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1st floor master bedroom. Small but cozy.

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3 bedrooms1 bathroomSleeps 10163 sq m

Popular amenities

Washer

Barbecue grill

Outdoor space

Free WiFi

Kitchen

Air conditioning

Explore the area

Port Austin, MI

Port Austin State Harbor1 min walk
Bird Creek Golf Club4 min drive
Port Crescent State Park10 min drive
Saginaw, MI (MBS-MBS Intl.)100 min drive

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10/10 Excellent

Very nice, clean and good location.

Ann B.

Aug 25, 2023

Rooms & beds

3 bedrooms (sleeps 10)

Bedroom 1

1 Queen Bed

Bedroom 2

1 Queen Bed

Bedroom 3

1 Queen Bed

Convertible bed(s)

1 Double Futon

1 bathroom

Bathroom 1

Bathtub · Shower only · Jetted bathtub

Bathroom 2

Shower only

Spaces

Deck or patio

Porch or lanai

Kitchen

Kitchenette

Balcony

Garden

Dining Area

About this property

Bird Creek Sub division

A lovely three bedroom cottage with a family room, living/TV room on second floor, gas fireplace, basic cable, three decks, and walking distance to beach, Downtown, and restaurants.

One queen size bed in each of the three bedrooms with ceiling fans in each of the rooms. The living room on the second floor has a futon and a couch to sleep on. The family room on the first floor has a pull out couch with a full size bed.

A corner home in Port Austin's Village, with a great view of the lake from the front porch with coffee in the morning, and from kitchen table at meal time, in the Bird Creek Subdivision across the street from Lake Huron. Located 2 hours North of Romeo off Van Dyke 53 Hwy.

Enjoy the Farmer's Market every Saturday (Memorial weekend-Oct) from 9:00am-1:00pm offering fresh produce, desserts, preserves, flowers, crafts, woodworking, books, antiques, raffles and music.

Rented weekly during high season June-August. Available for weekends during off season. If cottage is desired for a weekend during the high season, call two weeks prior to for availability.

Keywords: House

Property manager

Wayne Kretchman

Languages

English

Amenities

Kitchen

Washer

Dryer

Free WiFi

Air conditioning

Outdoor space

Small screened in porch with light switch for Edison Lights

Kitchen

Air conditioning

Outdoor space

Barbecue grill

House Rules

Check in after 4:00 PM

Minimum age to rent: 25

Check out before 11:00 AM

Children

Children allowed: ages 0–17

Events

No events allowed

Pets

No pets allowed

Smoking

Smoking is not permitted

If you take it out, Please put it back, after it's been cleaned. (pandemic adder 07/20)

During Prime time July and August we request a minimum of 5 to 7 day stay starting on a Sunday to Friday or Sunday to Sunday.

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

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, a first aid kit and a deadlock

We should mention

A car is required for transport to and from this property

About the area

Port Austin

Located in Port Austin, this cottage is in the city centre and on the waterfront. Port Austin Light Station and Allen House Museum are cultural highlights, and some of the area's landmarks include Pointe aux Barques Lighthouse and Pioneer Log Village. Travelling with kids? Consider Bird Creek Park and Sandy Dunes Adventure Golf. Jet skiing and kayaking offer great chances to get out on the surrounding water, or you can seek out an adventure with horse riding and hiking/biking trails nearby.

Port Austin, MI

What's nearby

Port Austin State Harbor - 1 min walk
Bird Creek Park - 4 min walk
Bird Creek Golf Club - 4 min drive
Port Austin Light Station - 7 min drive
Port Crescent State Park - 10 min drive

Getting around

Saginaw, MI (MBS-MBS Intl.) - 101 min drive

Restaurants

‪The Tap Room at Bird Creek Farms - ‬16 min walk
‪Pak's Backyard - ‬7 min walk
‪Fireside Inn - ‬5 min drive
‪Grindstone General Store - ‬10 min drive
‪Lake Street Local - ‬10 min walk

Frequently asked questions

Is Bird Creek Sub division pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

What time is check-in at Bird Creek Sub division?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Bird Creek Sub division?

Checkout is at 11:00 AM.

Where is Bird Creek Sub division located?

This family-friendly Port Austin cottage is located on the waterfront, within a 5-minute walk of Lake Huron, Bird Creek Park and Port Austin State Harbor. Veteran's Memorial Park and Bird Creek Golf Club are also within 3 miles (5 km).

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10/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

10/10

Location

10/10

Listing accuracy

10/10 Excellent

Ann B.

25 Aug 2023

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

Very nice house very accommodating.

Very nice, clean and good location.

Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

Hilliary I.

29 July 2023

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

July vacation

The house is spacious and well kept. The front porch and backyard are great and full of seating as well. Comfortable beds and the location was perfect and close to town. Towels for showering could use an update and an increase in quantity.

Stayed 5 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Margaret F.

14 July 2023

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

P.A. House

Great place to stay, very peaceful. Owner was very helpful and super nice.

Stayed 5 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Becky L.

25 June 2023

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

Great place to stay

We thoroughly enjoyed our stay in Wayne's home and in Port Austin! The home is clean and spacious, and we enjoyed time out on the deck. Port Austin is a cozy little town. The home is within walking distance of both public beaches, restaurants, and shops -- including the ice cream shop and the donut shop : ). If you don't kayak to Turnip Rock, you can charter a boat to see it. I didn't figure that out until midway through our stay. Our captain was very informative on the history of Port Austin, the lighthouse, Turnip Rock, and the Pointe Aux Barques area. Overall a relaxing vacation in a comfortable home!

Stayed 5 nights in Jun 2023

10/10 Excellent

Jessica W.

1 Sept 2022

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

Amazing location

This place works out perfectly for our family, great location, and great house.

Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2022

10/10 Excellent

Cindy C.

10 Aug 2022

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

Great location, clean and well stocked.

Great time, wonderful place to stay.

Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2022

10/10 Excellent

Sharon R.

19 Sept 2021

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

Morrison family reunion

Oh my , it was such a wonderful reunion. We had 3 sisters and 1 spouse staying in the house. One brother and his wife camped in a beautiful campground on the water 100 min. away. We shared our meals in a beautiful kitchen in the house. The most remarkable thing about the community was how safe and genuinely friendly the people are in the community. The house faces the water with a cozy front porch. We rented bikes and biked to the town of Grindstone. We all felt relaxed and refreshed when we left.

Stayed 6 nights in Sep 2021

10/10 Excellent

M C.

15 Sept 2021

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

Comfortable home, convenient location.

Comfortable, well equipped home within walking distance to the beach and the shores of Lake Huron as well as the town of Port Austin. The beds are super comfortable and the downstairs shower has fabulous water pressure. The kitchen is well stocked with pots/pans for preparing meals. The front porch has a view of Lake Huron and the back deck is set up with a table and chairs for enjoying the outdoors. There is a lovely wooden table and chairs inside in the dining area. We loved the screen doors; the front door has a pocket screen door and the back door has a sliding screen. When both are open there is a delightful Michigan breeze throughout the downstairs. Thank you, Wayne, for your generosity in opening your home so we could enjoy the Port Austin area.

Stayed 5 nights in Sep 2021

10/10 Excellent

Rhonda S.

1 Sept 2021

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

Beautiful home!Comfortable,clean and spacious !

Wayne’s home was very clean, spacious and comfortable. We had everything we needed and plenty of room. We enjoyed walks to the beaches and cute shops in town, kayaking, Port Crescent and star gazing.Family time around the fire pit talking about our adventures was priceless.

Stayed 5 nights in Aug 2021

10/10 Excellent

Jessica W.

28 Aug 2021

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

Beautiful home with great yard

Had such a great time great neighborhood friendly neighbors beautiful home

Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2021

10/10 Excellent

Culver A.

2 Aug 2021

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

Great timed

Had fun with grandson and family, at the beach, fishing, Go Karts, horse back riding, miniature golf and just enjoying the family.

Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2021

10/10 Excellent

Tammy V.

23 July 2021

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

Wayne ,s Lakeview port Austin Michigan.

Property was well maintained.Owner was was very polite and easy to deal with and very accommodating.House was in a corner lot and very well layed out for our grandson and very open. Would return again.Thanks Wayne for opening up your home to our family!

Stayed 5 nights in Jul 2021

10/10 Excellent

Brad R.

13 July 2021

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

Excellent Time at Great House

Our family had a great stay at this house. The location is fantastic, walking distance to downtown Port Austin, walking distance to city park beach. The house was very clean and much bigger than the pictures show on the VRBO website. A tornado went thru the town the night before we were suppose to check in. The owner did a great job of communicating with us about the power coming back on. We had to delay our check in by one day, which was understandable. The owner refunded the night's stay. I would recommend this house, a great value and a fantastic property.

Stayed 5 nights in Jun 2021

10/10 Excellent

BILLI P.

27 June 2021

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

Awesome house!!!

It rained the whole time, but we still had a blast! Awesome house, tons of room to hang out- front porch was AMAZING with the roof over so we could enjoy being outside without getting rained on. I will definitely rent this property again! The owner was also amazing! Highly recommend!!!!!

10/10 Excellent

Kim H.

25 June 2021

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

Sister Get Together

House was very roomy and comfortable. Had everything we needed.

Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2021

10/10 Excellent

HOLLY R.

7 June 2021

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

Beautiful location

Walking distance to downtown Port Austin, lovely Farmers Market on Saturday Kids loved the Splash Pad at the waterfront park House was in a wonderful location, neighborhood is lovely

Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2021

10/10 Excellent

Dan D.

14 Sept 2020

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

Great property. Great location

Handy beach at end of the road.

Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2020

10/10 Excellent

Dorothea H.

10 Aug 2020

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

Fully equipped home in accessible to beach and town center

The house had everything we were looking for. Within walking distance of sandy beaches, small town center and place to rent kayaks. Our young adult guests made a fire in the fire pit every night. We also gathered on the front porch in the afternoon and on the back porch for a dinner at a large round table. My husband and I appreciated the upstairs area where we had our bedroom, own bath and a sitting area from which we could step out unto our own balcony. We would definitely rent this home another summer.

Stayed 14 nights in Jul 2020

10/10 Excellent

Cathy R.

5 Nov 2019

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

Highly recommend!

Great time! Thank you!

Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2019

10/10 Excellent

Kathie H.

28 Oct 2019

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

Nice vacation home

Comfortable and clean house with a nice layout.

Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2019

8/10 Good

Diane G.

18 Oct 2019

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

VRBO 180241

Great location! Nice outdoor area to enjoy. Relaxing, comfy,

Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2019

10/10 Excellent

Mark V.

6 Oct 2019

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

Perfect

If you want a place that is perfect. This is the place. This place is perfect.

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

3 Sept 2019

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

Port Austin Gem

The place is clean, and bigger then it looks. Back deck in the morning for coffee is very nice with a table to eat at. The front porch is big and a view of the water made it a common start of my day. The fire pit and rock wall is beautiful.

10/10 Excellent

Shelley F.

14 Aug 2019

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

Beautiful Home

We had a great time and really enjoyed our time at your beautiful home!

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

6 Aug 2019

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

Great stay at 320 Lakeview

We LOVED the rental. It accommodated my wife, I, and 7 kiddos. That is hard to do in a vacation rental at this price point. The owner was easy to communicate with and seemed to have thought of everything! The kitchen had everything, even an old school fryer or bacon/pancakes. They even had a lighter and marshmallow roasters hanging on the back of the shed, near the bonfire pit. The two smart TVs and high-speed wifi were a HUGE upgrade for us. The home is just minutes from Bird Creek beach and a ten-minute drive from McGraw beach (the best) and Port Crescent State park.

About the host

Hosted by Wayne Kretchman

We build our dream home and now wish to share it with a few people. It's filled with hardwood floors in the main areas and carpet in all the bedrooms. A second floor TV room for kids or quite reading time. Lots of Windows & fans in every room keep our place cool during the day. Decks in front and back allow for views abound in beauty.

Why they chose this property

This property is in a paved sub that is walking distance to public access, town and beach, or fishing and swimming. Gentle breese off the water and great view from the front porch overlooking the water. No fast food or traffic jam here.

What makes this property unique

Simple and respectful neighbors with quite and peaceful surroundings. Proud to say we keep it clean. Very quite area in the evenings. Quite time is 10 pm. If you have a fire in the pit - keep in mind that your voices travel vary clearly.