Clean, neat & attractive cottage on Michigan's most beautiful Lake | Cottage in Hillman

9.6 (39 Reviews) |   Pet Friendly   2 Bedrooms  2 Bathrooms  6 Guests
Hillman Cottage | Clean, neat & attractive cottage on Michigan's most beautiful Lake

2 Bedroom Cottage in Hillman

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 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.

Clean, neat & attractive cottage on Michigan's most beautiful Lake is located in Hillman. Clean, neat & attractive cottage on Michigan's most beautiful Lake provides accommodation, featuring Air Conditioner, TV, Laundry, among other amenities. This Cottage features Air Conditioner, TV, Laundry, to make your stay a comfortable one.

Clean, neat & attractive cottage on Michigan's most beautiful Lake has 2 Bedrooms , 2 Bathrooms, and max occupancy of 6 people. The minimum rental for this property is 1 nights, but this can change depending on the season you plan on staying. Previous guests have given good rated it, and VRBO labeled it a top-rated Cottage because of the excellent services rendered by the owner or manager of this Cottage, and has consistently provided great experiences for their guests. Most families or guests that use it recommend it to their friends and some of them are repeat guests. Cottage has a friendly neighborhood, and the Hillman has interesting places to visit. If you want to learn more about the Cottage in Hillman, such as places to visit and things to do nearby, you can check below to learn more.

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Amenities

Air Conditioner
Parking
Pet Friendly
TV
Balcony/Terrace
Security/Safety
Bedding/Linens
Wellness Facilities
Fireplace/Heating
Entertainment
Barbecue/Outdoor Cooking
Child Friendly
Internet
Kitchen
Laundry

Facility Overview

Air Conditioner
  • Heating
  • Air conditioning
Bathrooms
  • Towels provided
  • Hair dryer
  • Toilet paper
  • 2 bathrooms
  • Bathtub or shower
  • Soap
Bedroom
  • 2 bedrooms
  • Bed sheets provided
  • Dining table
  • Living room
Kitchen
  • Stovetop
  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Dishwasher
  • Electric kettle
  • Microwave
  • Refrigerator
  • Paper towels
  • Oven
  • Cookware/dishes/utensils
Laundry
  • Near laundromat
Parking
  • Onsite parking
Pet Friendly
  • Pet friendly
  • 1 total (up to 50 lbs per pet)
  • Welcoming dogs only
Accessibility
  • Smoke-free property
Activities
  • Kayak on site
  • Cycling nearby
  • Boat on site
  • Wildlife and game walks nearby
  • Water skiing nearby
  • Hiking/biking trails nearby
  • Fishing nearby
  • Scuba diving nearby
  • Power boating nearby
  • Jet skiing nearby
  • Swimming nearby
Entertainment
  • TV with cable/satellite service
  • DVD player
General
  • In a village
  • On the lake
  • In a rural location
  • On the waterfront
Guest Services
  • Iron/ironing board
Internet
  • Free WiFi
Outdoors
  • Firepit
  • Barbecue grill
  • Balcony
Security/Safety
  • Fire extinguisher
  • Smoke detector installed (host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property)
  • Carbon monoxide detector not reported (host has not indicated whether there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property; consider bringing a portable detector)

Policies

Check-in
Check-in time starts at 4:00 pm minimum check-in age: 21
Check-out
Check-out before 10:00 am
Child Policy
Children are welcome.
Event Policy
No events allowed
Pet Policy
1 total (up to 50 lbs per pet) pets allowed service animals are welcome, and are exempt from fees welcoming dogs only
Smoking Policy
Smoking is not permitted

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 host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property host has not indicated whether there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property; consider bringing a portable detector with you on the trip onsite parties or group events are strictly prohibited safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed 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

Reviews

Dawn R.
Aug 25, 2025 05:00:54 PM
Review Score:   10
Summary: The lake is beautiful and Gil was very helpful whenever we needed anything.
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