Relaxing Ranch provides amenities like a garden and laundry facilities. Guests can connect to in-room WiFi.
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Exceptional
Entire home
3 bedrooms1 bathroom
Popular amenities
Kitchen
Washer
Dryer
Pet friendly
Air conditioning
Outdoor Space
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About this property
Relaxing Ranch
Discover your cozy country home away from home! Our charming 3-bedroom ranch on a peaceful acre is perfect for stays of 5+ days. Just 20 min to DC Cook and 25 min to Palisades—ideal for traveling workers and long family vacations.
Enjoy a quiet setting with all the comforts of home (full kitchen, space to stretch out) plus quick access to St. Joseph, beaches, wineries, and dining. Settle in, relax, and make it your own! Comfortable, Budget-Friendly Country Home for Extended Stays
Welcome! Our cozy 3-bedroom ranch on 1.25 private acres offers an affordable, lived-in home base for traveling workers, long family stays, and extended visits. Please note: This is a basic, budget-friendly country home—not a 5-star hotel. If you are looking for simple, low-cost lodging with the freedom of a full home and yard, this is for you!
Prime Location for Long Stays & Commutes Workplace Access: 20 min to D.C. Cook & 25 min to Palisades.
Convenient Travel: Minutes from US-31 and I-94; short drive to St. Joseph, Benton Harbor, beaches, and dining.
Important Property Details & Honest Expectations To ensure our home is a good fit, please review these specific features before booking:
Well Water & Rustic Fixtures: We are on country well water! The minerals can leave natural discoloration or build-up on sinks, tubs, and toilets. Rest assured: everything is thoroughly sanitized between stays, and all linens/bedding are fully laundered. It isn't a spotless, brand-new finish, but it is 100% clean and sanitary.
Michigan Basement & Laundry: The washer and dryer are in an unfinished Michigan basement. Even with dehumidifiers running, it stays damp down there. It is functional for doing laundry, but it is not finished living space or cleaned to white-glove hotel standards. The room behind the grey curtain is private/off-limits host storage only.
Game Room & Garage: The game room is accessed from outside (unconditioned space—gets warm in summer/cool in winter). Children must be supervised. The heavy grey door leads to the host's private garage storage and is off-limits.
A/C & Climate: Cooled via portable window AC units (installed May–Sept only). It keeps the house comfortable, but it is not central air.
Country Living & Critters: Set against woods on 1.25 acres, local nature (boxelder bugs, stink bugs, spiders, or field mice) occasionally pops up. We treat regularly and clean thoroughly, but country critters are part of the setting! Unfortunately let themselves in from time to time.
Outdoor Space: Enjoy a large private yard with a fire pit, play structures, and plenty of space to unwind.
Property amenities
Internet
Available in the house: WiFi
Parking and transportation
Parking on site
Bedrooms
3 bedrooms
Bedsheets provided
Bathroom
1 bathroom
Bathtub or shower
Soap
Toilet paper
Towels provided
Entertainment
Smart TV
Outdoor areas
Garden
Laundry
Laundry facilities
Washing machine
Comfort
Air conditioning
Heating
Pets
Pet friendly
Welcoming cats and dogs only
2 pets total
Suitability/Accessibility
No elevator
Smoking not allowed
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)
You will receive an email from the host with check-in and check-out instructions
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Pets
Pets allowed
Service animals are welcome, and are exempt from fees
Welcoming dogs and cats only
2 total pets
Children and extra beds
Children are welcome
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
Long-term renters welcome
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
We should mention
This property does not have elevators
About the neighborhood
Sodus is home to this vacation home. The area's natural beauty can be seen at Lake Michigan and Silver Beach. Ready for a night out? Consider John EN Howard Bandshell and Shadowland Pavilion. Visit our Sodus travel guide
Yes, this property allows cats and dogs (limit 2 total).
How much is parking?
Onsite parking is available at the property.
What time is check-in at Relaxing Ranch?
Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.
What time is check-out at Relaxing Ranch?
Check-out is at 10:30 AM.
Where is Relaxing Ranch located?
Situated in Sodus, this vacation home is within 6 mi (10 km) of Lake Michigan College, Intercare Community Health Network, and Corewell Health Lakeland Hospitals St. Joseph Hospital. Lake Michigan and Harbor Shores Golf Club are also within 9 mi (15 km).
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