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South Bay the cottage on the point

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A pontoon boat docked at a wooden pier with a grassy area and trees in the background.
A kitchen with wooden cabinets, a granite countertop, a sink, a stove, and a microwave.
A bedroom with a wooden headboard, a quilted bedspread, a red pillow, a nightstand, a lamp, and a window with a view.
A small cabin with a porch, a door, and a window.
A wooden interior with a dining table, chairs, a sofa, and a red armchair.

Reviews

10 out of 10, Loved by Guests
Top 10% of guest reviews in this area

Highlights

  • Made for relaxation
    Top-rated for comfort — guests feel right at home here.
  • 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
  • Deck or patio

Explore the area

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Hillman, MI
  • Place, Long Lake
    ‪5 min walk‬
  • Place, Ess Lake
    ‪8 min walk‬
  • Place, Avalon Lake
    ‪16 min walk‬
  • Airport, Alpena, MI (APN-Alpena County Regional)
    ‪36 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

2 bedrooms (sleeps 6)

Bedroom 2

1 Queen Bed, 1 Double Bed and 2 Single Beds

2 bathrooms

Bathroom 1

Bathroom 2

Bathtub or shower · Toilet · Shower only

Spaces

Deck or patio
Kitchen
Garden
Dining area

About this property

South Bay the cottage on the point

VERY nice two bed room, queen beds, with two bath, extra sleeping area two twin beds. cottage sits on peninsula on Long Lakes South Bay just north of Hillman Mi.
cottage is fully furnished, includes row boat, use of kayaks, paddle boat, motor available to rent, pontoon boats for rent, there's over 150 ft. of private frontage, small swim area, private dock just outside the door to park your boat views from cottage are beautiful, covered porch, picnic table, fire ring,
Long Lake is a beautiful all sports lake, fishing for walleye, northern both large and small mouth bass, pan fish,all right out your door,
Sit on covered porch and watch the loons just a few feet away, often have bald eagles soaring over,
close to Brush creek trails and motor cycle trails, there are great riding trails available for those who want to bring their horses.

A easy day trip to the bridge, or take a day trip over to Petoskey are Traverse City, then return back to the quiet peaceful cottage for a nice camp fire, close to Alpena for shopping or dinning, Thunder Bay Golf Resort just minuets away, also close to Elk Ridge Golf Resort. Hiking trails right from property. Quiet private getaway. Guide service for bass available on area lakes, By Scott Franks

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House Rules

Check in after 2:00 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

Events allowed: family gatherings
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Pets

Pets allowed: dogs (limit 2 total)
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Smoking

Smoking is not permitted
to avoid cleaning fees, we ask our guests to be considerate of property, and leave property clean and in condition they found when arrived,
we ask our guests to keep the noise down to a level not to bother other property owners on the lake
although we welcome well behaved pets we ask that they are not left unattended, because of previous damage we've experienced no PIt Bulls (period)

Important information

You need to know

Property # 891423vb
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 (including family gatherings) are allowed on site. Maximum attendees: 10
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 Ess Lake. Discover the area's water adventures with kayaking and power boating nearby, or enjoy the great outdoors with hiking and hunting.
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Hillman, MI

What's nearby

  • Long Lake - 5 min walk - 0.5 km
  • Ess Lake - 8 min walk - 0.7 km
  • Avalon Lake - 16 min walk - 1.4 km
  • Northern Lights Arena - 49 min drive - 65.0 km
  • Ocqueoc Falls - 53 min drive - 70.1 km

Getting around

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

Restaurants

  • ‪Dairy Queen - ‬13 min drive
  • ‪Chauncey's Pub - ‬15 min drive
  • ‪Black Squirrel - ‬13 min drive
  • ‪On Top Of The Hill - ‬15 min drive
  • ‪Zimmer's Corner Cafe - ‬14 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is South Bay the cottage on the point pet-friendly?

Yes, this property allows dogs (limit 2 total).

How much is parking at South Bay the cottage on the point?

On-site parking is available at the property.

What time is check-in at South Bay the cottage on the point?

Check-in begins at 2:00 PM.

What time is check-out at South Bay the cottage on the point?

Checkout is at 10:00 AM.

Where is South Bay the cottage on the point located?

Situated in Hillman, this golf cottage is within a 10-minute walk of Ess Lake and Long Lake. Avalon Lake is 0.7 mi (1.2 km) away.

About the host

Hosted by Scott Franks

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We are Scott and Lori Franks. Long time residents of Long Lake, previous owners of Long Lake Resort and South Bay Campgrounds,
we are wishing you a fun and relaxing stay, we are available to answer your questions about local information .

Why they chose this property

well Maintained cottage with beautiful views from any window, has a private beach area to enjoy without being bothered by other beach users, totally private to you. large yard to let kids and pets run and play, out side lit area to clean fish if you have a successful day of fishing ,

What makes this property unique

On the south bay of the lake, much quieter , less boat traffic, than the north end, and again the privacy out on the point is one of the things people most often tell us they enjoy,
the dark skies make for great star gazing another comment we often hear,

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