Location: Port Austin, East Central, Michigan, USA (At Tip of Michigan's "Thumb" - 100 Mi. North of Detroit)
Accommodations: House, 9 Bedrooms + Library, 6 Baths (Sleeps 18)
Keywords: House
Built in 1924, this beautiful home sits at west end of 62 home sites located within 975 acre private township. Sandstone cliffs line the west end, offering unique cove beaches and incredible sunset views. 300 yards to the east begin over 1 mile of private beach. You'll enjoy lake views from five bedrooms (3 with screened balconies) and every room downstairs. Stepping outside, nearly an acre of grassy lawn and towering oak trees add to 200 feet of private lakefront splendor.
Stroll only 100 feet west of the yard and you'll be standing on Thumbnail point, offering perhaps the most incredible sunset views on Lake Huron. Immediately behind you, gentle waves will lap landmark Turnip rock as you take in the magic of a Michigan spring/summer/fall.
Established in 1896 and [summer] home many 20th century industrialists, Pointe Aux Barques community retains the courtesy, friendliness, and respect toward others common to that era. While in our home, you'll have access to our modest, private (no fee) golf course, tennis courts, miles of walking and biking trails, kid play structure, and golf cart rentals. Dress codes required for golf and tennis. NO WEDDINGS or large reunions.
Vacation Rental Features
- Amenities
- Air Conditioning : Window a/c only. Most of downstairs and three master bedrooms.
- Linens Provided
- Washer
- Dryer
- Garage : single car
- Off Street Parking
- Parking for RV/Boat/Trailer : No RVs allowed. Only boats
- Wood Fireplace
- Beds
- King Bed : In bedroom #1
- Queen Bed (2) : In bedrooms #5 and #9
- Double Bed (2) : In bedrooms #2 and #4
- Twin/Single Bed : Two twins in bedroom #3, and #8.
- Bunk Bed : Bedroom #7
- Convertible Bed : Next tow bedroom #9 there is a small library with a futon
- Child Bed : Crib in bedroom #6 along with a single bed
- Crib : In bedroom #6
- Entertainment
- Cable/Satellite TV (5)
- DVD
- VCR
- Video Library : TVs are not large as TV is never a priority up there for us.
- CD Player
- Stereo System
- Kitchen
- Full Kitchen
- Cooking Utensils Provided
- Refrigerator (2)
- Dishwasher
- Microwave
- Ice Maker
- Catering Available : Details provided later and provider is subject to change.
- Outdoor Features
- Gas/Electric BBQ Grill
- Balcony : Balconies extend toward the lake from bedrooms 1,2,4 and 5
- View/Location
- Beach View : It sits 40 feet directly above Lake Huron. Beaches are very close. It is on the lake, but you can't simply walk out front yard to swim.
- Lakefront : Yes, it is lakefront, but it sits of a cliff and the water is not directly accessible. Beaches are within 1 minute walk.
- Monument View : Google Thumbnail Point and Turnip Rock. These landmarks are adjacent to property.
- Communications
- Telephone (3)
- Broadband Internet : You have option of dedicated line or WiFi
- WiFi (Wireless Internet)
- Other Amenities
- Unlimited use of modest 9-hole golf course, 3 tennis courts, 1 mile of private beach, miles of secluded walking and biking trails, kid play structure, light lunches served in golf house, week-end breakfasts served in main clubhouse, and golf cart rental.
- Suitability
- Pet Friendly : Must gain owner approval first. Two pets maximum!
- Kid Friendly : Kids think it is the coolest place on earth!
- Minimum Age Limit for Renters
- Smoking Not Allowed : Old wooden house and small town fire department do NOT mix with smoking.
- Activities
- Golf
- Tennis
- Kayaking
- Sailing
- Boating
- Waterskiing
- Jet Skiing
- Swimming
- Biking
- Wildlife Viewing
- Fishing
- Antiquing
- Miniature golf
- Horseback Riding
- Restaurants
- Cinemas/Movie Theaters
- Museums
Rate Details (In US Dollars)
$3200/1 week .. $6000/2 weeks. Plus $175 cleaning fee and a $200/wk amenities fee.
June/Sept/Oct long week-ends will be considered.
Note: Until confirmed, rates are subject to change without notice.
Property Photos
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- View of house from driveway - Port Austin Lakefront Home - Enjoy Golf, Tennis, Boating
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- Front yard view - Port Austin Lakefront Home - Enjoy Golf, Tennis, Boating
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- At the kitchen sink - Port Austin Lakefront Home - Enjoy Golf, Tennis, Boating
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- Dining room (with many more chairs to the sides)
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- Living room
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- View from TV room
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- Bedroom #3
Traveler Reviews (4)
Great home, great private location!
Guest: LeAnne/Bill
(Berkley, MI)
Date of Stay: 09/22/10
Review Submitted: 10/01/11
Warm memories forever! This cottage makes you feel right at home. There is plenty of room and the layout is perfect. It is charming. We will never forget our stay and we hope to go back again and again! The grounds are wonderful for walking and the (private) beaches are close. The views are spectacular!The kitchen is stocked with everything you could possibly need. We had a full house for a couple of days during our week and were not the least bit cramped. Two short miles into the quaint town of Port Austin. The owners made us feel like family. All bedrooms are upstairs.
Recommended for:Sightseeing, girls getaway, age 55+, families with teenagers, romantic getaway, families with young children.
Unbelievable!
Guest: duster
(Bay City, MI)
Date of Stay: 08/26/10
Review Submitted: 10/13/10
From any room in this spacious resort cottage you can view the quiet vista of Lake Huron. You are up on a gorgeous bluff with lovely sunsets and sunrises, yet many private sandy beaches are just a few minutes walk. The cottage itself is like no other vacation rental experience. Much has been preserved to give you the feeling of walking back in time, yet the owner has provided a very well done contemporary large kitchen!! The water quality was excellent! (Port Austin area boasts one of the best public water supplies in the state of MI.) A golf cart rental was available for our entire stay. Once we arrived, we really didn't need to leave this resort property or 'start our car'!! What a gift when you are on vacation. Our experience was all we expected and more! The golf is Wonderful!! No waiting on the course - just show up and golf any time on the oldest course in Michigan. The property's pristine Michigan woods await your investigation. We are going back next year for a more extended stay!! It was love at first sight!
Owner response:Wow!................and no, she's not on the payroll. We are very blessed to have this home and area to occasionally offer for enjoyment by others. It's a special place for certain. We especially take delight we when can bring together families under one roof, reconnecting, celebrating, discovering. And it's so great to have such wonderful guests who preserve its splendor.
Recommended for:Girls getaway, age 55+, romantic getaway, families with young children.
Wonderful Pointe Aux Barques
Guest: Linushka
(Clinton, New York)
Date of Stay: 09/09/10
Review Submitted: 09/25/10
The cottage is everything described and more. We stayed there for four nights and only regret that we didn't find a way to book it for a week. Everyone loved the house, the golf and the bike trails. It's absolutely beautiful and we hope to go back there again. We would recommend this place to anyone, it's absolutely beautiful.
Recommended for:Girls getaway, age 55+, families with teenagers.
Guest: Leigh Sell
(Livonia, Mi.)
Date of Stay: 01/22/09
Review Submitted: 01/22/09
We very much enjoyed our vacation at the "thumbnail" of Michigan. Its one of the most picturesque places I've stayed in. The beaches are so nice and the house is huge and beautiful. The kitchen is big- perfect for cooking for a large family like ours. Plenty of exploring for kids. Golf and tennis for all. I highly recomend it!
Owner response:I can relate to the many possibilities for kids to explore. Constant discovery was a favorite feeling as a child and for every friend I took up there over the years. Now my children and their friends enjoy the same, that same look in their eyes and excited, loud voices clamor over the 'coolness' of it all just as I had done.
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