Private Beach - Waterfront home with picture windows, large deck & amazing views

Port Austin, Michigan
$423 avg/night Minimum Stay 4 Nights
Bed 3

Bed

Bath 1

Bath

Home Private Vacation Home

Property Type

Sleep 6

Max Sleeps

Night 4 nights

Min Stay

All the comforts of home as you step into a living room with adjacent dining area featuring an open floor plan, cathedral ceiling and picture windows to the lake. Easy access from either side of the room leads to a large, wrap around deck overlooking a private lawn and beach. The property faces due west providing unfettered sunsets and lake views. You won’t want to leave.

The property has expansive beach with the water easily accessible via a short stairway at the boathouse. Swimming is excellent. The beach size varies with changing lake levels. Caution should taken, particularly with small children. During the summer higher waves can rise quickly..

This is a year-round home, designed for relaxation and special times. There’s a fully equipped kitchen (w/refrigerator, stove, microwave & coffee maker), smart TV, and wi-fi. The main floor has 2 bedrooms, one a spacious master bedroom with a split king bed, the other a roomy guestroom with full size bed. A full bath hosts twin sinks and tub/shower combination with grab bar. An open stairway provides access to a lower level with an additional guestroom with full size bed, 2nd full bath with stall shower, and family room with full-sized pool table. The lower level walkout provides direct access to the lakeside lawn. Fans are available in every room, the lake steps away, gentle breezes, and room to spread out with a good book in the shade. Linens are provided.

The property is accessed via a short, wooded lane providing seclusion from the road, and shares the driveway, a boathouse deck and 140’ of private lakefront with the neighboring cottage, also available by the same owner. The house sits within 5 miles of Port Austin and Port Crescent State Park, one of Michigan’s few Dark Park Preserves. Guests are encouraged to keep night lights to a minimum as star gazing opportunities are truly exceptional.

The following partial listing of nearby attractions is expanded on in a provided welcome folder of additional information on local attractions and area services.

Port Austin hosts a robust farmer's market every Saturday from 9:30-1:00. Very fun with produce, crafts, shops and music.

Port Austin Kayak is kayak and paddle board central with information on the kayak trail to Turnip Rock

Port Crescent State Park offers a shoreline campground and Day Use area with hiking trails, bird-watching, excellent swimming and beach along a long, undeveloped shoreline.

Tip of Thumb Canoe Rental offers canoeing on the Pinnebog River with the river's Lake Huron mouth as the destination of choice

Huron County Nature Center on Loosemore Rd. offers 120 acres of wilderness arboretum and hiking trails

Knoblock's Riding Stable offers horseback trail rides off M-53 just south of Port Austin. Pony rides are available for the little ones.

Grindstone City, located about 6 miles east of Port Austin offers a beautiful natural fishing harbor, and just inland, the original town site is renowned for its ice cream parlors and generous helpings.

Huron Museum City is 9 miles east of Port Austin on M-25. Self-guided tours are available for a minor fee.

Lighthouse Park is a little over 12 miles east of Port Austin on M-25. Picnicking and tours of the old Pointe Aux Barques Lighthouse are open to the public, schedules vary.

Port Austin Reef Lighthouse is visible from the harbor in town; you can take a stroll on the break wall for harbor viewing. Check in town for availability of boat trips to the lighthouse.

Bird Creek Golf Course is located just south of Port Austin off M-53; an excellent 18 hole course.

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Feature Features

  • PETS

    No Pets Allowed
  • BEACH

    On The Beach
  • SAFETY

    Carbon Monoxide Detector Installed (host Has Indicated There Is A Carbon Monoxide Detector On The Property) Fire Extinguisher Smoke Detector Installed (host Has Indicated There Is A Smoke Detector On The Property)
  • BEDROOM

    3 Bedrooms Bed Sheets Provided
  • KITCHEN

    Blender Dishwasher Kitchen Island Microwave Oven Paper Towels Refrigerator Stovetop Toaster
  • LAUNDRY

    Laundry Facilities Washing Machine And Dryer
  • PARKING

    Car Required Onsite Parking
  • INTERNET

    Free WiFi
  • OUTDOORS

    Barbecue Grill Firepit Garden Outdoor Furniture Patio
  • BATHROOMS

    1 Bathroom Bathtub Or Shower Hair Dryer Soap Toilet Paper Towels Provided
  • LANGS SPOKEN

    English
  • THINGS TO DO

    Birdwatching Nearby Canoeing Nearby Golfing On Site Hiking Nearby Hiking/biking Trails Nearby Horse Riding Nearby Kayak On Site Kayaking Nearby Marina Nearby Power Boating Nearby Swimming Nearby
  • ENTERTAINMENT

    Arcade/game Room Books Games Pool Or Billiards Table Smart TV With Cable/satellite Service
  • LIVING SPACES

    Living Room
  • CLIMATE CONTROL

    Air Conditioning Heating
  • LOCATION HIGHLIGHTS

    On The Lake
  • SERVICES AND CONVENIENCES

    Iron/ironing Board
  • SUITABILITY/ACCESSIBILITY

    No Elevators Smoke-free Property

CheckIn Check-in : 04:00 PM CheckOut Check-out : 11:00 AM
No Wheelchair No smoking No pets Children allowed
Occupancy Max occupancy : 6

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Review Review

  • Maria R.

    Submitted Jul 22, 2025

    Stayed Jul 18, 2025

    Our stay was fantastic! The house had everything we could've needed and then some. The lake, the view, the deck, the beach, the pool table, the sunsets.....there was really no reason to leave the house. So relaxing and serene. We just loved it!

  • Justin R.

    Submitted Sep 3, 2024

    Stayed Aug 22, 2024

    We've come here for years and we always love it. It's set up great!

  • Patricia B.

    Submitted Jul 24, 2024

    Stayed Jul 17, 2024

    Our 3rd stay here, we love it, why we come back. The sunsets are phenomenal, the house very comfortable, the lawn and beach just make it perfect.

  • Lee B.

    Submitted Jul 20, 2024

    Stayed Jul 13, 2024

    Every night the sunsets are spectacular and different. 4 straight years around family reunion. Super host! We’ll be back!

  • Cliff M.

    Submitted Jun 20, 2024

    Stayed Jun 13, 2024

    We had an amazing time at this lovely property. Honestly, the pictures in VRBO do not do this property justice. The location is perfect, the cabin is so very nice. It is well appointed with everything you need for your stay. It was easy to get access. The beds were comfortable. The property manager/owner was responsive. You could not ask for more.

  • Lee B.

    Submitted Aug 8, 2023

    Stayed Jul 8, 2023

    Sunsets! Steps to beach…Swim, kayak, paddle board, little kid friendly. Up North cottage chill vibe. Extremely communicative host. Hope to be back. Third year renting here for a week.

  • Stephanie C.

    Submitted Jun 17, 2023

    Stayed Jun 9, 2023

    Great location, very outdated. Plug in bathroom does not work.

  • Bruce F.

    Submitted Sep 18, 2022

    Stayed Sep 10, 2022

    A quiet and private spot right on the Lake Huron beach. The beach was very walkable, and it didn't appear that many of the surrounding places were occupied at the time of our stay. The house was comfortable with all the necessities. The sunsets were spectacular!

  • Traci M.

    Submitted Aug 28, 2022

    Stayed Aug 20, 2022

    Third year in a row renting here and already saving for next year ? Has everything we need and the view is breathtaking.

  • Susan L.

    Submitted Aug 10, 2022

    Stayed Jul 16, 2022

    Property is as listed. Great views! Young kids enjoyed sandy bottom of the lake. All enjoyed quiet escape from the city. We enjoyed easy access to the lake and quick drives to both Port Austin and Caseville. Owner was easy to access with questions. Highly recommend Anna B's for breakfast or lunch, Tip-A-Thumb canoe rental, trails at Port Crescent State Park, Sandy Dunes Adventure Golf. If traveling with kids, bring toys/books/beach items. Nice park and splash pad near marina in Port Austin. If preparing your own meals, consider grocer in Caseville or options in Bad Axe, or BYO.

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$423+
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