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SandyCabins Duplex Beach House - Garden Side Cabin

Cabin in Port Austin, a short walk to Lake Huron

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On the beach
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Smart TV, books
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Interior
Escape to a charming Lake Huron cabin surrounded by young fruit trees and steps from a private barking sand beach. Gather 'round the fire pit, enjoy charcoal-grilled meals, or stroll through the garden - perfect for family holidays or group getaways.

Reviews

9.8 out of 10
Exceptional

Entire cabin

3 bedrooms1 bathroomSleeps 8

Popular amenities

  • Dryer
  • Parking available
  • Washer
  • Barbecue grill
  • Air conditioning

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About this property

Entire place

You'll have the entire cabin to yourself and will only share it with other guests in your party.

SandyCabins Duplex Beach House - Garden Side Cabin

This knotty pine duplex cabin is situated among young fruit trees with a private barking sand beach on the beautiful Lake Huron. With a fire pit, a bountiful garden and lots of sand, this charming cabin is the perfect place for a large family holiday or a group trip to the beach.
Our cabin faces the garden, but it is just a few steps around the back for direct access to our private beach which you’ll share with the guests in the Lake Side Cabin. Don’t worry, there’s plenty of sand for everyone!
A charcoal grill awaits your brats or steaks or whatever was on sale at Walt’s Meat Market across the street.

This can be a quiet romantic getaway for long walks on the beach, or an exciting family splash fest with fire roasted hot dogs and scorched marshmallows. We ask our guests to leave the cabin as they found it.

Property amenities

Beach

  • On the beach

Ski

  • Cross-country skiing nearby

Internet

  • Available in the cabin: WiFi

Parking and transport

  • Parking on site

Food and drink

  • Hob
  • Microwave
  • Oven
  • Paper towels

Bedrooms

  • 3 bedrooms
  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • 1 bathroom
  • Hair dryer
  • Shampoo
  • Soap
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • Books
  • Games
  • Smart TV

Outdoor areas

  • Barbecue grill

Laundry

  • Laundry facilities
  • Washing machine

Comfort

  • Air conditioning
  • Heating

Pets

  • Pet friendly
  • Welcoming cats and dogs only
  • 2 pets total

Suitability/Accessibility

  • Smoke-free property

Location highlights

  • Near a hospital
  • On a lake
  • On the waterfront

Things to do

  • Birdwatching nearby
  • Fishing nearby
  • Golfing nearby
  • Hiking/biking trails nearby
  • Hunting nearby
  • Kayaking nearby
  • Motor boating nearby
  • Sailing nearby
  • Snorkelling nearby
  • Swimming nearby
  • Wildlife walks nearby
  • Windsurfing nearby

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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Policies

Check-in

Check-in time starts at 4:00 PM
Minimum check-in age - 21

Check-out

Check-out before 10:00 AM

Special check-in instructions

You will receive an email from the host with check-in and check-out instructions

Rules

Please do your dishes and put them away. No grilling on the deck. Leave the grill beside the deck. No use of bath towels on the beach or for pets.
Use the fire pits, no fires on the beach. Keep the beach clean. Please keep the animals off the beds and couch.
If your pet sheds a lot do a quick clean before you leave. Please pick up after your pets. If you plan to leave your pet at the cabin use a crate.

Pets

Pets are allowed
Service animals are welcome, and are exempt from fees
Welcoming dogs and cats only
2 total pets
Restrictions apply; for more information contact the property on the number on the booking confirmation
Note from host: A fee of $150 is required.

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome

Events

No events allowed

Smoking

Smoking is not permitted

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
On-site parties or group events are strictly prohibited
Host has indicated that there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property
Host has indicated that there is a smoke detector on the property
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

Property is also known as

Sandy Cabins Side B Austin
Sandy Cabins Garden Side Cabin B Cabin
Sandy Cabins Garden Side Cabin B Port Austin
Sandy Cabins Garden Side Cabin B Cabin Port Austin

About the area

Located in Port Austin, this cabin is on the beach. The area's natural beauty can be seen at Lake Huron and Saginaw Bay. Huron County Nature Center and Wilderness Arboretum and Sandy Dunes Adventure Golf are also worth visiting. Make sure you get close to the area's animals with activities such as game walks and birdwatching.
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Port Austin, MI

What's nearby

  • Huron County Nature Center and Wilderness Arboretum - 13 min walk - 1.1 km
  • Port Crescent State Park - 3 min drive - 3.3 km
  • Sandy Dunes Adventure Golf - 3 min drive - 3.3 km
  • Albert E. Sleeper State Park - 6 min drive - 6.2 km
  • Bird Creek Golf Club - 14 min drive - 14.4 km

Getting around

  • Saginaw, MI (MBS-MBS Intl.) - 91 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Fireside Inn - ‬9 min drive
  • ‪Heck's Bar - ‬9 min drive
  • ‪Dark Sky Tavern - ‬5 min drive
  • ‪The Farm Restaurant - ‬7 min drive
  • ‪Oak Beach Pantry & Pizza - ‬9 min walk

Frequently asked questions

Is SandyCabins Duplex Beach House - Garden Side Cabin pet-friendly?

Yes, this property allows cats and dogs (limit 2 total). Some restrictions may apply, so please contact the property for more details.

What time is check-in at SandyCabins Duplex Beach House - Garden Side Cabin?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at SandyCabins Duplex Beach House - Garden Side Cabin?

Checkout is at 10:00 AM.

Where is SandyCabins Duplex Beach House - Garden Side Cabin located?

Situated on the beach, this cabin is within 1 mile (2 km) of Lake Huron and Huron County Nature Center and Wilderness Arboretum. Port Crescent State Park and Sandy Dunes Adventure Golf are also within 2 miles (3 km).

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Reviews

SandyCabins Duplex Beach House - Garden Side Cabin Reviews

9.8

Exceptional

10

Cleanliness

9.8

Location

10

Eco-friendliness

10

Property conditions & facilities
Rating 10 - Excellent. 44 out of 52 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 8 out of 52 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 0 out of 52 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 52 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 52 reviews

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Caitlin K.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Excellent stay!
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Amanda E.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
We really enjoyed our visit! Perfect for me and my little ones to enjoy the beach!
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Anna M.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Wonderful beachy stay!

We loved this cute cottage for our Memorial Day weekend with our family and pups! I’d recommend to anyone!
Stayed 4 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Danielle S.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

We had a great weekend at Sandy cabins!

We loved staying at Sandy Cabins. The cabin was very clean, the bed was comfortable, and everything was as advertised. Our fur babies loved the sand and water and the lake front location was perfect. We think this might be our new yearly weekend get-a-way with our boys!
Lake Time fun
Sunsets
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jennifer M.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Birthday/4th of July

We stayed from the 3rd to the 4th of July, the house was very clean and super cool. Paul was amazing answered all my questions right away. We loved it and had a great stay. The beds were extremely comfortable.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

8/10 Good

Christine R.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Wonderful stay and good location.

We stayed in mid-May and it was chilly, so the beach was not used at all. The home is cute, clean and beds were very comfortable. Great location to go between Port Austin and Caseville. Lots of outdoor chairs and grill available.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Ernest B.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Enjoyable stay

The property was clean and comfortable good location enjoyed our stay.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2024

8/10 Good

Sheetal

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities, communication
Cute cabin near beach. We had a great stay!
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Natalie T.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Nice place to stay

Clean cabin & beautiful beach
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Nichole

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities, communication
Great cabin in a great location.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2023

10/10 Excellent

Debbie M.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Family trip

We enjoyed our stay very much. The beach was perfect very clean. Fire pit was also perfect
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Gorgeous location!

We loved this cabin. It was renovated on the inside and clean. The downstairs stayed nice and cool though the upstairs got a little hot on the day temps were in the 90s. We would definitely stay here again. It is right behind the dune on a sandy beach with great water for swimming, paddle boarding, etc. It is located along a shallow section of Lake Huron so the water was much warmer than we expected (we were there in June). We were close enough to Caseville and Port Austin to go get lunch, ice cream, or groceries whenever we felt like it. The hosts were easy to communicate with and there is a washer/dryer on the ground floor.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Michael R.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Nice place

Cozy cottage, would stay again.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Joe P.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Great place

Other than no view of the water... prefect place
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2021

10/10 Excellent

yona a.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Nice cottage

We had a lovely stay. The kids enjoyed the water and the cottage. It was clean and comfortable.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2023

8/10 Good

Jamie T.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Wonderful beach home

The was in need of a few minor repairs and the upstairs had a smell, but one it was aired out it was fine. It was in a great location and overall a beautiful beach experience.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Lisa M.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Fantastic! Attentive Owner. Perfect Location.

Loved my stay. I ended up traveling alone with my Dog and it was a great experience. The beach is right in front; note you can walk this beach for miles. As a hiker, there are so many local trails that are glorious. The microwave was not working (no biggie) and was delivered a new microwave the next morning. Wow!!!! Not expected. It’s so cozy here; real up North feel which is so nice. Side note, there is a store across the street, Walt’s. You can walk. Loved it! Going back for Cheeseburger and cannot wait.
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Dennis E.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Very nice pet-friendly cabin

The cabin was very clean and roomy. Parking was a little tight for multiple vehicles, but the property felt nicely secluded. The hosts also provided plenty of thoughtful extras. Would definitely recommend.
Stayed 5 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Kathryn F., Cheslea, MI

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Clean and comfortable

I really enjoyed this cabin. It was probably the cleanest rental I have ever had! Anything we needed was there and the location to the town was great. Definitely recommend.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Jill S.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Beautiful beachfront

Clean and comfortable beds and pillows. We loved the beach, can’t beat Lake Huron! Walts meat market is one minute away and has everything you many need. Short drive to downtown Port Austin. Great host and we will visit again. Amazing soaking tub with plenty of hot water.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Jamie H.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Family Fourth Adventure

This was a lovely home that was perfect for our extended family. We rented both the garden and beach sides. I would highly recommend this property, very well-stocked pet friendly for an additional fee and the most amazing beachfront. The neighbors did a great 4th of July display for an added bonus.
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Tina B.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Set Back From the Road

Nice size cabin. Comfortable beds. Third bedroom might be difficult for some people to access up a winding staircase.
Stayed 4 nights in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

Julie T.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Beautiful Cozy Cottage with beach

This house worked Perfectly for our party of four. The beach is beautiful and it is located on the highway right in the middle of Caseville and Port Austin. It was well stocked in a semi-private setting. The only downfall was the spiral staircase. It is meant for smaller people and could be hard to maneuver. We would stay here again for sure.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

Heather G.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

A charming cabin on the lake

This was our second trip to “The Thumb” and we have fallen in love with the area. Paul and Jade have created a quaint cabin with everything you’d need. It’s roomy (we had 5 adults), with a fully appointed kitchen, a washer and dryer which was a HUGE help, comfortable beds, a nice fire pit, air conditioning, and best of all just a few steps down to the beach! Neighbors were very friendly as well. Paul and Jade were also very prompt in communications whenever we had questions. We HIGHLY recommend Sandy Cabins and can’t wait to come back!
Stayed 5 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Danielle N.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Unit B

We had the best time here, everything was clean and well stocked with everything needed to cook. I'd suggest bringing a small fan for upstairs just because heat rises and it was a bit stuffy. We will for sure come back and after showing pictures to other family members they are asking for information to schedule at some point!
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2023

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