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Freighters in front yard! Private Sandy Beach - Large Deck - Best View on River

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Your own private, sandy beach!  One of the few properties with shallow water.
Not only freighters, but cruise ships, tour boats, speed boats, jet skis, etc.
New counter tops, sink, lighting, etc completed in 2024.
New counter tops, sink, lighting, etc completed in 2024.
View of the family room from the kitchen.

Reviews

9.8 out of 10
Exceptional
3 bedrooms2+ bathroomsSleeps 61800 sq ft

Popular amenities

  • Dryer
  • Washer
  • Barbecue grill
  • Parking available
  • Fireplace
  • Kitchen

Explore the area

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Sault Ste. Marie, MI
  • Kewadin Casino
    ‪9 min drive‬
  • Soo Locks
    ‪14 min drive‬
  • Lake Superior State University
    ‪14 min drive‬
  • Sault Ste. Marie, MI (CIU-Chippewa County Intl.)
    ‪36 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

3 bedrooms (sleeps 6)

guest room

1 Queen Bed

Master

1 Queen Bed

Waterfront Room

1 Double Bed

2 bathrooms, 1 half bathroom

Hall Bathroom

Bathtub or shower · Toilet

Laundry room bath

Toilet

master

Toilet · Shower only

Spaces

Deck or patio
Porch or lanai
Kitchen
Separate dining area
Garden

About this property

Freighters in front yard! Private Sandy Beach - Large Deck - Best View on River

***Three bedrooms; 2 queens and one double bed total.***
Located 4 miles from downtown Sault, MI is our little piece of heaven! Situated on the lower St. Mary's River, you'll have a private sandy beach to swim, tan, fish, or even snowmobile and ski in the winter.
One of the very few properties with shallow water for the whole family to enjoy. Sit on the newly constructed deck and become a "boat nerd" while marveling at the gentle giants traveling the river. Close enough to run downtown for dinner, yet secluded enough for a private family vacation!
The house was built in 1984 by our local high school. We have knocked out walls, installed new lighting and ceiling fans in every room, new toilets, new mattresses and linens, a new deck, new paint throughout the whole house, new stainless appliances, a new gas grill on the deck, new dryer, and a combination kcup/traditional coffee maker.
There is a wheelchair ramp at the front door, and the master bathroom is wheelchair accessible.

Wifi is enabled throughout the house.
We have named this property Mohawk Acres. It's located on the site of the former Mohawk Supper Club and Taffey Abel Lodge.
Clarence "Taffy" Abel didn't start playing hockey until his late teens. In a few short years he became the flag bearer for the 1924 US Olympic team, the only Native American flag bearer, the first American born NHL player, winner of the Olympic silver medal in 1924, and two Stanley Cups in his 8 years in the NHL.
He returned to the Sault to coach and opened a supper club called Taffy's Lodge. The Detroit Red Wings ran their summer camp in the Sault at the Pullar arena from 48-58. Legend has it that many of the players and coaches spent some "quality" at Taffy's place!
Taffy passed away in 1964. The Lake Superior State hockey arena is now named after Taffy. Be sure to check out a game when you're in town!

Property manager

Diana Gaines
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Amenities

Kitchen
Washer
Dryer
Free WiFi
Outdoor space
Parking available

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House Rules

Check in after 3:00 PM
Minimum age to rent: 21
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

No pets allowed
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Smoking

Smoking is not permitted

Important information

You need to know

This property is managed by a private host (a party not acting within their trade, business or profession). EU consumer law, including the right of withdrawal, will not apply to your booking. The cancellation policy set by the private host will cover your booking.
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 indicated that there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property
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

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 holiday home is on the beach. Notable landmarks in the area include Soo Locks and Agawa Canyon Tour Trains. Travelling with kids? Consider Fort Creek Conservation Area, or check out an event or a game at Pullar Stadium.
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Sault Ste. Marie, MI

What's nearby

  • Kewadin Casino - 9 min drive - 7.7 km
  • Water Street Historic Block - 12 min drive - 9.2 km
  • Soo Locks - 14 min drive - 10.7 km
  • Lake Superior State University - 14 min drive - 11.0 km
  • Agawa Canyon Tour Trains - 19 min drive - 14.7 km

Getting around

  • Sault Ste. Marie, ON (YAM-Sault Ste. Marie Airport) - 37 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪McDonald's - ‬10 min drive
  • ‪Clyde's Drive-In - ‬7 min drive
  • ‪Mulligan's Irish Pub - ‬24 min drive
  • ‪Taco Bell - ‬10 min drive
  • ‪Sandro's - ‬24 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Freighters in front yard! Private Sandy Beach - Large Deck - Best View on River pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

What time is check-in at Freighters in front yard! Private Sandy Beach - Large Deck - Best View on River?

Check-in begins at 3:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Freighters in front yard! Private Sandy Beach - Large Deck - Best View on River?

Checkout is at 10:00 AM.

Where is Freighters in front yard! Private Sandy Beach - Large Deck - Best View on River located?

Nestled on the beach, this Sault Ste. Marie holiday home is within 6 mi (10 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).

Reviews

9.8

Exceptional

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Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 88 reviews

9.6/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Amenities

10/10

Property conditions & facilities

10/10

Check-in

9.8/10

Communication

10/10

Location

9.8/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Kelly G.

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

north vacation

very nice place and location ,lots of things to see and do
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Roger W.

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

great vacation home

nice clean house. Great beach and view of lake freighters Enjoyed our stay and hope to be back next year.
Stayed 14 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Brenda K.

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

Freighter Heaven!

Such a beautiful spot to view freighters and enjoy being outdoors. Inside has everything you need and then some. Plenty of room and beautiful rooms.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Michael R.

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

Excellent vacation

Very private and wooded property on the River with a neat sand beach and great views of interesting maritime traffic. Close to town yet feels off in the woods. Repeat visitor!
Stayed 16 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Dorothy F.

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

Time on the River.

We had a wonderful stay. This was a perfect VRBO for our family. The host is perfect to work with. We look forward to watching the freighters.We look forward to future stays.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Brian B.

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

Clean, comfortable, classy

I always look forward to coming back to this home on the St Marys River. Perfect location just fifteen minutes from the Soo Locks. Very comfortable with lots of space. Very nice deck with lots of comfortable chairs for freighter watching. The owner is always making improvements. It’s a pleasure to visit.
Stayed 7 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Bill S.

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

Perfect place!

The property had everything we needed and more!
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Marianne M.

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

Great Location

Wonderful house right on the St Mary's River with a great view of the many freighters passing by. Close to town for dinner or shopping. We enjoyed our stay there.
Stayed 6 nights in Sep 2023

10/10 Excellent

Miriam W.

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

Another great visit

This is the third year I've stayed at this property, and I'm already booked for next summer. Comfortable, lovely, well stocked home. Loved the improvements made since last year. Enjoy watching the freighters from the large deck. And it's close if you want to head into town for dinner or other activities. It's a perfect getaway!
Stayed 5 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Roger W.

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

great time

house was clean and have great view of freighters from deck. we will be back again next year.
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Jeff B.

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

Family getaway

Great place for a quiet weekend getaway. Very clean!
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2023

10/10 Excellent

Brenda K.

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

Freighter Paradise

This is the second time I've stayed in this location and have already booked another trip. Beautiful home on a perfect freighter viewing lot in an amazing town with lots to see. The home was very clean and had everything we needed. No complaints!
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Karen D.

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

Beautiful property

We loved our stay. We truly enjoyed watching the freighters right from the deck! The beach was amazing, the house was clean, and the deck was large enough for a bonfire and the six of us to relax and unwind.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2023

10/10 Excellent

Kristina W.

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

Great property!

We stayed for five days this year and we always enjoy this residence. This year it was hot so we took full advantage of the shallow beach, cold water and large deck. We had a great time!
Stayed 5 nights in Jun 2023

10/10 Excellent

Bev W.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, listing accuracy
Disliked: Location

Great views of freighters

We enjoyed the deck and fire pit and modern kitchen appliances in addition to the vintage decor. Furniture was all very comfortable and rooms were large enough to spread out. Master bedroom was well equipped for handicap use. Being close to Sault st Marie gave us options for tourist places to visit. Using the app for freighters gave us the chance to observe many ships going by. We also saw an eagle on the beach twice.
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Deborah R.

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

Wonderful stay

Beach on the river with the best freighter views Very private property with large trees and nature. The home was clean, comfortable and well appointed. We are returning next summer!
Stayed 14 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Douglass J.

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

Exceeded expectations

Spent three amazing nights. Wanted a place where my 97 year old mother could watch freighters. Could not have found a better place. Exceptionally clean and well stocked. Charming up north decor. Master bedroom has a thoughtfully laid out handicap accessible bathroom. Location was excellent for riding my bicycle, went to Sugar Island on one of my rides. My wife and I will definitely return.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2024

8/10 Good

Cindy B.

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

Freighter in your front yard

We enjoyed watching freighters go by and having a fire on the deck. Great location !
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2023

10/10 Excellent

Floyd H.

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

Lots of big boats

Great house and location. Surrounding trees give a real feeling of seclusion. Surreal having a full size cruise ship glide by on the river. We enjoyed our stay.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2023

10/10 Excellent

Jordan S., Denver, CO

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

Returning visitor

Just the way we left it last year, hope we are able to return for years to come! Thank you Diana
Stayed 3 nights in May 2023

10/10 Excellent

Craig F.

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

Wonderful Stay

We thoroughly enjoyed our stay at Mohawk. Great location! We enjoyed the freighters, kayaking, sitting on the deck. Very relaxing and quiet! The home is cozy with many local artifacts throughout the home. Well maintained and the communication was excellent with the owner. Wr look forward to staying again next year!
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2021

10/10 Excellent

Brenda K.

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

Freighter Heaven

Perfect location for watching freighters. They feel like they are in the front yard. Beautiful home with plenty of room and all the supplies needed to have a relaxing stay. I've already booked another stay for next summer.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2023

10/10 Excellent

Dorothy F.

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

Perfect

Our week was perfect! Our family looks forward to this week all year! The location is beautiful. The deck, river and boats, what else do you need? We look forward to next year.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Megan W.

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

Soo vacation 2023

We had the best time during our stay. Home and property was beautiful. We were able to sit on the deck, relax and watch the freighters go by. Kids enjoyed the sandy beach and chasing the waves as the boats went by. Home had everything we needed and was very comfortable. Host was very easy to communicate with. We will definitely be back!
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2023

10/10 Excellent

Robert G.

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

Clean and Great Views

The property is wonderful. The amenities were thoughtful and plenty. It was clean and the beds were very comfortable. The view of Saint Marys River were spectacular. We were only there for one night and the next freighter came past around 2am, but we were out there watching it as we didn’t want to miss it. Even at night it, it was an amazing view. My only wish would be for a later checkout, but other than that it was a great experience and would love to stay again.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2023

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