Lakefront Cottage on Gorgeous Lake Avalon | Cottage in Hillman

9.2 (15 Reviews) |   4 Bedrooms  1 Bathroom  10 Guests
Hillman Cottage | Lakefront Cottage on Gorgeous Lake Avalon

4 Bedroom Cottage in Hillman

Welcome to Lake Avalon! This crystal clear lake is Michigan's best kept secret! Featured in the National Geographic as one of the cleanest lakes in the world!!! Fishing, boating, swimming or just kick back and relax. This seasonal rustic cottage has been freshly painted, has crisp a/c, has new stainless steel appliances in the kitchen and has some of the best views on the lake. It has a brand new dock with a huge seating area at the end (2025). Its nestled among the trees, but is only 40 steps from the water. Its beauty is unrivaled between the crystal clear waters, unbridled nature and picturesque surrises and sunsets.
The house is directly on the water with 95 feet of private lakefront footage, with a view like no other! The house, lovingly named the Treehouse, is nestled hillside in the trees with a perfect view of the lake from nearly every room in the house. Perfect for privacy and tranquility. The deck expands the length of the home and has ample seating for everyone. Sleeps up to 10, fully stocked with linens, pots, pans, Keurig coffee maker, Weber gas grill, cable TV, kayaks, canoe, paddle boat, washer/dryer, fire pit with firewood provided and optional add-on pontoon.
•Dock, 4 kayaks, a canoe, a paddleboat, a pontoon raft for the kids to jump off of all provided free with rental. •Available for rent...pontoon for $2,000 weekly. No partial rentals...sorry.
•Saturday to Saturday weekly rentals only. Check-in 4pm, check-out 10am.
****If this property is already taken for the dates you’d like or you need more space…check out our other listing which is directly across the lake. Property #3006062 (the yellow beach house). This property sleeps 15, has a/c, 2.5 baths and is $750/night.
Hillman is home to the ThunderBay Golf Resort. They offer fall color tours and elk viewing tours during the Fall months and elk drawn sleigh rides in the winter. The Treehouse is approximately 25 miles to Alpena (Lake Huron) and roughly one hour from the Mackimaw Bridge. Perfect for a day trip!
Sorry...no pets/animals allowed and NO SMOKING/VAPING!

Lakefront Cottage on Gorgeous Lake Avalon is located in Hillman. Lakefront Cottage on Gorgeous Lake Avalon provides accommodation, featuring Bedding/Linens, Fireplace/Heating, Barbecue/Outdoor Cooking, among other amenities. This Cottage features Bedding/Linens, Fireplace/Heating, Barbecue/Outdoor Cooking, to make your stay a comfortable one.

Lakefront Cottage on Gorgeous Lake Avalon has 4 Bedrooms , 1 Bathroom, and max occupancy of 10 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
TV
View
Ocean View
Balcony/Terrace
Oceanfront
Security/Safety
Sports/Activities
Bedding/Linens
Wellness Facilities
Fireplace/Heating
Entertainment
Barbecue/Outdoor Cooking
Child Friendly
Internet
Kitchen
Laundry

Facility Overview

Air Conditioner
  • Air conditioning
  • Heating
Bathrooms
  • 1 bathroom
  • Soap
  • Towels provided
  • Shampoo
  • Hair dryer
  • Toilet paper
  • Bathtub or shower
Bedroom
  • 4 bedrooms
  • Sofa bed
  • Bed sheets provided
  • Dining table
  • Living room
Kitchen
  • Microwave
  • Dishwasher
  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Oven
  • Paper towels
  • Refrigerator
  • Toaster
  • Stovetop
  • Blender
Laundry
  • Near laundromat
  • Washing machine and dryer
  • Laundry facilities
Ocean view
  • Near the beach
  • Beach sun loungers
  • Beach towels
Parking
  • Onsite parking
  • Onsite parking options include a garage
Pet Friendly
  • No pets allowed
Accessibility
  • Smoke-free property
Activities
  • Marina nearby
  • Power boating nearby
  • Birdwatching nearby
  • Boat on site
  • Wildlife and game walks nearby
  • Sledding nearby
  • Snowmobiling nearby
  • Kayak on site
  • Rafting nearby
  • Water tubing nearby
  • Jet skiing nearby
Entertainment
  • Games
  • DVD player
  • Arcade/game room
  • Books
  • Smart TV with cable/satellite service
General
  • On the lake
  • On the waterfront
Guest Services
  • Children's dinnerware
  • Children's games
  • Children's toys
  • Children's books
  • Playground
  • Iron/ironing board
Internet
  • Free WiFi
Outdoors
  • Firepit
  • Gas grill
  • Outdoor furniture
  • Patio
Security/Safety
  • 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)
Skiing
  • Cross-country skiing and snowboarding nearby

Policies

Check-in
Check-in time starts at 4:00 pm minimum check-in age: 24
Check-out
Check-out before 11:00 am
Child Policy
Children are welcome.
Event Policy
No events allowed
Pet Policy
Pets not allowed
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 carbon monoxide detector on the property host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property onsite parties or group events are strictly prohibited 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

Patty S.
Jul 23, 2025 12:11:36 AM
Review Score:   8
Summary: Great time! Great lake!
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