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Dining
4 bedrooms, WiFi, bed sheets
TV, DVD player, books, music library
TV, DVD player, books, music library

Reviews

10 out of 10
Exceptional

Entire home

4 bedrooms2 bathroomsSleeps 71900 sq ft

Popular amenities

  • Kitchen
  • Washer
  • Dryer
  • Air conditioning
  • Outdoor Space
  • Parking available

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Marine City, MI
  • Place, Algonac State Park
    ‪2 min drive‬
  • Place, Blue Water Bridge
    ‪36 min drive‬
  • Place, Freedom Hill Amphitheatre
    ‪41 min drive‬
  • Airport, Detroit, MI (DET-Coleman A. Young Municipal)
    ‪57 min drive‬

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About the neighborhood

Marine City

Located in Marine City, this vacation home is on the waterfront, within a 10-minute drive of Algonac State Park and Cottrellville Park. .This vacation home is 4.5 mi (7.2 km) from Lake Saint Clair and 4.7 mi (7.6 km) from Scout Drive Tot Lot.
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What's nearby

  • Algonac State Park - 2 min drive - 1.4 miles
  • Blue Water Bridge - 36 min drive - 35.0 miles
  • Fort Gratiot Lighthouse - 40 min drive - 35.9 miles
  • Lakeside Park - 41 min drive - 38.1 miles
  • Freedom Hill Amphitheatre - 41 min drive - 42.7 miles

Getting around

  • Sarnia, ON (YZR-Chris Hadfield) - 53 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪McDonald's - ‬7 min drive
  • ‪Foxfire Fixins - ‬2 min drive
  • ‪Riviera Restaurant - ‬6 min drive
  • ‪Chris' Roadside Stand - ‬7 min drive
  • ‪Dairy Queen - ‬6 min drive

About this property

Entire place

You'll have the entire home to yourself and will only share it with other guests in your party.

Large Riverfront Home - Amazing Freighter Views, Dock Access & Great Fishing

As Ships Go By is a large peaceful riverfront home on the St. Clair River where guests can relax, unwind, and watch Great Lakes freighters pass by from the comfort of the property.
Enjoy morning coffee by the water, spend the afternoon fishing off the dock, or simply sit back and take in the river views, boats, wildlife, and steady freighter traffic that makes this location special. Inside, the home features amazing nautical furnishings throughout, creating a warm Great Lakes atmosphere that feels both comfortable and memorable.
Guests love the riverfront setting, the nautical character, and the chance to enjoy a slower pace while still being close to restaurants, shops, parks, and local attractions. Whether you are here for a weekend escape, a fishing trip, a family visit, or just to watch the ships go by, this home is designed to be a comfortable place to relax and enjoy the river.
Guests are required to review, sign, and return the As Ships Go By Short-Term Rental Agreement before arrival. The agreement covers quiet hours, designated parking, property boundaries, dock and waterfront safety, no pets, no parties, and other important house rules.
Please note: guests must park in designated areas, stay within the marked property boundaries, observe quiet hours from 10 PM to 7 AM, and follow all dock and waterfront safety rules. No pets, no parties, and no check-in by boat.
Make yourself comfortable in this air-conditioned vacation home, featuring a kitchen with a refrigerator and an oven. There's a private patio. Conveniences include a microwave and a coffee/tea maker.
Take in the views from a garden and make use of amenities such as barbecue grills.
Guests will find features like internet access and onsite parking.

Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in the house: WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • Parking on site

Kitchen

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Cookware, dishware, and utensils
  • Microwave
  • Oven
  • Refrigerator
  • Stovetop
  • Toaster

Bedrooms

  • 4 bedrooms
  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • 1.5 bathrooms
  • Bathtub or shower
  • Towels provided

Living spaces

  • Living room

Entertainment

  • Books
  • DVD player
  • Games
  • Music library
  • Stereo
  • TV with cable/satellite channels
  • Video library

Outdoor areas

  • Barbecue grill
  • Dock
  • Garden
  • Patio
  • Yard

Laundry

  • Laundry facilities
  • Washing machine

Comfort

  • Air conditioning
  • Heating

Pets

  • No pets allowed

Suitability/Accessibility

  • Smoking not allowed

Location highlights

  • In a rural location
  • On a river
  • On the waterfront

Safety features

  • Carbon monoxide detector (host has indicated there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property)
  • Smoke detector (host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property)
  • First aid kit
  • Fire extinguisher
  • Deadbolt lock

General

  • Garden
  • Unit size: 1,900 square feet

Policies

Check-in

Check-in time starts at 3:30 PM
Minimum check-in age: 25

Check-out

Check-out before 11:00 AM

Special check-in instructions

You will receive an email from the host with check-in and check-out instructions
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

Rules

DOCK WATER LANDING NOT PERMITTED ON THE US BORDER!
CANADIAN GUESTS MUST CLEAR US CUSTOMS BY MOTOR VEH
Guests are required to review, sign, and return our short-term rental agreement before arrival.

Pets

Pets not allowed

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome

Events

No events allowed

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
Onsite parties or group events are strictly prohibited
Host has indicated there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property
Host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher, a first aid kit, and a deadbolt lock
This property is managed through our partner, Vrbo. You will receive an email from Vrbo with a link to a Vrbo account, where you can change or cancel your reservation

Property is also known as

Clean Cozy Home St. Clair River 4 Bedroom Sleeps 7 Marine City
Clean Cozy Home on the St. Clair River 4 Bedroom Sleeps 7
Clean Cozy Home on the St. Clair River 4 Bedroom Sleeps 7

Large Riverfront Home - Amazing Freighter Views, Dock Access & Great Fishing Reviews

Reviews

10

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 81 out of 82 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 1 out of 82 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 0 out of 82 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 82 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 82 reviews

10/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Staff & service

10/10

Amenities

10/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

Verified

10/10 Excellent

Ken S.

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

3 Day Getaway

Wonderful time with property, host, fishing and sites!!!!
Stayed 2 nights in May 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Donald K.

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

Clean and Cozy

Great location with very nice owners.
Stayed 1 night in May 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

David S.

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

Good lots of boat traffic

Excellent
Stayed 2 nights in May 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Steve S.

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

Great visit

Wonderful experience
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2020
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Donald K.

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

As Advertised

Second stay at this property. Perfect for fishermen.
Stayed 1 night in May 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Craig F.

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

Fishing Trip

Awesome location, awesome owners and awesome home. This will not disappoint.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Josh N.

Great place

We've stayed here twice now and the place is great. The owners are friendly and very helpful. The scenery is fantastic. We'll be going back for sure.
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2019
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Wendy D.

Perfect!! Every detail - clean, lovely furnishings, wonderful linens, well appointed kitchen, GREAT

What a marvelous stay! Peter and Karen were delightful hosts! The home is perfect, the view is amazing, they allowed us to host a small family party and everyone had such a delightful time! We will definitely be back, hopefully every summer!
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2018
Verified

10/10 Excellent

William

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities, communication
Everything was perfect. Beautiful area, home, very accommodating. Host was great. Great experience. Home was excellently decorated, Perfect .
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

David Z.

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

Great Stay

Pete was an amazing host. Pete and his wife were so helpful and gracious and they even took us on a little ride aboard their boat. The place was beautiful and clean and it is a great place to relax. I highly recommend and will definitely return again!!
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

joseph d.

Relaxing and wonderful!

The Kennedy's were awesome hosts and the view is only surpassed by the welcoming atmosphere! Would recommend to anyone who wants to relax and watch the big ships go by!!! Joe and Dawn
Stayed 5 nights in Oct 2018
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Kristyn W.

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

Top Notch

Darling, cozy, clean home. We all wished we could have stayed longer. Pete and his wife were so welcoming and kind. We had a fabulous memorable trip!
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Kirsten H.

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

Making Memories

Loved our stay. Took this short vacation to make memories with my grandchildren. This didn’t disappoint! Beautiful home, lots of ships to watch and the Kennedys could not be nicer people! Highly recommend this property!
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2019
Verified

10/10 Excellent

John Kenneth W.

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

Boys weekend for boating and golf

Pete is a fantastic very helpful host. Very prompt text replies, even great restaurant reviews. The property was clean and well equipped, right on the St Clair river
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Mike R.

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

Fishing Trip Headquarters

What an awesome stay! The place was just as advertised and the hosts were just as gracious as the reviews indicated. There were 6 of us for a fishing trip and we had everything we needed. Location was great...just south of the MC launch. Sure hope we can duplicate this 4 day stay again. Thanks for the great experience!
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Jason P.

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

Top Notch

Had a fishing weekend scheduled at this property and all I can say is that WE WILL BE BACK! Top notch owners, great setting, and just a memorable weekend! Thank you, P!
Stayed 2 nights in May 2023
Archival

10/10 Excellent

Karen K.

Wonderful home on the water

We loved everything about our stay. The home is beautiful and cozy and right on the water. The deck and outside area are lovely and relaxing. Inside is fully furnished with all you need for a great vacation. Pete and Karen are wonderful and extremely knowledgeable about the area. Overall, I can't say enough about our stay. We will definitely be back!!
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2017
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

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

Awesome rental

This is a wonderful property. The hosts are gracious and welcoming. If you are a freighter maven like my husband and I, this is the place to be. It's right on the St. Clair River, and you can watch the freighters go by day and night. This is our fourth stay at this location, and we are already planning to go back next year.
Stayed 4 nights in Apr 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Tim L.

Very nice house with gorgeous water view

Very nice clean, big, house with with a great views of the water. We were only two but there was lots of space for a big family to spread out. The owners were very friendly (and so were their dogs!) and available to answer any questions we had. Would love to go again when its warm enough to swim.
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2018
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Barbara M.

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

Merry time Christmas

A girls' trip to Marine City for their Merry time Christmas day. We love the shops and restaurants in downtown and Pete is a great host. The house is very clean and comfortable. He had it decorated for Christmas which was so appreciated. This is our third stay at this property and would stay again.
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

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

Still a great place to stay

We love this property. This was our 3rd year to stay, and we will be back for year 4 next year. It has a wonderful old cottage feel, which reminds me of the cottage I grew up with. The hosts, Pete and Karen, are delightful. Thanks, Pete and Karen! See you next year!
Stayed 4 nights in Apr 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

james g.

Wonderful stay

Can't say enough about this rental. Easily the cleanest we have stayed in. Location is perfect. Easy access to Marine City and a short hop to Harsens Island. Loved sitting and watching the freighters go by. Pete, the owner, was very friendly as well as his two sweet dogs. Loved the fresh baked cookies when we arrived. We are already discussing when we will return. Thanks for a perfect weekend.
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2018
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Michielle J.

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

Relaxed!

Great place to relax and unwind. Enjoyed watching the ships pass by. Two Eating area inside and outside. Pleanty of room to spread out. Fishing off the dock. We had a wonderful time there. Pete and Karen are so friendly and helpful. Definitely love to go there again. ❤️
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Rebecca K.

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

Awesome

Comfortable. Beautifully and interestingly decorated. Kitchen well stocked with cookware and appliances. Great views of the river and the big ships from first and second floor sunrooms, back deck and the dock out on the water. Grounds and gardens lovely. Convenient location too between Marine City and Harsens Island. WE'LL BE BACK!
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Beth N.

Oh my! A dream. The property, the details, the view, and the owners. ❤️

The description of "clean, cozy home" doesn't BEGIN to describe this property and our experience. Every room is decorated with such care to the traveler --there is a touch of home with plenty of places to put your own things. The beds we're incredibly comfortable, and the view was unbelievable. There were little spaces throughout the property to sit, relax, and to take a moment to just breathe. Watching the freighters float by was magic. The yard was immaculate, and the owners were such kindest people I have ever met; we will be back!!
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2018