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Looking for a great family getaway in Northern Michigan? This place has it all!!

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Smart TV, fireplace, video games, books
Exterior
Smart TV, fireplace, video games, books
Fridge, microwave, oven, stovetop
Property grounds

Reviews

10 out of 10
Exceptional

Entire home

6 bedrooms3 bathroomsSleeps 16

Popular amenities

  • Kitchen
  • Washing machine
  • Dryer
  • Air-conditioning
  • Outdoor space
  • Barbecue

Explore the area

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Hillman, MI
  • Place, Avalon Lake
    ‪3 min walk‬
  • Place, Long Lake
    ‪12 min walk‬
  • Place, Ess Lake
    ‪3 min drive‬
  • Airport, Alpena, MI (APN-Alpena County Regional)
    ‪33 min drive‬

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About the area

Hillman

At this holiday home, you'll be 9.9 km (6.2 mi) from Brush Creek Mill and 22.5 km (14 mi) from Clear Lake State Park. Highlights at this holiday home include a kitchen, a washing machine and a fireplace. .Home features 3 bathrooms, a patio and a living room. In-room dining is easy with a kitchen that comes equipped with a fridge, a microwave and a stovetop. A Smart TV, a coffee/tea maker and a hairdryer are also available. .Sights within a 30-minute drive of this Hillman holiday home include Stevens Twin Sinks Preserve and Elowsky Mill.
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What's nearby

  • Avalon Lake - 3 min walk - 0.3 km
  • Long Lake - 12 min walk - 1.0 km
  • Ess Lake - 3 min drive - 1.5 km
  • Ocqueoc Falls - 47 min drive - 66.1 km
  • Black Lake Golf Club - 52 min drive - 72.6 km

Getting around

  • Alpena, MI (APN-Alpena County Regional) - 29 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Black Squirrel - ‬12 min drive
  • ‪Dairy Queen - ‬11 min drive
  • ‪Chauncey's Pub - ‬12 min drive
  • ‪On Top Of The Hill - ‬13 min drive
  • ‪Jacques Restaurant - ‬11 min drive

About this property

Entire place

You'll have the entire home to yourself and will only share it with other guests in your party.

Looking for a great family getaway in Northern Michigan? This place has it all!!

Beautiful newly remodeled 6 bedroom home on crystal clear Lake Avalon. Enjoy a relaxing getaway in the quiet setting of northern Michigan. The lake is perfect for swimming, fishing, and boating (bring your own, or we have a Bennington Pontoon available for rent as well, please inquire for additional details). Additional indoor amenities include; basement equipped with pool table, dart board, and arcade game with hundreds of games. Rental also includes basketball hoop, cornhole boards, kayaks, SUPs, hammerschlagen, newly installed patio with fire pit, charcoal grill, gas grill, blackstone, fully stocked kitchen, water trampoline, board games, and more.

Nearby golf courses, multiple lakes for fishing, ORV trails, quick day trips to Mackinaw, and more! Inquire for more details on local attractions!

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Property amenities

Beach

  • Beach towels

Internet

  • Available in the house: WiFi

Kitchen

  • Blender
  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Cookware, dishware, and utensils
  • Dishwasher
  • Hob
  • Kitchen island
  • Microwave
  • Oven
  • Paper towels
  • Refrigerator
  • Spices
  • Toaster

Bedrooms

  • 6 bedrooms
  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • 3 bathrooms
  • Bathtub or shower
  • Hair dryer
  • Shower
  • Soap
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels provided

Living spaces

  • Fireplace
  • Living room

Entertainment

  • Books
  • Games
  • Smart TV
  • Video games

Outdoor areas

  • Charcoal grill
  • Firepit
  • Outdoor furniture
  • Patio

Laundry

  • Laundry facilities
  • Washing machine

Comfort

  • Air conditioning
  • Heating

Pets

  • No pets allowed

Suitability/Accessibility

  • Smoke-free property

Services and conveniences

  • Iron/ironing board

Things to do

  • Billiards/pool table
  • Boat
  • Golf
  • Kayak
  • Snow sports gear
  • Golfing nearby

Safety features

  • Carbon monoxide detector not reported (host has not indicated whether there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property; consider bringing a portable detector)
  • Smoke detector not reported (host has not indicated whether there is a smoke detector on the property)

Policies

Check-in

Check-in time starts at 4:00 PM
Minimum check-in age - 21

Check-out

Check-out before 10:00 AM

Special check-in instructions

You will receive an email from the host with check-in and check-out instructions
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

Pets

  • No pets allowed

Children and extra beds

  • Children are welcome.

Events

Events allowed: family gatherings and birthday parties

Smoking

Smoking is not permitted

Important information

You need to know

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 and birthday parties) are allowed on site. Maximum attendees: 25
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 not indicated whether there is a smoke detector on the property
This property is managed through our partner, Vrbo. You will receive an email from Vrbo with a link to a Vrbo account, where you can change or cancel your reservation
Charges for extra guests may apply and vary according to property policy.
A cash deposit, credit card or debit card for incidental charges and government-issued photo identification may be required upon check-in.
Special requests are subject to availability at the time of check-in. Special requests can't be guaranteed and may incur additional charges.
    This property is managed by a private host, not a professional engaged in trade or business. Parties and events (including family gatherings and birthday parties) are allowed on site. Maximum attendees: 25.

Frequently asked questions

Are there any beaches close to Looking for a great family getaway in Northern Michigan? This place has it all!!?

The closest beach to Looking for a great family getaway in Northern Michigan? This place has it all!! is Seagull Point Park (37.5 km).

Does Looking for a great family getaway in Northern Michigan? This place has it all!! have a pool?

No, this holiday home doesn't have a pool.

Is Looking for a great family getaway in Northern Michigan? This place has it all!! family-friendly?

You bet! With amenities such as laundry facilities and a charcoal grill, as well as children's dinnerware and children's books, it's no surprise that Looking for a great family getaway in Northern Michigan? This place has it all!! is a winner with our family travellers.

Is there a free airport shuttle available at Looking for a great family getaway in Northern Michigan? This place has it all!!?

No, Looking for a great family getaway in Northern Michigan? This place has it all!! does not offer an airport shuttle service.

What time are check-in & check-out at Looking for a great family getaway in Northern Michigan? This place has it all!!?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM. Check-out time is 10:00 AM.

Are pets allowed at Looking for a great family getaway in Northern Michigan? This place has it all!!?

No, pets are not allowed.

Looking for a great family getaway in Northern Michigan? This place has it all!! Reviews

Reviews

10

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 17 out of 18 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 1 out of 18 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 0 out of 18 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 18 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 18 reviews

9.6/10

Cleanliness

Reviews

Verified

10/10 Excellent

Clifton E.

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

Great place!

Great view, lots of room, and very enjoyable.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Cassandra V.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Beautiful home and lake! Great for a family gathering and lots of room to spread out.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Renee S.

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

Family Vacation

Amazing get a way home on a beautiful lake!
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Gwen V.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Beautiful home. Lots of room. Large kitchen island so all 10 of us could sit around comfortably.
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2026
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Mike P.

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

Great up north getaway

Very clean, spacious and fun
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Sue K.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
My family and I had a great time! The property is beautiful and had everything we could possibly need. Thank you Stephanie, and family, for letting us share your little slice of heaven.
Stayed 6 nights in Jul 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

kristy p.

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

Great stay

Host was very responsive and flexible. Cottage and lake beautiful!
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2024
Verified

8/10 Good

Carla G.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Lake Avalon was gorgeous! The house was very nice and as advertised. The property owner was very responsive. We had an amazing time.
Stayed 5 nights in Jul 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Manal K.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Spacious, clean, on lake, close to the city! Have has games and pool table. Fishing equipment and outdoor furniture with bonfire. I would come back again!
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Amy R.

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

Beautiful property

Enjoyed the peacefulness of the property. The house had everything one would need to relax and spend quality time with family.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Kelly C.

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

Visiting Family

We came to Hillman and met my dad and Grandpa who grew up in Hillman. It was nice to have a great place to come back to on the lake after family gatherings. Thank you for hosting us!
Stayed 7 nights in Oct 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Shawn P.

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

Perfect

Everything was perfect. The location, amenities, communication with owners. Couldn’t have asked for more.
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Traci T.

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

What a perfect location

This home has lots of space and was perfect for us to take our kids and grandkids. Beautiful home but the view , water and patio deck were what we enjoyed most. Absolutely loved the lake. Enjoyed playing cornhole and swimming most of the time. Kids loved the water trampoline. Owners r awesome! Highly recommend this home . U won’t be disappointed !
Stayed 5 nights in Jun 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Kathryn Y.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location

Family, Family and Family

Wonderful property for a large group. I felt like it didn’t matter what the weather was, we were covered for entertainment. It was beautiful for our stay, so we were in the water and on the pontoon!A couple of things that we had to go to the store for was dish soap and dish washer detergent and toilet paper. I thought the entire home had air conditioning, but it was only the common area. The bedrooms were warm at night. Those couple of things are not criticism, only making aware.Thanks for a fabulous stay!
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Jayne Y.

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

Beautiful Lake Avalon home- perfect for everyone!

Incredible!!! Stephanie and her family have updated this home beautifully. The way that the living space was utilized and updated could not have been better! This is a 4 season home! There is tons to do outside in the yard and in the rec room in the basement! We were in town for a family event and had a few questions leading up to check in, Stephanie was extremely and efficiently responsive with instructions and reassurance. The home was very clean upon arrival and when entering the home you are greeted with a open layout and a picture perfect view Lake Avalon! We will be renting in the future!!!
Stayed 2 nights in May 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Kyle E.

Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2025