Riverside Retreat, sit back and relax...:-)

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Exceptional

Popular amenities

Free WiFi

Kitchen

Air conditioning

Check-in time

4:00 PM

Check-out time

11:30 AM

Explore the area

Sault Ste. Marie, MI

Kewadin Casino5 min drive
Soo Locks7 min drive
Agawa Canyon Tour Trains15 min drive
Sault Ste. Marie, MI (CIU-Chippewa County Intl.)27 min drive

Rooms & beds

1 bedroom (sleeps 6)

Living Room 1

1 Double Sofa Bed

Main Bedroom

2 Queen Beds

1 bathroom, 1 half bathroom

Bathroom 1

Bathtub or shower · Toilet

Half bathroom

Toilet

Spaces

Deck or patio

Porch or lanai

Kitchen

Outdoor play area

Garden

Dining Area

About this property

It’s time to sit back and relax you’re on river time! This 1200 sqft apartment was designed for guests rest, relaxation and fun. Conveniently located near shopping, dining and outdoor activities although you may never want to leave the peace and relaxation. Take in the incredible views of the river from the comforts of patio furniture and umbrella while you watch the massive and majestic ships pass by. Take a steamy hot Sauna then jump into the river to cool off. Book a tour charter on a massive cabin cruiser and just sit back and relax! Breathtaking views in a beautiful apartment makes this an unforgettable riverside destination.

Amenities

Free WiFi

Air conditioning

Kitchen

Washer

Dryer

Pet-friendly

House Rules

Check in after 4:00 PM

Minimum age to rent: 21

Check out before 11:30 AM

Children

Children allowed: ages 0–17

Children shall be watched closely by the water

Events

No events allowed

Pets

No pets allowed, service animals permitted

Smoking

Smoking is not permitted

#1. Please start a load of dishes upon checkout . #2. Quiet time is 10:00 pm to 7:00am. #3. You’re welcome to use the dock and swim area and Sauna

#4 Children must be supervised at all times around swimming area. #5. Absolutely no going out on ice during winter.

#5. This is a self check in property and all guests certify that you are willing and able to follow the instructions that are being provided by VRBO

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

On-site parties or group events are strictly prohibited

Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher, a first aid kit and a deadlock

We should mention

A car is recommended for transport to and from this property

About the area

Sault Ste. Marie

Located in Sault Ste. Marie, this guesthouse is on the waterfront. Museum Ship Valley Camp and River of History Museum are cultural highlights, and some of the area's activities can be experienced at Agawa Canyon Tour Trains and Crossings at Sault Ste Marie Golf Course. Looking to enjoy an event or a game while in town? See what's happening at Pullar Stadium or GFL Memorial Gardens. Make sure you get close to the area's animals with activities such as game walks and birdwatching.

Sault Ste. Marie, MI

What's nearby

Kewadin Casino - 5 min drive
Soo Locks - 7 min drive
Lake Superior State University - 8 min drive
Agawa Canyon Tour Trains - 15 min drive
Algoma University - 19 min drive

Getting around

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

Restaurants

‪Chilly Willy's Sports Bar & Grill - ‬19 min drive
‪McDonald's - ‬7 min drive
‪Taco Bell - ‬6 min drive
‪Wacky Wings Eatery - ‬19 min drive
‪Clyde's Drive-In - ‬3 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Riverside Retreat, sit back and relax...:-) pet-friendly?

No, only service animals are welcome at the property.

How much does it cost to stay at Riverside Retreat, sit back and relax...:-)?

As of 27 June 2024, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Riverside Retreat, sit back and relax...:-) on 11 July 2024 start from AU$428.75, 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.

What time is check-in at Riverside Retreat, sit back and relax...:-)?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Riverside Retreat, sit back and relax...:-)?

Checkout is at 11:30 AM.

Where is Riverside Retreat, sit back and relax...:-) located?

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

Exceptional

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10/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Staff & service

10/10

Amenities

10/10

Property conditions & facilities

10/10

Eco-friendliness

10/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

10/10

Location

10/10

Listing accuracy

10/10 Excellent

Edward M.

25 June 2024

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

Beautiful and cozy!

So, I wanted to tell everyone that all the positive reviews don't do this property justice. The gentleman who owns this is overly generous with the spread he presents his clientele. I mean words and pictures do not do this property justice with the beauty that surrounds you while you are there. I had so many plans to go places and see things while I was there, but it was so comfy and amazingly beautiful that we often just sat and watched the ships pass by. I wish I had the time to stay a few more days. When we weren't enjoying the dock or the big window view of the river, we would play board games (provided by host) which was really welcome considering that my kids never play board games when we are at home. The kayak's kept us busy too and the convenience to the locks and grocery stores yet still being so quiet was amazing. I know I'm leaving out so many positive experiences that its just hard to describe how perfect this property was. Hands down, if you see all the stars in the rating, go ahead and add another two stars to those 5 star reviews cause you will not be disappointed in staying here! Believe me it's WAY better than my words can describe!

Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Amy K.

17 June 2024

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

Perfect/relaxing place to watch freighters

The Soo locks were nice to see but with a bunch of little kids it was nice to have this place to watch shops go by as they came and continue to play in the sand instead of standing with a crowd at the locks. The home was clean and easy to check in/out. The beds were comfortable and the home was spacious for our big family. We loved having a few games to choose from to play together. It was the perfect stop for our family on our UP road trip.

Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Lori C.

17 June 2024

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

Perfect for our family of 3

Came to town for a wedding. Riverside Retreat was fantastic! Relaxing atmosphere, great view, and (important for our family with food issues) we could cook. We want to come back for a future vacation.

Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Rachel M.

7 June 2024

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

Relaxing at it's best!!

What a fantastic stay at Riverside Retreat! Everything was well stocked from the bathrooms to the kitchen. The location was perfect and we all enjoyed sitting outside to watch the ships that went by. Many nights we were up much later than usual waiting for just one more ship to go by! I have already recommended the property to multiple friends and would love to stay again sometime.

Stayed 5 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Cristy B.

2 June 2024

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

So relaxing!

Our stay at this residential retreat on the St. Mary's River in Sault Ste Marie MI was one of the most relaxing and comfortable experiences my husband and I have ever had at a VRBO. It's unique location provides viewing of the Great Lakes freighters coming up and down the river day and night. All the amenities needed for our comfort were provided by our attentive host Marc. We thank him for his hospitality!

Stayed 5 nights in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

Katie K.

30 May 2024

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

Best Place on the River!

This location is perfect for boat watching. The perfect size for a couple people. Great patio to sit in the sun and read or chat. Very cool fire feature for the evenings too!

Stayed 3 nights in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

Sam N.

5 May 2024

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

Clean with a great view

In town for a highschool event at the college. Waaay better than any hotel and well worth the extra 5 to 10 minutes to get into town. Very peaceful.

Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2024

10/10 Excellent

Jonelle B.

2 May 2024

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

Celebration getaway

Beautiful, clean, river getaway. We had a wonderful time tracking the ships and enjoyed watching the variety of birds on the river. The view was amazing and a nice selection of restaurants was a convenient few minutes drive away. Would love to stay there again.

Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2024

10/10 Excellent

Selena W.

24 Apr 2024

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

Great place for a family vacation

Stayed here with my Husband and 3 year old daughter and had a great time. Perfect location on the water. The place was clean and Marc was easy to communicate with.

Stayed 1 night in May 2023

10/10 Excellent

Kimberly P.

23 Apr 2024

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

Hockey Tournament

We had a great stay. Enjoyed watching the river and the wild life in-between games.

Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2024

10/10 Excellent

Martha F.

23 Apr 2024

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

Awesome River views

We had a very nice Soo winter weekend at this rental. Marc was a great host and responded to our questions quickly. Easy to find location. Beautiful river view. Lots of things to see. Clean property. Sauna was fun to use.

Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2023

10/10 Excellent

Lynn R.

23 Apr 2024

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

Beautiful location to watch the ships

Sure wish we had a couple of days to spend here. The home was wonderful, the location perfect for watching the ships pop out from behind the trees, we loved watching the ducks and the eagles. Close proximity to Sault Ste. Marie made it nice. My husband loved the complimentary wine so much, he came home and ordered a case. We will plan on staying here again.

Stayed 1 night in Sep 2023

10/10 Excellent

gabe j.

23 Apr 2024

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

Work Trip

Very nice view over looking he water, the place was very clean, and owner had good communication.

Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2024

10/10 Excellent

Hilary S.

17 Apr 2024

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

Beautiful view & relaxing scenery

The view of the river was so nice in the evenings to watch the sunset. There was great star gazing, and we were able to see some meteors as well. The property was well-managed, and we thoroughly enjoyed our stay.

Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2023

10/10 Excellent

Nicole W.

7 Apr 2024

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

Perfect getaway to relax and explore

This was the perfect spot for our first trip to Sault Ste. Marie. The home was extremely welcoming and we could immediately tell it was freshly cleaned. The view of the passing boats was incredible. My family enjoyed seeing them all pass through the day. This location was great for outdoor hikes, local shopping and dining. I highly recommend! Like previous reviews have stated it did feel like home. Thank you!

Stayed 4 nights in Apr 2024

10/10 Excellent

CATHERINE S.

5 Apr 2024

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

March 2024

In town for my soon to he daughter in laws shower. We have stayed here several times and always enjoy and feel very much at home

Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2024

10/10 Excellent

David W.

31 Jan 2024

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

Exceptional Experience

My wife's mother passed unexpectedly and needed a place for my family of 6 to stay for the memorial service and we were so pleased that they we chose Riverside Retreat. Check in and check out were super easy. The owner had great communication with us. We were blown away with how clean and well thought out the condo was. The owner has thought about everything. He truly gets hospitality and what his guests are looking for. This condo is located right on the river. We actually want to come back in the summer and take advantage of bring on the river and seeing all the freighters go through. This condo brought peace and tranquility to our family as were grieving the loss of our love one.

Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2024

10/10 Excellent

CATHERINE S.

2 Jan 2024

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

Dec 23 to Jan 24

3rd time staying in this lovely home. Very much feels like our home away from home. My son lives up here, so its nice to relax, cook and just enjoy his company. Decent amount of freighter traffic this weekend. See you in March

Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2023

10/10 Excellent

Trudy R.

22 Oct 2023

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

Relax and boat watch

This was not my first time at Riverside Retreat and it will not be my last. Very well kept. Great place to relax and watch the boats on the river.

Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2023

10/10 Excellent

Bruce K.

5 Oct 2023

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

Nice place

Nice place, great views of the big boats. Very convenient to Soo attractions.

Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2023

10/10 Excellent

l j.

20 Sept 2023

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

Very Pleasant !

Property was clean, outside of town so not noisy and busy ! Easy access. Spa was a nice bonus! Watching freighters go by was a treat also !

Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2023

10/10 Excellent

Gary G.

18 Sept 2023

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

Happy Place!!

We love Riverside Retreat. Location is unbeatable. Property is perfect for enjoying the river and watching the ships. Looking forward to 2024!

Stayed 7 nights in Sep 2023

10/10 Excellent

Cheryl S.

5 Sept 2023

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

Beautiful River view

The River Retreat was a great place to stay in SSM. Enjoyed the ships passing by and the outside seating areas. The host was great and very accommodating. I would definitely stay here again.

Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

connie g.

30 Aug 2023

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

Exceptional place to stay...

We were so pleased with this rental. It is right on the river and you can watch the freighters from your living room window. It was clean, quiet and well stocked. I would stay here again.

Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2023