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Ranch style, waterfront property! Great for boat watchers. Freighters galore!

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Terrace/patio
3 bedrooms, free WiFi, bed sheets
Smart TV
Exterior

Reviews

9.8 out of 10

Exceptional

Entire home

3 bedrooms1 bathroomSleeps 6900 sq ft

Popular amenities

  • Washer
    Washer
  • Parking available
    Parking available
  • Barbecue grill
    Barbecue grill
  • Outdoor Space
    Outdoor Space
  • Pet friendly
    Pet friendly
  • Kitchen
    Kitchen

Explore the area

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Sault Ste. Marie, MI
  • Rotary Park
    3 min drive
  • Kewadin Casino
    5 min drive
  • Water Street Historic Block
    6 min drive
  • Sault Ste. Marie, MI (SSM-Sault Ste. Marie Municipal)
    8 min drive

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Riverside Retreat, sit back and relax...:-)

Free WiFi
Air conditioning
Parking available
Microwave
5.0 out of 5, Exceptional, (175)
The price is $220
per night
$337 total
includes taxes & fees
Dec 8 - Dec 9
Riverside Retreat, sit back and relax...:-)

About the neighborhood

Sault Ste. Marie

When you stay at this vacation home in Sault Ste. Marie, you'll be on the waterfront, within a 5-minute drive of Rotary Park and Crossings at Sault Ste Marie Golf Course. .This vacation home is 2.4 mi (3.9 km) from Kewadin Casino and 3.5 mi (5.6 km) from Water Street Historic Block.
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What's nearby

  • Kewadin Casino - 5 min drive - 2.5 miles
  • Pullar Stadium - 6 min drive - 3.6 miles
  • Soo Locks - 7 min drive - 4.1 miles
  • Lake Superior State University - 8 min drive - 5.0 miles
  • Agawa Canyon Tour Trains - 15 min drive - 9.6 miles

Getting around

  • Sault Ste. Marie, ON (YAM-Sault Ste. Marie Airport) - 33 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪McDonald's - ‬7 min drive
  • ‪Clyde's Drive-In - ‬3 min drive
  • ‪Mulligan's Irish Pub - ‬20 min drive
  • ‪Taco Bell - ‬7 min drive
  • ‪Tim Hortons - ‬20 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.

Ranch style, waterfront property! Great for boat watchers. Freighters galore!

Within 5 miles of Downtown Sault Ste. Marie, this 3 Bedroom, 1 Bathroom, Ranch style home is situated on the St. Mary's River System!
The large picture window in the living room, makes it very easy to watch the freighters and other boat traffic go by. Plus! If you have your own boat, there is a marina less than 1/4 mile away!
Other attractions less than 5 miles away are the Kewadin Casino, Clyde's Drive-In, Birdseye Outfitters, The Tower of History, Valley Camp Museum and the Soo Locks Boat Tours!
Make yourself comfortable in this air-conditioned vacation home, featuring a kitchen with a refrigerator and an oven. There's a private patio. Complimentary wireless internet access keeps you connected, and a Smart television is provided for your entertainment. Conveniences include a microwave and a coffee/tea maker.
Take in the views from a garden and make use of amenities such as barbecue grills.
Guests will find features like internet access and onsite parking.

Property manager

Darlene

Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in the house: Free WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • Parking on site

Kitchen

  • Blender
  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Cookware, dishware, and utensils
  • Dishwasher
  • Microwave
  • Oven
  • Paper towels
  • Refrigerator
  • Stovetop
  • Toaster

Dining

  • Dining table

Bedrooms

  • 3 bedrooms
  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • 1 bathroom
  • Shower
  • Soap
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels provided

Living spaces

  • Dining table
  • Living room

Entertainment

  • Smart TV with cable/satellite channels

Outdoor areas

  • Barbecue grill
  • Garden
  • Outdoor furniture
  • Patio

Laundry

  • Laundromat nearby
  • Washing machine

Comfort

  • Air conditioning
  • Heating

Pets

  • Pet friendly

Suitability/Accessibility

  • Smoke-free property

Location highlights

  • Near a health/beauty spa
  • Near a hospital
  • Near the marina
  • On the waterfront

Things to do

  • Birdwatching nearby
  • Casino nearby
  • Fishing nearby
  • Golfing nearby
  • Hiking/biking trails nearby
  • Ice skating nearby
  • Kayaking nearby
  • Motor boating nearby
  • Sledding nearby
  • Swimming nearby
  • Wildlife walks nearby

Safety features

  • Carbon monoxide detector not reported (host has not indicated whether there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property; consider bringing a portable detector)
  • Smoke detector not reported (host has not indicated whether there is a smoke detector on the property)

General

  • Garden
  • Unit size: 900 square feet

Policies

Check-in

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

Check-out

Check-out before 11:00 AM

Special check-in instructions

You will receive an email from the host with check-in and check-out instructions

Pets

Pets allowed
Service animals are welcome, and are exempt from fees
Restrictions apply; for more information contact the property at the number on the booking confirmation
Note from host: Dogs are 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
Parties and events are allowed on site
Host has not indicated whether there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property; consider bringing a portable detector with you on the trip
Host has not indicated whether there is a smoke detector on the property
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

Ranch style, waterfront property! Great for boat watchers. Freighters galore! Reviews

Reviews

9.8

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 174 out of 199 reviews" "
Rating 8 - Good. 21 out of 199 reviews" "
Rating 6 - Okay. 2 out of 199 reviews" "
Rating 4 - Poor. 1 out of 199 reviews" "
Rating 2 - Terrible. 1 out of 199 reviews" "

9.6/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Staff & service

9.4/10

Amenities

9.0/10

Property conditions & facilities

8.0/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Christine B.

Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Molly T.

Liked: Cleanliness
A Gem!
Quiet, clean, beautiful, the puctures don't do this property justice! Only minor complaint, was additional blankets would be great for those always cold people.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Belinda V.

Liked: Cleanliness
Great View of Freighters
The house is very nice. The furniture is comfortable, the TV had a good selection of channels. The yard is spacious and the view of the freighters going past on the river was awesome! The location was great; close to the locks, Rotary Park and the grocery store. Darlene was
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Tina S., Traverse City, Michigan

Disliked: Cleanliness
Perfection
The Soo is a favorite for me and this place just adds to it. Perfect spot. Quiet with great freighter viewing. Second time here and many more to book!
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2024

4/10 Poor

Anne B.

Liked: Cleanliness
Too HOT!!
The listing stated air conditioning. I thought that meant central air, not the small A/C unit in the kitchen window! How does VRBO monitor the accuracy of the listing?
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Lori R.

Liked: Cleanliness
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2024

8/10 Good

Dorothy S.

Comfortable
Very nice place, to many cob webs though, in the lights and ceiling corners
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

JEANNE T.

Liked: Cleanliness
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Tina S., Traverse City, Michigan

Liked: Cleanliness
Perfect spot
The house location was ideal for our needs. I loved watching the freighters. The house was just a described with a few upgrades (washer and dryer) than what is pictured. Well equipped and beds were comfy. We definitely will be back!
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Miriam R.

Liked: Cleanliness
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Kevin S.

Liked: Cleanliness
Great location
What a great place to have as a home base for any Sault Ste. Marie experience. The drive into town is quick and scenic. If you just want to stay in, the views over the water are gorgeous and peaceful. Darlene is very responsive and helpful. Looking forward to returning for another stay to explore more of the UP!
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

William H.

Liked: Cleanliness
Stayed 2 nights in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

Angela G.

Liked: Cleanliness
Overnight
The view from the backyard was amazing! It was a relaxing way to end the day. The house was cozy and adorable.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

phyllis o., ST. Johns MI

Nice place
Great view of the boats
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Brooke L.

Liked: Cleanliness
Short getaway
We had a great stay! We loved watching the ships go by from the house! We wished we had booked this house for longer! Would certainly book again!
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Barb T.

Liked: Cleanliness
Stayed 4 nights in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

Patti H.

Liked: Cleanliness
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Holly F.

Liked: Cleanliness
Amazing views of freigho
Stayed one night with the family on way back down to lower peninsula, loved the cute house, cleanliness and freighter views from back window!
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2024

8/10 Good

Lisa D.

Liked: Cleanliness
Beautiful View & Many Freighters
This has a beautiful view, we saw 9 freighters in our one night stay. My son fished from the seawall.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2024

8/10 Good

Cindy D.

Liked: Cleanliness
Great location
Need luggage racks. We would stay there again.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Jeanne L.

Liked: Cleanliness
Watch the boats
We booked this place because from previous trips I knew it was located as advertised where you can watch boats right from the front of the house. House fit our needs very well.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Greg

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Nice place for ship watching easy to get to town
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Pamela A.

Liked: Cleanliness
By far the nicest location
We enjoyed the Cardinal Nest, my husband is a ship geek and watched the ships pass by the river, day and night. We enjoyed the view of the deer, geese, mallards, loons and the occassional eagles. 3 miles from town, easy drive to the locks. Highly recommend, the house was comfortable and the huge picture window off the living room was amazing. We we revisit this location again.
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2024

8/10 Good

Sara W.

Liked: Cleanliness
Relaxing in Sault Ste. Marie
The house was easy to find. The views are amazing! It was a great place to rest after spending the day on a Soo Locks tour. There was only one bathroom. Also, the grass area for viewing the freighters has had lots of geese so be careful where you step.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Michelle S.

Liked: Cleanliness
Girls get-a-way
This was a girls weekend for my mom, her sister and my friend. The property is very nice and there is a nice place to sit where you can watch the boats pass by. The large picture window in the living room is also great for this. The seating in the living room is great for relaxing and visiting. Appreciated the timely and clear communication with the host.
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2024