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Reviews

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful

Entire home

4 bedrooms5 bathroomsSleeps 10

Popular amenities

  • Pool
  • Hot tub
  • Kitchen
  • Washer
  • Dryer
  • Free WiFi

Explore the area

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Harsens Island, MI
  • Place, Lake Saint Clair
    ‪2 min walk‬
  • Place, Blue Water Bridge
    ‪47 min drive‬
  • Place, Michigan Lottery Amphitheatre at Freedom Hill
    ‪47 min drive‬
  • Airport, Detroit, MI (DET-Coleman A. Young Municipal)
    ‪61 min drive‬

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About the neighborhood

Harsens Island

This vacation home places you within a 10-minute stroll of Lake Saint Clair and Sunset Harbor. The vacation home includes a private pool, a kitchen, and a fireplace.
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What's nearby

  • Lake Saint Clair - 2 min walk - 0.1 miles
  • Algonac State Park - 13 min drive - 5.6 miles
  • Blue Water Bridge - 47 min drive - 40.1 miles
  • Michigan Lottery Amphitheatre at Freedom Hill - 47 min drive - 40.1 miles
  • Fort Gratiot Lighthouse - 51 min drive - 41.0 miles

Getting around

  • Detroit, MI (DET-Coleman A. Young Municipal) - 67 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪McDonald's - ‬8 min drive
  • ‪Cabana Blue - ‬14 min drive
  • ‪Foxfire Fixins - ‬17 min drive
  • ‪Brown's - ‬15 min drive
  • ‪Sans Souci Bar - ‬6 min drive

About this property

Entire place

You'll have the entire home to yourself and will only share it with other guests in your party.

The Harsens Island Retreat

Looking for the perfect stay? A hot tub to die for? A private room with its own jacuzzi? Or maybe a good waterfront view to relax, you will find everything in here.
Two story house with 4 private bedrooms, a full bathroom in each room and 1 bathroom on the main floor. Canal frontage that leads to the north channel of St Claire River
Amenities to enjoy during your stay:
* Air conditioning
* BBQ
* Outdoor hot tub
* Sauna
* Tiki bar
* Outdoor swimming pool (not heated)
* Waterfront
* Fire pit
* Bikes
* Canoes
The vacation home is air-conditioned and features a kitchen and 4.5 bathrooms, and there's space to spread out with 4 bedrooms and a dining area. Guests can enjoy a Smart TV and stay connected with free WiFi. Stretch out in the jetted tub. Other standard amenities include a private pool, a washing machine, and a fireplace.

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Property amenities

Pool/Spa

  • Hot tub
  • Outdoor pool
  • Private pool
  • Sauna

Internet

  • Available in the house: Free WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • Parking on site

Kitchen

  • Blender
  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Cookware, dishware, and utensils
  • Dishwasher
  • Microwave
  • Oven
  • Refrigerator
  • Stovetop
  • Toaster

Dining

  • Dining table

Bedrooms

  • 4 bedrooms
  • Bed sheets provided

Bathroom

  • 4.5 bathrooms
  • Bathtub or shower
  • Jetted bathtub
  • Soap
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels provided

Living spaces

  • Dining table
  • Fireplace
  • Separate dining area

Entertainment

  • Smart TV with cable/satellite channels

Outdoor areas

  • Barbecue grill
  • Firepit

Laundry

  • Laundry facilities
  • Washing machine

Work spaces

  • Desk
  • Desk chair

Comfort

  • Air conditioning
  • Heating

Pets

  • No pets allowed

Suitability/Accessibility

  • Smoking not allowed

Services and conveniences

  • Iron/ironing board

Location highlights

  • 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)

Policies

Check-in

Check-in time starts at 4:00 PM
Minimum check-in age: 21

Check-out

Check-out before 10:00 AM

Special check-in instructions

You will receive an email from the host with check-in and check-out instructions
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

Check-out instructions

The host requires you complete the following before checking out:
Strip any used beds and gather used towels
Remove personal items, remove leftover food and drinks, and take out the trash
Turn off the lights and lock the doors
Failure to complete these may result in a negative review from the host.

Pets

  • This property doesn't allow pets

Children and extra beds

Children allowed: ages 0-17

Events

No events allowed

Smoking

Smoking is not permitted

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
Onsite parties or group events are strictly prohibited
Host has indicated there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property
Host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property
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
  • Check-in: 4:00 PM
  • Check-out: 10:00 AM
  • Minimum check-in age: 21

We should mention

Details about charges, deposits, or other important information:

  • This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business, or profession.
  • Charges for extra guests may apply and vary depending on the property's policy.
  • A cash deposit, credit card, or debit card for incidental charges, as well as a government-issued photo ID, may be required at check-in.
  • Special requests are subject to availability at the time of check-in and can't be guaranteed. Certain requests may come with additional charges.
  • Onsite parties or group events are strictly prohibited.
  • Onsite safety features include a carbon monoxide detector and a smoke detector.

Frequently asked questions

What's there to do within easy reach of this vacation home?

This vacation home in Harsens Island is within a 10-minute walk of Lake Saint Clair and Sunset Harbor. You'll also find Algonac State Park and Scout Drive Tot Lot within a short drive.

Is there parking available at The Harsens Island Retreat?

No, this vacation home doesn't offer parking.

Is this vacation home adjacent to a casino?

No, this vacation home is not connected to a casino.

Is there an indoor pool at this vacation home?

No, this vacation home doesn't have an indoor pool; however, there are an outdoor pool and a hot tub.

What amenities will couples enjoy at The Harsens Island Retreat?

At this waterfront vacation home, couples will welcome the many amenities including a private pool and a fireplace along with an outdoor pool.

Are there hot tubs at The Harsens Island Retreat?

No, but this vacation home offers jetted bathtubs in all house.

Does this vacation home provide breakfast?

No, this vacation home doesn't offer breakfast.

Will this vacation home allow pets to stay free of charge?

No, pets aren't allowed at this vacation home.

Are there connecting rooms at The Harsens Island Retreat?

No, this vacation home doesn't feature connecting guestrooms.

How far is the airport from this vacation home?

The closest major airport to this vacation home is Detroit, MI (DET-Coleman A. Young Municipal), which is about 26.7 mi away. Another top airport is Sarnia, ON (YZR-Chris Hadfield), which is around 29.4 mi away.

Are there rooms with balconies at The Harsens Island Retreat?

No, you won't find house with balconies at The Harsens Island Retreat.

The Harsens Island Retreat Reviews

Reviews

9.0

Wonderful

Rating 10 - Excellent. 11 out of 19 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 6 out of 19 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 2 out of 19 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 19 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 19 reviews

9.2/10

Cleanliness

Reviews

Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Harsen island retreat was just what our family needed. The pool, hot tub and canoes were a big hit with my Grandkids. We had the best time.Vanessa was an amazing host. Would stay again
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Overall this house is spacious, well kept and the back yard area with pool and hot tub was perfection. This house is so nice because each bedroom has its own bathroom attached. That is not easy to find. I do think they need to add another outside garbage can as we ran out of room quickly with 6 people staying for 7 days even with taking it out on Monday. But other than that our stay was great and the home is beautiful!
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Such a fun place to stay especially with the pool, and nearby park!
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Beautiful backyard and very well kept house. Great for family fun and making memories!
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, location, listing accuracy
This is a great get-away spot - very quiet, peaceful, and beautiful. Vanesa was so helpful when our plans changed because of a funeral and was willing to accommodate us in that. I recommend the retreat to anyone!
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Great stay!

We had a great time at the house. A group of 6 stayed comfortably. The stay is exactly as described, had a wonderful time hanging out at the house, getting to and from the island was simple, would stay again!
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2024
Verified review

8/10 Good

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

Restful weekend

We all had a much needed restful weekend,this house was perfect for! Thank you
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Perfect getaway!

We had an amazing time staying here! The place was extremely clean & it was so nice having full bathrooms in each of the rooms. The deck/pool area was perfect for grilling out & being outside all day. The hot tub & sauna were also very nice! Mosquitos were bad at night so we couldn’t be outside long but that is to be expected in July. Really cool experience taking the ferry over to the island & would definitely come back here!
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2024
Verified review

8/10 Good

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, location
We had a great holiday weekend at the Harsens Island Retreat. The location was very peaceful and had beautiful windows and light. I'll say the pictures make it look a little nicer than it is in person, so taper your expectations accordingly. Lastly, the hot tub was not working during our stay, which was a surprise to us. Notice of that would have been appreciated.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025
Verified review

8/10 Good

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, location, listing accuracy
We stayed at this home from August 2–5 for a family trip and overall had a good experience. We would rate our stay 3.8 out of 5 stars.The home itself is beautiful, spacious, and has a great layout for large groups. One of our favorite features was that each bedroom had its own bathroom, which made getting ready much easier for everyone. The backyard is large and clearly designed for entertaining. Our favorite part of the home, though, was the kitchen. The open-concept kitchen, dining room, and family room created the perfect gathering space, and that's where we spent most of our time together. The beds were also comfortable enough for a good night's sleep.There were a few things that kept our stay from being a higher rating. The dishwasher was not working, so we had to hand wash all of our dishes. While there was dishwasher detergent provided, there was no dish soap, so we had to purchase our own. The home also could have been better stocked with essentials, as there were not enough trash bags or paper towels for our stay.Some of the furniture is due for replacement. Several of the couches and some of the dining chairs were broken and uncomfortable. We also noticed the kitchen window was covered with dead bugs and spider webs, which took away from the otherwise beautiful kitchen. The patio screen door has a large hole in it, allowing bugs to come inside whenever the door is opened.The TV in the main living area also stopped working during our stay, which was disappointing
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2026
Verified review

8/10 Good

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
This house was clean and spacious. It was very nice that each bedroom has a private bathroom. The deck & pool area were great. We were disappointed to find the hot tub mentioned in the listing was not available for use. The kitchen was missing essential items such as hot pads & kitchen towels. It would’ve been nice to have larger pans & bowls in a home that can accommodate 8-10 people. An electric griddle would be great. We would also suggest more plasticware for around the pool area. Nice to have a large garage to park our cars. We were able to safely keep our 2 jet skis at the dock, very convenient.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2025
Verified review

8/10 Good

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Totally enjoyed the pool. The house was good and very spacious. Was little disappointed on the kitchen dishes. But we got by. Had a great time.
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2026
Verified review

8/10 Good

Liked: Check-in, communication, location
The outdoor area was great and the location is excellent! Host answered questions quickly and no problems with check in or check out. Space and rooms inside the house was perfect. Updated photos on the app are needed.
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2026
Verified review

6/10 Okay

Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025
Verified review

6/10 Okay

Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2025