Twin Birches is located on lake Avalon in Hillman Michigan. Lake Avalon is one of Michigan’s cleanest and beautiful lakes. The town of Hillman offers a beautiful 18 hole golf course,restaurants and a DNR boat launch. The Alpena Regional Airport is 25 minutes from the village of Hillman. We are 1 1/2 hours from Mackinac City where you can catch the ferry to beautiful historic Mackinac Island. We are directly on the water and a few steps from the deck to the water and wood dock. We have a paddle boat, paddle board, row boat, life jackets, ping pong table, darts, paddle tennis net and paddles, and a basketball net for you to enjoy.
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The host requires you complete the following before checking out:
Start the dishwasher
Strip any used beds and gather used towels
Take out the trash
Turn off the lights and return the keys
The trash bin is located at the top of the driveway
Failure to complete these may result in a negative review from the host.
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Property # 2915131
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
Onsite 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 indicated there is a smoke detector on the property
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher, a first aid kit, and a deadbolt lock
About the neighborhood
Hillman
Located in Hillman, this vacation 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 Stevens Twin Sinks Preserve. Discover the area's water adventures with kayaking and water skiing nearby, or enjoy the great outdoors with mountain biking and cycling.
Thunder Bay National Marine Sanctuary - 43 min drive - 60.0 km
Ocqueoc Falls - 43 min drive - 56.0 km
Thunder Bay River Lighthouse - 45 min drive - 60.4 km
Getting around
Alpena, MI (APN-Alpena County Regional) - 33 min drive
Restaurants
Black Squirrel - 14 min drive
Chauncey's Pub - 12 min drive
Dairy Queen - 14 min drive
Jacques Restaurant - 13 min drive
On Top Of The Hill - 15 min drive
Frequently asked questions
Is Lake front beauty pet-friendly?
No, pets are not allowed at this property.
How much does it cost to stay at Lake front beauty?
As of May 11, 2026, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Lake front beauty on Sep 11, 2025 start from $392, including taxes and fees. This price is based on the lowest nightly price found in the last 24 hours for stays in the next 30 days. Prices are subject to change. Choose your dates for more accurate prices.
How much is parking?
Onsite parking is available at the property.
What time is check-in at Lake front beauty?
Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.
What time is check-out at Lake front beauty?
Check-out is at 11:00 AM.
Where is Lake front beauty located?
This family-friendly Hillman vacation home is located on the waterfront, 5.7 mi (9.3 km) from Brush Creek Mill, and within 25 mi (40 km) of Clear Lake State Park and Turtle Lake. Lee's Miniature Golf and Laser Team Challenge are also within 32 mi (52 km).
Reviews
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This was the BEST family vacation we have ever been able to have! The lake and the house are seriously beautiful! Perfect beach for our littles and tons of fun for us adults! Will be coming back for sure!!! Thank you guys so much!
We truly had the best time, even though the weather wasn’t great. The host thought of everything. Even the ping-pong table in the garage worked out great during the rain! We hope to be back next year.
Lauri S.
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2024
Response from VrboOwner on Aug 28, 2024
Thank you! We are glad you loved this beautiful lake and treated our home as if it was yours.
First the lake! It’s super clear and shallow for yards. Easy for water sports and young children. Get up early and SUP or swim or row in peace. Then the hosts thought of everything. There was every kind of floating device to play with and life jackets if needed. The home was perfect for us. My elderly folks could have the master sweet with no stairs and we could be downstairs and not bother them. It was a peaceful lovely long weekend and we’d love to come back.
Stacy M.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2023
Response from VrboOwner on Jul 27, 2023
Thank you so much. I am so glad you loved this beautiful lake. Can’t wait for your return.
Lake Avalon is amazing! Don't let the secret out! The cottage was even nicer than the photos, great location on one of the most beautiful, clearest, sandy bottom lakes. Shallow water quite a ways out, great for floating and would be great for small children. Past the shallows is an area that is 3' - 4' deep or so, great for swimming and exploring underwater, my youngest grandson spent a lot of time in his goggles swimming there. We brought floaties with us, they had a lily pad you could use along with a paddleboard, kayak and rowboat. In the evening while we enjoyed our bonfire next to the lake we also enjoyed the great view of the stars and I'm pretty sure the Milky Way! We explored the waters off the dock in the evening with flashlights/headlamps looking for minnows and crawdaddy's (we only saw 3 crawdaddy's the whole time but quite a few minnows). Washer and dryer was great to have. The kitchen was nicely stocked with everything you might need. You can leave the beach towels home too they have a lot! One day was a bit dreary so we took a drive to check out the Ocqueoc Falls near Rogers City, got some ice cream in Rogers City then went up to Mackinaw City for dinner. Mackinaw City is a little over an hour away so a nice day trip. We also went to Alpena for shopping, about 30 minutes away. They do have a paddleboat which I was hoping to use but it seemed to have water inside on one side so it wasn't floating evenly. All in all a great place for a relaxing vacation!