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Pet Friendly - No Cleaning Fee - Centrally Located Within Lower Northwest Mich.

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1 bedroom1 bathroomSleeps 674.3 sq m

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copemish, MI

Place, Crystal Mountain
‪4 min drive‬
Place, Mountain Ridge Golf Course
‪5 min drive‬
Place, Michigan Legacy Art Park
‪6 min drive‬
Airport, Traverse City, MI (TVC-Cherry Capital)
‪45 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.

a one-bedroom, one-bath, pet-friendly cottage situated on 10 acres of land. The cottage is recently renovated with wood flooring, newly tiled bathroom, flat screen televisions, and memory foam mattresses. Amenities include sleeping accommodations for up to six, a full kitchen, and outdoor sauna.

Located just five minutes from Crystal Mountain Resort, the cottage is centrally located between Traverse City, Manistee and Cadillac, providing the ideal base from which to explore everything the region has to offer. In the winter, enjoy downhill and cross-country skiing at Crystal Mountain Resort, snowshoeing, ice fishing, and snowmobiling (ride-in, ride-out access). In the summer, fish, hike, bike, golf, canoe, or spend the day at the beach, on the Manistee or Betsie Rivers, or at the Sleeping Bear Dunes National Lakeshore. In the spring and summer, hunt for mushrooms on the property and in the surrounding fields and forests. And you can always head into one of the nearby towns to enjoy the shops, restaurants, or wineries. Check out Ironfish Distillery just down the road in Thompsonville. Or try your luck at one of the nearby casinos.

Traveling with a bigger group? Visit our sister properties, Hilltop house (HomeAway #3486317) and Hilltop Loft (HomeAway #3486317), right down the lane. Rent more than one property and have space for everyone.

If you are seeking a relaxing atmosphere with easy access to some of the best Up North attractions, this is the place.

Amenities: Sleeping Accommodations for Six: 1 Full Bed (bedroom), 1 full-size pull-out sofa bed, 1 bunk-size pull-out sofa bed, 1 twin Hide- a-bed chair. Bedding and Linens Provided. Full kitchen (refrigerator, freezer, stove, dishwasher, microwave, coffee maker, utensils), Sauna, Air Conditioning, Satellite TV, DVD Player, Washer/Dryer, Deck & Outdoor Furniture, Fire Pit, charcoal
Grill, Trailer Parking (boat, snowmobile, jet ski, etc.)

Please note: There is a step down when you walk through the doorway leading from the living room to the bedroom, laundry room, and bathroom.

Attractions: Lake Michigan beaches, Sleeping Bear Dunes, Skiing (Crystal Mountain Resort for downhill and cross country, Big M for cross country), Snowmobile trails , Hiking, Fishing (Betsie and Manistee Rivers), Golf, Morel Mushroom picking, Hunting, Michigan Legacy Art Park, Interlochen Arts Academy, Casinos, Wine Tasting.

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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

Check-out instructions

The host requires you to complete the following before checking out:

Load and start the dishwasher

Strip any used beds, gather used towels and store extra beds

Remove personal items, remove leftover food and drinks and take out the rubbish

Turn off the lights and lock the doors

Please start a load of laundry

Take trash to the bin near the driveway.

Failure to complete these may result in a negative review from the host.

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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

About the area

Copemish

Located in Copemish, this cottage is in a rural area and near a water park. Michigan Legacy Art Park and Kresge Auditorium are local landmarks, and the area's natural beauty can be seen at Interlochen State Park and Huron-Manistee National Forest. Make sure you get close to the area's animals with activities such as game walks and birdwatching.

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What's nearby

Crystal Mountain - 4 min drive - 6.9 km
Mountain Ridge Golf Course - 5 min drive - 8.4 km
Michigan Legacy Art Park - 6 min drive - 9.4 km
Iron Fish Distillery - 10 min drive - 9.8 km
Misty Acres Preserve - 11 min drive - 15.6 km

Getting around

Manistee, MI (MBL-Manistee County-Blacker) - 47 min drive

Restaurants

‪The Thistle Pub & Grill @ Crystal Mountain - ‬7 min drive
‪Rosie's Country Cafe - ‬3 min drive
‪Waffle Cabin - ‬6 min drive
‪Iron Fish Distillery - ‬13 min drive
‪The Yurt - ‬10 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Pet Friendly - No Cleaning Fee - Centrally Located Within Lower Northwest Mich. pet-friendly?

Yes, this property allows cats and dogs (limit 3 total). Some restrictions may apply, so please contact the property for more details.

How much does it cost to stay at Pet Friendly - No Cleaning Fee - Centrally Located Within Lower Northwest Mich.?

As of 6 April 2026, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Pet Friendly - No Cleaning Fee - Centrally Located Within Lower Northwest Mich. on 17 May 2026 start from NZ$227, including taxes and fees. This price is based on the lowest nightly price found in the last 24 hours for stays in the next 30 days. Prices are subject to change. Choose your dates for more accurate prices.

How much is parking at Pet Friendly - No Cleaning Fee - Centrally Located Within Lower Northwest Mich.?

On-site parking is available at the property.

What time is check-in at Pet Friendly - No Cleaning Fee - Centrally Located Within Lower Northwest Mich.?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Pet Friendly - No Cleaning Fee - Centrally Located Within Lower Northwest Mich.?

Checkout is at 11:00 AM.

Where is Pet Friendly - No Cleaning Fee - Centrally Located Within Lower Northwest Mich. located?

Situated in a rural location, this cottage is within 9 miles (15 km) of Crystal Mountain, Michigan Legacy Art Park and Huron-Manistee National Forest. Turtle Lake and Hodenpyl Dam are also within 16 miles (25 km).

9.6

Exceptional

Reviews are presented in chronological order, subject to a moderation process, and verified unless otherwise labelled.

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

Another excellent day, as usual! Very, very clean, a wonderful yard, and the trails across the street are a favorite of ours!

We were very pleased with our stay and the amenities provided by our host. My kids and I loved the trail and the view it led to! We will definitely stay again.

Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025

Verified

10/10 Excellent

Andy C.

27 January 2025

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

Great place and great locations. Close to crystal mountain.

Our stay was wonderful

Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2025

Verified

10/10 Excellent

Courtney F.

7 September 2025

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

Pictures did not do this place justice. Our stay was perfection. Thank you.

Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2025

Verified

10/10 Excellent

Karen G.

25 August 2025

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

Cottage was exactly as anticipated and communication with host in response to a question was answered quickly.We all enjoyed this comfortable cottage, and use of the fire pit one evening.Easy drive to Iron Fish Distillery and so many great hiking trails.

Great place to stay for travel in northern Michigan! Clean, great for pets.

Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2023

Verified

10/10 Excellent

Susan

11 May 2025

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities, communication

what a great place! nice decor. the yard is fabulous. thanks!

Stayed 3 nights in May 2025

Verified

10/10 Excellent

adam m.

11 February 2025

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

winter retreat

This is a great place to stay in the winter. Close to skiing. The sauna is a nice touch.

Stayed 4 nights in Feb 2025

Verified

8/10 Good

Cindy M.

5 March 2025

19 October 2023

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

Great Stay

Have stayed at this house a few times. Never had a bad experience here. Great place to stay.

Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2023

Verified

10/10 Excellent

Nels L.

28 February 2025

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

Cozy winter getaway

This place was very comfortable and cozy. We stayed here during a blizzard and it felt like we were in our own world. Copemish is small and charming, very quiet, with proximity to some nice restaurants and Crystal Mountain. I would describe this vrbo as picture perfect.

Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2025

Verified

8/10 Good

Kimberly T.

12 March 2026

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

This was a very welcoming stay for us and our two dogs . . . We stayed two nights in March. Everything was well appointed, clean and cute. Easy to check in. Check out was a little more detailed but it helps save on cleaning fees. Hosts were very helpful, communicative, and left a lot of helpful info. The walking trails are well groomed and marked. Beautiful and pleasant to explore.Here's some additional helpful info: - Water is drinkable and tastes nice. - This is an older cottage and the subfloor shows its age. There is a notable slope and some uneven spots. For people with mobility or vision issues, it may be uncomfortable.- The sauna is a short walk from the main house and you do have to step down a-ways and there is no railing. Again, if you have mobility or vision issues, this could be uncomfortable. - The sauna has a draft. It's not a problem in the summer, but in winter it does put a literal damper on the experience. You have to sit completely on the upper bench. - The fireplace was a bit tricky to light and seems to have a little damage, though we did manage to light it with help from the owners and bit of persistence.- Many of the pillows and comforters seem to be down. It gives a great, luxurious feel; However, it can be a serious allergy trigger if you're prone. All that said, we would absolutely stay again. Hoping to see this place and all the wonderful plantings the hosts have done come summer.

Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2026

Verified

10/10 Excellent

Maddie C.

19 April 2023

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

Very nice place to stay

Clean, enjoyable place to stay. Everything was in good condition and pleasant. Our dogs loved walking the trails.

Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2023

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.

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.

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Copemish

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Nicole W.

Nicole W.

10/10 Excellent

Patty S.

Patty S.

10/10 Excellent

Aaron J.

Aaron J.

10/10 Excellent

Julie O.

Julie O.

10/10 Excellent

Sara P.

Sara P.

10/10 Excellent

David W.

David W.

10/10 Excellent

Shaunetta M.

Shaunetta M.

10/10 Excellent

Makayla C.

Makayla C.

10/10 Excellent

Andy C.

Great place and great locations. Close to crystal mountain.

Andy C.

10/10 Excellent

Courtney F.

Courtney F.

10/10 Excellent

Karen G.

Karen G.

10/10 Excellent

Anne D.

Cute place