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Relaxing Ranch on the Mainland. Minutes to Algonac State Park and the ferries.

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Exterior
A modern kitchen with white cabinets, a central island with stools, a built-in stove, and a stone accent wall.
A kitchen with a ceiling fan, stainless steel appliances, and a tiled floor.
A kitchen with wooden cabinets, a microwave, a sink, and a bar stool.
A compact kitchen with wooden cabinets, a central island with stools, a refrigerator, a stove, and a ceiling fan.

Reviews

10 out of 10
Exceptional

Highlights

  • Your own private chef
    One of the few properties offering private chef services.
3 bedrooms1+ bathroomSleeps 6

Popular amenities

  • Swimming pool
  • Garage parking available
  • Kitchen
  • Washing machine
  • Air-conditioning
  • Barbecue

Explore the area

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Clay Township, MI
  • Place, Algonac State Park
    ‪3 min drive‬
  • Place, Scout Drive Tot Lot
    ‪4 min drive‬
  • Place, St. John's Marsh State Wildlife Area
    ‪6 min drive‬
  • Airport, Detroit, MI (DET-Coleman A. Young Municipal)
    ‪58 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

3 bedrooms (sleeps 6)

Bedroom 2

1 Queen Bed

Bedroom 3

1 Queen Bed

Master Bedroom

1 King Bed

1 bathroom, 1 half bathroom

Bath

Bathtub · Toilet · Shower only

Bathroom 2

Toilet

Spaces

Deck or patio
Porch or lanai
Kitchen
Outdoor play area
Garden
Dining area

About this property

Relaxing Ranch on the Mainland. Minutes to Algonac State Park and the ferries.

Clean and comfy in a country setting only 5 minutes from the Saint Clair River, Lake Saint Clair and Harsen's Island ferry.
Heated/air conditioned attached 2 1/2 car garage (25x23) available as additional lounging/ dining space or as man cave.
Third bedroom has private entry door opening to the deck and patio. Fully stocked kitchen and bath.
Gas fireplace.
Please acknowledge that there is a pool on site that is not part of listing.
IMPORTANT -Property is not suitable for infants or children.
Please read house rules before booking. Smoking/ vaping $1000 fee. Unauthorized parties/ events $500 fee. Deep cleaning of kitchen $500 fee.

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House Rules

Check in after 4:00 PM
Minimum age to rent: 30
Check out before 11:00 AM
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Children

Adults only
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Events

No events allowed
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Pets

No pets allowed, service animals permitted
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Smoking

Smoking is not permitted

Check-out instructions

The host requires you to complete the following before checking out:
Start the dishwasher
Gather used towels
Remove personal items, remove leftover food and drinks and take out the rubbish
Turn off the lights and return the keys
Leave bedding on beds. Put soiled linens in laundry room. Throw away opened, unwanted refrigerator foods.
Leave doors unlocked. Turn lights off.
Check toilets before leaving. Leave in an acceptable manner.
Failure to complete these may result in a negative review from the host.
PROPERTY IS NOT SUITABLE FOR CHILDREN. Please acknowledge that the pool on the property is not a part of the listing and is not available to guests.
PLEASE DECLARE THE NUMBER OF GUESTS WHEN MAKING YOUR RESERVATION. ADDITIONAL GUESTS WILL BE CHARGED. USE PO BOX AT POST OFFICE FOR MAIL.
Effective 7/23/19 Owner will meet guests at door at check in. Dishonest travelers will be turned away with NO REFUNDS! DO NOT PARK IN GARAGE.

Important information

You need to know

Property Registration Number 86-1616850
Property # 1091017vb
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
Long-term renters welcome
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

Algonac

Located in Algonac, this holiday home is in a rural area and on a river. Sunset Harbor and Middle Channel Golf & Country Club are worth checking out if an activity is on the agenda, while those wishing to experience the area's natural beauty can explore St. John's Marsh State Wildlife Area and Algonac State Park. Looking to get your feet wet? Jet skiing, kayaking and scuba diving adventures can be found near the property.
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Map
Clay Township, MI

What's nearby

  • Algonac State Park - 3 min drive - 4.7 km
  • Scout Drive Tot Lot - 4 min drive - 4.0 km
  • St. John's Marsh State Wildlife Area - 6 min drive - 3.6 km
  • Cottrellville Park - 7 min drive - 11.0 km
  • Sassy Marina - 11 min drive - 7.8 km

Getting around

  • Detroit, MI (DET-Coleman A. Young Municipal) - 60 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪McDonald's - ‬4 min drive
  • ‪Foxfire Fixins - ‬11 min drive
  • ‪Cabana Blue - ‬13 min drive
  • ‪Chris' Roadside Stand - ‬4 min drive
  • ‪Sans Souci Bar - ‬17 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Does Relaxing Ranch on the Mainland. Minutes to Algonac State Park and the ferries. have a pool?

Yes, this property has a pool.

Is Relaxing Ranch on the Mainland. Minutes to Algonac State Park and the ferries. pet-friendly?

No, only service animals are welcome at the property.

How much is parking at Relaxing Ranch on the Mainland. Minutes to Algonac State Park and the ferries.?

On-site parking is available at the property.

What time is check-in at Relaxing Ranch on the Mainland. Minutes to Algonac State Park and the ferries.?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Relaxing Ranch on the Mainland. Minutes to Algonac State Park and the ferries.?

Checkout is at 11:00 AM.

Where is Relaxing Ranch on the Mainland. Minutes to Algonac State Park and the ferries. located?

Situated on a river, this holiday home is within 3 miles (5 km) of Scout Drive Tot Lot, St. John's Marsh State Wildlife Area and Algonac State Park. Lake Saint Clair is 2.7 mi (4.4 km) away.

Reviews

10

Exceptional

Reviews are presented in chronological order, subject to a moderation process, and verified unless otherwise labelled.
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Rating 10 - Excellent. 17 out of 17 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 0 out of 17 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 0 out of 17 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 17 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 17 reviews

10/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

10/10

Location

10/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

Verified

10/10 Excellent

Cody K.

Great Stay for a Tournament

Came into town for a bass tournament. Had a great time. House is clean and well furnished. 35 minutes from metro park and 15 minutes from two small towns with good eating!
Stayed 9 nights in Jun 2018
Response from VrboOwner on 28 Mar 2020
Thanks for staying Cody!
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Tim L.

Quiet, relaxing place with great front and back porches

We stayed here while visiting family on Russell Island. Very conveniently located to the ferry, and a nice quiet place to come back to each evening. Both the front and back porches are great to sit on an enjoy the quiet surroundings. Clean and new inside, and the owner is right next door to help with anything. Would happily go back.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2018
Response from VrboOwner on 28 Mar 2020
Tim and Kathy were a pleasure to have as guests. Friendly, happy travelers who left the place super clean. We enjoyed meeting them and would highly recommend them to any property owner. It genuinely makes us happy to know that our guests are enjoying the place as much as we do. Thanks for booking with us! Please consider us again in the future!
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Tim L.

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

A great place to rent for Algonac area vacations

This is our 3rd time renting from Carrie and Jeff and it gets better every time. Its obvious a lot of thought and work is put into the house. Its a great place for us to rent to visit family in the area, and also to come back to afterward to enjoy the peace and quiet on the front porch. Would definitely rent again.
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2022
Response from VrboOwner on 27 Aug 2022
Thanks Tim.
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Linda G.

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

Ralaxing relief from the heat

We are Michigan natives now retired and living in FL. After 5 summers there we deciced to take a 2 month break from the FL heat in Michigan. The property is nice, simple, well maintained and the weather was perfect.
Stayed 61 nights in Jul 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

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

Clean and comfortable

This worked out just fine. Thank you.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2019
Response from VrboOwner on 28 Mar 2020
Thank you for staying! Visit again in the future!
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Archie W.

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

St Clair Fishing Trip

Great trip. The house owners Carrie and Jeff are wonderful people. The house is extremely clean. Plenty of parking for 21 ft bass boats, short distance from house to 2-boat ramps. Jeff even supplied the frying equipment and propane for our outdoor fish fry. We supplied the fish!
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2019
Response from VrboOwner on 28 Mar 2020
Thank you Archie and guests for everything! The fish was great, the company was excellent, and a big ole thank you for taking such good care of the place! Please stay again!
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Robin C.

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

Just Perfect

I was met upon arrival and presented with a dozen fresh eggs from the chickens in the yard. The property is full of large well groomed trees with lovely flower beds. The house was clean and spacious. I was there for my granddaughter’s wedding. The kitchen is large and well equipped, we made 180 cupcakes for the wedding. The large clean garage served as a beauty salon for the bridesmaids. We entertained the new in-laws on the comfy front porch furniture, while we enjoyed the evening breeze. Algonac is a beautiful community and Carrie is a top notch host.
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2022
Response from VrboOwner on 16 Aug 2022
Thank you!
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Joe M.

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

Fish on! (again)

Second stay at this location was just as good as the first. Everything you need, conveniently located, lots of room, well outfitted kitchen, would definitely recommend.
Stayed 3 nights in May 2022
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Joe M.

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

Fish on!

What a great alternative to staying in a nearby hotel - 5 minutes from the boat launch and dairy queen, both of which we used daily. Large beds in each bedroom, very clean place overall. Quiet neighborhood - no issues on any front - owner(s) were very responsive on text - great value, it's a pretty big place - renting again this weekend and am so glad we aren't hoteling it.
Stayed 4 nights in May 2022
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Brenda S.

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

Nice relaxing experience!

Comfortable. That is the best word to describe this house. We stayed for 2 weeks and felt at home on day one. Nothing fancy, nothing new but everything you could need to live, cook and relax. It is close to everything from Anchor Bay to Marine City. We will stay again. Thanks, Jeff and Carrie!
Stayed 14 nights in Jun 2021
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Thomas K.

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

Nice getaway!

Nice house and quiet area.
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2019
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Scott G.

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

Enjoyed our stay!

The house is just as pictured. We had a great time staying here while we fished and explored the area. We would stay here again. Thanks so much Jeff & Carrie!
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2019
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Tyler W.

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

Nice, quite area.

Had a great time fishing close by. Had all the accommodations we needed for our stay. Would stay here again. Thanks!
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2019
Verified

10/10 Excellent

JESSICA B.

Nice and clean, served our purpose

This house had everything you need, owners are right next door if you need anything. Grounds are very pretty, well maintained. Use VRBO, never rent a hotel room again!!!!
Stayed 8 nights in Sep 2018
Response from VrboOwner on 28 Mar 2020
Jessie, Again we are blessed to have a location for Islanders and Algonacians to stay while visiting family. Thank you for staying. We sincerely love to see folks enjoying the place as much as we did for 20 plus years! You are wonderful guests! Please stay again in the future! Prayers and positive thoughts to you and your family at this difficult time. Thanks again, Carrie & Jeff Dear Jessie, I received your package today. i'm seriously typing this thank you with tears in my eyes, because not too many people take time to do such sweet things. Thank you form the bottom of my heart...I love the gifts you sent for the house. Your suggestions are appreciated, and I intend to act on that asap. We're also excited that the fireplace is being converted to gas for our winter guests! Should you ever get back this way, you know you have a place here on the mainland. I'll even get another TV for you lol! We'd love for you to stay again, and hopefully under happier circumstances. Again, sending prayers to your family in this difficult time. And thank you for your consideration and generosity. Sincerely, Jeff and Carrie
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Denise D.

The home was clean, well stocked & cared for. We had no problems it was exactly as pictured.

The home had a relaxing front porch area & great Kitchen. It was close to everything in Algonac & was exactly what we were looking for. Carrie was very quick to respond to questions. If we happen back that way, would stay again. Thanks Carrie we had a great time.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2018
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Carrie L.

Excellent!

Awesome place!
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2018
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Daniel M.

Enjoyed our stay. I wish we could have stayed longer.

Great location, quiet residential neighborhood. Very clean. Especially liked the front porch and rear patio. Actually nicer than the photos.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2018
Response from VrboOwner on 28 Mar 2020
We're happy to have a location here in Algonac that's convenient for family visits here in town and across the pond. It sincerely means a lot to us when folks enjoy the space as much as we do. Thank you, Mr. Marrello for booking with us and for being awesome guests! Please come back in the future! I'm updating the photos! Safe travels, Carrie :)

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