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Enchanting, Romantic Lakefront Cottage, Close to Frankenmuth

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A lakeside property with a dock, boats, and a house with a deck and outdoor seating.
A wooden deck with a yellow table and chairs, a sliding glass door, and a view of trees.
A spacious living area with a grey sofa, a grey armchair, and a colorful rug. There is a large window providing a view of trees outside.
A spacious room with a large table, a white cabinet, and a view of a body of water through a sliding glass door.
A modern kitchen with white cabinets, stainless steel appliances, and a central island.

Reviews

9.8 out of 10
Exceptional

Highlights

  • Scenic water view
    Relax and unwind with top-rated water views, offering a scenic experience.
  • Beach equipment
    A rare find — beach equipment ready to go for your days by the sea.
  • By the lake
    Guests love the beautiful lakefront location.
1 bedroom1+ bathroomSleeps 4

Popular amenities

  • Balcony
  • Dog-friendly
  • Barbecue grill
  • Air conditioning
  • Refrigerator
  • Internet

Explore the area

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Millington, MI
  • Place, Murphy Lake
    ‪1 min walk‬
  • Place, Bronner's Christmas Wonderland
    ‪39 min drive‬
  • Place, River Place Shops
    ‪40 min drive‬
  • Airport, Flint, MI (FNT-Bishop Intl.)
    ‪55 min drive‬

Where you'll sleep

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

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.
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House Rules

Check in after 4:00 PM
Check out before 11:00 AM
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Children

Children allowed: ages 0-17
Add't $37.50 for each child that will stay
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Events

No events allowed
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Pets

Pets allowed: dogs (limit 1 total)
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Smoking

Smoking is not permitted

Check-out instructions

The host requires you complete the following before checking out:
Load and start the dishwasher
Remove personal items, remove leftover food and drinks, and take out the trash
You can gather towels, sheets, etc., and just put on the floor in front of the washer/dryer. But not mandatory. Thanks!
The main thing is to leave right at 11:00, as it takes us at least 3 hours, sometimes 4 to clean for the next guest. Thanks!
Failure to complete these may result in a negative review from the host.
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

Important information

You need to know

Property # 2192991
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 has outdoor spaces, such as balconies, patios, terraces which may not be suitable for children; if you have concerns, we recommend contacting the property prior to your arrival to confirm they can accommodate you in a suitable room

About the neighborhood

Millington

Located in Millington, this cottage is in a rural area and on the waterfront. Willow Springs Golf & Country Club and The Timbers Golf Club are worth checking out if an activity is on the agenda, while those wishing to experience the area's natural beauty can explore Murphy Lake and North Lake. Discover the area's water adventures with kayaking and rafting nearby, or enjoy the great outdoors with cycling and hiking.
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Millington, MI

What's nearby

  • Murphy Lake - 1 min walk - 0.1 km
  • Birch Run Premium Outlets - 35 min drive - 39.1 km
  • Bronner's Christmas Wonderland - 39 min drive - 36.9 km
  • River Place Shops - 40 min drive - 40.1 km
  • Frankenmuth Historical Museum - 40 min drive - 39.1 km

Getting around

  • Bishop Intl. Airport (FNT) - 57 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Buck Wild - ‬21 min drive
  • ‪Millington Inn - ‬14 min drive
  • ‪Cardinal Country Pizza & Sports Bar - ‬16 min drive
  • ‪Benny's Bierhalle - ‬14 min drive
  • ‪Otter Lake Bar - ‬28 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Enchanting, Romantic Lakefront Cottage, Close to Frankenmuth pet-friendly?

Yes, this property allows dogs (limit 1 total). Some restrictions may apply, so please contact the property for more details.

How much does it cost to stay at Enchanting, Romantic Lakefront Cottage, Close to Frankenmuth?

As of Sep 24, 2026, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Enchanting, Romantic Lakefront Cottage, Close to Frankenmuth on Sep 25, 2026 start from $357, including taxes and fees. This price is based on the lowest nightly price found in the last 24 hours for stays in the next 30 days. Prices are subject to change. Choose your dates for more accurate prices.

How much is parking?

Onsite parking is available at the property.

What time is check-in at Enchanting, Romantic Lakefront Cottage, Close to Frankenmuth?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Enchanting, Romantic Lakefront Cottage, Close to Frankenmuth?

Check-out is at 11:00 AM.

Where is Enchanting, Romantic Lakefront Cottage, Close to Frankenmuth located?

This family-friendly Millington cottage is located on the waterfront, within 3 mi (5 km) of Murphy Lake and Willow Springs Golf & Country Club. North Lake and Harvey Lake are also within 9 mi (15 km).

Reviews

9.8

Exceptional

Reviews are presented in chronological order, subject to a moderation process, and verified unless otherwise labeled.
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Rating 10 - Excellent. 131 out of 139 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 4 out of 139 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 3 out of 139 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 139 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 1 out of 139 reviews

10/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Amenities

10/10

Property conditions & facilities

10/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

9.8/10

Location

10/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great place!! Would stay again !!
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
We had a great 2 night stay here. The view and location right on the lake is amazing. We loved just looking out over the beauty of the lake, kayaking in the lake, and fishing out in the boat. Overall a great stay!
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
This cottage has everything you can ask for including great hosts and views. Was nice to get away from the hustle and bustle and detach.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Beautiful cottage beautiful view of the lake Mark & Sherry are super nice and cover every detail or question we had Very close to quick trip to Frankenmuth My husband and I had a wonderful time
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
This place is beautiful and the lake views are stunning
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2026
Response from VrboOwner on Jul 7, 2026
So glad you enjoyed it Cindy! Definitely little North Shore has THE best view on the lake! 🌴🛶🐠☀️😊
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
This property and its owners are first-rate! I stayed there with my dog for two nights and loved watching the boats and enjoyed the cool breeze in the evenings. Everything you could want is provided in the cottage, including dog bowls for my pup! The location provides an easy drive to Frankenmuth but feels like a paradise when returning for the evening. Everything was very clean and the hosts were readily available to answer any questions or concerns.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2026
Response from VrboOwner on Sep 3, 2026
Thank you Christine for the nice review. That means a lot to us! And we are happy you enjoyed Frankenmuth, and had our cozy little cottage to come back to at the end of a long day shopping:). There is just something about being on the water! Enjoy the rest of your year, and we hope you & Chip can come back again!
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
This was an amazing place to stay on Murphy Lake. The house was spotless! Check-in was made easy with great instructions from Sherry and Mark. We will definitely keep this house on our list for a return trip!
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2026
Response from VrboOwner on Jul 31, 2026
Thank you for the super nice review! We really appreciate that! You are welcome back anytime. :) Mark & Sherry
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Aug 9-13, 2026We were so pleased with our getaway to North Shore. The house was clean and beautifully appointed. The perfect spot for us and our dog, who had her first experience of Lake Life, and she loved it! Sherry and Mark are such attentive and responsive hosts.We would definitely come back!
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2026
Response from VrboOwner on Sep 3, 2026
Thank you Ann! And for the pictures/video of Poppy enjoying her first swim! That just made us happy! Have a great rest of 2026, it sure is going fast! Your friends, Mark & Sherry
Verified review

8/10 Good

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, listing accuracy
Comfortable Bed. Two recliners in living room were nice along with the seating area overlooking the lake. Host was very responsive. We enjoyed our time on the lake.
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2026
Response from VrboOwner on Jul 24, 2026
Thank you Brandon & Cassie! So glad you had a good time, and caught some fish! We also appreciated the service call! :) Thanks for helping us out :)
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
This property is right on the water and the view is gorgeous! The kitchen is well appointed and the washing machine and dryer were very convenient. The hosts thought of everything and anything you may need.
Stayed 5 nights in Jun 2026
Response from VrboOwner on Jul 24, 2026
Thank you Christine for the nice review! Little North Shore definitely has THE best view on the lake! Love the early morning sunrises. Glad you had everything you needed, that is important to us! Come back anytime ;)
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
We stayed in the middle of the week, the lake was beautiful and peaceful. The cottage was very clean with all the accommodations we needed for our stay. Sherry and Mark were available if needed. We didn't need anything, everything was provided. I had reconstructive back surgery in February and was up for a long drive getaway. This was close to home and worked perfectly. Millington for a small town had three great places to eat.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2026
Response from VrboOwner on Sep 3, 2026
Thank you Joel for the nice review! It definitely is "north" without going north! We hope you heal quickly and well from your back surgery. We have been through that experience.....not fun! Come back anytime, we will leave the lights on for you! Mark & Sherry
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
The property was clean and well stocked. The view of Lake Murphy is amazing and the host is awesome. She was very responsive.
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2026
Response from VrboOwner on Jun 15, 2026
Thank you Kim! I wished I could review our guests more than just with stars.....you definitely went over and above to clean before you left. Thank-you, & I am sure our immaculate cleaning lady will appreciate that! So glad you 4 (the pup too :) ) had fun! Have a great summer, S-) Sherry
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
This was our second visit to this adorable and romantic cottage on beautiful Walker lake. We enjoyed using the kayaks, small boat and inflatables for the water.. The views are beautiful we barely turned on the TV. Just enjoyed the views of the lake. Sherry and Mark are wonderful hosts and easily accessible if needed.Became engaged at this romantic cottage, I’ll never forget it. Sherry Mark thank you for the memories.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great place great hosts!
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
This lakefront cottage is perfect and has the best view of the lake! We really enjoyed our stay!
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
This place was extremely clean, great view, had everything we needed. I love traveling south to the ocean but sometimes you can only travel close by. The personal touches, tasty arrival, and a fun surprise made this beautiful home stand out. It wasn’t just a typical rental for Memorial Day weekend it was a luxurious get away. Sherry and Mark are the best. Quiet time, beautiful fireworks over the lake, and Frankenmuth close by finished out the weekend. Most importantly being Pet Friendly! Bama B LOVED it here.
Stayed 3 nights in May 2026
Response from VrboOwner on Jun 7, 2026
Sherry L! Thank you thank you for the kindest review ever (Luxurious.....that just makes me happy)! Seriously, kind reviews and knowing people love our little cottage like we do, means the world to Mark & I! And we loved the pictures, I think Bama was smiling, love it! Hope you can visit again, you 3 are welcome anytime! Your friends, Mark & Sherry L
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great property! The walkway from the driveway to the cottage had a retaining wall that was really leaning towards to steps. Other than that, we had a great time considering the weather!
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2026
Response from VrboOwner on Apr 29, 2026
Hi Kim, thank you for your feedback. We are in the process of correcting that retaining wall, it posed no danger, but definitely was leaning, and did not have a good "look". The weather....what can we say about that this year, except....enough already! Glad you had a great time! Mark & Sherry
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
The cottage was right on the water & it was beautiful. The cottage was clean & the hosts were helpful & very nice
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2025
Response from VrboOwner on Nov 21, 2025
Thank you, Mary for your kind words, we have THE best cleaning person, and that is a priority! Little North Shore has THE best view on the lake, and is so very peaceful, especially this time of year, no boats, and most summer people are gone, only the wildlife, which is always peaceful to watch! Thank you again for choosing our little cottage. Maybe you can come back again when Greg can fish.🐠☀️😊
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities, communication
Had such a great experience! We can't wait to come back again!
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Beautiful great place!!

They had everything you needed, very quiet !
Stayed 7 nights in May 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Even better in person. We loved our stay
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2025
Response from VrboOwner on Jul 22, 2025
Mark, You guys loved fishing more than anyone who has ever stayed (almost as much as Mark :))) )! We loved that! And so happy you were able to bring your grandson! In fact, we bought a little light for the boat next time....just for you :) Your friends, Mark & Sherry
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Relaxing stay in a beautiful setting

We enjoyed our stay at this cute little cottage!
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2021
Response from VrboOwner on Aug 17, 2023
Thanks Joe & family! And we were happy to hear you were successful in your fishing! Mark & Sherry
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Great time!

We had a great time wonderful place to stay will be back again!
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2024
Response from VrboOwner on Oct 8, 2024
So glad you had a nice time! You are welcome back anytime! Mark & Sherry
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
This adorable cottage has the most amazing views and the host was super nice and available for anything needed. The rooms were spacious and the kitchen was perfect. Must stay again
Stayed 5 nights in Jul 2025
Response from VrboOwner on Aug 9, 2025
Hi Cindy, We are so happy you enjoyed our little cottage on ML! Little North Shore definitely has THE best views on the lake! You are welcome anytime! Your friends, Mark & Sherry
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
The house and property was perfect. The Lakeview was excellent and great communication with host. Highly recommend.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2025
Response from VrboOwner on Oct 3, 2025
Thanks, Adam, appreciate your kind words and that you had a nice time😊🚣‍♂️🏝️☀️ You are welcome back anytime! M & S

About the host

Hosted by Sherry Morris

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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!

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