Kate's Canalside Cottage

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A calm water body with a narrow path and a striped pole, surrounded by trees and residential buildings.
A house with a patio area featuring a fire pit, red Adirondack chairs, and a picnic table.
A neatly made bed with a quilt, pillows, and a bedside table with a lamp and a plant.
A living room with a piano, a glass coffee table, a beige sofa, and a dark armchair.
A dining area with a glass-top table, wooden chairs, and a decorative centerpiece.

Reviews

9.8 out of 10
Exceptional

Highlights

  • Made for relaxation
    Top-rated for comfort — guests feel right at home here.
  • Games
    A rare find - enjoy a variety of games available on-site.
  • Centrally-located
    You're never far from where you need to be with this convenient location.

Popular amenities

  • Patio
  • Toys
  • Barbecue grill
  • Pet-friendly
  • Air-conditioning
  • Refrigerator

Explore the area

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East China, MI
  • Place, Cottrellville Park
    ‪9 min drive‬
  • Place, Algonac State Park
    ‪12 min drive‬
  • Place, Lake Saint Clair
    ‪17 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

3 bedrooms (sleeps 8)

Master bedroom

1 King Bed

Queen bedroom

1 Queen Bed

Sunroom bedroom

1 Single Bunk Bed, 1 Single Bed and 1 Double Bed

1 bathroom

Bathroom 1

Bathtub or shower · Toilet

Spaces

Deck or patio
Kitchen
Outdoor play area
Garden

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About the area

East China

Located in East China, this holiday home is in the city centre and on the waterfront. Rattle Run Golf Course and Bouvier Bridge Marina are worth checking out if an activity is on the agenda, while those wishing to experience the area's natural beauty can explore Algonac State Park and St. John's Marsh State Wildlife Area. Kayaking and power boating offer great chances to get out on the surrounding water, or you can seek out an adventure with hunting and cycling nearby.
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East China, MI

What's nearby

  • Cottrellville Park - 9 min drive - 11.8 km
  • Algonac State Park - 12 min drive - 13.0 km
  • Rattle Run Golf Course - 16 min drive - 18.6 km
  • Lake Saint Clair - 17 min drive - 19.1 km
  • Ira Township Park - 19 min drive - 27.2 km

Getting around

  • Port Huron Station - 25 min drive
  • Sarnia, ON (YZR-Chris Hadfield) - 42 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Voyageur - ‬8 min drive
  • ‪Jet's Pizza - ‬8 min drive
  • ‪McDonald's - ‬11 min drive
  • ‪Foxfire Fixins - ‬9 min drive
  • ‪St Clair Coney Island - ‬9 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Kate's Canalside Cottage pet-friendly?

Yes, this property allows pets (limit 4 total). Some restrictions may apply, so please contact the property for more details.

How much is parking at Kate's Canalside Cottage?

On-site parking is available at the property.

What time is check-in at Kate's Canalside Cottage?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Kate's Canalside Cottage?

Checkout is at 11:00 AM.

Where is Kate's Canalside Cottage located?

Located in the heart of East China, this holiday home is 2.7 mi (4.4 km) from St John Providence Health System and 2.8 mi (4.6 km) from Ascension River District Hospital River District Family Practice. Cottrellville Park and Algonac State Park are also within 9 miles (15 km).

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. 49 out of 58 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 7 out of 58 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 2 out of 58 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 58 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 58 reviews

9.6/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

9.8/10

Location

9.6/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Loved the pet friendly atmosphere, location, and home itself. Would not hesitate to book again
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Property was great, nice location between Marine City and St Claire.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Overall very happy with our stay, even though it was under very difficult circumstances due to our brother, Joe, passing away. The house was just a few blocks from our brothers house on Pointe Drive. Upon arrival, we saw two very young red fox crossing the street on Walnut! I think our brother may have sent them to greet us on our arrival!
Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
We had a great experience here! Would come back again.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2026
Verified review

8/10 Good

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location
All good
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2026
Verified review

6/10 Okay

Liked: Check-in, communication
1
Stayed 6 nights in Jul 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
We enjoyed our stay at Katherine's clean and cozy cottage.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Welcoming property, everything was was perfect!
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2025
Verified review

8/10 Good

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great pet friendly place in a quiet neighborhood.
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
The host was very helpful. The place had great amenities and looked amazing. The beds were very comfortable and the notes around the house were very helpful as well. Cant wait to stay again for future trips!
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
A very nice cottage. Very spacious and clean. Lots or things to keep kids occupied too. Very nice owner too.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Phenomenal place. Stunningly beautiful house. Elegantly tailored. Lots of cool and unusual amenities. Best VRBO I have stayed in during the last four years.
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Great location

Enjoyed the proximity to Lake Huron and small towns.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2022
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Spectacularly beautiful home. Very tastefully decorated with every thing you could want. There is nothing you could want that isn't in this house.
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Great stay

This was a very nice place to stay. It was the cleanest VRBO I have rented, it also came with everything a person needs for a short or long term stay with easy access to anywhere on the lake in a very nice neighborhood.Highly recommended.
Stayed 3 nights in May 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Perfect for our family

Cute place, lots for kids to do, sleeping arrangements were great, host was helpful.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Great Stay

We only stayed for a quick overnight trip, but Kate was so easy to work with and answered all of my questions quickly. The house was nice with enough sleeping areas for us all.
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2023
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Just what we needed

This was a nice place to stay
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2023
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Very nice and cozy place. Friendly host.

Clean, cozy and peaceful.
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2023
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Exactly as advertised. Clean place.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
the house was well stocked. the queen bed was squeeky and uncomfortable. the location was good especially for fishing.
Stayed 6 nights in Jun 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Weekday adventure

Katherine is a great host. Pictures do not do justice as to how cute the cottage really is. Cottage is very clean and perfect location for exploring the town.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2024
Response from VrboOwner on 9 Dec 2024
Thanks!
Verified review

8/10 Good

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

60th birthday

nice house good location friendly host
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2023
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Lovely and pet friendly

The place was well stocked with cooking supplies, dishes, and cleaning supplies. The king bed was fantastic! Our dog liked the yard too, and the tie out was super handy given the backyard is open to a canal. I would definitely stay again.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2023
Verified review

8/10 Good

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

Nice Place to stay

Nice place to stay that is close to both St Clair and Marine City. We did a father and son fishing trip stay here and we had a great time. The only issue was on Grill night the grill was outdated and did not work quite so well. Also we were hoping to park the boat in the canal behind the house but the water was down 2.5ft so it was a no go but that cant be helped, we still had a fun time.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2025
Response from VrboOwner on 28 Jun 2026
I'm so glad you had a great time! We've purchased a new grill. So sorry for the inconvenience.
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