Marine City, Michigan
COVID-19 UPDATE:
We as owners of a tourism related business have been significantly impacted by the COVID-19 pandemic, and have taken this threat seriously from the start. We have accommodated guests to alter their vacations plans and ensure that everyone who arrives at the St. Clair River House does so in safety and without worry. One of our mitigation strategies is obtaining from each prospective guest a brief health history and providing to them a recent health history of the house. We query whether anyone each party is COVID-19 positive, or showing any of the following symptoms: cough, fever, shortness of breath, recent loss of taste or smell, or unexplained confusion/ altered mental status/headaches
The house's recent history (past 30 days) is one family of five, a couple with a dog, and a group of three friends/coworkers, all of whom had no positive tests or symptoms before or during their stay. The only other individuals inside were our housekeeper Kristyn and I. Neither of us have shown any symptoms or positive tests in our households, and always wear masks when inside. All commonly touched surfaces are cleaned with a food-grade disinfectant rated for coronaviruses. All linens are washed in hot water with a bleach solution.
THE SPACE
The St. Clair River House beckons you to spend an idyllic vacation on the banks of the St. Clair River. Our historic yet fully remodeled and updated home is the perfect blend of classic charm, perfect waterfront setting, and opulent luxury. We specialize in providing a custom vacation experience for family groups, couples, and other groups up to 10 people. Read our reviews and book with confidence, as the best summer dates usually fill a year in advance and our winter rates can't be beat!
We first fell in love with this respite on the river when moving to southeast Michigan for work back in 2009. The surprise of seeing Caribbean-blue water and curiosity of watching a thousand foot ship right in front of us was awe-inspiring. It became our dream to live on the banks of that beauty, and we were lucky enough to make the dream come true. There were so many little surprises that we still miss, like hearing the drone of ships' horns on a foggy night, catching a walleye right from the dock in the spring, or watching the Coast Guard break ice in the winter. We enjoyed this idyllic setting for several years until another job change pulled us closer to the city, but the St Clair River House remains a part of our hearts. We now want to share our love of this wonderful area with all of you.
The St. Clair River House was built as a cottage in 1925 as a Detroiter's vacation home. Much of the historical charm from that cottage remains, with a fieldstone wood-burning hearth still featured as the centerpiece of the open floor plan downstairs. The three small, cottage bedrooms upstairs all have at least partial river views, and even show some architectural detail in their original plaster work. As you'd expect from a 1920's-era cottage, there are some areas of imperfect fit and finish. However, modern comfort, convenience, and beauty do shine through in the newly remodeled kitchen and bathrooms. Multiple-head showers, beautiful stone tile, a Jacuzzi tub, and a heated floor upstairs will transport you from the cottage to a luxury spa. Neighbors are close on these riverfront lots, and we have some of the best on either side of the House. With that, we expect guests who respect the tranquility and beauty of this wonderful place. We hope you love it just as much as we do.
Andrew & Susie
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!
The St. Clair River House is perfectly described both for what it is like inside and for what you can see on the river. If there is river traffic you can’t miss it because it’s in your backyard and the computer tracking provided makes sure you don’t miss anything coming your way. Plenty of seating for relaxing, making/sharing a meal was easy and a TV with cable provided was simple to use which isn’t always the case. Andrew’s description of this delightful dog friendly home is accurate. He was a great host and we will definitely be back.
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!!
This beautiful home on the St. Clair River offers a peaceful, relaxing setting. The house is situated right on the water, with a spectacular views. Inside, the home is spacious and open with large windows to continue enjoying the gorgeous scenery. The bedrooms are comfortable and tastefully decorated. Outside, the large deck spans the entire back of the house overlooking the river. It's the ideal spot for grilling, dining al fresco, or simply sitting back and watching the boats sail by. Overall, this is a one-of-a-kind property for enjoying the serenity and natural beauty of the St. Clair River. It would be ideal for a family vacation, weekend getaway, or full-time residence. We thoroughly enjoyed our time at this special home and highly recommend it to others looking for a peaceful retreat on the water.
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!
Very relaxing, quiet, and enjoyable boat watching. Three days not long enough.
The house is as stated. Everything you could possibly need. It is awesome.
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!!
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.
I would rate this VRBO as a 10.
The house is beautiful, the location is gorgeous, and the owners couldn't be nicer!
The pictures reflect the property well. The bathrooms were updated. My daughter kept saying you have to try the toilet upstairs...it is heated. All the bedrooms are upstairs. One full bathroom is upstairs with a huge tub and one full bath with walk in shower is on the first floor. The beds were comfy. The views are wonderful! We loved to watch the frieghtors go by. The home owners were responsive to the minor repair that needed to be done in the shower. They quickly fixed it. The kitchen is well stocked... Even had a waffle iron. I was able to make Christmas cookies when I was there. The one con, was the refrigerator ice and water dispensor did not work but this was not a deal breaker for me. Oh and I would suggest that you put the address out on the street. I am not sure why there wasn't a marker. I probably would not have been able to find the house in the dark unless my daughter was there already to direct me. Otherwise, had a great stay. Thank you for sharing your home.
Everything about the St Claire River House is relaxing. Communication was frequent, conversational, and helpful; check in was low key; the atmosphere of the house is cozy; the fully equipped kitchen made cooking easy; and the regular presence of the freighters was always a treat. We look forward to returning.
Loved sitting on the deck watching the cargo ships glide by. Had a bit of trouble with the a/c but received a quick response from our hosts. Enjoyed the coffee and waffle mix graciously left for us! Lovely neighbors, quiet and safe area. Considering moving to the area because we enjoyed it so much!
We enjoyed our trip to Michigan with family for a 98th birthday celebration. Our stay at the St. Clair River House was great. The young children in our group really enjoyed watching the ships go by especially the ones at night time. Andrew and Susie were very responsive to any questions we had as well as helping us to make our stay as comfortable as possible. Thanks
My mother, daughters, son in law, husband & I go on a Michigan Getaway every year. We chose the St Clair River House this year because it was within an hour of all of us. We had a GREAT time. The house is perfect for a fanily with a fantastic spot to watch the freighters going up & down the St Clair River. The owners even left us a waffle mix & a pound of coffee. Talk about welcoming us!! The only thing you should be aware of is there's no first floor bedroom if you have a family ember who can't do stairs but we figured it out and it wasn't a problem. This house is close to restaurants, stores, parks, everything you'd want in a vacation rental. We will be back in the fall and again next summer.
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