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

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

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Exterior
Private kitchen
Living room
Pool
Pool

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

Reviews
9.8 out of 10 Exceptional
2 bedrooms2 bathroomsSleeps 6

Popular amenities

  • Pet-friendlyPet-friendlyPet-friendly
  • Free WiFiFree WiFiFree WiFi
  • KitchenKitchenKitchen
  • Barbecue grillBarbecue grillBarbecue grill
  • Outdoor spaceOutdoor spaceOutdoor space
  • Air conditioningAir conditioningAir conditioning

Explore the area

Map
Hillman, MI
  • Popular LocationBrush Creek Mill10 min drive
  • Popular LocationClear Lake State Park27 min drive
  • AirportAlpena, MI (APN-Alpena County Regional)37 min drive
  • Popular LocationOcqueoc Falls56 min drive

Rooms & beds

2 bedrooms (sleeps 6)

Bedroom 1

Bedroom 2

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 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.

Property manager

Gil & Laurene Potter
Premier Host
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Amenities

Kitchen
Pet-friendly
Free WiFi
Air conditioning
Outdoor space
Barbecue grill

House Rules

Check in after 4:00 PM
Minimum age to rent: 21
Check out before 10:00 AM

Children

Children allowed: ages 0-17

Events

No events allowed

Pets

Pets allowed: dogs less than 50 lbs per pet (limit one pet total)

Smoking

Smoking is not permitted
All pets will require phone or text confirmation due to area limitations, owner pets and possible additional fees

Damage and incidentals

You will be responsible for any damage to the rental property caused by you or your party during your stay.

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
Onsite 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 there is a smoke detector on the property
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher

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 Stevens Twin Sinks Preserve. Be sure to check out the area's animals with activities such as game walks and birdwatching.
Map
Hillman, MI

What's nearby

  • Brush Creek Mill - 10 min drive
  • Clear Lake State Park - 27 min drive
  • Ocqueoc Falls - 56 min drive
  • Grand Lake - 57 min drive
  • Onaway State Park - 64 min drive

Getting around

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

Restaurants

  • Chauncey's Pub - 9 min drive
  • Subway - 11 min drive
  • Dairy Queen - 8 min drive
  • Jimmers Hi-Way Bar - 9 min drive
  • Lickety Splits - 9 min drive

Reviews

9.8

Exceptional

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9.6/10

Cleanliness

9.6/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

10/10

Location

9.6/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Katherine G., Wyandotte, MI

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Lake Avalon Stay
The house is clean and most everything you'd need is available. I've never seen so many linens and towels! The area on the property is kept up with multiple seating areas and the hosts are super flexible & accommodating. The lake is beautiful, we would visit and stay here again for sure!
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

MINDI A.

Liked: Cleanliness, communication, location, listing accuracy
Disliked: Check-in
Doesn't get better than Avalon Lake
Kind, loving owners made this stay pleasant on a lake that is absolutely unforgettable! The home serves as a guest quarters for the owners, and worked well for a friend get together on the lake. The location is nice as it's an hour drive from a lot of other popular destinations like the Sturgeon and Au Sable rivers for an avid paddler like me.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Joy S., Midland

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Beautiful
Avalon Lake is absolutely beautiful! Gil and his wife were wonderful hosts, we had many of great conversations with them and their family. We had a wonderful time and look forward to the next visit!
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Gordon M.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Relaxing Cabin
The location of the cabin is fantastic, and Lake Avalon is beautiful!
Stayed 6 nights in Jun 2023

8/10 Good

Sandy R.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Good
The cottage overall was fine. First level was very cold. View to lake wasn't very good, and we were asked to make the beds for the next guests. Thought that was strange.
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2023

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.

Premier Host

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They consistently provide great experiences for their guests
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