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

Waterfront vacation home with kitchen and patio

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Soo Locks Boat Tours, Birdseye Outfitters, and Kewadin Casino are within 5 miles of this charming Ranch style home. Watch freighters sail by the large picture window in the living room or take advantage of a marina just around the corner.

Reviews

9.8 out of 10
Exceptional

Entire home

3 bedrooms1 bathroomSleeps 6900 sq ft

Popular amenities

  • Kitchen
  • Washer
  • Dryer
  • Free WiFi
  • Air conditioning

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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!

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

  • Laundry facilities
  • Washing machine

Comfort

  • Air conditioning
  • Heating

Pets

  • Pet friendly

Suitability/Accessibility

  • Smoking not allowed

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

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  • Air conditioning
  • Parking available
  • Laundry
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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
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

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

Events

Events allowed

Smoking

Smoking is not permitted

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

About the neighborhood

Map
Sault Ste. Marie, MI

What's nearby

  • Crossings at Sault Ste Marie Golf Course - 2 min drive - 1.6 miles
  • Rotary Park - 2 min drive - 1.6 miles
  • Kewadin Casino - 4 min drive - 3.2 miles
  • Water Street Historic Block - 6 min drive - 3.7 miles
  • Soo Locks - 8 min drive - 4.6 miles

Getting around

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

Restaurants

  • ‪McDonald's - ‬7 min drive
  • ‪Taco Bell - ‬7 min drive
  • ‪Clyde's Drive-In - ‬3 min drive
  • ‪Wicked Sister - ‬9 min drive
  • ‪Biggby Coffee - ‬7 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Ranch style, waterfront property! Great for boat watchers. Freighters galore! pet-friendly?

Yes, pets are allowed at this property. Some restrictions may apply, so please contact the property for more details.

How much is parking?

Onsite parking is available at the property.

What time is check-in at Ranch style, waterfront property! Great for boat watchers. Freighters galore!?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Ranch style, waterfront property! Great for boat watchers. Freighters galore!?

Check-out is at 11:00 AM.

Where is Ranch style, waterfront property! Great for boat watchers. Freighters galore! located?

Situated on the waterfront, this vacation home is within 3 mi (5 km) of Rotary Park, Crossings at Sault Ste Marie Golf Course, and Kewadin Casino. Water Street Historic Block and Pullar Stadium are also within 6 mi (10 km).

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

Reviews

Exceptional

All reviews shown are from real guest experiences. Only travelers who have booked a stay with us can submit a review. We verify reviews according to our guidelines and publish all reviews, positive or negative.
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Rating 10 - Excellent. 207 out of 236 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 25 out of 236 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 2 out of 236 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 1 out of 236 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 1 out of 236 reviews

9.6

Cleanliness

9.8

Location

10

Staff & service

8.0

Eco-friendliness

9.0

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

SesiLee C.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Great stay

Perfect stay for our family during the winter months, path was shoveled house was clean and warm.
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Andrea H.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Winter stay

This little vrbo was so nice! It was cozy, warm, and just the right size. Great view, and wells stocked
Stayed 4 nights in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

David R.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Pleasant Stay

Enjoyed our stay. Very clean and conveniently located.
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2023

8/10 Good

Nancy M., Grand Rapids MI

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Lovely spot

We enjoyed our stay here-our second time. Comfy beds and great views.
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2024

10/10 Excellent

Scott M.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Great spot

Very clean, great location, cool view. Thank you
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

phyllis o.

Liked: Check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Nice place

Great view of the boats
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Holly F.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

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

10/10 Excellent

Charlotte G.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Our favorite UP getaway!

We love staying here! Has quickly turned into our favorite UP getaway to watch the freighters and take our own boat on the river as the boat launch is just down the road.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2023

10/10 Excellent

Tina S.

Liked: Check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
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

10/10 Excellent

Jodi J.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Great Stay

Loved this rental! Very homey and super clean. The beds are comfortable and the linens are quality. Add the river view from the patio and this was a perfect home base for a week of UP sightseeing.
Stayed 6 nights in Oct 2023

10/10 Excellent

Tonia H.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Wonderful

It was a wonderful place to stay. The house was clean and had everything we could need for the weekend. We loved the view and the amazing sunrises! Also the LOVED the heated floors! Will definitely be back to stay here.
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2024

8/10 Good

Lisa C.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

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

10/10 Excellent

Alyssa L.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

River stay

This is a beautiful place right on the river, very clean and a nice yard. Bonus that it is dog friendly although mine ended up staying home. Slightly outside of town which we preferred so it was quieter.
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2024

10/10 Excellent

Karen S.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Great location to see freighters!

This is our second time staying here. Great spot to view the freighters coming and going from the locks from inside the home. Love the yard for our dog and the closeness to town.
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2023

10/10 Excellent

Angela G.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

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

8/10 Good

Lisa D.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

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

10/10 Excellent

Tina S.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

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

Laurie L.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Great freighter views

This quaint rancher has a great view of freighters. The home was easy to find.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2023

10/10 Excellent

Keely H.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Dream stay for big ship enthusiasts

Great location, minutes from town and seconds from the marina, with lots of birds and beautiful scenery to see. Beautiful views of the Saint Mary’s River, and great views of the freighters as well. We loved seeing the gorgeous sunrise from big picture window in the living room and from the sweet patio. We’ll definitely be looking to come up for a longer stay!
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2024

10/10 Excellent

Belinda V.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

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

Jason B.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

weekend event

What a wonderful property nice and quiet, beautiful view. Thanks so much.
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2024

10/10 Excellent

Kevin S.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

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

Salvatore P., Ithaca, MI

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Fishing weekend

We had an absolutely beautiful time, and everything was exactly as described. We could not say enough about how much relaxing location this is. We aabsolutely will do again.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

Molly T.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

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

Karin B.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Relaxing

A real hidden gem Wonderful location property well kept I would of loved a fire pit for the cold nights It was a wonderful week
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2023