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Lakefront Cottage on Gorgeous Lake Avalon

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A room with large windows overlooking a lake and trees, a bed, and a small table with chairs.
A modern dining area with a dark wooden table, four woven placemats, and a potted plant.
A modern kitchen with wooden cabinets, stainless steel appliances, and a dining area with a table and chairs.
A spacious room with a large sliding glass door leading to a deck with outdoor furniture and a view of a lake surrounded by trees.
A cabin surrounded by tall pine trees, with a dock extending into a calm body of water.

Reviews

9.2 out of 10
Wonderful

Highlights

  • The great outdoors
    Guests love the outdoor space here.
  • Arcade/game room
    A rare find - fun for all ages with on-site arcade/game room.
  • Centrally-located
    You're never far from where you need to be with this convenient location.
4 bedrooms1 bathroomSleeps 10

Popular amenities

  • Garage parking available
  • Kitchen
  • Washing machine
  • Air-conditioning
  • Barbecue grill
  • Deck or patio

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

4 bedrooms (sleeps 10)

Bedroom 1

1 Queen Bed

Bedroom 2

1 King Bed

Bedroom 3

1 Queen Bed

Bedroom 4

2 Double Beds

1 bathroom

Bathroom 1

Bathtub or shower

Spaces

Deck or patio
Porch or lanai
Kitchen
Outdoor play area

About this property

Lakefront Cottage on Gorgeous Lake Avalon

Welcome to Lake Avalon! This crystal clear lake is Michigan's best kept secret! Featured in the National Geographic as one of the cleanest lakes in the world!!! Fishing, boating, swimming or just kick back and relax. This seasonal rustic cottage has been freshly painted, has crisp a/c, has new stainless steel appliances in the kitchen and has some of the best views on the lake. It has a brand new dock with a huge seating area at the end (2025). Its nestled among the trees, but is only 40 steps from the water. Its beauty is unrivaled between the crystal clear waters, unbridled nature and picturesque surrises and sunsets.

The house is directly on the water with 95 feet of private lakefront footage, with a view like no other! The house, lovingly named the Treehouse, is nestled hillside in the trees with a perfect view of the lake from nearly every room in the house. Perfect for privacy and tranquility. The deck expands the length of the home and has ample seating for everyone. Sleeps up to 10, fully stocked with linens, pots, pans, Keurig coffee maker, Weber gas grill, cable TV, kayaks, canoe, paddle boat, washer/dryer, fire pit with firewood provided and optional add-on pontoon.

•Dock, 4 kayaks, a canoe, a paddleboat, a pontoon raft for the kids to jump off of all provided free with rental. •Available for rent...pontoon for $2,000 weekly. No partial rentals...sorry.
•Saturday to Saturday weekly rentals only. Check-in 4pm, check-out 10am.

****If this property is already taken for the dates you’d like or you need more space…check out our other listing which is directly across the lake. Property #3006062 (the yellow beach house). This property sleeps 15, has a/c, 2.5 baths and is $750/night.

Hillman is home to the ThunderBay Golf Resort. They offer fall color tours and elk viewing tours during the Fall months and elk drawn sleigh rides in the winter. The Treehouse is approximately 25 miles to Alpena (Lake Huron) and roughly one hour from the Mackimaw Bridge. Perfect for a day trip!

Sorry...no pets/animals allowed and NO SMOKING/VAPING!

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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

No events allowed
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Pets

No pets allowed
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Smoking

Smoking is not permitted

Check-out instructions

The host requires you to complete the following before checking out:
Load and start the dishwasher
Gather used towels
Remove personal items, remove leftover food and drinks and take out the rubbish
Turn off the lights, lock the doors and return the keys
Be sure to clean and cover BBQ.
Make sure all dishes are done and put away.
Please put key back under doormat before departing.
Failure to complete these may result in a negative review from the host.

Important information

You need to know

Property # 2797301vb
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
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 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 snowboarding, and don't miss out on the snowmobiling and sledging.
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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) - 31 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Dairy Queen - ‬8 min drive
  • ‪Chauncey's Pub - ‬10 min drive
  • ‪Black Squirrel - ‬8 min drive
  • ‪On Top Of The Hill - ‬10 min drive
  • ‪Zimmer's Corner Cafe - ‬8 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Lakefront Cottage on Gorgeous Lake Avalon pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

How much does it cost to stay at Lakefront Cottage on Gorgeous Lake Avalon ?

As of 21 Aug, 2026, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Lakefront Cottage on Gorgeous Lake Avalon on 20 Nov, 2026 start from S$2,793, 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 Lakefront Cottage on Gorgeous Lake Avalon ?

On-site parking is available at the property.

What time is check-in at Lakefront Cottage on Gorgeous Lake Avalon ?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Lakefront Cottage on Gorgeous Lake Avalon ?

Checkout is at 11:00 AM.

Where is Lakefront Cottage on Gorgeous Lake Avalon located?

This family-friendly Hillman cottage is located on the waterfront, within 3 mi (5 km) of Avalon Lake, Long Lake and Ess Lake. Brush Creek Mill is 4.9 mi (7.9 km) away.

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