Title: Freighters in front yard! Private Sandy Beach - Large Deck - Best View on River Reviews, Deals & Photos 2025 - Expedia.co.uk [See all properties](http://www.expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?regionId=&adults=2&children=&sort=RECOMMENDED&useRewards=false&semdtl=&userIntent=&vip=false) Entire home # Freighters in front yard! Private Sandy Beach - Large Deck - Best View on River ![Terrace/patio](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/39000000/38200000/38195000/38194909/6ef06f13.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=598&ra=fit) ![Fridge, microwave, oven, stovetop](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/39000000/38200000/38195000/38194909/66ad35d5.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![Exterior](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/39000000/38200000/38195000/38194909/8eb2d515.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![On the beach, sun-loungers](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/39000000/38200000/38195000/38194909/effa2439.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![Smart TV, fireplace, books](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/39000000/38200000/38195000/38194909/6298df48.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) - Overview - Amenities - Policies - Location Mohawk Acres, situated on the lower St. Mary's River, offers a serene retreat 4 miles from downtown Sault, MI. Enjoy a private sandy beach perfect for swimming, tanning or fishing and unwind on the newly constructed deck overlooking gentle giants traveling down the river. 9.8 Exceptional ### Entire home 3 bedrooms3 bathroomsSleeps 61800 sq ft ## Popular amenities - Dryer - Parking available - Washer - Fireplace - Barbecue grill - Kitchen ## Add dates for prices Check-in Check-out Travellers ## About this property ### Entire place You'll have the entire home to yourself and will only share it with other guests in your party. ### Freighters in front yard! Private Sandy Beach - Large Deck - Best View on River \*\*\*Three bedrooms; 2 queens and one double bed total.\*\*\* Located 4 miles from downtown Sault, MI is our little piece of heaven! Situated on the lower St. Mary's River, you'll have a private sandy beach to swim, tan, fish, or even snowmobile and ski in the winter. One of the very few properties with shallow water for the whole family to enjoy. Sit on the newly constructed deck and become a "boat nerd" while marveling at the gentle giants traveling the river. Close enough to run downtown for dinner, yet secluded enough for a private family vacation! The house was built in 1984 by our local high school. We have knocked out walls, installed new lighting and ceiling fans in every room, new toilets, new mattresses and linens, a new deck, new paint throughout the whole house, new stainless appliances, a new gas grill on the deck, new dryer, and a combination kcup/traditional coffee maker. There is a wheelchair ramp at the front door, and the master bathroom is wheelchair accessible. Wifi is enabled throughout the house. We have named this property Mohawk Acres. It's located on the site of the former Mohawk Supper Club and Taffey Abel Lodge. Clarence "Taffy" Abel didn't start playing hockey until his late teens. In a few short years he became the flag bearer for the 1924 US Olympic team, the only Native American flag bearer, the first American born NHL player, winner of the Olympic silver medal in 1924, and two Stanley Cups in his 8 years in the NHL. He returned to the Sault to coach and opened a supper club called Taffy's Lodge. The Detroit Red Wings ran their summer camp in the Sault at the Pullar arena from 48-58. Legend has it that many of the players and coaches spent some "quality" at Taffy's place! Taffy passed away in 1964. The Lake Superior State hockey arena is now named after Taffy. Be sure to check out a game when you're in town! ## Property amenities ### Beach - On the beach - Beach loungers ### Internet - Available in the house: Free WiFi ### Parking and transport - Car recommended - Onsite parking options include a garage ### Kitchen - Blender - Coffee/tea maker - Cookware, dishware, and utensils - Dishwasher - Electric kettle - Hob - Microwave - Oven - Refrigerator - Toaster ### Dining - Dining table ### Bedrooms - 3 bedrooms - Bedsheets provided ### Bathroom - 2.5 bathrooms - Bathtub or shower - Hair dryer - Shower - Soap - Towels provided ### Living spaces - Dining table - Fireplace - Living room - Separate dining area ### Entertainment - Books - Games - Smart TV with cable/satellite channels ### Outdoor areas - Charcoal grill - Firepit - Garden - Outdoor furniture - Patio ### Laundry - Laundry facilities - Washing machine ### Comfort - Heating ### Pets - No pets allowed ### Suitability/Accessibility - If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking. - Front entrance ramp - In-room accessibility - Smoke-free property ### Services and conveniences - Iron/ironing board ### Location highlights - 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: 1,800 square feet ## Policies ### Check-in Check-in time starts at 3:00 PM Contactless check-in and check-out are available Minimum check-in age - 21 ### Check-out Check-out before 10:00 AM Contactless check-out ### Special check-in instructions You will receive an email from the host with check-in and check-out instructions ### 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 This property is managed by a private host (a party not acting within their trade, business or profession). EU consumer law, including the right of withdrawal, will not apply to your booking. The cancellation policy set by the private host will cover your booking. 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 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 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 ### We should mention A car is recommended for transport to and from this property ## About the area ![Map](https://maps.googleapis.com/maps/api/staticmap?&size=660x330&map_id=3b266eb50d2997c6&zoom=13&markers=icon:https%3A%2F%2Fa.travel-assets.com%2Ftravel-assets-manager%2Feg-maps%2Fproperty.png%7C46.44410%2C-84.27433&channel=expedia-HotelInformation&maptype=roadmap&scale=1&key=AIzaSyCYjQus5kCufOpSj932jFoR_AJiL9yiwOw&signature=KGJeEAutPZqPXrhbSWqVyqPkeo0=) Sault Ste. Marie, MI #### What's nearby - Kewadin Casino - 9 min drive - 4.8 miles - Water Street Historic Block - 12 min drive - 5.7 miles - Soo Locks - 14 min drive - 6.6 miles - Lake Superior State University - 14 min drive - 6.9 miles - Agawa Canyon Tour Trains - 19 min drive - 9.1 miles #### Getting around - Sault Ste. Marie, ON (YAM-Sault Ste. Marie Airport) - 37 min drive #### Restaurants - ‪McDonald's - ‬10 min drive - ‪Taco Bell - ‬10 min drive - ‪Dairy Queen - ‬23 min drive - ‪Wendy's - ‬10 min drive - ‪SUBWAY - ‬10 min drive ## Frequently asked questions ### Is Freighters in front yard! Private Sandy Beach - Large Deck - Best View on River pet-friendly? > No, pets are not allowed at this property. ### What time is check-in at Freighters in front yard! Private Sandy Beach - Large Deck - Best View on River? > Check-in begins at 3:00 PM. ### What time is check-out at Freighters in front yard! Private Sandy Beach - Large Deck - Best View on River? > Checkout is at 10:00 AM. ### Where is Freighters in front yard! Private Sandy Beach - Large Deck - Best View on River located? > Nestled on the beach, this Sault Ste. Marie holiday home is within 6 mi (10 km) of Crossings at Sault Ste Marie Golf Course, Rotary Park and Kewadin Casino. Water Street Historic Block and Pullar Stadium are also within 6 miles (10 km). ## Have a question? Beta Get instant answers with AI powered search of property information and reviews. Ask a question ## Freighters in front yard! Private Sandy Beach - Large Deck - Best View on River Reviews 9.8 ### Exceptional All reviews shown are from real guest experiences. Only travellers who have booked a stay with us can submit a review. We verify reviews according to our guidelines and publish all reviews, positive or negative.[More information](https://www.expedia.co.uk/lp/b/content-guidelines) ### 9.6 Cleanliness ### 9.8 Location ### 10 Property conditions & facilities 10 - Excellent 89 8 - Good 8 6 - Okay 1 4 - Poor 1 2 - Terrible 0 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Michael R. 22 Jun 2025 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Excellent vacation Freighters on the River were an exciting adventure. Wonderful home gave us a peaceful and quiet retreat. Our favorite vacation! ##### Michael R. Stayed 14 nights in Jun 2025 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Kelly G. 26 Aug 2024 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### north vacation very nice place and location ,lots of things to see and do ##### Kelly G. Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2024 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Roger W. 20 Jun 2024 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### great vacation home nice clean house. Great beach and view of lake freighters Enjoyed our stay and hope to be back next year. ##### Roger W. Stayed 14 nights in Jun 2024 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Bill S. 8 Aug 2023 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Perfect place! The property had everything we needed and more! ##### Bill S. Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2023 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Michael R. 18 Aug 2024 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Excellent vacation Very private and wooded property on the River with a neat sand beach and great views of interesting maritime traffic. Close to town yet feels off in the woods. Repeat visitor! ##### Michael R. Stayed 16 nights in Aug 2024 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Brenda K. 16 Sept 2024 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Freighter Heaven! Such a beautiful spot to view freighters and enjoy being outdoors. Inside has everything you need and then some. Plenty of room and beautiful rooms. ##### Brenda K. Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2024 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Dorothy F. 1 Aug 2024 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Time on the River. We had a wonderful stay. This was a perfect VRBO for our family. The host is perfect to work with. We look forward to watching the freighters.We look forward to future stays. ##### Dorothy F. Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2024 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Marianne M. 28 Sept 2023 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Great Location Wonderful house right on the St Mary's River with a great view of the many freighters passing by. Close to town for dinner or shopping. We enjoyed our stay there. ##### Marianne M. Stayed 6 nights in Sep 2023 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Jeff B. 29 Oct 2023 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Family getaway Great place for a quiet weekend getaway. Very clean! ##### Jeff B. Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2023 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Karen D. 29 Sept 2023 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Beautiful property We loved our stay. We truly enjoyed watching the freighters right from the deck! The beach was amazing, the house was clean, and the deck was large enough for a bonfire and the six of us to relax and unwind. ##### Karen D. Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2023 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Brian B. 29 Oct 2024 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Clean, comfortable, classy I always look forward to coming back to this home on the St Marys River. Perfect location just fifteen minutes from the Soo Locks. Very comfortable with lots of space. Very nice deck with lots of comfortable chairs for freighter watching. The owner is always making improvements. It’s a pleasure to visit. ##### Brian B. Stayed 7 nights in Oct 2024 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Kristina W. 26 Jun 2023 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Great property! We stayed for five days this year and we always enjoy this residence. This year it was hot so we took full advantage of the shallow beach, cold water and large deck. We had a great time! ##### Kristina W. Stayed 5 nights in Jun 2023 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Roger W. 30 Jun 2024 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### great time house was clean and have great view of freighters from deck. we will be back again next year. ##### Roger W. Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2024 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Miriam W. 3 Aug 2024 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Another great visit This is the third year I've stayed at this property, and I'm already booked for next summer. Comfortable, lovely, well stocked home. Loved the improvements made since last year. Enjoy watching the freighters from the large deck. And it's close if you want to head into town for dinner or other activities. It's a perfect getaway! ##### Miriam W. Stayed 5 nights in Jul 2024 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Deborah R. 24 Jul 2023 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Wonderful stay Beach on the river with the best freighter views Very private property with large trees and nature. The home was clean, comfortable and well appointed. We are returning next summer! ##### Deborah R. Stayed 14 nights in Jul 2023 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Brenda K. 15 Jul 2024 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Freighter Paradise This is the second time I've stayed in this location and have already booked another trip. Beautiful home on a perfect freighter viewing lot in an amazing town with lots to see. The home was very clean and had everything we needed. No complaints! ##### Brenda K. Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2024 ### 8/10 Good #### Cindy B. 16 Sept 2023 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Freighter in your front yard We enjoyed watching freighters go by and having a fire on the deck. Great location ! ##### Cindy B. Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2023 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Floyd H. 15 Jun 2023 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Lots of big boats Great house and location. Surrounding trees give a real feeling of seclusion. Surreal having a full size cruise ship glide by on the river. We enjoyed our stay. ##### Floyd H. Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2023 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Jordan S., Denver, CO 28 May 2023 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Returning visitor Just the way we left it last year, hope we are able to return for years to come! Thank you Diana ##### Jordan S. Stayed 3 nights in May 2023 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Craig F. 18 Jul 2021 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Wonderful Stay We thoroughly enjoyed our stay at Mohawk. Great location! We enjoyed the freighters, kayaking, sitting on the deck. Very relaxing and quiet! The home is cozy with many local artifacts throughout the home. Well maintained and the communication was excellent with the owner. Wr look forward to staying again next year! ##### Craig F. Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2021 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Bev W. 23 Sept 2024 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, listing accuracy Disliked: Location #### Great views of freighters We enjoyed the deck and fire pit and modern kitchen appliances in addition to the vintage decor. Furniture was all very comfortable and rooms were large enough to spread out. Master bedroom was well equipped for handicap use. Being close to Sault st Marie gave us options for tourist places to visit. Using the app for freighters gave us the chance to observe many ships going by. We also saw an eagle on the beach twice. ##### Bev W. Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2024 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Douglass J. 5 Sept 2024 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Exceeded expectations Spent three amazing nights. Wanted a place where my 97 year old mother could watch freighters. Could not have found a better place. Exceptionally clean and well stocked. Charming up north decor. Master bedroom has a thoughtfully laid out handicap accessible bathroom. Location was excellent for riding my bicycle, went to Sugar Island on one of my rides. My wife and I will definitely return. ##### Douglass J. Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2024 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Dorothy F. 16 Aug 2023 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Perfect Our week was perfect! Our family looks forward to this week all year! The location is beautiful. The deck, river and boats, what else do you need? We look forward to next year. ##### Dorothy F. Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2023 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Brenda K. 13 Sept 2023 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Freighter Heaven Perfect location for watching freighters. They feel like they are in the front yard. Beautiful home with plenty of room and all the supplies needed to have a relaxing stay. I've already booked another stay for next summer. ##### Brenda K. Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2023 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Megan W. 30 Jun 2023 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Soo vacation 2023 We had the best time during our stay. Home and property was beautiful. We were able to sit on the deck, relax and watch the freighters go by. Kids enjoyed the sandy beach and chasing the waves as the boats went by. Home had everything we needed and was very comfortable. Host was very easy to communicate with. We will definitely be back! ##### Megan W. 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