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One-of-a-kind! Former Schoolhouse turned mansion for rent! The entire place!!

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Fridge, microwave, oven, stovetop
Fridge, microwave, oven, stovetop
Interior
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Reviews

10 out of 10
Exceptional

Entire home

5 bedrooms5 bathroomsSleeps 20929 sq m

Popular amenities

  • Parking available
  • Gym
  • Dryer
  • Washer
  • Barbecue grill
  • Outdoor space

Explore the area

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Port Austin, MI
  • Place, Port Austin State Harbor
    ‪9 min drive‬
  • Place, Pointe aux Barques Lighthouse
    ‪10 min drive‬
  • Place, Port Crescent State Park
    ‪14 min drive‬

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About the area

Port Austin

With a stay at this vacation home, you'll be centrally located in Port Austin, a 3-minute drive from Lake Huron and 7 minutes from Veteran's Memorial Park. .This vacation home is 20.8 mi (33.4 km) from Saginaw Bay and 4.2 mi (6.8 km) from Port Austin Light Station.
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What's nearby

  • Port Austin State Harbor - 11 min drive - 10.1 km
  • Bird Creek Golf Club - 12 min drive - 12.6 km
  • Pointe aux Barques Lighthouse - 12 min drive - 12.7 km
  • Port Crescent State Park - 17 min drive - 18.4 km
  • Sandy Dunes Adventure Golf - 22 min drive - 23.8 km

Getting around

  • Saginaw, MI (MBS-MBS Intl.) - 104 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Bird Creek Farms - ‬6 min drive
  • ‪Tap Room at Bird Creek Farms - ‬6 min drive
  • ‪Shelly's - ‬2 min drive
  • ‪Simms Still & Stogies - ‬7 min drive
  • ‪Days On The Lake - ‬3 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.

One-of-a-kind! Former Schoolhouse turned mansion for rent! The entire place!!

Welcome to the Grindstone Schoolhouse LLC.

This historic building was built in 1906 and fully remodeled in the 1990s into an inn with 5 private bedrooms, each with its own private bathroom (or two)! At nearly 10,000 sq ft total, the areas are very spacious and perfect for your large group to gather.

The top floor Master Suite has a new King mattress, a twin bed, his and hers bathrooms, and it’s own kitchen with a refrigerator, microwave, toaster oven and coffee maker. The bell tower extends from the Master Suite and has a futon and a great view of the countryside.

On the second floor you’ll find four large bedrooms, each with a private bathroom. Two of the rooms have two queen beds and walk-in kitchenettes with a seating area. The other two bedrooms have one queen bed each. Every room has a TV, refrigerator, microwave, toaster, and coffee pot.

The Main floor features an 1100 sq ft Great Room, fully equipped kitchen, and dining room/den. There is also a half bath and laundry room. The finished basement has a TV, pool table, air hockey table, foosball table, dartboard and poker table.

Outside there is a wraparound deck, fire pit, and lots of room to run around!

The Grindstone Schoolhouse is located 4.5 miles from downtown Port Austin, MI, and just a half-mile from historic Grindstone City.
Make yourself comfortable in this air-conditioned vacation home, featuring a kitchen with a refrigerator and an oven. There's a private patio. A kitchenette is outfitted with a stovetop, a microwave, and a dishwasher. A Smart television is provided for your entertainment.
Enjoy recreation amenities such as a fitness center or take in the view from a garden. Additional amenities at this vacation home include an arcade/game room and barbecue grills.
Guests will find features like onsite parking.

Property amenities

Beach

  • Beach nearby

Internet

  • Available in the house: WiFi

Parking and transport

  • Onsite parking options include a garage

Kitchen

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

Dining

  • Dining table

Bedrooms

  • 5 bedrooms
  • Bedsheets provided
  • Sofa bed

Bathroom

  • 4.5 private bathrooms
  • Bathtub or shower
  • Shower
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels provided

Living spaces

  • Dining table

Entertainment

  • Smart TV with cable/satellite channels

Outdoor areas

  • Barbecue grill
  • Firepit
  • Garden
  • Patio

Laundry

  • Laundry facilities
  • Washing machine

Comfort

  • Air conditioning
  • Heating

Pets

  • No pets allowed

Suitability/Accessibility

  • Smoke-free property

Location highlights

  • In a rural location
  • In a village
  • In the city centre
  • On a lake

Things to do

  • Air hockey
  • Arcade/game room
  • Billiards/pool table
  • Foosball table
  • Gym

Safety features

  • Carbon monoxide detector not reported (host has not indicated whether there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property; consider bringing a portable detector)
  • Smoke detector not reported (host has not indicated whether there is a smoke detector on the property)

General

  • Garden
  • Unit size: 10,000 square feet

Policies

Check-in

Check-in time starts at 4:00 PM
Minimum check-in age: 24

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 not allowed

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
Parties and events (including family gatherings, birthday parties and weddings) are allowed on site; maximum attendees: 50
Host has not indicated whether there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property; consider bringing a portable detector with you on the trip
Host has not indicated whether there is a smoke detector on the property
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