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Pet Friendly - No Cleaning Fee - Centrally Located Within Lower Northwest Mich.

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Beach
Exterior
Outdoor dining
Fridge, microwave, oven, stovetop
Flat-screen TV, fireplace, DVD player

Reviews

9.6 out of 10

Exceptional

Entire home

1 bedroom1 bathroomSleeps 674 sq m

Popular amenities

  • Parking available
    Parking available
  • Washer
    Washer
  • Barbecue grill
    Barbecue grill
  • Pet-friendly
    Pet-friendly
  • Outdoor space
    Outdoor space
  • Kitchen
    Kitchen

About this property

Entire place

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

Pet Friendly - No Cleaning Fee - Centrally Located Within Lower Northwest Mich.

a one-bedroom, one-bath, pet-friendly cottage situated on 10 acres of land. The cottage is recently renovated with wood flooring, newly tiled bathroom, flat screen televisions, and memory foam mattresses. Amenities include sleeping accommodations for up to six, a full kitchen, and outdoor sauna.

Located just five minutes from Crystal Mountain Resort, the cottage is centrally located between Traverse City, Manistee and Cadillac, providing the ideal base from which to explore everything the region has to offer. In the winter, enjoy downhill and cross-country skiing at Crystal Mountain Resort, snowshoeing, ice fishing, and snowmobiling (ride-in, ride-out access). In the summer, fish, hike, bike, golf, canoe, or spend the day at the beach, on the Manistee or Betsie Rivers, or at the Sleeping Bear Dunes National Lakeshore. In the spring and summer, hunt for mushrooms on the property and in the surrounding fields and forests. And you can always head into one of the nearby towns to enjoy the shops, restaurants, or wineries. Check out Ironfish Distillery just down the road in Thompsonville. Or try your luck at one of the nearby casinos.

Traveling with a bigger group? Visit our sister properties, Hilltop house (HomeAway #3486317) and Hilltop Loft (HomeAway #3486317), right down the lane. Rent more than one property and have space for everyone.

If you are seeking a relaxing atmosphere with easy access to some of the best Up North attractions, this is the place.

Amenities: Sleeping Accommodations for Six: 1 Full Bed (bedroom), 1 full-size pull-out sofa bed, 1 bunk-size pull-out sofa bed, 1 twin Hide- a-bed chair. Bedding and Linens Provided. Full kitchen (refrigerator, freezer, stove, dishwasher, microwave, coffee maker, utensils), Sauna, Air Conditioning, Satellite TV, DVD Player, Washer/Dryer, Deck & Outdoor Furniture, Fire Pit, charcoal
Grill, Trailer Parking (boat, snowmobile, jet ski, etc.)

Please note: There is a step down when you walk through the doorway leading from the living room to the bedroom, laundry room, and bathroom.

Attractions: Lake Michigan beaches, Sleeping Bear Dunes, Skiing (Crystal Mountain Resort for downhill and cross country, Big M for cross country), Snowmobile trails , Hiking, Fishing (Betsie and Manistee Rivers), Golf, Morel Mushroom picking, Hunting, Michigan Legacy Art Park, Interlochen Arts Academy, Casinos, Wine Tasting.

Property manager

Dusty Myers

Languages

English

Property amenities

Ski

  • Cross-country skiing nearby
  • Optional ski privileges
  • Snowboarding nearby

Pool/Spa

  • Sauna

Internet

  • Available in the cottage: Free WiFi

Parking and transport

  • Car required
  • Parking on site

Kitchen

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

Dining

  • Dining table

Bedrooms

  • Bedroom
  • Bedsheets provided
  • Memory foam mattress
  • Sofa bed

Bathroom

  • 1 bathroom
  • Bathtub or shower
  • Soap
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels provided

Living spaces

  • Dining table
  • Fireplace
  • Living room

Entertainment

  • DVD player
  • Flat-screen TV with cable/satellite channels
  • Games

Outdoor areas

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

Laundry

  • Washer/dryer

Work spaces

  • Desk

Comfort

  • Air conditioning
  • Heating

Pets

  • Pet friendly
  • Welcoming cats and dogs only
  • 3 pets total

Suitability/Accessibility

  • Smoke-free property

Services and conveniences

  • Housekeeping (limited availability)
  • Phone

Location highlights

  • In a rural location
  • In a village
  • Near a health/beauty spa
  • Near a zoo
  • Near the marina

Things to do

  • Optional ski privileges
  • Water park
  • Birdwatching nearby
  • Casino nearby
  • Cycling nearby
  • Fishing nearby
  • Golfing nearby
  • Hiking/biking trails nearby
  • Hunting nearby
  • Ice skating nearby
  • Jet skiing nearby
  • Kayaking nearby
  • Motor boating nearby
  • Sledding nearby
  • Snowmobiling nearby
  • Swimming nearby
  • Water skiing nearby
  • Water tubing nearby
  • Wildlife walks nearby
  • Winery tours nearby

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)
  • Deadbolt lock

General

  • Garden
  • Unit size: 800 square feet

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Policies

Check-in

Check-in time starts at 4:00 PM
Contactless check-in and check-out are available
Minimum check-in age - 21

Check-out

Check-out before 11:00 AM

Special check-in instructions

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

Pets

Pets are allowed
Service animals are welcome, and are exempt from fees
Welcoming dogs and cats only
3 total pets
Restrictions apply; for more information contact the property on the number on the booking confirmation

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome

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
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 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

We should mention

A car is required for transport to and from this property

Property is also known as

Cheerful Pet Friendly Cottage copemish
Cheerful Pet Friendly copemish
Cheerful Pet Friendly copemis
Cheerful Pet Friendly Cottage

About the area

Map
copemish, MI

What's nearby

  • Crystal Mountain - 7 min drive - 6.4 km
  • Mountain Ridge Golf Course - 8 min drive - 7.6 km
  • Michigan Legacy Art Park - 11 min drive - 8.9 km
  • Interlochen Center for the Arts - 28 min drive - 26.3 km
  • Arcadia Bluffs Golf Course - 37 min drive - 34.7 km

Getting around

  • Manistee, MI (MBL-Manistee County-Blacker) - 47 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Geno's - ‬6 min drive
  • ‪Thistle Pub & Grille - ‬7 min drive
  • ‪Iron Fish Distillery - ‬13 min drive
  • ‪Rosie's Country Cafe - ‬3 min drive
  • ‪Laughing Horse Saloon - ‬7 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Pet Friendly - No Cleaning Fee - Centrally Located Within Lower Northwest Mich. pet-friendly?

Yes, this property allows cats and dogs (limit 3 total).

What time is check-in at Pet Friendly - No Cleaning Fee - Centrally Located Within Lower Northwest Mich.?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Pet Friendly - No Cleaning Fee - Centrally Located Within Lower Northwest Mich.?

Checkout is at 11:00 AM.

Where is Pet Friendly - No Cleaning Fee - Centrally Located Within Lower Northwest Mich. located?

Situated in a rural location, this cottage is within 9 miles (15 km) of Crystal Mountain, Michigan Legacy Art Park and Glovers Lake. Huron-Manistee National Forest is 9.3 mi (15 km) away.

Pet Friendly - No Cleaning Fee - Centrally Located Within Lower Northwest Mich. Reviews

Reviews

9.6

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 236 out of 281 reviews" "
Rating 8 - Good. 37 out of 281 reviews" "
Rating 6 - Okay. 3 out of 281 reviews" "
Rating 4 - Poor. 3 out of 281 reviews" "
Rating 2 - Terrible. 2 out of 281 reviews" "

9.8/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Staff & service

10/10

Amenities

10/10

Property conditions & facilities

10/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Julie O.

Liked: Cleanliness
Quick trip up north
We took a last minute trip up north and were lucky enough to find this cute cabin. The place has everything you could possibly need and the owner could not be more helpful. The location offers an easy drive to all the amazing areas in Northwest Michigan. Looking forward to staying again!
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Julie F.

Liked: Cleanliness
Second Year
This was the second time we have stayed at George's Hilltop Retreat (the first time was one year before). It is difficult finding places to stay that allow dogs, especially dogs that weigh more than 20 lbs. That is one of the things I like about George's. Not only are dogs welcome, but there are supplies in the house to make the stay with dogs easier for the guests (couch covers, food dishes, etc.). Also, there's a nice amount of outdoor space, as well as a firepit. We went up the trail to the top of the hill to view the Northern Lights. Beautiful area to do so. Both years, we have had a comfortable, enjoyable stay.
Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Jeff E.

Liked: Cleanliness
excellent
The place was perfect for me, my wife and our 2 dogs, great little town, just what we was looking for, defentley be back. To bad we to cut our trip a day short
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Edward F.

Liked: Cleanliness
Quiet and cozy home in a great location
We traveled north to do some sight seeing and found this to be optimal. Wooded lot provides separation from neighboring properties and there is a trail leading uphill to an awesome view of the area!
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Connie W.

Liked: Cleanliness
Cw
As always very much apprecite how on point everything is thank you againmaintained and amenities
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

John Z.

Liked: Cleanliness
Very comfortable country living stay
We were visiting friends locally and wanted a quiet stay in country living style comfort. Very comfortable in a clean home with amenable features. Check-in and out was very simple. I'd recommend staying here if you're looking for some solitude in the Michigan countryside.
Stayed 7 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Barbara H.

Liked: Cleanliness
Family vacation
The vrbo met all our needs. Anything we could possibly need from the kitchen was available. There was plenty of room for the four of us to be comfortable. We had questions about the station settings for the TV We called the owner and he answered and walked us through the set up and answered all our questions. We also enjoyed the sauna on the property. :)
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Heather A.

Liked: Cleanliness
Great location and peaceful cottage
The cottage is centrally located, close to Crystal Mountain, Traverse City, Frankfort and interlochen. Very peaceful, dog friendly - my dog loved to run in the meadow and fields. Good size kitchen and laundry for a one bedroom and pullout couches were comfortable. Highly recommend for a small family get away. Dusty the owner was easy to communicate with.
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Lee K.

Liked: Cleanliness
Loved this cottage
This property is quiet with a large yard and beautiful shade trees. It was well stocked with everything we needed.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Amanda K.

Liked: Cleanliness
Memories were made
Finding the cottage was easy. It was clean, spacious and comfortable. It was well stocked and nice for a family of 5. We enjoyed the hammocks, the deck, bonfire pit (mosquitoes were bad), and the charcoal grill! The pull out coaches were perfect and the blinds to keep it dark were Great! Really the only complaint we had were the neighbors. The loud vehicles and constant yelling and cussing at their dog. Not the Owners fault but disappointing to hear that when enjoying such a peaceful looking cottage in what I would describe the perfect northern cottage experience. For older children that might not be an issue. Overall I like to think we would and could rent again and enjoy ourselves. We were able to travel to Traverse City and Leland in less than a hour. Thank you for such a lovely place to make memories!
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Tricia S.

Liked: Cleanliness
Great space to stay
We enjoyed our stay in this small little Michigan town. We travel with our dog and needed to be near Interlochen Mi for a few days. It was an easy 20 minutes away from Interlochen. The house was comfortable, clean, and provided plenty of amenities.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Dana M.

Liked: Cleanliness
Cute House
We were in the area to check out some of the local disc golf courses. The house was as described. Very well stocked and close to what we needed. The television was a little tricky to get working properly but we were able to figure it out eventually. We did not use the sauna, but did use the fire pit which was lovely to have. There was a dog that wandered into the yard from next door. It took a moment to get the people to come get him. Our dog is nervous around new dogs so we had to make sure we were keeping an eye out in case he wandered back over. Pretty sure he was using the yard for his bathroom as there were a few poop piles that did not come from our critter kid. Overall we enjoyed our time here and found everything to be great!
Stayed 2 nights in May 2024

8/10 Good

Michelle B.

Liked: Cleanliness
Quiet getaway with outdoor space for pets to play!
We had a really great time here. The place was very clean and our pets loved the acreage to run and play. Very close to Traverse city where we took our 3 year to play for a day at Great Wolf lodge. I would highly recommend a stay if you are planning to visit the Traverse City area. I noticed there was even a place to go kayaking about 15 minutes down the road but it was too cold in March.
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2024

8/10 Good

Rhonda S.

Liked: Cleanliness
Lovely quiet little home
The cottage is well equipped, clean and quiet. We used the cottage as our base visiting Frankfurt, Empire and Glen Arbor. The cottage is the perfect spot to getaway from it all yet near enough to visit the fun spots in northwest Michigan.
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2024

8/10 Good

Patricia S.

Liked: Cleanliness
Wonderful place to rest for a gew days. Jus t what we needed. Thank you that we could bring our cat
Clean, all bedding and linens we provided, pots, pans, washer and dryer. Luckily. We stopped in Messick and bought a few groceries. No grocery store in Copemish.
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2024

10/10 Excellent

Gino A.

Liked: Cleanliness
Awesome!
Rented this place to ski at nearby Crystal Mtn and it was great! Everything was clean, ammenities were nice, and price was good. Would recommend!
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2024

10/10 Excellent

Evgeny, Naperville

Travelled with family, Travelled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great place for a getaway! Located near a ski resort, the accommodation is fantastic. It's cozy and well-equipped with all kitchen amenities. The highlight, however, is definitely the sauna. Absolutely superb!
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2024

10/10 Excellent

pam s.

Liked: Cleanliness
Winter wonderland
We enjoyed our stay in the little village of Copemish. We had 3 adults and the home was perfect. Our two dogs enjoyed the yard. The snow was too deep to use the trail up the hill but it was perfect skiing at crystal mountain. We couldn’t get the sauna to heat up but it wasn’t a big deal to us. Would def stay again. Loved Genos for dinners, especially because they had gluten free options for our son. Thank you for letting us stay… finding a dog friendly location made our trip possible.
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2024

10/10 Excellent

Christina p.

Liked: Cleanliness
EXCEPTIONAL
We absolutely loved our time at the cottage !! VERY VERY CLEAN !! Beautiful cottage ! The kitchen was stocked with everything you would ever need and we loved the added bonus of the heater switch in the bathroom after showering ! Very spacious , nice yard , quiet neighborhood , secluded but still close to all the restraunts and attractions . The owners have made the property very dog friendly so that your dog is also comfortable there . The sauna was awesome we loved it !! a nice added feature to the property forsure !!!! We ate at Rosies country cafe and 231 bar and grill also Genos and we highly recommend them the food was great !!! I highly recommend the Eggs benedict at Rosies country cafe it is Amazing !!! We hope to return to Copemish again and revisit this beautiful cottage ! It is one of the top 3 nicest places we have stayed at !
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2023

10/10 Excellent

Sara P.

Liked: Cleanliness
Cozy and just right
We had another wonderful Thanksgiving here, a nice few days away. The house is cozy and small, but just right when you need a change of scenery. The walking trails are wonderful, perfect for taking the dog to run off some energy. The house is well-appointed, and not much of anything is missing!
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2023

10/10 Excellent

Todd H.

Liked: Cleanliness
Just right
We hunt the area. was great location. Sauna nice after a long day in the woods.
Stayed 7 nights in Nov 2023

10/10 Excellent

Julie F.

Liked: Cleanliness
Pet Friendly
This home is very accomodating for pet owners. Home is clean and well-stocked. Loved having access to a washer and dryer. Did not feel crowded at all with 5 adults and 3 dogs.
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2023

10/10 Excellent

Joan B.

Liked: Cleanliness
Great Place
Great place to stay. Has everyting you would need.. .Centrally located. Love the area to take our dog out for a walk. This was our 6th year staying here
Stayed 5 nights in Oct 2023

10/10 Excellent

Sydney L.

Liked: Cleanliness
Great Stay
Have stayed at this house a few times. Never had a bad experience here. Great place to stay.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2023

10/10 Excellent

Cody B.

Liked: Cleanliness
Sweet Spot
The property is clean, quiet and very cute. I stayed here for the Ironman race that was about 25 minutes away by Betsy Bay and was very comfortable.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2023