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

Reviews

9.8 out of 10
Exceptional

Entire home

3 bedrooms1 bathroomSleeps 6900 sq ft

Popular amenities

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

Explore the area

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Sault Ste. Marie, MI
  • Kewadin Casino
    ‪5 min drive‬
  • Soo Locks
    ‪10 min drive‬
  • Lake Superior State University
    ‪10 min drive‬
  • Sault Ste. Marie, MI (CIU-Chippewa County Intl.)
    ‪32 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

  • Kewadin Casino - 5 min drive - 3.2 miles
  • Soo Locks - 10 min drive - 4.6 miles
  • Lake Superior State University - 10 min drive - 4.8 miles
  • Agawa Canyon Tour Trains - 15 min drive - 7.1 miles
  • Sault ste Marie Boardwalk - 16 min drive - 7.3 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!

Property manager

Darlene

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  • Free WiFi
  • Air conditioning
  • Parking available
  • Laundry
5.0 out of 5, Exceptional, 180 reviews
$266 nightly
The price is $266
May 29 - May 30
Total includes 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

  • 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.

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 (14-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. 186 out of 212 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 22 out of 212 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 2 out of 212 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 1 out of 212 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 1 out of 212 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

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

10/10 Excellent

sweetbliss1212

Liked: Cleanliness

Cozy, Comfortable, Clean w/ Amazing Views - we loved it here!

What a cozy lil house with fantastic river views, right out the living room window! Within minutes of getting there we were greeted with a huge freighter going by. We loved the big comfy couch and huge TV. Everything was very clean and well-kept. The owners were great, with good communication and allowed us to check in a little early. They had all the fresh snow cleaned up on walkways before we arrived. Very convenient location to town, on a beautiful large lot right on the river. We would love to come back and experience this place in the summer!
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

SesiLee C.

Liked: Cleanliness

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

Thomas R.

Liked: Cleanliness
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

craig f.

Liked: Cleanliness

Craig

WE enjoyed our stay. Darlene was very nice
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

Patricia E.

Liked: Cleanliness

Serene

This was what I had hoped for...a respite. The cottage was nice, the freighters magnificent, and I was rejuvinated. It was over new year's and doing puzzles and watching out the window was just what I needed. Great for my small dogs and sister.m.m.
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Andrea H.

Liked: Cleanliness

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

Scott M.

Liked: Cleanliness

Great spot

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

10/10 Excellent

Shawn G.

Liked: Cleanliness

Family Thanksgiving weekend

Our daughter attends LSSU so we came to her for the long holiday weekend. Darlene and Jim's place was perfect for our family of 4 and offered all that we needed. We cooked a few meals in the kitchen, enjoyed boat watching out the living room window and enjoyed watching the Thanksgiving football games on the large TV. A big convenience was having the washer and dryer which allowed us to return home with clean cloths. Communication was great! We got a LOT of snow during our stay and Jim did a fantastic job of ensuring the driveway and paths were clear during our stay. I believe on one of the days we battled the snow three times. We greatly enjoyed our stay and would certainly return again!
Stayed 4 nights in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Karen S.

Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2024

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