Huron County Nature Center and Wilderness Arboretum
5 min drive
Room options
About the area
Port Austin
Close to the beach.Within a 5-minute walk of the cottage, you'll find Port Crescent State Park and Sandy Dunes Adventure Golf. Lake Huron and Huron County Nature Center and Wilderness Arboretum are also within 3 miles (5 km).
Huron County Nature Center and Wilderness Arboretum - 5 min drive - 4.4 km
Albert E. Sleeper State Park - 9 min drive - 8.7 km
Bird Creek Golf Club - 9 min drive - 9.1 km
Getting around
Saginaw, MI (MBS-MBS Intl.) - 91 min drive
Restaurants
The Pasta House - 14 min drive
Blue Moon Ice Cream - 10 min drive
Pak's Backyard - 10 min drive
The Tap Room - 11 min drive
The Bank 1884 - 10 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.
Cozy cottage with natural fire place!
Located right at the tip of the thumb is Port Austin which is a perfect location for watching both the sunrise and the sunset over Lake Huron. Port Austin has many hiking trails including the distinct Turnip Rock. Peaceful and centrally-located cottage on the south side of M25. Just minutes from downtown Port Austin and Caseville. Rental available in all seasons. Summer is the favorite, come up during the fall to see the color change, the snow is beautiful in the winter and it’s VERY quiet. The space has 2 bedrooms with 3 beds and full bathroom with tub and shower. Full kitchen and dining area with 6 person table. Family room offers 1 couch, 1 love seat, rocking chair and fire place. Washing machine and dryer available for guest use. Guest access Full use of cottage. There are also horseshoe pits.
Property manager
Maria Youngblood
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Carbon monoxide detector (host has indicated there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property)
Smoke detector (host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property)
First aid kit
General
Garden
Policies
Check-in
Check-in time starts at 3:00 PM
Contactless check-in available
Check-out
Check-out before 11:00 AM
Contactless check-out available
Special check-in instructions
You will receive an email from the host with check-in and check-out instructions
Pets
No pets allowed
Children and extra beds
Children are welcome.
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 is a carbon monoxide detector on the property
Host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property
Safety features at this property include a first aid kit
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
Charges for extra guests may apply and vary according to property policy.
A cash deposit, credit card, or debit card for incidental charges and government-issued photo identification may be required upon check-in.
Special requests are subject to availability at the time of check-in. Special requests can't be guaranteed and may incur additional charges.
This property is managed by a private host, not a professional engaged in trade or business. Onsite parties or group events are strictly prohibited. For guests' safety, the property includes a carbon monoxide detector, a smoke detector, and a first aid kit in each accommodation.
Cozy cottage with natural fire place! Reviews
Reviews
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10/10
Cleanliness
10/10
Amenities
10/10
Property conditions & facilities
10/10
Eco-friendliness
Reviews
10/10 Excellent
JEN H.
26 Mar 2025
Liked: Cleanliness
Excellent
Very neat!
JEN H.
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2025
10/10 Excellent
Dianna S.
5 Feb 2025
Liked: Cleanliness
Little treasure in the woods
Absolutely perfect getaway!!!
Dianna S.
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2025
10/10 Excellent
Mari C.
2 Jan 2025
Liked: Cleanliness
Cozy Little Cottage
The cottage was easy to find and very clean inside. We were able to adjust our dates for the stay and even added an additional day. I would definitely stay here again!
Mari C.
Stayed 5 nights in Dec 2024
10/10 Excellent
Zac R.
23 Nov 2024
Liked: Cleanliness
Writing retreat
Nice & relaxing, quiet, & comfortable- perfect for my needs :)
Zac R.
Stayed 5 nights in Nov 2024
10/10 Excellent
Lori T.
21 Oct 2024
Liked: Cleanliness
Great location
We stayed for a long weekend in October. Absolutely beautiful area, walking trails nearby. Beautiful setting, house was very clean with everything we needed! Hope to stay again.
Lori T.
Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2024
10/10 Excellent
George T.
16 Sep 2024
Liked: Cleanliness
Great Stay in Port Austin
Better than advertised!
George T.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2024
10/10 Excellent
Beau B.
23 Aug 2024
Liked: Cleanliness
Great stay !
Perfect location between Port Austin and Caseville. House was immaculate and worked perfectly for our stay , highly recommended !
The house and room sizes were perfect for the family for our stay.
One thing that was inconvenient was the bathroom toilet. It’s a low toilet and there is nothing near it to use to get up for older adults like a vanity counter or bar.
Lynn
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2024
10/10 Excellent
Denise M., United States
22 Jul 2024
Liked: Cleanliness
Weekend away
We had a wonderful time! The cottage is beautiful and very relaxing. The hosts thought of everything! Home was equipped with everything needed. We wish we could have to stayed longer!
Denise M.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2024
10/10 Excellent
Alina D.
19 Jul 2024
Liked: Cleanliness
Family Togetherness
We were looking for a place to get away from home to spend some much needed downtime. I selected this place due to the nice comments shared by other guests. I was not disappointed! This place was perfectly located to the lake, putt-putt was within walking distance, with homemade ice cream, and a dark skies observation location was literally across the road. Our Vrbo hosts thought of all the details and we felt like we were at home. One of our favorite moments was teaching our college age daughter how to play Euchre like a true Michigander.
Thank you again for accommodating us! God bless the rest of your summer❤️
Alina D.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2024
10/10 Excellent
Lynn W.
15 Jul 2024
Liked: Cleanliness
Weekend Stay with high school friends
The cottage was clean,cute and comfortable. We didnt have a campfire,it was too hot but there are cool lights wrapped around trees out back. Very nice. It was an easy distance to attend a wedding at the lovely Glen Royal Barn.
Lynn W.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2024
10/10 Excellent
Kristi J., Peru, IN
12 Jul 2024
Liked: Cleanliness
Great getaway!
Property was clean and cozy, close to walking trails and beach, and Maria was very quick to answer any questions we had! Can’t wait to return to Port Austin and would definitely stay here again.
Kristi J.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2024
10/10 Excellent
dlgkld s., Macomb, MI
1 Jul 2024
Liked: Cleanliness
Clean and cozy!
Very inviting and comfortable. Great location. Will definitely stay there again. Beautiful property.
dlgkld s.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2024
10/10 Excellent
ELIZABETH W.
30 Jun 2024
Liked: Cleanliness
Friends reunion
Quiet, clean and well supplied. Comfy and cozy too. Loved it!
ELIZABETH W.
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2024
10/10 Excellent
Tracey K.
21 Jun 2024
Liked: Cleanliness
Red cottage
The place was clean and well kept nice and cozy close to all our needs highly recommend it we will be booking again
Tracey K.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2024
10/10 Excellent
Rhonda p.
17 Jun 2024
Liked: Cleanliness
Family Fun
Great Time
Rhonda p.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2024
10/10 Excellent
Shelia R.
16 Jun 2024
Liked: Cleanliness
More than we could've hoped for...
I was new to Caseville and we were looking for an early summer getaway. I found Maria's cottage on VRBO. From the time we checked in until we left, it was more than we could've hoped for! This was the cleanest and best equipped VRBO yet. Maria is a wonderful host and is quick to answer inquiries .
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Shelia R.
Stayed 6 nights in Jun 2024
10/10 Excellent
Bernadette C
Travelled with partner
9 Jun 2024
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities
Great little place to stay.
Bernadette C
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2024
10/10 Excellent
Ericka F.
13 May 2024
Liked: Cleanliness
Perfect Girls’ Getaway
We have been friends for 40 years & wanted a fun, relaxing weekend where we could catch up since we live several states away from each other. The cabin was a halfway point for us and exactly what we were looking for! Clean, great location, perfect size for the 2 of us. Thanks so much for telling us about the Northern Lights! We were able to view them and took some amazing pics! This was the first time either of us had stayed in MI too, so I got to check off another state I have now visited. Highly recommend!
The home was clean and spacious, very comfortable. We were very happy with our weekend stay.
Rebecca
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2024
10/10 Excellent
Craig D.
19 Nov 2023
Liked: Cleanliness
THE Place to Stay at the Tip of the Thumb!
Such a comfortable cozy cottage! Everything we needed and then some! Wonderful woodstove added to the ambiance (not the main source of heat)! Within walking distance of the great trails and beach at Port Crescent State Park. No guarantee, of course, but we saw, perhaps,the Best Sunset of our lives, from the breakwater at Port Austin. The incredible The Farm restaurant is only 3 miles away. Happened to be a birthday weekend for one of us--couldn't have been happier!!!
Craig D.
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2023
10/10 Excellent
judith m.
8 Oct 2023
Liked: Cleanliness
Adorable cottage conveniently located!
I rent a place in port Austin every year for the weekend that Halloween camping takes place at nearby Port Crescent State park. My extended family camps, I enjoy the day and fires with them and then go sleep in a warm, comfortable bed 😊. The cottage was clean, plenty of small amenities provided (I don’t want to bring my own bedding towels etc and all those are provided!) My 5 month old grandson came with is for the first time and there was plenty of room for his portacrib and allll the baby stuff. A very short drive to the camping area. Great place, highly recommend!
judith m.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2023
10/10 Excellent
Debra P., Adrian, Michigan, United States
23 Sep 2023
Liked: Cleanliness
Anniversary Getaway
This was the most relaxed vacation that we have ever had. So comfy and cozy, it was exactly what we needed. We will come back.
Debra P.
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2023
10/10 Excellent
Carol P.
13 Aug 2023
Liked: Cleanliness
Great stay
It was great😀
Carol P.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2023
10/10 Excellent
Lisa A.
6 Aug 2023
Liked: Cleanliness
Relaxation
Beautiful cottage. Right in the middle of everything to do. So relaxing.