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Lake front beauty

Family-friendly stay with in-room kitchens in Hillman

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A deck with a table and chairs overlooking a lake, with a boat docked nearby.
A two-story house with a balcony, a garage, and a well-maintained lawn.
A room with a large map on the wall, a lamp on a wooden console table, and a view of the outdoors through a sliding door.
A living room with a brown leather sofa, a coffee table, and a chair. There are framed pictures on the wall and a lamp on the side table.
A dining area with a wooden table and chairs, a hanging light fixture, and a large window with a view of trees and a dock.

Reviews

10 out of 10
Exceptional

Entire home

3 bedrooms2 bathroomsSleeps 6

Popular amenities

  • Kitchen
  • Washer
  • Dryer
  • Outdoor Space
  • Parking available
  • Barbecue grill

Explore the area

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

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About the neighborhood

Hillman

On waterfront.You'll find Avalon Lake and Long Lake within a 15-minute walk of this Hillman vacation home. Brush Creek Mill is within 6 miles (10 km) and Clear Lake State Park is within 16 miles (25 km).
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What's nearby

  • Avalon Lake - 1 min walk - 0.1 miles
  • Long Lake - 15 min walk - 0.8 miles
  • Ess Lake - 3 min drive - 1.2 miles
  • Grand Lake - 51 min drive - 51.5 miles
  • Ocqueoc Falls - 53 min drive - 43.6 miles

Getting around

  • Alpena, MI (APN-Alpena County Regional) - 33 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Dairy Queen - ‬14 min drive
  • ‪Chauncey's Pub - ‬12 min drive
  • ‪On Top Of The Hill - ‬15 min drive
  • ‪Black Squirrel - ‬14 min drive
  • ‪Jimmers Hi-Way Bar - ‬12 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.

Lake front beauty

Twin Birches is located on lake Avalon in Hillman Michigan. Lake Avalon is one of Michigan’s cleanest and beautiful lakes. The town of Hillman offers a beautiful 18 hole golf course,restaurants and a DNR boat launch.
The Alpena Regional Airport is 25 minutes from the village of Hillman. We are 1 1/2 hours from Mackinac City where you can catch the ferry to beautiful historic Mackinac Island.
We are directly on the water and a few steps from the deck to the water and wood dock.
We have a paddle boat, paddle board, row boat, life jackets, ping pong table, darts, paddle tennis net and paddles, and a basketball net for you to enjoy.

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  • Washer
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Property amenities

Beach

  • Beach nearby
  • Beach loungers
  • Beach towels

Internet

  • Available in the house: WiFi (surcharge)

Parking and transportation

  • Onsite parking options include a garage

Kitchen

  • Blender
  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Cookware, dishware, and utensils
  • Dishwasher
  • Electric kettle
  • Ice maker
  • Microwave
  • Oven
  • Paper towels
  • Refrigerator
  • Spices
  • Stovetop
  • Toaster

Dining

  • Dining table

Bedrooms

  • 3 bedrooms
  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • 2 bathrooms
  • Shower/bathtub combination
  • Soap
  • Towels provided

Living spaces

  • Dining table

Entertainment

  • Books
  • Games
  • TV
  • Video games

Outdoor areas

  • Barbecue grill
  • Dock
  • Firepit
  • Garden
  • Outdoor furniture
  • Patio

Laundry

  • Laundry facilities
  • Washing machine

Pets

  • No pets allowed

Suitability/Accessibility

  • Smoking not allowed

Services and conveniences

  • Iron/ironing board

Location highlights

  • Near the marina
  • On the waterfront

Things to do

  • Arcade/game room
  • Bicycles
  • Kayak
  • Table tennis
  • Tennis
  • Water sports equipment
  • Basketball nearby
  • Birdwatching nearby
  • Fishing nearby
  • Golfing nearby
  • Hiking/biking trails nearby
  • Hunting nearby
  • Kayaking nearby
  • Motor boating nearby
  • Mountain biking nearby
  • Water skiing nearby
  • Water tubing nearby
  • Winery tours 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 (host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property)
  • Deadbolt lock
  • Fire extinguisher
  • First aid kit

General

  • Bicycles
  • Garden

Policies

Check-in

Check-in time starts at 4:00 PM
Contactless check-in available

Check-out

Check-out before 11:00 AM
Contactless check-out available

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

Check-out instructions

The host requires you complete the following before checking out:
Start the dishwasher
Strip any used beds and gather used towels
Take out the trash
Turn off the lights and return the keys
The trash bin is located at the top of the driveway
Failure to complete these may result in a negative review from the host.

Pets

  • No pets allowed

Children and extra beds

  • Children are welcome.
  • Note from host: We do have a crib, high chair and toys.

Events

No events allowed

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
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, a first aid kit, and a deadbolt lock
This property has outdoor spaces, such as balconies, patios, terraces which may not be suitable for children; if you have concerns, we recommend contacting the property prior to your arrival to confirm they can accommodate you in a suitable room
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. This property has outdoor spaces, such as balconies, patios, terraces which may not be suitable for children. If you have concerns, we recommend contacting the property prior to your arrival to confirm they can accommodate you in a suitable room. Onsite parties or group events are strictly prohibited. For guests' safety, the property includes a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector, a first aid kit, and a deadbolt lock in each accommodation.

Frequently asked questions

How close is Lake front beauty to the airport?

This vacation home is 23.3 mi (33-min drive) away from the Alpena, MI (APN-Alpena County Regional) airport, the closest popular airport to the property.

Does Lake front beauty have an airport shuttle?

Airport shuttle services are not available at this vacation home.

Does Lake front beauty offer free breakfast?

This vacation home does not offer free breakfast.

Is there a casino at Lake front beauty?

No, there is no casino at this vacation home.

What time is check-in at Lake front beauty?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

Is there free parking at Lake front beauty?

Free parking is not available at this vacation home.

Does Lake front beauty have a pool?

This vacation home does not have a pool.

Does Lake front beauty have a spa?

There are no spa services available at this vacation home.

How close is Lake front beauty to downtown Hillman?

This vacation home is 4.3 mi away from Hillman.

Lake front beauty Reviews

Reviews

10

Exceptional

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

10/10

Cleanliness

Reviews

Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Stunning Lake!

This was the BEST family vacation we have ever been able to have! The lake and the house are seriously beautiful! Perfect beach for our littles and tons of fun for us adults! Will be coming back for sure!!! Thank you guys so much!
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2023
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Thank You!

We truly had the best time, even though the weather wasn’t great. The host thought of everything. Even the ping-pong table in the garage worked out great during the rain! We hope to be back next year.
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

A little slice of paradise

First the lake! It’s super clear and shallow for yards. Easy for water sports and young children. Get up early and SUP or swim or row in peace. Then the hosts thought of everything. There was every kind of floating device to play with and life jackets if needed. The home was perfect for us. My elderly folks could have the master sweet with no stairs and we could be downstairs and not bother them. It was a peaceful lovely long weekend and we’d love to come back.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2023
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

The Caribbean in Michigan

Lake Avalon is amazing! Don't let the secret out! The cottage was even nicer than the photos, great location on one of the most beautiful, clearest, sandy bottom lakes.  Shallow water quite a ways out, great for floating and would be great for small children.  Past the shallows is an area that is 3' - 4' deep or so, great for swimming and exploring underwater, my youngest grandson spent a lot of time in his goggles swimming there. We brought floaties with us, they had a lily pad you could use along with a paddleboard, kayak and rowboat. In the evening while we enjoyed our bonfire next to the lake we also enjoyed the great view of the stars and I'm pretty sure the Milky Way!  We explored the waters off the dock in the evening with flashlights/headlamps looking for minnows and crawdaddy's (we only saw 3 crawdaddy's the whole time but quite a few minnows).  Washer and dryer was great to have. The kitchen was nicely stocked with everything you might need.  You can leave the beach towels home too they have a lot!  One day was a bit dreary so we took a drive to check out the Ocqueoc Falls near Rogers City, got some ice cream in Rogers City then went up to Mackinaw City for dinner.  Mackinaw City is a little over an hour away so a nice day trip. We also went to Alpena for shopping, about 30 minutes away. They do have a paddleboat which I was hoping to use but it seemed to have water inside on one side so it wasn't floating evenly.  All in all a great place for a relaxing vacation!
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2025

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