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Left side Pet friendly, 1 hr away from Mackinaw Island, 25 min to Ocqueoc falls

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Dining
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Reviews

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional
3 bedrooms1 bathroomSleeps 6

Popular amenities

  • Kitchen
  • Washing machine
  • Dryer
  • Pet-friendly
  • Parking available
  • Barbecue grill

Explore the area

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Hillman, MI
  • Place, Clear Lake State Park
    ‪18 min drive‬
  • Place, Brush Creek Mill
    ‪33 min drive‬
  • Place, Ocqueoc Falls
    ‪60 min drive‬
  • Airport, Alpena, MI (APN-Alpena County Regional)
    ‪54 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

3 bedrooms (sleeps 6)

1 bathroom

Bathroom 1

Spaces

Kitchen
Dining area

About this property

Left side Pet friendly, 1 hr away from Mackinaw Island, 25 min to Ocqueoc falls

This home has been all newly remodeled into a duplex and you can rent either side or the entire home can be rented for additional charge. It has a locking door between halves that allow it to be opened up for larger groups to share the entire house or sides to be kept private. It is completely furnished, with a shared laundry. It is located on a maintained county road. It offers a quiet and tranquil setting You can enjoy the wildlife in the backyard, this piece of heaven is surrounded by thousands of acres of state land for all your enjoyment hunting, fishing & snowshoeing there are marked hiking trails we are located close to all ATV & Snowmobile trails there are many all sports lakes in the surrounding area for you and your family to enjoy.
We suggest that you call us for directions because the GPS does not recognize the location of this property it will take you in all directions.
we also suggest that you either have your supplies & Groceries brought with you or stop before you get to this address.
There are local grocery stores that you pass on your adventure to this location we just recommend you purchase so you do not have to back track once you get to the house.Also we are about 7 miles from a family restaurant & Bar called the EL -BO Inn located on M-33 North Atlanta Mi there also is a small party store that offers gas and supplies next to the restaurant.
We are located in the heart of Michigan"s Elk herd.
(This home is a duplex) we will place you on the side that Best fits your needs and group size. You can rent either side or the entire home can be rented for additional charge .
One side of the home has 3 bedrooms, 1 bathroom that is upstairs with a deck off the master bedroom downstairs is the ,kitchen,dining room,living room with a pool table. the other side of the home has 2 bedrooms, full bath, kitchen,dining room & a large living room , both sides have gas grills .
There is no smoking allowed inside the house. Smoking is allowed outside and please place your butts in containers provided. Thank you
Pack your bags and don't forget the Smores, fire pit and wood provided.
We also offer Guide service for Elk & Bear hunting.

Our prices include all fees. No hidden fees.

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House Rules

Check in after 4:00 PM
Minimum age to rent: 24
Check out before 11:00 AM
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Children

Children allowed: ages 0–17
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Events

Events allowed
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Pets

Pets allowed
Pets must not bark and must be in kennel w alone
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Smoking

Smoking allowed: in designated areas
Smoking allowed outside but not in the the house.

Important information

You need to know

This property is managed by a private host (a party not acting within their trade, business or profession). EU consumer law, including the right of withdrawal, will not apply to your booking. The cancellation policy set by the private host will cover your booking.
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 are allowed on site
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

About the area

Hillman

Hillman is home to this holiday home. Travellers eager for a bit of culture can stop by Onaway Historical Museum, while those wishing to experience the area's natural beauty can explore Clear Lake State Park and Stevens Twin Sinks Preserve. Spend some time exploring the area's activities, including wildlife walks, birdwatching and hiking.
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Hillman, MI

What's nearby

  • Clear Lake State Park - 18 min drive - 12.0 km
  • Brush Creek Mill - 33 min drive - 27.6 km
  • Onaway State Park - 43 min drive - 54.8 km
  • Garland - 52 min drive - 59.6 km
  • Ocqueoc Falls - 60 min drive - 64.7 km

Getting around

  • Alpena, MI (APN-Alpena County Regional) - 54 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪El Bo Inn - ‬22 min drive
  • ‪The Ranch House - ‬25 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Left side Pet friendly, 1 hr away from Mackinaw Island, 25 min to Ocqueoc falls pet-friendly?

Yes, pets are allowed at this property.

How much does it cost to stay at Left side Pet friendly, 1 hr away from Mackinaw Island, 25 min to Ocqueoc falls?

As of 15 Apr 2026, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Left side Pet friendly, 1 hr away from Mackinaw Island, 25 min to Ocqueoc falls on 15 Apr 2026 start from £88, 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 at Left side Pet friendly, 1 hr away from Mackinaw Island, 25 min to Ocqueoc falls?

On-site parking is available at the property.

What time is check-in at Left side Pet friendly, 1 hr away from Mackinaw Island, 25 min to Ocqueoc falls?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Left side Pet friendly, 1 hr away from Mackinaw Island, 25 min to Ocqueoc falls?

Checkout is at 11:00 AM.

Where is Left side Pet friendly, 1 hr away from Mackinaw Island, 25 min to Ocqueoc falls located?

Situated in Hillman, this holiday home is 6.5 mi (10.5 km) from Clear Lake State Park and within 20 miles (32 km) of Brush Creek Mill and Allis Township Hall. Onaway Historical Museum and Forest Township Park are also within 25 miles (40 km).

Reviews

9.6

Exceptional

Reviews are presented in chronological order, subject to a moderation process, and verified unless otherwise labelled.
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Rating 10 - Excellent. 28 out of 32 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 2 out of 32 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 1 out of 32 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 32 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 1 out of 32 reviews

9.6/10

Cleanliness

9.6/10

Check-in

9.4/10

Communication

9.6/10

Location

9.4/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

Verified

10/10 Excellent

Travis K.

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

Great stay

Great stay! Very accurate listing, Google maps lead us straight up to the door. Property owner was very responsive. Will definitely be back in the future!
Stayed 2 nights in May 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Cindi J.

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

Quiet and serene

Far enough away from town but close enough to get groceries. Very quiet! Loved our stay would definitely request to stay again
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Alex B.

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

Great stay! Quiet location.

This is a good spot to stay if you’re trying to get a little off the beaten path. It’s a quiet area and the house is great. We enjoyed some of the amenities like the bonfire pit and the pool table. The rooms were nice and beds comfortable. Would definitely stay again!
Stayed 6 nights in Jul 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

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

Owners were good to deal with.

Worked with me leading up to our stay. Gave a reasonable refund when number of guests and length of got smaller.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2023
Verified

6/10 Okay

Ronald D.

Liked: Cleanliness, location
Disliked: Check-in

Pros/cons

No AC! It was extremely hot in the upstairs. They have 1 window unit but the owner didn’t have it on prior to our arrival. No check in/check out instructions. Had to walk to the owners for WiFi password. The owners live right next door and one of their family was staying in the other side of the rental (it’s a split home). But the house worked for us. It is definitely in the middle of nowhere which was awesome for our activities, but not much privacy from the owners or neighbors.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2022
Response from VrboOwner on 25 Aug 2022
Excellent guest hope to see them again
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Christine H.

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

Break from hustle and bustle of big towns

It was perfect for our get away. Thankfully the television was there but signal was weak. Thankful for Wi-fi for phone service. A little bit of a jog off the main road.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2022
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Jeff S.

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

deep in the woods

The property was deep in the woods and very clean, it was a little difficult to find because my cell phone connection was spotty (VERIZON) but once we got there it was very nice. we rented the left half of the house and someone else rented the right side. they were very nice people. It is a perfect place to relax and go 4 wheeling the trails were amazing well groomed and not a lot of people riding up there. The owners live right next door which was nice if i had any questions or needed anything i could ask, but never came over while we were there, i did wave to them once. I loved this place an plan on renting it again. 2 thumbs up if you just want to get away for a few days.
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2022
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Julie C.

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

Peaceful, comfortable, pet-friendly, wilderness getaway

This property is off the beaten the path. The 6 mile drive off the highway on dirt roads was a little scary at first, but quickly became enjoyable due to the scenery and wildlife. We got to see a porcupine on one of our drives! The house is very well-appointed and the hosts were very nice people. The neighbors across the street too. The beds were comfortable and we enjoyed grilling out and listening to the night sounds. We heard a Barrred owl. The sky is very dark at night with no light pollution, and there is a fantastic lake 6 miles away that has a wonderful beach, and a bike path around the lake. We would absolutely stay again. It was perfect for our family and our doggie!
Stayed 5 nights in Aug 2021
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Gidas T.

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

perfect

Everything was great. Thanks to Clayton and Sherry
Stayed 6 nights in Jul 2021
Verified

2/10 Terrible

Lois R.

Liked: Check-in
Disliked: Cleanliness, communication, location, listing accuracy

Cheap is the exact thing you'll receive

This property seemed like a great deal without a far distance to our location over the weekend as we would have to make several trips to and from. Instead it was listed wrong and much further than they state on their page. The 7 mile drive to things "close by" is a 25+ minute drive and most of it is closed by 9pm. Also it's over an 1 1/2 hours to mackinaw when they say a quick 45 minutes. They had outlets hanging half off the walls, the coffee pot was never cleaned and had bugs living in it. The floors had dog hair from a previous renter all over them, the furniture was falling apart (literally wood and screws hanging out) and the faucet in the bathtub comes off the wall when trying to take a shower. The neighbor's of the duplex had 2 dogs that they would walk on our half of the yard early in the mornings and they would bark nonstop and wake our infants up extremely early. And all of that being said, the owner wont even come talk to you or respond to your messages if you have a problem but will quickly be rude to you instead. It may be an amazing price but trust me, you will definitely prefer paying a little more for a nicer place and closer location! Oh dont forget, they dont have wifi readily available and no AC....
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2021
Verified

8/10 Good

Steven B.

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

Peaceful stay

We really enjoyed our stay it was nice and peaceful with no distractions and my daughter saw a black bear walk through the back yard witch was a bonus.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2021
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Leslie H.

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

Hillman

Wonderful experience!!! Easy to book and the home was absolutely perfect for our family!!! Thank you for the great opportunity!!
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2020
Verified

10/10 Excellent

David M.

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

Great House

loved the location and area! Wildlife in the yard everyday! Hope to be back
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2020
Verified

10/10 Excellent

James G.

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

A Fun Getaway!

Great place to stay! Very comfortable bedrooms upstairs, downstairs laid out well. Great to have a pool table. Landlady & landlord very helpful. Nice trails very close. We walked our German Shepherd daily on them. There were deer in the back yard. We heard the coyotes yipping at night. Restaurants close by: great burgers at the EL-BO Inn in Atlanta. The extra cheese veggie pizza at Wood Winds in Onaway was a winner! We went sightseeing and Mackinac was a good day trip, and we stopped at some fun beaches along Lake Huron. We enjoyed our trip!
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2020
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Kevin F.

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

Great Quiet Place

My wife and I stopped here in the middle of our 2 week camping trip for a short dose of modern amenities (laundry, shower, etc). This was a perfect stop for us and our dog. The location is easier to find if you receive directions directly from the host. Not sure where google maps would have taken us. The house is located on an unimproved road. The road was well maintained and not rutted so there should be no issues regardless of vehicle. If you have ATVs this is the place you want to be. Ample parking for trailers and trucks and immediate access to hundreds of miles of trails. Excellent experience!
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Jody S.

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

Better than even expected!

Hosts were so accommodating and considerate to assure we had what we needed and were comfortable for our stay. More spacious than expected. Had everything we needed for stay but toiletries, food and clothes basically. Nice open yard carved into a wooded, secluded area with few neighbors. All county dirt roads to get back to the home; beautiful drive. As expected, in such a wooded area, no service and spotty wifi. Prepare ahead with written directions just in case. So, you can enjoy sight seeing in the area. Thank you for allowing us to stay.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2020
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Angela L.

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

Nice host.

The place is quiet. It will be nicer if the weather is not that warm.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2020
Verified

8/10 Good

nicholas b.

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

Nice house. Great neighbors. Hard to find. Seen bear and elk down road.

Great family place.
Stayed 8 nights in Jun 2020
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Cody N.

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

Great hosts great experience

Great hosts great experience
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2019
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Travers A.

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

Great place and location

Great place and location!
Stayed 6 nights in Nov 2019
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Chad F.

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

Great place!

Great place to stay and relax. Nice and clean. Close to miles of trails. Owners are very nice and accommodating. Will stay there again.
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2019
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Betsy K.

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

Relaxing

This was a great place to stay for a fall color tour! The winding County Rd provided our own personal "tunnel of trees" ❣️
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2019
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Jeff A.

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

Perfect for our hunting party and dogs

Great location and great people
Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2019
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Maria J.

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

Amazing

Great place to relax and unwind. No cell phone service, so be prepared to actually talk and spend time with family/friends/significant others. Boyfriend and I even talked about coming back to stay for a longer time period.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2019
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Jessica P.

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

Awsome

Great people! The atv/sxs trails are so close and convenient, no trailoring involved. U jump on the vehicle and ride right to the trail. Cabin was cost and the beds were great and clean. Also if u wanna see elk, drive right down 622 :))
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2019

About the host

Hosted by Clayton Raifsnider and Sherry Raifsnider

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We are a very out of doors type of family. We love the quiet and peaceful surroundings that we live in.

Why they chose this property

Get away from reality and come to god`s country for a while!!!

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