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2 bedrooms2 bathroomsSleeps 8130 sq m

Popular amenities

Fireplace

Air conditioning

Washer

Dryer

Kitchen

Barbecue grill

Enjoy the area

Sister Bay, WI

Sister Bay Marina2 min drive
Waterfront Park3 min drive
Sister Bay Beach3 min drive
Green Bay, WI (GRB-Austin Straubel Intl.)105 min drive

Rooms & beds

2 bedrooms (sleeps 8)

Bedroom 1

1 Single Bed and 1 Queen Bed

Bedroom 2

1 Double Bed and 2 Single Beds

Large loft area.

1 Single Bed and 3 Double Beds

2 bathrooms

Bathroom 1

Bathtub or shower · Toilet

Bathroom 2

Toilet · Shower only

Spaces

Deck or patio

Kitchen

Separate dining area

Outdoor play area

Garden

About this property

Select a 2023 summer week and step into yesteryear in this beautifully renovated 130 year old Door County farmhouse.
(****4 night summer rentals starting Memorial weekend running through Labor Day****)
KipDee Cottage has been selected as one of Door County's premier showcase homes for the 59th annual House and Garden walk! Situated amidst the beauty of Door County, Wisconsin, this cozy retreat is steps away from the Bay. If you are looking for the quintessential DoorCounty experience---KipDee Cottage is it!
Located on the north end of Sister Bay your family will fall in love with all that is Door County in our vacation retreat. A truly beautiful home surrounded by gorgeous perennial gardens and loaded with all the amenities. An amazing spot for families. You are walking distance of eateries, coffee shops, ice cream factory and beach! Truly a place for all seasons, KipDee Cottage provides all the comfort and amenities families seek in a vacation home. Peninsula State Park hiking and biking and Lake Michigan fishing, Door County beaches, golf courses, amazing cross-country skiing, unparalleled shopping, kayaking, wineries, cherry orchards, and sightseeing are just a few options close by. Book your summer/fall week early to ensure availability! The air-conditioned "Garage Loft" area provides additional sleeping areas with 1 queen bed, 2 full beds, and 1 twin bed, and a chalk wall for aspiring artists!.
***** 5-night minimum stay-Memorial weekend through Labor Day weekend.
*****4 night minimum after Labor Day weekend through November 1st.

Property manager

Jon and Lucy Murphy

Premier Host

Amenities

Kitchen

Washer

Dryer

Air conditioning

Outdoor space

Beach view

Kitchen

Washer

Dryer

Free WiFi

House Rules

Check in after 3:00 PM

Minimum age to rent: 25

Check out before 11:00 AM

Children

Children allowed: ages 0–17

Events

No events allowed

Pets

No pets allowed

Smoking

Smoking is not permitted

******5 night minimum Memorial Day weekend through Labor Day weekend!

*Weeklong 4-5 night stays given reservation preference.

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 not indicated whether there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property; consider bringing a portable detector with you on the trip

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

Sister Bay

Located in Sister Bay, this cottage is in the city centre. Sister Bay Marina and Pirate's Cove Adventure Golf are worth checking out if an activity is on the agenda, while those wishing to experience the area's natural beauty can explore Lake Michigan and Grand Traverse Island State Park. Make sure you get close to the area's animals with activities such as game walks and birdwatching.

Sister Bay, WI

What's nearby

Sister Bay Marina - 2 min drive
Waterfront Park - 3 min drive
Sister Bay Beach - 3 min drive
Pirate's Cove Adventure Golf - 4 min drive
Sister Bay Dog Park & Community Garden - 5 min drive

Getting around

Green Bay, WI (GRB-Austin Straubel Intl.) - 105 min drive

Restaurants

Al Johnson's Swedish Restaurant and Butik - 3 min drive
Wilson's Ice Cream Parlor - 11 min drive
Boathouse on the Bay - 3 min drive
Wild Tomato Sister Bay - 3 min drive
The Old Post Office Restaurant - 11 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Murphy's "KipDee" Cottage-Selected as one of 2020 Premier showcase Homes... pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

What time is check-in at Murphy's "KipDee" Cottage-Selected as one of 2020 Premier showcase Homes...?

Check-in begins at 3:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Murphy's "KipDee" Cottage-Selected as one of 2020 Premier showcase Homes...?

Checkout is at 11:00 AM.

Where is Murphy's "KipDee" Cottage-Selected as one of 2020 Premier showcase Homes... located?

This family-friendly cottage is located in the city centre, within 1 mi (2 km) of Sister Bay Marina and Lake Michigan. Waterfront Park and Sister Bay Beach are also within 2 miles (3 km).

9.8

Exceptional

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9.8/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

10/10

Location

10/10

Listing accuracy

10/10 Excellent

Sarah A.

10 October 2023

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

Fantastic house and location!

This is such a charming, cozy cottage. We were very pleased with all of the amenities, charm, and location. It was lovely to see the photos on the wall and read stories about the former owners. Can't wait to try this home again in the summer. Location was perfect and really gave you the Door County vibe. Don't forget to check out the holiday store across the street!

Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2023

10/10 Excellent

Stephanie N.

24 September 2023

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

Cute & clean

Murphy’s “KipDee” cottage was perfect for our family of 6. The farmhouse was so charming, had such a beautiful well maintained yard, and was close to everything! We would definitely recommend to anyone and would stay again. Thank you Jon and Lucy!

Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2023

10/10 Excellent

R C.

20 September 2023

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

Quiet birthday weekend

Celebrated a quiet birthday weekend with the family. Great location, close to everything we wanted to do in the area. Owner was responsive with information in advance and for any questions. Would stay again and look forward to making a family tradition with such great memories!

Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2023

10/10 Excellent

Sara B.

20 August 2023

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

Great for families!

Lovely home very close to downtown sister bay. We had a lot of young children with us and it was a perfect spot for them. They especially loved playing in the loft and in the beautiful yard.

Stayed 5 nights in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

David D.

17 August 2023

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

Good place!

This was a cool place to stay. We enjoyed ourselves.

Stayed 5 nights in Jul 2023

About the host

Hosted by Jon and Lucy Murphy

My wife Lucy and are educators in Northeastern Wisconsin. I have been a teacher and boys varsity basketball coach in Seymour Wisconsin for the past 32 years. Lucy is a school social worker in the Green Bay School system. We have a few years to teach and one day plan to move to this beautiful Sister Bay location. Our mantra now is "Life begins at Waters End!" In the meantime, we are excited to share our quiet, little Sister Bay Cottage with your family!

Jon and Lucy Murphy

Why they chose this property

Life begins at Waters End!
For years we have vacationed in the Door County area and have always dreamed of owning our own little slice of heaven. The minute we saw this place our search was over. We believe you will feel the same about this amazing 1898 Door County Farmhouse.

What makes this property unique

LOCATION:
Waters End Road is the perfect location. Just a block away from the Bay from our driveway and 4 miles from Lake Michigan if you head East on Waters End road. Take a stroll next door for a homemade waffle cone at the Door County Ice Cream Factory or continue down the block to watch the sunsets over the Bay. Relax and enjoy the beauty and peace of Door County from the covered farmhouse porch.