With space for 6 guests, this vacation home features 3 bedrooms and 2 bathrooms. It offers lake views and includes a deck and patio for outdoor enjoyment. Families can enjoy nearby activities like swimming, hiking, and birdwatching, while golf is available nearby. Attractions include Port Crescent State Park and Veteran's Memorial Park.
Highlights
Made for relaxation
Top-rated for comfort — guests feel right at home here.
On the beach
A rare beachfront property in the area - enjoy direct access to the sand and sea.
Private Beach - Waterfront home with picture windows, large deck & amazing views
All the comforts of home as you step into a living room with adjacent dining area featuring an open floor plan, cathedral ceiling and picture windows to the lake. Easy access from either side of the room leads to a large, wrap around deck overlooking a private lawn and beach. The property faces due west providing unfettered sunsets and lake views. You won’t want to leave.
The property has expansive beach with the water easily accessible via a short stairway at the boathouse. Swimming is excellent. The beach size varies with changing lake levels. Caution should taken, particularly with small children. During the summer higher waves can rise quickly..
This is a year-round home, designed for relaxation and special times. There’s a fully equipped kitchen (w/refrigerator, stove, microwave & coffee maker), smart TV, and wi-fi. The main floor has 2 bedrooms, one a spacious master bedroom with a split king bed, the other a roomy guestroom with full size bed. A full bath hosts twin sinks and tub/shower combination with grab bar. An open stairway provides access to a lower level with an additional guestroom with full size bed, 2nd full bath with stall shower, and family room with full-sized pool table. The lower level walkout provides direct access to the lakeside lawn. Fans are available in every room, the lake steps away, gentle breezes, and room to spread out with a good book in the shade. Linens are provided.
The property is accessed via a short, wooded lane providing seclusion from the road, and shares the driveway, a boathouse deck and 140’ of private lakefront with the neighboring cottage, also available by the same owner. The house sits within 5 miles of Port Austin and Port Crescent State Park, one of Michigan’s few Dark Park Preserves. Guests are encouraged to keep night lights to a minimum as star gazing opportunities are truly exceptional.
The following partial listing of nearby attractions is expanded on in a provided welcome folder of additional information on local attractions and area services.
Port Austin hosts a robust farmer's market every Saturday from 9:30-1:00. Very fun with produce, crafts, shops and music.
Port Austin Kayak is kayak and paddle board central with information on the kayak trail to Turnip Rock
Port Crescent State Park offers a shoreline campground and Day Use area with hiking trails, bird-watching, excellent swimming and beach along a long, undeveloped shoreline.
Tip of Thumb Canoe Rental offers canoeing on the Pinnebog River with the river's Lake Huron mouth as the destination of choice
Huron County Nature Center on Loosemore Rd. offers 120 acres of wilderness arboretum and hiking trails
Knoblock's Riding Stable offers horseback trail rides off M-53 just south of Port Austin. Pony rides are available for the little ones.
Grindstone City, located about 6 miles east of Port Austin offers a beautiful natural fishing harbor, and just inland, the original town site is renowned for its ice cream parlors and generous helpings.
Huron Museum City is 9 miles east of Port Austin on M-25. Self-guided tours are available for a minor fee.
Lighthouse Park is a little over 12 miles east of Port Austin on M-25. Picnicking and tours of the old Pointe Aux Barques Lighthouse are open to the public, schedules vary.
Port Austin Reef Lighthouse is visible from the harbor in town; you can take a stroll on the break wall for harbor viewing. Check in town for availability of boat trips to the lighthouse.
Bird Creek Golf Course is located just south of Port Austin off M-53; an excellent 18 hole course.
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No house linens are to be used outside; guests are encouraged to bring their own beachtowels
No RVs or camping on the driveway, lawn or beach; occupancy not to exceed sleeping capacity of 6
Garbage should be bagged and taken to the cage at the road; loose water bottles or other items will not be picked up. Trash is picked up every Monday
Important information
You need to know
Property # 1287386vb
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
On-site parties or group events are strictly prohibited
Host has indicated that there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property
Host has indicated that there is a smoke detector on the property
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher
This property has outdoor spaces, such as balconies, patios and terraces, which may not be suitable for children; if you have any concerns, we recommend contacting the property prior to your arrival to confirm that they can accommodate you in a suitable room
About the area
Port Austin
Located in Port Austin, this holiday home is on the beach. Port Austin Light Station and Pointe aux Barques Lighthouse are local landmarks, and the area's natural beauty can be seen at Lake Huron and Port Crescent State Park. Bird Creek Park and Sandy Dunes Adventure Golf are also worth visiting. Discover the area's water adventures with kayaking and canoeing nearby, or enjoy the great outdoors with hiking/biking trails and horse riding.
Albert E. Sleeper State Park - 13 min drive - 17.7 km
Pointe aux Barques Lighthouse - 24 min drive - 31.0 km
Getting around
Saginaw, MI (MBS-MBS Intl.) - 97 min drive
Restaurants
The Pasta House - 14 min drive
Bird Creek Farms - 6 min drive
Tap Room at Bird Creek Farms - 6 min drive
Pak's Backyard - 5 min drive
Port Austin Car Wash - 6 min drive
Frequently asked questions
Is Private Beach - Waterfront home with picture windows, large deck & amazing views pet-friendly?
No, pets are not allowed at this property.
How much is parking at Private Beach - Waterfront home with picture windows, large deck & amazing views?
On-site parking is available at the property.
What time is check-in at Private Beach - Waterfront home with picture windows, large deck & amazing views?
Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.
What time is check-out at Private Beach - Waterfront home with picture windows, large deck & amazing views?
Checkout is at 11:00 AM.
Where is Private Beach - Waterfront home with picture windows, large deck & amazing views located?
Situated on the beach, this holiday home is 0.1 mi (0.2 km) from Lake Huron and within 3 miles (5 km) of Port Crescent State Park and Veteran's Memorial Park. Port Austin State Harbor and Bird Creek Park are also within 6 miles (10 km).
About the host
Hosted by Sunset Serenity LLC
My husband and I vacationed at this property throughout our 44 years together. He has passed. Now I and other family return to its quiet shore several weeks of summer to enjoy the peace it offers. I am pleased to offer its tranquility to others when not is use by family.
Why they chose this property
Lynn's family, originally from the Detroit area, purchased the neighboring property in 1951 and built the Cottage, also available for periodic rental. In 1980, the House was added as a retirement home for Lynn's parents who have passed on. In 2018, Lynn and her husband Free, now passed, purchased the property from family. Lynn retains ownership to continue the tradition of quiet family vacations, now offering periodic rental to the lucky few who choose it. This property is beloved for its special charm, felt as soon as you step out of the car.
What makes this property unique
This property offers just enough seclusion from the road and neighbors and town to truly offer serenity. There's easy access to parks and town, but the peacefulness of the property can't be beat. It's one of the few places on Lake Huron where the sun sets due west, offering sweeping views of spectacular sunsets. Situated close to one of Michigan's few Dark Park Preserves, the night sky is magnificent. Constellations, the milky way, planets, satellites, and shooting stars are common. Even northern lights make an occasional appearance. On clear night you can see the glow of towns across Saginaw. Bay. By day it's an inland sea, great for swimming.
A short wooded lane provides privacy from the road. Swimming is steps away as the property shares a boathouse deck and 140 ' of private lakefront with the neighboring cottage, also available by the same owner. The entrance drive serves both properties, with 3 dedicated parking spaces reserved for the House. The top of the small hill is reserved for loading and unloading.
The property lies within 5 miles of Port Austin, a quaint town offering a harbor of refuge, kayak rentals with waterway maps to beautiful Turnip Rock, 2 miniature golf courses, a delightful and adequately challenging 18 hole golf course, horseback riding, a destination farmer's market, historic Port Austin Reef Lighthouse, a small local museum, laundromat, summer and fall family events, as well as unique shops and local eateries.
Within 2 miles lies Port Crescent State Park with its sweeping expanse of protected shoreline. The park encompasses the mouth of the Pinnebog River, a popular canoe and kayak destination, miles of sandy beach, hiking trails, a fishing pier on the river, bird viewing platforms, and is one of Michigan's few registered Dark Park Preserves. A Dark Park Preserve is an area preserved to have minimum night lights to allow unusually clear viewing of the night sky. Guests are asked to keep lights low.
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