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Clean, neat & attractive cottage on Michigan's most beautiful Lake

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A forested area with a dirt path leading through tall trees.
A two-story wooden house with a balcony and a chimney.
A living room with a sofa, a wooden chair, a small table, and a door leading to a balcony.
A kitchen with a central island, wooden chairs, a dining table, and a window with blinds.
A wooden staircase leading to a covered outdoor area with a brick wall and a wooden deck.

Reviews

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional

Highlights

  • Centrally-located
    You're never far from where you need to be with this convenient location.
2 bedrooms2 bathroomsSleeps 6

Popular amenities

  • Onsite parking available
  • Dog-friendly
  • Kitchen
  • Air-conditioning
  • Barbecue grill
  • Balcony

Explore the area

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Hillman, MI
  • Place, Avalon Lake
    ‪1 min walk‬
  • Place, Northern Lights Arena
    ‪43 min drive‬
  • Place, Ocqueoc Falls
    ‪49 min drive‬
  • Airport, Alpena, MI (APN-Alpena County Regional)
    ‪30 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

2 bedrooms (sleeps 6)

Bedroom 1

1 King Bed and 1 Child Bed

Bedroom 2

1 Double Bed and 1 Queen Bed

2 bathrooms

Bathroom 1

Bathtub or shower · Toilet

Bathroom 2

Toilet · Shower only

Spaces

Deck or patio
Porch or lanai
Kitchen
Balcony
Dining area

About this property

Clean, neat & attractive cottage on Michigan's most beautiful Lake

Our Hickory House Cottage with free cable (TV with DVD player) & WiFi. is located on the eastern shore of Lake Avalon with a sunset view on one of Northern Michigan's true gems. This Lake has been described by Riparian magazine as one of Michigan's most beautiful Lakes. Two full stories of open floor plan. The Primary Bedroom has a King Size bed, and the second basement bedroom has a Queen and a full size bed. Two full baths with plenty of privacy, a fully appointed kitchen including dish washer, Your private deck and dock provide trouble free sunning, swimming, and room to moor your own boat. If you bring your own large boat please have a conversation with the owner before you arrive. It is probably best to go to the public boat launch first (two doors away). Turn around space in the driveway is limited at the cottage . Kayaks, a row boat with outboard & a paddle boat are complimentary. Avalon is deep, crystal clear, spring fed & sandy bottom. This all sports lake features swimming, boating of all kinds, fishing & water skiing or tubing, with a nearby public landing and DNR boat launch complete with a boat washing station. Lake Avalon is located Northwest of Hillman MI (4 miles) which offers pizza, grocery stores, party stores, beverage emporiums, gas stations, a DQ & various eateries to suit any taste plus World Class Thunder Bay Golf Course and Elk Preserve which features viewing and tourist rides. Our Cottage is 1.5 hours from the Mighty Mack bridge & 45 minutes from Lake Huron. Numerous golf courses offer the very best in Up North recreation. Within one hour drive you can reach Alpena, Gaylord, Cheboygan, Harrisville, Lincoln, Atlanta, Rogers City or Lewiston. Lake Avalon is the Jewel in the Crown of lakes in this area so you might just come for vacation & stay here the rest of your life in a gorgeous four season setting.
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House Rules

Check in after 4:00 PM
Minimum age to rent: 21
Check out before 10:00 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: dogs less than 23 kg per pet (limit one pet total)
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Smoking

Smoking is not permitted
All pets will require phone or text confirmation due to area limitations, owner pets and possible additional fees
There are flexibility in the check in and check out days

Important information

You need to know

Property # 868618vb
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
On-site 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 that there is a smoke detector on the property
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher
This property has outdoor spaces, such as balconies, patios and terraces, which may not be suitable for children; if you have any concerns, we recommend contacting the property prior to your arrival to confirm that they can accommodate you in a suitable room

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 Avalon Lake. Enjoy the area's slopes with cross-country skiing, and don't miss out on the snowmobiling.
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Hillman, MI

What's nearby

  • Avalon Lake - 1 min walk - 0.1 km
  • Clear Lake State Park - 26 min drive - 30.8 km
  • Northern Lights Arena - 43 min drive - 61.0 km
  • Grand Lake - 45 min drive - 78.9 km
  • Ocqueoc Falls - 49 min drive - 68.3 km

Getting around

  • Alpena, MI (APN-Alpena County Regional) - 37 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Dairy Queen - ‬8 min drive
  • ‪Chauncey's Pub - ‬9 min drive
  • ‪Black Squirrel - ‬8 min drive
  • ‪On Top Of The Hill - ‬9 min drive
  • ‪Zimmer's Corner Cafe - ‬8 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Clean, neat & attractive cottage on Michigan's most beautiful Lake pet-friendly?

Yes, this property allows dogs (limit 1 total) with a maximum weight of up to 23 kg per pet.

How much is parking at Clean, neat & attractive cottage on Michigan's most beautiful Lake?

On-site parking is available at the property.

What time is check-in at Clean, neat & attractive cottage on Michigan's most beautiful Lake?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Clean, neat & attractive cottage on Michigan's most beautiful Lake?

Checkout is at 10:00 AM.

Where is Clean, neat & attractive cottage on Michigan's most beautiful Lake located?

Situated on the waterfront, this cottage is 0.4 mi (0.6 km) from Avalon Lake and within 3 miles (5 km) of Long Lake and Ess Lake. Brush Creek Mill is 4.8 mi (7.7 km) away.

About the host

Hosted by Gil & Laurene Potter

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Why they chose this property

Not rustic... very modern and comfortable with an open floor plan. Nicely appointed kitchen and two full bathes. We are the eastern most point on the Lake (gorgeous sunsets) with easy convenient access to the public landing.

What makes this property unique

Your own dock, deck and swim area... sandy bottom and shallow enough for swimming.
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