One-of-a-kind! Former Schoolhouse turned mansion for rent! The entire place! | House in Port Austin

10.0 (23 Reviews) |   5 Bedrooms  4 Bathrooms  20 Guests
Port Austin House | One-of-a-kind! Former Schoolhouse turned mansion for rent! The entire place!

5 Bedroom House in Port Austin

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.

One-of-a-kind! Former Schoolhouse turned mansion for rent! The entire place! is located in Port Austin. One-of-a-kind! Former Schoolhouse turned mansion for rent! The entire place! provides accommodation, featuring View, Bedding/Linens, Parking, among other amenities. This House features View, Bedding/Linens, Parking, to make your stay a comfortable one.

One-of-a-kind! Former Schoolhouse turned mansion for rent! The entire place! has 5 Bedrooms , 4 Bathrooms, and max occupancy of 20 people. The minimum rental for this property is 1 nights, but this can change depending on the season you plan on staying. Previous guests have given good rated it, and VRBO labeled it a top-rated House because of the excellent services rendered by the owner or manager of this House, and has consistently provided great experiences for their guests. Most families or guests that use it recommend it to their friends and some of them are repeat guests. House has a friendly neighborhood, and the Port Austin has interesting places to visit. If you want to learn more about the House in Port Austin, such as places to visit and things to do nearby, you can check below to learn more.

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Amenities

Air Conditioner
Parking
TV
View
Ocean View
Balcony/Terrace
Oceanfront
Security/Safety
Sports/Activities
Bedding/Linens
Wellness Facilities
Fireplace/Heating
Barbecue/Outdoor Cooking
Child Friendly
Internet
Kitchen
Laundry

Facility Overview

Air Conditioner
  • Air conditioning
  • Heating
Bathrooms
  • Bathtub or shower
  • 4+ bathrooms
  • Towels provided
  • Toilet paper
Bedroom
  • Sofa bed
  • 5 bedrooms
  • Bed sheets provided
  • Dining table
Kitchen
  • Cookware/dishes/utensils
  • Toaster oven
  • Dishwasher
  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Microwave
  • Blender
  • Refrigerator
  • Stovetop
  • Oven
Laundry
  • Laundry facilities
  • Washing machine and dryer
Ocean view
  • Near the beach
Parking
  • Onsite parking options include a garage
  • Onsite parking
Pet Friendly
  • No pets allowed
Accessibility
  • Smoke-free property
Activities
  • Fitness center
Entertainment
  • Foosball table
  • Pool or billiards table
  • Arcade/game room
  • Smart TV with cable/satellite service
  • Air hockey
General
  • Unit size: 10000 sq ft (929 sq m)
  • In a village
  • In a rural location
  • In the city center
  • On the lake
Guest Services
  • Children's dinnerware
Internet
  • WiFi available
Outdoors
  • Firepit
  • Garden
  • Patio
  • Barbecue grill
Security/Safety
  • 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)

Policies

Check-in
Check-in time starts at 4:00 pm minimum check-in age: 24
Check-out
Check-out before 11:00 am
Child Policy
Children are welcome.
Event Policy
Events allowed: family gatherings, birthday parties, weddings;maximum event attendees: 50
Pet Policy
Pets not allowed
Smoking Policy
Smoking is not permitted

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 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 parties and events (including family gatherings, birthday parties and weddings) are allowed on site; maximum attendees: 50 special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed 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

Reviews

Kristen L.
Aug 18, 2025 01:09:55 AM
Review Score:   10
Summary: This house is very clean and has wonderful amenities. Ryan the host was very attentive and check in and out was extremely easy. The house is great for a large group with so much room both indoors and outdoors. We enjoyed our stay and will definitely be back.
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