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Lake front beauty

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Outdoor dining
Interior
TV, video games, ping pong, books
Fridge, microwave, oven, stovetop
Property grounds

Reviews

10 out of 10
Exceptional

Entire home

3 bedrooms2 bathroomsSleeps 6

Popular amenities

  • Kitchen
  • Washing machine
  • Dryer
  • Outdoor space
  • Parking available
  • Barbecue

Explore the area

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Hillman, MI
  • Place, Brush Creek Mill
    ‪12 min drive‬
  • Place, Clear Lake State Park
    ‪27 min drive‬
  • Place, Ocqueoc Falls
    ‪43 min drive‬
  • Airport, Alpena, MI (APN-Alpena County Regional)
    ‪33 min drive‬

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  • Washing machine
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About the area

Hillman

When you stay at this vacation home in Hillman, you'll be on the waterfront and 12 minutes by car from Brush Creek Mill. .This family-friendly vacation home is 13.9 mi (22.3 km) from Clear Lake State Park and 20.3 mi (32.6 km) from Turtle Lake.
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What's nearby

  • Brush Creek Mill - 12 min drive - 11.3 km
  • Clear Lake State Park - 27 min drive - 28.3 km
  • Ocqueoc Falls - 43 min drive - 56.0 km
  • Northern Lights Arena - 44 min drive - 60.0 km
  • Grand Lake - 49 min drive - 80.0 km

Getting around

  • Alpena, MI (APN-Alpena County Regional) - 33 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Chauncey's Pub - ‬12 min drive
  • ‪Jacques Restaurant - ‬13 min drive
  • ‪Black Squirrel - ‬14 min drive
  • ‪On Top Of The Hill - ‬15 min drive
  • ‪Dairy Queen - ‬14 min drive

About this property

Entire place

You'll have the entire home to yourself and will only share it with other guests in your party.

Lake front beauty

Twin Birches is located on lake Avalon in Hillman Michigan. Lake Avalon is one of Michigan’s cleanest and beautiful lakes. The town of Hillman offers a beautiful 18 hole golf course,restaurants and a DNR boat launch.
The Alpena Regional Airport is 25 minutes from the village of Hillman. We are 1 1/2 hours from Mackinac City where you can catch the ferry to beautiful historic Mackinac Island.
We are directly on the water and a few steps from the deck to the water and wood dock.
We have a paddle boat, paddle board, row boat, life jackets, ping pong table, darts, paddle tennis net and paddles, and a basketball net for you to enjoy.
Make yourself comfortable in this vacation home, featuring a kitchen with a refrigerator and an oven. There's a private patio. Wireless internet access (surcharge) is available to keep you connected. Conveniences include a microwave and a coffee/tea maker.
Take in the views from a garden and make use of amenities such as an arcade/game room and barbecue grills.
Guests will find features like internet access and onsite parking.

Property amenities

Beach

  • Beach nearby
  • Beach loungers
  • Beach towels

Internet

  • Available in the house: WiFi (surcharge)

Parking and transport

  • Onsite parking options include a garage

Kitchen

  • Blender
  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Cookware, dishware, and utensils
  • Dishwasher
  • Electric kettle
  • Hob
  • Ice maker
  • Microwave
  • Oven
  • Paper towels
  • Refrigerator
  • Spices
  • Toaster

Dining

  • Dining table

Bedrooms

  • 3 bedrooms
  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • 2 bathrooms
  • Shower/bathtub combination
  • Soap
  • Towels provided

Living spaces

  • Dining table
  • Living room

Entertainment

  • Books
  • Games
  • TV
  • Video games

Outdoor areas

  • Barbecue grill
  • Dock
  • Firepit
  • Garden
  • Outdoor furniture
  • Patio

Laundry

  • Laundry facilities
  • Washing machine

Pets

  • No pets allowed

Suitability/Accessibility

  • Smoke-free property

Services and conveniences

  • Iron/ironing board

Location highlights

  • Near the marina
  • On the waterfront

Things to do

  • Arcade/game room
  • Bicycles
  • Kayak
  • Table tennis
  • Tennis
  • Water sports equipment
  • Basketball nearby
  • Birdwatching nearby
  • Fishing nearby
  • Golfing nearby
  • Hiking/biking trails nearby
  • Hunting nearby
  • Kayaking nearby
  • Motor boating nearby
  • Mountain biking nearby
  • Water skiing nearby
  • Water tubing nearby
  • Winery tours nearby

Safety features

  • Carbon monoxide detector not reported (host has not indicated whether there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property; consider bringing a portable detector)
  • Smoke detector (host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property)
  • First aid kit
  • Fire extinguisher
  • Deadbolt lock

General

  • Bicycles
  • Garden

Policies

Check-in

Check-in time starts at 4:00 PM
Contactless check-in available
Minimum check-in age: 30

Check-out

Check-out before 11:00 AM
Contactless check-out available

Special check-in instructions

You will receive an email from the host with check-in and check-out instructions
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

Check-out instructions

The host requires you complete the following before checking out:
Start the dishwasher
Strip any used beds and gather used towels
Take out the trash
Turn off the lights and return the keys
The trash bin is located at the top of the driveway

Pets

Pets not allowed

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome
Note from host: We do have a crib, high chair and toys.

Important information

You need to know

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
Onsite 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 indicated there is a smoke detector on the property
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher, a first aid kit, and a deadbolt lock
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

Lake front beauty Reviews

Reviews

10

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 4 out of 3 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 0 out of 3 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 0 out of 3 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 3 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 3 reviews

10/10

Cleanliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

BrightBlueEyesLori

Liked: Cleanliness

The Caribbean in Michigan

Lake Avalon is amazing! Don't let the secret out! The cottage was even nicer than the photos, great location on one of the most beautiful, clearest, sandy bottom lakes.  Shallow water quite a ways out, great for floating and would be great for small children.  Past the shallows is an area that is 3' - 4' deep or so, great for swimming and exploring underwater, my youngest grandson spent a lot of time in his goggles swimming there. We brought floaties with us, they had a lily pad you could use along with a paddleboard, kayak and rowboat. In the evening while we enjoyed our bonfire next to the lake we also enjoyed the great view of the stars and I'm pretty sure the Milky Way!  We explored the waters off the dock in the evening with flashlights/headlamps looking for minnows and crawdaddy's (we only saw 3 crawdaddy's the whole time but quite a few minnows).  Washer and dryer was great to have. The kitchen was nicely stocked with everything you might need.  You can leave the beach towels home too they have a lot!  One day was a bit dreary so we took a drive to check out the Ocqueoc Falls near Rogers City, got some ice cream in Rogers City then went up to Mackinaw City for dinner.  Mackinaw City is a little over an hour away so a nice day trip. We also went to Alpena for shopping, about 30 minutes away. They do have a paddleboat which I was hoping to use but it seemed to have water inside on one side so it wasn't floating evenly.  All in all a great place for a relaxing vacation!
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Lauri S.

Liked: Cleanliness

Thank You!

We truly had the best time, even though the weather wasn’t great. The host thought of everything. Even the ping-pong table in the garage worked out great during the rain! We hope to be back next year.
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Rachel R.

Liked: Cleanliness

Stunning Lake!

This was the BEST family vacation we have ever been able to have! The lake and the house are seriously beautiful! Perfect beach for our littles and tons of fun for us adults! Will be coming back for sure!!! Thank you guys so much!
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

Stacy M.

Liked: Cleanliness

A little slice of paradise

First the lake! It’s super clear and shallow for yards. Easy for water sports and young children. Get up early and SUP or swim or row in peace. Then the hosts thought of everything. There was every kind of floating device to play with and life jackets if needed. The home was perfect for us. My elderly folks could have the master sweet with no stairs and we could be downstairs and not bother them. It was a peaceful lovely long weekend and we’d love to come back.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2023