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Harsens Island Waterfront Lodge on DOUBLE Lot & Dockage, swimming, and parking

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Reviews
9.6 out of 10 Exceptional
4 bedrooms2 bathroomsSleeps 8177 sq m

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  • DryerDryerDryer

Explore the area

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Clay, MI
  • Popular LocationLake Saint Clair10 min drive
  • Popular LocationAlgonac State Park13 min drive
  • Popular LocationC.J. Barrymore's40 min drive

Rooms & beds

4 bedrooms (sleeps 8)

Bedroom 1

1 Queen Bed

Bedroom 2

1 Single Bed and 1 Double Bed

Bedroom 3

1 Queen Bed

Bedroom 4

2 Single Beds

Office 1

1 Single Bunk Bed

2 bathrooms

Big Bathroom

Bathtub or shower · Bathtub · Toilet

Smaller bathroom

Toilet · Shower only

Spaces

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

About this property

Harsens Island Waterfront Lodge on DOUBLE Lot & Dockage, swimming, and parking

Very private, comfortable, large second home, totally renovated
recently approximately 2200 square feet. This is the newest and
nicest available rental on the island. Nothing else has the
frontage, the lot size, the amenities, the parking, or the dockage.

Renovations included:
New design including addition of full ceiling height sleeping loft
with conventional staircase access;
New old fashioned front porch with swing;
Screened porch with gas fireplace table
Comfortable patio and porch padded rocking chairs
City water;
New plumbing, fixtures, water heater, septic field and tank;
New windows;
New moldings, interior doors, exterior doors, Anderson doorwall;
New kitchen, granite countertops, farmhouse sink, pantry, all utensils, wafflemaker, rotisserie, pressure cooker, crock pot, toaster, plenty of pans, micro, disposal.
Two new full ceramic/granite bathrooms;
New siding and exterior roughsawn trim;

Privacy.
No busy street between you and the water, no noisy bar
next door, not musty-this bright, airy, roomy, clean and luxurious
setting is exactly what you are looking for. Well over $500,000.00
has been invested to provide you all the top drawer features of a
high end vacation home.

Situated on nearly two acres, you can enjoy the water view and sunsets
from the air conditioned comfort of the house, from the deck, or
from the platform at the end of the dock.
Why have a $4500.00 plus monthly second home mortgage payment when
you can just pick and choose the time you need, and pay for only
that time...

A typical day: Wake up in the all new second floor master bedroom. Check out the water view in the 8 foot bay window. Its early, grab a wetsuit sand snorkel and pull one of the kids to join you to go in, its really clear in the morning.

Return to breakfast sizzling in the kitchen, then its sunning on the deck. Too much sun? Crank out the rollup awning.

Maybe take a boat out to go to lunch or catch some fish. Or use the paddleboards, or watch the grandkids on the new playscape.

Take a walk to the park, bring your tennis racquet, and watch the kids on the swings. Take a drive downtown and go to the penny candy store, check out the restaurant and the carry out food at the general store.

There is pan fishing off the dock or in the canals that run next to the main road. A breakfast visit to the Schoolhouse Grille, or any meal, is fantastic.

It generally doesn't rain for days on end like Norther Michigan, but if it does, just go bowling, to a movie, or shopping on the mainland.

At night, take a sauna in the supercool outdoor sauna, have a fire on the porch, and when the mosquitos slow down, build a wood fire in the yard.

If it gets cool, build a fire in the stone fireplace inside. When its time to turn in, enjoy the electric fireplace in your room for a heat optional ambience boost.

All easy, relaxing, and nice.

Property manager

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Amenities

Kitchen
Washer
Dryer
Free WiFi
Air conditioning
Outdoor space

House Rules

Check in after 5:00 PM
Minimum age to rent: 25
Check out before 12:00 PM

Children

Children allowed: ages 0–17
Plenty of things for kids to do.

Events

No events allowed

Pets

No pets allowed

Smoking

Smoking is not permitted
Full week rentals are generally required during the summer months. Some flexibility if home is not rented for any given week.

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

This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business or profession.
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 not indicated whether there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property; consider bringing a portable detector with you on the trip
Host has not indicated whether there is a smoke detector on the property

We should mention

This property does not have any lifts

About the area

Harsens Island

Located in Harsens Island, this vacation 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. Looking to enjoy an event or a game while in town? See what's happening at Emerald Theatre or Macomb Center For The Performing Arts.
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Clay, MI

What's nearby

  • Lake Saint Clair - 10 min drive
  • Algonac State Park - 13 min drive
  • C.J. Barrymore's - 40 min drive
  • Comerica Park - 66 min drive
  • GM Renaissance Center - 67 min drive

Getting around

  • Detroit, MI (DET-Coleman A. Young Municipal) - 69 min drive

Restaurants

  • McDonald's - 9 min drive
  • Snoopy's Dog House - 11 min drive
  • Chris' Roadside Stand - 14 min drive
  • Foxfire Fixins - 18 min drive
  • Taco Bell - 9 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Harsens Island Waterfront Lodge on DOUBLE Lot & Dockage, swimming, and parking pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

Reviews

9.6

Exceptional

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Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Fantastic.
Great property, great host!
Stayed 6 nights in Jun 2018
This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

10/10 Excellent

Donn F.

Everything we needed in a vacation rental
First off, the size of everything is impressive-the land is big, the house is big, the deck is big, and the frontage is substantial. Everything is well kept and the owner responds to texts immediately with any concerns. The rooms are comfortable, the mattresses and bedding are all excellent quality, and the layout and design is very unique as a vacation rental-the kids love the lofts, and the teenagers can stay up and close off the family room so the rest of us can sleep. Everything is like a regular home-city water, central air, modern kitchen, so that was all nice. The AC works well. The front porch is a nice escape from all the ruckus in the backyard. The water is high this year and the shoreline is mucky but the dock goes out far enough to where the bottom is hard so that was not a problem for us. There is plenty of dockage, deepwater to dive and swim, a fish cleaning station with a stainless table, hose, and light, plenty of TV channels, plenty of parking for guests, and boat trailers, and lots of privacy. We will be back for sure.
Stayed 5 nights in Jun 2017
This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

10/10 Excellent

Adam E.

A welcome break from classes
Our group came down to the island from Kettering University to get a bit of a break after our midterms. The property was exactly what we needed! Unfortunately, it was pretty wet all weekend, so we didn't get to enjoy many of the outdoor amenities, but the house as a whole was great, and wandering the island once it stopped raining was a lot of fun. The 18 guys that we had out was probably slightly too many for the property, especially being stuck inside for so much of the weekend, but if we have less folks interested when go out on retreat again next fall, this property will definitely be on our list.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2017
This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

8/10 Good

Jamie N., Glen Burnie, MD

Memories
My family and extended family had a great time at this house. We can't wait to come back and create many years of memories staying here whenever we come to visit the area.
Stayed 4 nights in Apr 2017
This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

10/10 Excellent

Barbara C.

Great getaway location!
Talk about privacy, relaxing & eating on a large comfortable deck, boating, this place has it all!!! Love the view from the great room and the deck, and watching the parade of boats going by. We had 2 boats (21 ft and 20 ft)tied up to the dock and had room to spare. The owner is great to work with and was very helpful when a storm took the power out for 9 hours the first night we were there. We highly recommend this rental and hope to come back next year!

About the host

Hosted by Donn

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I am a retired Assistant Prosecutor, my family was in the building business, and we built this wonderful place about 20 years ago, and have continuously improved it since that time. My wife is an accomplished artist and the Chief Judge for Wayne County (Detroit) and doesn't have as much time as I do to vacation, so we rent out the cottage, retaining our bedroom and her art studio for ourselves.

Why they chose this property

The newest, biggest, on the largest lot, with exceptionally unique water frontage. Privacy, amenities, all you need for a great get away.

What makes this property unique

1. Huge double lot. 2. Lots of rooms. 3. Kids love the loft. 4. All modern conveniences. 5. Lots of parking 6. Huge deck with a great view. 7. Screened porch 8. Crank out awning 9 Big deck and big dock with boat mooring. 10. Great swimming, snorkeling. 11 Great fishing off the dock or rent one of the boats.
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