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6 bedrooms, iron/ironing board, WiFi, bed sheets
Exterior
Beach nearby, beach towels
Game room
Fridge, microwave, oven, stovetop

Reviews

10 out of 10

Exceptional

Entire home

6 bedrooms4 bathroomsSleeps 14465 sq m

Popular amenities

  • Parking available
  • Gym
  • Washer
  • Barbecue grill
  • Outdoor space
  • Kitchen

Explore the area

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Hillman, MI
  • Brush Creek Mill
    11 min drive
  • Clear Lake State Park
    29 min drive
  • Ocqueoc Falls
    51 min drive
  • Alpena, MI (APN-Alpena County Regional)
    31 min drive

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

Kitchen
Washer
Dryer
Air conditioning
5.0 out of 5, Exceptional, (6)
The price is CA $490
per night
CA $881 total
includes taxes & fees
16 Dec - 17 Dec
Looking for a great family getaway in Northern Michigan? This place has it all!!

About the area

Hillman

On lake.At this Hillman vacation home, you'll be within 6 miles (10 km) of Brush Creek Mill and 20 miles (32 km) of Clear Lake State Park. Turtle Lake is within 20 miles (32 km) and Elowsky Mill is within 32 miles (40 km).
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What's nearby

  • Brush Creek Mill - 11 min drive - 8.9 km
  • Clear Lake State Park - 29 min drive - 25.2 km
  • Northern Lights Arena - 40 min drive - 48.3 km
  • Ocqueoc Falls - 51 min drive - 70.2 km
  • Garland - 54 min drive - 59.8 km

Getting around

  • Alpena, MI (APN-Alpena County Regional) - 31 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Charly O's Pizza - ‬11 min drive
  • ‪Chauncey's Pub - ‬11 min drive
  • ‪Dairy Queen - ‬9 min drive
  • ‪Subway - ‬13 min drive
  • ‪Jimmers Hi-Way Bar - ‬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.

Dream vacation home!

Beautiful waterfront home located on Lake Avalon. 85' of lake frontage available for use. Lake Avalon is one of the cleanest lakes in Michigan. There are no steps down to the beach plus there is great views of the lake from the tower that overlooks the lake. There are 4 kayaks, 1 paddle board and 1 paddle boat. There is a screened porch attached to the master bedroom to enjoy the amazing sunrise and sunset each day. There are 2 fully functional kitchens, sauna, theater room and pool table all available as well.

Property manager

Elizabeth Smith

Languages

English

Property amenities

Beach

  • Near the beach
  • Beach towels

Pool/Spa

  • Sauna

Internet

  • WiFi available

Parking and transportation

  • Onsite parking options include a garage
  • Onsite parking

Kitchen

  • Refrigerator
  • Stovetop
  • Microwave
  • Oven
  • Dishwasher
  • Paper towels
  • Toaster
  • Cookware/dishes/utensils
  • Blender

Bedrooms

  • 6 bedrooms
  • Bed sheets provided

Bathrooms

  • 3.5 bathrooms
  • Bathtub or shower
  • Soap
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels provided

Living spaces

  • Fireplace
  • Living room
  • Dining room

Entertainment

  • Smart TV
  • Pool or billiards table

Outdoor areas

  • Balcony
  • Barbecue grill
  • Firepit

Laundry

  • Washing machine and dryer

Comfort

  • Heating

Pets

  • No pets allowed

Suitability/Accessibility

  • Smoke-free property

Services and conveniences

  • Iron/ironing board

Location highlights

  • On the lake
  • On the waterfront

Things to do

  • Fitness center
  • Paddleboard on site
  • Kayak on site

Safety features

  • Carbon monoxide detector installed (host has indicated there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property)
  • Smoke detector installed (host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property)
  • Fire extinguisher
  • First aid kit

General

  • Unit size: 5000 sq ft (465 sq m)

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

Pets

  • No pets allowed

Children and extra beds

  • Children are welcome.

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: 20
Host has indicated there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property
Host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher and a first aid kit
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: 20. For guests' safety, the property includes a carbon monoxide detector, a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector, and a first aid kit in each accommodation.

Property is also known as

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Dream Vacation Home! Hillman
Dream Vacation Home! Private vacation home
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Dream vacation home! Reviews

Reviews

10

Exceptional

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Rating 8 - Good. 3 out of 50 reviews" "
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10/10

Cleanliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Patti R.

Liked: Cleanliness
A Wonderful Place for the Family to Gather
This home was perfect for our 11 adults + 2 kids with room to spare. The 2 full kitchens are great--both are well-stocked with cooking utensils, pots, pans, baking dishes, tableware, flatware, coffee makers, & microwaves. Bring your own plastic wrap, Ziploc bags, etc. For those with mobility issues, coming into the house from the driveway through the garage, you are on the lowest level, which has 3 bedrooms, a bathroom (toilet, sink, shower, sauna), kitchen with stools where you can sit at the island, family room (pool table, fireplace, chairs, table w/ 4 chairs), theater room, and access to the lake. To get to the main level, you have to go up a flight of carpeted steps which are built between two walls (last 2 steps are taller), but there is no handrail, which makes it difficult if you rely on one. You can get to the main level from the driveway by climbing about a half dozen wooden steps, for which there is a railing, and taking the walkway to the door. The main level has a living room, kitchen, dining room (seats 8), access to deck on lakefront side of house, master bedroom (full bath w/ shower and freestanding tub, fireplace, TV, access to exercise area), a bedroom with two beds (full or queen), full bath w/ tub/shower, laundry. Only access to tower room is a circular stairway. Fire pit is nice with 2 picnic tables and multiple chairs/benches. Patio on back of house also has table/chairs. The property was very clean; owner responds promptly. Lake is beautiful!
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Tia K.

Liked: Cleanliness
No place like it!
Plenty of room for multiple families to spread out, EXTREMELY clean, amazing TV/game room with theatre seating, beautiful views, hosts are incredible and so responsive, nice beach (hard to find!), lake is very clean and clear with sandy bottom, stunning master suite, two kitchens, lots of space for family games or to find a quiet corner by yourself and read a book, very cool tower room and other unique features create an adventure of a trip! Oh, and fire pit with nice wooden benches! And kayaks! And SUP! Awesome!
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Al M.

Liked: Cleanliness
Always Amazing
This is our 4th year staying at this absolutely amazing house with a beautiful lakefront view and beach! It accommodates my large family ranging from 62yrs to 2yrs old. Plenty of room inside and out. The inside has everything you need for your stay for cooking and preparing meals. The outside has lots of chairs and a shed full of outside toys and beach toys. There is also a nice picnic table and fire pit to enjoy singing campfire songs and making smores! The kids really enjoy the movie room when they need to relax a bit and unwind before bed. The hosts are very attentive and are there if you need anything. I’m so happy we found this place and plan on coming back to make many more happy family memories
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Sara F.

Liked: Cleanliness
Perfect Getaway
This house and property were perfect for our party of 11 adults. Lots of room in the house to spread out. Loved the 2 kitchens. Would stay again!
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Christine S.

Liked: Cleanliness
Beautiful home, beautiful lake!
House is great. Lake is beautiful. Owner was always available and helpful. If you’re coming to fish you probably should pick another lake. Swimming and tubing was wonderful and just what we wanted!
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Ginger M.

Liked: Cleanliness
Family reunion #15!
Our 2nd stay here! Can’t say enough about the great hospitality, cleanliness and comfort of the “Dream vacation home”. Our family of 15 enjoyed every minute of our stay!
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Robert T.

Liked: Cleanliness
Ice fishing weekend
One of the clearest lakes I’ve ever fished on. You could see down to the bottom at 20’ & watch your minnow swim around. House was great!
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2024

10/10 Excellent

Adam J.

Liked: Cleanliness
Amazing
We loved this cabin! The pictures do not do it justice. 10 out of 10
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2023

10/10 Excellent

Eric S., Saginaw Township

Liked: Cleanliness
Perfect 👌
Great attentive hosts! All the amenities! Perfect location! Worth the price and more 👌
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2023

10/10 Excellent

Pamela K.

Liked: Cleanliness
Great place for a big family!
The layout was perfect for everyone to have there own space. It is always difficult for our big family to stay together. Since it was November, we didn't enjoy taking a dip in the lake but the sunset off the lake was beautiful. We would definitely consider staying again.
Stayed 4 nights in Nov 2023

10/10 Excellent

Robert P.

Liked: Cleanliness
Rob
Quite spacious and plenty of activities! Great for special occasions
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2023

8/10 Good

Tia K.

Liked: Cleanliness
Perfect for family vacation
Property is extremely clean with great features and amenities. Kayaks and SUP; clean and clear sand bottom lake, awesome theater/game room, pool table, two kitchens - lots of large spaces to gather as a family and large enough to have privacy and quiet time. Kids love the lake and beach. Owners are fantastic - helpful, caring, responsive, friendly. We will be returning for a third season!
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

Karen C.

Liked: Cleanliness
Great spot
Lake and property were great!
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2023

8/10 Good

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness
Beautiful
The lake is amazing, crystal clean. House was clean and inviting. Plenty to do with the paddle boards and kayaks. Would rebook.
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2023

8/10 Good

Sally C., Grand Ledge, MI

Liked: Cleanliness
Family Vacay 2023!
This was our second time renting this property. We had so much fun together. So much space and there was nothing we lacked for. We did miss getting to use the pontoon much due to something faulty, we were really looking forward to some group rides with the littles. However it didn’t stop up from all the other things there were to do! It truly was a success! Thank you
Stayed 5 nights in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

Michele M.

Liked: Cleanliness
Family Vacay!
We had a great time. The kids called it a mansion and loved the spiral staircase! We thought the lake was unbelievable! The water was amazingly clear!! Our neighbors were so kind on either side. Overall a relaxing time together that we cherished!
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

Al M.

Liked: Cleanliness
Hillman 2023
This is our 3rd year staying for a long weekend and my whole family loves it!! All my grandkids talk about how much fun it is and can’t wait till next year! There is so much space inside and out. Lots of beach toys, chairs, and most anything you need for outside. Inside is fully stocked with towels, kitchen stuff and plenty of room. I can’t say enough good things about it. Thanks for sharing it with us to make lasting family memories ♥️
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Ashley H.

Liked: Cleanliness
This rental = perfection!
This was our 7th annual family trip and we've stayed at several Michigan locations and this is BY FAR our favorite stay. Our group age range is 4 to 70 and it had something for everyone. The theater room, the pool table, kayaks, paddleboat, corn hole, TONS of beach and water toys were all enjoyed by all. The house is massive and had enough space for us all to spread out which can be difficult with a group of our size. Plenty of linens, towels, two well equipped kitchens, though we really only needed to use one because it was plenty spacious and we mostly hungout on the lower level. We were a little worried about not having AC but it was a non-issue, even with highs in the upper 80s. Avalon Lake water is dream-like, perfectly crystal clear with a sandy bottom. You won't find another lake like it! Highly recommend this rental for your group!
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2023

10/10 Excellent

Ron G.

Liked: Cleanliness
Great place to stay
The house is amazing . Plenty of room to roam never felt cramped in a small space. Everyone that stayed there just had compliments how nice it was How nice it was
Stayed 3 nights in May 2023

10/10 Excellent

Patrick R.

Liked: Cleanliness
Beautiful Up North Lake Home
Pictures do not do justice of how big and nice this house is! Plenty of stuff for all ages. I stayed up here for a winter event with a group of friends and had more than enough beds and room. I imagine summers on the lake are fun as well. I would not hesitate to book this house again for a large group.
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2023

10/10 Excellent

Vickie C.

Liked: Cleanliness
Great family time
Everyone had a good time and could not believe the size of the property and number of rooms. The owner was easy to work with and responded quickly. Everything we needed was there. Would highly recommend to anyone considering staying.
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2022

10/10 Excellent

Ryan E.

Liked: Cleanliness
This is a great property with very attentive owners.
We had a great time. This was our second time renting and it was excellent. The lake is amazing and the house has all the amenities you need for a great vacation. Hope to rent it again
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2022

10/10 Excellent

John S., kalamazoo,usa

Liked: Cleanliness
family fun
Our extended family of 13 had a fantastic week at the Lake Avalon House. There was plenty of room for all of us to spread out but still be together. The sauna, massage chair, pool table and theater room were added bonuses. Although fishing was not the greatest, everyone enjoyed the beautiful lake. Kayaking, tubing, swimming and walking in the water around most of the lake was enjoyed daily. The second kitchen especially the additional refrigerator, was a godsend as we cooked most of our meals. This was the best equipped kitchen we have ever seen in a rental. We used the firepit every night and had the pleasure of listening to the neighbor serenading with guitar and harmonica. Everyone enjoyed their stay and look forward doing it again next year.
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2022

10/10 Excellent

Alison W.

Liked: Cleanliness
Best family summer vacation
We were sorry to leave such a Grand home and lake.
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2022

10/10 Excellent

Stephen S.

Liked: Cleanliness
Good times at Avalon
Easy process, good communication with owner. This was the best equipped cottage we have ever rented! Everyone had a great time and were happy with the setting and the facility. That's saying a lot when 13 people aged 22 to 77 can all be pleased. The lake is gorgeous: great for swimming and water sports. Thanks!
Stayed 5 nights in Jul 2022