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Newly Remodeled! Peaceful and Private Lakefront, The Avalon Sunshine Cottage

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A wooden deck with white chairs and a patterned rug, overlooking a calm lake at dusk.
A wooden staircase leading up to a platform surrounded by trees.
A cozy living room with a fireplace, wooden ceiling beams, and a large window.
A cozy living room with a fireplace, a sofa, a chair, and a coffee table.
A cabin with a deck and chairs by a lake, surrounded by trees.

Reviews

10 out of 10
Exceptional

Highlights

  • The great outdoors

    Guests love the outdoor space here.

  • Sledding nearby

    A rare find — snowy slopes for sledding are just minutes away.

  • Centrally-located

    You're never far from where you need to be with this convenient location.
3 bedrooms2 bathroomsSleeps 10

Popular amenities

  • Onsite parking available
  • Kitchen
  • Washing machine
  • Barbecue
  • Deck or patio
  • Free Wi-Fi

Explore the area

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Hillman, MI
  • Place, Avalon Lake
    ‪1 min walk‬
  • Place, Brush Creek Mill
    ‪9 min drive‬
  • Place, Ocqueoc Falls
    ‪48 min drive‬
  • Airport, Alpena, MI (APN-Alpena County Regional)
    ‪30 min drive‬

Where you'll sleep

3 bedrooms (sleeps 10)

Bedroom 1

1 Queen Bed

Bedroom 2

2 Queen Beds

Bedroom 3

1 Queen Bed and 1 Single Bunk Bed

2 bathrooms

Bathroom 1

Towels provided · Toilet · Shower only

Bathroom 2

Towels provided · Bathtub or shower · Toilet

Spaces

Deck or patio
Porch or lanai
Kitchen
Outdoor play area

About this property

Newly Remodeled! Peaceful and Private Lakefront, The Avalon Sunshine Cottage

Enjoy a peaceful, private, woodsy setting with your own private dock and beach, along with breathtaking lake, sunrise, and sunset views. This 3 bedroom, 2 bathroom lakefront home features a great room with wood vaulted ceiling, which is perfect for gathering with family and friends. Dining, great room seating, and beds will accommodate 8 adults comfortably, up to 10 with children.

The property is newly remodeled with a washer & dryer, dishwasher, coffee bar, and two new bathrooms. Kitchen basics are available for cooking and basic needs, along with linens including bedding, bath towels, and beach towels. Wifi and a desk area are available for any work or streaming needs. A fully stocked game, puzzle, book, and toy cupboard will entertain all ages. A portable high chair and pack-n-play make your stay with kids easier.

Lake Avalon is a crystal clear, Caribbean blue, sandy bottom lake, approximately five miles around. It is perfect for swimming, relaxing on the dock, and paddling in the kayaks. There is plenty of space to tie your pontoon boat, water ski boat, fishing boat, or jet skis to the dock, with a public access just around the corner.

Other favorite ways to relax are rocking in chairs on the covered porch overlooking the lake, enjoying s'mores over the campfire, or touring nearby Hillman and neighboring towns. This vacation rental will please any time of the year!

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House Rules

Check in after 4:00 PM

Minimum age to rent: 25

Check out before 11:00 AM

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Children

Children allowed: ages 0–17

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Events

No events allowed

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Pets

No pets allowed

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Smoking

Smoking is not permitted

Check-out instructions

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

Load and start the dishwasher

Gather used towels

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

Turn off the lights and lock the doors

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

No Fireworks

No Flushing anything other than toilet paper and natural waste. No flushing any type of wipes, tissues, hygiene products, etc. No solids in disposal.

No diving off dock. Life jackets must be worn in boats and kayaks.

Important information

You need to know

Property # 3898253vb
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 fire extinguisher and a deadlock

About the area

Hillman

Located in Hillman, this holiday home is on the waterfront. Brush Creek Mill and Elowsky Mill are local landmarks, and the area's natural beauty can be seen at Clear Lake State Park and Avalon Lake. Jet skiing and kayaking offer great chances to get out on the surrounding water, or you can seek out an adventure with hunting and hiking nearby.
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Hillman, MI

What's nearby

  • Avalon Lake - 1 min walk - 0.1 km
  • Brush Creek Mill - 9 min drive - 9.8 km
  • Grand Lake - 44 min drive - 78.5 km
  • Onaway State Park - 48 min drive - 70.7 km
  • Ocqueoc Falls - 48 min drive - 64.6 km

Getting around

  • Alpena, MI (APN-Alpena County Regional) - 26 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Dairy Queen - ‬8 min drive
  • ‪Chauncey's Pub - ‬9 min drive
  • ‪On Top Of The Hill - ‬10 min drive
  • ‪Black Squirrel - ‬8 min drive
  • ‪Jimmers Hi-Way Bar - ‬9 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Newly Remodeled! Peaceful and Private Lakefront, The Avalon Sunshine Cottage pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

How much is parking at Newly Remodeled! Peaceful and Private Lakefront, The Avalon Sunshine Cottage?

On-site parking is available at the property.

What time is check-in at Newly Remodeled! Peaceful and Private Lakefront, The Avalon Sunshine Cottage?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Newly Remodeled! Peaceful and Private Lakefront, The Avalon Sunshine Cottage?

Checkout is at 11:00 AM.

Where is Newly Remodeled! Peaceful and Private Lakefront, The Avalon Sunshine Cottage located?

This family-friendly Hillman holiday home is located on the waterfront, within 3 mi (5 km) of Avalon Lake, Long Lake and Ess Lake. Brush Creek Mill is 4.8 mi (7.7 km) away.

Reviews

10

Exceptional

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10/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

9.8/10

Location

9.8/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
The Avalon sunshine cottage was perfect for our family’s vacation! It was clean, had everything we needed, and the lake is just beautiful! The host was very responsive and easy to work with. We made some wonderful memories while enjoying the peaceful setting and hope to return again!
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Beautiful property

Lots of steps but well worth the property and is view.
Stayed 11 nights in Oct 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Absolutely Fabulous!

Fantastic property! After having to make a last minute reservation, the host was just wonderful! This was a beautiful cabin and Lake Avalon is just as gorgeous as we remembered. Highly recommend this property and hope to return soon.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Great Spot!

We LOVED this cottage and our time on Lake Avalon. I feel like we found a secret gem. We have a big family with five kids ages 16 to 3 months and everyone had a great time! The cottage has old classic up north charm with modern upgrades (like new washer and dryer) that made our stay! Plenty of extra linens, kitchen ware and everything we needed. Everything was meticulously labeled and organized (a dream come true for me).The views are unbeatable. The water is even more beautiful in person if you can imagine! Even on a chilly weekend, we made the most of it and paddled the lake.The host was available with one phone call when our door code didn’t work right away and she fixed it immediately.
Stayed 3 nights in May 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Our family really enjoyed this property. My favorite part was sitting on the back deck in the rocking chairs reading my book. The host, Jill, responded very quickly to any of my questions. The kitchen had all the necessities to cook as we cooked most meals. The Weber grill was nice, and right outside the kitchen door. The house was very clean. Both bathrooms were updated and very clean as well. We enjoyed using the kayaks and the solo stove. The beds were very comfortable. The only thing guests should be aware of is that there are a lot of steps. As others have mentioned the lake water is very clear and it is a sandy bottom. They have a lot of board games stocked, so our family enjoyed playing Monopoly and Scrabble. Checking in and out was very easy, we were sent a code a couple days before our arrival date. There is a nice stackable washer and dryer in the home that was very useful. You can tell the owners take pride in the home and and taking care of their guests.
Steps from the parking to the house
Back deck
View from rocking chairs.
Steps to the water
Stayed 6 nights in Aug 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Our new favorite vacation spot

Our family got a late start in booking our summer vacation. We are a family of 13, so it is not always easy to find a place that will accommodate us all. Then we found the listing for this beautiful cottage on Avalon Lake, and we are so happy we did. Jill was a great host from the beginning. She answered all my questions about the listing and was extremely accommodating. The cottage was perfect, very clean and well-appointed with everything that my family could need. Even with the whole family in the cabin we did not feel like there was not enough room. I cannot say enough good about the lake itself. It is just beautiful. Crystal clear and just large enough to play on the seadoo safely, but not so large that it ever got rough. We had absolutely gorgeous weather so our stay for the week was perfect. Two mornings we were greeted by a Bald Eagle that took up in a tree right next to the cabin. It was awesome just sitting on the deck and enjoying the beautiful view. This is for sure a place that my family will consider for another stay. Thank you Jill for sharing your piece of paradise with myself and my family. We made memories that will last a lifetime.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Stayed 5 nights in Jun 2026

About the host

Hosted by Jill Vigneau

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