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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.
4 bedrooms2 bathroomsSleeps 10

Popular amenities

  • Spa pool on site
  • Garage parking available
  • Kitchen
  • Washing machine
  • Air-conditioning
  • Firepit

Explore the area

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Hillman, MI
  • Place, Long Lake
    ‪1 min walk‬
  • Place, Brush Creek Mill
    ‪13 min drive‬
  • Place, Ocqueoc Falls
    ‪44 min drive‬
  • Airport, Alpena, MI (APN-Alpena County Regional)
    ‪34 min drive‬

Where you'll sleep

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.

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House Rules

Check in after 4:00 PM

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

Property # 2484300vb
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
This property has outdoor spaces, such as balconies, patios and terraces, which may not be suitable for children; if you have any concerns, we recommend contacting the property prior to your arrival to confirm that they can accommodate you in a suitable room

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 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
  • Brush Creek Mill - 13 min drive - 14.1 km
  • Ocqueoc Falls - 44 min drive - 63.6 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
  • ‪On Top Of The Hill - ‬13 min drive
  • ‪Black Squirrel - ‬12 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. Ess Lake and Brush Creek Mill are also within 9 miles (15 km).

Reviews

10

Exceptional

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Rating 10 - Excellent. 35 out of 36 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 1 out of 36 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 0 out of 36 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 36 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 36 reviews

10/10

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10/10

Check-in

10/10

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10/10

Location

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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
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
Verified review

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
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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
Verified review

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
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

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
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
Verified review

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
Verified review

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

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

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
Verified review

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
Verified review

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
Verified review

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
Verified review

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
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

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