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Relaxing, family retreat!!

Waterfront cottage with kitchen and patio

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Paddle boat and fishing poles for your enjoyment!
Terrace/patio
Property grounds
Horseshoes anyone!
Property grounds

Reviews

9.8 out of 10
Exceptional
3 bedrooms1+ bathroomSleeps 789.2 sq m

Popular amenities

  • Dryer
  • Washer
  • Kitchen
  • Barbecue grill
  • Pet-friendly

Explore the area

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  • Place, Brush Creek Mill
  • Place, Clear Lake State Park
  • Place, Ocqueoc Falls
  • Airport, Alpena, MI (APN-Alpena County Regional)

Rooms & beds

3 bedrooms (sleeps 7)

Bedroom 1

1 Queen Bed

Bedroom 2

1 Queen Bed

Bunkhouse

1 Single Bunk Bed

1 bathroom, 1 half bathroom

Bathroom 1

Bathtub or shower · Toilet

Bathroom 2

Toilet

Spaces

Deck or patio
Kitchen
Dining area

About this property

Relaxing, family retreat!!

Gorgeous PRIVATE waterfront setting on Beaver Lake. Wonderfully maintained, clean, up-north cottage with 2 bdrms, sleeper sofa, 1 1/2 baths, washer and dryer, large deck, propane grill, outdoor hot tub and fire-pit. The detached garage provides a heated bunk room that can sleep 2. Also included is a paddle boat and all fishing equipment needed. Very close to the swimming and boating lakes Avalon, Long Lake and Ess Lake, ORV and snowmobile trails. Adjacent to thousands of acres of state land for hunting and hiking.

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Amenities

Hot tub
Kitchen
Washing machine
Dryer
Pet-friendly
Air conditioning

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House Rules

Check in after 3:00 PM
Minimum age to rent: 20
Check out before 11:00 AM
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Children

Children allowed: ages 0–17
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Events

No events allowed
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Pets

Pets allowed: limit 4 total
Be aware of outdoor animals with smaller pets
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Smoking

Smoking is not permitted

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 indicated that there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property
Host has indicated that there is a smoke detector on the property
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher, a first aid kit and a deadlock

About the area

Hillman

Located in Hillman, this cottage is in a rural area and 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.
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Hillman, MI

What's nearby

  • Brush Creek Mill - 11 min drive - 10.9 km
  • Clear Lake State Park - 26 min drive - 27.9 km
  • Ocqueoc Falls - 43 min drive - 55.9 km
  • Garland - 56 min drive - 74.2 km
  • West Twin Lake - 59 min drive - 77.5 km

Getting around

  • Alpena, MI (APN-Alpena County Regional) - 42 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Chauncey's Pub - ‬15 min drive
  • ‪On Top Of The Hill - ‬15 min drive
  • ‪Jacques Restaurant - ‬13 min drive
  • ‪Dairy Queen - ‬14 min drive
  • ‪Subway - ‬16 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Relaxing, family retreat!! pet-friendly?

Yes, this property allows pets (limit 4 total). Some restrictions may apply, so please contact the property for more details.

What time is check-in at Relaxing, family retreat!!?

Check-in begins at 3:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Relaxing, family retreat!!?

Checkout is at 11:00 AM.

Where is Relaxing, family retreat!! located?

Situated on the waterfront, this cottage is 6.6 mi (10.6 km) from Brush Creek Mill and within 20 miles (32 km) of Clear Lake State Park and Stevens Twin Sinks Preserve. Turtle Lake and Elowsky Mill are also within 25 miles (40 km).

Reviews

9.8

Exceptional

Reviews are presented in chronological order, subject to a moderation process, and verified unless otherwise labelled.
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Rating 8 - Good. 13 out of 179 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 2 out of 179 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 1 out of 179 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 179 reviews

9.8/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Check-in

9.8/10

Communication

9.6/10

Location

9.8/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Ovidiu L.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Peaceful and relaxing
Stayed 5 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jay J.

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

Another great summer week in Northern MI

Third year in a row spending a summer week here making memories with our kids (ages 5 and 7). Thank you for the opportunity to book this rental.
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Melanie B.

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

Comfortable natural get away

Due to the wilderness location but very comfortable house, we convinced our adult son to join us. So much to see not far from here, but also great location to really feel away from everything. The pictures don't do it justice. If you need to get away from it all and/or love nature, can't beat this place.
Stayed 4 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Cody S.

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

Cute and quaint

Very well maintained property, worked out great for us.
Stayed 5 nights in May 2023

10/10 Excellent

Kevin T.

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

Super Nice

Will stay here again. Super nice and private and quiet. Great “Up North” decor. Hot tub and stargazing was lovely.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2023

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

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

Hidden gem!

Beautiful property on the lake! Fishing out of the paddle boat was such a blast! Highly recommend!
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2023

10/10 Excellent

Raina A.

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

Great place to stay!

The property was very clean. I had a very good time. Anything that you can imagine you need was provided. Hot tub is the best. Highly recommend this place
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2023

10/10 Excellent

Charles H.

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

Super Quiet and Relaxing!

Kitchen had every tool, grill was awesome. Hot tub, was great to watch the stars. Only thing I would have asked is a heads up on the neighbors letting their dogs run free. Beyond that, perfect stay.
Stayed 7 nights in Dec 2023

10/10 Excellent

Jay J.

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

Family Vacation

This rental was perfect for my family (wife, three and five year old, our dog, and myself). Very accurate listing and one of the best stocked rentals we've stayed at. We enjoyed the property and the surrounding area. I'd recommend the Clear Lake state park day use area. The kids loved the beach and it's a nice lake for kayaking. The only negative, at no fault of the owner, is the neighbor's dogs. They were often on the rental property and would aggressively bark at us. We didn't feel comfortable bringing our dog outside with us, even on a leash or the dog run leash that was provided. It was disappointing that he had to spend most of our week inside the cottage.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Paul H.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
We've stayed multiple times. Everything as advertised and a nice retreat.
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Brynn T.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
It was a comfortable place to stay with our family and dogs for our bird hunting trip. Hot tub was nice and clean and wonderful to soak in after hunting all day. No fish were biting during our stay probably due to time of season. Would definitely stay here again!
Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Sherri F.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Everything was great!
Stayed 7 nights in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Mary H.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Very dog friendly! But didn't "smell" like a dog property! Nice and clean. Loved being right on the lake. Super quiet. Hot tub was scrupulously clean and ready to be used upon check in. Property feels very private. Great stay and wish we could have stayed longer.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

David M.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
As advertised. Very quiet location. Easy self-check-in, good communications. Just 5mi for essentials in Hillman. Hot tub and fire pit, both great options.
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2025

8/10 Good

Daniel B.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Beautiful cottage, clean, all amenities. Little hard to find, but that's on me. My only complaint, is the lake. Went to fish, but water was six inches deep. Out to 50 yds. There is a paddle boat, not sure my fat butt would float, lol. Again nice home!
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Ryan K.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Thanks very much for the wonderful stay. We really enjoyed our time and appreciated all of the details being so well taken care of.
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Alexis A.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
We enjoyed this home and lake for our honeymoon 5 years ago and came back to celebrate our anniversary. Both visits were amazing. The home is cozy with all the amenities and we caught plenty of bass!
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Ashleigh M.

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

Family vacation

Had a very peaceful vacation, the lake was nice. Cottage was clean and had everything you could need. Only issue was whoever stayed before us did not clean up after their dog so I had my kids pick it up. Lol overall a great family vacation
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Lori C.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
This place we will be back again. Very peaceful, will bring our canoe next time. Nice forced relaxed vacation. Our Westies enjoyed it as well.
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Kim

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
The cabin was very clean, everything you need to cook a home cooked meal, including a crockpot. Us order folks couldn't use the paddle boat, too hard to dump water out of it after the rain. Nice picnic table with umbrella for the hot sunny days. We would definitely recommend this place!
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jake C.

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

Peaceful

This was out 2nd time staying here, already booked again for 2026. Great, and affordable stay.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Dana G.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
The property was very nice, clean and well maintained. It was well stocked with supplies for cooking. The bedrooms were cozy and comfortable. It is close to lots of great fishing lakes. We caught two bass in the lake on the property. The hot tub and deck were wonderful for hanging out at night. The neighbors dogs stopped by every day. They were friendly, but just be aware if you have an anxious pup of your own.
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Bob D.

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

Great Little Cabin

We arrived in the midst of the hottest day of the year, with temps at 93. It would have been nice if the "bunk room" had AC, but we used the pull out bed in the couch and positioned fans strategically around the interior. The 1st night was bearable, certainly not what was desired, but we chalked it up to the adventures of cabin life! By the end of the 2nd day the temps were cooler and the cabin became comfortable. By the endo f our 4 day stay, the morning temps were in the 50's and the morning coffee was perfect on the back porch!!
The Pond was fun
Coffee on the back porch
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

wynne s.

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

Wonderful vacation!

Our family gathered at this clean, roomy, well supplied home for a few days of peaceful time away from stressful lives. Grandchildren loved the paddleboat and dock. Adults loved that location was so close to bigger fishing lakes in area. We had a wonderful time! Loved this place!
Stayed 5 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Nicole R.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
We enjoyed our stay at this gem of a property on Beaver Lake. The long private dock out to the water provides a tranquil environment to sit and relax or hop in the paddleboat and do some fishing. The Smores provided as part of our stay was a nice touch. Would stay here again on my next trip to Hillman.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2025

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