Left side Pet friendly, 1 hr away from Mackinaw Island, 25 min to Ocqueoc falls

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3 bedrooms1 bathroomSleeps 6

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Parking available
Dryer
Washer
Barbecue grill
Pet-friendly

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Hillman, MI

Clear Lake State Park
‪20 min drive‬
Onaway State Park
‪51 min drive‬
Ocqueoc Falls
‪60 min drive‬
Alpena, MI (APN-Alpena County Regional)
‪54 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

3 bedrooms (sleeps 6)

1 bathroom

Bathroom 1

Spaces

Dining area

About this property

This home has been all newly remodeled into a duplex and you can rent either side or the entire home can be rented for additional charge. It has a locking door between halves that allow it to be opened up for larger groups to share the entire house or sides to be kept private. It is completely furnished, with a shared laundry. It is located on a maintained county road. It offers a quiet and tranquil setting You can enjoy the wildlife in the backyard, this piece of heaven is surrounded by thousands of acres of state land for all your enjoyment hunting, fishing & snowshoeing there are marked hiking trails we are located close to all ATV & Snowmobile trails there are many all sports lakes in the surrounding area for you and your family to enjoy.
We suggest that you call us for directions because the GPS does not recognize the location of this property it will take you in all directions.
we also suggest that you either have your supplies & Groceries brought with you or stop before you get to this address.
There are local grocery stores that you pass on your adventure to this location we just recommend you purchase so you do not have to back track once you get to the house.Also we are about 7 miles from a family restaurant & Bar called the EL -BO Inn located on M-33 North Atlanta Mi there also is a small party store that offers gas and supplies next to the restaurant.
We are located in the heart of Michigan"s Elk herd.
(This home is a duplex) we will place you on the side that Best fits your needs and group size. You can rent either side or the entire home can be rented for additional charge .
One side of the home has 3 bedrooms, 1 bathroom that is upstairs with a deck off the master bedroom downstairs is the ,kitchen,dining room,living room with a pool table. the other side of the home has 2 bedrooms, full bath, kitchen,dining room & a large living room , both sides have gas grills .
There is no smoking allowed inside the house. Smoking is allowed outside and please place your butts in containers provided. Thank you
Pack your bags and don't forget the Smores, fire pit and wood provided.
We also offer Guide service for Elk & Bear hunting.

Property manager

Clayton Raifsnider and Sherry Raifsnider

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Languages

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Pet-friendly

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Barbecue grill

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House Rules

Check in after 4:00 PM

Minimum age to rent: 24

Check out before 11:00 AM

Children

Children allowed: ages 0–17

Events

Events allowed

Pets

Pets allowed

Pets must not bark and must be in kennel w alone

Smoking

Smoking allowed: in designated areas

Smoking allowed outside but not in the the house.

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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

Parties and events are allowed on site

Host has not indicated whether there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property; consider bringing a portable detector with you on the trip

Host has indicated that there is a smoke detector on the property

Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher

About the area

Hillman

Hillman is home to this holiday home. Brush Creek Mill and Elowsky Mill are local landmarks, and the area's natural beauty can be seen at Clear Lake State Park and Stevens Twin Sinks Preserve. Make sure you get close to the area's animals with activities such as game walks and birdwatching.

Hillman, MI

What's nearby

Clear Lake State Park - 20 min drive - 10.5 km
Onaway State Park - 51 min drive - 41.4 km
Garland - 54 min drive - 47.9 km
Ocqueoc Falls - 60 min drive - 69.4 km
Black Lake Golf Club - 60 min drive - 45.8 km

Getting around

Alpena, MI (APN-Alpena County Regional) - 54 min drive

Restaurants

‪El Bo Inn - ‬22 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Left side Pet friendly, 1 hr away from Mackinaw Island, 25 min to Ocqueoc falls pet-friendly?

Yes, pets are allowed at this property.

What time is check-in at Left side Pet friendly, 1 hr away from Mackinaw Island, 25 min to Ocqueoc falls?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Left side Pet friendly, 1 hr away from Mackinaw Island, 25 min to Ocqueoc falls?

Checkout is at 11:00 AM.

Where is Left side Pet friendly, 1 hr away from Mackinaw Island, 25 min to Ocqueoc falls located?

Situated in Hillman, this holiday home is 6.5 mi (10.5 km) from Clear Lake State Park and within 20 miles (32 km) of Brush Creek Mill and Allis Township Hall. Onaway Historical Museum and Presque Isle District Library are also within 25 miles (40 km).

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9.6/10

Cleanliness

9.6/10

Check-in

9.2/10

Communication

9.6/10

Location

9.4/10

Listing accuracy

10/10 Excellent

Alex B., King of Prussia, PA

7 Aug 2023

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

Great stay! Quiet location.

This is a good spot to stay if you’re trying to get a little off the beaten path. It’s a quiet area and the house is great. We enjoyed some of the amenities like the bonfire pit and the pool table. The rooms were nice and beds comfortable. Would definitely stay again!

Stayed 6 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

31 July 2023

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

Owners were good to deal with.

Worked with me leading up to our stay. Gave a reasonable refund when number of guests and length of got smaller.

Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2023

6/10 Okay

Ronald D.

11 Aug 2022

Liked: Cleanliness, location

Disliked: Check-in

Pros/cons

No AC! It was extremely hot in the upstairs. They have 1 window unit but the owner didn’t have it on prior to our arrival. No check in/check out instructions. Had to walk to the owners for WiFi password. The owners live right next door and one of their family was staying in the other side of the rental (it’s a split home). But the house worked for us. It is definitely in the middle of nowhere which was awesome for our activities, but not much privacy from the owners or neighbors.

Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2022

10/10 Excellent

Bradley B.

15 Nov 2024

Stayed 7 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Christine H.

21 Aug 2022

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

Break from hustle and bustle of big towns

It was perfect for our get away. Thankfully the television was there but signal was weak. Thankful for Wi-fi for phone service. A little bit of a jog off the main road.

Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2022

10/10 Excellent

Jeff S.

11 July 2022

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

deep in the woods

The property was deep in the woods and very clean, it was a little difficult to find because my cell phone connection was spotty (VERIZON) but once we got there it was very nice. we rented the left half of the house and someone else rented the right side. they were very nice people. It is a perfect place to relax and go 4 wheeling the trails were amazing well groomed and not a lot of people riding up there. The owners live right next door which was nice if i had any questions or needed anything i could ask, but never came over while we were there, i did wave to them once. I loved this place an plan on renting it again. 2 thumbs up if you just want to get away for a few days.

Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2022

10/10 Excellent

Julie C., Mendon

29 Aug 2021

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

Peaceful, comfortable, pet-friendly, wilderness getaway

This property is off the beaten the path. The 6 mile drive off the highway on dirt roads was a little scary at first, but quickly became enjoyable due to the scenery and wildlife. We got to see a porcupine on one of our drives! The house is very well-appointed and the hosts were very nice people. The neighbors across the street too. The beds were comfortable and we enjoyed grilling out and listening to the night sounds. We heard a Barrred owl. The sky is very dark at night with no light pollution, and there is a fantastic lake 6 miles away that has a wonderful beach, and a bike path around the lake. We would absolutely stay again. It was perfect for our family and our doggie!

Stayed 5 nights in Aug 2021

10/10 Excellent

Gidas T.

1 Aug 2021

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

perfect

Everything was great. Thanks to Clayton and Sherry

Stayed 6 nights in Jul 2021

2/10 Terrible

Lois R.

26 July 2021

Liked: Check-in

Disliked: Cleanliness, communication, location, listing accuracy

Cheap is the exact thing you'll receive

This property seemed like a great deal without a far distance to our location over the weekend as we would have to make several trips to and from. Instead it was listed wrong and much further than they state on their page. The 7 mile drive to things "close by" is a 25+ minute drive and most of it is closed by 9pm. Also it's over an 1 1/2 hours to mackinaw when they say a quick 45 minutes. They had outlets hanging half off the walls, the coffee pot was never cleaned and had bugs living in it. The floors had dog hair from a previous renter all over them, the furniture was falling apart (literally wood and screws hanging out) and the faucet in the bathtub comes off the wall when trying to take a shower. The neighbor's of the duplex had 2 dogs that they would walk on our half of the yard early in the mornings and they would bark nonstop and wake our infants up extremely early. And all of that being said, the owner wont even come talk to you or respond to your messages if you have a problem but will quickly be rude to you instead. It may be an amazing price but trust me, you will definitely prefer paying a little more for a nicer place and closer location! Oh dont forget, they dont have wifi readily available and no AC....

Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2021

8/10 Good

Steven B.

4 July 2021

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

Peaceful stay

We really enjoyed our stay it was nice and peaceful with no distractions and my daughter saw a black bear walk through the back yard witch was a bonus.

Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2021

10/10 Excellent

Leslie H.

5 Oct 2020

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

Hillman

Wonderful experience!!! Easy to book and the home was absolutely perfect for our family!!! Thank you for the great opportunity!!

Stayed 1 night in Oct 2020

10/10 Excellent

David M.

30 Sept 2020

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

Great House

loved the location and area! Wildlife in the yard everyday! Hope to be back

Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2020

10/10 Excellent

James G.

15 Sept 2020

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

A Fun Getaway!

Great place to stay! Very comfortable bedrooms upstairs, downstairs laid out well. Great to have a pool table. Landlady & landlord very helpful. Nice trails very close. We walked our German Shepherd daily on them. There were deer in the back yard. We heard the coyotes yipping at night. Restaurants close by: great burgers at the EL-BO Inn in Atlanta. The extra cheese veggie pizza at Wood Winds in Onaway was a winner! We went sightseeing and Mackinac was a good day trip, and we stopped at some fun beaches along Lake Huron. We enjoyed our trip!

Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2020

10/10 Excellent

Kevin F.

31 Aug 2020

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

Great Quiet Place

My wife and I stopped here in the middle of our 2 week camping trip for a short dose of modern amenities (laundry, shower, etc). This was a perfect stop for us and our dog. The location is easier to find if you receive directions directly from the host. Not sure where google maps would have taken us. The house is located on an unimproved road. The road was well maintained and not rutted so there should be no issues regardless of vehicle. If you have ATVs this is the place you want to be. Ample parking for trailers and trucks and immediate access to hundreds of miles of trails. Excellent experience!

10/10 Excellent

Jody S., Otisville Mi

27 July 2020

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

Better than even expected!

Hosts were so accommodating and considerate to assure we had what we needed and were comfortable for our stay. More spacious than expected. Had everything we needed for stay but toiletries, food and clothes basically. Nice open yard carved into a wooded, secluded area with few neighbors. All county dirt roads to get back to the home; beautiful drive. As expected, in such a wooded area, no service and spotty wifi. Prepare ahead with written directions just in case. So, you can enjoy sight seeing in the area. Thank you for allowing us to stay.

Stayed 1 night in Jul 2020

10/10 Excellent

Angela L.

7 July 2020

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

Nice host.

The place is quiet. It will be nicer if the weather is not that warm.

Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2020

8/10 Good

nicholas b.

27 June 2020

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

Nice house. Great neighbors. Hard to find. Seen bear and elk down road.

Great family place.

Stayed 8 nights in Jun 2020

10/10 Excellent

Cody N.

8 Dec 2019

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

Great hosts great experience

Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2019

10/10 Excellent

Travers A.

23 Nov 2019

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

Great place and location

Great place and location!

Stayed 6 nights in Nov 2019

10/10 Excellent

Chad F.

5 Nov 2019

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

Great place!

Great place to stay and relax. Nice and clean. Close to miles of trails. Owners are very nice and accommodating. Will stay there again.

Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2019

10/10 Excellent

Betsy K.

18 Oct 2019

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

Relaxing

This was a great place to stay for a fall color tour! The winding County Rd provided our own personal "tunnel of trees" ❣️

Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2019

10/10 Excellent

Jeff A.

17 Oct 2019

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

Perfect for our hunting party and dogs

Great location and great people

Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2019

10/10 Excellent

Maria J.

28 Sept 2019

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

Amazing

Great place to relax and unwind. No cell phone service, so be prepared to actually talk and spend time with family/friends/significant others. Boyfriend and I even talked about coming back to stay for a longer time period.

Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2019

10/10 Excellent

Jessica P.

23 Aug 2019

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

Awsome

Great people! The atv/sxs trails are so close and convenient, no trailoring involved. U jump on the vehicle and ride right to the trail. Cabin was cost and the beds were great and clean. Also if u wanna see elk, drive right down 622 :))

Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2019

10/10 Excellent

Amy J.

30 July 2019

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

Perfect stay for a wedding weekend!

A spacious home that is a great alternative to staying at Canada Creek Ranch. We were in town for a wedding and loved staying here as opposed to the hubbub of a wedding weekend. Clayton and his wife were fantastic hosts and we really appreciated their kindness and recommendation of the beautiful beach at Clear Lake State Park. Overall wonderful stay!!

Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2019

About the host

Hosted by Clayton Raifsnider and Sherry Raifsnider

We are a very out of doors type of family. We love the quiet and peaceful surroundings that we live in.

Why they chose this property

Get away from reality and come to god`s country for a while!!!

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3 bedrooms (sleeps 6)

1 bathroom

Bathroom 1

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