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Hillsdale County, Michigan: weddings, groups, Hillsdale College, Trine Univ.

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Terrace/patio
Game room
Property grounds
Flat-screen TV, fireplace, books, stereo
4 bedrooms, iron/ironing board, WiFi, bed sheets

Reviews

10 out of 10

Exceptional

Entire home

4 bedrooms4 bathroomsSleeps 30520 sq m

Popular amenities

  • Parking available
    Parking available
  • Washer
    Washer
  • Barbecue grill
    Barbecue grill
  • Pet friendly
    Pet friendly
  • Outdoor Space
    Outdoor Space
  • Kitchen
    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.

Hillsdale County, Michigan: weddings, groups, Hillsdale College, Trine Univ.

Our Greek Revival graces 64 acres of rolling glacial till in rural south central Michigan. Hermitage Hills Estate was built in 1995 as a replica of Andrew Jackson's Hermitage: 4 bedrooms, 5 baths, finished basement, 4 fireplaces, and 4 ponds.

Not far from Hillsdale College for parents' weekend, graduation, and CCA. Even closer to John A. Halter Shooting Sports Center.

Wedding pavilion and many extras for wedding weekends. See the end of description for how to book your wedding here.

At a Glance:
Weddings--Scroll to the end of this description for pricing and details.
Bedrooms--Four official bedrooms:
Main floor master with en suite--one king
Upstairs master with en suite--one queen
Upstairs I Love the USA--two queens
Upstairs Spring Green--two queens

Our finished basement sleepover space is not a bedroom since there's no egress window. There are seven queen beds in the basement, two of which are in the private room.

There are also several queen and twin airbeds that can be inflated. We have pillows and sheets for them as well.

The nightly base rate includes up to six guests (humans and dogs). For more than six guests, the price is the nightly rate plus $35 per guest/ per night.

Exterior surveillance camera records video, audio, and still images. Disconnection is not allowed.

All the Details:
Hermitage Hills Estate is a red brick estate with acres of wooded trails and sandy paths, bonfire pits, four ponds and a 4,000 square foot pavilion. There is radiant in-floor heat throughout the house on all three levels and central air-conditioning. It looks like President Andrew Jackson's Hermitage in Nashville, but with modern amenities like indoor plumbing and an in-house kitchen.

Children & Pets:
Children ages 24 months and younger stay free. Children older than 24 months count as guests and are included in the guest count.

We are pet friendly for friendly pets (with prior approval only). We require you tell us about your pets before a reservation is confirmed. We also require that the pet(s) you bring to Hermitage Hills Estate be counted as part of the total guest count as you book your reservation. Lastly, pets CANNOT be left alone inside the house, especially locked inside a room. We have had several beautiful six-panel stained oak doors get scratched by dogs who were locked inside a room by themselves. Please bring a cage for your pet. We have a few extra dog crates here as well available upon request.

Outdoors:
This 5,600 square foot home is a paradise for adults and children alike. Front and back porches grace the first floor and front and back balconies span the second floor. The balconies are relaxing spaces to take in the outdoors at the treetop level.

Hermitage Hills Estate has 10+ acres of water: four large fishing/ swimming/ kayaking ponds. No Michigan fishing license is needed since we own the ponds. Please bring your own bait, tackle, and poles. Ask Nick about the best fishing spots!

Our guests are welcome to use four adult-sized kayaks, canoe, paddleboard, and our old, leaky rowboat. Lifejackets in several sizes available.

Enjoy a large reading selection and cozy up by the bonfire pit to roast marshmallows while stargazing in the backyard. A charcoal grill is also available for your use. We have a large playset with a tire swing and slides.

Enjoy a stroll through rolling glacial till known as "hills and dales" in Hillsdale County, Michigan, including our black walnut grove of nearly 300 mature trees.

The House Amenities:
Bed linens, pillows, and towels are here for our guests. A washer and dryer is available for your use. We provide high efficiency (HE) laundry soap. If you use your own laundry soap, please make sure it's HE before use. Two quick squirts of HE soap is all that’s needed in this washing machine. If too much soap is added, an error message will occur that will disable the machine.

Entertainment:
Campus high-speed WiFi is always available. There's a 43" LG LED flat-screen TV with Charter Cablevision and integrated Bluetooth surround sound system in the family room and another 43" smart TV in the finished basement. There's a pool table in the finished basement.

Kitchen, Breakfast Nook, and Dining Room:
The kitchen is fully equipped with Le Creuset cookware, blender, Kitchenaid stand mixer, electric griddle, and more. There are dinnerware settings for 30+ people, cooking utensils, a drip coffee pot, (we provide filters and coffee), Keurig (with some K-cups) toaster, microwave, and a double oven. An extra fridge in the garage (just off the kitchen) is ready for your use. The formal dining room seats 14 and the breakfast nook has seating for eight.

We provide many basic pantry staples so guests don't have to overbuy for short stays (creamer, sugar, coffee, spices, cooking oil, bug repellent, sunscreen, etc.).

Bonfires/ Fireplaces/ Fireworks
Please bring your own firewood if you plan to use the outdoor fire pits or indoor fireplaces. Please read the rules about using the fireplaces in the house rules. Fireworks may be used in the designated area only, which is not by the house. We will show you where this is. You must have our permission beforehand to use fireworks. Other rules and local ordinances also apply.

Bedrooms:
Bedroom 1: main floor--king bed en-suite
Bedroom 2: upstairs--queen bed en-suite
Bedroom 3: upstairs--two queen beds
Bedroom 4: upstairs--two queen beds

Bedrooms 3 and 4 share the upstairs full bath and dressing room.

Finished Basement Sleepover Space:
Seven queen beds in our finished basement are here for large groups. Two are in a private room. There are 20 twin airbeds here that are available upon request. (These are not set up all the time.) A pack-and-play portable crib is available. The finished basement also includes a large sectional sofa, pool table, and a 43" smart TV.

Renewable Energy:
Although we are not off-grid, our solar panels produce as much as or more energy than is used at Hermitage Hills Estate. An outdoor wood boiler is maintained by us and provides radiant heat and hot water. It complements the solar panels in our efforts to use renewable resources.

Be a Hermit if You Choose:
Located on 64 acres with four ponds, Hermitage Hills Estate is rural getaway. Come with your groceries and firewood, fishing poles, cross country skis, and mountain bikes to our destination and just stay, enjoy and explore the outdoors, and rest. Enjoy the quiet serenity here.

Come From All Directions:
Hermitage Hills Estate is centrally located in south central Michigan about two hours from Detroit, about three hours from Chicago, and three hours from Cleveland. About eight miles north of I-80-90 toll road in Indiana and Ohio and a short drive to Hillsdale College. Only 45 minutes from Michigan International Speedway in Brooklyn, Mich.

Well-behaved dogs and children are welcome, though they must be closely supervised in and around our water features. Swimming, fishing, kayaking, ice fishing, etc. is done at your own risk as there is no lifeguard on duty. Life jackets are available for your use. We encourage all to wear a life jacket when swimming and kayaking.

Hermitage Hills Estate is a destination itself. Escape the city with your family and enjoy the peaceful beauty of quiet here.

Wedding and Reception Venue Information: Estate + Pavilion + Campground:

The pavilion can accommodate up to 300 wedding/ reception guests. On average, however, our bridal couples have a wedding and reception size of around 100 wedding and reception guests with families and friends from across the country and around the globe. The overnight lodging indoors plus camping and RV options outdoors at Hermitage Hills Estate is a definite draw and make it a true destination wedding experience.

We require the bride and groom to sign an event contract. For your convenience, we have a suggested vendor list of local providers whom we know and love. There is a $1,000 refundable security deposit. We require brides and grooms to purchase $1 million dollar event liability insurance (this is about $175 through wedsafe).

The Pavilion is 40'x100' with 400 white folding chairs, 120 wooden chairs, 40 8' tables, two Little Pole Barn bathrooms with flush toilets, sinks, and shower stalls, and a kitchenette. The bathroom building close to the pavilion has four more half baths.

There are over 25 acres of grass mown weekly, and several thousand feet of pond frontage that can accommodate many camping tents and travel trailers.

Enjoy our campus-wide, high-speed cable internet. Several groups have had over 50 devices connected simultaneously to our WiFi network. We have an Ion Gameday 50 watt Bluetooth speaker with microphone that can be used at the ceremony site and the pavilion.

Follow us on social media @hermitagehillsestate for the latest venue and wedding photos. Message us to schedule a guided venue tour.

We do not offer discounts for fewer wedding/ reception guests. However, if you're interested in having a small, indoor wedding or elopement during the off-season only (November through April) AND also have 30 guests or fewer, please reference the regular nightly rate and count your overnight guests. We will send you a price adjustment for more than 16 guests. Airbnb will also include their fees.

Venue Investment: Up to 300 wedding/ reception guests

One day only: $3,000 Friday / $4,000 Saturday / $3,000 Sunday
Please note, one day only does not include house access or overnight stay. Pavilion only. Check-in time is noon. Music off by 11:00 p.m. All people and items vacated by midnight.

Two nights: $5,800
Three nights: $7,300
Check-in is 4:00 p.m. and check-out is 11:00 a.m. The package includes two or three nights with up to 30 overnight guests (inside and/ or camping outside). Additional nights and additional overnight guests in campers or RVs are available at an additional cost. Please see the event contract for more information.

Property manager

Nick Postula

Languages

English

Property amenities

Internet

  • WiFi available

Parking and transportation

  • Onsite parking options include a garage
  • Onsite parking
  • Car required

Kitchen

  • Refrigerator
  • Stovetop
  • Microwave
  • Oven
  • Dishwasher
  • Paper towels
  • Blender
  • Spices
  • Coffee/tea maker

Bedrooms

  • 4 bedrooms
  • Bed sheets provided
  • Sofa bed

Bathrooms

  • 4 bathrooms
  • Bathtub or shower
  • Jetted bathtub
  • Shampoo
  • Toilet paper
  • Soap
  • Towels provided
  • Hair dryer

Living spaces

  • Fireplace
  • Living room

Entertainment

  • Flat-screen TV with cable/satellite service
  • Pool or billiards table
  • Arcade/game room
  • Books
  • Games
  • Stereo

Outdoor areas

  • Balcony
  • Charcoal grill
  • Garden
  • Outdoor furniture
  • Firepit

Laundry

  • Washing machine and dryer

Comfort

  • Air conditioning
  • Heating

Pets

  • Pet friendly

Suitability/Accessibility

  • Smoke-free property

Services and conveniences

  • Iron/ironing board

Location highlights

  • In a rural location
  • Near outlet shopping

Things to do

  • Snow sports gear
  • Water sports equipment
  • Golfing on site
  • Kayak on site
  • Hunting nearby
  • Wildlife and game walks nearby
  • Horse riding nearby
  • Golf nearby
  • Fishing nearby
  • Kayaking nearby
  • Swimming nearby
  • Birdwatching nearby
  • Winery tours nearby

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
  • Security system
  • Deadbolt lock

General

  • Unit size: 5600 sq ft (520 sq m)

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Check-in

Check-in time starts at 4:00 PM
Minimum check-in age: 25

Check-out

Check-out before 11:00 AM

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
Restrictions apply; for more information contact the property at the number on the booking confirmation
Note from host: Pets are included in the total guest count.

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome
Note from host: Children 24 months and younger are free.

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 are allowed on site
Note from host: See House Rules for details and extra guest fees.
This property uses solar energy
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 security system, 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

We should mention

A car is required for transportation to and from this property

About the neighborhood

Map
Montgomery, MI

What's nearby

  • Wild Winds Buffalo Preserve - 24 min drive
  • Coldwater Lake State Park - 32 min drive
  • Pokagon State Park - 33 min drive
  • Hillsdale College - 35 min drive
  • Trine University - 40 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Ray's Tavern - ‬14 min drive
  • ‪Pizza King - ‬18 min drive
  • ‪Lone Ranger Cafe - ‬14 min drive
  • ‪Clear Lake Pub - ‬18 min drive
  • ‪Reading Pizza Barn - ‬14 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Hillsdale County, Michigan: weddings, groups, Hillsdale College, Trine Univ. pet-friendly?

Yes, pets are allowed at this property.

What time is check-in at Hillsdale County, Michigan: weddings, groups, Hillsdale College, Trine Univ.?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Hillsdale County, Michigan: weddings, groups, Hillsdale College, Trine Univ.?

Check-out is at 11:00 AM.

Where is Hillsdale County, Michigan: weddings, groups, Hillsdale College, Trine Univ. located?

Situated in a rural location, this vacation home is 10 mi (16 km) from Coldwater Lake State Park and 10.8 mi (17.3 km) from Bella Vista Golf Course. Angola Motor Speedway and Satek Winery are also within 16 mi (25 km).

Hillsdale County, Michigan: weddings, groups, Hillsdale College, Trine Univ. Reviews

Reviews

10

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 56 out of 62 reviews" "
Rating 8 - Good. 6 out of 62 reviews" "
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9.8/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Amenities

10/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Kelly O.

Liked: Cleanliness
Lovely home!
Nick and Marisa provided a beautiful home for us. The accommodations and their graciousness exceeded our expectations. Thank you!
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Deb B.

Liked: Cleanliness
Comfortable and spacious
Plenty of space indoor and outdoor for our large family gathering with kids (12 and under) enjoying exploring and fishing on the property. Manager was quickly responsive to any questions we had.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Sherry C.

Liked: Cleanliness
Hillsdale Graduation
We stayed in the house for our son and his fiancé’s graduation from Hillsdale with our family and her family. There was plenty of room and the house was well equipped! Beautiful property with plenty of room to spread out!
Stayed 2 nights in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

Scott W.

Liked: Cleanliness
Wonderful Weekend
Stayed with our student ministry group for our annual winter retreat. It was a wonderful experience as always and we will be back!
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2024

10/10 Excellent

Tim B.

Liked: Cleanliness
Our Annual Golf Outing
Our group of eight friends from our college days. Great location for the activities we had planned, which included a tour of Hillsdale College. A very comfortable house that more than met all of our needs.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

Andrea T.

Liked: Cleanliness
Great mini family reunion/bday
Wonderful weekend getaway to celebrate on of our favs! Perfect spot for quality time and we did lots of cooking in the kitchen!
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Sharon O.

Liked: Cleanliness
AWESOME VACATION
Everything was just what we expected We very much enjoyed our stay
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2023

10/10 Excellent

Suzan D.

Liked: Cleanliness
Hillsdale College Graduation - 14 adults
Based on the description our expectations were met and we were happy to have plenty of beds and bathrooms for 14 adults for graduation at Hillsdale College which is about a 20 minute drive away. Our expectations were exceeded by the host for communications and caring about our stay. Please note that although the listing states ir sleeps a lot of people, you have to pay extra for those people. Well worth it! Plenty of parking, all big beds, linens, towels, full kitchen stocked with all you need to cook meals as well as coffee etc. The grounds are sweet and peaceful and quiet. The house is clean and olderbt tasteful with all modern conveniences including wifi that reaches all over. The attached garage has a BBQ and extra tables for outside gather which we used unexpectedly and enjoyed the lovely spring weather and blossoms everywhere! The price is steeper than we wanted, but because we wanted everyone in one place for the graduation, it actually was much nicer and cheaper than other stays. Also the house is so big there are several sitting areas, libraries, piano, organ, just many spaces to be. Note: the road is dirt gravel last 1/2 mins to get there that posed us no issues but may bother some persons. Not us!
Stayed 2 nights in May 2023

8/10 Good

Charlotte K.

Liked: Cleanliness
Hillsdale
Close to college with room to roam.
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2023

10/10 Excellent

Scott W.

Liked: Cleanliness
Always WONDERFUL
We had a wonderful weekend with our college student ministry group at Hermitage Hills for our winter retreat. Wonderful location and a beautiful home!
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2023

8/10 Good

Maggie M.

Disliked: Cleanliness
Good for Large Groups
Great space for a large group of people. The property the house was on was beautiful. There were a lot of rooms for people to meet in and do different activities throughout the day.
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2023

10/10 Excellent

Ronald, Comfort

Traveled with group, Business traveler
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Plenty of room for our entire team and we were secluded from everything.
Stayed 4 nights in May 2022

10/10 Excellent

Lynette M.

Liked: Cleanliness
Another wonderful stay!
We had a quick, busy visit to Hillsdale for graduation weekend and was able to call this property "home" again. Everything was perfect as usual! Nick & Marisa are amazing hosts and always available if we needed them. Hillsdale College parents, this is a great choice to accommodate extended family during weekend events!!
Stayed 2 nights in May 2022

10/10 Excellent

Beth S., Indiana

Liked: Cleanliness
Great Family Get Away House
This house worked out perfect. We ended up with 11 adults, 6 children and 2 dogs spending the weekend together. There are features of this house that worked for all of us. The house has all the space we needed to spread out and enjoy our time while still being together. We started a fire in the kitchen/dining room fireplace, the kids raided the toys and play space in the basement, and the dogs LOVED all the area to run. This place is fully stocked, plenty of towels, pillows, blankets, beds and TP for all our needs. The host were friendly, quick to respond and they had the house already filled with all those extra thoughtful touches. If you need a large space for people to come together, then I highly recommend this house. All you need to bring is your clothing and food, everything else is supplied by this host.
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2022

10/10 Excellent

Scott W.

Liked: Cleanliness
Wonderful Experience
We had a fantastic weekend stay at this beautiful property. The Hermitage Hills Estate is wonderful inside and out. Our campus group had plenty of space to "get away" for a weekend retreat and we loved it. Communication was fantastic and we never had to worry about anything. The kitchen was well-stocked, beds were comfortable and plenty of reading material made for a great experience. We will do it again!!!
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2022

10/10 Excellent

Lynette M.

Liked: Cleanliness
Another relaxing stay
This is our second time staying and it was as enjoyable as the first time. We were able to host dinner for our daughter and her friends comfortably. Even though the weather wasn't the greatest the house was perfectly warm and cozy. We will definitely be back again!
Stayed 4 nights in Feb 2022

10/10 Excellent

Jeffrey B.

Liked: Cleanliness
Beautiful house in a beautiful setting.
Looking out of the large windows on the snow covered trees was stunning. The sledding hill was enjoyed by the kids. The house had everything that our group needed. Very comfortable and relaxing experience.
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2022

10/10 Excellent

Sh C.

Liked: Cleanliness
Family Winterlude
My husband and I hosted our daughters and their families for four days between Christmas and New Years Eve at this comfortable and spacious property, and we had a fabulous time. There's ample space to spread out--indoors and out. And a kitchen that was up to the task of keeping us all fed.
Stayed 4 nights in Dec 2021

10/10 Excellent

Lynette M.

Liked: Cleanliness
Relaxing weekend
We came in for Parent's weekend at Hillsdale College. We had a nice relaxing weekend. The house was clean and comfortable. Fully stocked with everything we needed. We already have our next trip booked here!
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2021

10/10 Excellent

Greg C.

Liked: Cleanliness
Wonderful family gathering
We had a wonderful time staying at the property. It was in a very clean condition, Nick was a very friendly and thoughtful host. Our extended family loved staying at the property, would definitely recommend staying a few nights.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2021

10/10 Excellent

Elizabeth A.

Liked: Cleanliness
Great Vacay Experience
Our extended family of 14 recently stayed in this rental for our annual summer vacation. We were so pleasantly surprised!! The homeowner, Nick, was so friendly, easy to work with and eager to make our stay the best possible. We loved everything about this property! Our little kids LOVED the playset and room to roam! Our teenage boys LOVED the ponds, boats, great fishing, and big basement which they quickly turned into a man cave! Our men LOVED the ample space to set up and play corn hole! Our ladies LOVED the fully equipped kitchen and the huge bathrooms! As a family, we loved the spaciousness of the house/property, the piano and organ which lead to many family "concerts", and the big tables which created many great memories of everyone sitting around playing games. This property is gorgeous, so clean, secluded and peaceful with us seeing numerous deer each day. If clean, spacious, peaceful and a beautiful location is on your requirement list, we would highly recommend this for you next family vacation ❤
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2021

10/10 Excellent

Tim F.

Liked: Cleanliness
Highly Recommended
The property was fantastic. Clean and spacious with everything you could possibly need.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2021

10/10 Excellent

Wallace S.

Liked: Cleanliness
Great property with attentive operators.
I highly recommend.
Stayed 3 nights in May 2021

10/10 Excellent

Michael P., Northwest Indiana

Liked: Cleanliness
Beautiful secluded getaway!!
We stayed here with our 7 children. More beautiful than pics can show. Wonderful host, who helped with all questions. Beautiful property to hike, fish, and explore!! The house is beautiful, clean and spacious. We would love to come back again. Great yard space and playground for kids. Absolutely serene property. Even though we were secluded food and groceries were only 10 mins away. Fully stocked kitchen. Thanks nick for sharing your property with us and being so available!!
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2021

10/10 Excellent

Antomeika S.

Liked: Cleanliness
Amazing Home
When I first stumbled upon this beautiful home , it seemed almost too good to be true. There must be a catch! But everything was as perfect as it seemed online. Nick is the most thoughtful and gracious host. He provided us with all the information we needed and showed us around. The home is perfect and I would definitely return!
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2021