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Excellent Freighter View!

Waterfront cottage with kitchen and patio

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Front Door
Master Bedroom
Room

Reviews

10 out of 10
Exceptional
2 bedrooms1+ bathroomSleeps 6111.5 sq m

Popular amenities

  • Dryer
  • Washer
  • Barbecue grill
  • Pet-friendly
  • Fireplace
  • Parking available

Explore the area

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Barbeau, MI
  • Place, Kewadin Casino
    ‪35 min drive‬
  • Place, Soo Locks
    ‪37 min drive‬
  • Place, Agawa Canyon Tour Trains
    ‪39 min drive‬
  • Airport, Sault Ste. Marie, MI (CIU-Chippewa County Intl.)
    ‪25 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

2 bedrooms (sleeps 6)

Bedroom 1

1 Queen Bed

Bedroom 2

2 Double Beds

1 bathroom, 1 half bathroom

Bathroom 1

Toilet · Shower only

Bathroom 2

Toilet

Spaces

Deck or patio
Kitchen
Dining area

About this property

Excellent Freighter View!

The Cottage on the Pointe in Barbeau. The St. Mary's River is on two sides. Relax and enjoy the Freighter View. The down-bound Freighters come into view and pass within 100 feet of the property. You can watch each one for approximately 45 minutes depending upon their speed.

- RV parking available with electric hookup
- Beautiful deck
- Peaceful surroundings

- Master bedroom
- Large loft area with bathroom
- Pull-out sofa
- Full kitchen with dishes, utensils and many appliances
- 2 High-def TV's with DVD player and Video Library
- Cable & Internet included (not guaranteed)

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Amenities

Kitchen
Washing machine
Dryer
Pet-friendly
Outdoor space
Parking available

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House Rules

Check in after 4:00 PM
Check out before 10:00 AM
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Children

Children allowed: ages 0–17
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Events

No events allowed
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Pets

Pets allowed
With additional Cleaning Fee of $25.
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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
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 and a deadlock

We should mention

A car is required for transport to and from this property

About the area

Barbeau

Located in Barbeau, this cottage is on the waterfront. 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 Hilton Township Wilderness Area. Looking to enjoy an event or a game while in town? See what's happening at Pullar Stadium or GFL Memorial Gardens.
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Barbeau, MI

What's nearby

  • Lake Superior State University - 35 min drive - 43.0 km
  • Kewadin Casino - 35 min drive - 44.1 km
  • Soo Locks - 37 min drive - 53.2 km
  • Agawa Canyon Tour Trains - 39 min drive - 55.3 km
  • Gateway Casinos - 39 min drive - 55.7 km

Getting around

  • Sault Ste. Marie, MI (CIU-Chippewa County Intl.) - 51 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪The Cozy Corners Tavern & Grill - ‬18 min walk
  • ‪Happy Dog Saloon - ‬11 min drive
  • ‪Cozy Corner - ‬4 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Excellent Freighter View! pet-friendly?

Yes, pets are allowed at this property.

What time is check-in at Excellent Freighter View!?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Excellent Freighter View!?

Checkout is at 10:00 AM.

Where is Excellent Freighter View! located?

Situated on the waterfront, this cottage is within 20 miles (32 km) of Chippewa County Fairgrounds, Crossings at Sault Ste Marie Golf Course and Rotary Park. Kewadin Casino and Water Street Historic Block are also within 20 miles (32 km).

Reviews

10

Exceptional

9.6/10

Cleanliness

9.8/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

10/10

Location

10/10

Listing accuracy
Rating 10 - Excellent. 99 out of 105 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 6 out of 105 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 0 out of 105 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 105 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 105 reviews

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Cheryl H.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Third time we've rented this vrbo. Never disappoints. The fact that the tv wasnt working this time was a minus. But I understand how hard it is to get companies to provide service in the UP. I'm sure we'll be back!
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

mike b., LOWELL

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

The View!

Charming cottage with amazing views. Very well app
Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2020

10/10 Excellent

Dennis L.

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

Freighters

The view of the freighters is amazing! The cottage is clean , quiet & well equipped.
Stayed 7 nights in Oct 2023

10/10 Excellent

David P.

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

Relax in the lane

Pretty much right in the shipping lane, south bound out of Superior. If you love being close to the Great Lakes ships, then this place is awesome. Not much around but the food and staff at the watering hole (Cozy Corners) is a short walk from the cabin.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Joanne G.

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

Amazing for freighter lovers

This was such an amazing place. My husband could talk to one of the boat captains, that's how close the boats get! Corner restaurant is delicious. Cottage had everything we needed. We actually rented it for summer 15 min after arriving this week! Very responsive hosts. Thank u!
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2021
This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

10/10 Excellent

Jennifer H.

Awesome stay

Along with my mother and aunt, we had a wonderful time. The cabin is beautiful, the view is spectacular. There was everything we could ever want and need in the cabin. The three of us had been going to the Barbeau area our whole lives. Staying here brought back so many good memories. The freighters are so close you feel like you could just reach out and touch them. Thank you for the opportunity to cross this off my bucket list and we look forward to staying here again. Jennifer Richville, MI
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2017

10/10 Excellent

Jennifer R.

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

Amazing views and quiet relaxation

This has been the closest I have found a place to stay to watch the ships. They are literally right next to the house! Amazing! It definitely filled up my boatnerd quota. The home is so comfortable with new appliances and fixtures. Fully stocked kitchen to cook meals. Relaxing living area. It is so quiet and peaceful at night. The manager is very friendly and responsive. Perfect distance to drive to see the soo locks, shipwreck museum on Whitefish Point, Taquamenon Falls, Drummond island, and more.
Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Janet C.

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

Best Freighter views

We always enjoy our visit to Barbeau and the Freighter Cabin. We saw at least 30 ships pass by - so close it feels like you could almost reach out and touch them. Waves from the crew and nighttime ship lights are my favorite scenes. The night sky is gorgeous with more stars than we could possibly imagine. Peaceful river scene with fall beauty all around! The log cabin is perfect and cozy. TV and cable worked great - watched the Lions win one night! Cozy Corner Restaurant is always our favorite place to eat when we're not eating in the cabin. See you next year!
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2024

8/10 Good

Cheryl H., Atlanta

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

Will be back!

Absolutely love watching the freighters, tugboats and even a great lakes cruise ship on this visit. Had an issue with the tv.... but not a deal breaker for us. I think it was a remote issue. Property owner tried very hard to fix the problem. No doubt in my mind that we'll be back in the future.
Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2023

10/10 Excellent

Mindy B.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
We had a wonderful time and look forward to coming back! The cabin was beautiful and everything we hoped for.
Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jackie B.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Perfect for family fun and very relaxing. I’ve stayed here multiple times and it never disappoints. Clean, comfortable and has everything you need in a gorgeous atmosphere. I’ll be back soon
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Pablo D.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
We were looking to have up close views of the freighters and this cabin did not disappoint! The freighters are very close. A great time.
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Kathryn C.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Unbelievable freighter views! Lovely log cabin. It was everything we were hoping for. Will return next summer for sure. Great restaurant less than a mile away.
Stayed 5 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Kim M.

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

Getaway

This was our 3rd stay at the log home. We brought another couple to experience the freighter’s! We all had a wonderful time! It is just amazing to see the freighters up close! Thank you for sharing your beautiful home!
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Debra F.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Love this place! Hope to revisit soon
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Dennis L.

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

Pure relaxation!

Exceptional views ,comfort & relaxation.
Stayed 7 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Mike W.

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

St. MARYS RIVER ADVENTURE

We needed a base camp for our boating adventure. This property and location was the perfect spot. The view and closeness to the freighters was exceptional.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

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

Great views

Watching freighters was an amazing experience
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Jeff C.

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

UP trip

2 nd visit. Great experience.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Penny S.

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

A great place for anyone wanting to relax

It was so much fun to see what type of boat would should up next. The location is nice and just a great place to relax. The Falls and the Locks are also something nice to see and do while staying here.
Stayed 3 nights in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

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

Weekend vacation

Communications with the property owner were great. The communications via VRBO were very difficult to follow. Otherwise, the experience was really nice.
Stayed 4 nights in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

John C.

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

Freighter Cabin

We always enjoy our yearly stay at the Freighter Cabin! This year we saw about 23 big freighters passing by so close! The comfy atmosphere in the cabin is relaxing and we always hate to leave! Took a few drives to see fall colors, went to Mackinac Island one day, visited a few UP breweries! Pure Michigan we love it!
Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2023

10/10 Excellent

Jeff C.

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

Freighter view

It was as nice as we hoped.
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2023

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

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

Ship watcher’s paradise

Probably the most well-stocked VRBO I have ever stayed in!
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

Beth J.

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

Stunning

The cabin is absolutely beautiful, and the view is pretty unreal. I’m from the Upper Peninsula, and have seen freighters my whole life — but never like this. It is stunning and pictures can not do it justice. The view is visible from every room, which you will appreciate at sunrise. It’s a beautifully built cabin, and so comfortable you will feel like you’re at home. This is the kind of rental worth booking again and again. We will absolutely be back!
Stayed 5 nights in Jul 2023

About the host

Hosted by Kelly Bailo

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Kelly & Steve Bailo. Kelly grew up in nearby Sault Ste. Marie. She has a family in Barbeau. We both went to Michigan Technological University and we own our own business located in South Lyon, Michigan.

Why they chose this property

We love the UP and watching the Freighters! It is a one of a kind cottage.

What makes this property unique

The view of the Freighters is outstanding! Peaceful location. Great for a family get-away with all generations.

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English
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