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Vintage Pet-Friendly Family Cabin and Bunkhouse in the Atlanta State Forest

Cabin in Hillman with kitchen and patio

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Property grounds
Fridge, microwave, oven, stovetop
Fireplace, books
Fireplace, books
Exterior
Nestled at the edge of The Atlanta State Forest, Pine Oaks Lodge is a 1950's era cabin retreat. With direct access to major trails and lakes nearby, enjoy hiking, biking or bring your recreational vehicles for endless adventures. Stargaze on clear nights with unobstructed views of the night sky.

Reviews

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional

Entire cabin

3 bedrooms1 bathroomSleeps 6

Popular amenities

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

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About this property

Entire place

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

Vintage Pet-Friendly Family Cabin and Bunkhouse in the Atlanta State Forest

Pine Oaks Lodge is a 1950's era cabin right on the edge of The Atlanta State Forest, thousands and thousands of acres of trees, lakes, wildlife, and trails. A major trailhead is at the end of the lane, walking distance from the front door. Bring your recreational vehicles or just bike or hike your way around the woods. There are 50+ lakes in Montmorency County which provide opportunities for boating, swimming, and fishing. For you birdwatchers, the Kirkland Warbler travels all the way from the Caribbean to nest in the Jack Pines that are within walking distance from our lodge. This is night sky country, so if you are lucky enough to have a clear night, you can enjoy amazing views free from light pollution. Pine Oaks Lodge has a secluded feel, but is just 3 miles from the Village of Hillman centrally located for short and longer day trips to a multitude of state and national forests and parks, as well as other outdoor sports, activities and tourist destinations.

Property amenities

Parking and transport

  • Parking on site

Kitchen

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

Dining

  • Dining table

Bedrooms

  • 3 bedrooms
  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • 1 bathroom
  • Hair dryer
  • Shampoo
  • Shower
  • Soap
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels provided

Living spaces

  • Dining table
  • Fireplace
  • Living room
  • Separate dining area

Entertainment

  • Books
  • Games

Outdoor areas

  • Barbecue grill
  • Firepit
  • 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

Things to do

  • Birdwatching nearby
  • Fishing nearby
  • Golfing nearby
  • Hiking/biking trails nearby
  • Hunting nearby
  • Kayaking nearby
  • Motor boating nearby
  • Mountain biking nearby
  • Rafting nearby
  • Snowmobiling nearby
  • Swimming nearby
  • Water tubing nearby
  • Wildlife walks 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)
  • First aid kit
  • Fire extinguisher

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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
Contactless check-out

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 only
2 total pets

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome

Events

No events allowed

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
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 fire extinguisher and a first aid kit
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

About the area

Map
Hillman, MI

What's nearby

  • Brush Creek Mill - 8 min drive - 6.9 km
  • Clear Lake State Park - 32 min drive - 44.8 km
  • Northern Lights Arena - 40 min drive - 55.3 km
  • Grand Lake - 45 min drive - 75.3 km
  • Ocqueoc Falls - 46 min drive - 60.6 km

Getting around

  • Alpena, MI (APN-Alpena County Regional) - 25 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Chauncey's Pub - ‬8 min drive
  • ‪On Top Of The Hill - ‬9 min drive
  • ‪Jacques Restaurant - ‬10 min drive
  • ‪Dairy Queen - ‬9 min drive
  • ‪Black Squirrel - ‬9 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Vintage Pet-Friendly Family Cabin and Bunkhouse in the Atlanta State Forest pet-friendly?

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

How much is parking at Vintage Pet-Friendly Family Cabin and Bunkhouse in the Atlanta State Forest?

On-site parking is available at the property.

What time is check-in at Vintage Pet-Friendly Family Cabin and Bunkhouse in the Atlanta State Forest?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Vintage Pet-Friendly Family Cabin and Bunkhouse in the Atlanta State Forest?

Checkout is at 11:00 AM.

Where is Vintage Pet-Friendly Family Cabin and Bunkhouse in the Atlanta State Forest located?

Situated in a rural location, this cabin is 3.8 mi (6.1 km) from Brush Creek Mill and within 25 miles (40 km) of Turtle Lake and Bass Lake. Elowsky Mill and Clear Lake State Park are also within 25 miles (40 km).

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Vintage Pet-Friendly Family Cabin and Bunkhouse in the Atlanta State Forest Reviews

Reviews

9.6

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 17 out of 23 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 6 out of 23 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 0 out of 23 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 23 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 23 reviews

9.0/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Amenities

8.0/10

Property conditions & facilities

10/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

8/10 Good

Laurie W.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
We enjoyed our stay at the cabin; easy check-in and in good location with lots of attractions nearby
Stayed 5 nights in Aug 2025

8/10 Good

Jim L.

Liked: Check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Nice place to stay... trail head is down the road
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Savannah P.

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

Perfect group getaway

Amazing for the whole family more than enough space inside and out, trails all over to walk very pet friendly highly recommend staying we will be going back for a hunting trip this fall!
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Mary H.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Cute cabin in the woods. Great location to explore northwestern MI. We will be back!
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Judith B.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
We were in the area for a family reunion. Pine Oaks gave us a quiet retreat in the woods to relax and unwind after the festivities. The place is comfortable and well stocked. The owners, James and Alisa, were very good communicators and left plenty of information about local attractions
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Stacy H.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Away from the hustle and bustle of life. Perfect for our long weekend with our dogs. Close enough for us to go explore and attend wedding in Alpena. Far enough to have our quiet time together.
Front of cabin.
Back bedroom
Falls we visited about 30 to 40 minutes away.
Roger city vortex.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2025

8/10 Good

Christina L.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Very Cozy, plenty of essentials. Towels, sheets, blankets, all dishes, etc. James and Alisa respond quickly. The area is beautiful. The Hunters Cabin was awesome to have quiet times away from the rest of the group. Being in the woods is so peaceful.THANK YOU!
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Darrin F.

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

Great getaway

It was great getting away from technology for a week. Kids enjoyed the hunters cabin. Our service dogs even enjoyed being off duty for a week.
Stayed 7 nights in May 2025

8/10 Good

Robert F.

Liked: Check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
We came to ride trails. Trail to Atlanta was open, Hilman trail was close half way there. We had a great time and weather. The cabin was conveniently located near the Atlanta south trailhead. The cabin was ok, the beams are low so if youre tall watch your head.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jim B.

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

Great communication

The owner was very prompt on communication. It was nice to stay at a home that had multiple options for sleeping and a shower that had a shower head that could fully rinse your body.Fully equipped with kitchen and eating utensils. We like the games they offered too.
Stayed 5 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Dana G.

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

Great cabin

The cabin had lot's of nice touches and fun stuff to look at. It was a quite and relaxing place to come back to after a day of fishing. The fire pit area was perfect for hanging out and making smores. The cabin is close to a lot of great outdoorsy stuff. All in all, we had a great mini-vacation and will consider staying there again next time we head up to Fletcher's for fishing.
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Sara S.

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

Thanksgiving/Hunting Get-A-Way!

This cabin was the perfect cabin for my family. We spent thanksgiving there which the kitchen was fully supplied with cooking accessories to cook the meal. The living room was very spacious for all of us to hang out. The cabin is surrounded by state land , so we did not have to go far. It was perfect for what we needed it for and very affordable.
Stayed 5 nights in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Robert H.

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

Weekend Getaway

Everything was as expected. Clean and organized. Great, quiet cabin. Would do it again.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

Brian

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities, communication
This was overall a great place to stay. We really enjoyed that there was no television. It caused us to take time to read and just talk. Unfortunately it was raining, so no camp fire, but there was a beautiful area for one. I would recommend and would use this location again.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Rick L.

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

Cozy cabin

Cozy cabin in a quiet area. There are neighbors but very quiet ones, never saw anyone else. Loved that there was limited cell service as my kids actually played games in the evening with us. And great that the owner left a stack of games as I didn’t think to pack any. Teenagers enjoyed having their own space in the hunters cabin. Definitely a huge step up from the tent camping we usually do.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Jacob H.

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

Quiet unplugged relaxing weekend…

My brother and I stayed here for the weekend as a base camp for our trout fishing and mushroom picking trip.. It was very nice and relaxing.. no Wi-Fi but none needed. We have Verizon service and had no problems with reception.. The cabin is plenty big enough for 6-8 people.. The hunters cabin out back is pretty neat also.. a nice studio style room.. nice quiet area.. it was a bit warm for a bon fire but it looked like a nice area to sit and enjoy one.. The hosts were very responsive to any questions I had.. plenary of linens.. a beautiful stone fireplace.. now converted to gas log.. rustic beams.. 2 bedrooms with comfortable beds.. lots of windows and a A/C unit for the hot summer days.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2024

8/10 Good

Brian F.

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

Cozy Cabin

The cabin was located in a great central location for us on our bird hunting trip. The fenced in area behind the cabin is very convenient if you are traveling with a dog. The grill is great. Was refreshing not having a t.v. Plenty of room for a trailer if you are pulling rec vehicles or a boat. This is a cabin built in the 50's that has the original tree beams in the overhead structure that you have to watch out for if you are over about 6' tall. Both of us that stayed are 6'3 or taller so the bathroom, specifically the toilet is cramped. Understandable considering the origin of the cabin. Only reason I gave 4 stars instead of 5 is I feel something about that should be in the listing.
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Benjamin S.

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

A Cozy Getaway

The cabin was exactly what we wanted when we planned this much needed weekend getaway! The interior was cozy and felt like a home away from home rather than a sanitized hotel room. There was so much personality in the cabin with its rustic decor. The beds were cozy and we all slept well both nights. The bathroom was a bit smaller than expected, but not to the point of inconvenience just more cramped. That said it was great to have indoor plumbing and a hot shower each day! We had wanted to try out the firepit, but due to the rainy weather most of Saturday we forgo those plans. The pit looked well built and maintained with plenty of firewood available. Overall our experience was very good with both the check-in and out process being very straightforward. James and Alisa are excellent hosts and I'd highly recommend giving this property a try for your next getaway!
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2024