again for making our stay easy and enjoyable.

We had a good time staying at this home, the owners did a great job helping us with icy parking situation, so we would not have issue to get out every day. The house was very clean, practical, had a big kitchen and great garage space for all our ski bags. The sauna was fantastic! The only small issue was that the lights flickered when we had too many devices working at the same time, which was tiring to eyes later in the day. But the location of the house was very convenient to the ski venue, to downtown and skiing on the canal right next to the house was just priceless! There was a lot of parking space as well! This is the best vacation home for a big family with kids since there are so many beds in the loft for kids to have fun when waking up and going to bed! Thank you!

Went home to Houghton to have a Celebration of Life for my mother. The house was perfect for our family. We were able to share share alot of memories & laughs. The added bonus was the beautiful color of the leaves and the Sauna.

Wonderful property, beautiful view of the water, plenty of space and lots of beds! Very clean house and fully equipped kitchen! Very relaxing weekend! Thank you!

Everything was exactly as advertised. Excellent communication with the host!! Simple check in and check out.

This is a large home, fit the six of us nicely. Great sauna. We made full use of the waterfront location, boating, swimming and kayaking. We also loved the firepit and deck.

This is a very nice place to stay! We went on a lot of day trips to see the beautiful areas of Porcupine Mountains, drives up to Copper Harbor a few times, the beachs and waterfalls! So much to see! The house was a great place to come back to for supper and unwind. The kids had fun fishing and jumping off the dock. The owners were great in response to questions and help. Thanks for a great time. August 2022

I can only say good things about our stay. The house was perfect for our group of 14. The owner was responsive and super helpful with any questions. We spent a lot of time at the house, but also ventured out in all directions to take in the awesome scenery of the UP. I highly recommend visiting this part of MI and staying at this house will only enhance your stay.

We loved our stay in every way ~ It was just perfect for our family!

We had a women's retreat weekend for the ladies from our church at this home! It was a perfect location and very peaceful. We would highly recommend!

We had a women's retreat weekend for the ladies from our church at this home! It was a perfect location and very peaceful. We would highly recommend!

We loved our stay in every way ~ It was just perfect for our family!

Beautiful house on water they had everything you could need for the kitchen!!

Excellent place to stay in the UP!!!

Easy to find. Very close to town. When we pulled up to the house, the view was breathtaking. Better than advertised. Communication with Lori was delightful. She is very thoughtful and kind. We walked in and were greeted by a large mud room with a cubby for each family. The kitchen was our gathering place. We brought the food and the rest was there for us. Comfortable living room and a nice dining table. Beautiful laundry area with a shower and separate bathroom. All quite pretty. One beautiful bedroom with another bath downstairs. Upstairs there are enough beds to house a baseball team, as well as another bathroom. Bedding is very nice. I love all the quilts. Garage was available and there is a sauna that was much enjoyed. It was a wonderful weekend thanks in large part to all of us being able to stay together at this home! Thank you for having our Crew!

Easy to find. Very close to town. When we pulled up to the house, the view was breathtaking. Better than advertised. Communication with Lori was delightful. She is very thoughtful and kind. We walked in and were greeted by a large mud room with a cubby for each family. The kitchen was our gathering place. We brought the food and the rest was there for us. Comfortable living room and a nice dining table. Beautiful laundry area with a shower and separate bathroom. All quite pretty. One beautiful bedroom with another bath downstairs. Upstairs there are enough beds to house a baseball team, as well as another bathroom. Bedding is very nice. I love all the quilts. Garage was available and there is a sauna that was much enjoyed. It was a wonderful weekend thanks in large part to all of us being able to stay together at this home! Thank you for having our Crew!

Lori and Phil are incredible hosts. They were happy to accommodate every need we had. This trip was very sentimental and meaningful to my family and I would not have trusted anybody else to host us. The location is perfect for a stay in Houghton. Even the view from the living room was exquisite in the morning as we sipped our coffee. I couldn’t not recommend this location enough.

Lori and Phil are incredible hosts. They were happy to accommodate every need we had. This trip was very sentimental and meaningful to my family and I would not have trusted anybody else to host us. The location is perfect for a stay in Houghton. Even the view from the living room was exquisite in the morning as we sipped our coffee. I couldn’t not recommend this location enough.

We came up with a group of 4 dads and 5 teenage kids for a weekend of snowmobiling. Property was perfect for our group. Lots of beds, lots of parking. The house was immaculate and it had beautiful views of the portage canal.

House was clean, and perfect for our stay. We had 12 senior men in our group and we brought inflatable beds to add to 8 beds in house. Everything we could think of was available for use in kitchen, bath and living areas. Wi-Fi was strong. Host were great to work with. We would love to stay again. .

Probably my 6th stay, always perfect accommodations no matter the time of year. We were first introduced to Rocky Shores when our son was going to Tech. My son and I have continued to stay here with friends for the past four years for an annual snowmobiling trip. Eight guys everyone gets their own bed! Lori & Phil are great hosts. They check in to be sure everything is right once we arrive.