Title: Grindstone Lighthouse on Lake Huron Private Beach - Latest Reviews, Deals & Photos 2026 - Expedia.ca [See all properties](http://www.expedia.ca/Hotel-Search?regionId=500001&destination=North+America&selected=82721571&adults=2&children=&sort=RECOMMENDED&useRewards=false&semdtl=&userIntent=&vip=false) Entire home # Grindstone Lighthouse on Lake Huron Private Beach ## Photo gallery for Grindstone Lighthouse on Lake Huron Private Beach ![TV, table tennis - Grindstone Lighthouse on Lake Huron Private Beach (Port Austin)](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/83000000/82730000/82721600/82721571/w1280h852x0y1-bbc7acf9.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=598&ra=fit) ![Fridge, microwave, oven, stovetop - Grindstone Lighthouse on Lake Huron Private Beach (Port Austin)](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/83000000/82730000/82721600/82721571/w1280h852x0y1-2e3738e8.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![Bar (on property) - Grindstone Lighthouse on Lake Huron Private Beach (Port Austin)](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/83000000/82730000/82721600/82721571/w1280h852x0y1-2225956c.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![Exterior - Grindstone Lighthouse on Lake Huron Private Beach (Port Austin)](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/83000000/82730000/82721600/82721571/3c039b5e.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![TV, table tennis - Grindstone Lighthouse on Lake Huron Private Beach (Port Austin)](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/83000000/82730000/82721600/82721571/w1280h852x0y1-6cdd9a47.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) - Overview - Location - Amenities - Policies Perched on the shores of Lake Huron, Lighthouse home in Grindstone City offers a spacious retreat for groups of up to 20\. Unwind at your private sandy beach with tiki bar, explore Turnip Rock by kayak, or book a fishing charter and enjoy fresh catch for dinner next door. ## Reviews 10 Exceptional ### Entire home 8 bedrooms3 bathroomsSleeps 203498 sq ft ## Popular amenities - Kitchen - Washer - Dryer - Pet friendly - Air conditioning - Outdoor Space ## Add dates for prices Check-in Check-out Travellers ## About this property ### Entire place You'll have the entire home to yourself and will only share it with other guests in your party. ### Grindstone Lighthouse on Lake Huron Private Beach Your whole group (of up to 20) will be comfortable in this spacious & unique Lighthouse home in Grindstone City (technically Port Austin MI). You can bring your own boat/Jet-ski & park in our boat slip a few steps out the front door at the marina. Kayak to Turnip Rock, book a fishing charter & enjoy your fresh catch for dinner at the neighboring restaurant, relax at our private sandy beach w/ tiki bar on Lake Huron among so many other fun things around Port Austin, Grindstone City, & Caseville. This spacious Grindstone City beach house can sleep up to 18 people in beds. With 8 bedrooms, 3 full bathrooms and almost 5,000 sq ft you can have large groups without feeling all packed in to one small space. The main level has the master bedroom with attached bath and entryway to living room that wraps around to the large dining room area which is over looked by the oversized kitchen and the entry way leading from the driveway. There are 4 bedrooms upstairs with a full bathroom that has the shower and toilet area that is separated from the double vanity by just closing a door. Each room upstairs also has its own wall mounted mini-split so you can separately set your AC/heat to your liking. 3 of the 4 rooms all have their own flat screen smart TV’s as well. This upper level of the house is also where the laundry room is located. This home just finished up remodeling in early summer of 2022 with having a vacation rental property in mind therefor making everything thought out with all our guests needs in mind. The lower level/walkout basement is kind of like a 3 bedroom 1 bath house itself. This spacious fully finished basement has an open concept living room/kitchen area with round dining room table in front of the big bay window and sliding glass door looking out to the beautiful views of Lake Huron. The full kitchen amenities include matching stove, microwave, refrigerator, and dish washer. Just out the sliding glass door is the lower level patio area that is covered by the deck/patio up above. This is where the large flat top Blackstone grill and propane BBQ are located for easy cooking with the open concept kitchen and basement living room just a few steps away. This beach house has not only our own private natural sandy beach but also a huge spacious back/side yard with a camper/RV power hook up on the pole barn/garage if some of your group would like to stay in their camper in the side yard and still plenty of yard space. A major bonus that we just had custom built in the back yard is our Tiki Bar and two fire pit/gathering areas perfect for the entire family to gather around for some s’mores and a bon fire. With so much to do in neighboring Port Austin just a short 5 min car ride away there will never be a dull moment. You can rent a kayak and paddle to Turnip Rock for beautiful views or check out one of the biggest and fun farmers market in Michigans thumb area. If you would rather be out on the big Great Lake Huron you can bring your own boat or jet skis as we also have our own boat slip for our guests to use. There are also many different fishing charters that dock in the marina as well. What is very cool about having the fishing charters so close you can see their haul for the day and what they bring back while sitting on our deck. They measure and cut the fish right across the street as well and when you do catch fish on any of the charters you can take it directly next door at the Days On The Lake and they will cook it up to serve it to you for dinner. The entire house and garage are available for guests to use. The only area we keep locked is a supply closet upstairs and a utility room in the basement. Everything else is included for guest use. We also have a boat slip in the marina just a few step walk across the street for guests to use if they bring their own boat or jet-ski’s. I am available before, during, and after a guests stay on my cell for guests to text/call anytime. Grindstone is home to many of the serious charter boat captains and fishing enthusiasts. Salmon, lake trout, steelhead, walleye and small mouth bass are just a few varieties of the fishing opportunities. Port Austin is rich in history and offers a spectacular view of the Port Austin Reef Lighthouse. Turnip Rock is located in Lake Huron just offshore and is one of the great natural wonders of Michigan. This charming village also boasts one of the largest Farmers Markets in Michigan. There is plenty of parking in our driveway or in the neighboring state park that is just right next door. You can drive into port Austin only a few minutes away and they have things e bikes you can rent to get around town with among many other fun things. Events & Pets are only allowed with prior approval from management. A special event fee & pet fee will be determined if approved by management & will be based on a situational basis. ## Property amenities ### Beach - Beach nearby ### Internet - Available in the cottage: WiFi ### Parking and transportation - Parking on site ### Kitchen - Coffee/tea maker - Cookware, dishware, and utensils - Dishwasher - Microwave - Oven - Refrigerator - Stovetop - Toaster ### Bedrooms - 8 bedrooms - Bedsheets provided ### Bathroom - 3 bathrooms ### Entertainment - TV ### Outdoor areas - Balcony - Barbecue grill - Firepit - Garden ### Laundry - Laundry facilities - Washing machine ### Comfort - Air conditioning - Heating ### Pets - Pet friendly - Welcoming dogs only - One pet total (up to 20 lbs per pet) ### Suitability/Accessibility - Smoking not allowed ### Location highlights - On a lake - On the waterfront ### Things to do - Kayak - Table tennis ### Safety features - 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) - 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You will receive an email from Vrbo with a link to a Vrbo account, where you can change or cancel your reservation ### Property is also known as 299316 ## About the area [Visit our North America travel guide](https://www.expedia.ca/North-America.dx500001) [View more Cottages in North America](https://www.expedia.ca/North-America-Cottages.d500001-aaCottages.Travel-Guide-Accommodation) ![Map](https://maps.googleapis.com/maps/api/staticmap?&size=660x330&map_id=3b266eb50d2997c6¢er=44.05444,-82.89645&zoom=13&channel=expedia-HotelInformation&maptype=roadmap&scale=1&path=color:0xFFFFF|weight:2|fillcolor:0x005AEB7F|enc:ig%7CkGxu%7DxN%3FU%3FW%3FS%3FU%40U%40U%40U%40S%40UBU%40S%40UBUBSBUBUBUBQDUDSBUDSDSDQFSDSFSDSFQFSFQFSFQFQHQHQFQHQHOHOHQHOHOJOHOJOHMJMJOJMJKLMJMJKJMLKJKLKLKJILILKLGLKLGLINGLGLGLGNGLGNELENELCNENCLENANCNCLANANCNAL%3FN%3FNAN%3FN%3FN%40N%3FL%3FN%40NBN%40N%40LBNBN%40NDLBNDLBNDNDLDNFLFLFLFNFLFLHLFLJLFLJLHLHJJLJJJLJJLLJJLJLJJJLJNJLJLHNJNHNHNHNJPHNFNHPHPFPHPFPFPFRHPDRFPFRDRFRDRDPDRDRBTDRDTBPBTBTBTBRBT%40TBR%40T%40T%40R%40T%40T%40T%3FT%3FR%3FV%3FT%3FR%3FV%3FR%3FTATATATATARATCTARCTCTCRCTCTCRERERCTERERERERGPERGRGPERIRGPGPGPIPGPIPIPGNIPKNINININKNINKLKLKNKLKLKJKLMJKLMJKJMJKJMHMJMHMHMHMFMHMHODMFMFMFOFMDODODMBODMBODO%40ODM%40OBO%3FOBO%40M%3FO%3FO%40O%3FO%3FOAO%3FM%3FOAOCO%3FMCOAOEOAMEOCOEMCOEMEOEMGOGMGMGMEOIMIMGMIMIMIMKKIMKMKKKMKKMKKKMMKKMKMKOKMIMKOIOKOIOIOIOIQIOIQGQIQIQGOGSGQGSGSGQESGSEQGSESESESCUESESCSCUCUCSCUCUASAUCUASAUAUAUAU%3FU%3FS%3FW%3FS&key=AIzaSyCYjQus5kCufOpSj932jFoR_AJiL9yiwOw&signature=5o633PzkVH8hNjNkLFVhrKbBH8c=) Port Austin, MI ### What's nearby - ![At the top of the thumb in Michigan's lower peninsula the lighthouse is positioned on top of a bluff where it could be seen for miles. #OnTheRoad](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/553248621555566072/acb73656-6755-47e3-8dcd-295e9044f4d4.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=115.61&rh=65.03&ra=fit&q=high) Pointe aux Barques Lighthouse 10 min drive \- 13.7 km - Veteran's Memorial Park 8 min drive \- 9.8 km - Port Austin State Harbor 8 min drive \- 10.2 km - Bird Creek Park 8 min drive \- 10.2 km - Bird Creek Golf Club 10 min drive \- 13.4 km ### Restaurants - Bird Creek Farms 9 min drive - Tap Room at Bird Creek Farms 9 min drive - Days On The Lake 2 min walk - Simms Still & Stogies 9 min drive - Port Austin Car Wash 9 min drive ## Frequently asked questions ### Is Grindstone Lighthouse on Lake Huron Private Beach pet-friendly? ### How much is parking? ### What time is check-in at Grindstone Lighthouse on Lake Huron Private Beach? ### What time is check-out at Grindstone Lighthouse on Lake Huron Private Beach? ### Where is Grindstone Lighthouse on Lake Huron Private Beach located? ## Have a question? Beta Get instant answers with AI powered search of property information and reviews. Ask a question ## Grindstone Lighthouse on Lake Huron Private Beach Reviews ## Reviews ### Exceptional All reviews shown are from real guest experiences. Only travellers who have booked a stay with us can submit a review. We verify reviews according to our guidelines and publish all reviews, positive or negative. [More information](https://www.expedia.ca/lp/b/content-guidelines) 10 - Excellent 29 8 - Good 2 6 - Okay 0 4 - Poor 0 2 - Terrible 0 ### 9.8 Cleanliness ### 10 Location ## Reviews ### 10/10 Excellent #### Tyler M. Sep 17, 2025 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy The property is knock out beautiful. Everything including the up to date interior, the open lawn, the tiki bar, and the private beach was pristine. ##### Tyler M. Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2025 ### 10/10 Excellent #### michelle h. Aug 15, 2023 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Fantastic family stay! Beautiful home and location for a fun filled family gathering. Plenty of space to spread out as well as large spaces to gather together for games and meals. Clean and fresh home. Out door activities were great! ##### michelle h. Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2023 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Holly G. May 12, 2025 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### My daughters wedding! Our family stayed here for my daughter's wedding. The Glen Royal venue was amazing. The house was close to venue. Joe was great to work with! Thanks for sharing your lovely house with us. We enjoyed the game room Sunday after the wedding. ##### Holly G. Stayed 3 nights in May 2025 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Rebecca B. Aug 20, 2023 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Perfect Beach Getaway Pictures don’t do this property justice. The location and view are amazing. Lots of little touches that made this a wonderful experience. A welcome basket, bathroom toiletries, beach toys, the owner has put a lot of work into making this a great stay. Would definitely come back again! ##### Rebecca B. Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2023 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Paula W. Aug 15, 2024 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### 50th anniversary celebration There were 18 of us and never felt crowded! Lots of room and plenty of games to keep everyone busy. Tiki bar was great and little ones loved playing in the sand. Having 2 kitchens was a bonus. Refrig in game hut was great also! ##### Paula W. Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2024 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Tony B. Oct 9, 2023 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Pictures don’t do it justice This place is gorgeous and spacious. The pictures don’t convey how much room there is and how picturesque the view is looking out onto the lake. They provided lots of little amenities that some places don’t provide, which was a welcome surprise. Very well maintained and would definitely rent again in the future. ##### Tony B. Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2023 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Nicole T. Aug 29, 2023 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Amazing Property Amazing property with a beautiful private beach and crystal clear lake water. Not to mention the tiki bar. The only thing missing from thinking you're in the tropics is a palm tree! We had a group of 14 and there was plenty of room for everyone. The house was very clean and the property manager was quick to respond. I would definitely refer friends and family to this property. ##### Nicole T. Stayed 5 nights in Aug 2023 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Amy H. Oct 15, 2023 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Comfort and location can’t be beat! We stayed here for a long weekend to celebrate a friends milestone birthday. The house gave us so much space for 10 adults and everything was great! The weather was not the best so we couldn’t enjoy the outside as much as we had hoped, but plenty of things to do in the game barn! The beds, pillows and couches were so comfortable! The house had all the things we needed to make multiple meals. We had some trouble with the grill (propane issues) and the house could have been cleaned a bit more throughly, but it didn’t ruin our time at all. ##### Amy H. Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2023 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Debbie M. Aug 4, 2023 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Family Vacation The house is beautiful and the setting picture perfect. We were a group of 13 adults and 5 kids. We enjoyed having the beach in our backyard and loved having the game barn! Also enjoyed cooking out and sitting around the campfire. The house is close to a couple of cute small towns for a little shopping and of course we had to visit the Grindstone General Store for one of the largest ice cream scoops in Michigan! It was a great time for our family. FYI - the house is actually 7 bedrooms with an open loft with a bed. The loft is the access to the bathroom on this floor and the windows are beautiful but no blinds or curtains so early morning sunshine shines right in and sound from the main floor floats right up. ##### Debbie M. Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2023 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Robert B. Oct 18, 2023 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Perfect House We had 16 people stay at the property and had a truly wonderful experience. The house is surrounded by water making it the perfect place to relax and unwind. It also felt secluded even though there were houses nearby. Me and my friends and family are board gamers and there was plenty of room to spread throughout the house to game. There is even a game room that has 2 pool tables, a ping pong table, plastic hatchet throwing and a small putting green! The downstairs area has its own kitchen making it feel like two different property's. Also there are big picturesque windows that face the lake. The owner of the property (Joseph) was quick to answer our calls when we had a question and a pleasure to work with. I am a harsh critic and I have to say that this property is a 10 out of 10 and can easily accommodate a group of 16 people. It is literally the best property I have ever stayed at! ##### Robert B. Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2023 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Rachelle W. Jul 18, 2025 Liked: Check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Fun family getaway Amazing house and views! The tiki bar was ideal for hanging at the beach and enjoying the sunsets! What a great time! ![](https://a.travel-assets.com/ugc/hotel-reviews/206deb01-eb7d-4826-9044-3c97e282109e-1752876555752.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=204&ra=fit&q=high) ![](https://a.travel-assets.com/ugc/hotel-reviews/d254d080-f77e-402a-870b-57f54d856602-1752876556658.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=204&ra=fit&q=high) ##### Rachelle W. Stayed 5 nights in Jul 2025 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Ross B. Jul 24, 2023 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Amazing home for summer vacation Our group loved our time at Joseph's property. The house is just as great as seen in the listing, highly recommend! ##### Ross B. Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2023 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Steve B. May 5, 2023 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Beautiful house! The house is beautiful! The beds are super comfy! Thank you for a great stay! ##### Steve B. Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2023 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Jonatan C. May 17, 2023 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Family and Friends stay Beautiful house with a lot to do. Really enjoyed the house and wish we could of stayed longer. ##### Jonatan C. Stayed 3 nights in May 2023 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Melissa T. May 8, 2023 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Perfect for family/friend gathering Loved everything about our stay. Place was perfect - enough space for everyone and it was clean! Also, you can’t be the view - it’s beautiful. ##### Melissa T. Stayed 3 nights in May 2023 ### 8/10 Good #### Karen T. Oct 12, 2025 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, location, listing accuracy Fabulous house and location for our large group. Only glitch was two stressful days: doorlock entry problems and no heat on a chilly night, several hours to reach Mgr, repairman that night, part ordered for next day, adjusted plans to accommodate repair. Group appreciated offer to stay extra night as compensation but no one was able to adjust their work schedules.Still great stay, great memories.... ##### Karen T. Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2025 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Allie A. Aug 3, 2025 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Great spot for large groups and kids We had a magical week at Grindstone Lighthouse! We had 4 sets of families, ranging from ages 3-83, and everyone was comfortable and happy. The beautiful sandy beach was the highlight. Kids were able to swim, dig, and climb the nearby rocky ledges for hours of endless fun! The tiki bar and game barn were added bonuses that everyone enjoyed. We also appreciated the kids table in the dining room and the ample parking space. We’ve spent the last 5 years searching for the right vacation house for our large group, and we finally did! We hope to come back again next year! ##### Allie A. Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2025 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Alyssa L. Jan 18, 2023 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Highly recommend! House is beautiful, plenty of room and comfy beds. Everything down to having enough plates and cups for several meals was available to us! The owner was very kind as well. Highly recommend! We will be back. ##### Alyssa L. Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2023 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Ron S. Apr 9, 2023 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Wonderful experience Everyone enjoyed the 4 nights we spent here. The Property Manager was very responsive to your questions. Space was great for the 16 attendees. Clean… Beach side… parking able to handle the 6 vehicles ##### Ron S. Stayed 4 nights in Apr 2023 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Yvonne W. Jul 17, 2023 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Family retreat This large home was perfect for our large family! Bonfire, tiki bar, game room, and spacious couch areas to share cocktails and conversations! The sleeping accommodations were plentiful, along with an extra lower level apartment for our daughter’s growing family. This was an excellent place for our 40th anniversary celebration weekend, and we hope to return again! ##### Yvonne W. Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2023 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Jacklin K. Jul 20, 2023 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Port Austin Family Vacation Enjoyed our week up in Port Austin! The beach was great and we enjoyed our bonfires at night. The large shed with games was great when the rain came in and for the kids to run around in. My only comment is one of the bedrooms is in a loft and does not have a door. Would recommend to others! ##### Jacklin K. Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2023 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Tim W. Jun 6, 2023 Liked: Cleanliness, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Beautiful and Relaxing We had a wonderful stay at this home. We had 14 adults, 2 ages 8-10, and 3 infants. We never felt crowded and had plenty of room for everyone. The house is very clean and has just about everything you need. We utilized every part of the property. The beautiful beach during the day, the fire pit and tiki bar at night, and the kids and adults had a ton of fun in the garage with all the games. ##### Tim W. Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2023 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Sean K. Jun 19, 2023 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Everything you could need in Port Austin Joseph’s place has everything you could need for a getaway in port Austin. The house is very well equipped with games and a tiki bar, a well stocked kitchen and more. The house has beautiful views out of almost every window and easy access to the nearby bar/restaurant almost directly across the street. Several people in our group were new to Port Austin and amazed at the conveniences of this location. Thanks again to Joseph for your immediate responsiveness during our trip! ##### Sean K. Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2023 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Eric D. Jul 15, 2023 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location #### Family Reunion Great place with great amenities. Everything was clean and as promised. It did say 8 bedrooms but there is actually only 7 bedrooms and the final bed is in the loft upstairs but a minor issue for us. Love the kitchen upstairs and down. Spent our evenings with a campfire by the lake. Very relaxing. ##### Eric D. Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2023 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Angelika G. Jul 17, 2023 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### The Perfect Stay for Family and Friends! Our stay at the Grindstone Beach House was simply perfect. It was surprising to see that the house and property were even more beautiful than the pictures impressed us! With all our friends and family, we were able to stay comfortably in the amazingly updated and very clean house. Our children enjoyed swimming, fishing, and playing all the games provided. The kids were well entertained while the parents were able to relax at the Tiki Hut! We couldn't have asked for a better place to get away. Joseph was very prompt in his responding and was super helpful whenever we had a question! We would easily stay at any of his other properties! We highly recommend this awesome beach house! ##### Angelika G. 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