Coastal Cottage

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.