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

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Exterior
The Historic Grindstone Schoolhouse
Interior
Great Room
King bed in the Master Suite

Reviews

10 out of 10
Exceptional
5 bedrooms4+ bathroomsSleeps 20929.0 sq m

Popular amenities

  • Parking available
  • Gym
  • Dryer
  • Washer
  • Barbecue grill
  • Outdoor space

Explore the area

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Port Austin, MI
  • Port Austin State Harbor
    ‪9 min drive‬
  • Pointe aux Barques Lighthouse
    ‪11 min drive‬
  • Port Crescent State Park
    ‪16 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

About this property

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.

Property manager

Ryan
Premier Host

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Amenities

Kitchen
Washer
Dryer
Air conditioning
Gym
Outdoor space

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House Rules

Check in after 4:00 PM
Minimum age to rent: 24
Check out before 11:00 AM
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Children

Children allowed: ages 0–17
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Events

Events allowed: family gatherings, birthday parties, weddings
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Pets

No pets allowed
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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

About the area

Port Austin

Located in Port Austin, this holiday home is in the city centre and on a lake. Lake Huron and Port Crescent State Park 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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Port Austin, MI

What's nearby

  • Port Austin State Harbor - 9 min drive - 8.3 km
  • Bird Creek Golf Club - 9 min drive - 9.4 km
  • Pointe aux Barques Lighthouse - 11 min drive - 10.8 km
  • Port Crescent State Park - 16 min drive - 15.8 km
  • Sandy Dunes Adventure Golf - 18 min drive - 19.0 km

Getting around

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

Restaurants

  • ‪Blue Moon Ice Cream - ‬7 min drive
  • ‪Grindstone General Store - ‬14 min walk
  • ‪Pak's Backyard - ‬7 min drive
  • ‪The Tap Room - ‬6 min drive
  • ‪The Bank 1884 - ‬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.

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

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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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

10/10 Excellent

Nathan T., North Branch

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

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

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

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Hosted by Ryan

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