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

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Smart TV
Property grounds
Fridge, microwave, oven, stovetop
Terrace/patio
Exterior

Reviews

9.8 out of 10
Exceptional

Entire home

3 bedrooms1 bathroomSleeps 684 sq m

Popular amenities

  • Barbecue grill
  • Dryer
  • Washer
  • Kitchen
  • Parking available

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Sault Ste. Marie, MI
  • Place, Kewadin Casino
    ‪4 min drive‬
  • Place, Soo Locks
    ‪8 min drive‬
  • Place, Lake Superior State University
    ‪8 min drive‬
  • Airport, Sault Ste. Marie, MI (CIU-Chippewa County Intl.)
    ‪25 min drive‬

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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!
Our customers tell us they can't get enough of this vacation home's great location. During your stay, you'll be within walking distance of Rotary Park. Features include laundry facilities. The vacation home offers free WiFi and a kitchen.
  • Air-conditioned home with kitchen, washing machine, and patio
  • Free WiFi
  • Amenities include laundry facilities
  • 5 minutes by car from Kewadin Casino and 15 minutes from Agawa Canyon Tour Trains
As a guest of this vacation home, you'll find barbecue grills, a garden, and laundry facilities. The front desk is open around the clock.

Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in the house: Free WiFi

Parking and transport

  • Parking on site

Kitchen

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

  • Laundry facilities
  • 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 are welcome
  • Restrictions apply
  • For more information, you can reach out to the property at the number on the booking confirmation
  • Service animals are exempt from fees
  • Note from host: Dogs are allowed.

Children and extra beds

  • Children are welcome.

Events

Events allowed

Smoking

Smoking is not permitted

Important information

You need to know

This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business, or profession.
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
You will receive an email from the host with check-in and check-out instructions. You will also receive an email from Vrbo with a link to a Vrbo account which will enable you to manage your booking.
If you cancel your booking, you'll be subject to the host's cancellation policy. In accordance with EU regulations about consumer rights, property booking services are not subject to the right of withdrawal.

We should mention

  • To make arrangements for your pet, contact the property directly using the information on your booking confirmation.

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

Reviews

9.8

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 205 out of 233 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 24 out of 233 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 2 out of 233 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 1 out of 233 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 1 out of 233 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

Jon H.

Liked: Cleanliness
Perfect location for our trip.
Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Dawn W.

Liked: Cleanliness
Wonderful home right on the St. Mary River, so we saw freighters go by on their way to the Soo Locks. Clean, organized, and tidy. The only thing we did not like was the small human size furry wolf in the corner of the kitchen as you walked in the door. Very creepy! We put him in the closet during our stay. Inside very clean but outside of house had lots of spiders and webs, only reason for reduced stars on cleanliness. Enjoyed our stay! Very convenient to Soo Locks and Agawa Canyon Train trip.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Mary Beth D.

Liked: Cleanliness
We had a wonderful stay! The house is clean and the location is wonderful for boat watching! Would highly recommend!
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

David H.

Liked: Cleanliness
Nice
Stayed 5 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Lynnette S.

Liked: Cleanliness
We loved it, great location on the river. Saw several freighters. Beautifully decorated. Very cozy. The kitchen had everything we needed. We definitely will do it again next year for our fall conference.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2025

8/10 Good

Darlene H.

Liked: Cleanliness
My family and I visit every year. This is by far the best stay yet. Freighters not far from the back door. Not in the city but close enough to be very convenient. Very homey, comfortable. The only negative, some of the towels in the bathroom could be replaced. They were really thin. Overall, very much enjoyed our stay and would absolutely stay again
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Belinda V.

Liked: Cleanliness
Very nice house, great location - close to the locks, carbide dock and Rotary Park to view the freighters. Can also see freighters go past the house. Host very accesible if there are questions. Would definitely rent again.
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Bill T.

Liked: Cleanliness
What a wonderful relaxing place. We look forward to staying there again.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Sherri B.

Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jan J.

Liked: Cleanliness
Beautiful place with great views. Will stay here again.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

matt c.

Liked: Cleanliness
We had a wonderful stay at this lovely place near the river. The location was peaceful and offered beautiful views, making it a perfect spot to relax. One of the highlights was watching the freighters and other boats pass by—it was surprisingly fun and added a unique touch to our visit. We found ourselves frequently checking the marine traffic app to see when the next vessel would come through, which made the experience even more enjoyable. Highly recommended for anyone who loves being close to the water and watching river traffic!
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Lance A.

Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025

8/10 Good

Ted B.

Liked: Cleanliness
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

DAVID R W.

Liked: Cleanliness

1st Sault stay

Everything was as described. Freighters were frequent and fun to watch (down load Marine Traffic app.) Town was close and plenty of choices to eat. Great time was had.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Anita C.

Liked: Cleanliness

Watching the freighters go by…

Excellent house on the St Mary’s River, saw many freighters go by. Location is excellent as it is close to downtown also for great restaurants and the locks. Spotless house, well-cared for. Would like to return again.host is very good at communicating.Highly recommend.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

David B.

Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Greg P.

Liked: Cleanliness

Golf Trip Stay

Nice cozy place, right on the river with amazing views. We definitely stay there again.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Ron S.

Liked: Cleanliness
Great place to relax.
Stayed 4 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jan J.

Liked: Cleanliness
Love the peaceful stay. Will absolutely book again
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Janet M., Portage, MI

Liked: Cleanliness
Our stay was way too short!! One week was not enough!!If you're a Boatnerd you'll love watching all the Lake Freighters, Coast Guard Vessels and others going by. The house was well equipped for cooking in and the beds and living areas very comfortable. The Soo Locks are less than 4 miles away as is the shopping district for souvenirs and a cup of your favorite coffee or a meal. Thanks for the privilege of staying in this beautiful home.
Stayed 7 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Katie K.

Liked: Cleanliness

Perfect little house on the river

Great for watching freighters on the river. Excellent living room furniture and large backyard!
Stayed 2 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Renee O.

Liked: Cleanliness

The Cardinal’s Nest was Perfect

Having a fully equipped home away from home was perfect for our family vacation. So much better than a hotel!
Stayed 2 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

CYNTHIA S., Marinette USA

Liked: Cleanliness

Relax...

Darlene was fantastic to work with. Answered our questions immediately. Our VRBO was very clean, bed was extremely comfortable...supplied with anything one could need...freighters interesting and fun to watch...having coffee out front chitchatting with our family awesome! We will stay again. Thank you Darlene for sharing your home with us!
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

John G.

Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2025

8/10 Good

Lisa C.

Liked: Cleanliness

A place by the water

The host was gracious and had great communication. The place was clean and spacious. We needed salt for the sidewalk and extra toilet paper but they were both easy to locate in the hall closet and cupboards. Thank you for the sticker and postcard gifts!
Stayed 4 nights in Mar 2025