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.