10/10 Excellent
Alan M.
12 April 2024
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, listing accuracy
Enjoyable stay
Alan M.
Stayed 4 nights in May 2023
Entire home
Pet Friendly - No Cleaning Fee - Centrally Located Within Lower Northwest Mich.
Pet Friendly - No Cleaning Fee - Centrally Located Within Lower Northwest Mich.
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Reviews
9.6 out of 10 Exceptional
1 bedroom1 bathroomSleeps 674 sq m
Popular amenities
Explore the area
copemish, MI
- Crystal Mountain7 min drive
- Mountain Ridge Golf Course8 min drive
- Michigan Legacy Art Park11 min drive
- Manistee, MI (MBL-Manistee County-Blacker)47 min drive
Rooms & beds
1 bedroom (sleeps 6)
Bedroom
1 Queen Bed
1 bathroom
Bathroom 1
Bathtub or shower · Toilet
Spaces
Deck or patio
Kitchen
Garden
Dining Area
About this property
Pet Friendly - No Cleaning Fee - Centrally Located Within Lower Northwest Mich.
Property manager
Dusty Myers
Premier Host
Languages
English
Amenities
Kitchen
Washer
Dryer
Pet-friendly
Free WiFi
Air conditioning
Cozy, quiet and unique mini log cabin in the woods of Northern Michigan.
Cozy, quiet and unique mini log cabin in the woods of Northern Michigan.
Kitchen
Pet-friendly
Free WiFi
Outdoor space
9.8 out of 10, (10 reviews)
House Rules
Check in after 4:00 PM
Minimum age to rent: 21
Check out before 11:00 AM
Children
Children allowed: ages 0–17
Events
No events allowed
Pets
Pets allowed: dogs and cats (limit 3 total)
Smoking
Smoking is not permitted
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
On-site parties or group events are strictly prohibited
Host has indicated that there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property
Host has indicated that there is a smoke detector on the property
Safety features at this property include a deadlock
We should mention
A car is required for transport to and from this property
About the area
Copemish
Located in Copemish, this cottage is in a rural area. Michigan Legacy Art Park and Kresge Auditorium are cultural highlights, and some of the area's landmarks include Elizabeth Lane Oliver Center for the Arts and Frankfort Light. Make sure you get close to the area's animals with activities such as game walks and birdwatching.
copemish, MI
What's nearby
- Crystal Mountain - 7 min drive
- Mountain Ridge Golf Course - 8 min drive
- Michigan Legacy Art Park - 11 min drive
- Interlochen Center for the Arts - 28 min drive
- Arcadia Bluffs Golf Course - 37 min drive
Getting around
Restaurants
- Geno's - 6 min drive
- Iron Fish Distillery - 13 min drive
- Thistle Pub & Grille - 7 min drive
- Rosie's Country Cafe - 3 min drive
- The 231 Bar & Grill - 3 min drive
Frequently asked questions
Reviews
9.6
Exceptional
Reviews are presented in chronological order, subject to a moderation process, and verified unless otherwise labelled.
Learn moreOpens in a new window9.8/10
Cleanliness
10/10
Staff & service
10/10
Amenities
10/10
Property conditions & facilities
10/10
Eco-friendliness
10/10
Check-in
9.8/10
Communication
9.4/10
Location
9.8/10
Listing accuracy
Reviews
8/10 Good
Patricia S.
21 February 2024
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, listing accuracy
Wonderful place to rest for a gew days. Jus t what we needed. Thank you that we could bring our cat
Patricia S.
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2024
10/10 Excellent
Gino A.
20 February 2024
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Awesome!
Gino A.
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2024
10/10 Excellent
Evgeny
14 February 2024
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities, communication
Evgeny
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2024
10/10 Excellent
pam s.
18 January 2024
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Winter wonderland
pam s.
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2024
About the host
Hosted by Dusty Myers
Don and Shirley previously owned the Copemish Hardware Store and raised their family, including son and co-owner Dusty, in the home on the adjacent property, Hilltop House. Dusty's wife Mary has more recently joined the family business. We take great pride of ownership in maintaining this cottage and sharing this beautiful area with our guests.
Why they chose this property
The Myers family has owned the nearby property atop "Pickle Hill," named for a pickle processing facility once located at the base of its western slope, since the mid 70s. In the 80s, we purchased the meadow across the road and what became our family home, Hilltop House. It only made sense for us to buy George's Hilltop Retreat, when our neighbors George and Zelda Zendra decided to sell in 2005.
Up to that point, the property had been in George's family for quite some time. His extended family used to gather here to play cards, gather around the bonfire, and enjoy one another’s company – much like we do today! It is our understanding that Zelda grew up in the farmhouse across the meadow, now called Hilltop House, and that her parents, the Gibbs, lived in the farmhouse in the 1940s and 50s, until the time they died. It was in the late 60s that George and Zelda inherited the home. They lived in Muskegon and enjoyed the property as their “up north” retreat, a base for activities like skiing, hiking, canoeing, and fishing.
George, Zelda, and her parents moved two 1930s buildings from a Civilian Conservation Corps (CCC) logging camp located in Brethren, about twenty minutes south in the Manistee National Forest. One was the storage shed now connected to the sauna building. The other was moved to the farmhouse across the meadow where Zelda’s parents lived, and it housed a sauna for a time. A few other such buildings, from the CCC camp, can be spotted around the local area. In the late 1980s, George and Zelda built a sauna in the outbuilding and added the bedroom, the bay window area, and a deck to the back of the house. It was around that time Don and Shirley purchased Zelda’s family home across the meadow, where Dusty and his sister grew up.
Up to that point, the property had been in George's family for quite some time. His extended family used to gather here to play cards, gather around the bonfire, and enjoy one another’s company – much like we do today! It is our understanding that Zelda grew up in the farmhouse across the meadow, now called Hilltop House, and that her parents, the Gibbs, lived in the farmhouse in the 1940s and 50s, until the time they died. It was in the late 60s that George and Zelda inherited the home. They lived in Muskegon and enjoyed the property as their “up north” retreat, a base for activities like skiing, hiking, canoeing, and fishing.
George, Zelda, and her parents moved two 1930s buildings from a Civilian Conservation Corps (CCC) logging camp located in Brethren, about twenty minutes south in the Manistee National Forest. One was the storage shed now connected to the sauna building. The other was moved to the farmhouse across the meadow where Zelda’s parents lived, and it housed a sauna for a time. A few other such buildings, from the CCC camp, can be spotted around the local area. In the late 1980s, George and Zelda built a sauna in the outbuilding and added the bedroom, the bay window area, and a deck to the back of the house. It was around that time Don and Shirley purchased Zelda’s family home across the meadow, where Dusty and his sister grew up.
What makes this property unique
At George’s Hilltop Retreat, we hope you’ll enjoy grilling and sharing meals, gathering round the bonfire, playing games with family and friends, relaxing in the sauna, and more. You are welcome to walk in the meadow across the road. Following the paths up Pickle Hill leads to splendid views of Crystal Mountain to the west. Dogs and kids of all ages will love running, walking, snowshoeing, and playing on the surrounding 10 acres.
George’s Hilltop Retreat is one of three properties available from the Myers family. The other two include Hilltop House across the meadow and a one-bedroom loft apartment (Hilltop Loft) above the garage on the far side of the farmhouse. When bundled together, the three homes offer a great option for extended family get-togethers.
Inside the home, we love the roomy and recently updated kitchen with the charm of old-timey Hoosier hutch and sturdy kitchen table. The firm Tempur-Pedic mattress in the bedroom and the rustic sauna offer rest and relaxation after a long day of skiing or romping in the woods. The freestanding gas stove in the living room makes for cozy lounging in the winter.
George’s Hilltop Retreat is one of three properties available from the Myers family. The other two include Hilltop House across the meadow and a one-bedroom loft apartment (Hilltop Loft) above the garage on the far side of the farmhouse. When bundled together, the three homes offer a great option for extended family get-togethers.
Inside the home, we love the roomy and recently updated kitchen with the charm of old-timey Hoosier hutch and sturdy kitchen table. The firm Tempur-Pedic mattress in the bedroom and the rustic sauna offer rest and relaxation after a long day of skiing or romping in the woods. The freestanding gas stove in the living room makes for cozy lounging in the winter.
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