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Raber Bay Retreat***Waterfront***Kayaks

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Exterior
Beach
Exterior
3 bedrooms, iron/ironing board, WiFi, bed sheets
Dining

Reviews

10 out of 10
Exceptional

Entire home

3 bedrooms2 bathroomsSleeps 6121 sq m

Popular amenities

  • Parking available
  • Barbecue grill
  • Dryer
  • Pet-friendly
  • Washer
  • Fireplace

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Goetzville, MI
  • Place, Kewadin Casino
  • Place, Soo Locks
  • Place, Les Cheneaux Islands
  • Airport, Sault Ste. Marie, MI (CIU-Chippewa County Intl.)
    ‪70 min drive‬

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About the area

Goetzville

With a stay at this vacation home in Goetzville, you'll be 22.1 mi (35.6 km) from Sandy Cove and 28.6 mi (46 km) from Les Cheneaux Islands. .This vacation home is 30.1 mi (48.5 km) from Williams Nature Preserve and 30.6 mi (49.2 km) from Drummond Island Yacht Haven.

What's nearby

  • Sandy Cove - 50 min drive - 44.8 km

Getting around

  • Sault Ste. Marie, MI (CIU-Chippewa County Intl.) - 45 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Gilbertson's Pancake House - ‬146 min drive
  • ‪Yooperman Bar - ‬16 min drive
  • ‪Raber Bay Bar & Restaurant - ‬10 min drive
  • ‪Gibby's Bar - ‬16 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.

Raber Bay Retreat***Waterfront***Kayaks

Cozy and clean waterfront home on Raber Bay. Enjoy the view from the large living room windows, front deck or lawn. Enjoy kayaking, fishing, boating, birdwatching and more in a peaceful setting. The shoreline is a mixture of rocks, sand and clay. Water shoes are recommended.
The home is a single level home requiring 3 steps to enter the home. The home has a wood burning fireplace and a large laundry room. A fish cleaning shack is located on the property.
This amazing getaway is positioned at the end of a short, private road. The driveway is circular and there is ample parking for vehicles and trailers. The home is conveniently located between the 2 public boat launches in Raber. A private boat launch is just down the road for a minimal fee.
The home is equipped with WiFi and a smart TV in the living room. A mini split air conditioning unit cools the main living areas of the home. Each bedroom has a fan for your comfort.
***During the winter, Raber Bay can be accessed from the property by snowmobile, cross country skis or snowshoes.
During warmer months (when the ice is gone!), a dock is on site for your small fishing boat. 4 kayaks and 2 paddle boards are available for guests to explore the nearby island, shore line and bay. An outdoor firepit is available for guests to enjoy. Firewood is provided for guests.
Drummond Island, Sault Ste. Marie and St. Ignace are all within an hour drive from the home.
**We allow a well behaved dog with a $25 per night pet fee**
Make yourself comfortable in this air-conditioned vacation home, which features a fireplace and a Smart TV. There's a private patio. A kitchen is outfitted with a refrigerator, an oven, and a stovetop. Conveniences include a microwave and a coffee/tea maker.
This smoke-free vacation home offers books.
Guests will find features like internet access and onsite parking.

Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in the house: WiFi

Parking and transport

  • Parking on site

Kitchen

  • Coffee grinder
  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Cookware, dishware, and utensils
  • Dishwasher
  • Hob
  • Microwave
  • Oven
  • Refrigerator
  • Toaster

Bedrooms

  • 3 bedrooms
  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • 2 bathrooms
  • Bathtub or shower
  • Shower
  • Towels provided

Living spaces

  • Fireplace

Entertainment

  • Books
  • Smart TV

Outdoor areas

  • Barbecue grill
  • Firepit
  • Outdoor furniture
  • Patio

Laundry

  • Laundry facilities
  • Washing machine

Comfort

  • Air conditioning
  • Heating

Pets

  • Pet friendly
  • Welcoming dogs only
  • One pet total

Suitability/Accessibility

  • Smoke-free property

Services and conveniences

  • Iron/ironing board

Things to do

  • Kayak

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)
  • Fire extinguisher

General

  • Unit size: 1,300 square feet

Policies

Check-in

Check-in time starts at 4:00 PM
Minimum check-in age: 25

Check-out

Check-out before 11:00 AM

Special check-in instructions

You will receive an email from the host with check-in and check-out instructions

Pets

Pets allowed
Service animals are welcome, and are exempt from fees
Welcoming dogs only
1 total pets

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome

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
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher
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

Raber Bay Retreat***Waterfront***Kayaks Reviews

Reviews

10

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 37 out of 38 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 1 out of 38 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 0 out of 38 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 38 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 38 reviews

10/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Amenities

10/10

Property conditions & facilities

10/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

tim o.

Liked: Cleanliness
Immaculate housekeeping and the view is unbeatable. How to visit again.
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Linda R.

Liked: Cleanliness
I really want to leave a bad review so I’ll be able to rent again but I can’t say anything bad about. This house was Great! It had everything you need. Pots, pans, towels, kayaks, nice circle driveway for parking,etc. Very close to the family we were visiting and a wonderful view on the water. It’s really nice! I plan to stay again and hope this house is available when we’re back in the area. The owners were easy to communicate thru email.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

John G.

Liked: Cleanliness
Very pleasantly surprised. The home is extremely clean. The kitchen was was well supplied with every utensil that might be needed. The check in process was very simple. We did have one problem (lost house key) that very easy and quickly resolved.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Nancy D.

Liked: Cleanliness
The property was excellent. Very well kept and clean. The waterfront view was beautiful. In fact we reserved for another visit next year. It was definitely the perfect place for our family retreat.
Stayed 14 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Betsy Y.

Liked: Cleanliness
Beautiful place! Very clean and spacious. Very peaceful stay.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Robert B.

Liked: Cleanliness
Good location - the vrbo info is accurate. We enjoyed our stay and don't have any reservations about recommending the property.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Dale B., Columbus, Ohio

Liked: Cleanliness
Everything was amazing in this beautiful , peaceful setting. The use of 2 kayaks was a great adventure for my granddaughter and I. We made our own meals and went to Raber Bay Bar & Restaurant once, which had great food. Such a memorable stay! Thank You!
Kayaking
Beautiful moon filled nights.
Lake view to wake up to!
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Lori J.

Liked: Cleanliness
Beautiful home and property. Watch the ships go by as you relax on the back deck. Binoculars are provided! Get gas and groceries before you arrive as there aren’t many places to get them in the area.
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jessica T.

Liked: Cleanliness
We had a wonderfully relaxing vacation at this rental. Excellent communication from the hosts. Well appointed rental with everything you need including beach towels, laundry detergent, and much more. We loved using the kayaks and stand up paddle boards everyday. Will book again.
Stayed 9 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Shawn P.

Liked: Cleanliness
Stayed for a fishing tournament. House was clean and perfect lots of parking for four boats trailers. Raber bay launch is very close. The AC in the house was great after a long hot day on the water.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Heather M.

Liked: Cleanliness
This was the perfect up north vacation for our family. The property was very clean, well-maintained and just as described on the website.
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Michele T., Grand Rapids

Liked: Cleanliness

Great Vacation Spot

House is very comfortable, a lot of room to move around in. Very clean, peaceful and quiet location. Bonfire pit with firewood and arranged for us to use. Comfortable and clean outdoor furniture. We used the kayaks and also fished from the dock. I liked the convenience of hangers in the closets and hooks to hang stuff. Kitchen was well stocked. Board games and books available. We loved our stay and would return.
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Michelle L.

Liked: Cleanliness
Wonderful place. Great location and views! Lots of kayaking! Would definitely return.
Stayed 5 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Dan H.

Liked: Cleanliness

Great place

Just as listed and perfect for our family fishing trip!
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Lee W.

Liked: Cleanliness

Fisherman’s dream

Great place to stay while fishing
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Matthew B.

Liked: Cleanliness

Beautiful escape

Visited for a birthday celebration complete with some boating/fishing and had a great time! The house was very clean and well supplied with all the amenities one would need for a home away from home. Hosts were very helpful and responsive - overall a great place and wonderful vacation!
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Abhijit S.

Liked: Cleanliness
Excellent location, very clean house. Will come back again.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Pamela V.

Liked: Cleanliness

Highly Recommend

We have only positive things to say - the hosts were kind and responsive, the home was beautiful and had everything we could possibly need, and the view was beautiful!
Stayed 2 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Lisa B.

Liked: Cleanliness

Memorial Weekend

This was a great place to stay! Amazing views, great home, love the area. Excellent hosts!
Stayed 4 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Dale C.

Liked: Cleanliness

Awesome place, great location

We loved it, fireplace was so nice
Stayed 4 nights in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jeff l.

Liked: Cleanliness

Raber Bay Getaway

The house was Awesome. We both loved the fireplace. We will definitely stay here again.
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

Fritz S.

Liked: Cleanliness

Winter Get Away

I love the house, the host, and the nearby area. We come here every year during Christmas to see winter and watch the ships going up and down the St. Mary's River. While you can see the ships, they're further away and off at an Eastern angle than we would like. However, a bonus we partook in was a trail that leads from the driveway and goes South through the woods along the coast that we snowshoed several times. Even with the mediocre view of the ships, I would happily come up here again in the winter.
Stayed 7 nights in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Mark and Janell P.

Liked: Cleanliness

Home away from home.

My stay was with my wife and daughter. My family loved the home. It was immaculate. I have never experienced a home with everything supplied, such as toiletries, games, bedding, and all cleaning accessories. The home was so clean and comfortable. The home was warm and cozy on our arrival. It was like you were going to your own home. It was very well prepped for our late fall stay. The view out of the picture window of the freighters and surrounding islands and bays was priceless. I highly recommend this beautiful home and quiet surroundings. I will return again.
Stayed 4 nights in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Becky M.

Liked: Cleanliness

Fall getaway

This was the perfect place for a fall get away. We enjoyed relaxing and watching the water. The house met all of our needs with plenty of space for our family, and was stocked with everything we needed. Highly recommend! Thank you.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

stacy m.

Liked: Cleanliness

Peaceful Destination

The home was just as described, it was clean, comfortable and had everything we needed and then some! The location is perfect and we truly enjoyed our time there! We would love to visit again with our family!
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2024