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Outdoor dining
Terrace/patio
Interior
TV
3 bedrooms, WiFi, bed sheets

Reviews

9.8 out of 10

Exceptional

Entire home

3 bedrooms2 bathroomsSleeps 789 sq m

Popular amenities

  • Hot tub
  • Washer
  • Barbecue grill
  • Pet-friendly
  • Outdoor space
  • Kitchen

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Hillman, MI
  • Brush Creek Mill
    15 min drive
  • Clear Lake State Park
    27 min drive
  • Ocqueoc Falls
    56 min drive
  • Alpena, MI (APN-Alpena County Regional)
    42 min drive

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Looking for a great family getaway in Northern Michigan? This place has it all!!

Kitchen
Washer
Dryer
Air conditioning
5.0 out of 5, Exceptional, (6)
The price is CHF 561
for 1 night
includes taxes & fees
12 Dec - 13 Dec
Looking for a great family getaway in Northern Michigan? This place has it all!!

About this property

Entire place

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

Relaxing, family retreat!!

Gorgeous PRIVATE waterfront setting on Beaver Lake. Wonderfully maintained, clean, up-north cottage with 2 bdrms, sleeper sofa, 1 1/2 baths, washer and dryer, large deck, propane grill, outdoor hot tub and fire-pit. The detached garage provides a heated bunk room that can sleep 2. Also included is a paddle boat and all fishing equipment needed. Very close to the swimming and boating lakes Avalon, Long Lake and Ess Lake, ORV and snowmobile trails. Adjacent to thousands of acres of state land for hunting and hiking.
During your stay at this cottage, you'll be close to Brush Creek Mill. You'll find features such as 1 hot tub. The cottage includes amenities such as a kitchen and 1.5 bathrooms.
  • Air-conditioned cottage with kitchen, washing machine and 1.5 bathrooms
  • 6.6 miles (10.6 km) from Brush Creek Mill and 13.7 miles (22 km) from Clear Lake State Park
As a guest of Relaxing, family retreat!!, you'll find a hot tub and barbecue grills. The front desk is open around the clock.

This Hillman cottage is smoke free.

Property manager

Robert Tyler

Property amenities

Pool/Spa

  • Spa tub

Internet

  • Available in the cottage: WiFi

Parking and transport

  • Onsite parking options include a garage

Kitchen

  • Blender
  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Cookware, dishware, and utensils
  • Hob
  • Microwave
  • Oven
  • Refrigerator
  • Toaster

Dining

  • Dining table

Bedrooms

  • 3 bedrooms
  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • 1.5 bathrooms
  • Bathtub or shower
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels provided

Living spaces

  • Dining table
  • Living room

Entertainment

  • TV with cable/satellite channels

Outdoor areas

  • Barbecue grill
  • Firepit
  • Patio

Laundry

  • Washing machine

Comfort

  • Air conditioning
  • Heating

Pets

  • Pet friendly
  • 4 pets total

Suitability/Accessibility

  • Smoke-free property

Services and conveniences

  • Phone

Location highlights

  • In a rural location
  • On the waterfront

Things to do

  • Boat

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)
  • First aid kit
  • Fire extinguisher
  • Deadbolt lock

General

  • Unit size: 960 square feet

Policies

Check-in

Check-in time starts at 3:00 PM
Contactless check-in and check-out are available
Minimum check-in age - 20

Check-out

Check-out before 11:00 AM
Contactless check-out

Special check-in instructions

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

Pets

  • Pets are welcome
  • Maximum 4 pets
  • Restrictions apply
  • For more information, you can reach out to the property at the number on the booking confirmation
    • Service animals are exempt from fees.
  • Note from host: Be aware of outdoor animals with smaller pets

Children and extra beds

  • Children are welcome.

Important information

You need to know

This property is managed by a private host (a party not acting within their trade, business or profession). EU consumer law, including the right of withdrawal, will not apply to your booking. The cancellation policy set by the private host will cover your booking.
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
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher, a first aid kit and a deadlock
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
You will receive an email from the host with check-in and check-out instructions. You will also receive an email from Vrbo with a link to a Vrbo account, which will enable you to manage your booking.

We should mention

  • To make arrangements for your pet, contact the property directly using the information on your booking confirmation.

Property is also known as

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Relaxing, family retreat!! Reviews

Reviews

9.8

Exceptional

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Rating 8 - Good. 11 out of 156 reviews" "
Rating 6 - Okay. 2 out of 156 reviews" "
Rating 4 - Poor. 1 out of 156 reviews" "
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 156 reviews" "

9.8/10

Cleanliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Kathy N., Sterling Heights

Liked: Cleanliness
Fall getaway
This cabin was perfect! Very clean, great location.The scenery was beautiful. It has all the amenities that you would need and more. I definitely want to come back
Stayed 7 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Paul H.

Liked: Cleanliness
Great Stay!
The cottage is just as advertised. This is our second fall staying. We take a yearly fall trip to play disc golf at Clear Lake park. The kitchen is fully stocked, beds and furniture are comfy, house was clean, property is beautiful. The hot tub is nice to relax after a day of disc golfing. We will be back again. Thank you.
Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Tami S.

Liked: Cleanliness
33 year Anniversary
This was a very Beautiful home to stay at. Everything was so nice, well maintained and great instructions for use of the place. Night sky in the peaceful hot tube was Amazing. Hope to book again.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Norma V.

Liked: Cleanliness
Peaceful haven
Had a very relaxing stay at this beautiful place.
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Susan P.

Liked: Cleanliness
Beautiful and peaceful
We had a great visit and even saw the NORTHERN LIGHTS from the backyard dock. The dock was a great place to star gaze, listen to the owls, and enjoy the little lunar eclipse. We hiked and swam at nearby Ess Lake and ClearWater State Parks. The place was clean and adorable with all the up north decor and beautiful views of the lake.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Derek D.

Liked: Cleanliness
Stay Here If You Want To Relax!
This was an amazing spot for me and my family to get away for a long holiday weekend. There's a great view of the tiny lake and it didn't have many neighboring properties so it stayed quite for the most part. We had some of the best nights stargazing as there was very little light pollution. The backyard had more than enough room for games and the trees in the back were perfect for putting up a hammock. We enjoyed the hotub and all the amenities this place had to offer. On the days we felt like exploring or being productive, we took a quick trip to Alpena. We are so glad we found this spot to relax!
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Kelly B.

Liked: Cleanliness
Long weekend
We had a great stay! The cottage had everything we needed. The property was very clean and we had a peaceful weekend. We enjoyed the pedal boat and the fire pit and the hot tub!
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Joy K.

Liked: Cleanliness
Quiet, comfortable, & beautiful
This cabin is very comfortable and well supplied with everything you may need. The location is very quiet and beautiful. We really enjoyed our stay there and would recommend this cabin to others.
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Amy M.

Liked: Cleanliness
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Donna N. N.

Liked: Cleanliness
fishing trip
over all house was very clean dog friendly
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2024

6/10 Okay

Kim C.

Disliked: Cleanliness
Disappointed
After we got the key to the cabin, the owner showed up while we were running errands. We had no idea who he was or why he was in the cabin. The doors were wide open and the A/C was shut off (90* outside). I mentioned how unsettling that was to me by him coming into the cabin and there was no apology. Isn't that illegal?! What if my dog had been in there? There was a mouse that would run from the laundry room to the kitchen each night. The floors, and bathtub were not clean. A lot of ants on the kitchen sink. If you didn't dead lock the door it would push open even if the handle was locked. It was a nice cabin over-all but there are too many variables that would prevent me from renting again. I couldn't afford another place to rent or I would have left. The door alarm I have is the only thing that gave me peace while I slept, which that wasn't good because I was afraid the mouse was going to crawl on me. The neighbor's dog pooped in the yard, I hope I don't get charged for that. My dog never pooped there. Overall disappointing!
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Jay J.

Liked: Cleanliness
Another great stay
Second time staying here. Perfect for our family of four. Very well stocked rental at a great central location for exploring many lakes, nearby up north cities, and activities. Some of our favorites are Clear Lake, Rockport, Ocqueoc Falls, and Alpena. We even mixed in Onaway, Indian River, Gaylord, Mackinaw City, and Roger’s City. We finished every night with a mix of bluegill/bass fishing, relaxing in the hot tub, and a campfire w/ smores. We might just have to make it three years in a row next summer.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

kenneth h.

Liked: Cleanliness
Nice quiet place
I rented this property as a base for a week long fishing trip. The property is spacious and clean. Plenty of room for boat parking and other vehicles. The lake is beautiful, but it is not a swimming lake. The lake is heavily silted, so you sink down in the muck if you try to walk in it. My nephew and I took the paddleboat out for about 30 minutes and boated about 10 bass, a nice blue gill, and a 32 inch pike, all on a drop shot rig. All of the bass were about 13 inches long, but we saw a couple of 3 to 4 pounders cruising the drop off. Anyway, there are fish to be caught with relative ease it would seem. Of course, we threw all ours back for you to catch yourself! This is a very nice place for my purposes, and I will look to rent this place every time I go to this area for a fishing vacation..
Stayed 8 nights in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

Charles H.

Liked: Cleanliness
Super Quiet and Relaxing!
Kitchen had every tool, grill was awesome. Hot tub, was great to watch the stars. Only thing I would have asked is a heads up on the neighbors letting their dogs run free. Beyond that, perfect stay.
Stayed 7 nights in Dec 2023

10/10 Excellent

Erin B.

Liked: Cleanliness
Wonderful
We have stayed here twice now and just absolutely love it! Clean and cozy. The hot tub is a big plus!
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2023

10/10 Excellent

Justin K.

Liked: Cleanliness
Excellent rental in a beautiful part of the state
Made good use of all of the amenities of the cabin including the hot tub, paddle boat, fishing rods, grill, fire pit, and kitchen utensils. Probably the first ones to turn on the furnace for the season as well and it kicked out heat in a hurry. Would strongly consider staying again.
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2023

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness
Hidden gem!
Beautiful property on the lake! Fishing out of the paddle boat was such a blast! Highly recommend!
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2023

10/10 Excellent

Kevin T.

Liked: Cleanliness
Super Nice
Will stay here again. Super nice and private and quiet. Great “Up North” decor. Hot tub and stargazing was lovely.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2023

10/10 Excellent

Raina A.

Liked: Cleanliness
Great place to stay!
The property was very clean. I had a very good time. Anything that you can imagine you need was provided. Hot tub is the best. Highly recommend this place
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2023

10/10 Excellent

barb s.

Liked: Cleanliness
Very clean cottage!
Very nice place with plenty of room and easy access to the Northern portion of Michigan. Nice view and a quiet neighborhood. I read another post that talked about the neighbors dogs but they were not a problem at all. They would bark but run away as fast as they could! LOL! Recommended!
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2023

10/10 Excellent

Mohamed H.

Liked: Cleanliness
Amazing
This was a much needed trip and everything was amazing. Words can’t describe how nice it is. It’s my 2nd time going nd I’ll always be visiting this house.
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

Kim B.

Liked: Cleanliness
Exceptional!
Very pleased with this clean and spacious home! Tap water and ice cubes are perfect, hot tub is grand, Wi-Fi is a bonus. Loved the fire pit and happy for the large A/C unit to keep us humidity free inside! 10 out of 10!
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

Cathy M., Livonia Michigan

Liked: Cleanliness
Instant serenity
The property is beautiful and so is the cottage and bunkhouse. We had so much privacy it felt like our own little lake. If you like birds you will not be disappointed, we identified several species we have never seen before. It is very well kept, with nice furniture, appliances, and outdoor areas. Total Chef's kitchen for cooking and nice dining area. The artwork and finishing touches like carved light covers, lamps made from tree roots with wooden shades, and big chunky log bed frames. We were instantly at peace at this property, so quiet and serene you can't help but enjoy letting go of all the day to day worries and just be there. The paddle boat is challenging for one person and the lake level was fairly low. A kayak would be a better vessel for this lake in my opinion. Fantastic fire circle complete with a S'mores kit that we thoroughly enjoyed. We didn't fish but it has everything you need except for a license and bait. This cottage is a very good value for a more rural setting. We visited the Twin Stevens and Bruski Sinks. Mystery Valley with earth cracks. They are geological wonders that you won't want to miss. These hosts know what they are doing and it shows in many, many ways. I highly recommend this gem.
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2023

10/10 Excellent

Jay J.

Liked: Cleanliness
Family Vacation
This rental was perfect for my family (wife, three and five year old, our dog, and myself). Very accurate listing and one of the best stocked rentals we've stayed at. We enjoyed the property and the surrounding area. I'd recommend the Clear Lake state park day use area. The kids loved the beach and it's a nice lake for kayaking. The only negative, at no fault of the owner, is the neighbor's dogs. They were often on the rental property and would aggressively bark at us. We didn't feel comfortable bringing our dog outside with us, even on a leash or the dog run leash that was provided. It was disappointing that he had to spend most of our week inside the cottage.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Arlene G.

Liked: Cleanliness
Great stay
The weather didnt cooperate. We only had one day where the weather was nice enough to use the hot tub, but it was fabulous. The house was nice, cozy and clean and had everything we needed for an enjoyable stay. The bed was comfy, nice hot water and water pressure. Kitchen was stocked with everything we needed to cook. The bonus room in the garage was extremely nice even though we had no need for it, it would be nice if our grands come along next time. Would definately stay again and recomend to friends.
Stayed 5 nights in Jun 2023