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One-of-a-kind! Former Schoolhouse turned mansion for rent! The entire place!!
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Reviews
10 out of 10
Exceptional
5 bedrooms4+ bathroomsSleeps 20929.0 sq m
Popular amenities
Explore the area
Port Austin, MI
- Place, Veteran's Memorial Park7 min drive
- Place, Port Austin State Harbor8 min drive
- Place, Pointe aux Barques Lighthouse10 min drive
Rooms & beds
5 bedrooms (sleeps 20)
Bedroom 1
1 Queen Bed
Bedroom 2
2 Queen Beds
Bedroom 3
1 King Bed, 1 Single Bed and 1 Double Futon
Bedroom 4
1 Double Futon and 2 Queen Beds
Bedroom 5
1 Queen Bed
4 bathrooms, 1 half bathroom
Bathroom 1
Bathtub or shower · Toilet
Bathroom 2
Bathtub or shower · Toilet
Bathroom 3
Toilet
Bathroom 4
Bathtub or shower · Toilet
Bathroom 5
Bathtub or shower · Toilet
Bathroom 6
Toilet · Shower only
Bathroom 7
Toilet · Shower only
Spaces
Deck or patio
Porch or lanai
Kitchen
Kitchenette
Garden
About this property
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.
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.
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House Rules
Check in after 4:00 PM
Minimum age to rent: 24
Check out before 11:00 AM
Children
Children allowed: ages 0–17
Events
Events allowed: family gatherings, birthday parties, weddings
Pets
No pets allowed
Smoking
Smoking is not permitted
Important information
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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
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About the area
Port Austin
Located in Port Austin, this holiday home is in the city centre and on a lake. Port Crescent State Park and Thelma Sonnenberg Memorial Plant Preserve reflect the area's natural beauty and area attractions include Port Austin Light Station and Bird Creek Park. Sandy Dunes Adventure Golf and Huron County Nature Center and Wilderness Arboretum are also worth visiting.
Port Austin, MI
What's nearby
- Veteran's Memorial Park - 7 min drive - 10.1 km
- Port Austin State Harbor - 8 min drive - 10.5 km
- Bird Creek Park - 8 min drive - 10.5 km
- Bird Creek Golf Club - 9 min drive - 12.6 km
- Pointe aux Barques Lighthouse - 10 min drive - 12.7 km
Getting around
Restaurants
- Bird Creek Farms - 6 min drive
- Tap Room at Bird Creek Farms - 6 min drive
- Days On The Lake - 3 min drive
- Simms Still & Stogies - 7 min drive
- Port Austin Car Wash - 6 min drive
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Reviews
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Exceptional
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10/10
Amenities
10/10
Property conditions & facilities
10/10
Check-in
10/10
Communication
10/10
Location
10/10
Listing accuracy
Reviews
Verified
30 June 2025
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2025
Verified
10/10 Excellent
Kristen L.
17 August 2025
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Kristen L.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2025
Verified
10/10 Excellent
Patrick H.
31 July 2024
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Henry Family Reunion
Patrick H.
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2024
Verified
10/10 Excellent
Diane S.
14 August 2024
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Grindstone is spacious and fun!
Diane S.
Stayed 5 nights in Jul 2024
Verified
10/10 Excellent
Lori C.
23 June 2024
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great vacation with friends
Lori C.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2024
Verified
10/10 Excellent
Tessa D.
12 August 2024
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Awesome Stay!
Tessa D.
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2024
Verified
10/10 Excellent
Cristian P.
20 October 2024
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
School house
Cristian P.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2024
Verified
10/10 Excellent
Amy G.
27 August 2023
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Historic property full of charm
Amy G.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2023
Verified
10/10 Excellent
Erich G.
2 August 2024
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Unique and Roomy
Erich G.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2024
Verified
10/10 Excellent
Virginia S.
17 July 2023
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Unique home
Virginia S.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2023
Verified
10/10 Excellent
Christopher B.
15 July 2025
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Christopher B.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2025
Verified
10/10 Excellent
Margaret C.
5 June 2024
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Perfect Property for Multiple Families
Margaret C.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2024
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10/10 Excellent
Verified traveller
19 August 2022
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Loved this place!!
Verified traveller
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2022
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10/10 Excellent
Sara M.
19 October 2023
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Review
Sara M.
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2023
Verified
10/10 Excellent
Jessie R.
29 July 2023
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Family of twelve had a wonderful stay
Jessie R.
Stayed 6 nights in Jul 2023
Verified
10/10 Excellent
Michael S.
8 May 2025
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
One of a kind Schoolhouse Rocks
Michael S.
Stayed 3 nights in May 2025
Verified
10/10 Excellent
KAMI
4 October 2024
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
No issues, very unique property!
KAMI
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2024
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10/10 Excellent
Michael
2 August 2022
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities, communication
Michael
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2022
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10/10 Excellent
William L.
15 August 2023
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Annual Extended Family Vacation
William L.
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2023
Verified
10/10 Excellent
Daniel A.
28 August 2022
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Don’t pass this up!!!
Daniel A.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2022
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10/10 Excellent
Nathan T.
25 August 2022
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Absolutely Awesome!
Nathan T.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2022
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10/10 Excellent
Roger W.
20 July 2024
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Amazing Experience
Roger W.
Stayed 6 nights in Jul 2024
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10/10 Excellent
Nick M.
8 September 2022
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