The St. Clair River House

01/09/2021

Family River House Time!

06/13/2020

We need to send a big thanks to .salvage of Milan, OH. They were the source of these amazing piling lights that now grace our deck, as well as a couple other new treasures at the River House. @ The St. Clair River House https://www.facebook.com/bigshipsalvagecom/

05/23/2020

High water has affected us at the St. Clair River House, but not like it has Sanford, Michigan. Seeing their dam burst was heartbreaking, and even more so because we have a personal connection there. Our siblings are part of the Sian family, who have operated Sanford Hardware for decades. They are facing hardships unlike any we can imagine, and need help to rebuild their livelihood. Please consider donating or sharing, and thank you.

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The Sian Family has been devastated by the recent disaster in Sanford… Susan Duhaime needs your support for Sanford Hardware & Sian Recovery from Dam Failures

06/21/2019

We have received a couple questions on the state of our property with the historically high water on the Great Lakes. We are happy to report that it has only minimally affected us to this point! Seasonally, the level usually declines from now until spring, so hopefully we are seeing the worst the River has in store for us this year. The yard and dock have been fully usable throughout, with the water confined to a couple feet immediately adjacent to the seawall.

02/01/2019

Even when you've lived here for a decade, the St. Clair River still finds ways to show you new things. Today there was a very cool combination of fast ice frozen solid in most of the river and a narrow channel of quickly flowing water. That means COLD temperatures combined with effective ice breaking by the and .

12/24/2018

from the St. Clair River House! Last weekend we hosted extended family for our celebration, and our loved the as much as many of you.

12/07/2018

We recently had an opportunity for some flying over the city of and I got this picture. When you stay at the St. Clair River House, they sky is the limit on what we can find to help make your better!

11/24/2018

We would like to thank everyone who has helped to make the St. Clair River House such an enjoyable small business to run. On this we'd like to present to you the best sale we've ever offered! Simply go to www.StClairRiverHouse.com and request a quote for any 4 day weekend or weeklong stay between now and May 15, and get it for the nightly or weekly rate at 50% off! This deal is good for quotes requested between Saturday and !

09/05/2018

We were getting some welcome gifts from this morning and got a surprise... big thanks to Mr. Dick Dickinson at for the espresso this morning! We might have to consider paying it forward soon!

06/29/2018

This photo of the was taken by me out on the water (with a cell phone!!) a couple weeks ago! If you're in town and want to hit the rivers or lakes for an up-close view of the city, a , or anything else just reach out and we'll put together a trip for you!

06/17/2018

Our friends at Lexington Coffee Co. never cease to amaze! Their latest creation should make for a fun day trip destination for any of our guests this summer. Only a little over an hour away, and you're looking at the St. Clair River or Lake Huron for most of it!

Allow me to introduce The "Nitro Bike" Lexington Coffee Co's, Cold Press Coffee on Nitro scooter. Yes, like a food truck but cooler and no food...Cold Press Coffee on Nitro

05/06/2018

You never know what you'll see when staying of the ! While doing a little light maintenance we got to see this (for you mariners who know the Nav Rules...) in the light of . So cool!

04/30/2018

If you're a fan of it's a great time to be of the ! We have several weekday periods in that would be perfect for a short or . They'll be deeply discounted, so book now for a friendly trip!

04/04/2018

We have a winner!

Mark Kibble pinned down that we're installing a new, fixed mount natural gas grill with an amazing waterfront view! This $150 voucher is all his, but stay tuned as we'll be doing another contest in the very near future.

Here's the details of the new St. Clair River House culinary upgrade:

https://www.bbqguys.com/mhp/wnk4dd-freestanding-natural-gas-grill-with-stainless-steel-shelves-and-searmagic-grids-on-bolt-down-post

04/04/2018

PHOTO CONTEST!

Here's picture clue #2 in the race for a $150 voucher for your next stay with us. First person who can guess our next big improvement wins. You have to like/follow our page to be eligible, and just post submissions in the comments. Good luck!

04/02/2018

PHOTO CONTEST!

We try and continually update things to make the St. Clair River House better for our guests. We just took the plunge on an improvement mentioned in several surveys, and the first follower who guesses it gets a code for $150 off their next stay! We will post a picture every day with a little more info until someone gets it. Good luck, here's the first one!

03/28/2018

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03/09/2018

If you've stayed with us, then you've had the pleasure of sipping on their sweet, brown nectar. Well, it looks like Lexington Coffee Co. has their newly-remodeled cafe ready for customers! If you're anywhere near Lexington this weekend, stop in and grab a drink!

Could this be somewhere in Lexington? Maybe it's just a clue to find some hidden coffee somewhere... That does look like a comfy place to have a cup of coffee though.

02/18/2018

Couldn't make it up to for a chocolate covered cherry this morning, so we had to settle for their beans, then . Didn't forget the !

02/13/2018

The CCG Samuel P. Risley made a CLOSE pass at the St. Clair River House today! Lots of fun to be seen when the ice is moving down the river!

02/03/2018

and has nothing on the old when there's some that needs attention!

01/15/2018

More fun on the St Clair River! In normal times, a is only in front of the house for a few seconds. But when EVERLAST gets stuck in the ice right here, we get to see them, SAMUEL P. RISLEY, and USCGC NEAH BAY working together for about 30 minutes! Very fun morning.

01/14/2018

The had been anchored upriver until the Captain of the Port opened the back up for business. She just got cleared and we got to see her downbound through the ice, es**rted by the Canadian icebreaker Samuel Risley. It's a wonderful time to be on the river!

12/29/2017

For all you shipwatchers out there, it looks like the extended cold may have sprung the USCGC HOLLYHOCK Port Huron, MI into action on es**rt duty in the St. Clair River! We have guests until New Year's Day, but it might be a good time to stay with us if you're intrigued by the ice operations. Reach out if you're interested... last minute winter bookings are the best value we offer all year!

12/21/2017

Got to set up the extra-special welcome gift (including the famous Lexington Coffee Co.) for our first ever Christmas guests!. The gentleman who made the booking said that the house is just a place to sleep while they attend family events elsewhere. I have a feeling the River House might pull them in more than they think...

Merry Christmas!

11/11/2017

Happy Veterans Day from the St. Clair River House in Michigan! We normally have a 10% military, veterans, and first responders discount for those who ask. However, any veteran, active, reserve, or auxiliary member of the armed forces who reserves a stay of 3 to 14 days TODAY doubles that discount to 20%. And if you are or were a Coastie, Andrew's former shipmates get another 10% off in addition to that! Go to www.StClairRiverHouse.com to check availability, and reserve your stay now!

Thank you for your service.

-Andrew & Susie Duhaime

11/11/2017

Never a boring day of on the ! Here's a quick clip of and steam blowing over the surface of the . Steam, not , because the water was much warmer than the high of 28° today!

11/10/2017

Made a trip out to meet with the experts for some upgrades, and I had the good fortune to see the steaming by! Take advantage of our rates and do some yourself... still lots of November and December availability!

10/06/2017

$249 flat rate special for tonight! Be a part of the world record pumpkin carving, and be back to the house in time for MSU/UM on the 60" TV! Simply comment on this post to inquire about this or a longer stay!

Wonderful and impressive article from the Detroit Free Press on our neighbor to the north, Marine City, becoming a tourist destination. Read it, carve a pumpkin, and set a world record!

http://www.freep.com/story/news/columnists/rochelle-riley/2017/10/05/riley-charming-marine-city-carves-out-mission-draw-tourists/724028001/

This village of 4,400 on the St. Clair River decided to save itself by becoming a tourist destination and chasing a world record — with pumpkins.

09/24/2017

FLASH SALE!!!

Retired? Enjoy playing hooky? Love September highs in the 80's? If you want to take advantage of this extended summer by watching boats and ships go by you on the St. Clair River, keep reading. We have a last-minute vacancy until the morning of Tuesday, October 3rd and you can book direct here at unheard-of prices. This offer is good for any three day period at $400, or all 9 nights for $700. That is over half off our already discounted fall rates! Price does not include taxes or cleaning fee. Message us here, email [email protected], or text 810-643-1175 for booking requests or questions. Act quick, this won't last long!