This 1300 square foot home is being fully renovated (new kitchen, floors, bathrooms, paint, etc.) and will be available beginning June 15, 2022. The home will have a queen bed, 4 full size beds, and a toddler bed.
Port Austin is a true gem on Michigan’s thumb coast and just a 2 hour drive from metro-Detroit:
- Swim the blue waters of Lake Huron and relax on multiple sandy beaches
- Kayak to Michigan landmarks like Turnip Rock, Broken Rocks, and multiple sea caves
- Hike the trails and sand dunes of Port Crescent State Park and try to catch the Northern Lights - one of the only spots Aurora is visible in Michigan
- Explore Point Aux Barques Lighthouse
- Let the kids cool down at the splash pad while you enjoy Lake Huron views
- Visit the Butterfly House and Gardens
- Enjoy beer and wine tasting at Bird Creek Farms
- Go horseback riding at Knoblock Riding Stables
- Rent a charter fishing boat with a captain and explore the deep fishing waters of Lake Huron
- Golf at Bird Creek Golf Club (public 18-hole course) or take the family putt-putt golfing at Sandy Dunes Adventure Golf, Putt-Putt Fun Center, or Kooky Miniature Golf
- Shop the local stores of downtown Port Austin, including local art shops
- Visit the Farmers Market on Saturdays
- Play tennis, basketball, or baseball at Gallop Park, which is just around the corner from the home. Gallop Park has a large play structure for kids and an ice rink in the winter
- Rent fat tire bikes to cruise the dunes and nature trails (rent from Pak’s Garage)
After a day of adventure, enjoy a meal or ice cream at:
- The Bank of 1884 Food & Spirits
- Pak’s Backyard
- Lake Street Local
- Lake Street Emporium
- The Landing Tavern
- Lighthouse Cafe
- The Farm Restaurant
- The Tap Room at Bird Creek Farms
- White Elephant Ice Cream
- Blue Moon Ice Cream
- Murphy’s Bakery
- The Green Clean Coffee Shop
- Thumb Roast Coffee Shop
Port Austin Public Beaches
- Oak Beach County Park
- Port Crescent State Park
- McGraw State Park
- Veteran’s Park
WINTER ACTIVITIES
- Ice skate at the Gallop Park ice rink, which is around the corner from the home
- Ice fishing
- Hunting
- Cross-country skiing with ski rental available locally (rent from Heins hardware)
- Snowmobiling
- Snowshoeing (snowshoe rentals available from Port Austin Kayak)
- Rent fat tire bikes to cruise snowy trails (rent from Pak’s Garage)
- Scenic hiking trails
- Several holiday activities in downtown Port Austin, including a tree lighting ceremony, Santa visits, caroling, etc.