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

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A lakeside view with a wooden deck, outdoor seating, and a house with a balcony.
A paved walkway leading to a grassy area with a wooden deck and a bench.
A two-story building with a sloped roof, a satellite dish, and a welcome sign.
A wooden table with a placemat, a bottle of wine, a ship-shaped decoration, and a sign welcoming guests to Riverside Retreat.
A compact living space with a kitchenette, a dining area, and a large window offering a view of the sea.

Reviews

9.8 out of 10
Exceptional

Highlights

  • The great outdoors
    Guests love the outdoor space here.
  • Beach equipment
    A rare find — beach equipment ready to go for your days by the sea.
  • Overlooking the river
    Guests like the scenic riverfront location.

Popular amenities

  • Patio
  • Barbecue
  • Air-conditioning
  • Washing machine
  • Refrigerator
  • Onsite parking available

Explore the area

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Sault Ste. Marie, MI
  • Place, Crossings at Sault Ste Marie Golf Course
    ‪3 min drive‬
  • Place, Rotary Park
    ‪3 min drive‬
  • Place, Kewadin Casino
    ‪4 min drive‬
  • Airport, Sault Ste. Marie, MI (CIU-Chippewa County Intl.)
    ‪26 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
Number of living rooms
Outdoor play area
Garden
Dining area
Price is avg per night

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Frequently asked questions

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

No, only service animals are welcome at the property.

How much is parking at Riverside Retreat, sit back and relax...:-)?

On-site parking is available at the property.

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).

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

Reviews

9.8

Exceptional

Reviews are presented in chronological order, subject to a moderation process, and verified unless otherwise labelled.
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Rating 10 - Excellent. 213 out of 228 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 8 out of 228 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 5 out of 228 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 228 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 2 out of 228 reviews

10/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Staff & service

10/10

Amenities

10/10

Property conditions & facilities

10/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

10/10

Location

10/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great scenic location
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Clean property and house with great neighbors.
Stayed 6 nights in Sep 2026
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8/10 Good

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Excellent freighter views, outside sauna a nice touch, kayaks for use, good kitchen & baths. Comfortable and plenty of pillows, comfy bed. We'd stay again.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Always enjoy our time at Riverside Retreat. Very quiet and so peaceful watching the river. The freighters are what drew us to this rental and they never disappoint. Looking forward to returning in 2027. Thanks Marc.
Stayed 7 nights in Sep 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Our stay at the Riverside Retreat was great. We were visiting the area to celebrate a 100th birthday and a wedding shower. This location was very convenient and easy to find. The rental had everything we needed from laundry facilities to games for kids. The view of the water was beautiful and we loved seeing all the ship traffic. Many memories were made here and we hope to stay again in the future.
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Repeat customer to this house. Absolutely love the location and the views. Marc is wonderful as a host. The house is so cozy and clean every time. The accommodations such as having pans, cups, coffee pods, just the little things all adds up and helps so you don't have to pack your kitchen sink. We will definitely be back!
Stayed 5 nights in Aug 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great location, property and host!
Stayed 4 nights in Nov 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great place to stay. Feeighters going to and from the Soo Locks go right by. Home is beautiful and well kept. Have stayed before. Will be back
Stayed 3 nights in May 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
This was a fabulous place to stay— quiet right on the lakefront. Everything was just clean and perfect and it was such a relaxing place for us to take a few days off. I highly recommend it. Jaye
Stayed 3 nights in May 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Third time staying here. Lovely location. Boats!
Stayed 4 nights in Mar 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Great view of the river!
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
What a great relaxing place to stay! The view was spectacular. Would definitely stay again.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025
Verified review

8/10 Good

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great place to view ships.
Stayed 6 nights in Sep 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
We thoroughly enjoyed our stay here! We came to the area so I could meet with a homeowner in Brimley about listing their property, and it turned into a wonderful little work-vacation for us.The home was clean, cozy, and had everything we needed. The waterfront view was absolutely beautiful, and one of our favorite parts was sitting by the water watching the freighters pass by. It never got old!The location was perfect, with easy access to everything we wanted to see and do in the area. Most importantly, it gave us a chance to slow down, relax, and enjoy some quality time together.Thank you for sharing your lovely home with us. We made some great memories here and would happily stay again!
Stayed 2 nights in May 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Another great stay. We feel very much at home here.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025
Verified review

6/10 Okay

Liked: Check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Really enjoyed this property as far as location on the river. We came for large ship / freighter watching and this is a great location for viewing!
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2025
Verified review

8/10 Good

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
The home was lovely and the view was fantastic. It was clean and comfortable.
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2025
Verified review

2/10 Terrible

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in
Disliked: Communication, listing accuracy
Marc decided to let drunk family sleep over during our stay. The half bath downstairs connects to the owner’s property, and there is no way for the renter to secure this door (a violation of VRBO’s policies). These drunk guests were blasting music and cooking at 3am, tried to enter our area, which terrified my child sleeping downstairs. Their guest also spent a good minute looking into our car windows, when we were parked at our entrance. Marc was unreachable by me or VRBO, I spent half a day packing back up and on the phone with VRBO to cancel the remainder of my reservation for these safety & privacy concerns.
Stayed 6 nights in Aug 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Pefect location

Loved the view and it was a perfect location for a quick getaway. Size of apartment was great with all the amenities. Would stay again if traveling in the area.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Overalls great visit with great views. Communication through VRBO was not ideal. We didn’t get the access information right away.
Stayed 1 night in May 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Everything was great! Beautiful views especially the sunrise this morning!
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Gorgeous waterfront view 24/7.
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Loved this place!

Very clean and so nice being on the river!
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2023
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Beautiful location.

The house is a little dated but clean and in a great, safe location to explore Sault St. Marie. The owner was very friendly and accommodating.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2025
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10/10 Excellent

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

Beautiful place! Loved the sauna, good location!

Clean, nice place
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2023