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SandyCabins Duplex Beach House - Lake Side Cabin

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Terrace/patio
Property grounds
Beach
Beach
Exterior

Reviews

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional
3 bedrooms1 bathroomSleeps 8102.2 sq m

Popular amenities

  • Dryer
  • Parking available
  • Washer
  • Pet-friendly
  • Barbecue grill
  • Kitchen

Explore the area

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Port Austin, MI
  • Huron County Nature Center and Wilderness Arboretum
    ‪13 min walk‬
  • Port Crescent State Park
    ‪3 min drive‬
  • Sandy Dunes Adventure Golf
    ‪3 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

3 bedrooms (sleeps 8)

Bedroom 1

1 Queen Bed

Bedroom 2

1 Double Bed

Bedroom 3

1 Single Bunk Bed and 1 Double Bed

1 bathroom

Bathroom 1

Bathtub or shower · Toilet

Spaces

Deck or patio
Kitchen
Garden

About this property

SandyCabins Duplex Beach House - Lake Side Cabin

This knotty pine duplex cabin is situated above a private barking sand beach on the beautiful Lake Huron. With a fire pit, a butterfly garden, and lots of sand, this charming cabin is the perfect place for a large family holiday or a group trip to the beach.
Our cabin sits right on the water with direct access to our private beach which you’ll share with the guests in the Garden Side Cabin. Don’t worry, there’s plenty of sand for everyone!
A charcoal grill awaits your brats or steaks or whatever was on sale at Walt’s Meat Market across the street.
This can be a quiet romantic getaway for long walks on the beach, or an exciting family splash fest with fire roasted hot dogs and scorched marshmallows. We ask our guests to leave the cabin as they found it.

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Amenities

Kitchen
Washing machine
Dryer
Pet-friendly
Free WiFi
Air conditioning

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House Rules

Check in after 4:00 PM
Minimum age to rent: 21
Check out before 10:00 AM
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Children

Children allowed: ages 0–17
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Events

No events allowed
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Pets

Pets allowed: dogs and cats (limit 2 total)
A fee of $150 is required.
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Smoking

Smoking is not permitted
Please do your dishes and put them away. No grilling on the deck. Leave the grill beside the deck. No use of bath towels on the beach or for pets.
Use the fire pits, no fires on the beach. Keep the beach clean. Please keep the animals off the beds and couch.
If your pet sheds a lot, do a quick clean before you leave. Please pick up after your pets, and if you will leave your pet when you go out use a crate

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

About the area

Port Austin

Located in Port Austin, this cabin is near theme parks and on the waterfront. The area's natural beauty can be seen at Lake Huron and Port Crescent State Park, while Caseville Hisrtorical Society Museum and Port Austin Light Station are cultural highlights. Huron County Nature Center and Wilderness Arboretum and Sandy Dunes Adventure Golf are also worth visiting. Make sure you get close to the area's animals with activities such as game walks and birdwatching.
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Port Austin, MI

What's nearby

  • Huron County Nature Center and Wilderness Arboretum - 13 min walk - 1.1 km
  • Port Crescent State Park - 3 min drive - 3.3 km
  • Sandy Dunes Adventure Golf - 3 min drive - 3.3 km
  • Albert E. Sleeper State Park - 6 min drive - 6.2 km
  • Bird Creek Golf Club - 14 min drive - 14.4 km

Restaurants

  • ‪Heck's Bar - ‬9 min drive
  • ‪The Farm Restaurant - ‬7 min drive
  • ‪Dark Sky Tavern - ‬5 min drive
  • ‪Dark Sky Lodge - ‬5 min drive
  • ‪The Sandy Bottoms Club - ‬3 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is SandyCabins Duplex Beach House - Lake Side Cabin pet-friendly?

Yes, this property allows cats and dogs (limit 2 total). Some restrictions may apply, so please contact the property for more details.

What time is check-in at SandyCabins Duplex Beach House - Lake Side Cabin?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at SandyCabins Duplex Beach House - Lake Side Cabin?

Checkout is at 10:00 AM.

Where is SandyCabins Duplex Beach House - Lake Side Cabin located?

Situated on the waterfront, this cabin is within 1 mile (2 km) of Lake Huron and Huron County Nature Center and Wilderness Arboretum. Port Crescent State Park and Sandy Dunes Adventure Golf are also within 2 miles (3 km).

Reviews

9.6

Exceptional

Reviews are presented in chronological order, subject to a moderation process, and verified unless otherwise labelled.
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Rating 10 - Excellent. 34 out of 45 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 11 out of 45 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 0 out of 45 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 45 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 45 reviews

9.6/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

10/10

Location

9.8/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Katie K.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
The house was clean and well stocked, and the beach was lovely. We really enjoyed our stay!
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2025

8/10 Good

Margaret L.

Liked: Check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great location, beautiful beach! We had a wonderful time and enjoyed our stay. I would have liked some of the weed brush to be trimmed to have a open view of the water as the pictures on-line show, and the inside wood beams dusted, but other than that it was great.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Darlene C.

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

Beautiful Cabin

We loved everything about our stay! The beds were very comfortable, kitchen was very nice and we had a great weekend.
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Katie B.

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

Ladies getaway

This property is cute, clean and has a great view of the lake! I would definitely recommend this duplex and will be booking again!
Stayed 2 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Andrea B.

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

Family Trip

Excellent family trip in a beautiful location.
Stayed 5 nights in Jun 2024

8/10 Good

Dawn S.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location
The place was very northern Michigan style quaint. And clean.However, the property photograph is very misleading as the weeds are completely overgrown, making it very hard to walk down the beach as there is no path. Sand on the beach is very soft and nice when you finally get down to it, which takes about two minutes from the balcony of the cabin to the water. There are some minor issues in the house with the bathroom sink, not draining the bathtub, not draining quickly and some water dripping from the freezer onto the top rack of the refrigerator.However, the views were beautiful. The sand was nice and the place was very clean.!
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

John G.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
This was our third stay at the SandyCabins Duplex. It was an awesome getaway and we were sad when it was over. What is not to love about the Lake Side Cabin - from the views of the water from the deck to a clean sandy beach to warm shallow waters that are perfect for lounging away the days in a raft. If you planning spending a lot of time in the water, this cabin is an ideal place to vacation. The amenities are as listed - all you need to bring are some groceries, your swim suits, and a few beach towels. We loved the additional couch and chairs that were added to the accommodations in the cabin. The ability to do laundry at the cabin is very nice. If you've not stayed here before, I'll let you in on a secret - the most comfortable bed in the cabin is in the loft - it's worth the climb up the stairs. We've enjoyed our stays so much, we have already booked the cabin again for next summer. We are counting the days - that is how wonderful it is staying in the cabin.
Stayed 10 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Laura W.

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

Cozy little getaway

The location was amazing! The duplex was super cozy, the spiral staircase was a little difficult to use if you’re a wider person but super cute. Had a great trip and owner was great!
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Catherine C.

Liked: Check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Disliked: Cleanliness

Best beach

In between 2 State parks, can walk miles both ways 🏖🏖🏖🏖
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Debra G.

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

Gorgeous Lake Huron Michigan

Absolutely Beautiful Lake Stay. Cabin was homey and perfect for 4 Adults! And upstairs there was a full bed and bunks for a larger group. Very Clean and everything we needed! Highly Recommend 👍
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Prasad P.

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

Excellent and an amazing beautiful property

The view is stunning and the house is amazing with all the amenities
Stayed 4 nights in Nov 2023

10/10 Excellent

Brent K.

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

Great place on a private beach

Can’t say enough positives about this property. It is clean, private, well stocked, and has a fantastic private beach. The water is clean and has a sandy bottom. My family enjoyed the trip and we can’t wait to come back.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Lisa A.

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

Beautiful beach getaway

So nice to get away from the city life to the shores of lake huron to unplug and be with family for this quiet weekend- thank you!
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2023

10/10 Excellent

Jen K.

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

Great property

This cabin was absolutely stoked with everything we needed. We enjoyed our stay and Paul was great at communicating with us if there was anything we asked him. Thank you so much
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Jamie H.

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

Perfect family trip!

This was the perfect property for our extended family trip. 4 families in two houses ( we rented both sides) . Beach is gorgeous and pet-friendly for a fee. Well stocked with towels and supplies. The washer was a nice bonus!
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Catherine C.

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

Million dollar beach front!

It’s all about the beach 🏖🏖
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2023

8/10 Good

Debbie M.

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

Family trip

The beach was absolutely stunning. The cabin was nice maybe in need of a bigger couch or a comfy chair so accommodate more people. I rented the whole cabin front and back. We enjoyed the fire at night. My husband passed in August and Sept 30th was our Anniversary l just needed to not be home. It was peaceful
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Tina B.

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

Beautiful View

We reserved both sides of the duplex for four couples. We were there for a wedding in Port Austin. Kitchens were well stocked. Beds were comfortable. Very clean. We enjoyed the beach right outside our door.
Stayed 4 nights in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

Laura A.

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

Peaceful

My 2nd time here and still enjoy everything the cabin beach being close to either downtown PA or Caseville convenient store across street only thing missing is a tv I truly enjoy this place and hopefully return
Stayed 5 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Laura R.

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

Our piece of Heaven!!

Thank you for sharing your cabin with us!! Everything was clean, spacious and available to us. We will see you next year!
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

Laura H.

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

Peaceful and tranquil

We enjoyed our visit. The weather didn’t cooperate, so we stayed indoors. Most of the time we did a fair amount of cooking in the kitchen as well. It was enjoyable to have a bonfire and listen to the lake.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2023

10/10 Excellent

Danny S.

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

Best Vacation Ever

We’ve visited Port Austin a few other times but this lake front cabin was ideal for the whole family and our beautiful German Shepard Gus. It had all the amenities and made us feel right at home. Also, the hosts (Paul & Jade) payed such great detail to the little things that made this trip that much more memorable. We will definitely stay here again and I highly recommend this charming gem to anyone looking for a quiet and memorable getaway. Thanks again Paul & Jade!
Stayed 5 nights in Jun 2023

8/10 Good

Beth N.

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

Lovely location

The cabin was sweet, and extremely well appointed. I brought a few kitchen items in case it was only basics, but we needed nothing. We had hoped to be able to hear the waves at night, but cabin is so well insulated that really couldn't hear them at all. I'm sure in the summer, with windows cracked, it sounds great. Our one issue was the completely unsupportive mattress. The owner said it was memory foam and new, but our 8-year old memory foam mattress at home is much firmer. We spent the second and third nights in the smaller bed in the next bedroom, which was quite a bit better.
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2023

10/10 Excellent

John G.

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

Perfect location for relaxation in the sun on the beach and floating days away on the water

This was our second stay at Sandy Cabins, this time we were on the lake side. With the picture-perfect lake views and ease of access to the sandy beach, the lake side cabin was a great place to relax. The cabin amenities are as listed, covering the basic needs for those spending time on vacation. The upper bedroom - with a full bed and set of twin bunk beds - is accessible by a narrow spiral metal staircase. Keep this in mind if members in your group have limited mobility. The kitchen was equipped with the basics. We liked that we could do laundry as needed on site. The mattresses are newer but box springs and bed frames seemed to be very squeaky. In addition to being right on the beach, the cabins are only a short drive away from the attractions in Caseville and Port Austin. If you have a wagon or cart, bring it with you as it will make moving your supplies/luggage/etc. to and from the parking area and the cabin. We are looking forward to returning the Sandy Cabins next summer.
Stayed 11 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Amy W.

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

Lake Huron magnificence

This cute log cabin home is quaint yet comfortable. The magic is in the lakefront views and access. The beach and sunsets were spectacular! We really enjoyed it and hope to be back next year!
Stayed 5 nights in Jun 2025

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