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

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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 bedroom with a large bed, two smaller beds, a nightstand, and a window.
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 staircase with white balusters and granite steps leading to an upper floor.

Reviews

10 out of 10
Exceptional

Highlights

  • Room to spread out
    Enjoy spacious layout that give everyone more room to relax.
  • Arcade/game room
    A rare find - fun for all ages with on-site arcade/game room.
  • Centrally-located
    You're never far from where you need to be with this convenient location.

Popular amenities

  • Patio
  • Kitchenette
  • On-site fitness centre
  • Arcade/game room
  • Barbecue grill
  • Air-conditioning

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 Golf Club
    ‪8 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

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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.
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Map
Port Austin, MI

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.) - 120 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Bird Creek Farms - ‬6 min drive
  • ‪Shelly's - ‬2 min drive
  • ‪Pak's Backyard - ‬7 min drive
  • ‪Days On The Lake - ‬3 min drive
  • ‪The Landing Tavern - ‬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.

How much does it cost to stay at One-of-a-kind! Former Schoolhouse turned mansion for rent! The entire place!!?

As of 28 Oct 2026, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at One-of-a-kind! Former Schoolhouse turned mansion for rent! The entire place!! on 29 Mar 2027 start from £1,191, including taxes and fees. This price is based on the lowest nightly price found in the last 24 hours for stays in the next 30 days. Prices are subject to change. Choose your dates for more accurate prices.

How much is parking at One-of-a-kind! Former Schoolhouse turned mansion for rent! The entire place!!?

On-site parking is available at the 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 Orion Rock. Veteran's Memorial Park and Bird Creek Park are also within 6 miles (10 km).

Reviews

10

Exceptional

Reviews are presented in chronological order, subject to a moderation process, and verified unless otherwise labelled.
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Rating 10 - Excellent. 27 out of 28 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 1 out of 28 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 0 out of 28 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 28 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 28 reviews

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

Reviews

Verified review

8/10 Good

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great place, unique and special feeling. We found the kitchen and cooking supplies to be sparse and lacking so bring your own stuff if you are making meals.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Ryan is an outstanding host to this truly unique property! We had a group of 10 and the schoolhouse provided plenty of room. The beds were comfy, the kitchen very well stocked, and the outdoor space was immaculate! We will definitely be back!
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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 review

10/10 Excellent

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 review

10/10 Excellent

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 review

10/10 Excellent

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 review

10/10 Excellent

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 review

10/10 Excellent

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 review

10/10 Excellent

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 review

10/10 Excellent

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 review

10/10 Excellent

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 review

10/10 Excellent

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 review

10/10 Excellent

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
Response from VrboOwner on 1 Aug 2023
Thanks for being an awesome guest, can't wait to have you back next year!!
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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 review

10/10 Excellent

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 review

10/10 Excellent

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 review

10/10 Excellent

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 review

10/10 Excellent

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 review

10/10 Excellent

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 review

10/10 Excellent

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 review

10/10 Excellent

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 review

10/10 Excellent

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
Response from VrboOwner on 1 Aug 2023
You were a fun group. You are welcomed back anytime!!
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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
Response from VrboOwner on 1 Aug 2023
Thanks for being an awesome drama free guest. Can't wait to have you back!!
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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 review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
This property worked great for our large group.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2026
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