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Enchanting, Romantic Lakefront Cottage, Close to Frankenmuth

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Exterior
Fridge, microwave, oven, stovetop
Property grounds
Exterior
Interior

Reviews

10 out of 10

Exceptional

Entire home

1 bedroom1 bathroomSleeps 4

Popular amenities

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

Explore the area

Map
Millington, MI
  • Murphy Lake
    1 min walk
  • Hart Lake
    25 min drive
  • Bronner's Christmas Wonderland
    39 min drive
  • Flint, MI (FNT-Bishop Intl.)
    60 min drive

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About the area

Millington

Located in Millington, this cottage is on the waterfront, a 1-minute drive from Murphy Lake and 8 minutes from Willow Springs Golf & Country Club. .This family-friendly cottage is 5.5 mi (8.8 km) from Millington-Arbela Historical Society and 6.4 mi (10.3 km) from North Lake.

What's nearby

  • St. Julians Winery - 36 min drive - 30.6 km
  • Grandpa Tiny's Farm - 38 min drive - 29.2 km
  • River Place Shops - 39 min drive - 32.0 km
  • Bronner's Christmas Wonderland - 39 min drive - 29.7 km
  • Frankenmuth Historical Museum - 40 min drive - 31.3 km

Getting around

  • Bishop Intl. Airport (FNT) - 60 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Cardinal Country Pizza - ‬16 min drive
  • ‪Millington Pizza - ‬14 min drive
  • ‪McPherson's Family Restaurant - ‬14 min drive
  • ‪Millington Inn - ‬14 min drive
  • ‪Bo's Village Peddler - ‬15 min drive

About this property

Entire place

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

Enchanting, Romantic Lakefront Cottage, Close to Frankenmuth

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.
Make yourself comfortable in this air-conditioned cottage, which features a fireplace and a Smart TV. There's a private balcony. A kitchen is outfitted with a refrigerator, an oven, and a stovetop. Complimentary wireless internet access keeps you connected, and a DVD player is provided for your entertainment.
Enjoy recreation amenities such as a water park or take in the view from a garden.
Guests will find features like internet access and onsite parking.

Property manager

Sherry Morris

Languages

English

Property amenities

Beach

  • Beach sunloungers
  • Beach towels

Internet

  • Free WiFi

Parking and transport

  • On-site parking

Kitchen

  • Fridge
  • Stovetop
  • Microwave
  • Oven
  • Dishwasher
  • Toaster
  • Kitchen island
  • Blender
  • Electric kettle

Dining

  • Dining table

Bedrooms

  • 1 bedroom
  • Bed sheets provided

Bathrooms

  • Bath or shower
  • Towels provided
  • Outdoor shower
  • Soap
  • Hairdryer
  • Toilet paper

Living spaces

  • Fireplace
  • Living room
  • Dining room

Entertainment

  • Smart TV
  • DVD player
  • Games

Outdoor areas

  • Balcony
  • Barbecue
  • Garden
  • Outdoor furniture
  • Firepit

Laundry

  • Washing machine and dryer

Comfort

  • Air conditioning
  • Heating

Pets

  • Pet friendly
  • 1 total pets
  • Welcoming dogs only

Suitability/Accessibility

  • Smoke-free property

Services and conveniences

  • Iron/ironing board
  • Phone

Location highlights

  • On the lake
  • On the waterfront
  • In a rural location
  • Near outlet shopping

Things to do

  • Water park
  • Boating on site
  • Hiking/biking trails nearby
  • Snowmobiling nearby
  • Sledging nearby
  • Fishing nearby
  • Hunting nearby
  • Power boating nearby
  • Cycling nearby
  • Winery tours nearby
  • Kayaking nearby

Safety features

  • Carbon monoxide detector installed (host has indicated that there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property)
  • Smoke detector installed (host has indicated that there is a smoke detector on the property)
  • Fire extinguisher
  • First aid kit
  • Deadbolt lock

Policies

Check-in

Check-in time starts at 4:00 PM
Contactless check-in 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 allowed
Service animals are welcome, and are exempt from fees
Welcoming dogs only
1 total pets
Restrictions apply; for more information contact the property at the number on the booking confirmation

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome
Note from host: Add't $37.50 for each child that will 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
Onsite parties or group events are strictly prohibited
Host has indicated there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property
Host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher, a first aid kit, and a deadbolt lock
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

Property is also known as

House
Lakefront Northshore Rental
Enchanting, Romantic Lakefront
Enchanting, Romantic Lakefront Cottage Cottage
Enchanting, Romantic Lakefront Cottage Millington
Enchanting, Romantic Lakefront Cottage Cottage Millington

Enchanting, Romantic Lakefront Cottage, Close to Frankenmuth Reviews

Reviews

10

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 93 out of 97 reviews" "
Rating 8 - Good. 1 out of 97 reviews" "
Rating 6 - Okay. 2 out of 97 reviews" "
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 97 reviews" "
Rating 2 - Terrible. 1 out of 97 reviews" "

10/10

Cleanliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Robyn B., Noblesville, IN

Liked: Cleanliness
Getaway
Enjoyed our stay. Surprisingly spacious for a 1 bedroom. Great views. Lots of bird watching. We loved the multiple entertaining areas and especially the wifi, since service isn't great. The covered porch was well used for rainy evenings.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Nikki T.

Liked: Cleanliness
Beautiful cottage!
This was ideal for a quiet get away for my husband and I. The cottage was charming, in a beautiful setting, and just what we wanted!! Would stay again for sure!
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Andy M.

Liked: Cleanliness
Great time!
We had a great time wonderful place to stay will be back again!
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Philip V.

Liked: Cleanliness
romantic little getaway
Enjoyed staying at this Vrbo. It is just as described a romantic getaway. Communication with the owner was excellent and the property was meticulously clean when we got there. Enjoyed using the kayaks boat and paddleboat on a beautiful Murphy lake. The weather was excellent, which helped us stay. Excellent Vrbo property we plan on returning next year
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

John F.

Liked: Cleanliness
Peaceful and relaxing retreat
Wonderful views. Cottage was well equipped with all necessities and clean. Enjoyed relaxing on the deck looking out at the water. Our dog felt at home. Mark and Sherry are wonderful hosts going above and beyond. We extended our stay and wish we could of stayed longer. Plan on staying next year.
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

LEEANN B.

Liked: Cleanliness
Cute Cottage
Thank you Sherry for a great experience this weekend at your cottage. It is so darn cute and we were so relaxed. Especially in the evening sipping on a glass of wine enjoying the fire on the covered porch. Love the Hawaiian theme. Definitely will come back in the summer to enjoy the lake. Molly our lab just loved jumping off the dock to get the ball. Positive experience from all of us
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

BcOneSeven

Liked: Cleanliness
Great Lake Experience
Beautiful house. Very well equipped and well maintained. Thankful to have such a beautiful place that was also pet friendly. My objective was to find a pet friendly place on the water so that I could give my pooch the opportunity to swim a bit. This property accomplished that and more. It was particularly nice to have use of a small boat with electric motor so I could give Cooper that experience as well. The owner was nice enough to swing by and give me a quick overview of the boat/motor, fire pits, etc. Great communication with the property owner/manager. Nice neighborhood. Perfect.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2024

6/10 Okay

Krist S.

Liked: Cleanliness
A bit uncomfortable
Beautiful view of the lake. Cottage very clean. Stayed for 2 weeks. It became clear as we drove into the neighborhood lane that renters are not welcome in their lake neighborhood. There were anti- renter signs on all 9 neighbors yards - it was a bit uncomfortable to know that we were not welcome and we worked at maintaining a low profile.We hoped to do a lot of fishing but did not know the electric motor was a small trolling motor- it was faster to row.Did not explore the lake like we would have if we had larger motor. If we would have known about the small motor and the disapprovals of the neighborhood we would have passed in this rental.
Stayed 13 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

James & Amy B., SCS, MI

Liked: Cleanliness
Relaxing week for myself, husband and dog:)
Our 4th time staying at this beautiful hidden gem. We got a peaceful week with our dog who loves to swim in the lake. We relaxed on the deck with the gorgeous view of the sunset, grilled, enjoyed margaritas while our precious fur baby slept from exhaustion of swimming on the safely gated deck. Made smores at night, and enjoyed wine,,, I cannot say enough about this place, the fishing boat was our dogs favorite because she knew she was headed to the island to swim,,,so fun! Love this place. Very clean and very quiet and peaceful.
Stayed 5 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Kerry T.

Liked: Cleanliness
Serene Escape
The house was very clean and had everything we needed for a comfortable stay. The view of the water was peaceful and relaxing. Neighborhood was quiet and private. Would definitely return!
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Mark l.

Liked: Cleanliness
murphy lake cottage
we initially thought the cottage would be home base so we could venture to the surrounding areas. but once we settle in and saw how beautiful it was, - DONE DEAL- !!!! great place - beautiful lake - funtastic.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Jennifer S.

Liked: Cleanliness
Lovely Cottage
Very nice location, low key lake without much traffic. Aquacycle included in the rental which was easy to use. Close to Frankenmuth which we always enjoy visiting. Included all necessities, low maintainance clean up. Enjoyed our time here.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Christina L.

Liked: Cleanliness
You won't want to leave!
First, I can't say enough about the views of Lake Murphy. This was one of the most relaxing and peaceful spots I've ever been to. We used the boat & took our pup Lucy swimming. Then I found the water float/raft in the shed & had to float around the water right out front. We took a short ride to Frankenmuth, but we mostly enjoyed the peace & quiet. Our Hosts Sherry & Mark were wonderful and took care of any issue we had. The place was clean and had every amenity you could want. However (and this is not a complaint), there aren't a lot of places to eat. You may want to bring your own food. Tina, Jim & Lucy
Stayed 5 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness
Enjoyed our stay immensely
An adorable well stocked home with a beautiful view on Murphy Lake. We had a wonderful time just relaxing and enjoying all the water sport activities. The home had two kayaks, a paddle boat and small boat with an electric motor. We also used the inflatable water toys! In the evening we enjoyed the beauty of watching the moon glisten over the water. Overall an outstanding visit that we will certainly like to enjoy again. Thank you to Sherry and Mark the owners who graciously took us out on a pontoon boat ride one evening, wonderful people.
Stayed 5 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Christine L.

Liked: Cleanliness
Nice spot for lake getaway weekend!
Comfortable, clean cottage perfect for a quick weekend of R&R. Sherry and Mark are lovely!
Stayed 5 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Penny J.

Liked: Cleanliness
Peaceful yet festive 4th
Relaxed calming environment. Boat parade on the 4th of July and fireworks were great. We used the time to rest and rejuvenate.
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Teresa E.

Liked: Cleanliness
Amazing!!
This home is exactly as described and was perfect for what we needed. Being originally from the area, it was great to have our own place for the week that we were back in town and spending time on the porch overlooking the lake was such a peaceful way to start and end each busy day of visiting friends and family. We have traveled all across the country, with our dogs, and have to say that this was the most well appointed and stocked home that we have stayed at! And so clean, which is even more important. We would definitely love to come back when we are in the area again. Sherry and Mark are outstanding hosts! Highly recommend!
Stayed 5 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Rick H.

Liked: Cleanliness
Great View
We spent three nights at this beautiful cottage with a stunning view of the lake. The owners were very communicative and prompt. We particularly enjoyed the extra-large chair and ottoman by the patio doors, which provided a relaxing spot to take in the scenery. We highly recommend this cottage.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Todd P.

Liked: Cleanliness
Weekend stay to visit Frankenmuth
Enjoyed our stay. Thanks for use of boats and fire tables. View of the lake was relaxing. Had all supplies we needed. Our dog loved the steps to get in and out of the lake she slept very well after swimming. Thanks again for use of your property
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Corey W.

Liked: Cleanliness
Piece of Paradise
Would highly recommend - our dogs loved swimming at the sand bar and we loved the use of the water equipment Very clean and cozy house - owners were very helpful - has everything you need! We enjoyed our stay - thanks Mark & Sherry
Stayed 2 nights in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

Tony L.

Liked: Cleanliness
Weekend getaway
Great lake house in a quiet neighborhood, Mark and Sherry are great hosts! The house has everything you need, amazing views and amenities. Looking forward to staying again when we have more time.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

Brooke W.

Liked: Cleanliness
Great lakehouse
Love the property. Very beautiful!
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2023

10/10 Excellent

Monica G.

Liked: Cleanliness
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

Liked: Cleanliness
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.

Liked: Cleanliness
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