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Private access Riverbend Retreat, fishing, canoes, wildlife, & swinging bridge

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Amazing sunsets overlooking the river
Majestic winter view of the yard
We get the most amazing fall colors.
Canoes and row boat available for river play.
Huge fire pit overlooking the river

Reviews

9.8 out of 10, Loved by Guests
Top 10% of guest reviews in this area
4 bedrooms3 bathroomsSleeps 10195.1 sq m

Popular amenities

  • Kitchen
  • Washing machine
  • Dryer
  • Free Wi-Fi
  • Air-conditioning
  • Outdoor space

Explore the area

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Croswell, MI
  • Place, 3 North Vines
    ‪5 min drive‬
  • Place, Lakeview Hills Golf Resort
    ‪7 min drive‬
  • Place, Lexington Village Theatre
    ‪9 min drive‬
  • Airport, Sarnia, ON (YZR-Chris Hadfield)
    ‪57 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

4 bedrooms (sleeps 10)

Bedroom 1

1 King Bed

Bedroom 2

1 Queen Bed

Bedroom 3

1 Double Bed and 1 Single Bed

Bedroom 4

1 Double Bed and 1 Single Bed

3 bathrooms

Bathroom 1

Soap · Towels provided · Bathtub or shower · Toilet · Shampoo

Bathroom 2

Soap · Towels provided · Bathtub or shower · Toilet · Shampoo

Bathroom 3

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

Spaces

Deck or patio
Kitchen
Separate dining area
Outdoor play area
Garden
Dining area

About this property

Private access Riverbend Retreat, fishing, canoes, wildlife, & swinging bridge

Welcome to Riverbend Retreat! Bring the whole family for endless memories in the historic town of Croswell. Enjoy this ½ acre vacation dream right on a secluded stretch of the Black River. You’ll find some of the best fishing so bring your fishing poles, and Riverbend Retreat is literally a stone’s throw away from Riverbend Park, Splash pad, disc golf course, and the famous historic Swinging Bridge! Completely remodeled home that sits at the end of a quaint street with plenty of parking. Central heating and geothermal air conditioning, large kitchen with space to gather while preparing meals, big dining room with plenty of seating, spacious common area with electric fireplace, and open floor plan so everyone can be together. Kitchen, dining, living room, full bath, king master + bath + electric fireplace, and the queen bedroom are on the main floor. Two double + trundle bedrooms and full bath on 2nd floor. Each room has large smart tv's and beautiful views. Large back deck, ample patio seating, two fire pits overlooking the river, two canoes available or bring your own kayaks and explore the amazing wildlife the river has to offer. Seen daily are deer, geese, beaver, turtles, beautiful birds, and more!

Only 5 min to Lexington Village- shops, restaurants, events, Lake Huron beaches, golf courses, winery, and more. There is a great designated bike path that begins just a couple short blocks from the house and takes you straight to Lexington Village with stops along the way including 3 North Vines Winery and Lakeview Hills Golf Resort. One of our favorite ways to enjoy the area!
If quiet, private, relaxation and rest is what you seek with the options for adventure, we’ve got it all!.

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House Rules

Check in after 3:00 PM
Minimum age to rent: 25
Check out before 11:00 AM
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Children

Children allowed: ages 0–17
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Events

No events allowed
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Pets

No pets allowed
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Smoking

Smoking is not permitted

Check-out instructions

The host requires you to complete the following before checking out:
Load and start the dishwasher
Strip any used beds and gather used towels
Remove personal items, remove leftover food and drinks and take out the rubbish
Turn off the lights and lock the doors
Failure to complete these may result in a negative review from the host.
No parties. If guest count is over what is disclosed you will be charged $50/guest/night or asked to leave. This includes guests not staying overnight
Quiet hours are 10pm-7am. Please respect these rules as well as our wonderful neighbors.
Firewood is not included in your stay. The local speedway sells it. There are also local private sellers to buy from in the area.

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
This property uses geothermal energy
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

Frequently asked questions

Is Private access Riverbend Retreat, fishing, canoes, wildlife, & swinging bridge pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

How much does it cost to stay at Private access Riverbend Retreat, fishing, canoes, wildlife, & swinging bridge?

As of 8 Apr 2026, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Private access Riverbend Retreat, fishing, canoes, wildlife, & swinging bridge on 1 June 2026 start from AU$360, including taxes and fees. This price is based on the lowest nightly price found in the last 24 hours for stays in the next 30 days. Prices are subject to change. Choose your dates for more accurate prices.

How much is parking at Private access Riverbend Retreat, fishing, canoes, wildlife, & swinging bridge?

On-site parking is available at the property.

What time is check-in at Private access Riverbend Retreat, fishing, canoes, wildlife, & swinging bridge?

Check-in begins at 3:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Private access Riverbend Retreat, fishing, canoes, wildlife, & swinging bridge?

Checkout is at 11:00 AM.

Where is Private access Riverbend Retreat, fishing, canoes, wildlife, & swinging bridge located?

This family-friendly Croswell holiday home is located on the waterfront, 3 mi (4.8 km) from 3 North Vines, and within 6 mi (10 km) of Angel's Garden and Irish Rose Gift & Woolen Shoppe. Gatherings - Antiques, Folk Art & More and Lakeview Hills Golf Resort are also within 6 miles (10 km).

Reviews

9.8

Exceptional

Reviews are presented in chronological order, subject to a moderation process, and verified unless otherwise labelled.
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Rating 10 - Excellent. 10 out of 12 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 2 out of 12 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 0 out of 12 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 12 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 12 reviews

10/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

10/10

Location

10/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

Verified

10/10 Excellent

lynda h.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Everything was good it felt like home
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Robbie A.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
The place was beautiful....inside and out.Our grandkids had a blast .
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2025
Response from VrboOwner on 9 Sept 2025
I'm happy to hear you all had a great time. Thanks for being great guests. 😊👍 Hope to have you back soon!!
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Cara C.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great spot
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Cindy W.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Wonderful space to gather with family both inside and outside. Loved the short walk to the park and downtown Croswell. Made good use of the record player!
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025
Response from VrboOwner on 4 Aug 2025
I'm happy to hear you enjoyed the place. Thank you for being great guests and leaving everything in such great shape!! We hope to have you back soon 😊
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Hannah M.

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

Weekend

My family had a great time on this property!
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2024
Response from VrboOwner on 31 Oct 2024
Thank you for being such great guests. We hope to have the opportunity to host you and your group in the future!
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Harish K.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Spent a weekend with friends. Property was cleans had all the resources.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2025
Response from VrboOwner on 18 Sept 2025
Thank you for staying at our Riverbend Retreat! You were excellent guests and we hope you have you back!
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Gregory M.

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

Great stay

Stayed at property to do a little hunting in the area. The house was clean, coszy, modern. Had everything you needed. Great Location and good host. Will be back.
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2024
Response from VrboOwner on 22 Nov 2024
Thank you for staying at our Riverbend Retreat and thank you for being an exceptional guest. We look forward to hosting you and your group again in the future!
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Colleen W.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
We loved our stay here! Very clean and easy check-in. Well stocked kitchen and the information binder was greatly appreciated. Saw mama deer and her babies every morning! A short walk into town as well as the Swinging Bridge. Nice quiet neighborhood. About 10 minute drive to Lexington & a 20 minute drive to Port Sanilac. Thanks for a lovely 5 days!
Stayed 5 nights in Jul 2025
Response from VrboOwner on 3 Aug 2025
I'm glad you enjoyed the Riverbend Retreat!! Thank you being great guests and I hope to have you back 😊
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Deb N.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Excellent communication with host. Property had many nice “extra touches” like warming towel racks and heat lamps in the bathroom, two electric fireplaces, canoes (with good lifejackets!), an outdoor fire pit with great chairs, and even a guitar with a tuner! Fabulous place for a peaceful getaway in a friendly small town! Two thumbs up from my husband and our college and high school boys!
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025
Response from VrboOwner on 22 July 2025
Thank you for staying at the Riverbend Retreat. You were the PERFECT guests and are welcome back anytime!!!
Verified

8/10 Good

debbie f.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Nice home at the end of the street, very private and quiet. Very close to downtown Croswell and short drive to Lexington. Was planning on having two adult women in a room, but they had a double bed and a twin mattress underneath the bed which wouldn’t fit in the room had to move it to a different room which would be my only complaint. Otherwise, nice place.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2025
Response from VrboOwner on 9 Sept 2025
I'm sorry you had a hard time with the bed situation. We've never had that problem before and the trundles get used quite often. As stated in the listing there are 4 bedrooms, 2 bedrooms with trundles, I'm surprised to hear neither of them worked. Also the couch can easily be converted to a large bed. I'm surprised to hear non of that worked for you. You had 5 guests on your reservation, if in fact you had only 5 guests, that should have been plenty of sleeping options even if 1 trundle was a problem. I ask any guests reading this response to this review, if you ever have any problems with the trundles -or anything for that matter- reach out to me and it will be addressed immediately. Either way, I hope you still managed to enjoy your stay.
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Amy C.

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

Memorable Riverbend House Retreat!

My family (me, my husband & 3 kids - 2, 4 and 6 yrs), we had a great time at the riverbend house! The location is perfect. Walkable to a little downtown in Croswell where there is a little market and ice cream shop. Lexington is only 10 minutes away to access the beach, shops and restaurants. The house itself was very comfortable, plenty of space both inside and out. The house is the last on the street, right up against the Black River. Very quiet and peaceful. We saw lots of great wildlife, which the children loved. We walked to the splash pad several times. All around a very nice stay!
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2025
Response from VrboOwner on 1 Aug 2025
Thank you for staying with us and being exceptional guests. I'm glad you all enjoyed it. We hope to have you back!!
Verified

8/10 Good

Hudson

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

Great property

Great spot on the river, beautiful grounds with river access for fishing/canoeing. A short walk to a cute park, small downtown area. The house was clean and nicely decorated. Unfortunately a well tank failed just prior to our arrival and we were left without air conditioning and one of the toilets. Owner tried to rectify and was in frequent communication with us, but the problem could not be fixed during our stay, so it was quite muggy and sticky - especially upstairs. The owner did offer a partial refund if we had chosen to depart early, but we had nowhere else to stay. Thankfully she did refund us a small portion of the stay for our inconvenience.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025
Response from VrboOwner on 28 July 2025
Thank you for staying with us and I hope to have you back. . You were excellent guests. Any host would be lucky to have you. The well is fixed as of this morning and everything is working as it should. I'm so sorry I couldn't remedy the problem sooner. Thanks again and I really do hope to get the opportunity to make your stay absolutely perfect in the future! Carrie

About the host

Hosted by carrie miller

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My husband and I reside in Southern California but I was born and raised in Michigan, not far from the Riverbend Retreat. We have 3 sons and 3 grandchildren. Our oldest son recently moved to Michigan so we decided to buy a vacation house to have more opportunities to visit the grandchildren. We love traveling, camping, boating, canoeing, and just about any other outdoor adventure you can think of!

Why they chose this property

In Historic Croswell, the property sits at the end of a quiet street so we only have neighbors on one side and a river on the other. Downtown Croswell is a short walk from the house and offers grocery, bar/grill, ice-cream parlor, coffee shop, and more. The public library is a quaint walk a block away. Behind the house sits Riverbend Park with the historic Swinging Bridge, Splash Pad, Disc Golf Course, and picnic area. 5minutes to the Village of Lexington, Golf Courses, winery, breweries, restaurants, shopping, sandy beaches, and events. We have it all!

What makes this property unique

Riverbend Retreat is 1/2 acre of vacationers dream. The property is absolutely beautiful and private. The abundance of wildlife and river access is unbeatable. You can jump on a canoe and easily paddle in either direction. Wildlife to be seen are deer, beaver, geese, turtles, and more! If you follow the river 1minute behind the property, you land right at Croswell historic Swinging Bridge and Riverbend Park with playground, picnic area, Splash Pad, and Disc Golf Course. You can get there by foot or grab a canoe and paddle your way there. With 2 fire pits overlooking the river, you'll soon find that you can be content just hanging around the property but, if you decide to adventure in the area, there is so much to offer!

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