Catch up with family at the outdoor patio!
The dockside deck and pergola area, facing downstream toward Saginaw Bay, Castaways Bar & Grill, and much more!
The large backyard features two decks, a fire pit, pergola, furniture, wet bar and grill, and a dock. The backyard boasts over 230 feet of prime river frontage and chain link fences along both property lines. Mature trees provide shade.
The dockside patio and firepit area allows for entertaining and relaxation. Wave to the boaters as they pass slowly in the summertime, or simply enjoy the sun and view.
Master bedroom featuring Stainmaster carpet, paint, window treatments, closet with shelves & drawers, King memory foam bed with padded headboard, and chair/table. Master bedroom has Hisense Inverter Window Air Conditioner.
Master bedroom featuring Stainmaster carpet, paint, window treatments, closet with shelves & drawers, King memory foam bed with padded headboard, and chair/table. Master bedroom has Hisense Inverter Window Air Conditioner.
The freshly painted living room features a couch, loveseat, dining room table with high top chairs and expandable leaf. 

Enjoy the 58" 4K tv with 3.1 channel soundbar and wood burning fireplace insert.
The freshly painted living room features a couch, loveseat, dining room table with high top chairs and expandable leaf. 

Enjoy the 58" 4K tv with 3.1 channel soundbar and wood burning fireplace insert.
Guest/kids room with fresh paint and luxury vinyl tile flooring. Features a metal bunk bed with memory foam mattresses, linens and pillows - twin over full size beds.
Guest/kids room with luxury vinyl tile flooring. Features a metal bunk bed with memory foam mattresses, linens and pillows - twin over full size beds.
Looking from the coffee bar into the guest room and on into the master. The bathroom is accessed through the guest room.
The galley-style kitchen features black appliances, including dishwasher. The kitchen was updated in 2021 and features a large single basin sink with racks and pull-out sprayer.
Whirlpool bottom freezer fridge with ice maker and Brita filtered water.
Secondary entrance with electronic keypad into the kitchen. Behind the silver retractable door are the washer and dryer.
The newly-remodeled bathroom features ceramic tile throughout and all new fixtures, vanity and in-wall medicine cabinet.
Enjoy a relaxing shower in the new, Kerdi-waterproofed enclosure featuring ceramic tile with niche, glass DreamLine door system, and Moen fixtures. The dimmable shower light is controlled independently from other bathroom lights.
The firepit area features a peastone surface.
Looking West, showing the large back yard and frontage available to you during your stay.
Relax in the hammock!
The property features a private boat ramp at the East end. With a gradual decline, 20+ foot boats can be launched - or simply use it to more easily enter the provided kayaks for an enjoyable paddle around the bend to Castaways Bar & Grill!
Vehicle access from the road to the boat launch alongside the pole barn.
Envision a relaxing afternoon at your own private waterside bar area!
The patio features a wet bar with propane grill, sink, seating and storage.
Back deck accessible from the master bedroom, featuring step lighting in the evening, and new entry/storm door with retractable screen.
Enjoy a cup of coffee or tea from our coffee bar!
The coffee bar area features a wall-mounted iPad home controller featuring management of the Philips hue lighting, furnace/temperature sensors, and ability to stream Apple Music to the living room TV sound system or master bedroom Roku.
Enjoy a cup of coffee or tea at our coffee bar!
Enjoy a cup of coffee or tea at our coffee bar!
The freshly painted living room features a couch, loveseat, dining room table with high top chairs and expandable leaf. 

Enjoy the 58" 4K tv with 3.1 channel soundbar and wood burning fireplace insert.
Looking upstream.
Looking downstream from the West end of the property along the seawall.
Firewood is provided for your stay along with a kindling cracker.
A kayaker's paradise! Head upstream past interesting homes and wildlife, or downstream to our local restaurant/bar (just around the bend) and beyond to the Saginaw Bay Water trails. Make an excursion to the Bay City State Park beach/splash park.
Early morning sunrise
The private boat ramp allows for launching anything from a kayak up to a 22+ foot I/O. No worries about finding a parking spot, or other boaters rushing you to launch or retrieve.
Docks are available on the seawall.  Depending on the water level and weather, we will generally have one or two docks (we install and remove the docks seasonally - generally they are available mid May through early September depending on weather).
Breakfast by the river, anyone?
Winter scene - most years we have enough ice for snowmobiling, biking down the river, ice fishing or a simple walk!
A great home base for winter activities.
Quick access to Lake Huron's Saginaw Bay - during winter, the river has a 45 MPH speed limit and is shared amongst snowmobilers, fishermen, bikers, walkers and skiers. All are welcome to explore and enjoy.
Floorplan of the house with approximate major furnishing positions. Does not show decor, window treatments and all small appliances, but will give you a general layout of the space!
We have four kayaks and life jackets available for your use - (3) 10’ Pelican and (1) 8’ Sun Dolphin.

House in Bay City

River Respite: BIG Yard•Outdoor Kitchen•Boat Ramp

Entire Place • 4 guests • 2 bedrooms • 3 beds • 1 bathroom

Relaxation on the river! Welcome to our serene property with 200+ feet of waterfront, a large yard, outdoor entertaining areas, private docks & boat launch! Tucked away on a peaceful dead-end road, you'll be close to everything, but secluded from the large amounts of boat and road traffic that you might experience elsewhere. Enjoy a nicely-appointed home with multiple decks, beautiful views, and the comforts of home. Sit back & let us make your time away a stress free and memorable experience. Discover serenity along the Kawkawlin River in our single-family home. • Master bedroom: Stainmaster carpet, King size memory foam bed, Midea 12K BTU AC, 32” TV with Roku, direct access to an elevated deck for sunrise views. • Guest/kids room: Metal bunk bed (twin over full) with memory foam mattresses, fresh paint, luxury vinyl tile flooring. • Renovated bathroom: Custom ceramic tile floor and shower with DreamLine glass shower door, new fixtures and lighting. • Living/dining room: 58” 4K Smart TV, Apple TV 4K, Hunter Douglas power shades, Hisense portable AC unit, 3.1.2 soundbar with subwoofer and Dolby Atmos. Couch, loveseat, ottoman, high top dining table with seating for 4. • Kitchen: Whirlpool fridge with ice maker, GE glass top range, dishwasher, single basin sink with pull out sprayer. • Coffee bar area (between living/dining room; guest room and kitchen): Ninja specialty coffee maker, Aeropress, electric coffee grinder, basic assortment of coffee, tea, creamer, flavoring syrups, etc. This area also is home to the wall-mounted iPad home controller which manages the Philips hue lighting, furnace/temperature sensors, and can stream Apple Music to the living room or bedroom. • Backyard: 230’ river frontage; ground-level 10x18' deck with pergola, wet bar and grill, fire pit; elevated deck off of master bedroom with stairs to lawn; hammock; private boat launch; docks (we install and remove the docks seasonally - generally they are available mid May through early September depending on weather. The water level for each year will determine if we have one or two in). • Pole barn on property is for owner's storage/use only, but we will not access it during your stay without prior agreement. Experience riverside relaxation and comfort at its finest! Guests will have access to everything but the pole barn unless special arrangements are made ahead of time. Guests may use the boat launch and access adjacent to the pole barn at their leisure along with the dock to moor their boat if desired. We are willing to greet or help you if desired, we live one city over and the home was my residence for over a decade so we have a very good understanding of the home and location. Feel free to text, call or email and we’ll be happy to work to make your stay as comfortable as possible. Quiet, suburban/rural area. Dead end road on a no wake river, so no constant distractions. Neighbors are all long term residents who we know well. You can park several vehicles at the property, in front of and alongside the pole barn. Any special requests or questions, feel free to ask! We strive to ensure the home is as fully outfitted as you'd expect (minus food) - extra bedding, pillows, toiletries, towels, first aid, all kitchen gadgets & utensils, etc. If you have a special need or question, please ask and we'll see how we can help!

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Location

Bay City • Exact location shared before arrival

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Check-in from 1:00 PM

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Home rules

No pets
No parties or events
No smoking

Cancellation policy

Guests get a full refund if they cancel up to 5 days before check-in.

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