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2263 WATERS END ROAD SISTER BAY,WI.
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Reviews

9.8 out of 10
Exceptional
2 bedrooms2 bathroomsSleeps 8130.1 sq m

Popular amenities

  • Beach view
  • Parking available
  • Dryer
  • Washer
  • Fireplace
  • Kitchen

Explore the area

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Sister Bay, WI
  • Sister Bay Marina
    ‪2 min drive‬
  • Sister Bay Beach
    ‪3 min drive‬
  • Waterfront Park
    ‪3 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

2 bedrooms (sleeps 8)

Bedroom 1

1 Single Bed and 1 Queen Bed

Bedroom 2

1 Double Bed and 1 Single Bed

Large loft area.

1 Single Bed, 2 Double Beds and 1 Queen Bed

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

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

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

Languages

English

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Amenities

Kitchen
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Dryer
Free WiFi
Air conditioning
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9.0 out of 10, (54 reviews)
Welcome to your own private getaway!

House Rules

Check in after 3:00 PM
Minimum age to rent: 25
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
******4 night minimum Memorial Day weekend through Labor Day weekend!
*Weeklong 4-5 night stays given reservation preference.

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 Peninsula State Park. Make sure you get close to the area's animals with activities such as game walks and birdwatching.
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Sister Bay, WI

What's nearby

  • Sister Bay Marina - 2 min drive - 1.8 km
  • Sister Bay Beach - 3 min drive - 2.2 km
  • Waterfront Park - 3 min drive - 2.2 km
  • Sister Bay Dog Park & Community Garden - 4 min drive - 2.6 km
  • Pirate's Cove Adventure Golf - 4 min drive - 3.3 km

Getting around

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

Restaurants

  • ‪Skip Stone Coffee Roasters - ‬3 min drive
  • ‪Al Johnson's Swedish Restaurant and Butik - ‬3 min drive
  • ‪Wild Tomato Sister Bay - ‬3 min drive
  • ‪Wilson's Ice Cream Parlor - ‬11 min drive
  • ‪Husby's Food & Spirits - ‬3 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).

Reviews

9.8

Exceptional

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Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 69 reviews

9.8/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

10/10

Location

10/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Colleen S.

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

Nice house!

Well stocked house, clean, conveniently located, with a beautiful yard!
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Janell B.

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

Ladies weekend getaway

We had a wonderful stay, this property exceeded expectations and everyone was very comfortable.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2019

10/10 Excellent

David D.

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

10/10 Excellent

Kristi L.

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

Lovely Cottage

Wonderful, quaint place!! Close to everything, but private. Loved our stay, we would rent again!
Stayed 5 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Sara B.

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

Verified traveller

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

Great Spot

What a cute cottage! Everything was set up perfectly for a memorable week in Door County. Great cottage for reconnecting with family and friends.
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2020

10/10 Excellent

Melissa S.

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

We loved this place!

Our family stayed here for our first Door County visit. It is a great location. Sister bay is a hub of activity. Jon was easy and wonderful to work with. The cottage is warm and cozy feeling with such character! Totally recommend staying there!
Stayed 5 nights in Aug 2019

10/10 Excellent

Meghan D.

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

Amazing stay!

This is a beautiful property with an amazing location in Sister Bay. 3 minute drive to the downtown area. We loved the decor, sitting on the porch and in the sunroom with morning coffee, and getting ice cream down the street. The owners were very easy to communicate with and the check in process was very easy. I would definitely stay here again.
Stayed 6 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Lori N.

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

Beautiful property

We had a mostly adult holiday but invited daughter w kids to spend one night in loft. It worked out perfectly. We had a great time sightseeing and hanging out at the house. We used the fire pit, ping pong table and bikes.
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Heather G.

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

Family trip 2021

The location was great - quick bike ride to the beach, eating & shopping. The property was laid out well and felt secluded. We loved being able to walk down the street to get ice cream and watch the sun set.
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2021

10/10 Excellent

Kara C.

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

Family Weekend

The house was absolutely perfect for our family get together. The bonus loft space was perfect for my teenage nephews and nieces to all stay in together. We are looking forward to our next visit to Door County and staying in this beautiful home.
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2020

10/10 Excellent

R C.

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

Cynthia N.

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

Our New Home Away From Home!!!

Murphy’s KipDee home and gardens were delightful and welcoming. We found it to be very clean and beautifully decorated. The beds in the house are very comfortable. We didn’t use the clever bunkhouse annex. We enjoyed reading about the earlier owners. If you stay here, you will not be disappointed! We hope to return !
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Stephanie N.

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

Sarah A.

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

Madeline W.

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

Quiet little getaway

We LOVED the location of this property and all the amenities. It's very doable to have two families stay on property with the loft above the garage. The house is styled beautifully, very warm and cozy which just adds to the appeal. We will definitely be repeat customers! Thank you Jon and Lucy!
Stayed 5 nights in Jun 2022

10/10 Excellent

Amy M.

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

July stay at Kipdee

We live around the corner and needed more space for our extended family. The KipDee was perfect! Beautiful yard and adorable, clean cottage and sleeping loft above the garage! Our family said the beds were the most comfortable they have ever slept on! Jon was awesome to work with and we highly recommend!
Stayed 5 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Melissa D.

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

Girls wine weekend trip

Thanks to our wonderful hosts, this annual girls trip was the best one yet! We felt so at home in this lovely cottage. The property is close to town but far enough away to feel private and peaceful. Just a gorgeous place to spend some time relaxing. Fun was definitely had by all…can’t wait to return. Thanks so much, Jon and Lucy!!
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2021

10/10 Excellent

Benita H.

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

Birthday Delight!

It was our first time visiting Door County. What a delightful experience we had, both enjoying the area and our stay at KipDee Cottage. We came for a wedding that happened to be on my birthday in Sister Bay. The location to the venue was perfect. The cottage was beyond charming, comfortable and well cared for. We can't wait to return. Thank you for sharing your lovely home with us!
Stayed 5 nights in Aug 2022

10/10 Excellent

David B.

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

Sister Bay Summer 2024

Very nice, older home. Plenty big for 5 person family. Kids loved the loft above the garage. Parents loved the 4 season back porch. Ice cream shop 100 yards away. Easy access to town. Beautiful yard and lots of sitting/gathering areas. 2 showers and a large kitchen for a home of its age. Ping Pong and games in lower level of finished garage. Really couldn't ask for much more.
Stayed 5 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Erin H., Kansas City

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

Charming Door County Cottage

This was an adorable cottage in Sister Bay. The location was great, and it easily slept our group of 7 people. It was nice having the loft space- our kids really enjoyed it. It did get pretty warm in the bedrooms in the main house, even with the doors open and hallway AC unit running. The kitchen had plenty of dishes to use, but no dishwasher, so be prepared to hand wash everything. Overall, we had a lovely stay and recommend this cottage.
Stayed 5 nights in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

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

Getting the family together in one place priceless!

Everything was exactly how we expected if not more. Looked like something in a fancy magazine, beach decorated. Kitchen had everything we needed for our big family dinners. Easy waking to the icecream shop high on evening entertainment.( across the street) big private yard for kids and barbeque dinners, talking around a firepit. Just the sort of pleasures a family gathering can bring. But did enjoy the window shopping and all the shops thru each town along the main road. The parks are so beautiful in the area. So it was hard to decide which 3 things we'd do each day. Shopping, hikes, beach, kayaking, shopping, boating, mini golf, long drive sight seeing.....the days were to short. Hope to make this a yearly gathering
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2019

8/10 Good

Lisa F.

charming home in great location

This charming home was fresh, clean, nicely appointed and very comfortable.It truly was as presented-no hidden issues. Loaded with thoughtful details, like plenty of towels, night lights in the bathroom, firewood and roasting sticks for use with the fire pit,games, great tv options, lots of adorable glass, dish and cookware, and an awesome front porch with comfortable furniture.It is a short walk to some local restaurants, to get ice cream, or to see the sunset at the marina or beach.While the cottage does technically sleep nine, that many guests would have to be ok with sharing bedrooms and limited privacy. The loft space above the garage is a great addition for a crowd, or for tweens to young adults (likely most comfortable on cooler summer days or fall) that are okay with getting to and using the bathrooms in the house. The owners, John and Lucy, were easy to deal with and we loved KipDee! Would definitely recommend and stay there again.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2018

10/10 Excellent

Sarah A.

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

Absolutely perfect!

We love this place! Stayed for a long weekend with our two children (10 & 12), brother and sister-in law. This cottage has everything you need to make you feel like home. You can tell the owners are quite proud and take great care of this property. Bedroom are cozy and comfortable. The kitchen is well stocked with everything you need. The location is perfect! The Fall colors this time of year were amazing! We enjoyed shopping the towns, bowling at Sister Bay Bowl, exceptional meals at Welcker’s Lounge in Fish Creek, Boathouse on the Bay in Sister Bay, Wilson’s in Ephraim and of course Al Johnson’s. It’s a short drive to the Washington Island Ferry and we highly recommend renting a UTV to tour the Island. We are very grateful for the time well spent in Door County and can’t wait to return.
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Kari S.

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

Sister Bay

Great spot for a family vacation. The loft above the garage is great if extra room is needed. We enjoyed being close to Door County Ice Cream Factory and were able to take advantage of the shuttle from the ice cream shop to downtown Sister Bay.
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2024

About the host

Hosted by Jon and Lucy Murphy

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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.

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English

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