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Relaxing, family retreat!!

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Property grounds
3 bedrooms, WiFi, bed sheets
Outdoor dining
Fridge, microwave, oven, stovetop
Exterior

Reviews

9.8 out of 10
Exceptional

Entire home

3 bedrooms2 bathroomsSleeps 789 sq m

Popular amenities

  • Dryer
  • Washer
  • Kitchen
  • Pet-friendly
  • Barbecue grill

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Hillman, MI
  • Place, Brush Creek Mill
    ‪14 min drive‬
  • Place, Clear Lake State Park
    ‪33 min drive‬
  • Place, Ocqueoc Falls
    ‪55 min drive‬
  • Airport, Alpena, MI (APN-Alpena County Regional)
    ‪38 min drive‬

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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. Enjoy features like a hot tub and laundry facilities. The cottage includes amenities such as a kitchen and 1.5 bathrooms.
  • Air-conditioned cottage with kitchen, washing machine, and 1.5 bathrooms
  • Amenities include laundry facilities
  • 6.6 mi (10.6 km) from Brush Creek Mill and 13.7 mi (22 km) from Clear Lake State Park
This cottage offers its guests a hot tub, barbecue grills, and laundry facilities. The front desk is open around the clock.

This Hillman cottage is smoke free.

Property amenities

Pool/Spa

  • Hot 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

  • Laundry facilities
  • 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 available
Minimum check-in age: 20

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

  • 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.

Events

No events allowed

Smoking

Smoking is not permitted

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
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 fire extinguisher, a first aid kit, and a deadbolt lock
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

Relaxing Family Retreat House Hillman
Relaxing Family Retreat House
Relaxing Family Retreat Hillman
Relaxing Family Retreat
Relaxing Family Retreat!!
Relaxing, Family Retreat
Relaxing, Family Retreat!! Cottage
Relaxing, Family Retreat!! Hillman
Relaxing, Family Retreat!! Cottage Hillman

Reviews

Relaxing, family retreat!! Reviews

9.8

Exceptional

9.8/10

Cleanliness
Rating 10 - Excellent. 160 out of 176 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 13 out of 176 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 2 out of 176 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 1 out of 176 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 176 reviews

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Ashlee S., Michigan

Liked: Cleanliness
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Mary H., Toledo, USA

Liked: Cleanliness
Very dog friendly! But didn't "smell" like a dog property! Nice and clean. Loved being right on the lake. Super quiet. Hot tub was scrupulously clean and ready to be used upon check in. Property feels very private. Great stay and wish we could have stayed longer.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

David M.

Liked: Cleanliness
As advertised. Very quiet location. Easy self-check-in, good communications. Just 5mi for essentials in Hillman. Hot tub and fire pit, both great options.
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2025

8/10 Good

Daniel B.

Liked: Cleanliness
Beautiful cottage, clean, all amenities. Little hard to find, but that's on me. My only complaint, is the lake. Went to fish, but water was six inches deep. Out to 50 yds. There is a paddle boat, not sure my fat butt would float, lol. Again nice home!
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Ovidiu L.

Liked: Cleanliness
Peaceful and relaxing
Stayed 5 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Ryan K.

Liked: Cleanliness
Thanks very much for the wonderful stay. We really enjoyed our time and appreciated all of the details being so well taken care of.
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Alexis A.

Liked: Cleanliness
We enjoyed this home and lake for our honeymoon 5 years ago and came back to celebrate our anniversary. Both visits were amazing. The home is cozy with all the amenities and we caught plenty of bass!
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Ashleigh M.

Liked: Cleanliness

Family vacation

Had a very peaceful vacation, the lake was nice. Cottage was clean and had everything you could need. Only issue was whoever stayed before us did not clean up after their dog so I had my kids pick it up. Lol overall a great family vacation
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Lori C.

Liked: Cleanliness
This place we will be back again. Very peaceful, will bring our canoe next time. Nice forced relaxed vacation. Our Westies enjoyed it as well.
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Kim

Liked: Cleanliness
The cabin was very clean, everything you need to cook a home cooked meal, including a crockpot. Us order folks couldn't use the paddle boat, too hard to dump water out of it after the rain. Nice picnic table with umbrella for the hot sunny days. We would definitely recommend this place!
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jake C.

Liked: Cleanliness

Peaceful

This was out 2nd time staying here, already booked again for 2026. Great, and affordable stay.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Dana G.

Liked: Cleanliness
The property was very nice, clean and well maintained. It was well stocked with supplies for cooking. The bedrooms were cozy and comfortable. It is close to lots of great fishing lakes. We caught two bass in the lake on the property. The hot tub and deck were wonderful for hanging out at night. The neighbors dogs stopped by every day. They were friendly, but just be aware if you have an anxious pup of your own.
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jay J.

Liked: Cleanliness

Another great summer week in Northern MI

Third year in a row spending a summer week here making memories with our kids (ages 5 and 7). Thank you for the opportunity to book this rental.
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Bob D.

Liked: Cleanliness

Great Little Cabin

We arrived in the midst of the hottest day of the year, with temps at 93. It would have been nice if the "bunk room" had AC, but we used the pull out bed in the couch and positioned fans strategically around the interior. The 1st night was bearable, certainly not what was desired, but we chalked it up to the adventures of cabin life! By the end of the 2nd day the temps were cooler and the cabin became comfortable. By the endo f our 4 day stay, the morning temps were in the 50's and the morning coffee was perfect on the back porch!!
The Pond was fun
Coffee on the back porch
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

wynne s.

Liked: Cleanliness

Wonderful vacation!

Our family gathered at this clean, roomy, well supplied home for a few days of peaceful time away from stressful lives. Grandchildren loved the paddleboat and dock. Adults loved that location was so close to bigger fishing lakes in area. We had a wonderful time! Loved this place!
Stayed 5 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Nicole R.

Liked: Cleanliness
We enjoyed our stay at this gem of a property on Beaver Lake. The long private dock out to the water provides a tranquil environment to sit and relax or hop in the paddleboat and do some fishing. The Smores provided as part of our stay was a nice touch. Would stay here again on my next trip to Hillman.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Becky K.

Liked: Cleanliness

Oasis

The cabin was absolutely beautiful! The lake view was stunning. Pretty much had the lake to ourselves. It was really nice to get away from the metro Detroit area and recharge. My husband and I brought our dog and she had such a blast. I would highly recommend this cabin for anyone that is looking to spend time with their family, loved ones and their dog!
Stayed 3 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Melanie B.

Liked: Cleanliness

Comfortable natural get away

Due to the wilderness location but very comfortable house, we convinced our adult son to join us. So much to see not far from here, but also great location to really feel away from everything. The pictures don't do it justice. If you need to get away from it all and/or love nature, can't beat this place.
Stayed 4 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Eric O.

Liked: Cleanliness

Relaxing Getaway

The place was idyllic and peaceful -- just what we were looking for in a quiet holiday family retreat. There was plenty of kitchenware, towels, and linens for us for a few days. Hot tub was excellent and wifi was quick. It snowed about 4-6" over the first day we were there, and our car had trouble cresting the hilly gravel driveway with all the snow. But that's just our car, which doesn't have 4-wheel drive. Would love to see the space in the summer months!
Stayed 4 nights in Dec 2024

8/10 Good

Gail N., Temperance

Liked: Cleanliness

Very quiet and relaxing

Very relaxing! The owners have anticipated everything you might need! The best supplied kitchen ever.
Stayed 8 nights in Nov 2024

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