Lakefront Cottage on Gorgeous Lake Avalon

4 bedrooms1 bathroomSleeps 10

Popular amenities

Kitchen

Washer

Dryer

Outdoor space

Barbecue grill

Check out the area

Hillman, MI

Brush Creek Mill10 min drive
Alpena, MI (APN-Alpena County Regional)26 min drive
Clear Lake State Park28 min drive
Ocqueoc Falls51 min drive

Rooms & beds

4 bedrooms (sleeps 10)

Bedroom 1

1 Queen Bed

Bedroom 2

1 King Bed

Bedroom 3

1 Queen Bed

Bedroom 4

2 Double Beds

Family Room

2 Double Futons

1 bathroom

Bathroom 1

Bathtub or shower

Spaces

Deck or patio

Porch or lanai

Kitchen

Outdoor play area

Garden

About this property

Welcome to Lake Avalon! This crystal clear lake is Michigan's best kept secret! Featured in the National Geographic as one of the cleanest lakes in the world!!! Fishing, boating, swimming or just kick back and relax. This seasonal rustic cottage has been freshly painted, has crisp a/c, has new stainless steel appliances in the kitchen and has some of the best views on the lake. Its nestled among the trees, but is only 40 steps from the water. Its beauty is unrivaled between the crystal clear waters, unbridled nature and picturesque surrises and sunsets.

The house is directly on the water with 95 feet of private lakefront footage, with a view like no other! The house, lovingly named the Treehouse, is nestled hillside in the trees with a perfect view of the lake from nearly every room in the house. Perfect for privacy and tranquility. The deck expands the length of the home and has ample seating for everyone. Sleeps up to 10, fully stocked with linens, pots, pans, Keurig coffee maker, Weber gas grill, cable TV, kayaks, canoe, paddle boat, washer/dryer, fire pit with firewood provided and optional add-on pontoon.

•Dock, 4 kayaks, a canoe, a paddleboat, a pontoon raft for the kids to jump off of all provided free with rental. •Available for rent...pontoon for $2,000 weekly. No partial rentals...sorry.
•Saturday to Saturday weekly rentals only. Check-in 4pm, check-out 11am.

****If this property is already taken for the dates you’d like or you need more space…check out our other listing which is directly across the lake. Property #3006062 (the yellow beach house). This property sleeps 15, has a/c, 2.5 baths and is $750/night.

Hillman is home to the ThunderBay Golf Resort. They offer fall color tours and elk viewing tours during the Fall months and elk drawn sleigh rides in the winter. The Treehouse is approximately 25 miles to Alpena (Lake Huron) and roughly one hour from the Mackimaw Bridge. Perfect for a day trip!

Sorry...no pets/animals allowed and NO SMOKING/VAPING!

Amenities

Kitchen

Washer

Dryer

Outdoor space

Barbecue grill

Kitchen

Washer

Dryer

Outdoor space

House Rules

Check in after 4:00 PM

Minimum age to rent: 24

Check out before 11:00 AM

Children

Children allowed: ages 0–17

Events

No events allowed

Pets

No pets allowed

Smoking

Smoking is not permitted

Damage and incidentals

You will be responsible for any damage to the rental property caused by you or your party during your stay.

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 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

About the area

Hillman

Located in Hillman, this cottage 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 Stevens Twin Sinks Preserve.

Hillman, MI

What's nearby

Brush Creek Mill - 10 min drive
Clear Lake State Park - 28 min drive
Ocqueoc Falls - 51 min drive
Onaway State Park - 55 min drive
Grand Lake - 57 min drive

Getting around

Alpena, MI (APN-Alpena County Regional) - 31 min drive

Restaurants

Chauncey's Pub - 10 min drive
Subway - 12 min drive
Dairy Queen - 8 min drive
Jimmers Hi-Way Bar - 10 min drive
Lickety Splits - 10 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Lakefront Cottage on Gorgeous Lake Avalon pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

What time is check-in at Lakefront Cottage on Gorgeous Lake Avalon ?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Lakefront Cottage on Gorgeous Lake Avalon ?

Checkout is at 11:00 AM.

Where is Lakefront Cottage on Gorgeous Lake Avalon located?

This family-friendly Hillman cottage is located on the waterfront, 4.9 mi (7.9 km) from Brush Creek Mill, and within 25 mi (40 km) of Stevens Twin Sinks Preserve and Clear Lake State Park. Eagle Country Disc Golf Course and Lee's Miniature Golf are also within 32 miles (52 km).

8.8

Excellent

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8.8/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Check-in

9.8/10

Communication

9.8/10

Location

8.8/10

Listing accuracy

4/10 Poor

Judy R.

3 Sept 2023

Liked: Check-in, communication, location

Disliked: Cleanliness, listing accuracy

Great location, house is not as described.

House was poorly described and not what we expected. Infested with chipmunks running through the house leaving fecus and urine in the cabinets and on dishware. Floors in the house were soft and the deck was mismatched and not to code along with some boards that were very soft. The dock was unstable and leaning by the end of the week. The lake was amazing and sandy. We spent most of our time in the water.

Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2023

8/10 Good

Caleb L., Farmington Hills

13 Aug 2023

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

Great location, beautiful lake

Lake and area is beautiful. House is decent, excellent view of the lake. Beach area is swimmable and sandy. Rented the pontoon which worked great for my group.

Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

Geoffrey K.

1 Sept 2022

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

Great time nice house

Host was great, my family and I had a great time.

Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2022

10/10 Excellent

Peter R.

24 Aug 2022

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

Great time in Hillman

We’re a family of five with kids ranging from 5 to 11. We had a great time staying here. We rented the pontoon and used it every day. The kids especially enjoyed the paddle boat. It was their “yacht” and they made numerous trips back and forth between the dock and the swim platform. The lake is as advertised, with crystal clear water, and a shallow sloping entry without any weeds. It was beautiful. The area is quiet but we were able to get everything we needed in Hillman. We ventured over to Alpena to see Lake Huron, had a blast at Arzo sports and amusement park and tried several local restaurants. Overall it was a great experience.

Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2022

10/10 Excellent

Katrina P.

10 Aug 2022

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

Beautiful Lakehouse Family Vacation Spot

Lake Avalon is a true gem! The lake is insane beautiful, warm and fun for any activities our family wanted to do. The pontoon rental was perfect. Sunsets out on the lake were truly magical. Plenty of space for my husband and I and 4 teenagers. We cooked dinner each night and enjoyed relaxing on the deck overlooking the lake. Enjoyed some family time around the firepit as well. The hosts were awesome communicators and were immediately responding when we reached out. Keep in mind this is an up north lake cabin in the woods, not a 4 star resort. If you come with those expectations, you will not be disappointed. We would definitely return just for the sunsets alone :)

Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2022