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4 Seasons, Charming Lakefront Cottage on Ess Lake sleeps 10

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A cozy log cabin interior with a fireplace, leather furniture, and a staircase.
A campsite with a fire pit in the center, surrounded by chairs and tables.
A two-story house with a garage and a driveway.
A wooden cabin bedroom with a bed, a nightstand, a lamp, a ceiling fan, a window with curtains, a wall sign, and a toilet.
Property grounds

Reviews

10 out of 10
Exceptional

Popular amenities

  • Balcony
  • Toys
  • Barbecue grill
  • Air-conditioning
  • Refrigerator
  • Internet

Explore the area

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Hillman, MI
  • Place, Ess Lake
    ‪1 min walk‬
  • Place, Long Lake
    ‪5 min drive‬
  • Place, Ocqueoc Falls
    ‪55 min drive‬
  • Airport, Alpena, MI (APN-Alpena County Regional)
    ‪40 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

3 bedrooms (sleeps 8)

Bedroom 1

1 Queen Bed

Bedroom 2

1 Queen Bed

Bedroom 3

1 Queen Bed

2 bathrooms

Bathroom 1

Towels provided · Toilet · Shower only

Bathroom 2

Towels provided · Toilet · Shower only

Spaces

Deck or patio
Porch or lanai
Kitchen
Balcony
Outdoor play area

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About the area

Hillman

Hillman is home to this holiday home. The area's natural beauty can be seen at Clear Lake State Park and Long Lake. Spend some time exploring the area's activities, including golfing.
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Hillman, MI

What's nearby

  • Ess Lake - 1 min walk - 0.1 km
  • Long Lake - 5 min drive - 1.0 km
  • Onaway State Park - 49 min drive - 68.0 km
  • Grand Lake - 55 min drive - 84.2 km
  • Ocqueoc Falls - 55 min drive - 79.7 km

Getting around

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

Restaurants

  • ‪Dairy Queen - ‬17 min drive
  • ‪Chauncey's Pub - ‬17 min drive
  • ‪Black Squirrel - ‬17 min drive
  • ‪On Top Of The Hill - ‬18 min drive
  • ‪Jimmers Hi-Way Bar - ‬17 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is 4 Seasons, Charming Lakefront Cottage on Ess Lake sleeps 10 pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

How much is parking at 4 Seasons, Charming Lakefront Cottage on Ess Lake sleeps 10?

On-site parking is available at the property.

What time is check-in at 4 Seasons, Charming Lakefront Cottage on Ess Lake sleeps 10?

Check-in begins at 2:00 PM.

What time is check-out at 4 Seasons, Charming Lakefront Cottage on Ess Lake sleeps 10?

Checkout is at 11:00 AM.

Where is 4 Seasons, Charming Lakefront Cottage on Ess Lake sleeps 10 located?

Situated in Hillman, this holiday home is 4.6 mi (7.4 km) from Long Lake and within 12 miles (20 km) of Avalon Lake and Clear Lake. Clear Lake State Park is 12.3 mi (19.8 km) away.

Reviews

10

Exceptional

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

9.8/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

10/10

Location

10/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

guys hangout weekend

great place to stay everything was clean, it was all set up with everything we needed.
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2025
Response from VrboOwner on 7 Jul 2025
Glad you guys enjoyed your time! Thanks for staying with us.
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Clean
Stayed 6 nights in May 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Great Stay

Great property! Very private and quiet. Home was well stocked clean and very relaxing. Host was very informative and at the ready if needed.
Stayed 6 nights in Aug 2024
Response from VrboOwner on 7 Jul 2025
Glad you guys enjoyed your stay and had everything you needed. Thank you for staying with us!
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Best trip I ever stayed on the East side of Michigan! My sister just moved here to this lake annd came to visit her but nearby and it was the best spot to get a VRBO. It’s right on Ess lake. It has every amenity you could think of and more. So quaint and quiet. Legit 10/10. Would definitely stay there again and absolutely would recommend it. Great for kids! Had so many toys! Host was amazing! Thank you again!
Stayed 5 nights in Aug 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Beautiful, serene location

We LOVED our stay at Ryan's cottage on the lake. The lake house was immaculate with an updated kitchen and appliances and plenty of room for our family to spread out both inside and on the deck. We enjoyed the back patio and fire pit area and the kids loved using the paddle board and kayaks. Thank you Ryan for a wonderful week at Ess Lake. We hope to return soon!
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Ryan was very responsive to every text or email I sent.The fishing was good, taking home some pike, bass and bluegills. Very comfortable and beautiful cabin. The beach was exceptional for the grandchildren.Our four year old grandson loved being able to walk out so far and still be able to play with our one year old grandson in his float.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Amazing home away from home

We thoroughly enjoyed our week long stay! This cottage is fully stocked! Full kitchen with all the extra appliances and pantry with dry goods and spices. Extra pillows and blankets galore! So much room! Shampoo and conditioner, soap. Beach towels, bath towels, toys and just so much more! We were so sad to leave! Great communication with the owner and he was super quick to help and give directions. Lake access was amazing and was so shallow the kids had a blast having free rein. We highly recommend this cottage!
Stayed 5 nights in Jul 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Very nice place to stay. Clean and very nice kitchen area
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2026
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