Relax, Fish & Watch Freighters at Harsens Island Captain's Lookout

3 bedrooms2 bathroomsSleeps 12206 sq m

Popular amenities

Pet-friendly

Kitchen

Barbecue grill

Free WiFi

Washer

Dryer

Explore the area

Harsens Island, MI

Lake Saint Clair17 min drive
Algonac State Park21 min drive
Comerica Park73 min drive

The house was very comfortable and a great place to stay. The kitchen was well stocked with cookware and even an assortm...

Gary S.

Oct 1, 2023

Rooms & beds

3 bedrooms (sleeps 12)

Bunk Room

+3

4 Single Beds, 1 Queen Bed and 2 Double Beds

First-Floor Office

1 King Bed

Master Bedroom

1 King Bed

Second Bedroom

1 Queen Bed

2 bathrooms

First Floor Bathroom

Soap · Towels provided · Toilet · Shower only · Shampoo · Hair dryer

Upstairs Bathroom

Soap · Towels provided · Toilet · Shower only · Jetted bathtub · Shampoo · Hair dryer

Spaces

Deck or patio

Kitchen

Balcony

Garden

Dining Area

About this property

Within just 2 hours or less from Metro Detroit, the Harsens Island ferry will transport you to an island paradise. Located at the top of Lake St. Clair and at the mouth of the St. Clair River, the island offers some of the best fresh water fishing, duck hunting, bird and freighter watching around. This house is located on the crystal clear waters of the South Channel and is surrounded by water on both sides. We offer all the amenities you and your crew need to escape and relax by the water.

Property manager

Carla Longerbeam

Languages

English, Italian, Spanish

Amenities

Kitchen

Washer

Dryer

Pet-friendly

Free WiFi

Air conditioning

Harsens Island Vacation Rental | 2BR | 2BA | 1,620 Sq Ft | Access Only By Stairs

Kitchen

Washer

Dryer

Pet-friendly

House Rules

Check in after 4:00 PM

Minimum age to rent: 25

Check out before 11:00 AM

Children

Children allowed: ages 0–17

Events

No events allowed

Pets

Pets allowed: dogs (limit 2 total)

Smoking

Smoking is not permitted

No parking on grass next to the house.

No trespassing on our neighbor’s property. It will be cause for removal without refund.

Damage and incidentals

You will be responsible for any damage to the rental property caused by you or your party during your stay.

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

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

About the area

Harsens Island

Located in Harsens Island, this holiday home is on the waterfront. Golden Hawk Golf Club and Sycamore Hills Golf Club 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 Lake Saint Clair. Travelling with kids? Consider C.J. Barrymore's, or check out an event or a game at Emerald Theatre. Make sure you get close to the area's animals with activities such as game walks and birdwatching.

Harsens Island, MI

What's nearby

Lake Saint Clair - 17 min drive
Algonac State Park - 21 min drive
Ford Field - 73 min drive
Comerica Park - 73 min drive
GM Renaissance Center - 74 min drive

Getting around

Detroit, MI (DET-Coleman A. Young Municipal) - 74 min drive

Restaurants

McDonald's - 16 min drive
Snoopy's Dog House - 18 min drive
Taco Bell - 16 min drive
Antonio's Corner Cafe - 15 min drive
Achatz Burgers - 17 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Relax, Fish & Watch Freighters at Harsens Island Captain's Lookout pet-friendly?

Yes, this property allows dogs (limit 2 total).

What time is check-in at Relax, Fish & Watch Freighters at Harsens Island Captain's Lookout?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Relax, Fish & Watch Freighters at Harsens Island Captain's Lookout?

Checkout is at 11:00 AM.

Where is Relax, Fish & Watch Freighters at Harsens Island Captain's Lookout located?

Located on the waterfront, this family-friendly holiday home is 6.9 mi (11 km) from Lake Saint Clair and 9 mi (14.5 km) from Algonac State Park. C.J. Barrymore's and Metro Beach are also within 32 miles (52 km).

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10/10

Cleanliness

9.8/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

10/10

Location

9.6/10

Listing accuracy

10/10 Excellent

Gary S.

1 Oct 2023

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

Perfect place for a fishing base camp.

The house was very comfortable and a great place to stay. The kitchen was well stocked with cookware and even an assortment of spices. The outdoor area included furniture and the fire pit was a nice place to sit and watch the freighters go by. If you plan to bring a boat taller than 7 feet from the water line, have a backup plan for docking as water levels change from year to year. But Carla was a great host and was quick to answer any questions and very accommodating. We had a great vacation. Thanks again for hosting us.

Stayed 7 nights in Sep 2023

10/10 Excellent

Kelly B.

28 Sept 2023

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

Wedding

Great for large group.

Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2023

10/10 Excellent

Rose C.

23 July 2023

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

Captains Lookout Harsens Island

We always try and rent a house on the water for a family summer vacation!! Captain’s Lookout was truly one of the best!! Pictures do not do it justice!! Beautiful home and very comfortable!! We did have a severe storm one evening and lost power!! To our delight in less than 3mins the whole house generator kicked in!! We would HIGHLY recommend this property! Also if we had any questions or issues (had no issues) response was super!!!

Stayed 6 nights in Jul 2023

8/10 Good

cody l.

11 July 2023

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

Great Place on the channel.

The house was amazing. It’s a lot bigger than it looks and it had a lot of space. The bunk room was a bit with the kids as they loved making forts in that room. The side beach outside was awesome as it was a fun place to float and cool off. The neighbors were friendly and we had no problem with them. The boat docking could be better or update but it worked out. Overall, I would definitely stay here again with the family!

Stayed 6 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

steve r.

4 June 2023

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

Fishing Destination

Great place to stay for a fishing trip to Lake St Clair and the St Clair River.

Stayed 6 nights in May 2023

About the host

Hosted by Carla Longerbeam

My husband Chris and I have been married for 7 years and we are a blended family with 4 kids (ages 13, 10, 6, and 5). We have started a small business specializing in making amazing memories and housing opportunities available to other families. We have a 36' RV that we also rent out for people to take cross-country. We buy and flip starter homes for new families. Finally, we also have several rental houses that we rent out long term. The only thing that was missing was a vacation home that families could rent out short term and enjoy all the amazing nature that Michigan has to offer. We found our home on Harsens Island a year ago and have loved sharing it with people from all over Michigan and all over the country since then.

Why they chose this property

We had never been to Harsens Island before and went to visit a home for sale on whim. The proximity to Detroit with the feel being up north was instantly appealing to us. Harsens Island is a very unique place with a ton to offer. The summer is filled with water fun and festivals and the fall and spring are a mecca for fishing and hunting. Winter offers a whole different experience to just relax and enjoy the freighters pass by. The location of this house offers a ton of privacy and our own little beach area as well. We loved that it was big enough for a few families to share the space and still felt like a cottage by the river. We hope your family enjoys it as much as we do.

What makes this property unique

We offer just about everything you should need for a summer vacation, girl's weekend away, hunting/fishing trip, or even just a couple's night away. We try to provide all the basic cooking/kitchen needs, board games, kayaks and TVs to make for an easy stay, just bring your groceries and clothing and you will have an awesome stay. We even have a boat well where you can tie up your own fishing or rec boat too.