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

Sault Ste. Marie vacation home with kitchen

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

Reviews

9.8 out of 10
Exceptional

Entire home

3 bedrooms1 bathroomSleeps 6900 sq ft

Popular amenities

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

Explore the area

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Sault Ste. Marie, MI
  • Place, Crossings at Sault Ste Marie Golf Course
    ‪2 min drive‬
  • Place, Rotary Park
    ‪2 min drive‬
  • Place, Kewadin Casino
    ‪4 min drive‬
  • Airport, Sault Ste. Marie, MI (CIU-Chippewa County Intl.)
    ‪26 min drive‬

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About the neighborhood

Sault Ste. Marie

On waterfront.Within 2 miles (3 km) of this Sault Ste. Marie vacation home, you'll find Rotary Park and Crossings at Sault Ste Marie Golf Course. Also, Kewadin Casino is within 3 miles (5 km) and Water Street Historic Block is within 6 miles (10 km).
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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

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!

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Property grounds
Riverside Retreat, sit back and relax...:-)
  • Free WiFi
  • Air conditioning
  • Parking available
  • Laundry
5.0 out of 5, Exceptional, 208 reviews
$203 nightly
The price is $203
Jan 29 - Jan 30
Total with taxes and fees
Riverside Retreat, sit back and relax...:-)

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

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 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

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
Charges for extra guests may apply and vary according to property policy.
A cash deposit, credit card, or debit card for incidental charges and government-issued photo identification may be required upon check-in.
Special requests are subject to availability at the time of check-in. Special requests can't be guaranteed and may incur additional charges.
    This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business, or profession. Parties and events are allowed on site. 

We should mention

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

Frequently asked questions

How close is Ranch style, waterfront property! Great for boat watchers. Freighters galore! to the airport?

This vacation home is 18.4 mi (33-min drive) away from the Sault Ste. Marie, ON (YAM-Sault Ste. Marie Airport) airport, the closest popular airport to the property.

Does Ranch style, waterfront property! Great for boat watchers. Freighters galore! have an airport shuttle?

Airport shuttle services are not available at this vacation home.

Does Ranch style, waterfront property! Great for boat watchers. Freighters galore! offer free breakfast?

This vacation home does not offer free breakfast.

Is there a casino at Ranch style, waterfront property! Great for boat watchers. Freighters galore!?

No, there is no casino at this vacation home, but Kewadin Casino (5-min drive) and Gateway Casinos (15-min drive) are nearby.

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

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

Is there free parking at Ranch style, waterfront property! Great for boat watchers. Freighters galore!?

Free parking is not available at this vacation home.

Does Ranch style, waterfront property! Great for boat watchers. Freighters galore! have a pool?

This vacation home does not have a pool.

Does Ranch style, waterfront property! Great for boat watchers. Freighters galore! have a spa?

There are no spa services available at this vacation home.

How close is Ranch style, waterfront property! Great for boat watchers. Freighters galore! to downtown Sault Ste. Marie?

This vacation home is 3.3 mi away from Sault Ste. Marie.

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

Reviews

9.8

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 208 out of 238 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 25 out of 238 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 3 out of 238 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 1 out of 238 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 1 out of 238 reviews

9.6/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Staff & service

9.4/10

Amenities

9.0/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

6/10 Okay

Dawn W.

Disliked: Cleanliness
Stayed 10 nights in Nov 2025

10/10 Excellent

Angela G.

Liked: Cleanliness
Great location. It snowed a good bit when we were there the host did great with snow removal they kept a path cleared to the backyard, the front sidewalk and driveway were clear. The house was stocked with all the essentials and was clean. Loved the backyard and it felt really private. Would recommend to other.
Stayed 5 nights in Dec 2025

10/10 Excellent

Nathan M.

Liked: Cleanliness
Amazing place especially if you like ships! Could not have been in a better location to see freighters going down the river. Plenty of space inside the house too! Would definitely stay again!
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2025

10/10 Excellent

TannerClan

Liked: Cleanliness
The living room with lots of comfortable seating and an amazing view was our favorite space! The river was beautiful at all times of day and it was so cool to see the freighters going by, early morning in the fog was my favorite. The bedrooms were lovely and comfortable. The kitchen had everything we needed to make a few snacks in the washer and dryer were easy to use. The property is just the right distance outside of town, close and convenient, but still a little removed, slice of peaceful paradise on the river. We have a child in college in Sault Ste. Marie and definitely plan to come back to this property!
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025

8/10 Good

Lawrence K.

Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

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