Enchanting, Romantic Lakefront Cottage, Close to Frankenmuth

1 bedroom1+ bathroomSleeps 4

Popular amenities

Kitchen

Washer

Dryer

Pet-friendly

Free WiFi

Air conditioning

Explore the area

Millington, MI

St. Julians Winery36 min drive
River Place Shops39 min drive
Bronner's Christmas Wonderland39 min drive
Flint, MI (FNT-Bishop Intl.)60 min drive

Rooms & beds

1 bedroom (sleeps 4)

Bedroom 1

1 Queen Bed

1 bathroom, 1 half bathroom

Bathroom 1

Bathtub or shower · Toilet · Outdoor shower

Bathroom 2

Toilet

Spaces

Deck or patio

Porch or lanai

Outdoor shower

Kitchen

Balcony

Separate dining area

Outdoor play area

Garden

Dining Area

About this property

Adorable cottage on coveted Murphy Lake. Why go north when you can be close to home, work & play from home, or any commute. 15-20 minutes from Frankenmuth. Great fishing, on all sports lake. Peaceful setting, open floor plan.

Property manager

Sherry Morris

Premier Host

Languages

English

Amenities

Kitchen

Washer

Dryer

Pet-friendly

Free WiFi

Air conditioning

Dryer

Pet-friendly

Air conditioning

Water view

House Rules

Check in after 4:00 PM

Minimum age to rent: 21

Check out before 11:00 AM

Children

Children allowed: ages 0–17

Add't $37.50 for each child that will stay

Events

No events allowed

Pets

Pets allowed: dogs (limit 1 total)

Smoking

Smoking is not permitted

Respect neighbors Lake septic fields are more delicate, be cautious in flushing only toilet tissue Do not leave w & d running,or bath heat lamp w out

Only 1 pet, unless you have special permission, $50 per pet, if allowed. Please give name and breed of dog who will be staying

2 adults maximum, up to 2 children will be allowed in addition to adults, extra $37.50 each, due to bedding/cleaning. Thank-you

Damage and incidentals

You will be responsible for any damage to the rental property caused by you or your party during your stay.

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, a first aid kit and a deadlock

About the area

Millington

Located in Millington, this cottage is in a rural area and on the waterfront. The area's natural beauty can be seen at Grandpa Tiny's Farm and Birch Run Township Park, while Frankenmuth Historical Museum and Michigan's Military and Space Heroes Museum are cultural highlights. Traveling with kids? Consider Wilderness Trails Zoo and Alpine Mountain Golf. Be sure to check out the area's animals with activities such as game walks and birdwatching.

Millington, MI

What's nearby

Birch Run Premium Outlets - 36 min drive
St. Julians Winery - 36 min drive
River Place Shops - 39 min drive
Bronner's Christmas Wonderland - 39 min drive
The Fortress Golf Course - 40 min drive

Getting around

Bishop Intl. Airport (FNT) - 60 min drive

Restaurants

Bo's Village Peddler - 15 min drive
McPherson's Family Restaurant - 14 min drive
Millington Inn - 14 min drive
Curly Cone - 15 min drive
Subway - 15 min drive

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10/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

9.8/10

Location

10/10

Listing accuracy

10/10 Excellent

Brooke W.

7 Jan 2024

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

Great lakehouse

Love the property. Very beautiful!

Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2023

10/10 Excellent

Monica G.

13 Nov 2023

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

Anniversary trip

It was very nice and peaceful. Loved having a bonfire by the water. Beautiful sunrise and sunset. We will be back.

Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2023

10/10 Excellent

Gloriann K., Hinckley, OH USA

13 Nov 2023

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

Beautiful Cottage on the Lake!

The house was very clean and inviting with fun furniture and a great view! Sherry and Mark left a lovely note of welcome and a delicious box of local chocolates. That was very sweet but, my favorite part was the dog accessories including dog bowls and sheets so our pups could sit with us on the furniture! a good time was had by all.

Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2023

10/10 Excellent

Timothy T.

29 Oct 2023

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

A Lovely Cottage on the Lake!

My husband and I stayed 2 nights at the cottage and would have loved to have stayed longer if time had permitted us on our travels through Michigan from Florida! The cottage was very clean and we felt welcomed by the personal note and chocolates left by the owners. Everything we could have needed and more was supplied in the cottage. The weather was chilly so we enjoyed using the fire pit on the patio area in the evening. Sitting outside and looking out over the lake in the cool, crisp mornings and listening to the sounds of nature was so beautiful and refreshing! We took a daytrip into nearby Frankenmuth for some shopping and a chicken dinner at Zehnder's which was also fun. Communication with the owners was very easy. They were very friendly available to answer any questions we had. We hope to make it back for a longer stay at this lovely cottage on the lake in the future!

Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2023

10/10 Excellent

Michael M.

24 Oct 2023

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

Perfect stay!

Everything about this cottage is perfect. From the cleanliness of the house to the breathtaking views of the lake, everything made our stay amazing. Plus, the hosts went above and beyond to make us feel welcome. We can't wait to visit again in the future.

Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2023

About the host

Hosted by Sherry Morris

We purchased this "dream" cottage to be able to have a place close by to enjoy some leisure time, since we both work a lot of hours. One of my gifts is hospitality and my husband loves to fish, and we wanted to pass on that love and gift to others, so we decided to share our dream with you!

Why they chose this property

Our property is so special & unique. We stayed in a VRBO many years ago, at the suggestion of a family member. We realized that staying at a real home, was more than a vacation, it was almost like we experienced living in the areas we visited! Sometimes we were just as happy enjoying the home, as we were running all over being a tourist and sightseeing! We were definitely more rested at the end of a vacation, and now anywhere we travel, we find a home to stay in. When we bought our own little cottage, we decided the place we loved visiting the most was Hawaii! So we created a little dream cottage with Hawaiian touches everywhere. The peace and feeling of complete joy we get every time we are at our little cottage, with the Aloha spirit, is a gift we wanted to share! We hope you will fall in love with it too, and that it will replenish your spirits with that true vacation you need!

What makes this property unique

The peacefulness of being able to just jump on the aqua cycle and go out on the lake early in the morning, or as the sun sets. There are so many places you can go on Murphy Lake. You can ride around the whole lake, or just go find a cove, sit quietly and watch for beavers, herons, or eagles to come by. Catch fish right from the dock, or sit by the fire or read a book on the lanai. You won't want to go anywhere, but if you do, the charming antique stores in Millington are close by, or the most desired vacation spot in Michigan, Frankenmuth, little Bavaria, with something fun happening EVERY weekend all year long!