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

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Enjoy breathtaking ocean views from a serene beach setting surrounded by lush tropical foliage.
Surrounded by lush greenery, this traditional house offers a peaceful retreat.
Escape to a serene retreat surrounded by lush greenery and a tranquil outdoor environment.
Enjoy meals in the kitchen with a dining table and chairs, featuring a refrigerator, microwave, stove, and sink.
Enjoy outdoor dining or relaxation on the elevated deck with a table and chairs, shaded by a large umbrella.

Reviews

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional

Entire home

1 bedroom1 bathroomSleeps 674 sq m

Popular amenities

  • Dryer
  • Washer
  • Fireplace
  • Air conditioning

Explore the area

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copemish, MI
  • Crystal Mountain
    ‪5 min drive‬
  • Mountain Ridge Golf Course
    ‪7 min drive‬
  • Michigan Legacy Art Park
    ‪8 min drive‬
  • Traverse City, MI (TVC-Cherry Capital)
    ‪53 min drive‬

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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.

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.
During your stay at this cottage, you'll be close to Crystal Mountain. A water park and laundry facilities are available. The cottage includes amenities such as free WiFi and a kitchen.
  • Air-conditioned cottage with kitchen, washer/dryer and fireplace
  • Free WiFi
  • Splash around at the water park
  • Amenities include laundry facilities
  • On-site recreation includes a sauna
  • 7 minutes by car from Crystal Mountain and 11 minutes from Michigan Legacy Art Park
Pet Friendly - No Cleaning Fee - Centrally Located Within Lower Northwest Mich. offers its guests a water park and a sauna. Pet Friendly - No Cleaning Fee - Centrally Located Within Lower Northwest Mich. also features barbecue grills, a garden, and laundry facilities.

This Copemish cottage is smoke free.

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

  • Laundry facilities
  • 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
  • Fishing nearby
  • Golfing nearby
  • Hiking/biking trails nearby
  • Hunting nearby
  • Ice skating nearby
  • Jet skiing nearby
  • Kayaking nearby
  • Motor boating nearby
  • Mountain biking 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

  • At least 80% lighting from LEDs
  • Garden
  • Unit size: 800 square feet

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 welcome
  • Only dogs and cats are allowed
  • Maximum 3 pets
  • Restrictions apply
  • For more information, you can reach out to the property at the number on the booking confirmation
    • Service animals are exempt from fees.

Children and extra beds

  • Children are welcome.

Important information

You need to know

This property is managed by a private host (a party not acting within their trade, business or profession). 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 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
You will receive an email from the host with check-in and check-out instructions. You will also receive an email from Vrbo with a link to a Vrbo account, which will enable you to manage your booking.

We should mention

  • To make arrangements for your pet, contact the property directly using the information on your booking confirmation.

Property is also known as

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

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

Reviews

9.6

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 248 out of 294 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 38 out of 294 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 3 out of 294 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 3 out of 294 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 2 out of 294 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

Andy C.

Liked: Cleanliness
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Ann H., Michigan

Liked: Cleanliness

Great weekend stay

We really had a nice weekend. It is super pet friendly and our dogs enjoyed their weekend as well. There are walking trails for the dogs and there is a dog park about 15 min away. They have couch covers for the dogs which was great and looked better than the mismatch of sheets I always bring to cover. We took in a show in manistee and spent an afternoon in traverse city. Kitchen is well stocked with everything you need. There are plenty of towels too. The sauna was great and such a nice feature to have. My only complaint is the main bed is super hard. My shoulder and hip joints were super sore from it. They have pull out beds in the living room with a memory foam pad so I slept a little better on that, but pull out beds aren’t the most comfortable either. If we stay again, I would bring a camping mat to put on the main bed. Quiet and peaceful there. Also, everything well labeled with good instructions. Everything was very clean! Thanks for a great weekend.
Stayed 4 nights in Apr 2025

8/10 Good

Cindy M.

Liked: Cleanliness

Nice place

Bigger than expected. Great sunset and sunrise views!
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Nels L.

Liked: Cleanliness

Cozy winter getaway

This place was very comfortable and cozy. We stayed here during a blizzard and it felt like we were in our own world. Copemish is small and charming, very quiet, with proximity to some nice restaurants and Crystal Mountain. I would describe this vrbo as picture perfect.
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Anne D.

Liked: Cleanliness

Cute place

Great one bedroom cottage for a ski trip weekend!
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

adam m.

Liked: Cleanliness

winter retreat

This is a great place to stay in the winter. Close to skiing. The sauna is a nice touch.
Stayed 4 nights in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Kimberly W.

Liked: Cleanliness

Great location and very cozy!

Wonderful and convenient location allowing us easy access to Crystal Mountain for our overnight ski vacation. The living room was very spacious and the home was warm and clean. The board games and pantry essentials were much appreciated and extra blankets and pillows made it so each member of our family slept comfortably. We definitely hope to stay again. Thank you!
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

Andy C.

Liked: Cleanliness

Great place and great locations. Close to crystal mountain.

Our stay was wonderful
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

Marvin R., Ferndale, MI

Liked: Cleanliness

Perfect for family

Visiting family for the holiday, but with 2 dogs and a toddler, our own space is a must. This place has all the amenities we needed and more! Kitchen is well stocked with pots/pans, cutting boards, knives, etc. everything needed to prepare your own meals. There's also a washer and dryer which is nice to have in case of any wardrobe emergencies (toddler). The sectional couch has an attached pullout ottoman that converts it into a huge couch/bed hybrid, and there is a big flat screen TV - awesome for family movie time. Our dogs loved running through the field that's right across the street and belongs to the property owners as well. It snowed quite a bit during our stay and there was someone to shovel and salt the deck, front stoop, and walkways. We could tell the family who owns this place puts a lot of care into maintaining the property and making guests feel comfortable and welcome. We can't wait to come back the next time we visit the area!
Stayed 4 nights in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Ryan B., Ann Arbor, MI

Liked: Cleanliness

Great Getaway Location

Nice place for a weekend getaway for the two of us plus our little hound. Great little walking area up the hill for short dog walks.
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

T V H.

Liked: Cleanliness

hunting trip

Good place to stay, perfect for our needs.
Stayed 5 nights in Nov 2024

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