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Relaxing, family retreat!!

Escape to a tranquil lakeside retreat where you can reel in memories by day and stargaze by night. Savor cozy nights around the fire pit after an exciting day of hiking or exploring.

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

Reviews

9.8 out of 10
Exceptional

Entire home

3 bedrooms2 bathroomsSleeps 789 sq m

Popular amenities

  • Washer
  • Pet friendly
  • Barbecue grill
  • Air conditioning
  • Kitchen

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.

Property manager

Robert Tyler

Property amenities

Pool/Spa

  • Hot tub

Internet

  • WiFi available

Parking and transportation

  • Onsite parking options include a garage

Kitchen

  • Refrigerator
  • Stovetop
  • Microwave
  • Oven
  • Blender
  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Toaster
  • Cookware/dishes/utensils

Dining

  • Dining table

Bedrooms

  • 3 bedrooms
  • Bed sheets provided

Bathrooms

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

Living spaces

  • Living room

Entertainment

  • TV with cable/satellite service

Outdoor areas

  • Patio
  • Barbecue grill
  • Firepit

Laundry

  • Washing machine and dryer

Comfort

  • Air conditioning
  • Heating

Pets

  • Pet friendly
  • 4 total pets

Suitability/Accessibility

  • Smoke-free property

Services and conveniences

  • Phone

Location highlights

  • On the waterfront
  • In a rural location

Things to do

  • Boat on site

Safety features

  • Carbon monoxide detector installed (host has indicated there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property)
  • Smoke detector installed (host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property)
  • Fire extinguisher
  • First aid kit
  • Deadbolt lock

General

  • Unit size: 960 sq ft (89 sq m)

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Exterior

Beautiful Sunsets, Trails, Wildlife and All Out of Doors to enjoy

  • Kitchen
  • Washer
  • Dryer
  • Free WiFi
9.4 out of 10, Exceptional, (86)
Beautiful Sunsets, Trails, Wildlife and All Out of Doors to enjoy

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 allowed
Service animals are welcome, and are exempt from fees
4 total pets
Restrictions apply; for more information contact the property at the number on the booking confirmation
Note from host: Be aware of outdoor animals with smaller pets

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome

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
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

Property is also known as

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

About the neighborhood

Map
Hillman, MI

What's nearby

  • Brush Creek Mill - 15 min drive
  • Clear Lake State Park - 27 min drive
  • Ocqueoc Falls - 56 min drive
  • Garland - 58 min drive
  • Onaway State Park - 64 min drive

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!!?

Check-out 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 25 mi (40 km) of Clear Lake State Park and Turtle Lake. Elowsky Mill and River's Edge Golf Club are also within 32 mi (52 km).

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Relaxing, family retreat!! Reviews

Reviews

9.8

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 143 out of 158 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 12 out of 158 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 2 out of 158 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 1 out of 158 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 158 reviews

9.8/10

Cleanliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Nick O.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Fantastic
Great property and a great location. Will definitely stay again!
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2023

10/10 Excellent

Jerry J.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Very beautiful vacation home
My girlfriend and I absolutely loved our stay and everything about it and we're hoping to book it again next year
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2022

10/10 Excellent

Erin B.

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

Kevin T.

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

Cody S.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Cute and quaint
Very well maintained property, worked out great for us.
Stayed 5 nights in May 2023

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

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

Raina A.

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

Adalin S.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Winter Stay
This place was absolutely beautiful even through a snow storm! Had exactly what everyone needed and plenty of space!
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2023

10/10 Excellent

Charles H.

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

Traci T., Birch Run

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Very beautiful area / super clean cabin
Very nice area. Family coming from out of town and needed more room so rented this place also to accommodate and it was right around the corner . Super clean place. Loved the hot tub. Serene property. Thanks so much for a great stay
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2023

10/10 Excellent

Mohamed H.

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

Justin K.

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

Kim B.

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

Arlene G.

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

10/10 Excellent

barb s.

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

Jay J.

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

6/10 Okay

Kim C.

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

Cathy M., Livonia Michigan

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

10/10 Excellent

Kathy N.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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