Relaxing, family retreat!!

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Paddle boat and fishing poles for your enjoyment!

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3 bedrooms1+ bathroomSleeps 789.2 sq m

Popular amenities

Dryer
Washer
Kitchen
Barbecue grill
Air conditioning

Explore the area

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

Rooms & beds

3 bedrooms (sleeps 7)

Bedroom 1

1 Queen Bed

Bedroom 2

1 Queen Bed

Bunkhouse

1 Single Bunk Bed

1 bathroom, 1 half bathroom

Bathroom 1

Bathtub or shower · Toilet

Bathroom 2

Toilet

Spaces

Deck or patio

Kitchen

Dining area

About this property

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.

Property manager

Robert Tyler

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Hot tub

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Dryer

Pet-friendly

Air conditioning

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House Rules

Check in after 3:00 PM

Minimum age to rent: 20

Check out before 11:00 AM

Children

Children allowed: ages 0–17

Events

No events allowed

Pets

Pets allowed: limit 4 total

Be aware of outdoor animals with smaller pets

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

Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher, a first aid kit and a deadlock

About the area

Hillman

Located in Hillman, this cottage is in a rural area and 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.

Hillman, MI

What's nearby

Brush Creek Mill - 15 min drive - 10.6 km
Clear Lake State Park - 27 min drive - 22.1 km
Ocqueoc Falls - 56 min drive - 71.9 km
Garland - 58 min drive - 54.1 km
Onaway State Park - 64 min drive - 57.7 km

Getting around

Alpena, MI (APN-Alpena County Regional) - 42 min drive

Restaurants

‪Charly O's Pizza - ‬15 min drive
‪Chauncey's Pub - ‬15 min drive
‪Dairy Queen - ‬14 min drive
‪Subway - ‬17 min drive
‪Jimmers Hi-Way Bar - ‬15 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Relaxing, family retreat!! pet-friendly?

Yes, this property allows pets (limit 4 total).

What time is check-in at Relaxing, family retreat!!?

Check-in begins at 3:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Relaxing, family retreat!!?

Checkout is at 11:00 AM.

Where is Relaxing, family retreat!! located?

Situated on the waterfront, this cottage is 6.6 mi (10.6 km) from Brush Creek Mill and within 20 miles (32 km) of Clear Lake State Park and Stevens Twin Sinks Preserve. Turtle Lake and Elowsky Mill are also within 25 miles (40 km).

9.8

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9.8/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Check-in

9.8/10

Communication

9.6/10

Location

9.8/10

Listing accuracy

10/10 Excellent

Eric O.

28 Dec 2024

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

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.

1 Dec 2024

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

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.

19 Oct 2024

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

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.

13 Oct 2024

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

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.

30 Sept 2024

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

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.

29 Sept 2024

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

Peaceful haven

Had a very relaxing stay at this beautiful place.

Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Susan P.

20 Sept 2024

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

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.

11 Sept 2024

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

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.

1 Sept 2024

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

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.

21 Aug 2024

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

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.

20 Aug 2024

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

Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Donna N. N.

11 Aug 2024

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

fishing trip

over all house was very clean dog friendly

Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2024

6/10 Okay

Kim C.

3 Aug 2024

Liked: Check-in, location, listing accuracy

Disliked: Cleanliness, communication

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.

21 July 2024

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

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.

15 June 2024

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

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.

2 Jan 2024

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

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.

12 Nov 2023

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

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.

11 Oct 2023

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

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

24 Sept 2023

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

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.

21 Sept 2023

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

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.

21 Sept 2023

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

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.

17 Sept 2023

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

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.

19 Aug 2023

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

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.

9 Aug 2023

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

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

13 July 2023

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

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

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3 bedrooms (sleeps 7)

Bedroom 1

Bedroom 2

Bunkhouse

1 bathroom, 1 half bathroom

Bathroom 1

Bathroom 2

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