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

5 bedrooms4+ bathroomsSleeps 20929 sq m

Popular amenities

Washer

Dryer

Air conditioning

Kitchen

Barbecue grill

Outdoor space

Explore the area

Port Austin, MI

Port Austin State Harbor9 min drive
Pointe aux Barques Lighthouse11 min drive
Port Crescent State Park16 min drive
Saginaw, MI (MBS-MBS Intl.)104 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

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.

Property manager

Ryan

Premier Host

Amenities

Kitchen

Washer

Dryer

Air conditioning

Gym

Outdoor space

Kitchen

Washer

Dryer

Pet-friendly

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

Damage and incidentals

You will be responsible for any damage to the rental property caused by you or your party during your stay.

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

About the area

Port Austin

Located in Port Austin, this holiday home is in the city centre and on a lake. Lake Huron and Port Crescent State Park reflect the area's natural beauty and area attractions include Port Austin Light Station and Bird Creek Park. Sandy Dunes Adventure Golf and Longshot Lanes are also worth visiting.

Port Austin, MI

What's nearby

Port Austin State Harbor - 9 min drive
Bird Creek Golf Club - 9 min drive
Pointe aux Barques Lighthouse - 11 min drive
Port Crescent State Park - 16 min drive
Sandy Dunes Adventure Golf - 18 min drive

Getting around

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

Restaurants

The Tap Room at Bird Creek Farms - 6 min drive
Pak's Backyard - 7 min drive
Grindstone General Store - 14 min walk
Lake Street Local - 7 min drive
The Bank 1884 - 7 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is One-of-a-kind! Former Schoolhouse turned mansion for rent! The entire place!! pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

What time is check-in at One-of-a-kind! Former Schoolhouse turned mansion for rent! The entire place!!?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at One-of-a-kind! Former Schoolhouse turned mansion for rent! The entire place!!?

Checkout is at 11:00 AM.

Where is One-of-a-kind! Former Schoolhouse turned mansion for rent! The entire place!! located?

Located in the heart of Port Austin, this holiday home is 1.8 mi (2.9 km) from Lake Huron and within 6 miles (10 km) of Port Austin Light Station and Veteran's Memorial Park. Bird Creek Park and Port Austin State Harbor are also within 6 miles (10 km).

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9.6/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Amenities

10/10

Property conditions & facilities

10/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

10/10

Location

10/10

Listing accuracy

10/10 Excellent

Jessie R.

29 July 2023

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

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.

17 July 2023

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

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.

8 September 2022

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

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.

28 August 2022

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

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

25 August 2022

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

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