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Affordable Cottage Steps Away From Lake Avalon

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Exterior
View Of Public Access Of Lake Avalon
Great Place to Lay Out, Play in the Water, Put in your Kayak/Paddle Board
Parking at the Public Access - Three Block Walk From the Cabin
Cozy, Open Concept Cabin

Reviews

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional

Highlights

  • Family fun awaits
    Top-rated for families.
2 bedrooms1 bathroomSleeps 4

Popular amenities

  • Onsite parking available
  • Kitchen
  • Washing machine
  • Air-conditioning
  • Barbecue
  • Deck or patio

Explore the area

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Hillman, MI
  • Place, Avalon Lake
    ‪3 min walk‬
  • Place, Black Lake Golf Club
    ‪46 min drive‬
  • Place, Ocqueoc Falls
    ‪49 min drive‬
  • Airport, Alpena, MI (APN-Alpena County Regional)
    ‪30 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

2 bedrooms (sleeps 4)

Bedroom 1

1 King Bed

Bedroom 2

1 Double Bed

1 bathroom

Bathroom 1

Towels provided · Bathtub or shower · Toilet

Spaces

Deck or patio
Kitchen
Garden
Dining area

About this property

Affordable Cottage Steps Away From Lake Avalon

This up north cabin gives you access to pristine Lake Avalon. It's just a three block walk away from a sandy beach access. The cabin offers a secluded feeling surrounded by trees but still close to the lake.
This is a great rental for multiple purposes.

In the summer stay here to be near the lake without the high cost of lake frontage or to have a home base while you sight see beautiful Northern Michigan. In the fall stay here to hunting or go ATVing on the numerous trails near by. In the winter use those trails for snowmobiling. There is plenty of parking for ATV/snowmobile trailers.

The cabin comfortably sleeps 4 with the two bedrooms but can accommodate a blow up mattress in the living room if you're not afraid of close quarters. Plenty of space in the back yard to put up a tent if needed.
The owners are near by if needed throughout the stay. Let them know if you have any special requests. They are more than happy to accommodate.


Cabin comes with wifi and a fire stick to watch streaming services. No cable TV.

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House Rules

Check in after 4:00 PM
Check out before 11:00 AM
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Children

Children allowed: ages 0–17
Yard is on a hill but house is safe for children.
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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
Not inside - outside allowed if you pick up butts.
All trashed to be bagged and placed in outside trash can - no loose trash thrown in outside trash can.

Important information

You need to know

Property # 4652821
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 not indicated whether there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property; consider bringing a portable detector with you on the trip
Host has not indicated whether there is a smoke detector on the property

About the area

Hillman

Hillman is home to this holiday home. Brush Creek Mill and Elowsky Mill are local landmarks, and the area's natural beauty can be seen at Clear Lake State Park and Stevens Twin Sinks Preserve.
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Map
Hillman, MI

What's nearby

  • Avalon Lake - 3 min walk - 0.3 km
  • Onaway State Park - 45 min drive - 69.3 km
  • Grand Lake - 46 min drive - 81.1 km
  • Black Lake Golf Club - 46 min drive - 70.4 km
  • Ocqueoc Falls - 49 min drive - 72.6 km

Getting around

  • Alpena, MI (APN-Alpena County Regional) - 38 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Black Squirrel - ‬9 min drive
  • ‪Dairy Queen - ‬9 min drive
  • ‪Chauncey's Pub - ‬10 min drive
  • ‪On Top Of The Hill - ‬10 min drive
  • ‪Jacques Restaurant - ‬8 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Affordable Cottage Steps Away From Lake Avalon pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

How much is parking at Affordable Cottage Steps Away From Lake Avalon?

On-site parking is available at the property.

What time is check-in at Affordable Cottage Steps Away From Lake Avalon?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Affordable Cottage Steps Away From Lake Avalon?

Checkout is at 11:00 AM.

Where is Affordable Cottage Steps Away From Lake Avalon located?

Situated in Hillman, this holiday home is 5 mi (8 km) from Brush Creek Mill and within 25 miles (40 km) of Clear Lake State Park and Stevens Twin Sinks Preserve. Rienstein Lake and River's Edge Golf Club are also within 32 miles (52 km).

Reviews

9.6

Exceptional

Reviews are presented in chronological order, subject to a moderation process, and verified unless otherwise labelled.
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Rating 10 - Excellent. 103 out of 124 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 16 out of 124 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 2 out of 124 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 124 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 3 out of 124 reviews

9.6/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Check-in

9.8/10

Communication

9.4/10

Location

9.8/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

Verified

10/10 Excellent

Jared H.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Perfect place for our weekend stay! Felt cozy
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2026
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Marc G.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
The Bear Den is a favorite for my son and I to get away to northern Michigan! It is clean, quiet, and gives all the feels of being up north! The host is so friendly and easy to work with!
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2026
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Melea H.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Clean rooms and great outdoors Convenient to northern Michigan
Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Jill W.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great stay peaceful
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2026
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Michael k.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Everything was great. Perfect little cabin for a fishing weekend
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2026
Verified

10/10 Excellent

John L.

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

Nice cabine great location

Cabin was wonderful clean and cozy
Stayed 7 nights in May 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

RA S.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Check-in was easy and the cottage is very cute.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025
Verified

8/10 Good

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
The house was clean and worked well for our needs. We would stay again.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Wayne S.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Very nice location the back Deck is Great to sit out on 2 deer went through the yard every morning.overall a very nice place.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Ronald T.

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

Nice little clean place

Nice clean little place
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Mary M.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Loved this space. Very cozy!
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Duane H.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Everything worked and the parking was very convenient to move stuff in. Lovely view of the lake. Every message to the host was answered quickly. Couldn’t ask for more.
Stayed 6 nights in Dec 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Amelia F.

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

Very nice place

I stayed here twice. Enjoyed the walk to the lake and sitting on the back deck looking at the stars.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Robert B.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Winter time fresh snow saw 11 deer out side window. Our friends from Netherlands loved the cottage an felt it was amazing experience.
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Kayla B.

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

Great place

Would stay again. My only complaint we had was the bathroom sink backed up and took awhile to get hot water.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Matthew P.

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

Property was hust as advertised! Would stay there again

Nice area with everything you need. Had a nice fire in the backyard !!!
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2023
Verified

8/10 Good

Bonnie G.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
We enjoyed our stay here. It could have been a little better if the coffee pot wasn’t so slow. Need mattress pads and newer sheets and pillows!The price is very reasonable.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Lise P.

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

Convenient for mackinaw and other trips around Lake Huron!

Very cute and comfortable
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Lauren A.

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

short stay

We rented this cabin for the weekend to attend the rally race that was in the area. It was perfect for what we needed!
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Anna B.

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

Perfect for a small family for the weekend

We love staying at this cabin. It's so convenient and clean, and is located in a great location for our needs. The owners are so responsive. We highly recommend it.
Stayed 3 nights in May 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Anna B.

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

Another great stay!

The house is clean, comfortable, and easy to get to. Working with the owner has always been easy, and they're so friendly and responsive. No complaints at all about this place.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Susan K.

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

Great Value!

Clean & Cozy, we’ll stocked kitchen, comfy beds, walk to lake. Will definitely be back!
Verified

8/10 Good

Gary D.

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

Hillman fishing trip

The cottage was nice and in a good location, close to several lakes.
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2023
Verified

8/10 Good

Richard D.

Liked: Check-in, communication, listing accuracy

Review

My Grandson and I were pleased with our stay at this property. I recommend this property to others and I would like to stay here again.
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Autumn R.

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

The perfect cabin

The cabin was cozy and cute! Honestly, exceeded all our expectations! Just a short walk to the water, and a back porch to enjoy the scenery. We are excited to know of a local rental we can stay at while visiting family up north, we will definitely be back! A from us :)
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2025

About the host

Hosted by Alysa Orlandi

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My husband and I have deep roots to Lake Avalon and the Hillman area. We bought this cabin for a multitude of reasons but right now we are enjoying renting it out to vacationers.
We live nearby in Alpena but spend as much time on Lake Avalon as we possibly can. My husband, Ted, is an electrician and I, Alysa, work at a title company in Alpena. We have one wild and darling daughter, Ava, and another on the way. They are joined by our huge black lab Boomer.
We love hosting renters and are only a call/text away in you need anything from us during, before, or after your stay.

Why they chose this property

We pride ourselves on offering the most affordable rental property in the area. This cabin is cozy and offers the 'up north' feeling that you want while you visit northern Michigan. You can't get a hotel with two separate room, a kitchen, and a private back porch overlooking the woods for this price. We try to make our guest feel welcome and always ask if there are any special requests we can fulfill. If you're looks to get some lake time, just get away, or be near family for a cheap price, we are the cabin for you!

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