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Quiet rural neighborhood near Milford Lake

Lakefront holiday home with kitchen and patio

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Exterior
Property grounds
Covered patio
Covered patio and upper
Large concrete driveway

Reviews

9.8 out of 10
Exceptional
4 bedrooms2 bathroomsSleeps 7260.1 sq m

Popular amenities

  • Dryer
  • Washer
  • Barbecue grill
  • Kitchen
  • Outdoor space

Explore the area

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  • Place, Milford State Park
  • Place, Acorns Resort
  • Place, Milford Lake
  • Airport, Manhattan, KS (MHK-Manhattan Regional)

Rooms & beds

4 bedrooms (sleeps 7)

Bedroom 1

1 Single Bed

Bedroom 2

1 Double Bed

Bedroom 3

1 Double Bed

Bedroom 4

1 Double Bed

2 bathrooms

Bathroom 1

Bathtub or shower · Toilet

Bathroom 2

Bathtub or shower · Toilet

Spaces

Deck or patio
Kitchen
Outdoor play area
Garden

About this property

Quiet rural neighborhood near Milford Lake

Recently upgraded interior and exterior with new beds, bedding, and furniture. Quiet rural neighborhood near two boat launches on Milford Lake and the largest block of public hunting in Kansas. Large driveway with plenty of room for parking vehicles and boats. Friendly helpful neighbors too!!
BOOK ENTIRE HOME - Mo. and Wk. discounts Apply - Cleaning & Service Fees Apply
Ask about reduced rates from Jan 1, 2026 through Mar 31, 2026.
4.7 miles (6 min drive) to Parker Gate Guard Shack on Ft. Riley.
3.3 miles (7 min drive) to boat launch at Milford State Park.
2.8 miles (4 min drive) to boat launch at Farnum Creek Public Use Area

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Amenities

Kitchen
Washing machine
Dryer
Free WiFi
Air conditioning
Outdoor space

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House Rules

Check in after 4:00 PM
Minimum age to rent: 21
Check out before 11:00 AM
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Children

Children allowed: ages 0–17
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Events

No events allowed
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Pets

No pets allowed
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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 deadlock

We should mention

This property does not have any lifts

About the area

Milford

Located in Milford, this holiday home is in a rural area and on a lake. The area's natural beauty can be seen at Milford State Park and Milford Nature Center & Fish Hatchery, while Fort Riley Military Base and Geary County Historical Museum are cultural highlights. Discover the area's water adventures with nearby fishing, or enjoy the great outdoors with hiking/biking trails and hunting.
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Map
Milford, KS

What's nearby

  • Milford State Park - 2 min drive - 1.1 km
  • Acorns Resort - 3 min drive - 4.4 km
  • Milford Lake - 3 min drive - 5.4 km
  • Farnam Creek - 3 min drive - 4.7 km
  • Fort Riley - 7 min drive - 6.8 km

Getting around

  • Manhattan, KS (MHK-Manhattan Regional) - 26 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Taco Bell - ‬8 min drive
  • ‪Burger King - ‬9 min drive
  • ‪Hunt Brothers Pizza - ‬10 min drive
  • ‪Burger King - ‬11 min drive
  • ‪Papa John's Pizza - ‬10 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Quiet rural neighborhood near Milford Lake pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

How much is parking at Quiet rural neighborhood near Milford Lake?

On-site parking is available at the property.

What time is check-in at Quiet rural neighborhood near Milford Lake?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Quiet rural neighborhood near Milford Lake?

Checkout is at 11:00 AM.

Where is Quiet rural neighborhood near Milford Lake located?

Situated on a lake, this holiday home is 2.6 mi (4.2 km) from Acorns Resort and 2.9 mi (4.6 km) from Farnam Creek. Rolling Meadows Golf Course and Milford State Park are also within 6 miles (10 km).

Reviews

9.8

Exceptional

Reviews are presented in chronological order, subject to a moderation process, and verified unless otherwise labelled.
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Rating 10 - Excellent. 41 out of 45 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 2 out of 45 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 2 out of 45 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 45 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 45 reviews

9.6/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

10/10

Location

10/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Kraig G.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Always great to stay here. Very clean and close to Milford Lake.
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Nicole R.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Easy and fun!
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Aaron B.

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

Stay at Milford

Everything was great and as advertised.
Stayed 5 nights in Nov 2023

10/10 Excellent

Jessica K.

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

Amazing

The property is exactly as described! It is a nice quiet place to be able to step away and relax! It is still close enought to amenities if we need them, which was great! Definitely recommend this place. The owner is extremely kind and helpful. He answered all my questions quickly and respectfully.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Dawn B.

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

Awesome vacation & reunion in a winter Wonderland

The property is amazing, spacious inside, and a perfect space for spending time & not feeling like you're in someone's space. Especially since our time was indoors because of winter storm Blair. We did enjoy building a snowman. Stan was an excellent host & Lovena was delightful and went above and beyond anything I could've imagined. We will definitely make it back, probably spring of '26. Thank you for your wonderful hospitality.
Stayed 7 nights in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

Bradley K.

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

Great House Excellent Location

House was nice and clean with everything plus more that you may need. His property manager/housekeeper lives next door which was nice. House had lots of room for us and our needs. Excellent location if your planning on fishing at Milford Lake. We will be back next year.
Stayed 3 nights in May 2023

6/10 Okay

Isaak B.

Liked: Listing accuracy
Disliked: Cleanliness, check-in

Ok

Ok
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2022

10/10 Excellent

Toni S.

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

This was a perfect place for a small group of people to stay.

We were up there for family weekend at K-State. Manhattan was booked in the way of hotels, and we found this little place to stay. It was a about 30 min from Manhattan. We had 6 adults and 2 children (8 &10 years old) stay. It was way more comfortable to have the amenities of a small home, instead of a hotel bed and TV. I am hopeful that if we go up for another weekend with numerous family members from home going to see out KSU student, we will definitely be booking again. It was perfect for my family's comfort, and enjoyment of spending time together. As well as we didn't even get to enjoy the recreation of Milford Lake that was just a short little drive away. Thank you for the great stay!
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2022

10/10 Excellent

Jessica s.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Stan was a great host. He was there during our stay. We enjoyed talking with him. The house was perfect for my family. Very clean and had what we needed. I definitely recommend this house for a stay .
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Patsy A. S.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Home was perfect for our needs. Close to the lake with plenty of room.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025

8/10 Good

Kathy A.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Very clean and spacious. Host was easy to communicate with and offered an early check in at our request which we really appreciated.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Paula G.

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

Great home to stay in

The house was exactly as pictured on the VRBO site. Clean. Host was very accommodating, answered questions via email in a timely manner. Highly recommend this property.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Rick W.

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

Fishing

Excellent location for Milford lake users. Close to boat launches. Very nice stay.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Cale O.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
The house was very clean on a beautiful property located only a short distance from Milford lake. Everything went smooth from booking to checking in and checking out. My wife and I would definitely stay here again. Thank you very much!
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Ryan M.

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

Great place

Great place, very clean. Great location and communication. Highly recommend and hopefully we'll be back next year!
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Judith W.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Very clean. Quiet neighborhood. Great appliances & amenities. Our second time staying there.
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Terry H.

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

Great place

Had a great stay the property was really clean and comfortable
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Thomas C.

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

KSU Graduation

Family came in for KSU graduation. The house was a great way to let us be together as a family that we wouldn't have been able to do in a hotel. Neighbors are delightful. Purple Martins are a highlight.
Stayed 3 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Mike M.

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

Awesome Location

Great property and location!
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2025

6/10 Okay

Kelly S.

Liked: Check-in, communication, location
Disliked: Cleanliness

Too much interaction with host

My friends and I use VRBO because the host does not stay when we stay. Generally interactions are through messaging in the app. I received a message 2 months prior to our stay asking if the host could stay on site while we were there. I replied that generally the reason we go with VRBO is that we stay alone. We are a group of 4 older friends who are vendors at events. We are quiet clean people and we spend most of our stays together at our events. We come back to the property to socialize and then rest. He said he then had somewhere else to stay during that time and he would not intrude on our privacy. He then messaged 3 days before, providing entrance information. The day of, he messaged that he doesn't provide coffee, then messaged to request that I let him know when we would arrive. I gave him the time, and he replied that he "would be around." He was there when we arrived, walked us through the house on the "grand tour" then proceeded to let us know he would be staying across the highway (less than a quarter mile away) and that he would be working in his workshop on the property on Saturday. He also was there when we left. We are used to VRBO stays where we never see anyone but the friends we're staying with. The house wasn't as clean as we usually see. Dirty sock in the upstairs bath and hair in the downstairs sink. Something sticky on the floor downstairs and drip marks on the cabinets under coffee maker. He was nice enough, but not what we wanted while using VRBO.
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Michelle H.

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

Michelle

Great location close to the lake. Plenty of space both inside and out. Stan is very helpful and responsive.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Melissa K.

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

Lakeview home

Great place to stay! Perfect for our weekend getaway! Close to the lake! Clean! Loved it!
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Garrett H.

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

Labor Day weekend

Loved it!
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

John F.

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

Quick Trip

Stayed for a short weekend fishing trip with some buddies. House is close to two ramps on the lake and has all the amenities we needed. Really enjoyed the ease of booking the house and whole stay
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Stacey C.

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

Family Weekend

Perfect place and location to Milford Lake. House was very clean. Communication with Stan was great. Really enjoyed our stay and look forward to making another trip next year.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2024

About the host

Hosted by Stanley E Ponsness

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I am an outdoors person who loves hunting, fishing, hiking, and other outdoor activities. I grew up in a small town in Idaho and currently live full time in Alaska. I visit my property two to three times a year to make improvements and take advantage of hunting and fishing opportunities Kansas has to offer.

Why they chose this property

I purchased 130 acres of land adjacent to the house in 2020 and purchased the house in 2021. The land is for hunting and my general enjoyment, plus it provides a modest return on investment from crops. The house provides a place for me to stay and opportunities to keep busy making improvements.

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