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Ship Watcher's Paradise on the St. Clair River

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A cozy living room with two leather armchairs, a large window, and a door with star decorations.
A grassy area with a dock extending into a body of water, a large ship in the background, and a small boat docked at the pier.
A two-story house with a front deck and a staircase leading to the entrance.
A modern kitchen with white cabinets, a central island, and a dining area with bar stools.
A two-story house with a front porch, a small garden, and a visible chimney.

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.
  • Centrally-located
    You're never far from where you need to be with this convenient location.
  • Discover nearby landmarks
    Walk to Algonac State Park

Popular amenities

  • Patio
  • Barbecue grill
  • Pet-friendly
  • Air-conditioning
  • Refrigerator
  • Washing machine

Explore the area

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Marine City, MI
  • Place, Algonac State Park
    ‪19 min walk‬
  • Place, Blue Water Bridge
    ‪36 min drive‬
  • Place, Michigan Lottery Amphitheatre at Freedom Hill
    ‪42 min drive‬
  • Airport, Detroit, MI (DET-Coleman A. Young Municipal)
    ‪57 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

3 bedrooms (sleeps 10)

Bedroom 3

1 Double Sofa Bed

The Algoma

1 Queen Bed and 1 Single Bunk Bed

The Hollyhock

1 Queen Bed

The Laurentien

1 King Bed

2 bathrooms

2nd Floor Bathroom

Bidet · Toilet · Shower only · Jetted bathtub

Main Floor Bathroom

Toilet · Shower only

Spaces

Deck or patio
Kitchen
Garden
Dining area

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About the area

Marine City

Located in Marine City, this holiday home is on the waterfront. Sunset Harbor 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. Jet skiing and kayaking 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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Marine City, MI

What's nearby

  • Algonac State Park - 19 min walk - 1.6 km
  • Blue Water Bridge - 36 min drive - 56.7 km
  • The Mall at Partridge Creek - 40 min drive - 58.3 km
  • Fort Gratiot Lighthouse - 40 min drive - 58.1 km
  • Michigan Lottery Amphitheatre at Freedom Hill - 42 min drive - 69.0 km

Getting around

  • Sarnia, ON (YZR-Chris Hadfield) - 54 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪McDonald's - ‬7 min drive
  • ‪Foxfire Fixins - ‬2 min drive
  • ‪Riviera Restaurant - ‬7 min drive
  • ‪Dairy Queen - ‬6 min drive
  • ‪AJ's Salt Docks - ‬19 min walk

Frequently asked questions

Is Ship Watcher's Paradise on the St. Clair River pet-friendly?

Yes, pets are allowed at this property.

How much is parking at Ship Watcher's Paradise on the St. Clair River?

On-site parking is available at the property.

What time is check-in at Ship Watcher's Paradise on the St. Clair River?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Ship Watcher's Paradise on the St. Clair River?

Checkout is at 11:00 AM.

Where is Ship Watcher's Paradise on the St. Clair River located?

Situated on the waterfront, this holiday home is 0.9 mi (1.4 km) from Algonac State Park and within 3 miles (5 km) of Pagoda Beach and Cottrellville Park. Lake Saint Clair and Scout Drive Tot Lot are also within 6 miles (10 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. 94 out of 105 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 9 out of 105 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 1 out of 105 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 1 out of 105 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 105 reviews

9.2/10

Cleanliness

9.8/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

9.8/10

Location

9.8/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
We loved are stay,everything listed was at house,beautiful view of river..neighbors were nice . Place was clean and comfortable. Nice touch of waffle mix and coffee for us waiting on counter..over all everything was exactly as posted..we plan on returning again..
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Ship waters paradise for sure! Great views from inside and outside the home. Kitchen is nice and well equipped. Both bathrooms are spectacular! Check in and check out easy. Lots of games and books. We played with the Wii games. Caught a half dozen fish off the end of the dock. Lots outdoor chairs. Would love to book this place again!
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Great stay!

We had a great time! We would definitely book again if in the area!
Stayed 3 nights in May 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Excellent in every way except TV streaming set up was poor for streaming.
Stayed 3 nights in May 2026
Verified review

8/10 Good

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Very relaxing place!! Kitchen was well stocked with cooking utensils. Just like your kitchen at home. Close to town too!
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Wonderful experience

Everyone in our party would like to visit again and wished we stayed longer!
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Great home and location

We enjoyed our stay very much! Lovely home on the river with a lot of little niceties. The owners were friendly and accommodating. Will be staying here again next year!!
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2023
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Great place

This property is unique in many ways, old world charm with updated amenities. It has a great open concept that utilizes the beautiful view as you watlk in the door
Stayed 5 nights in Aug 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Everything was as advertised. Neat, clean and fully stocked with serving and cooking ware.

I would rate this VRBO as a 10.
Stayed 3 nights in May 2023
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Found my new vacation getaway

Very relaxing, quiet, and enjoyable boat watching. Three days not long enough.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2023
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great location for watching Great Lakes freighters! Charming old home with old home quirks. Host responsive to questions.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Family time

Clean, comfortable,safe,felt like we were very welcome and at home,comnication was easy, we are going there again!
Stayed 5 nights in Jul 2024
Verified review

8/10 Good

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
There was plenty of room for all of us down in the family room, living room and kitchen area, 9. We played games. Had a good time. Got to watch the ice flow down the river., a storm came in and we didn’t know it until we seen the lightning on the river. It was pretty quiet in the house, the fireplace was a great addition.
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2026
Verified review

8/10 Good

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

Boats, boats and more boats

Property was very clean. Great place to be to see a lot of boat action.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Girls weekend

Property is as advertised. Wonderful stay. House was perfect for us. Watching the freighters from the deck was a real treat. Would go back!!
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

family time to chill

A beautiful spot on the river to watch the freighters and relax. Plenty of space, comfy beds, modern bathrooms and good towels! Everything we needed for a lovely weekend with my family.
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2023
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Awesome stay

The house is as stated. Everything you could possibly need. It is awesome.
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2023
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Mini vacation

We really enjoyed staying here. Being on the river, watching the boats go by was very relaxing. The house and furnishings were a little older, but overall there were little details (technology, appliances), delicious coffee and homemade waffle mix that just made our stay delightful. We hope to go back in the summer when we can stay outside more. Highly recommend this VRBO.
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Great Views

Thoroughly enjoyed our stay at the St. Clair River House. The view is fantastic. Comfortable bedding and fully stocked kitchen. Andrew responded quickly. It was great to meet him. Highly recommend!!
Stayed 12 nights in Jun 2023
Verified review

6/10 Okay

Liked: Check-in, location, listing accuracy
Disliked: Cleanliness, communication

Great location but needs some upgrades

This would have been the perfect weekend getaway had we not come across any ticks and other insects which were spotted on the 2 beds. Nice little place right on the St. Clair River but it needs some serious cleaning/disinfection for bugs and insects.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Reunion of friends

Wonderful view. Fun to watch the freighters and hear the water lapping at night. Info binder helpful. One complaint...all of the chairs and couches were too deep!
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2023
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Beautiful View!

What a great few days, the beautiful sunrises from the sunroom (with a gift of great coffee) and the freighters! We saw so many going through the river. Andrew was very responsive to any questions we had, the house was perfect. I packed way too much, everything we needed was there for us! Thank you Andrew and Susie for letting us enjoy a piece of your dream!
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2023
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Ship watching

Very clean and beautiful property. Everything you could want and then some. Andrew is great to deal with and helped any way he could. This house is ON the St. Clair river so the ship watching is spectacular. Not a good place to dock your boat because of the currents but launches very close. Highly recommended!!!!!
Stayed 6 nights in Jul 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

cottage - St. Clair river

the cottage and the host were perfect. The neighbors wonderful. The scenery, couldn't be better. Wonderful fish dinners in Marine city. This is a place for relaxation, totally. The ONLY thing we did not care for was all the old fabric couches - should be covered in washable covers - kinda creepy to us. But don't let that stop you- the cottage will not disappoint!
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2024
Verified review

4/10 Poor

Liked: Communication
Disliked: Cleanliness, check-in, location, listing accuracy

disappointed

run downunkept
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2025
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