Unwind at Hilltop Cottage - By Lake Margrethe \"Dog Friendly & has a Game Room!!\"
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About this property
Come enjoy the spacious Hilltop Cottage located near gorgeous Lake Margrethe! Conveniently located 2 walking blocks from the waters edge and close to snowmobile and ORV trails. This cottage has everything needed for a great up-north getaway...
Location
Located in Grayling, this vacation home is in a rural area and on a lake. The area's natural beauty can be seen at Hartwick Pines State Park and North Higgins Lake State Park, while Crawford County Historical Museum and AuSable Artisan Village are cultural highlights. Enjoy the area's slopes with cross-country skiing and snowboarding, and don't miss out on the sledding and snowmobiling.
Pet friendly
Refrigerator
Cable/Satellite TV
Microwave
Hair dryer
DVD player
Guest reviews of Unwind at Hilltop Cottage - By Lake Margrethe \"Dog Friendly & has a Game Room!!\"
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Guests describe Unwind at Hilltop Cottage - By Lake Margrethe "Dog Friendly & has a Game Room!!" as a clean, dog-friendly base with a popular game room and a convenient location near ORV/snowmobile trails, lake access, and Grayling amenities.
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Guests describe Unwind at Hilltop Cottage - By Lake Margrethe "Dog Friendly & has a Game Room!!" as a clean, dog-friendly base with a popular game room and a convenient location near ORV/snowmobile trails, lake access, and Grayling amenities.
Many found the home spacious and well stocked for groups, with comfortable beds and a quiet setting. Hosts earned praise for clear communication and quick help during weather-related issues. A few mentioned dated or finicky items (older oven, worn carpet, a loose shower head, dim bathroom lighting), with individual notes about winter hill parking difficulty and a tricky door code. Expect a relaxed, family friendly stay geared to outdoor access and game-room fun.
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Facilities
The basement game room with a pool table and other games is a consistent highlight for families and groups. Parking fits large trailers, and one reviewer noted the hill can be tricky after heavy snow.
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Tenishia G.
27 Jun 2024
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Stayed 4 nights
Enjoyed the game room downstairs. Plenty of parking for our 2 big trailers. Has easy trail access
Enjoyed the game room downstairs. Plenty of parking for our 2 big trailers. Has easy trail access
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kassandra b.
18 Aug 2024
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Stayed 2 nights
Everything about this stay was perfect and easy going. Highly recommend staying here and the game room was a huge bonus. Only down fall was the oven which is very old and could be updated But still worked decently
Everything about this stay was perfect and easy going. Highly recommend staying here and the game room was a huge bonus. Only down fall was the oven which is very old and could be updated But still worked decently
10
Brent B.
21 May 2023
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Stayed 3 nights
Very clean and great location to ride the trails out of grayling. We had a group of 7 adults and had plenty of room. We enjoyed the pool table after riding to finish the night. Will definitely book again if we ride the area .
Very clean and great location to ride the trails out of grayling. We had a group of 7 adults and had plenty of room. We enjoyed the pool table after riding to finish the night. Will definitely book again if we ride the area .
10
Darla L.
12 Jul 2024
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Stayed 2 nights
Our family of 7 enjoyed spreading out in this well stocked, clean, cabin vibe setting. The new kitchen was great. The pool table was a highlight. The lake was a blast!
Our family of 7 enjoyed spreading out in this well stocked, clean, cabin vibe setting. The new kitchen was great. The pool table was a highlight. The lake was a blast!
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Crystal W.
13 Jan 2025
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Stayed 2 nights
Great cabin close to snowmobile trails. Map provided was very helpful with local seasonal roads to get to trails. Kids love the game room in the basement. After fresh snowfall, the hill can make it tricky to park the truck and trailer in the dark. In the morning, we were able to move it around in daylight after it was plowed. Great stay!
Great cabin close to snowmobile trails. Map provided was very helpful with local seasonal roads to get to trails. Kids love the game room in the basement. After fresh snowfall, the hill can make it tricky to park the truck and trailer in the dark. In the morning, we were able to move it around in daylight after it was plowed. Great stay!
10
Nicole F.
31 Mar 2024
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Stayed 3 nights
We had such an amazing time. The house was warm and cozy. Our boys had a great time in the basement with all the games, mostly the pool table. So much so if we went and did something they couldn't wait to get back at it. We all had a fantastic time and will definitely stay here again.
We had such an amazing time. The house was warm and cozy. Our boys had a great time in the basement with all the games, mostly the pool table. So much so if we went and did something they couldn't wait to get back at it. We all had a fantastic time and will definitely stay here again.
10
Leanna W.
4 Sept 2023
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Stayed 3 nights
This property was just as it is listed. Game room was awesome for our kids ages 7-15. We SO appreciated the covered, dry fire wood and cardboard fire starters. No rental we’ve stayed in has ever provided firewood. We did have to go buy an igniter, but no big deal. The only thing we didn’t like, were the showers. We are a tall family. They guys are 6’3”. I am 5’8”. The kids are small. But, the shower head upstairs is adjustable but stripped out. So it wouldn’t stay up. We managed, no big deal. Overall, a great stay!!
This property was just as it is listed. Game room was awesome for our kids ages 7-15. We SO appreciated the covered, dry fire wood and cardboard fire starters. No rental we’ve stayed in has ever provided firewood. We did have to go buy an igniter, but no big deal. The only thing we didn’t like, were the showers. We are a tall family. They guys are 6’3”. I am 5’8”. The kids are small. But, the shower head upstairs is adjustable but stripped out. So it wouldn’t stay up. We managed, no big deal. Overall, a great stay!!
10
Lisa T.
21 Feb 2024
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Stayed 3 nights
Quiet location (in the winter at least). It was great having the games in the basement and being able to bring our dog. Great water pressure, warm house, comfy beds. Hostess was very responsive as well. Would definitely keep on our list of houses to return to.
Quiet location (in the winter at least). It was great having the games in the basement and being able to bring our dog. Great water pressure, warm house, comfy beds. Hostess was very responsive as well. Would definitely keep on our list of houses to return to.
10
Blondie B.
14 Jan 2024
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Stayed 5 nights
This home was clean, spacious, and set up with two different entrance/exits if some of your party wanted to come and go without bothering anyone else. Tons of movies downstairs although I would have liked to have had some type of regular cable down there as well for football, hockey, or whatever sports teams were playing. We ended up getting snowed in for an extra day and it was no problem adding on that extra day. The property manager was very polite and easy to get ahold of as we lost power one day because of the weather and they had a crew out of fix it within an hour! Home has everything you could possibly want. The kitchen was stocked with everything you need to cook all your meals. Washer and dryer was also included. This home could sleep 10 very comfortably. 3 bed one full bath upstairs and 1 bedroom full bath downstairs plus a pull out couch. I forgot to mention the pool table, along with air hockey and ping pong table. It's centrally located in beautiful Grayling close to town which has very quaint restaurants and cute little shops for souvenirs. Close to the trails for summer and winter play on the machines. We will definitely stay many more times and I highly recommend this beautiful place for a vacation, retreat or just a long weekend! Super comfy
This home was clean, spacious, and set up with two different entrance/exits if some of your party wanted to come and go without bothering anyone else. Tons of movies downstairs although I would have liked to have had some type of regular cable down there as well for football, hockey, or whatever sports teams were playing. We ended up getting snowed in for an extra day and it was no problem adding on that extra day. The property manager was very polite and easy to get ahold of as we lost power one day because of the weather and they had a crew out of fix it within an hour! Home has everything you could possibly want. The kitchen was stocked with everything you need to cook all your meals. Washer and dryer was also included. This home could sleep 10 very comfortably. 3 bed one full bath upstairs and 1 bedroom full bath downstairs plus a pull out couch. I forgot to mention the pool table, along with air hockey and ping pong table. It's centrally located in beautiful Grayling close to town which has very quaint restaurants and cute little shops for souvenirs. Close to the trails for summer and winter play on the machines. We will definitely stay many more times and I highly recommend this beautiful place for a vacation, retreat or just a long weekend! Super comfy
10
Genevieve B.
20 Jul 2024
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Stayed 7 nights
We loved our stay here! Great location! Close to necessities and nice for day trips. We loved the gaming tables in the basement. All in all, a great place!
We loved our stay here! Great location! Close to necessities and nice for day trips. We loved the gaming tables in the basement. All in all, a great place!
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Cleanliness
Cleanliness is consistently praised, with many reviews calling the home very clean and well kept. A few note worn carpeting or minor bathroom updates needed.
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Devra M.
7 Jan 2023
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Stayed 3 nights
A very clean and comfortable cottage in a quiet setting/great location that had everything we would need for a three day stay for a family of 7. Definitely recommend.
A very clean and comfortable cottage in a quiet setting/great location that had everything we would need for a three day stay for a family of 7. Definitely recommend.
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Ken V.
19 Sept 2023
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Stayed 3 nights
House was very clean, comfy and well stocked. If there were pets, they must have been goldfish!
House was very clean, comfy and well stocked. If there were pets, they must have been goldfish!
10
Brandon P.
16 Apr 2023
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Stayed 2 nights
The house was extremely clean and the view was spectacular! Exactly what we were hoping for plus more! Will definitely be returning.
The house was extremely clean and the view was spectacular! Exactly what we were hoping for plus more! Will definitely be returning.
10
Kimberly S.
22 Jan 2024
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Stayed 3 nights
The cottage was just as described- cozy, clean. A great base location for our winter activities vacation.
The cottage was just as described- cozy, clean. A great base location for our winter activities vacation.
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Brent B.
21 May 2023
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Stayed 3 nights
Very clean and great location to ride the trails out of grayling. We had a group of 7 adults and had plenty of room. We enjoyed the pool table after riding to finish the night. Will definitely book again if we ride the area .
Very clean and great location to ride the trails out of grayling. We had a group of 7 adults and had plenty of room. We enjoyed the pool table after riding to finish the night. Will definitely book again if we ride the area .
10
Cheryl B.
17 Oct 2023
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Stayed 4 nights
This was our third stay at Hilltop Cottage. Every time we have really enjoyed ourselves. The owners are very friendly. Very clean and the beds are comfortable. A great home away from home!
This was our third stay at Hilltop Cottage. Every time we have really enjoyed ourselves. The owners are very friendly. Very clean and the beds are comfortable. A great home away from home!
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Darla L.
12 Jul 2024
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Stayed 2 nights
Our family of 7 enjoyed spreading out in this well stocked, clean, cabin vibe setting. The new kitchen was great. The pool table was a highlight. The lake was a blast!
Our family of 7 enjoyed spreading out in this well stocked, clean, cabin vibe setting. The new kitchen was great. The pool table was a highlight. The lake was a blast!
10
Rossana M C.
9 Jul 2023
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Stayed 14 nights
Great location- perfect place to go and explore Northern Michigan.... House was clean, quiet.... great for our dogs..... overall a wonderful experience...
Great location- perfect place to go and explore Northern Michigan.... House was clean, quiet.... great for our dogs..... overall a wonderful experience...
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Blondie B.
14 Jan 2024
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Stayed 5 nights
This home was clean, spacious, and set up with two different entrance/exits if some of your party wanted to come and go without bothering anyone else. Tons of movies downstairs although I would have liked to have had some type of regular cable down there as well for football, hockey, or whatever sports teams were playing. We ended up getting snowed in for an extra day and it was no problem adding on that extra day. The property manager was very polite and easy to get ahold of as we lost power one day because of the weather and they had a crew out of fix it within an hour! Home has everything you could possibly want. The kitchen was stocked with everything you need to cook all your meals. Washer and dryer was also included. This home could sleep 10 very comfortably. 3 bed one full bath upstairs and 1 bedroom full bath downstairs plus a pull out couch. I forgot to mention the pool table, along with air hockey and ping pong table. It's centrally located in beautiful Grayling close to town which has very quaint restaurants and cute little shops for souvenirs. Close to the trails for summer and winter play on the machines. We will definitely stay many more times and I highly recommend this beautiful place for a vacation, retreat or just a long weekend! Super comfy
This home was clean, spacious, and set up with two different entrance/exits if some of your party wanted to come and go without bothering anyone else. Tons of movies downstairs although I would have liked to have had some type of regular cable down there as well for football, hockey, or whatever sports teams were playing. We ended up getting snowed in for an extra day and it was no problem adding on that extra day. The property manager was very polite and easy to get ahold of as we lost power one day because of the weather and they had a crew out of fix it within an hour! Home has everything you could possibly want. The kitchen was stocked with everything you need to cook all your meals. Washer and dryer was also included. This home could sleep 10 very comfortably. 3 bed one full bath upstairs and 1 bedroom full bath downstairs plus a pull out couch. I forgot to mention the pool table, along with air hockey and ping pong table. It's centrally located in beautiful Grayling close to town which has very quaint restaurants and cute little shops for souvenirs. Close to the trails for summer and winter play on the machines. We will definitely stay many more times and I highly recommend this beautiful place for a vacation, retreat or just a long weekend! Super comfy
8
DIANE ELLEN S.
12 May 2023
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Stayed 2 nights
Very clean ranch house with 3 bedrooms upstairs. Downstairs was another bedroom and bath that we never used but would be great for kids as lots of games and activities. Only small issue was hard to use the door key code and the bathroom needs to be updated with better lighting.
Very clean ranch house with 3 bedrooms upstairs. Downstairs was another bedroom and bath that we never used but would be great for kids as lots of games and activities. Only small issue was hard to use the door key code and the bathroom needs to be updated with better lighting.
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Rooms
Guests describe spacious, cozy rooms with comfortable beds and quiet surroundings, plus pleasant views in some areas. A few mention dated decor or fixtures, including a loose shower head and dim bathroom lighting.
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Devra M.
7 Jan 2023
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Stayed 3 nights
A very clean and comfortable cottage in a quiet setting/great location that had everything we would need for a three day stay for a family of 7. Definitely recommend.
A very clean and comfortable cottage in a quiet setting/great location that had everything we would need for a three day stay for a family of 7. Definitely recommend.
10
Brandon P.
16 Apr 2023
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Stayed 2 nights
The house was extremely clean and the view was spectacular! Exactly what we were hoping for plus more! Will definitely be returning.
The house was extremely clean and the view was spectacular! Exactly what we were hoping for plus more! Will definitely be returning.
10
Kimberly S.
22 Jan 2024
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Stayed 3 nights
The cottage was just as described- cozy, clean. A great base location for our winter activities vacation.
The cottage was just as described- cozy, clean. A great base location for our winter activities vacation.
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Naida A.
17 Jun 2024
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Stayed 7 nights
We very much enjoyed our stay. Beds very comfortable and we had everything our family of six adults and one dog needed for our week long stay. We especially appreciated the "quietness" of the area and being on a private road with no traffic.
We very much enjoyed our stay. Beds very comfortable and we had everything our family of six adults and one dog needed for our week long stay. We especially appreciated the "quietness" of the area and being on a private road with no traffic.
10
Brent B.
21 May 2023
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Stayed 3 nights
Very clean and great location to ride the trails out of grayling. We had a group of 7 adults and had plenty of room. We enjoyed the pool table after riding to finish the night. Will definitely book again if we ride the area .
Very clean and great location to ride the trails out of grayling. We had a group of 7 adults and had plenty of room. We enjoyed the pool table after riding to finish the night. Will definitely book again if we ride the area .
10
Nicole F.
31 Mar 2024
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Stayed 3 nights
We had such an amazing time. The house was warm and cozy. Our boys had a great time in the basement with all the games, mostly the pool table. So much so if we went and did something they couldn't wait to get back at it. We all had a fantastic time and will definitely stay here again.
We had such an amazing time. The house was warm and cozy. Our boys had a great time in the basement with all the games, mostly the pool table. So much so if we went and did something they couldn't wait to get back at it. We all had a fantastic time and will definitely stay here again.
10
Kaylan P.
25 Aug 2023
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Stayed 9 nights
This is a great location in Grayling Michigan with easy access to many recreational gems. This is also a prime location if you're interested in traveling to surrounding areas of Northern Michigan like Traverse City, Kalkaska, Lewiston, and more. The only small gripe I have is that the carpet is worn and dated throughout the home, but do keep in mind that this is a pet-friendly location so some may find this acceptable. Thank you for the enjoyable stay!
This is a great location in Grayling Michigan with easy access to many recreational gems. This is also a prime location if you're interested in traveling to surrounding areas of Northern Michigan like Traverse City, Kalkaska, Lewiston, and more. The only small gripe I have is that the carpet is worn and dated throughout the home, but do keep in mind that this is a pet-friendly location so some may find this acceptable. Thank you for the enjoyable stay!
10
Leanna W.
4 Sept 2023
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Stayed 3 nights
This property was just as it is listed. Game room was awesome for our kids ages 7-15. We SO appreciated the covered, dry fire wood and cardboard fire starters. No rental we’ve stayed in has ever provided firewood. We did have to go buy an igniter, but no big deal. The only thing we didn’t like, were the showers. We are a tall family. They guys are 6’3”. I am 5’8”. The kids are small. But, the shower head upstairs is adjustable but stripped out. So it wouldn’t stay up. We managed, no big deal. Overall, a great stay!!
This property was just as it is listed. Game room was awesome for our kids ages 7-15. We SO appreciated the covered, dry fire wood and cardboard fire starters. No rental we’ve stayed in has ever provided firewood. We did have to go buy an igniter, but no big deal. The only thing we didn’t like, were the showers. We are a tall family. They guys are 6’3”. I am 5’8”. The kids are small. But, the shower head upstairs is adjustable but stripped out. So it wouldn’t stay up. We managed, no big deal. Overall, a great stay!!
10
Lisa T.
21 Feb 2024
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Stayed 3 nights
Quiet location (in the winter at least). It was great having the games in the basement and being able to bring our dog. Great water pressure, warm house, comfy beds. Hostess was very responsive as well. Would definitely keep on our list of houses to return to.
Quiet location (in the winter at least). It was great having the games in the basement and being able to bring our dog. Great water pressure, warm house, comfy beds. Hostess was very responsive as well. Would definitely keep on our list of houses to return to.
10
Blondie B.
14 Jan 2024
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Stayed 5 nights
This home was clean, spacious, and set up with two different entrance/exits if some of your party wanted to come and go without bothering anyone else. Tons of movies downstairs although I would have liked to have had some type of regular cable down there as well for football, hockey, or whatever sports teams were playing. We ended up getting snowed in for an extra day and it was no problem adding on that extra day. The property manager was very polite and easy to get ahold of as we lost power one day because of the weather and they had a crew out of fix it within an hour! Home has everything you could possibly want. The kitchen was stocked with everything you need to cook all your meals. Washer and dryer was also included. This home could sleep 10 very comfortably. 3 bed one full bath upstairs and 1 bedroom full bath downstairs plus a pull out couch. I forgot to mention the pool table, along with air hockey and ping pong table. It's centrally located in beautiful Grayling close to town which has very quaint restaurants and cute little shops for souvenirs. Close to the trails for summer and winter play on the machines. We will definitely stay many more times and I highly recommend this beautiful place for a vacation, retreat or just a long weekend! Super comfy
This home was clean, spacious, and set up with two different entrance/exits if some of your party wanted to come and go without bothering anyone else. Tons of movies downstairs although I would have liked to have had some type of regular cable down there as well for football, hockey, or whatever sports teams were playing. We ended up getting snowed in for an extra day and it was no problem adding on that extra day. The property manager was very polite and easy to get ahold of as we lost power one day because of the weather and they had a crew out of fix it within an hour! Home has everything you could possibly want. The kitchen was stocked with everything you need to cook all your meals. Washer and dryer was also included. This home could sleep 10 very comfortably. 3 bed one full bath upstairs and 1 bedroom full bath downstairs plus a pull out couch. I forgot to mention the pool table, along with air hockey and ping pong table. It's centrally located in beautiful Grayling close to town which has very quaint restaurants and cute little shops for souvenirs. Close to the trails for summer and winter play on the machines. We will definitely stay many more times and I highly recommend this beautiful place for a vacation, retreat or just a long weekend! Super comfy
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Service
Hosts are praised for clear communication, friendliness, and quick help during weather-related issues. A couple of guests noted minor check-in or house-info frustrations (door code and trash pickup details).
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Tina A.
30 Oct 2023
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Stayed 2 nights
Great location with great neighbors. Very impressed with the wonderful communication, response time and kindess of the hosts!
Great location with great neighbors. Very impressed with the wonderful communication, response time and kindess of the hosts!
10
Sherry S.
28 Jul 2024
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Stayed 7 nights
The property was beautiful, the house was very nice. Kitchen could use a little updating, but was functional. We really enjoyed our stay. It would be nice to maybe let guest know what day is garbage pick up.
The property was beautiful, the house was very nice. Kitchen could use a little updating, but was functional. We really enjoyed our stay. It would be nice to maybe let guest know what day is garbage pick up.
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Cheryl B.
17 Oct 2023
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Stayed 4 nights
This was our third stay at Hilltop Cottage. Every time we have really enjoyed ourselves. The owners are very friendly. Very clean and the beds are comfortable. A great home away from home!
This was our third stay at Hilltop Cottage. Every time we have really enjoyed ourselves. The owners are very friendly. Very clean and the beds are comfortable. A great home away from home!
10
Tim R.
12 Dec 2022
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Stayed 2 nights
This is our second time staying at the Hilltop Cottage. We plan to return.
This is our second time staying at the Hilltop Cottage. We plan to return.
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Lisa T.
21 Feb 2024
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Stayed 3 nights
Quiet location (in the winter at least). It was great having the games in the basement and being able to bring our dog. Great water pressure, warm house, comfy beds. Hostess was very responsive as well. Would definitely keep on our list of houses to return to.
Quiet location (in the winter at least). It was great having the games in the basement and being able to bring our dog. Great water pressure, warm house, comfy beds. Hostess was very responsive as well. Would definitely keep on our list of houses to return to.
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shawn c.
18 Sept 2023
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Stayed 4 nights
Great location, great host.
Great location, great host.
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Blondie B.
14 Jan 2024
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Stayed 5 nights
This home was clean, spacious, and set up with two different entrance/exits if some of your party wanted to come and go without bothering anyone else. Tons of movies downstairs although I would have liked to have had some type of regular cable down there as well for football, hockey, or whatever sports teams were playing. We ended up getting snowed in for an extra day and it was no problem adding on that extra day. The property manager was very polite and easy to get ahold of as we lost power one day because of the weather and they had a crew out of fix it within an hour! Home has everything you could possibly want. The kitchen was stocked with everything you need to cook all your meals. Washer and dryer was also included. This home could sleep 10 very comfortably. 3 bed one full bath upstairs and 1 bedroom full bath downstairs plus a pull out couch. I forgot to mention the pool table, along with air hockey and ping pong table. It's centrally located in beautiful Grayling close to town which has very quaint restaurants and cute little shops for souvenirs. Close to the trails for summer and winter play on the machines. We will definitely stay many more times and I highly recommend this beautiful place for a vacation, retreat or just a long weekend! Super comfy
This home was clean, spacious, and set up with two different entrance/exits if some of your party wanted to come and go without bothering anyone else. Tons of movies downstairs although I would have liked to have had some type of regular cable down there as well for football, hockey, or whatever sports teams were playing. We ended up getting snowed in for an extra day and it was no problem adding on that extra day. The property manager was very polite and easy to get ahold of as we lost power one day because of the weather and they had a crew out of fix it within an hour! Home has everything you could possibly want. The kitchen was stocked with everything you need to cook all your meals. Washer and dryer was also included. This home could sleep 10 very comfortably. 3 bed one full bath upstairs and 1 bedroom full bath downstairs plus a pull out couch. I forgot to mention the pool table, along with air hockey and ping pong table. It's centrally located in beautiful Grayling close to town which has very quaint restaurants and cute little shops for souvenirs. Close to the trails for summer and winter play on the machines. We will definitely stay many more times and I highly recommend this beautiful place for a vacation, retreat or just a long weekend! Super comfy
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DIANE ELLEN S.
12 May 2023
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Stayed 2 nights
Very clean ranch house with 3 bedrooms upstairs. Downstairs was another bedroom and bath that we never used but would be great for kids as lots of games and activities. Only small issue was hard to use the door key code and the bathroom needs to be updated with better lighting.
Very clean ranch house with 3 bedrooms upstairs. Downstairs was another bedroom and bath that we never used but would be great for kids as lots of games and activities. Only small issue was hard to use the door key code and the bathroom needs to be updated with better lighting.
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Location
The location is a major plus: close to ORV/snowmobile trails, an easy walk to Lake Margrethe for swimming, and convenient to Grayling with quiet surroundings. It also works well as a base for Northern Michigan day trips.
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Tina A.
30 Oct 2023
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Stayed 2 nights
Great location with great neighbors. Very impressed with the wonderful communication, response time and kindess of the hosts!
Great location with great neighbors. Very impressed with the wonderful communication, response time and kindess of the hosts!
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Debra K.
15 Jul 2023
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Stayed 5 nights
Great location. A quick walk to the lake for swimming and fishing!
Great location. A quick walk to the lake for swimming and fishing!
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Wendy K.
20 Oct 2024
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Stayed 3 nights
We enjoyed the property very close to ORV trails and nice location for other adventures
We enjoyed the property very close to ORV trails and nice location for other adventures
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Christina S.
20 Sept 2024
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Stayed 7 nights
This was a great property and location!! Literally right near an amazing beach for littles! My 2 year old had a blast playing in the very shallow water. The house was great - rooms were very nice. House stocked great. Now…people should note that this house is not accessible. My mom broke her hip a month before the trip, AFTER we booked the house. Hence - still a five star review because we didn’t know that she was going to fall before the trip. But her walker was not able to fit the doorway for the bathroom, and it was hard to push on the very plush carpet. Just want people to be aware of this. The house and location were seriously amazing!
This was a great property and location!! Literally right near an amazing beach for littles! My 2 year old had a blast playing in the very shallow water. The house was great - rooms were very nice. House stocked great. Now…people should note that this house is not accessible. My mom broke her hip a month before the trip, AFTER we booked the house. Hence - still a five star review because we didn’t know that she was going to fall before the trip. But her walker was not able to fit the doorway for the bathroom, and it was hard to push on the very plush carpet. Just want people to be aware of this. The house and location were seriously amazing!
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Crystal W.
13 Jan 2025
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Stayed 2 nights
Great cabin close to snowmobile trails. Map provided was very helpful with local seasonal roads to get to trails. Kids love the game room in the basement. After fresh snowfall, the hill can make it tricky to park the truck and trailer in the dark. In the morning, we were able to move it around in daylight after it was plowed. Great stay!
Great cabin close to snowmobile trails. Map provided was very helpful with local seasonal roads to get to trails. Kids love the game room in the basement. After fresh snowfall, the hill can make it tricky to park the truck and trailer in the dark. In the morning, we were able to move it around in daylight after it was plowed. Great stay!
10
Kenny B.
22 Nov 2023
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Stayed 6 nights
Prime location for all activities. Quiet and relaxing.
Prime location for all activities. Quiet and relaxing.
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Kaylan P.
25 Aug 2023
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Stayed 9 nights
This is a great location in Grayling Michigan with easy access to many recreational gems. This is also a prime location if you're interested in traveling to surrounding areas of Northern Michigan like Traverse City, Kalkaska, Lewiston, and more. The only small gripe I have is that the carpet is worn and dated throughout the home, but do keep in mind that this is a pet-friendly location so some may find this acceptable. Thank you for the enjoyable stay!
This is a great location in Grayling Michigan with easy access to many recreational gems. This is also a prime location if you're interested in traveling to surrounding areas of Northern Michigan like Traverse City, Kalkaska, Lewiston, and more. The only small gripe I have is that the carpet is worn and dated throughout the home, but do keep in mind that this is a pet-friendly location so some may find this acceptable. Thank you for the enjoyable stay!
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Blondie B.
14 Jan 2024
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Stayed 5 nights
This home was clean, spacious, and set up with two different entrance/exits if some of your party wanted to come and go without bothering anyone else. Tons of movies downstairs although I would have liked to have had some type of regular cable down there as well for football, hockey, or whatever sports teams were playing. We ended up getting snowed in for an extra day and it was no problem adding on that extra day. The property manager was very polite and easy to get ahold of as we lost power one day because of the weather and they had a crew out of fix it within an hour! Home has everything you could possibly want. The kitchen was stocked with everything you need to cook all your meals. Washer and dryer was also included. This home could sleep 10 very comfortably. 3 bed one full bath upstairs and 1 bedroom full bath downstairs plus a pull out couch. I forgot to mention the pool table, along with air hockey and ping pong table. It's centrally located in beautiful Grayling close to town which has very quaint restaurants and cute little shops for souvenirs. Close to the trails for summer and winter play on the machines. We will definitely stay many more times and I highly recommend this beautiful place for a vacation, retreat or just a long weekend! Super comfy
This home was clean, spacious, and set up with two different entrance/exits if some of your party wanted to come and go without bothering anyone else. Tons of movies downstairs although I would have liked to have had some type of regular cable down there as well for football, hockey, or whatever sports teams were playing. We ended up getting snowed in for an extra day and it was no problem adding on that extra day. The property manager was very polite and easy to get ahold of as we lost power one day because of the weather and they had a crew out of fix it within an hour! Home has everything you could possibly want. The kitchen was stocked with everything you need to cook all your meals. Washer and dryer was also included. This home could sleep 10 very comfortably. 3 bed one full bath upstairs and 1 bedroom full bath downstairs plus a pull out couch. I forgot to mention the pool table, along with air hockey and ping pong table. It's centrally located in beautiful Grayling close to town which has very quaint restaurants and cute little shops for souvenirs. Close to the trails for summer and winter play on the machines. We will definitely stay many more times and I highly recommend this beautiful place for a vacation, retreat or just a long weekend! Super comfy
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Kevin H.
23 May 2024
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Stayed 3 nights
Place was just as described. Was close to the trailhead and worked out perfectly for what we needed for a long weekend of riding. Had a great time and plan to come back in the future.
Place was just as described. Was close to the trailhead and worked out perfectly for what we needed for a long weekend of riding. Had a great time and plan to come back in the future.
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Genevieve B.
20 Jul 2024
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Stayed 7 nights
We loved our stay here! Great location! Close to necessities and nice for day trips. We loved the gaming tables in the basement. All in all, a great place!
We loved our stay here! Great location! Close to necessities and nice for day trips. We loved the gaming tables in the basement. All in all, a great place!
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Lisa T.
18 Feb 2026
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Stayed 4 nights
The home is very clean, kitchen well stockes, comfy beds, good water pressure in the showers, fun game room. We love sledding right outside the front door. Also really enjoyed going to Hartwick Pines and Hansen Hills.
The home is very clean, kitchen well stockes, comfy beds, good water pressure in the showers, fun game room. We love sledding right outside the front door. Also really enjoyed going to Hartwick Pines and Hansen Hills.
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Gregory N.
9 Feb 2026
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Stayed 2 nights
Host was extremely accomodating. House was clean and comfortable. The beds were also very comfortable.
Host was extremely accomodating. House was clean and comfortable. The beds were also very comfortable.
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Jason N.
4 Feb 2026
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Stayed 3 nights
Second time we have stayed there. Works great for our family.
Second time we have stayed there. Works great for our family.
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Jason S.
25 Dec 2025
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Stayed 4 nights
The cabin was perfect for our group. Close to the trails and plenty of room for all of us. This isn't our first stay and won't be our last!
The cabin was perfect for our group. Close to the trails and plenty of room for all of us. This isn't our first stay and won't be our last!
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Adam C.
9 Nov 2025
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Stayed 3 nights
House was nice with comfortable beds. Host was quick to respond. The only Issue we had was with the 1st floor bathroom. The sink leaked significantly so we didn't use it.
House was nice with comfortable beds. Host was quick to respond. The only Issue we had was with the 1st floor bathroom. The sink leaked significantly so we didn't use it.
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FAQs about Unwind at Hilltop Cottage - By Lake Margrethe \"Dog Friendly & has a Game Room!!\"
Is parking available at the property?
Parking is available on-site. No reservation is required.
Are pets allowed at the property?
Pets are allowed with a refundable deposit of $50 per pet, and a maximum of 2 dogs is permitted. Service animals are exempt from fees.
What are the check-in and check-out times?
Check-in time is at 15:00, and check-out time is at 11:00. Early or late check-in/check-out may be available upon request.
What is the location of the property in relation to key landmarks?
The property is located in Grayling, Michigan, near Lake Margrethe and close to Hartwick Pines State Park and North Higgins Lake State Park. It is also conveniently situated near snowmobile and ORV trails.
Are children allowed at the property?
Children are allowed at the property, and ages 0-17 can stay for free.
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