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South Bay the cottage on the point

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Smart TV, fireplace
2 bedrooms, free WiFi, bed sheets
Combined shower/bathtub, towels
Fridge, microwave, oven, stovetop
2 bedrooms, free WiFi, bed sheets
Perched on a scenic peninsula overlooking Long Lakes South Bay, this cozy cottage offers the perfect retreat. With private frontage and a small swim area, enjoy beautiful views from the covered porch or take in the serene surroundings with kayaks or paddle boats. Nearby Brush Creek trails and motor cycle trails invite exploration.

Reviews

9.8 out of 10
Exceptional

Entire home

2 bedrooms2 bathrooms74 sq m

Popular amenities

  • Parking available
  • Pet-friendly
  • Fireplace
  • Kitchen

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About this property

Entire place

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

South Bay the cottage on the point

VERY nice two bed room, queen beds, with two bath, extra sleeping area two twin beds. cottage sits on peninsula on Long Lakes South Bay just north of Hillman Mi.
cottage is fully furnished, includes row boat, use of kayaks, paddle boat, motor available to rent, pontoon boats for rent, there's over 150 ft. of private frontage, small swim area, private dock just outside the door to park your boat views from cottage are beautiful, covered porch, picnic table, fire ring,
Long Lake is a beautiful all sports lake, fishing for walleye, northern both large and small mouth bass, pan fish,all right out your door,
Sit on covered porch and watch the loons just a few feet away, often have bald eagles soaring over,
close to Brush creek trails and motor cycle trails, there are great riding trails available for those who want to bring their horses.

A easy day trip to the bridge, or take a day trip over to Petoskey are Traverse City, then return back to the quiet peaceful cottage for a nice camp fire, close to Alpena for shopping or dinning, Thunder Bay Golf Resort just minuets away, also close to Elk Ridge Golf Resort. Hiking trails right from property. Quiet private getaway. Guide service for bass available on area lakes, By Scott Franks

Property amenities

Beach

  • Beach nearby

Ski

  • Cross-country skiing nearby

Internet

  • Available in the cottage: Free WiFi

Parking and transport

  • Parking on site

Kitchen

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Cookware, dishware, and utensils
  • Dishwasher
  • Hob
  • Microwave
  • Oven
  • Refrigerator
  • Spices
  • Toaster

Dining

  • Dining table

Bedrooms

  • 2 bedrooms
  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • 2 bathrooms
  • Bathtub or shower
  • Shower
  • Towels provided

Living spaces

  • Dining table
  • Fireplace

Entertainment

  • Smart TV with cable/satellite channels

Outdoor areas

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

Laundry

  • Laundromat nearby

Comfort

  • Air conditioning
  • Heating

Pets

  • Pet friendly
  • Welcoming dogs only
  • 2 pets total

Suitability/Accessibility

  • Smoke-free property

Location highlights

  • In a rural location
  • Next to a golf course
  • On a lake
  • On the waterfront

Things to do

  • Boat
  • Kayak
  • Cycling nearby
  • Fishing nearby
  • Golfing nearby
  • Hiking/biking trails nearby
  • Hunting nearby
  • Kayaking nearby
  • Motor boating nearby
  • Swimming nearby
  • Wildlife walks 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)
  • Fire extinguisher

General

  • Garden
  • Unit size: 800 square feet

Policies

Check-in

Check-in time starts at 2:00 PM
Minimum check-in age - 21

Check-out

Check-out before 10:00 AM

Special check-in instructions

You will receive an email from the host with check-in and check-out instructions

Rules

to avoid cleaning fees, we ask our guests to be considerate of property, and leave property clean and in condition they found when arrived,
we ask our guests to keep the noise down to a level not to bother other property owners on the lake
although we welcome well behaved pets we ask that they are not left unattended, because of previous damage we've experienced no PIt Bulls (period)

Pets

Pets are allowed
Service animals are welcome, and are exempt from fees
Welcoming dogs only
2 total pets

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome

Events

Events allowed: family gatherings

Smoking

Smoking is not permitted

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
Parties and events (including family gatherings) are allowed on site. Maximum attendees: 10
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 that there is a smoke detector on the property
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher
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

Bay The On The Point Hillman
South Bay the Cottage on the Point
South Bay the cottage on the point Cottage
South Bay the cottage on the point Hillman
South Bay the cottage on the point Cottage Hillman

About the area

Map
Hillman, MI

What's nearby

  • Brush Creek Mill - 16 min drive - 12.0 km
  • Clear Lake State Park - 32 min drive - 26.1 km
  • Thunder Bay River Lighthouse - 51 min drive - 61.1 km
  • Ocqueoc Falls - 55 min drive - 56.0 km
  • Turtle Lake - 58 min drive - 40.5 km

Getting around

  • Alpena, MI (APN-Alpena County Regional) - 35 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Chauncey's Pub - ‬15 min drive
  • ‪On Top Of The Hill - ‬15 min drive
  • ‪Jimmers Hi-Way Bar - ‬15 min drive
  • ‪Avalon Bar & Grill - ‬13 min drive
  • ‪Charly O's Pizza - ‬14 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is South Bay the cottage on the point pet-friendly?

Yes, this property allows dogs (limit 2 total).

What time is check-in at South Bay the cottage on the point?

Check-in begins at 2:00 PM.

What time is check-out at South Bay the cottage on the point?

Checkout is at 10:00 AM.

Where is South Bay the cottage on the point located?

Situated in Hillman, this golf cottage is 6.5 mi (10.4 km) from Brush Creek Mill and within 25 miles (40 km) of Clear Lake State Park and Turtle Lake. Elowsky Mill and Stevens Twin Sinks Preserve are also within 32 miles (52 km).

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South Bay the cottage on the point Reviews

Reviews

9.8

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 96 out of 105 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 7 out of 105 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 2 out of 105 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 105 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 105 reviews

9.8/10

Cleanliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Tina M.

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

Great get away

The place was great and the privacy was very nice.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

tim n.

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

Peace

Great Place to Stay!
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Joan N.

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

Peaceful setting

Relaxing and beautiful location. Furniture is a bit dated, but comfortable.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Joseph B.

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

Cottage on Long Lake

Great place with private beach. Incredibly quiet and relaxing. Would recommend and visit again.
Stayed 3 nights in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

Kathleen K.

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

Relaxation with the dogs

We really enjoyed the beautiful property, and our dogs loved exploring the yard.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Chad & Kim T.

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

Wonderful!

We had a great stay, its such a lovely piece of property.
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2023

10/10 Excellent

Jared B.

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

Amazing trip

The cabin was bigger than expected, the pictures dont do it justice. The property was amazing with water basically all around you. And the lake was amazing super clean with great swimming opportunitys both on the property and very close by.
Stayed 5 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Angela W.

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

Peaceful retreat

Beautiful quiet area to relax and enjoy. Cottage is charming and Scott is quick to respond to questions. We all enjoyed our stay. Thanks Scott!
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2024

8/10 Good

Jennifer G.

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

Family vacation

The lake is beautiful and the cottage is located on one of the nicest spots on the lake. Peaceful and not a lot of activity on the lake while we are there so it was like having it all to ourselves.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2019

10/10 Excellent

Curtis K.

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

Peaceful Getaway

We loved our stay at the cottage on the Peninsula.The cottage was clean and had everything we needed. The privacy was great and we were able to let our Corgi run free. He was able to go on the Pontoon with us as well. The option of renting the Pontoon was so nice. Scott was great and the stay was great!
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Janet B.

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

Best view of Long Lake

Excellent accommodations. Clean, comfortable and true to description. We really enjoyed the view from both inside and outside the cottage. Thank you, host, for your friendly, yet non-interfering presence. We had everything we needed!
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Scott J.

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

Great cottage. Excellent location on lake front.

Loved the large lot surrounded by water, Beautiful view. Dogs had plentynof room to run and swim, no neighbors near by to interfere with dogs and privacy (fence along only side not lined by watet frint). Would recommend if you want to vacation with your pets (our labs and kitty loved it)!
Stayed 5 nights in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

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

Great Place

Beautiful! The house is very spacious and nicely decorated. The property and lake are gorgeous! Very peaceful and quiet. I recommend!
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Les P.

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

Serenity

Incredibly gorgeous land and lake So nice to have kayaks to use Well stocked house
Stayed 5 nights in Aug 2023

8/10 Good

Donna N.

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

Peaceful cabin

The owner was very nice and helpful. It was a quiet little getaway. We were expecting it to be a little more up to date but it didn’t take away from our experience. We did have to go get extra toilet paper and coffee filters…would have liked to have extra available. Nice place to kayak.
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

Megan L.

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

Beautiful views and crystal clear water

The property is beautiful. Big yard with small fence to one side and water to other so it was nice to keep the dog contained off leash. Property owner is on site and super friendly. Very quick to answer any questions. Pontoon boat rental on site was a bonus. Very reasonable for the whole day of usage. Kayaks and paddle boat were great. Very peaceful and not to far from town. Note that if you want lots of things to do that you will be driving a ways to get to anything other than a few restaurants, grocery store and DQ in town. We didn't feel the need to do so so this was the perfect spot for us.
Stayed 5 nights in Jun 2022

10/10 Excellent

Sharlene F., Garden City

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

Hillman Memories

This location and cottage was perfect for our family. We had grandparents, children and grandchildren. Cottage was clean and well appointed with linens and all needed for a weekend stay. The spot on a point had a large piece of property with a fire ring and small beach/swimming area which was perfect for the grandkids. We had ages five and two years old with us. we used to stay in this area about 25 years ago when our children were small and it was nice to come back and make some new memories. Lake is beautiful and clean. Very quiet and we enjoyed the scenery and seeing the loons on the lake. Air conditioning was much appreciated. No problems at all.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2023

8/10 Good

Verified traveller

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

Relaxation, water and activities galore

From the check-into the check-out, enjoying the cabin was effortless. The rooms were clean and all of the linens smelled fresh. The cabin was spacious and there were lots of books and games if need be. The kayaks and paddle boat provided plenty of things to do on the water. Scott was responsive to our questions and knowledgeable about nearby fishing. Previous comments mentioned their dogs on the property. They visited on the first day but when we said our dog was old and did not take to dogs, we didn’t see them for the remainder of our four day stay. The kitchen was well stocked and there was even a dishwasher! Three Hearts Bakery and the marine sanctuary were about 35 mins away.
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2022

8/10 Good

Steve O.

Relaxing vacation with pontoon rental and kayaks and dog friendly

This is a nice two bedroom cottage with 2 extra beds in the corner of the living area. This worked well for 6 guests. The cottage was nicely equipped. The dining room table had a good size extension so that we could seat 6 people for meals. We cooked meals there most days. We rented the pontoon boat, but did not have much success pan fishing. Many areas of the lake are very shallow. Pontoon price very reasonable. We used the two kayaks everyday (free use). There is a large yard for outdoor games. The place is dog friendly. The owner has a dog and so does a neighbor. Both come by in the evenings to check things out. Both are friendly. Our two dogs had their own vacation being off leash and free to run and swim.
Stayed 5 nights in Aug 2018

10/10 Excellent

Ashley H.

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

Perfect Vacation Spot

We just recently stayed at South Bay Cottage and it was amazing! Scott was a wonderful host and easy to get ahold of if we needed anything. The kids were occupied all weekend with the private beach, paddle boat, and kayaks. Highly recommend!
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Chris B.

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

Great trip

It was such a relaxing trip up north
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Sarah J.

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

Perfect getaway!

The property is well maintained and very private! We have stayed here a few times now and we love it every time!
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

Tracy T.

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

Michigan trip

Absolutely beautiful grounds and cabin and the pupps loved it!!
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Gail B., Chesterland,Ohio

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

Perfect Stay!!

Peaceful comfortable and very beautiful!
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2022

10/10 Excellent

richard n.

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

Very Quiet

We had a great week even though we had a couple of cold days. our dogs really enjoyed the large yard and all the swimming. Beautiful view.
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2022