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Charming 2-bedroom cottage steps away from the beach, restaurants, and downtown

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A modern kitchen with a large island, black cabinets, and a white countertop. There are two bar stools and a coffee maker on the island.
A modern living room with a beige sectional sofa, a coffee table, and a flat-screen TV mounted on the wall.
Interior
A bedroom with a large bed, a nightstand with a lamp, and a window with curtains.
A beach with a pier extending into the water, a walkway, and a trash can.

Reviews

10 out of 10
Exceptional

Entire home

2 bedrooms1 bathroom1000 sq ft

Popular amenities

  • Kitchen
  • Washer
  • Dryer
  • Free WiFi
  • Air conditioning
  • Outdoor Space

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Port Austin, MI
  • Place, Port Austin State Harbor
    ‪3 min walk‬
  • Place, Bird Creek Park
    ‪3 min walk‬
  • Place, Veteran's Memorial Park
    ‪8 min walk‬

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About the neighborhood

Port Austin

This cottage places you within a 5-minute walk of Lake Huron and Port Austin State Harbor. The cottage includes a kitchen, a patio, and a refrigerator.
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What's nearby

  • Port Austin State Harbor - 3 min walk - 0.2 miles
  • Bird Creek Park - 3 min walk - 0.2 miles
  • beach near Bird Creek Park - 3 min walk - 0.2 miles
  • Veteran's Memorial Park - 8 min walk - 0.5 miles
  • beach near Veteran's Memorial Park - 12 min walk - 0.6 miles

Restaurants

  • ‪Bird Creek Farms - ‬15 min walk
  • ‪Shelly's - ‬9 min drive
  • ‪Pak's Backyard - ‬4 min walk
  • ‪Fireside Inn - ‬5 min drive
  • ‪Days On The Lake - ‬8 min drive

About this property

Entire place

You'll have the entire home to yourself and will only share it with other guests in your party.

Charming 2-bedroom cottage steps away from the beach, restaurants, and downtown

Nestled in Port Austin, this delightful cottage is a cool retreat for guests. With 2 bedrooms including a queen bed and twin-XL over queen bunk bed, a cozy living room with sofa bed, and a bathroom with a shower, shower wand, hair dryer, and makeup mirror. This awesome property has everything you need for a wonderful stay. Enjoy the heating, Wi-Fi, washing machine, and the peaceful surroundings of Port Austin during your getaway. We hope you enjoy what our place and Port Austin have to offer.

The public beach is 2 blocks away, about a 3-minute walk. There are beach toys, chairs, and a beach cart in the guest accessible shed. This property has a 9' covered porch with a high-top 4-person table, as well as an outdoor seating set featuring a loveseat and two swivel rockers. On the spacious two-tiered back deck, there is a Weber gas BBQ grille and a 36' Blackstone. There is a large cantilever umbrella and an outdoor dining set for 6.
The cottage is air-conditioned and features a kitchen and a patio, and there's space to spread out with 2 bedrooms. Guests can enjoy a Smart TV and stay connected with free WiFi. Other standard amenities include a washing machine and a coffee maker.

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Property amenities

Beach

  • Beach loungers
  • Beach towels

Internet

  • Available in the cottage: Free WiFi

Kitchen

  • Blender
  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Cookware, dishware, and utensils
  • Ice maker
  • Microwave
  • Oven
  • Paper towels
  • Refrigerator
  • Toaster

Bedrooms

  • 2 bedrooms
  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • 1 bathroom
  • Hair dryer
  • Shampoo
  • Shower
  • Soap
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels provided

Living spaces

  • Living room

Entertainment

  • Games
  • Smart TV

Outdoor areas

  • Barbecue grill
  • Outdoor furniture
  • Patio

Laundry

  • Laundry facilities
  • Washing machine

Comfort

  • Air conditioning
  • Heating

Pets

  • No pets allowed

Suitability/Accessibility

  • Smoking not allowed

Things to do

  • Fishing nearby
  • Golfing nearby
  • Hunting nearby
  • Ice skating nearby
  • Kayaking nearby
  • Snowmobiling nearby
  • Swimming nearby

Safety features

  • No carbon monoxide detector or gas appliances (host has indicated there are no carbon monoxide detectors or gas appliances on the property)
  • Smoke detector (host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property)

General

  • Local artist showcase
  • Recycling
  • Some LED lighting used
  • Unit size: 1,000 square feet

Policies

Check-in

Check-in time starts at 4:00 PM

Check-out

Check-out before 11:00 AM

Special check-in instructions

You will receive an email from the host with check-in and check-out instructions

Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

Check-out instructions

The host requires you complete the following before checking out:

Gather used towels

Take out the trash

Garbage day is Monday. If checking out on the weekend please put the garbage and recycling at the end of the driveway

Failure to complete these may result in a negative review from the host.

Pets

  • This property doesn't allow pets

Children and extra beds

Children allowed: ages 0-17

Events

No events allowed

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
Onsite parties or group events are strictly prohibited
Host has indicated there are no carbon monoxide detectors or gas appliances on the property
Host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property
This property is managed through our partner, Vrbo. You will receive an email from Vrbo with a link to a Vrbo account, where you can change or cancel your reservation
  • Check-in: 4:00 PM
  • Check-out: 11:00 AM

We should mention

Details about charges, deposits, or other important information:

  • This property is managed by a private host, not a professional engaged in trade or business.
  • Charges for extra guests may apply and vary depending on the property's policy.
  • A cash deposit, credit card, or debit card for incidental charges, as well as a government-issued photo ID, may be required at check-in.
  • Special requests are subject to availability at the time of check-in and can't be guaranteed. Certain requests may come with additional charges.
  • Onsite parties or group events are strictly prohibited.
  • Onsite safety features include a smoke detector.

Frequently asked questions

What's there to see close to this cottage?

This cottage is located in Port Austin, just steps from Lake Huron and Port Austin State Harbor, and within a short walk of Veteran's Memorial Park. You'll also find Bird Creek Park and Bird Creek Golf Club within a short drive.

Is this cottage adjacent to a casino?

No, this cottage is not connected to a casino.

Is there an indoor pool at this cottage?

No, there is no indoor pool at this cottage.

Does this cottage provide breakfast?

No, this cottage doesn't offer breakfast.

Does this cottage allow pets to stay free of charge?

No, pets aren't allowed at this cottage.

Charming 2-bedroom cottage steps away from the beach, restaurants, and downtown Reviews

Reviews

10

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 11 out of 11 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 0 out of 11 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 0 out of 11 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 11 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 11 reviews

10/10

Cleanliness

Reviews

Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Jenny M.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Amazing place and host! House was so cute, super clean and great location.
Stayed 6 nights in May 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Lisa S.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
What a lovely little cottage. Would definitely stay here again!
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Ken K.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great location. Very clean and well equipped. Very good communication with host.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Bradley K.

Liked: Cleanliness, communication, location
Quite place.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Joseph C.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Property was everything the host promised. It is cozy and a perfect hideaway for a couple.
Stayed 6 nights in Aug 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Chloe G.

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

Great Weekend Away

Our extended weekend away was amazing. Jason provided a ton of helpful information prior to our trip to make us feel welcome and in the know with all things in the area. Would highly recommend!
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Cynthia G.

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

Very pleasant!

Very clean. Very calm and quiet location. Close walk to beach and shops. Host is very responsive.Would go back!
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Erin S.

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

Perfection in port austin

Everything was above and beyond about this property. Not only was it incredibly clean and seemed brand new, but the beds are the most comfortable I’ve ever had in any type of vacation rental. We love it and Jason was a great host!
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

paula k.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
The house is cute and comfortable, on a quiet street. The house was supplied with everything we needed and more. The porch was cute and cozy and we spent a lot of time out there.The Lake was close, but the public beach was several blocks away and you could not see the lake from the cottage.
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2025

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