Title: Relaxing, family retreat!! Reviews, Deals & Photos 2025 - Expedia.co.uk [See all properties](http://www.expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?regionId=&adults=2&children=&sort=RECOMMENDED&useRewards=false&semdtl=&userIntent=&vip=false) Entire home # Relaxing, family retreat!! Waterfront cottage with kitchen and patio ![Property grounds](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/29000000/28780000/28772700/28772614/adc7ef98.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=598&ra=fit) ![Exterior](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/29000000/28780000/28772700/28772614/d83f1635.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![Outdoor dining](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/29000000/28780000/28772700/28772614/6c26b562.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![Fridge, microwave, oven, stovetop](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/29000000/28780000/28772700/28772614/25196948.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![3 bedrooms, WiFi, bed sheets](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/29000000/28780000/28772700/28772614/48def280.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) - Overview - Amenities - Policies - Location On the shores of Beaver Lake, experience a serene getaway at this charming up-north cottage. With an outdoor hot tub and fire-pit on the large deck, unwind in style while enjoying water activities like paddle boating or fishing with provided equipment. 9.8 Exceptional ### Entire home 3 bedrooms2 bathroomsSleeps 7960 sq ft ## Popular amenities - - Dryer - Washer - Barbecue grill - Kitchen - Pet-friendly ## Add dates for prices Check-in Check-out Travellers ## About this property ### Entire place You'll have the entire cottage to yourself and will only share it with other guests in your party. ### Relaxing, family retreat!! Gorgeous PRIVATE waterfront setting on Beaver Lake. Wonderfully maintained, clean, up-north cottage with 2 bdrms, sleeper sofa, 1 1/2 baths, washer and dryer, large deck, propane grill, outdoor hot tub and fire-pit. The detached garage provides a heated bunk room that can sleep 2. Also included is a paddle boat and all fishing equipment needed. Very close to the swimming and boating lakes Avalon, Long Lake and Ess Lake, ORV and snowmobile trails. Adjacent to thousands of acres of state land for hunting and hiking. ## Property amenities ### Pool/Spa - Hot tub ### Internet - Available in the cottage: WiFi ### Parking and transport - Onsite parking options include a garage ### Kitchen - Blender - Coffee/tea maker - Cookware, dishware, and utensils - Hob - Microwave - Oven - Refrigerator - Toaster ### Dining - Dining table ### Bedrooms - 3 bedrooms - Bedsheets provided ### Bathroom - 1.5 bathrooms - Bathtub or shower - Toilet paper - Towels provided ### Living spaces - Dining table - Living room ### Entertainment - TV with cable/satellite channels ### Outdoor areas - Barbecue grill - Firepit - Patio ### Laundry - Laundry facilities - Washing machine ### Comfort - Air conditioning - Heating ### Pets - Pet friendly - 4 pets total ### Suitability/Accessibility - Smoke-free property ### Services and conveniences - Phone ### Location highlights - In a rural location - On the waterfront ### Things to do - Boat ### Safety features - Carbon monoxide detector (host has indicated there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property) - Smoke detector (host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property) - First aid kit - Fire extinguisher - Deadbolt lock ### General - Unit size: 960 square feet ## Similar properties ![Property grounds](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/101000000/100380000/100379400/100379358/w4160h3117x0y3-7d9e33bb.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=469&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ### Vintage Pet-Friendly Family Cabin and Bunkhouse in the Atlanta State Forest Hillman - Kitchen - Pet-friendly - Air conditioning - Outdoor space 9.6 Exceptional 23 reviews [](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?startDate=2025-11-17&endDate=2025-11-18&selected=100379358&PinnedHotelID=100379358&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) ![Sun-loungers](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/91000000/90170000/90160300/90160263/129727d7.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=469&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ### Cabin on the lake orv’s and campers welcome! 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EU consumer law, including the right of withdrawal, will not apply to your booking. The cancellation policy set by the private host will cover your booking. 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 This property is managed through our partner, Vrbo. You will receive an email from Vrbo with a link to a Vrbo account, where you can change or cancel your reservation ### Property is also known as Relaxing Family Retreat House Hillman Relaxing Family Retreat House Relaxing Family Retreat Hillman Relaxing Family Retreat Relaxing Family Retreat!! Relaxing, Family Retreat Relaxing, Family Retreat!! Cottage Relaxing, Family Retreat!! Hillman Relaxing, Family Retreat!! Cottage Hillman ## About the area ![Map](https://maps.googleapis.com/maps/api/staticmap?&size=660x330&map_id=3b266eb50d2997c6&zoom=13&markers=icon:https%3A%2F%2Fa.travel-assets.com%2Ftravel-assets-manager%2Feg-maps%2Fproperty.png%7C45.10317%2C-83.97072&channel=expedia-HotelInformation&maptype=roadmap&scale=1&key=AIzaSyCYjQus5kCufOpSj932jFoR_AJiL9yiwOw&signature=JQs3i3WTuFLDceHdNrBQWOHTB8U=) Hillman, MI #### What's nearby - Brush Creek Mill - 11 min drive - 6.8 miles - Clear Lake State Park - 26 min drive - 17.4 miles - Ocqueoc Falls - 43 min drive - 34.8 miles - Garland - 56 min drive - 46.1 miles - West Twin Lake - 59 min drive - 48.2 miles #### Getting around - Alpena, MI (APN-Alpena County Regional) - 42 min drive #### Restaurants - ‪Chauncey's Pub - ‬15 min drive - ‪On Top Of The Hill - ‬15 min drive - ‪Jacques Restaurant - ‬13 min drive - ‪Dairy Queen - ‬14 min drive - ‪Subway - ‬16 min drive ## Frequently asked questions ### Is Relaxing, family retreat!! pet-friendly? > Yes, this property allows pets (limit 4 total). Some restrictions may apply, so please contact the property for more details. ### What time is check-in at Relaxing, family retreat!!? > Check-in begins at 3:00 PM. ### What time is check-out at Relaxing, family retreat!!? > Checkout is at 11:00 AM. ### Where is Relaxing, family retreat!! located? > Situated on the waterfront, this cottage is 6.6 mi (10.6 km) from Brush Creek Mill and within 20 miles (32 km) of Clear Lake State Park and Stevens Twin Sinks Preserve. Turtle Lake and Elowsky Mill are also within 25 miles (40 km). ## Have a question? Beta Get instant answers with AI powered search of property information and reviews. 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