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The Mill House, year around Country Home & Historic Grist mill w/ 2 Kayaks

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Spacious Country Home on the Thunder Bay River
Spacious Country Home that sleeps 10
Exterior
Full Kitchen with a beautiful view overlooking the Thunder Bay River & the Mill
Full Kitchen with all the necessary small appliances
Reviews
9.8 out of 10 Exceptional
5 bedrooms2+ bathroomsSleeps 12269 sq m

Popular amenities

  • Pet-friendlyPet-friendlyPet-friendly
  • FireplaceFireplaceFireplace
  • KitchenKitchenKitchen
  • Barbecue grillBarbecue grillBarbecue grill
  • WasherWasherWasher
  • DryerDryerDryer

Explore the area

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Posen, MI
  • Popular LocationElowsky Mill1 min walk
  • Popular LocationOcqueoc Falls26 min drive
  • Popular LocationGrand Lake29 min drive
  • AirportAlpena, MI (APN-Alpena County Regional)34 min drive

Rooms & beds

5 bedrooms (sleeps 12)

Master Bedroom Downstairs

1 Queen Bed

Upstairs Bedroom

1 Queen Bed

Upstairs Bedroom W/ Patio

1 Queen Bed

Upstairs Kids Bedroom

2 Single Beds

Upstaris Bedroom

1 Double Bed

2 bathrooms, 1 half bathroom

Half Bathroom

Toilet

Master bathroom

Bathtub or shower · Toilet

Upstairs Bathroom

Bathtub or shower · Toilet

Spaces

Deck or patio
Porch or lanai
Kitchen
Balcony
Outdoor play area
Garden
Dining Area

About this property

The Mill House, year around Country Home & Historic Grist mill w/ 2 Kayaks

Get away from it all at Hemlock Hills On Mill Pond - The Mill. This home is used on most weekends as part of NE Michigan's most unique wedding venue and is typically only available Sunday through Friday morning.
Enjoy 90 acres of Northern Michigan natural beauty with approximately 2 miles of trails for you to explore. Sit on the swing and listen to the river flowing over the remnants of the old Grist Mill Dam, the birds chirping, and the wind blowing through the Hemlock and White Pine Trees. Watch the Eagles soar and the Geese land on the pond. Peace and quite await you at the Mill! Tour the Mill and take a trip back in time to a place your grandparents would recognize.
This property is also Northeast Michigan's most unique wedding venue and usually will not be available on weekends from mid May through Mid October, so book early for your vacation.
Property is also available in the winter months for Snowmobiling on 365 acres of wooded and farm land.

Property manager

Mitchell Hentkowski
Premier Host
Premier Host

Languages

English

Amenities

Kitchen
Washer
Dryer
Pet-friendly
Air conditioning
Outdoor space

House Rules

Check in after 4:00 PM
Minimum age to rent: 23
Check out before 11:00 AM

Children

Children allowed: ages 0–17

Events

Events allowed: family gatherings
Extra fee's will apply, depending on event

Pets

Pets allowed: dogs (limit 2 total)
$15 per pet per night, 3 pet maximum, $175 Max

Smoking

Smoking is not permitted
Any guest above 10 are charged at $10 per person per night

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
Parties and events (including family gatherings) are allowed on site. Maximum attendees: 20
Note from host: Extra fee's will apply, depending on event
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 indicated that there is a smoke detector on the property
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher and a first aid kit

We should mention

A car is required for transport to and from this property

About the area

Posen

Located in Posen, this holiday home is in a rural area and on the waterfront. Rogers City Marina and Alpena Golf Club are worth checking out if an activity is on the agenda, while those wishing to experience the area's natural beauty can explore Stevens Twin Sinks Preserve and Thompson's Harbor State Park. Looking to enjoy an event or a game while in town? See what's happening at Arzo Sports and Fun Park or Northern Lights Arena. Fishing and swimming offer great chances to get out on the surrounding water, or you can seek out an adventure with hiking and ecotours nearby.
Map
Posen, MI

What's nearby

  • Elowsky Mill - 1 min walk
  • Presque Isle County Historical Museum - 26 min drive
  • Ocqueoc Falls - 26 min drive
  • P.H. Hoeft State Park - 28 min drive
  • Grand Lake - 29 min drive

Getting around

  • Alpena, MI (APN-Alpena County Regional) - 35 min drive

Restaurants

  • Route 65 Diner - 10 min drive
  • The Flying Duck - 9 min drive
  • Neumann's Blind Pig - 18 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is The Mill House, year around Country Home & Historic Grist mill w/ 2 Kayaks pet-friendly?

Yes, this property allows dogs (limit 2 total).

What time is check-in at The Mill House, year around Country Home & Historic Grist mill w/ 2 Kayaks?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at The Mill House, year around Country Home & Historic Grist mill w/ 2 Kayaks?

Checkout is at 11:00 AM.

Where is The Mill House, year around Country Home & Historic Grist mill w/ 2 Kayaks located?

Situated on the waterfront, this holiday home is 0.1 mi (0.1 km) from Elowsky Mill and 3.6 mi (5.8 km) from Stevens Twin Sinks Preserve. Thompson's Harbor State Park and Grand Lake are also within 20 miles (32 km).

Reviews

9.8

Exceptional

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9.8/10

Cleanliness

9.8/10

Check-in

9.8/10

Communication

10/10

Location

9.6/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Amanda G.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
We will be back!
We have stayed at this property two years in a row. We love how spacious the house is. We are keeping our fingers crossed for future wi-fi. :)
Stayed 6 nights in Dec 2023

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Family Getaway
The Mill House was wonderful place for out family getaway. A great location for day trips and very relaxing when just hanging out. Fishing with the granddaughters was also a highlight. Thanks for a great stay.
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

Amanda G.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Nice house with lots of space
This is a great house with lots of space. The property manager is easy to get ahold of and very helpful. Will rent from them again.
Stayed 6 nights in Dec 2022

10/10 Excellent

Angel F., Jackson, Michigan, USA

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Spent a week of family time, great experience
The property is beautiful, there is a lot of space to spread out and do different activities. There were no deal breakers, but a couple of surprises . PROs: Tammy is the greeter and communicated well before, during and at the end of the trip. Most anything I texted her was answered quickly. The house had a great layout (better than pictures can explain) to gather for eating, playing cards, putting together puzzles or other board games. The deck is fabulous and underrated in the description. In addition, there are deck chairs, a picnic table, and chairs near the fire pit to use around the yard. An upstairs bedroom had a balcony that was a great place for mom/dad to sit with the 1year old when he was tired and crabby, and they could still hand out with the rest of us. The fishing was spectacular, enough for us to do a fish fry over the open fire pit. Two docks was a nice touch, because he continued to fish 'in sight" while we cooked the fish. We made a day-trip to Mackinaw City and crossed Mackinac Bridge, then down the street to the Mystery Valley and hiked a total of 4 miles. We also brought extra kayaks so we could all kayak and canoe at the same time ( the water was low to the left of the mill house, but navigable), and made a charcuterie board to nibble and relax on the deck. Cons: People came/left the property more than we were comfortable. Tammy told us to shut the gate, but before we did, some people who were renting the space for a future wedding would just drive in the property to check it out. We didn't like this because the kids were free to roam without risk - unless these people were driving in...so if you stay here, be sure to shut the gate everytime someone leaves for ice etc.) Also, for as nice as everything was outside, there were some surprises inside. These were not deal breakers, but unusual for comparably priced vacation homes we've stayed at in the past.. The hot water gets EXTREMELY hot in the sink, potentially burn hot. Also, the towels situation felt a bit skimpy for a week long stay. For example, one room had a family and three kids and not enough towels for everyone. When I asked for more, Tammy did tell me some were in the laundry room, but we only found one, and all towels were aged and worn. We though the Mill tour was part of the rental, but it was a $5 chg pp, only two were interested in paying for that extra, and somehow I didn't get a follow up to two texts about scheduling for Thursday morning.
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2022

8/10 Good

Caitlin B.

Liked: Cleanliness, communication, location, listing accuracy
Disliked: Check-in
Country Getaway
The property is beautiful, the photos do not do the place justice. Very spacious rooms for an older home. Air conditioning units all worked great in the summer heat. My family and the dogs enjoyed the river. The dogs swam and the boys fished from the dock. Big yard to enjoy with fire pit. Well stocked with kitchen utensil, appliances and dishes. Clean and well maintained! The only complaint I have is the property manager is very present during the duration of your stay. She gave us a full tour of the house, which I’ve never experienced with a rental before. Some people might enjoy this or find it charming, however I did not care for it. My entire family felt as though we were being watched. She stopped by to “see how we were doing” while grilling and enjoying the patio. She poked her head into the grill to see what we were cooking up. It felt invasive. The property manager lives up the road and her kids were always riding bikes by. They also have a rental cabin on the other side of the river and they threw a party. The property manager texts me with 5 minutes notice that they are going to light of fireworks and wanted to let us know because dogs don’t usually like them. Blew my mind! Yes, that’s correct! Our dogs are terrified of fireworks. Here we are in the quiet country with 5 minutes notice. The house is great. The property is beautiful. Just be prepared for a highly involved property manager.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2022

About the host

Hosted by Mitchell Hentkowski

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I grew up just 7 miles down Leer Rd from the Mill and never really paid much attention this place growing up. I went into the military right out of high school and ended up living in Oklahoma. Through the years when we would visit family each summer we would leave and talk about finding some property that we could build a summer home. In 2014 we purchased the property next door and talked for 2 years with the owner about buying all of the original Elowsky Mill Property and in Jan 2016 decided it was time to ensure we could keep the original property in tact with a single owner..

Why they chose this property

When we first walked the property next door in the fall of 2011, the Owner wanted to sell both parcels at one time. At the time, we could not afford it and I could not see how I would utilize the property. After we purchased the southern portion of the land and stayed there over the last couple of years I became more and more interested in keeping all of the historic property together. After many lookers and attempts by potential buyers, the property remained available, for what I believe was meant to be. When you visit this wonderful place and see the beauty of the area and the history of the Mill, you also will understand why!

What makes this property unique

If you are looking for a vacation that the only thing you have to do is relax, then this is the place for you. Sitting on one of the deck or the swing over looking the Thunder Bay River and Mill Pond, you can listen the birds for as long as you like. If you like to fish, the river and pond will provide a mixture of Northern pike, Bass and pan fish. If you enjoy swimming you can do that also down by the mill. There is a canoe and a paddle boat to enjoy the river and pond. You can walk the nearly two miles of trails on the southern portion of the property through acres of beautiful Northern Michigan hardwood forest. In the evening you can start a fire in the pit, sit on the swing and watch one of the most beautiful sunsets you will see anywhere. If you enjoy taking pictures, get up early and see if you can catch the local Eagles or possibly the family of Otters or Beavers. We have Canadian Geese nesting with us on the pond each year. Once you visit, you will understand why the words I have here cannot give justice to this wonderful land, and why when you visit you also will look forward to the next time you can visit.

Languages:

English

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