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2 bedrooms1 bathroomSleeps 10

Popular amenities

Washer

Barbecue grill

Kitchen

Air conditioning

Dryer

Pet-friendly

Check-in time

4:00 PM

Check-out time

11:00 AM

Explore the area

Sault Ste. Marie, MI

Soo Locks65 min drive
Kewadin Casino65 min drive
Agawa Canyon Tour Trains73 min drive
Sault Ste. Marie, MI (CIU-Chippewa County Intl.)89 min drive

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10/10 Excellent

We loved our fall getaway at this adorable cabin. The fall colors were gorgeous and the weather couldn't have been bette...

Louis T.

Oct 21, 2023

Rooms & beds

2 bedrooms (sleeps 10)

Bedroom 1

1 Queen Bed and 1 Crib

Bedroom 2

6 Queen Beds and 1 Double Futon

1 bathroom

Bathroom

Toilet · Shower only

Spaces

Deck or patio

Porch or lanai

Kitchen

Outdoor play area

Dining Area

About this property

Waterfront Sugar Island Cabin! Freighters, Fishing. (Formerly Listing # 679160)

2+ Plus Bedrooms, Full Downstairs Laundry And Bathroom. Delightful Setting.
THE JOURNEY: First, arrive on the island with a memorable ferry trip. You will drive right on, and off the ferry, and then be on your way to your lake home!

THE HOME: This newer cedar home features sleeping for 8 comfortably with a 2+ plus bedroom design. Master bedroom downstairs is equipped with a queen bed and closet. The upstairs "plus" bedroom is a full-home loft with 6 queen beds and a futon. Fully equipped kitchen, dining area, and living area together make up the wide open downstairs design with large windows/glass doors overlooking the water. The large wrap-around porch overlooking the water is great for evening gatherings and food on the grill. One full bathroom is nicely located for use by all. Cable television and internet service are provided for your indoor enjoyment. Many board games are provided for your added enjoyment in the evenings or when the outdoor weather is bad.

THE WATER: Just outside the front door, a few steps through the sand, and you are on the beach. Lawn chairs, fire pit, and plenty of room for building sand castles for all. As you relax and enjoy the water and sand, an occasional ship or freighter will pass by so don't forget to bring your camera. These vessels can be from anywhere around the world and are amazing to gaze at. The home does have a dock if you choose to bring a boat. Excellent fishing most all of the year will be all around you. Salmon, Walleye, Perch, Small mouth Bass, and Northern Pike are just some of the many fish species that that are caught on a regular basis. Don't forget your fishing license. If you plan to stray into Canadian water, you will need to follow all Canadian license and fishing rules as well. (please clean fish outdoors only and properly dispose of the remains).

THE WOODS: The wooded lot consists of approximately 11 acres that are beautiful to enjoy for a walk or to explore the terrain. Watch out, you may scare up the many deer, turkeys, and other wildlife that dwell on the Island.

Property manager

Crist A Crosser

Premier Host

Languages

English

Amenities

Kitchen

Washer

Dryer

Pet-friendly

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 11:00 AM

Children

Children allowed: ages 0–17

Events

No events allowed

Pets

Pets allowed

Dogs (50 lbs max) & Cats

Smoking

Smoking is not permitted

Outdoor smoking only is allowed.

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

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 indicated that there is a smoke detector on the property

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

About the area

Sault Ste. Marie

Located in Sault Ste. Marie, this cabin is on the beach. Water Street Historic Block and Agawa Canyon Tour Trains are local landmarks, and the area's natural beauty can be seen at Rotary Park and Bellevue Park. Travelling with kids? Consider Chippewa County Fairgrounds and Fort Creek Conservation Area. 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

Soo Locks - 65 min drive
Kewadin Casino - 65 min drive
Lake Superior State University - 66 min drive
Agawa Canyon Tour Trains - 73 min drive
Algoma University - 77 min drive

Getting around

Sault Ste. Marie, MI (CIU-Chippewa County Intl.) - 89 min drive

Restaurants

‪The Cozy Corners Tavern & Grill - ‬97 min drive
‪Camille's Island Cafe Inc - ‬124 min drive
‪Ann's Cafe - ‬124 min drive
‪Cozy Corners - ‬97 min drive
‪The Wharf - ‬125 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Waterfront Sugar Island Cabin! Freighters, Fishing. (Formerly Listing # 679160) pet-friendly?

Yes, pets are allowed at this property.

What time is check-in at Waterfront Sugar Island Cabin! Freighters, Fishing. (Formerly Listing # 679160)?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Waterfront Sugar Island Cabin! Freighters, Fishing. (Formerly Listing # 679160)?

Checkout is at 11:00 AM.

Where is Waterfront Sugar Island Cabin! Freighters, Fishing. (Formerly Listing # 679160) located?

Nestled on the beach, this Sault Ste. Marie cabin is within 20 mi (32 km) of Crossings at Sault Ste Marie Golf Course, Rotary Park and Water Street Historic Block. Pullar Stadium and History Tower are also within 20 miles (32 km).

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9.6/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

9.8/10

Location

9.8/10

Listing accuracy

10/10 Excellent

Raymond S.

22 June 2024

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

June 15 to 22

Everyone had a great time. Very nice cabin with terrific amenities. The grand kids had a lot of fun on the beach loved watching the ships.

Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Louis T.

21 Oct 2023

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

Freighter Heaven

We loved our fall getaway at this adorable cabin. The fall colors were gorgeous and the weather couldn't have been better! Sunny and cool temperatures so we could explore the area comfortably as a family with our 2 dogs. We especially loved seeing the freighters lumber past the cabin- our favorite times were lounging on the huge porch early in the morning and late at night when the lights from the freighters drifted past. We hope to return for a summer trip! The cabin had EVERYTHING! It was comfortable and cozy- a true gem!

Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2023

10/10 Excellent

Carrie H.

28 Sept 2023

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

Sugar Island 2023

Had a wonderful vacation on Sugar Island. Cabin was just as described. Property Manager responded quickly to my questions. Had a great time fishing. Dogs loved playing in the yard and water. Tons of freighters passed by. Definitely will recommend the place to everyone.

Stayed 5 nights in Sep 2023

10/10 Excellent

Sherry W.

18 Sept 2023

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

Perfect Spot, Perfect Island, Perfect Cabin

We thoroughly enjoyed our stay and came home well rested and relaxed. The cabin is beautiful and the views are gorgeous. We say multiple frieghters going north throughout our stay. We cooked outside every night except the first when we ordered pizza from the bar on the island (which was very good as well). We went to the community market on Saturday morning and bought an amazing blueberry pie from Farendy Farms. This is also who I ordered wood from, so we could have fires in the firepit every night. The mosquitoes were non-existent. We were there in mid-September. We saw the ship museum in Sault Ste. Marie and the Soo Locks on another day. The cabin and beds were extremely comfortable and we slept very well for our entire stay. We will definitely be back! Also, everyone is extremely friendly on the island. Everyone waves at you, it's like living in Mayberry in the 21st century. Truly amazing!

Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2023

10/10 Excellent

Jim C.

7 Sept 2023

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

Lake Freighters Passing Mecca

Great property for a family gathering. Private fire pit, and seating, dock, and pontoon boat available. Prime location to view lake freighters going upbound to the Soo locks. Ample kitchen equipment for family meal preparation. Overall, pleasant scenery and property.

Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

Debbie V.

6 Sept 2023

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Paradise found!

We LOVED the location! Cottage was perfect for our needs. If you are into freighters and sunsets - this is the place for you!

Stayed 5 nights in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

Cory G.

6 Aug 2023

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

Amazing location!

A beautiful home with amazing views! Would definitely recommend and visit again.

Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Patricia B.

2 Aug 2023

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Great

Second time back to the property. Loved as much as the first time!

Stayed 5 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Justin F., Thornton

20 July 2023

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Most beautiful place I’ve ever seen

Incredible! The views of the lake are breathtaking. The cabin is cozy and perfect. Seeing 1000ft cargo ships crawling by is magical. Best vacation we’ve ever had

Stayed 6 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Todd H.

11 July 2023

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Family Vacy 2023

We are previous renters from 2021 and we enjoyed our stay. We enjoyed it so much that we came back this summer and brought our adult children and enjoyed the river, fishing and boating. We traveled to Canada and celebrated the 4th in Sault St. Marie and always enjoyed our quiet evening back at the cabin with the cool breeze coming off the river. Love this place it will not disappoint!

Stayed 10 nights in Jun 2023

8/10 Good

Jamie H.

2 July 2023

Liked: Check-in, location, listing accuracy

Sugar Island

Was great to see all of the ships passing by all week.

Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2023

10/10 Excellent

Raymond S.

21 June 2023

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

June 3 to 10, 2023

We had a fantastic time. The property owners must spray for mosquitoes as they were not too bad at the property compared to other locations on the island. We have already booked our stay for next year!

Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2023

10/10 Excellent

Anna R.

3 June 2023

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

Fabulous

We absolutely enjoyed it. We wish we could’ve stayed longer. It was lovely felt like home.

Stayed 3 nights in May 2023

10/10 Excellent

Craig S.

29 Nov 2022

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

Great cottage on the water

This is a great cottage on the water where to big ships come by frequently. Great place to stay!!@

Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2022

10/10 Excellent

Melissa M.

26 Nov 2022

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

What a great host!

Wonderful home, property, accommodations and the host was great!

Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2022

10/10 Excellent

Jane P.

8 Oct 2022

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

A Cozy Island Paradise with Freighters & Fall Colors

What a fantastic lil getaway we had to Sugar Island! The rainbow of October fall colors were vibrant all over the island. The cabin is beautiful and so cozy, instantly feeling like home away from home. They thought of everything here, keeping it so well-stocked from the kitchen to bathrooms to laundry to beach. The living room is very comfortable with two soft recliner couches, fleece throw blankets and a big screen TV. The kitchen is stocked with every dish and utensil you need, spices and coffee supplies, crockpot, grilling, you name it. The upstairs blew our son's mind, with 6 incredibly comfortable beds to choose from plus a gaming area with comfy couch & big tv - he was in heaven! And then we stepped outside and were just as wowed by the attached screen porch, huge deck, lots of seating, and beautiful beach area. The neighbors on both sides are visible but far enough away to keep to yourself. It was very quiet & peaceful during our stay and felt like we had the whole place to ourselves. The passing freighters were amazing, and such a treat to experience in person so closely! We tracked them on marine tracking online so we could know when they would be passing through, it added a whole level of excitement to our trip. The yard, the beach, the home, the location -- all top notch and overall we were so impressed. We've been to many U.P. vacation rentals with our family and this place quickly became one of our favorites! Thanks so much for sharing this amazing lil piece of Sugar Island paradise with us.

Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2022

10/10 Excellent

Lindsay K.

26 Sept 2022

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

We love this place!!!

Kids, parents, and grandparents all loved the cabin! It is well-kept and stocked with everything we needed plus much more! We immediately felt right at home. The kids loved the upstairs loft and the big window up there! We especially enjoyed playing on the sandy beach, swimming, watching the freighters go by, playing games, and exploring the Sault Ste. Marie area. We took the Valley Camp Ship Tour and were surprised by how much of the ship we got to explore! We would definitely stay here again!

Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2022

10/10 Excellent

William C.

20 Sept 2022

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Get Away

Charming cottage and grounds for all sorts of activities and great for boat watching. Groups greater than two need to be prepared to share a single bathroom. Everything here top notch and organized.

Stayed 6 nights in Sep 2022

10/10 Excellent

Carol M.

9 Sept 2022

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Quiet Place Where the World Goes By

Quiet semi secluded cabin with gorgeous view. Watch ships of all sizes glide by on the opposite shore a couple of times a day. Nice compact kitchen with pots, pans, and all the odds and ends a cook needs Really enjoyed walking the trails at Chase Osborn Preserve and watching the eagles fly by from the deck. Easy to find and the ferry access was super fast.

Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2022

10/10 Excellent

Jessica B., Sparta, Michigan

6 Sept 2022

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Great Stay on Sugar Island

This was our first time on the island & we had a great time watching the freighters go by.

Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2022

10/10 Excellent

Patricia B.

29 Aug 2022

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Fantastic view

This property was great! Wonderful stay with family. Made sand castles with grandson, used the boat, and enjoy the sunshine.

Stayed 5 nights in Aug 2022

10/10 Excellent

Elizabeth B.

9 Aug 2022

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Absolutely amazing!

We really enjoyed this property! Crist was an amazing host. House was spotless. Lake was great! And we loved seeing the freighters go by! Recommend 100%

Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2022

10/10 Excellent

Dustin H., Pinckney, MI

17 July 2022

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Great place

Love the freighter views!

Stayed 5 nights in Jul 2022

10/10 Excellent

Karen R.

9 July 2022

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Beautiful Setting

We really enjoyed our stay. It was chilly & rainy multiple days but we had a good time anyway. Only got to use the boat once but again, that was fun too. Really loved watching the freighters come through & researching them with the grandkids. Owners were vey responsive to any questions I had. Highly recommend a stay here!

Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2022

10/10 Excellent

J W.

2 July 2022

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

We loved this place!

We loved this place. I would definitely stay here next time we are in the area. The house was clean. The kitchen was so well stocked. There was plenty of room for everyone. The beds were very comfortable. We all loved that everyone had a comfy bed to sleep in. The host was responsive and helpful for my questions. Most of all we loved the beautiful property. Everyone... my husband, kids and grandkids, enjoyed sitting/ playing on the beach and on the deck and watching the freighters go by! All agreed it was a very cool experience to see them so close.

Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2022

About the host

Hosted by Crist A Crosser

Why they chose this property

First of all, this large 11 acre wooded lot provides a peaceful and secluded setting. Whether you are just a couple wanting a peaceful week away, or a family with children wanting to make a little noise on the beach, you will find this location to provide a nice private setting to enjoy. One of the very unique attractions are the occasional freighters and ships from around the world that pass directly in front of the home. There are few places where this experience can be enjoyed, and this is one. Experiencing the ferry ride, staying on an island, enjoying the company of family, fishing, swimming, evenings around the campfire, and much much more make this location one of the most unique you will ever find.