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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
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Smart TV, foosball

Reviews

10 out of 10

Exceptional

Entire home

5 bedrooms5 bathroomsSleeps 2010000 sq ft

Popular amenities

  • Parking available
  • Gym
  • Washer
  • Barbecue grill
  • Outdoor Space
  • Air conditioning

Explore the area

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Port Austin, MI
  • Veteran's Memorial Park
    7 min drive
  • Bird Creek Park
    8 min drive
  • Port Austin Light Station
    10 min drive

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Modern Downtown Gem ~ Close to Beach ~ Yard ~ Pkg!

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Washer
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5.0 out of 5, Exceptional, (15)
The price is $149
per night
$342 total
includes taxes & fees
Jan 2 - Jan 3
Modern Downtown Gem ~ Close to Beach ~ Yard ~ Pkg!

About the neighborhood

Port Austin

A stay at this vacation home places you in the heart of Port Austin, a 3-minute drive from Lake Huron and 7 minutes from Veteran's Memorial Park. .This vacation home is 4.2 mi (6.8 km) from Port Austin Light Station and 4.6 mi (7.4 km) from Orion Rock.
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What's nearby

  • Bird Creek Park - 8 min drive
  • Port Austin State Harbor - 9 min drive
  • Bird Creek Golf Club - 9 min drive
  • Port Austin Light Station - 10 min drive
  • Port Crescent State Park - 16 min drive

Getting around

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

Restaurants

  • ‪Grindstone General Store - ‬14 min walk
  • ‪Pak's Backyard - ‬7 min drive
  • ‪The Tap Room at Bird Creek Farms - ‬6 min drive
  • ‪The Bank 1884 - ‬7 min drive
  • ‪The Landing Tavern - ‬7 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 manager

Ryan

Property amenities

Beach

  • Beach nearby

Internet

  • Available in the house: WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • Onsite parking options include a garage

Kitchen

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

  • 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 center
  • 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

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

Reviews

10

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 19 out of 19 reviews" "
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9.6/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Amenities

10/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Cristian P.

Liked: Cleanliness
School house
Plenty of room for a family gathering. Everything was perfect.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

KAMI

Liked: Cleanliness
No issues, very unique property!
If you're looking for an interesting isolated property close to the beach, this is an awesome venue. Outside was very peaceful and the stars at night are beautiful. Only thing missing was some cleaning stuff like dish sponges and paper towels.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Diane S.

Liked: Cleanliness
Grindstone is spacious and fun!
Family vacation in the Port Austin/Grindstone area for 16 family members. Love the area, the beaches and the house was just perfect. Ryan, the host, is great to work with.
Stayed 5 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Tessa D.

Liked: Cleanliness
Awesome Stay!
I usually don’t take the time to submit a review, but our stay at this house and the communication with the owner was beyond outstanding! Location was so great, not one negative to report! Loved it! Will be returning next year with the family!
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Erich G.

Liked: Cleanliness
Unique and Roomy
We loved our stay here - the house had enormous rooms and we loved the multiple bathrooms. Our host communicated well! Highly recommended!!
Stayed 2 nights in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

Patrick H.

Liked: Cleanliness
Henry Family Reunion
Great house to hold 45 of us for meals and gathering. We have good time.
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Roger W.

Liked: Cleanliness
Amazing Experience
First let me begin by sharing: This was my first time renting a property through VRBO. It was my first time renting from anything other than a hotel or motel. It was an AMAZING EXPERIENCE! Communication. prior to our arrival was prompt, thorough, and excellent. The property itself was WONDERFUL! Pictures and written descriptions cannot possibly completely describe what awaits you. It is so SPACIOUS! Bedrooms, play rooms are all incredibly large and the main floor is like a ballroom. We spent a lot of our time together on the deck or in the garage just enjoying the ambiance and the quiet. The owner is very friendly and super service minded. I accidentally butt dialed him on our first evening in the property as I was putting contact information into my phone. Within minutes he texted to find out if we needed anything. I have to say, Ryan has set the bar as a host pretty high! Departure from the property was simple and easy as well. When I asked if there was anything else we could do, his response was: No. You're on vacation; enjoy yourselves. Truly a most gratifying experience with regard to the property, its owner, and the geographical area that we got to enjoy and explore for a week!
Stayed 6 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Lori C.

Liked: Cleanliness
Great vacation with friends
We all had a great time! The space was perfect for 6 couples. Communication with Ryan ,the host, was easy and response was quick. We would definitely stay here again!
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Margaret C.

Liked: Cleanliness
Perfect Property for Multiple Families
This house was a great find. There were 10 of us staying. Everyone has plenty of space for privacy as well as socialization. Our host was extremely kind and responsive. We were able to visit two beaches - Port Austin and Caseville. We enjoyed our stay.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Sara M.

Liked: Cleanliness
Review
The house is very unique and amazing .. the host is very responsive and nice .
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2023

10/10 Excellent

Amy G.

Liked: Cleanliness
Historic property full of charm
Ryan was awesome. Very accommodating host.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

William L.

Liked: Cleanliness
Annual Extended Family Vacation
This is one of the best properties we have stayed at in the 8 years we have been doing this. Lots of room for the children to play and for the older youth to do their own thing. One evening we had a kite flying contest with 5 kites in the air at the same time. Far enough out in the country for good nighttime star gazing but only a short drive to Port Austin which has 2 great swimming beaches for children and other entertainment. A plus for those worried about well water taste/quality, Ryan trucks in city water which the whole house runs off.
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

Jessie R.

Liked: Cleanliness
Family of twelve had a wonderful stay
This was a perfect location for our three generations. The house is lovely and well-stocked for a relaxing vacation. The host was more than accommodating! He replaced a malfunctioning air conditioner in the master bedroom with a new unit the same day. We would not hesitate to stay here again!
Stayed 6 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Virginia S.

Liked: Cleanliness
Unique home
Had a wonderful time with family here. Very spacious. Owner is very accommodating. Nice yard for outdoor activities. Would definitely recommend this place.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Nick M.

Liked: Cleanliness
Great Thumb Getaway
What a cool experience! Ryan and his family did a great job at making us feel welcome. The house was clean and spacious, the area was fun and interesting. We can't wait to come back!
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2022

10/10 Excellent

Daniel A.

Liked: Cleanliness
Don’t pass this up!!!
The building itself was more that amazing, Im I would have to say it’s one of the coolest places I’ve ever stayed. The real thing I have to make mention of is the owner, to say he they were extremely accommodating would be an understatement. We had mentioned a couple outside light bulbs were burnt out, and but by the time we returned from picking up dinner they had all been replaced. Each room had it own private bathroom along with all the small appliances one we need in their own room. There’s not enough great things to say about this property, if your looking at port Austin DO NOT pass this place up.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2022

10/10 Excellent

Nathan T., North Branch

Liked: Cleanliness
Absolutely Awesome!
Each bedroom has everything you would find at a nice hotel. Want some alone time? Go chill in your room with complete privacy. Different bed times for different members of the group? No problem, you can sleep undisturbed while others burn the midnight candle. My 3 year old just loved running around the building being as noisy as he wanted. My older children (the wife and I, too) played a light night game of laser tag (AWESOME!). We grocery shopped, cooked our meals, used the supplied grill, and ate together in the dining room. We played pool in the game room, had ice cream on the deck... and between our times using the property we enjoyed the beaches and attractions of Port Austin! Loved it!
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2022

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

Liked: Cleanliness
Loved this place!!
We can’t say enough great things about this place and our Host! We thoroughly enjoyed our stay here and we can’t wait to go back there next year! The Host was so helpful in every way. The house was clean and very spacious. It was a unique experience!
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2022

10/10 Excellent

Michael

Traveled with family and small children
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Worked great for our family get together. Sleeps 20. Each bedroom has own bathroom. Large 1st floor gathering area, Large deck, basement was great for entertainment. A for host Ryan.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2022