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UPPER 3 rm. studio B&B steps from beach & farm markt/shop'g.; dogs ok w/fee.

Holiday home with kitchenette, 10-minute walk to Lake Huron

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Front porch/ Alexa music available!
Front porch for relaxing
Kayaks available (2)
Farmhouse kitchen/ seats 6-8
Living / common area/gas fireplace

Reviews

8.8 out of 10
Excellent
1 bedroom1 bathroomSleeps 437.2 sq m

Popular amenities

  • Dryer
  • Washer
  • Barbecue grill
  • Outdoor space

Explore the area

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Port Austin, MI
  • Place, Port Austin State Harbor
    ‪6 min walk‬
  • Place, Bird Creek Golf Club
    ‪3 min drive‬
  • Place, Port Crescent State Park
    ‪7 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

1 bedroom (sleeps 4)

Bedroom 1

1 Double Bed

Studio..common/sitting

1 Double Futon

1 bathroom

Upper studio bathroom

Soap · Towels provided · Toilet · Shower only · Shampoo · Hair dryer

Spaces

Deck or patio
Porch or lanai
Kitchenette
Outdoor play area
Garden

About this property

UPPER 3 rm. studio B&B steps from beach & farm markt/shop'g.; dogs ok w/fee.

This is a upper 3 room studio Bed & Breakfast; Come stay in beautifully renovated 2 story home with beautiful gardens, fenced yard; relax on the sprawling covered porch or outdoor patios. Warm up in yard firepit. Farmhouse style interiors use original wood from the 1800s to compliment the style. All linens, dinnerware and gas grill included. Fenced yard, fire pit with wood and off street parking included as well as all utilities, cable and internet/wi fi . All inc. with any studio or whole house booking. Private. Great neighborhood close to beach, shopping and farmers market. Dogs welcome with additional fee. Kayaks on site. ($25. ea. per STAY) **Please note: This is a Studio, 3 room Bed & Breakfast with 1-2 dogs. Entire house is only available as a monthly or 3+ day rental. see Sweet Blu's for house availability. (7347405352). Pricing is for studio only.. Studio includes one bedroom, full bath, and sitting room/bedroom with kitchenette, tv and futon. Sleeps 4, and includes custom breakfast on Sat and Sunday mornings with weekend rental.. Lots of yard space to play games. Monthly studio rental starts at $3000.00/month plus pet/ cleaning fees Call for monthly whole house rental, or weekend availability. We are on Google. See more photos there.

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Amenities

Kitchen
Washing machine
Dryer
Pet-friendly
Free WiFi
Air conditioning

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House Rules

Check in after 2:00 PM
Minimum age to rent: 21
Check out before 11:00 AM
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Children

Children allowed: ages 0–17
No high chairs available
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Events

Events allowed: family gatherings and birthday parties
Additional clean up deposits may be required
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Pets

Pets allowed: dogs (limit 2 total)
2 dogs only with monthly rental. Deposit req'd.
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Smoking

Smoking is not permitted
Not allowed on property, includes THC.
Monthly rental is $2500. Plus any pet and cleaning fees. Entire home.
Fri-Sat rental includes breakfast for up to 4; $160./night; available on upper 3 room Studio only
Call for Weekly or Monthly fees. No breakfasts for guests who rent weekly or monthly. Full kitchen available for these guests.

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 and birthday parties) are allowed on site. Maximum attendees: 20
Note from host: Additional clean up deposits may be required
Long-term renters welcome
Host has indicated that there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property
Host has indicated that there is a smoke detector on the property
Safety features at this property include a first aid kit and a deadlock
This property has outdoor spaces, such as balconies, patios and terraces, which may not be suitable for children; if you have any concerns, we recommend contacting the property prior to your arrival to confirm that they can accommodate you in a suitable room

About the area

Port Austin

Located in Port Austin, this holiday home is in the city centre and near the beach. Port Austin State Harbor and Bird Creek Golf Club are worth checking out if an activity is on the agenda, while those wishing to experience the area's natural beauty can explore Lake Huron and Saginaw Bay. Bird Creek Park and Port Austin Light Station are also worth visiting.
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Port Austin, MI

What's nearby

  • Port Austin State Harbor - 6 min walk - 0.6 km
  • Bird Creek Park - 10 min walk - 0.9 km
  • Bird Creek Golf Club - 3 min drive - 3.6 km
  • Port Crescent State Park - 7 min drive - 8.7 km
  • Sandy Dunes Adventure Golf - 11 min drive - 14.8 km

Getting around

  • Saginaw, MI (MBS-MBS Intl.) - 103 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Bird Creek Farms - ‬13 min walk
  • ‪Tap Room at Bird Creek Farms - ‬13 min walk
  • ‪Shelly's - ‬9 min drive
  • ‪Simms Still & Stogies - ‬5 min walk
  • ‪Days On The Lake - ‬9 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is UPPER 3 rm. studio B&B steps from beach & farm markt/shop'g.; dogs ok w/fee. pet-friendly?

Yes, this property allows dogs (limit 2 total).

What time is check-in at UPPER 3 rm. studio B&B steps from beach & farm markt/shop'g.; dogs ok w/fee. ?

Check-in begins at 2:00 PM.

What time is check-out at UPPER 3 rm. studio B&B steps from beach & farm markt/shop'g.; dogs ok w/fee. ?

Checkout is at 11:00 AM.

Where is UPPER 3 rm. studio B&B steps from beach & farm markt/shop'g.; dogs ok w/fee. located?

Located in the heart of Port Austin, this holiday home is within a 10-minute walk of Veteran's Memorial Park and Lake Huron. Port Austin State Harbor and Bird Creek Park are also within 1 mile (2 km).

Reviews

8.8

Excellent

Reviews are presented in chronological order, subject to a moderation process, and verified unless otherwise labelled.
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Rating 10 - Excellent. 42 out of 63 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 12 out of 63 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 3 out of 63 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 3 out of 63 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 3 out of 63 reviews

9.2/10

Cleanliness

7.8/10

Amenities

8.4/10

Property conditions & facilities

8.0/10

Eco-friendliness

9.8/10

Check-in

9.6/10

Communication

9.8/10

Location

9.4/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Timothy F.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Perfect
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Carl S.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Thumbs up!
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Airen H.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Immaculate, clean, spotless, well-appointed, comfortable, close to beach, right in town, amenities as described, delicious breakfast with host Saturday morning, easy access, perfect communication with host, zero confusion, wanted for nothing. Zero problems. Very pleasant stay. A wonderful spot to lodge and explore the area.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Teri H.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
The property is beautiful. The home is well kept, the landscaping is wonderful. We stayed in the upper studio and it was furnished with a kitchenette with everything clean and working. Check in was flawless, our host met us upon check in, showed us to the upper studio and told us to let her know if we needed anything. We did not because everything was furnished and so inviting. This place is a diamond.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

8/10 Good

REBECCA M.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Overnight stay

Nice host and stay. Great town to get away.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Lynne W.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Short stay

Great location, close to many attractions.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2023

10/10 Excellent

Tyler M.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Great place

Great place to spend a night in a small community.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Bob P.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Port Austin

Very conveniently located to everything downtown, the lake and especially the golf course The host is super nice and makes Effort to make your stay very pleasant
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Debra K.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

great time

pretty home inside and out....roomy and comfortable....fun conversations with charming host. she gave us great tips for things to do around the area. our two small dogs loved it too!
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Sandra R.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Girl’s weekend

Martha is a wonderful host. Great location and home. We will be back!
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2023

8/10 Good

Brad M.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Cozy

Good fireplace and the backyard worked well for my dog.
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2023

10/10 Excellent

David B.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Quaint, close, and friendly!

Our stay with Martha was perfect! Right in town and close all that Port Austin has to offer. We used her two kayaks and enjoyed the sunset on Lake Huron and also paddled to stunning Turnip Rock. A wonderful weekend breakfast was served as well. Thank you!
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Jim C.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Port Austin getaway

We really enjoyed our stay. The location is perfect, a couple of blocks from everything. Martha is a great host and there’s a lot of nice amenities. The space was beautifully decorated, comfortable and welcoming. The bed slept good and the linens were nice. She also made us some great blueberry pancakes for breakfast in the morning. Bird Creek Farms was nice for dinner and Blue Moon Ice Cream was great.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2021

10/10 Excellent

Marjorie C.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Long weekend in Port Austin at Sweet Blu's

The location is perfect. Owner was very personable. Enjoyed Alexa access. Kitchenette sink and toaster were not cleaned. Suggest having some kind of privacy on window in room with futon. Uncomfortable changing with uncovered window. Yard was very nice.
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2022

10/10 Excellent

James E.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Great Location and Friendly Host

Martha was a very gracious host. The space was was perfect with a bathroom, comfortable bedroom, and a living room with space for cooking, working, and socializing. Another review mentioned the dogs. There are dogs and they do bark when you come in, but there are barriers to keep them out of your space and they never disturbed me. The bathroom was fine, but might be a little small for anyone over 6 ft tall. The location is perfect with everything in downtown Port Austin within walking distance.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Heather S.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Beautiful positive energy cottage!

Thank you Martha! I love the way you decorated your cottage and how we arrived to awesome music playing and the beautiful smell of the house! What a welcoming! It was like arriving at Disney Land. Just pure excitement! My friend Doug, and I, had one of our best weekends cooking in the fabulous kitchen, walking to the white sandy beach, kayaking to the giant stone in the water by the beach, exploring the restaurants, and enjoying everyone in town! Everyone in town was super friendly and kind. Only good vibes!
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2023

6/10 Okay

Kim Y.

Liked: Communication, location
Disliked: Listing accuracy

A little misleading as it’s not truly a separate space

If you’re not renting the entire home then you’re basically staying with the owners of the home. It’s a loft at best that does not have a separate entrance and does not have a door to separate the loft from the living space on the first floor. The house is super cute and in a good location, just felt a little misled by the listing. I feel it should be clearly stated that one is not staying in a private separate area. And my friends and I love dogs, but there are three dogs and they bark a lot and they come up the stairs and stand at the baby gate (which is the only “partition” between the guests and the owners). And the space wasn’t thoroughly cleaned. There was a pile of dirt on the rug and we found a pair of underwear next to the futon. The microwave and fridge interiors were not clean. And the sleeping surfaces are very uncomfortable. The futon is horribly uncomfortable and we were not able to get it to fold down into a bed. And the small bed in the bedroom was also uncomfortable. The owners left the second night we were there which was nice for our privacy but there are no keys offered so the house is left open at all times. Like I said it is a really nice home, super cute, and has great outdoor spaces but if you’re only renting the loft then you’ll be staying with the owners and their dogs. And one must rent the kayaks from the owners, so it’s not truly an amenity just fyi.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2022

10/10 Excellent

Alexander M.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
This place was very clean and a nice spot for the wedding. Ceilings in the bathroom were short but great stay nonetheless.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Diane S.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Very nice property and excellent location!
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Danielle S.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Awesome location and a perfect amount of space for one or two people. Martha was a great host and we enjoyed the amenities offered. Not the best fit if you dislike dogs or want a private, separate entrance.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Michelle H.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Martha is a lovely host. The place was adorable.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jay M.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Very comfortable studio (although it was terribly hot). Martha was a great host - breakfast was very tasty and we had good conversation. Too short of a stay - next time!
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Debbie A.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
We were in Port Austin for a wedding this weekend. Martha was a wonderful hostess, very kind and helpful. The place was clean and comfortable. We would recommend for a couple to stay also not bad with another couple that doesn’t mind a futon!! Two dogs, Blu and Scoobie bark a lot but are very friendly and super cute. Within walking distance to the farmer’s market, beach and bars/restraunts. Great location.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Gary S.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Port Austin VRBO

Pleasant visit. Martha and Andy are very nice hosts.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Lynette R.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Port austin

Cute little apartment..just what we needed for our overnight stay
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

About the host

Hosted by Martha

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I purchased the property in 2020 and spent 1 year renovating and updating it into a Bed and Breakfast so that I can share it with others. As a professional in the design industry, I also work and live in the home as your host. If you visit us frequently, you will find I am always changing the layout and interiors. It is furnished with mostly new furnishings or repurposed local pieces. It is a casual, yet beautiful home, with everything you need to relax and just have fun. I have provided the studio with games, an internet provided TV and room air conditioner with ceiling fans for your comfort and enjoyment. I am working on providing outdoor activities such as horseshoes and cornhole. I love the water and you will find me on my kayak or lounging in the sand when I am not working. I also have 2 dogs, Blu and Scoobie. They are fairly friendly, and Blu loves to play fetch. They are not allowed outside the fenced backyard or in the studio.
I enjoy gardening, so you may see lots of flowers here and inside, depending on time of year. I also enjoy music, and will most likely have Alexa playing something fun.

Why they chose this property

My property is ideally located!! We are a stone throws from the famous farmers market, and a few steps away from Veteran's Park in beautiful downtown Pt. Austin. You can walk to the beach, or drive, as there are many beautiful private beaches near me. There are also many events through out the year here. Check the Chamber of Commerce page for a complete list. Fall and winter rates are affordable and the area offers many things to do in the thumb.

What makes this property unique

Small, unique one bedroom unit is private. Sleeping futon available in sitting room. Tvs in both rooms. Friendly owner uses lower level.

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