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Tiny cottage on the river

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Front of house
Backyard view from across river
Lighthouse downtown
Bedroom and door to backyard/river
Bedroom (queen)

Reviews

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional
1 bedroom1 bathroomSleeps 3

Popular amenities

  • Onsite parking available
  • Dog-friendly
  • Kitchen
  • Air-conditioning
  • Barbecue grill
  • Garden

Explore the area

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Marine City, MI
  • Place, Cottrellville Park
    ‪5 min drive‬
  • Place, Algonac State Park
    ‪8 min drive‬
  • Place, St. John's Marsh State Wildlife Area
    ‪15 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

1 bedroom (sleeps 3)

Bedroom 1

1 Queen Bed

Living Room 1

1 Single Bed

1 bathroom

Bathroom 1

Soap · Towels provided · Shower only · Hair dryer

Spaces

Kitchen
Garden

About this property

Tiny cottage on the river

Tiny cottage on the Belle river. 1 bedroom with bathroom and loveseat in living room pulls to a twin bed. Full kitchen. 400 square feet of tiny! Cute and cozy. Walk 7 blocks to town and the BIG St Clair river. Watch freighters go by. Public beach too. Cute shops and great seafood restaurants! There is a tv and dvd player and movies. Antenna only; tv is positional and may only get a few channels. No internet. Cell service is fine.$35 per pet per stay no cats. Keep off furnitureand beds and crate as needed.

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House Rules

Check in after 4:00 PM
Minimum age to rent: 25
Check out before 12:00 PM
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Children

Children allowed: ages 0–17
River/no fence.Please watch pets/children
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Events

No events allowed
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Pets

Pets allowed: dogs (limit 1 total)
$20 per pet per stay; tiny home. 2 small pets ok
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Smoking

Smoking is not permitted

Check-out instructions

The host requires you to complete the following before checking out:
Please let me know when you have checked out thank you
Failure to complete these may result in a negative review from the host.
Please let me know when you arrive and depart. $200 deposit upon reserving. USE KAYAKS PADDLEBOAT SWIM AT OWN RISK NO LIFEGUARD PUT BOATS AWAY
$10.00 extra per day for guest after 2 people $20 per pet per stay
No smoking inside the cottage. Please put cigarette butts in water to extinguish safely. If using firepit please pour water on firepit when done

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
Cashless transactions are available
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

About the area

Marine City

Located in Marine City, this cottage is on the waterfront. Bouvier Bridge Marina and Sunset Harbor 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. Jet skiing, kayaking and rafting offer great chances to get out on the surrounding water, or you can seek out an adventure with hunting nearby.
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Marine City, MI

What's nearby

  • Cottrellville Park - 5 min drive - 7.5 km
  • Algonac State Park - 8 min drive - 9.2 km
  • Scout Drive Tot Lot - 14 min drive - 19.6 km
  • St. John's Marsh State Wildlife Area - 15 min drive - 18.2 km
  • Ira Township Park - 19 min drive - 22.2 km

Getting around

  • Port Huron Station - 28 min drive
  • Sarnia, ON (YZR-Chris Hadfield) - 45 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Foxfire Fixins - ‬5 min drive
  • ‪Riviera Restaurant - ‬15 min walk
  • ‪Dairy Queen - ‬10 min drive
  • ‪Chris' Roadside Stand - ‬9 min drive
  • ‪Dairy Queen - ‬8 min walk

Frequently asked questions

Is Tiny cottage on the river pet-friendly?

Yes, this property allows dogs (limit 1 total).

How much is parking at Tiny cottage on the river?

On-site parking is available at the property.

What time is check-in at Tiny cottage on the river?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Tiny cottage on the river?

Checkout is at 12:00 PM.

Where is Tiny cottage on the river located?

Situated on the waterfront, this cottage is within 6 miles (10 km) of Cottrellville Park, St John Providence Health System and Algonac State Park. Ascension River District Hospital River District Family Practice and St. John's Marsh State Wildlife Area are also within 9 miles (15 km).

Reviews

9.4

Exceptional

Reviews are presented in chronological order, subject to a moderation process, and verified unless otherwise labelled.
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Rating 10 - Excellent. 27 out of 38 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 10 out of 38 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 0 out of 38 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 1 out of 38 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 38 reviews

9.8/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Amenities

10/10

Property conditions & facilities

10/10

Check-in

9.8/10

Communication

9.6/10

Location

9.6/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

Verified

10/10 Excellent

Andrew K.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great little place on the water.
Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2025
Response from VrboOwner on 16 Nov, 2025
thank you for being a great guest! Come back again!
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Carolyn M.

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

Very relaxing and loved being by the water.

Everything was done on time and we definitely enjoyed our stay!!
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Heather S.

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

Great place to stay

My mom and I (and dogs) were looking for a nice place to stay during our annual drive around The Thumb of Michigan. We chose this location due to its proximity to a specific restaurant (lol), and we're so glad we did! The property was beautiful, and Darcy was an excellent host.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Adair P.

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

Michigan getaway

Great place!!! Highly recommend!
Stayed 1 night in May 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Deanne H.

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

Great Stay

Relaxing, good fishing, quiet.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2024
Verified

8/10 Good

BRENDA W.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Cottage is cute and quirky...we had a great stay! Unit was clean and cozy! It was too hot for a fire but we enjoyed the use of the kayaks.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Kim K.

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

Loved our stay at this cute little cottage!

This place was so cozy, cute, and very clean. We enjoyed the boat and kayak's. Caught many fish right from the back yard too. Darcy was a great host as well! We would stay again if in the area.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2025
Response from VrboOwner on 22 Jul, 2025
Thank you Kim and Henry! Very nice review!
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Harvin V.

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

Tiny Cottage

This cottage is very quaint, very clean, and perfect for our stay in Marine City
Stayed 2 nights in May 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Kim L.

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

Cute tiny home

The check-in process was so easy! Then we walked inside to a delightful place with everything we needed. If we ever find ourselves in that area again, we would stay there again!
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025
Verified

8/10 Good

Mar F.

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

Tiny Cottage on river

The owner of the Tiny Cottage was wonderful she gave us so many wonderful suggestions for our visit to Marine City Michigan, she was so great about getting back to us if we had any questions, she helped us with restaurant suggestions, beaches etc. The tiny cottage was clean, close to town & beaches. We enjoyed Marine City and other close by towns along the river.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025
Response from VrboOwner on 27 Aug, 2025
thank you so much for your review! welcome back!
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Linda H.

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

Adorable,quaint,cozy,clean

We loved it here. Our little girl lacey (sheltie) loved it too. It is just as it says tiny but everything you need is there, close to everything and very clean.
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

John N.

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

Great property

It was as advertised, host was awesome, communication was great. We’ll definitely be back!
Stayed 1 night in May 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Rhonda S.

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

Beautiful place.. great locations

It was very small but perfect for my needs
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Lynn A.

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

Cozy little cottage

Cute, clean cottage on the Belle River. Easy to find, great location in Marine City. Really appreciated the chairs outside so we could relax and enjoy being outdoors. Host was so wonderful! She kept in touch with me and made our little visit so easy and fun. Would definitely stay here again. Great getaway for couples. Thank you!
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Jamie P.

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

Very cute and cozy

We had a great stay here! The cottage is very cozy and clean with a nice backyard area. It’s very close to restaurants, etc.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2024
Response from VrboOwner on 19 Sept, 2024
thank you Jamie! So glad you enjoyed your stay at the cottage please come back again
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Nicole

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities, communication
The cottage was exactly as described. The view and amenities were excellent! We were there to visit family in St Clair and Algonac so it was a central location for our needs. If you have a smart dog like ours though, there is a small section at the end of the fence that a dog can squeeze through the foilage and get out around the fence. The host was great with communication. I definitely recommend this property and will gladly book again when down to visit family.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2025
Verified

8/10 Good

John L.

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

River house

Nice location. House needs to be leveled, it tilts toward the water. Internet is badly needed and an actual tv not a 24 inch monitor.
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Katelyn F.

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

Great solo weekend

Booked a weekend trip for a solo getaway. Amazing small town area and plenty to do. Great location to plenty activities.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2023
Verified

8/10 Good

Sandra I.

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

Quaint tiny home

The place was very clean and the area was quiet and peaceful.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2023
Verified

8/10 Good

Megan R.

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

Super Cute....

Super cute little place on the river.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2024
Verified

8/10 Good

Carrie N.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Cute, clean, convenient, with my every need anticipated (except a full-length mirror!). I knew that there would be no wifi, but the TV signal was SO bad - might be better just not to have one.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

alicia o.

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

Marine City

Darcy is an excellent host and we already made reservations to go back in October for our wedding anniversary. Marine City is a nice small town.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2024
Response from VrboOwner on 8 Sept, 2024
thank you Alicia! Looking forward to having you back again!
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Susan A.

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

Perfect Small Cottage

We come to Marine City for my husband to fish with Hook One Charters, this cottage was perfect, close to fishing, great restaurants and ship watching and our dog enjoyed her stay at the cottage. Cottage was super clean, comfortable bed and decorated so cute. We will definitely stay here again.
Stayed 3 nights in May 2023
Response from VrboOwner on 1 Jun, 2023
Thank you Susan! So glad you enjoyed your stay! Please come back soon!
Verified

8/10 Good

David C.

Liked: Check-in, communication, location

Fire dept. Visit

Tiny cabin was fine for my stay.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Deanne H.

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

Wonderful Relaxing Stay

We LOVED everything about the place! The house, the surrounding area, and privacy of the yard! Darcy was a fabulous host. We will be returning soon! Highly recommended
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2024
Response from VrboOwner on 13 Jun, 2024
Thanks Deanne for the lovely review! You were a wonderful guest and I’m looking forward to you staying again!

About the host

Hosted by Darcy

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RN in the brain injury field. Love to travel, love dogs and being outside swimming, kayaking, jetskiing, snow skiing, hiking. Enjoy sharing my places with other adventurous people.

Why they chose this property

Love the water! The river is peaceful.

What makes this property unique

River in the backyard or town is 7 blocks away.

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