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Reviews

10 out of 10
Exceptional
4 bedrooms2 bathroomsSleeps 10

Popular amenities

  • Dryer
  • Washer
  • Fireplace
  • Kitchen
  • Air conditioning

Explore the area

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Hillman, MI
  • Brush Creek Mill
    ‪13 min drive‬
  • Clear Lake State Park
    ‪31 min drive‬
  • Ocqueoc Falls
    ‪52 min drive‬
  • Alpena, MI (APN-Alpena County Regional)
    ‪33 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

4 bedrooms (sleeps 10)

Bedroom 1

1 Queen Bed

Bedroom 2

2 Double Beds

Bedroom 3

1 Queen Bed

Bedroom 4

1 Queen Bed

2 bathrooms

Bathroom 1

Toilet · Shower only

Bathroom 2

Bathtub or shower · Toilet

Spaces

Deck or patio
Kitchen

About this property

Up North Retreat. Tranquility Awaits!!

Our Up North Retreat awaits you. Sitting on Long Lake in Hillman, Mi. This is a 3 bedroom, 2 bath house with a separate cabin detached from the house. There is a hot tub and sauna inside the house. There is an unbeatable view of the island in the middle of the lake. The sunset at this property is absolutely breath taking. This truly is a 4 seasons house. The swimming and fishing in this lake are incredible. There is also a full volleyball court to enjoy for family fun right outside the house. We also have Kayaks and a paddle board at the house. In the summer and fall we do have pontoon and Jet ski rentals available. The fall offers beautiful colors all around the lake. There is also plenty to see and do in the area. There is Elk viewing and Elk tours that are only 10 mins away at Thunder Bay Golf Resort. There is an amazing apple orchard with tons to offer and see about 30 mins away at Knaebe's Apple Farm & Cider works. There are also miles of walking trails at beautiful Ocqueoc falls. An awesome sight for any adventurer and outdoor enthusiast. In the winter at this property, you will be able to enjoy a fireplace in the living room to warm up at. There are also tons of snowmobile trails in the area. The trailhead for snowmobiles is only 5 miles away. The ice fishing in the winter is great on the lake. Within a 10-minute drive you can also be at 3 different lakes in the area. You can also cross-country ski around the lake in the winter and there is also plenty of hills in the area to go sledding down. There is also Thunder Bay winery and Austin Brothers brewing company in the area for other attractions around. Endless possibilities at his up north escape. Summer months this property accommodates 10 people and the Winter months it accommodates 6.

Property manager

Elizabeth Smith

Languages

English

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Amenities

Hot tub
Kitchen
Washer
Dryer
Free WiFi
Air conditioning

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House Rules

Check in after 4:00 PM
Minimum age to rent: 21
Check out before 10:00 AM
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Children

Children allowed: ages 0–17
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Events

Events allowed: family gatherings, birthday parties, weddings
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Pets

No pets allowed
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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
Parties and events (including family gatherings, birthday parties and weddings) are allowed on site. Maximum attendees: 20
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 not indicated whether there is a smoke detector on the property

About the area

Hillman

Located in Hillman, this holiday home is on the waterfront. 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. With jet skiing, snorkelling and waterskiing nearby, you'll find plenty of adventures in the water.
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Hillman, MI

What's nearby

  • Brush Creek Mill - 13 min drive - 11.2 km
  • Clear Lake State Park - 31 min drive - 27.5 km
  • Ocqueoc Falls - 52 min drive - 43.8 km
  • Garland - 56 min drive - 62.0 km
  • Onaway State Park - 58 min drive - 63.1 km

Getting around

  • Alpena, MI (APN-Alpena County Regional) - 33 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Charly O's Pizza - ‬13 min drive
  • ‪Chauncey's Pub - ‬13 min drive
  • ‪Dairy Queen - ‬12 min drive
  • ‪Subway - ‬15 min drive
  • ‪Jimmers Hi-Way Bar - ‬13 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Up North Retreat. Tranquility Awaits!! pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

What time is check-in at Up North Retreat. Tranquility Awaits!!?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Up North Retreat. Tranquility Awaits!!?

Checkout is at 10:00 AM.

Where is Up North Retreat. Tranquility Awaits!! located?

Situated on the waterfront, this holiday home is 6.9 mi (11.2 km) from Brush Creek Mill and within 25 miles (40 km) of Clear Lake State Park and Turtle Lake. Port Wine Lake and Lost Lakes are also within 25 miles (40 km).

Reviews

10

Exceptional

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10/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

10/10

Location

10/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Ross S.

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

Base camp

Great home to serve as a base camp for the weekend!
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Aaron W.

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

Excellent Stay!

This location was fantastic and exceeded expectations! Clear communication and beautiful home!
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Leslie O.

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

Great winter getaway!

We had a fabulous stay! We loved the location close to snowmobile trails and enjoyed the hot tub! Would definitely recommend it and stay there again!
Stayed 4 nights in Feb 2023

10/10 Excellent

Mike P.

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

Cozy up north cabin

Nice clean cabin. Beautiful lake.
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2024

10/10 Excellent

Keith C.

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

A wonderful relaxing retreat

This was a perfect spot for our family vacation. There was plenty of room with everything right at the lake to enjoy. We will definitely be going back!
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

Scott S.

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

Great vacation set up!

Everything was great on the trip! The house is just like the pictures show. Hot tub and sauna both are fantastic. Pontoon boat ran perfect. Everything was great! I recommend this property to anyone wanting an up north lake vacation.
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Mary P.

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

Perfect

Perfect stay, comfy beds, all amenities that we needed. Matthew the host was on spot and very accommodating. Will stay again for our next hunting trip.
Stayed 5 nights in Nov 2023

10/10 Excellent

Terry S.

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

Hillman - Long Lake

Great, except slightly slippery down stone path to lake.
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Wendy W.

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

4 day weekend

Very enjoyable property, well thought out amenities. We enjoyed the kayaks and the pontoon boat, as well as relaxing at the house. The kitchen has everything and there are plenty of towels. Very nice stay.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

William R.

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

Long Weekend Get Away

The house is perfectly positioned on the lake with a tremendous view and lake access. Matt and Liz are perfect hosts and responsive to any inquiries. Everything you could want is at your finger tips; sauna, hot tub, sand volleyball, kayaks, dock, rental pontoon and jet ski available. Perfect Northern Michigan get away.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

Amy O.

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

Enjoyed our family time

Beautiful lake with a new dock right on the water. The kayaks, paddle board, fire pit and volleyball all added to the fun. The jet ski was a hit. The house was very clean and had everything you need.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2023

10/10 Excellent

Evan S.

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

Great Winter Retreat!

A group of friends and I booked this amazing home for a New Years Eve stay. The home was very clean and well maintained. The beds were comfortable, hot tub was clean, and Wi-Fi and TV’s worked great! The gas fireplace was amazing in the cold Michigan winter! Owner meet us on site to go over all the details of the home, which was very helpful. Would definitely recommend!
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2022

10/10 Excellent

JUDY A.

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

Great Hosts

Our family enjoyed this property for 5 days. The home is very clean and comfortable. The clean big hot tub was a huge hit, a real asset as we encountered a few cooler/rainy days. The hosts were very easy to communicate with; always very responsive and accommodating. Long Lake is a clean clear body of water. Lovely location. Highly recommended. Thank you Liz and Matt.
Stayed 5 nights in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

Kayla B.

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

Beautiful cottage and view

It was a beautiful place! Great location to do some exploring since there was no ice to ice fish! Can’t help the weather! Great view of the lake, cozy, loved the decor!! Hot tub was a hit, it could have been a little fuller to be able to run jets on full speed without a lot of people in it! Also maybe leave a few laundry detergent to wash towels while we are there! Had none to wash some towels from being in and out of the hot tub! But every everything about the place was great.. with the gas fireplace made it even more cozy! would definitely rent again!
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2023

10/10 Excellent

Dean S.

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

Great Up North Winter Retreat

We really enjoyed our time at this lake side retreat up north. Wish we could have stayed longer but it was not in the cards this time due to work and family commitments. Definitely plan on staying here again in the future. The house is very clean throughout. The knotty pine/log cabin/Earl Young inspired stonework is tastefully carried throughout. It is nicely appointed and decorated for year-round enjoyment. Appliances are all clean, modern, higher end and recently new. Well stocked kitchen with pots, pans, utensils, food prep, food serving and dinner ware. We were met at the house for a personal tour and explanation of its workings. Contact phone numbers and local emergency services are posted in the entry way for quick reference. After a day of cross-country skiing or snowshoeing, we found ourselves warming by the gas log fireplace and sipping hot tea, before a shower and soothing aching muscles in the hot tube and dry sauna. The three TVs have more live channels, plus Netflix and other streaming services than a person knows what to do with. WiFi was great for connecting to VPN at the office. Also used it for WiFi calling as Verizon data and call coverage was intermittent.
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2023

10/10 Excellent

Shawn F.

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

Perfect Weekend Away!

Our group of friends decided on a whim to book a trip away together for Labor Day Weekend. We stumbled upon the listing for this house (were shocked that it was still available based on the listing) and immediately booked it! The property is amazing and exactly as described in the listing. We used just about all of the amenitites that were offered - from the kayaks to the paddle board to the jet ski. The property manager is very friendly and easy to reach if you have any questions. I'm hoping that we are able to rent this cabin again in the future - it was the perfect spot for a long weekend.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2022

10/10 Excellent

Simit D.

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

Just what we needed

Pros: 1. Crystal clear lake - priceless 2. Includes 4 kayaks & a paddle board - priceless 3. Includes almost a brand new hot tub - priceless 4. Includes a very well maintained fully functional Sauna - priceless 5. More than ample towels, amenities for entire family/friends/kids - 6 adults 3 kids. 6. Washer/Dryer - Super PLUS 7. Volleyball court & firepit - TOTALLY amazing 8. Pontoon - Did not rent but cost was 75% cheaper than city cost. 9. Decently spacious. Not too big but not small either. 10. Love everything about the log house. 11. Super low mosquito population - Priceless. 12. Quick response from owner - Very helpful. Cons: None. Just 1 feedback for owner: 2-4 additional set of toilet papers would go million miles. 2 roles (both used) for a family of 7 was a bit rough, as anyone could understand. Other than that, we will definitely rent the house all over again :):) Note to owner: You have gone over & beyond providing for your renters. We really appreciate you sharing your house.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2022

10/10 Excellent

Sandra M.

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

Excellent getaway

This was a great getaway for the family. The kids loved being at the lake. The home is spacious and has everything needed. It isn’t far from Alpena to see Lake Huron. We would definitely stay again.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2022

10/10 Excellent

Kim S.

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

Fun in the up north sun

Three generations all enjoyed everything this home had to offer. The accommodations were even nicer than the pictured. The lake and sunsets were gorgeous. I hate to highly recommend this home because I fear it may not be available for us to return next time! :)
Stayed 6 nights in Jul 2022

10/10 Excellent

Megan S.

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

Perfect

Everything was exactly as pictured. The property owners were great. The lake is crystal clear. Overall, a great time had by all. Would definitely recommend
Stayed 5 nights in Jul 2022

10/10 Excellent

shelly d.

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

Perfect Lakehouse Vacation

We thoroughly enjoyed our stay The location on Long Lake is premier Accommodations were excellent the house had everything we needed. The hot tub, sauna and jet ski rental were a hit with the whole family. The hosts are wonderful People, very friendly and helpful with questions about the area. I highly recommend, we will be back in 2023!
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2022

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