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

Vacation home perfectly located for exploring Port Austin

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A large brick building with a central tower, likely a school, surrounded by well-maintained landscaping and a clear sky.
A staircase with white balusters and granite steps leading to an upper floor.
A cozy living room with a gray sofa, wooden chairs, a dining table with a leaf-patterned tablecloth, a TV on the wall, and a window with blinds.
A spacious living room with a high ceiling, decorative columns, a chandelier, and a ceiling fan.
A bedroom with a large bed, two smaller beds, a nightstand, and a window.

Reviews

10 out of 10
Exceptional

Entire home

5 bedrooms5 bathroomsSleeps 20929 sq m

Popular amenities

  • Kitchen
  • Washer
  • Dryer
  • Air conditioning
  • Gym
  • Outdoor Space

Explore the area

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Port Austin, MI
  • Place, Veteran's Memorial Park
    ‪7 min drive‬
  • Place, Port Austin State Harbor
    ‪7 min drive‬
  • Place, Bird Creek Park
    ‪8 min drive‬

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About the area

Port Austin

City center stay.Stay at this Port Austin vacation home and you'll be within 2 miles (3 km) of Lake Huron and 6 miles (10 km) of Port Austin Light Station. Orion Rock and Veteran's Memorial Park are also within 6 miles (10 km).
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What's nearby

  • Veteran's Memorial Park - 7 min drive - 10.1 km
  • Port Austin State Harbor - 7 min drive - 10.5 km
  • beach near Veteran's Memorial Park - 7 min drive - 10.5 km
  • Bird Creek Park - 8 min drive - 10.5 km
  • Bird Creek Golf Club - 8 min drive - 12.6 km

Getting around

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

Restaurants

  • ‪Bird Creek Farms - ‬6 min drive
  • ‪Tap Room at Bird Creek Farms - ‬6 min drive
  • ‪Shelly's - ‬2 min drive
  • ‪Port Austin Car Wash - ‬6 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.

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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

  • Laundry facilities
  • Washing machine

Comfort

  • Air conditioning
  • Heating

Pets

  • No pets allowed

Suitability/Accessibility

  • Smoking not allowed

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

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
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

Pets

  • No pets allowed

Children and extra beds

  • Children are welcome.

Events

Events allowed: family gatherings, birthday parties, weddings

Smoking

Smoking is not permitted

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 has outdoor spaces, such as balconies, patios, terraces which may not be suitable for children; if you have concerns, we recommend contacting the property prior to your arrival to confirm they can accommodate you in a suitable room
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
Charges for extra guests may apply and vary according to property policy.
A cash deposit, credit card, or debit card for incidental charges and government-issued photo identification may be required upon check-in.
Special requests are subject to availability at the time of check-in. Special requests can't be guaranteed and may incur additional charges.
    This property is managed by a private host, not a professional engaged in trade or business. This property has outdoor spaces, such as balconies, patios, terraces which may not be suitable for children. If you have concerns, we recommend contacting the property prior to your arrival to confirm they can accommodate you in a suitable room. Parties and events (including family gatherings, birthday parties and weddings) are allowed on site. Maximum attendees: 50.

Frequently asked questions

How close is One-of-a-kind! Former Schoolhouse turned mansion for rent! The entire place!! to the airport?

This vacation home is 86.7 mi (104-min drive) away from the Saginaw, MI (MBS-MBS Intl.) airport, the closest popular airport to the property.

Does One-of-a-kind! Former Schoolhouse turned mansion for rent! The entire place!! have an airport shuttle?

Airport shuttle services are not available at this vacation home.

How close is One-of-a-kind! Former Schoolhouse turned mansion for rent! The entire place!! to the beach?

This vacation home is 13.8 mi (21-min drive) from Rubicon Beach.

Does One-of-a-kind! Former Schoolhouse turned mansion for rent! The entire place!! offer free breakfast?

This vacation home does not offer free breakfast.

Is there a casino at One-of-a-kind! Former Schoolhouse turned mansion for rent! The entire place!!?

No, there is no casino at this vacation home.

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.

Is there free parking at One-of-a-kind! Former Schoolhouse turned mansion for rent! The entire place!!?

Free parking is not available at this vacation home.

Does One-of-a-kind! Former Schoolhouse turned mansion for rent! The entire place!! have a pool?

This vacation home does not have a pool.

Does One-of-a-kind! Former Schoolhouse turned mansion for rent! The entire place!! have a spa?

There are no spa services available at this vacation home.

How close is One-of-a-kind! Former Schoolhouse turned mansion for rent! The entire place!! to downtown Port Austin?

This vacation home is 4.4 mi away from Port Austin.

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

Reviews

10

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 24 out of 24 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 0 out of 24 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 0 out of 24 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 24 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 24 reviews

9.8/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Amenities

10/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

Verified

10/10 Excellent

Lori C.

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

Wonderful place

Was a great place to stay! We had plenty of space & we shared with 5 other couples. Communication was great, looking forward to staying there again.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Kristen L.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
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.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Patrick H.

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

Henry Family Reunion

Great house to hold 45 of us for meals and gathering. We have good time.
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Amy G.

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

Historic property full of charm

Ryan was awesome. Very accommodating host.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Lori C.

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

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
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Diane S.

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

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
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Tessa D.

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

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
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Cristian P.

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

School house

Plenty of room for a family gathering. Everything was perfect.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Erich G.

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

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
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Virginia S.

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
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

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

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
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Margaret C.

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

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
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Sara M.

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

Review

The house is very unique and amazing .. the host is very responsive and nice .
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Jessie R.

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
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Christopher B.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Plenty of room for our multigenerational family group. Bedrooms were spacious & quiet- we had two babies with us. Perfect location to explore beaches & places to kayak-short drives to each. Port Austin market on Saturday morning was great. Port Crescent Park beach was nice as well as Harbor Beach. Saw all 3 lighthouses in county. Bad Axe only 25 minutes away or Dollar General 5 miles away for incidentals. And the best…ice cream shop 1/2 mile away-can walk or ride bikes! Kid friendly place. Host was exceptional, friendly, & easy to contact & responded back quickly. Would definitely stay again!
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

KAMI

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

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
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Michael

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities, communication
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
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Michael S.

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

One of a kind Schoolhouse Rocks

Unique 1906 Schoolhouse has great space for large group of 14 adults on a golf weekend in the Thumb. We played Verona Hills, Bird creek and Ubly Heights and the house is ideally situated for quick access to those courses. Bedrooms are large and the main floor is enormous and full of character. Great wood moldings throughout the house. House very clean and 3 fire pits. Will return for our tournament next year. Ryan very helpful.
Stayed 3 nights in May 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

William L.

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

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
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Daniel A.

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
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Nathan T.

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
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Roger W.

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

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
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Nick M.

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