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

Waterfront holiday 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 684 sq m

Popular amenities

  • Kitchen
  • Washing machine
  • Dryer
  • Free Wi-Fi
  • Air-conditioning
The current price is NZ$393
includes taxes & fees
1 Jan - 2 Jan 2026

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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 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

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  • Air-conditioning
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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 are allowed
Service animals are welcome, and are exempt from fees
Restrictions apply; for more information contact the property on 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 area

Map
Sault Ste. Marie, MI

What's nearby

  • Crossings at Sault Ste Marie Golf Course - 2 min drive - 2.6 km
  • Rotary Park - 2 min drive - 2.6 km
  • Kewadin Casino - 4 min drive - 5.2 km
  • Water Street Historic Block - 6 min drive - 5.9 km
  • Soo Locks - 8 min drive - 7.4 km

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
  • ‪Dairy Queen - ‬20 min drive
  • ‪Wicked Sister - ‬9 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 does it cost to stay at Ranch style, waterfront property! Great for boat watchers. Freighters galore!?

As of 20 Dec 2025, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Ranch style, waterfront property! Great for boat watchers. Freighters galore! on 1 Jan 2026 start from NZ$392.56, including taxes and fees. This price is based on the lowest nightly price found in the last 24 hours for stays in the next 30 days. Prices are subject to change. Choose your dates for more accurate prices.

How much is parking at Ranch style, waterfront property! Great for boat watchers. Freighters galore!?

On-site 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!?

Checkout is at 11:00 AM.

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

Situated on the waterfront, this holiday home is within 3 miles (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 miles (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 travellers 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

Jan J.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Beautiful place with great views. Will stay here again.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Greg P.

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

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, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great place to relax.
Stayed 4 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Belinda V.

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

Jan J.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Love the peaceful stay. Will absolutely book again
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2025

8/10 Good

Darlene H.

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

DAVID R W.

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

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

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

Renee O.

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

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

matt c.

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

Anita C.

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

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

Katie K.

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

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

Janet M.

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

Greg

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

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

craig f.

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

Craig

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

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

8/10 Good

Cindy D.

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

Great location

Need luggage racks. We would stay there again.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 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

Nancy M., Grand Rapids MI

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

Beautiful spot on the river

Very comfortable, spotless, beautiful location.
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2023

10/10 Excellent

Brooke L.

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

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

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

CYNTHIA S.

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

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