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Charming century home in a quiet neighborhood, 3 blocks from downtown Hillsdale

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The Thistlehouse
Interior detail
Living area
Living room adjoining dining and sunroom. Smart TV, board games
Central Dining room with seating for 8

Reviews

10 out of 10
Exceptional
3 bedrooms1+ bathroomSleeps 8

Popular amenities

  • Kitchen
  • Washing machine
  • Dryer
  • Free Wi-Fi
  • Air-conditioning
  • Outdoor space

Explore the area

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Hillsdale, MI
  • Place, Stocks Park
    ‪15 min walk‬
  • Place, Hillsdale College
    ‪16 min walk‬
  • Place, Slayton Arboretum
    ‪4 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

3 bedrooms (sleeps 8)

Bedroom 1

1 Queen Bed

Bedroom 2

1 Queen Bed

Bedroom 3

1 Double Bed

Living Room 1

1 Double Sofa Bed

1 bathroom, 1 half bathroom

Bathroom 1

Soap · Towels provided · Bathtub or shower · Shampoo · Hair dryer

Bathroom 2

Soap · Towels provided · Toilet · Hair dryer

Spaces

Deck or patio
Kitchen
Separate dining area
Garden

About this property

Charming century home in a quiet neighborhood, 3 blocks from downtown Hillsdale

Thistle House is centrally located, 7 min walk to restaurants, pubs and historic downtown Hillsdale.
Our home was built in 1900 and has modern conveniences including Wi-Fi, smart TV and two computer work stations. Relax with a morning coffee or evening glass of wine at the local, handmade Amish island or in the sunroom.
With 1800sqft, there is lots of natural light and open spaces for plenty of room for 8 guests. Two dining tables make great spots for game nights, laughter and meals.

There are 2 queen beds, 1 full bed and a sleeper sofa. The sofa bed is in the family room. The family room was the turn of the century parlor that is easily converted into a private sleeping area by a beautiful, solid 4 ft pocket door. There is a full closet for personal belongings in the front sunroom. The full and half bath are on the main level.

The home was built in 1900 with second floor having the original pine flooring, so this old home has some creaks that makes sneaking for a solo midnight snack a challenge.

Small firepit and outdoor dining table are in the back yard. The lot is 90x150ft so there is room for you to stretch your legs.

Those travelling with children : booster seat and highchair in kitchen; sleeper pen for infants and bedrails for young children. We have added some of our daughters' favorite books in the TV room.
Enjoy your stay!

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House Rules

Check in after 4:00 PM
Minimum age to rent: 18
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

Important information

You need to know

Property # 9929906
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, a first aid kit and a deadlock

About the area

Hillsdale

Hillsdale is home to this holiday home. Lake Leann Golf Course and Bella Vista Golf Course are worth checking out if an activity is on the agenda, while those wishing to experience the area's natural beauty can explore Baw Beese Lake and Lake Diane. Travelling with kids? Consider Slayton Arboretum, or check out an event or a game at Butler Speedway.
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Hillsdale, MI

What's nearby

  • Stocks Park - 15 min walk - 1.3 km
  • Hillsdale College - 16 min walk - 1.4 km
  • Slayton Arboretum - 4 min drive - 1.8 km
  • Sage Center for the Arts - 4 min drive - 1.8 km
  • Michigan International Speedway - 36 min drive - 54.4 km

Restaurants

  • ‪Domino's Pizza - ‬6 min drive
  • ‪McDonald's - ‬13 min walk
  • ‪Dairy Queen - ‬3 min drive
  • ‪Cinnabon - ‬5 min drive
  • ‪McDonald's - ‬8 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Charming century home in a quiet neighborhood, 3 blocks from downtown Hillsdale pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

How much does it cost to stay at Charming century home in a quiet neighborhood, 3 blocks from downtown Hillsdale ?

As of 11 May 2026, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Charming century home in a quiet neighborhood, 3 blocks from downtown Hillsdale on 9 August 2026 start from NZ$310, 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 Charming century home in a quiet neighborhood, 3 blocks from downtown Hillsdale ?

On-site parking is available at the property.

What time is check-in at Charming century home in a quiet neighborhood, 3 blocks from downtown Hillsdale ?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Charming century home in a quiet neighborhood, 3 blocks from downtown Hillsdale ?

Checkout is at 11:00 AM.

Where is Charming century home in a quiet neighborhood, 3 blocks from downtown Hillsdale located?

This family-friendly Hillsdale holiday home is within 1 mi (2 km) of Hillsdale College, Slayton Arboretum and Hillsdale Hospital. Baw Beese Lake is 2.5 mi (4.1 km) away.

Reviews

10

Exceptional

Reviews are presented in chronological order, subject to a moderation process, and verified unless otherwise labelled.
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Rating 10 - Excellent. 14 out of 15 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 1 out of 15 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 0 out of 15 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 15 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 15 reviews

10/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Amenities

10/10

Property conditions & facilities

10/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

9.6/10

Location

9.8/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

Verified

10/10 Excellent

Bret A.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great place, close to downtown and the college!
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2026
Response from VrboOwner on 12 March 2026
Thanks for the complimentary review Bret. If you are in the area again, we would.live to host you and your guests! Jennifer
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Chelsea M.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
What a lovely and warm place to stay! The house maintains a classy charm with some nice modern updates. The owner was also extremely responsive and helpful. We would very much stay there again.
Stayed 6 nights in Aug 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Kevin

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities, communication
We really enjoyed our weekend stay at this property and would definitely return. It is very close and convenient to most things in Hillsdale. The house is very clean, functional, and well thought out for hosting families.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Michelle F.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Beautiful home. Great communication with owners.
Stayed 5 nights in Jun 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Sara S.

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

Comfortable, quiet, welcoming

We thoroughly enjoyed our stay for homecoming. The host went above and beyond to make us comfortable and welcome. This was my first VRBO experience and I look forward to booking with them again!
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2024
Response from VrboOwner on 14 October 2024
We were very happy to host Sara and her family. It was nice to have them as our guests and be able to accommodate all the ages of their children. We are glad they enjoyed the yard and homecoming!. we look forward to renting to them again when they return to Hillsdale
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Steven G.

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

Nice house, close to downtown.

The entire process was easy and on point. GREAT communication and check in. Lovely older home in a neighborhood just a short distance from the College and downtown Hillsdale. Fully stocked and ready to go. Planning to stay there again!
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Penne K.

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

Wedding weekend

We truly walked into our home away from home experience. It was a clean comfortable conveniently located home and it had everything we needed for our stay. It is an older home that is decorated so cute you didn’t want to leave. The host made herself available whenever needed. If needed we would come back again in a heartbeat
Stayed 3 nights in May 2025
Response from VrboOwner on 29 May 2025
Thank you Penne, you and your family were a delight to host. It was our pleasure. Jennifer
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Theo W.

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

Just right

We came to Hillsdale for three days and three nights. We found this property and are very glad we did. It’s a very nice, warm home with a lot of charm and everything we needed for our stay. The host was excellent, very communicative and thoughtful in a way that most other hosts aren’t.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Brian L.

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

Cozy Hillsdale

We enjoyed a very comfortable home in a quiet neighborhood. Beds were very comfortable. Large kitchen with 2 dining spaces. Internet was fast. We enjoyed our stay and will hope to return. Jennifer was easy to communicate with. Keyless entry made checkin easy.
Stayed 15 nights in Dec 2024
Response from VrboOwner on 6 January 2025
Thank you Brian we are glad you enjoyed your stay and hope to host you again in the future.
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Val T.

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

4th of July weekend

Came to town to celebrate my husband’s birthday with friends at the lake. This house was great for additional sleeping space. Beds were comfy, a/c worked great, kitchen was well equipped, all new towels and small appliances, dining and living space was spacious. The cookie cake was a nice touch. Communication with Jen was excellent. Thank you!
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2025
Response from VrboOwner on 6 July 2025
Thank you for your kind words, we're glad your family had a nice weekend. Would love to host you in the future . Enjoy the rest of your summer! Jennifer
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Michelle T.

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

What a charming place!

We were in town to see our new grandson and this home was perfect! Clean and comfortable. Spacious and a lovely back yard where we had a picnic! The owner has literally thought of everything we might need, even a speaker! And she left us a giant cookie to congratulate us on our new grandson! Everything was perfect.
Stayed 29 nights in Sep 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

dan rhodes r.

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

Visit to Hillsdale College

The home is quite large and inviting. The description and pictures of the home are accurate. The beds were comfortable. The property is ideal for larger groups and gatherings. Only warning is to watch out for the delicious welcome cookie cake. I thought there is no way that we will finish this, we did. It was delicious.If we visit the area again. We will definitely stay here again.
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Traci S.

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

Lovely property!

We really enjoyed our stay at this cute property! Our group included my older aunt who used the sofa bed on the main floor which was perfect for her! The room had doors that gave her complete privacy, and yet we had plenty of other space to gather in the kitchen and dining room area to talk and enjoy each others company.We stayed in one of the upstairs rooms as did another friend couple. The rooms were well appointed with everything we needed, very comfortable beds and pleasantly decorated!Kitchen also well appointed, Keurig coffee maker.My main concern is always cleanliness and this property is immaculate! We will definitely try to stay here again!
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2025
Verified

8/10 Good

Linda W.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location

Family reunion

The house was very clean and well stocked with essentials. The biggest issue was all bedrooms are upstairs and all bathrooms were down stairs. We had two handicaps elderly with us that could not do the stairs good, so it was very inconvenient for them. Also the listing said it had a hot tub and there was no. Hot tub there and that was disappointing. But other than that we loved it.
Stayed 5 nights in Jul 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Jason H.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Everything was perfectly clean and welcoming! The host is very responsive! I have already booked a second stay.
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2026

About the host

Hosted by Jennifer NUgent

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We are from Michigan and Ontario and love spending weekends with our good friends from Hillsdale. We love hosting friends and family around a bonfire and dining table and especially love an evening of cards or games. We look forward to sharing our home with guests.

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