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Up North Retreat. Tranquility Awaits!!

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A room with large windows overlooking a lake, a chair, and a small table.
A cabin with a covered deck, a fire pit, and outdoor seating.
A wooden cabin with a dining area, large windows, and a view of a lake.
A cozy cabin interior with a bear mounted on the wall, a fireplace, a large window overlooking a lake, and a ceiling fan.
A bedroom with a bed, a desk, a lamp, and a ceiling fan.

Reviews

10 out of 10, Loved by Guests
Top 10% of guest reviews in this area

Highlights

  • Family fun awaits
    Top-rated for families.
  • Garage parking available
    Enjoy the convenience of garage parking - a rare offering in the area.

Popular amenities

  • Spa pool on site
  • Patio
  • Air-conditioning
  • Refrigerator
  • Internet
  • Washing machine

Explore the area

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Hillman, MI
  • Place, Long Lake
    ‪1 min walk‬
  • Place, Ocqueoc Falls
    ‪43 min drive‬
  • Place, Onaway State Park
    ‪52 min drive‬
  • Airport, Alpena, MI (APN-Alpena County Regional)
    ‪34 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

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About the area

Hillman

Located in Hillman, this holiday home is on the waterfront. The area's natural beauty can be seen at Clear Lake State Park and Long Lake. 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

  • Long Lake - 1 min walk - 0.1 km
  • P.H. Hoeft State Park - 42 min drive - 61.4 km
  • Ocqueoc Falls - 43 min drive - 63.2 km
  • Grand Lake - 45 min drive - 65.2 km
  • Onaway State Park - 52 min drive - 77.6 km

Getting around

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

Restaurants

  • ‪Dairy Queen - ‬12 min drive
  • ‪Chauncey's Pub - ‬13 min drive
  • ‪Black Squirrel - ‬12 min drive
  • ‪On Top Of The Hill - ‬13 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 steps from Long Lake and 2.3 mi (3.8 km) from Avalon Lake. Clear Lake and Clear Lake State Park are also within 20 miles (32 km).

Reviews

10

Exceptional

Reviews are presented in chronological order, subject to a moderation process, and verified unless otherwise labelled.
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Rating 10 - Excellent. 36 out of 37 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 1 out of 37 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 0 out of 37 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 37 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 37 reviews

10/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

10/10

Location

10/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
The hot tub and lake access were definitely the highlights of our stay! We had a wonderful time and really enjoyed our visit. Communication with the host was easy, and the check-in process was simple and seamless. We would definitely stay again!
Stayed 5 nights in Aug 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
My friends and I had a great time at this cottage!! No complaints and already talking about coming back!!
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
This property has an amazing view and is a very relaxing place to be while enjoying the beautiful outdoors.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
We had a lovely stay at the Up North Retreat cabin. Maybe one of our favorite VRBO stays yet! The cabin is decorated so beautifully and well stocked. We lucked out with the unusually warm autumn weather and had plenty of outdoor time to sit by the lake. Had we known we would have planned an extra day to rent the pontoon boat. They weren’t kidding about the breath-taking sunsets. I must have taken 50 pictures of the sky in the few days we were there. I would love return and experience the other seasons.
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Wow, this was a fantastic vacation spot! My kids had the best time here. So many great amenities not listed like propane gas grill, tons of water and yard toys in garage, nice bricked in circle fire pit, 2nd fridge/freezer in garage, walk in closet in master bedroom that can fit a pack n play, tons of towels and extra blankets provided. The lake is gorgeous, and we loved swimming at the island. My kids appreciated warming up in hot tub afterwards. Host was extremely helpful and responsive to all communication. Well stocked grocery store only 10 min away. Definitely a place we want to come back to!
Stayed 6 nights in Aug 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
This house is up-north perfection! We had a wonderful week having coffee while watching the loons, playing parents vs kids volleyball, paddling to the island, and the boys LOVED having their own bunkhouse!! Kitchen is well equipped, space is plenty and the sand bottom clear water lake is a gem!! Close to groceries, ice cream and pizza which is a plus! Great communication with the owners. We cant wait to come back!!
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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
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10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
This home was perfect for our family vacation! Very clean, very accommodating and very very relaxing! We had a great time out on the boat and the kids loved being by the water and having the sand to play in!
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Cozy up north cabin

Nice clean cabin. Beautiful lake.
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2024
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10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Perfect beautiful view! Plenty of space and makes you feel at home. We had a great week. Plenty of things to do as well! Thank you again for sharing your property with us
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
This is a wonderful cottage. The home is well equipped, clean and comfortable. Having kayaks and paddle boards to use as well as a pontoon to rent was really great. The lake is clear and the setting is beautiful! Would love to come back!
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2025
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10/10 Excellent

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

Perfect Weekend Getaway !

The property was clean and exactly as described. Included many amenities to keep us busy our entire stay. The hosts were easy to get a hold of and very communicative for an easy check in and check out. Wonderful neighbors as well ! Would absolutely recommend coming here with friends and family anytime !
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Absolutely perfect vacation for family! Owners are so responsive and helpful. Jet ski was a big hit! Very clean and beds are super comfortable. Listening to the loons morning and evening was a big highlight.
Stayed 11 nights in May 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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
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10/10 Excellent

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

2nd stay was just as great as first.

Property is everything you would expect an up north, lake life to be. Air conditioning was amazing! Long lake is quiet and not a busy sports lake at all. Loved it. Already planning next summers stay.
Stayed 6 nights in Aug 2025
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10/10 Excellent

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
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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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10/10 Excellent

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

Perfect for families

The best spot for the 10 of us to unwind and relax. The kids had a blast jumping off the dock. We didn’t need to leave the house everything we needed was right there. The views were beautiful and the water crystal clear. Thanks so much!!
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2025
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10/10 Excellent

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
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10/10 Excellent

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
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10/10 Excellent

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
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10/10 Excellent

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

Family vacation

We had a wonderful time at this cottage. The beds were very comfortable in the cottage and in the small cabin. There is not air in The small cabin but we slept fine with the windows open and fan on. We had an issue with the dishwasher dying but Matthew had it replaced the next day. We rented the pontoon and jet ski and had a wonderful time with both.
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2025
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