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Murphy's KipDee Cottage
Upstairs hallway(5 bedrooms and 2 baths upstairs)

Reviews

9.8 out of 10
Exceptional

Highlights

  • Ping pong on-site
    A rare find — challenge friends and family to endless matches.
  • Centrally-located
    You're never far from where you need to be with this convenient location.
6 bedrooms4 bathroomsSleeps 8

Popular amenities

  • Deck or patio
  • Barbecue
  • Internet access
  • Air-conditioning
  • Kitchen
  • Refrigerator

Explore the area

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

Rooms & beds

6 bedrooms (sleeps 8)

Bedroom 1

1 Queen Bed

Bedroom 2

1 Queen Bed

Bedroom 3

1 Queen Bed

Bedroom 4

1 Queen Bed

Bedroom 5

1 Queen Bed

Bedroom 6

1 Queen Bed

4 bathrooms

Bathroom 1

Bathtub or shower · Toilet

Bathroom 2

Toilet · Shower only

Bathroom 3

Towels provided · Bathtub or shower · Toilet

Bathroom 4

Towels provided · Toilet · Shower only

Spaces

Deck or patio
Kitchen
Outdoor play area
Garden
Dining area

About this property

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

Select a summer week and step into yesteryear in this beautifully renovated 130 year old Door County farmhouse. New construction in the winter of 2025-26 will transform the cottage into a 2400 square foot cottage featuring 6 bedrooms and 4 bathrooms! Was beautiful and charming before 2026 addition/renovation—now stunning Cottage as old world charm mixed with modern conveniences…
(****4 night minimum 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!
***** 4 night minimum stay-Memorial weekend through Labor Day weekend.
*****3 night minimum after Labor Day weekend through November 1st.

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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 5-7 night stays given reservation preference.

Important information

You need to know

Property # 1185191vb
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
Long-term renters welcome
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 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. Cana Island Lighthouse is a notable landmark, and the area's natural beauty can be seen at Lake Michigan and Peninsula State Park. Enjoy the area's slopes with cross-country skiing, and don't miss out on the sledging and ice skating.
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Sister Bay, WI

What's nearby

  • Sister Bay Marina - 2 min drive - 1.8 km
  • Waterfront Park - 2 min drive - 2.2 km
  • Sister Bay Beach - 2 min drive - 2.2 km
  • Peninsula State Park - 12 min drive - 11.2 km
  • Cana Island Lighthouse - 22 min drive - 22.7 km

Getting around

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

Restaurants

  • ‪Husby's Food & Spirits - ‬3 min drive
  • ‪Al Johnson's Swedish Restaurant & Butik - ‬3 min drive
  • ‪Sister Bay Bowl - ‬3 min drive
  • ‪Peach Barn Farmhouse & Brewery - ‬4 min drive
  • ‪Sip - ‬8 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.

How much does it cost to stay at Murphy's "KipDee" Cottage-Selected as one of 2020 Premier showcase Homes...?

As of 15 June 2026, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Murphy's "KipDee" Cottage-Selected as one of 2020 Premier showcase Homes... on 9 September 2026 start from NZ$1,573, 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 at Murphy's "KipDee" Cottage-Selected as one of 2020 Premier showcase Homes...?

On-site parking is available at the 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

Reviews are presented in chronological order, subject to a moderation process, and verified unless otherwise labelled.
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Rating 10 - Excellent. 68 out of 75 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 5 out of 75 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 2 out of 75 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 75 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 75 reviews

9.8/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

10/10

Location

10/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

Verified

8/10 Good

Mary L.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Comfortable accommodationsKitchen nicely stocked for cooking
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Chris C.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
They had everything we needed in the kitchen! The location was great and the ice ceam shop just down the block was a bonus!
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Cynthia N.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
This was our second year to stay here and are hoping to return next year. We love the location, the comfort, the quick care given to any questions, the cleanliness, the gardens and the coziness of this quit home.
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2025
Response from VrboOwner on 21 July 2025
Thanks so much Cynthia. We love hosting your group! Jon and Lucy
Verified

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
Response from VrboOwner on 18 March 2020
Janell and group of girls were fantastic renters! We would certainly love to host this group anytime. Jon and Lucy KipDee Cottage
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Tom T.

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

Great spot / lovely home

We really enjoyed our stay. Close to town, loved the property / house and enjoyed all the amenities (bikes, kayaks, etc). Will definitely stay again. Nice get away for the family
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2022
Response from VrboOwner on 31 August 2022
Thanks Tom… So happy you enjoyed your stay at KipDee Cottage!
Verified

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
Verified

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
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Megan S.

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

A place for memories!

We stayed here for a second time. It is a very pleasant home-away-from home place to stay. We were able to enjoy many activities in Door County, including ice cream, the beach and Wild Tomato pizza in Sister Bay.
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2024
Verified

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
Response from VrboOwner on 12 August 2024
Thanks for staying at KipDee Cottage! We appreciate the kind words…
Verified

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
Response from VrboOwner on 28 June 2020
Great renters!
Verified

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
Response from VrboOwner on 18 March 2020
So happy Melissa and family loved KipDee Cottage! Wonderful people and renters!
Verified

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
Response from VrboOwner on 31 August 2023
Thank you for your kind words! We are always happy to share our cottage with those who truly appreciate it!
Verified

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
Verified

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
Response from VrboOwner on 10 September 2020
Thanks Kara
Verified

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
Response from VrboOwner on 31 July 2024
Thanks Kari Loved hosting your group!
Verified

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
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Matthew K.

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

Quiet Sister Bay Location

Great house and loft for entertaining our group. We enjoyed our short walks to the ice cream shop for late evening ice cream.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2019
Response from VrboOwner on 18 March 2020
Awesome renters! Matthew and friends---Thanks for choosing KipDee Cottage! Jon and Lucy
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Ritchey W.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
We had a great experience at KipDee cottage! The house has everything you need, including a full kitchen and a ping pong table.We brought a group of 6 adults and had enough room for everyone. You can definitely fit more people in the house, but it might be tough to gather around a table all together. There are lots of seating and lounging options all around the house for group of 2-4.We would definitely stay again! Thanks for a great experience.
Stayed 7 nights in Sep 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Marty F.

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

5 night Family Getaway

This place was perfect for our group of 7! 2 adults and kids ranging from 15-20. The loft above the garage was perfect for all of the kids to stay. Both the house and the loft were clean, fully stocked and decorated so cute! We used the bikes, kayaks and firepit that were provided. There’s a lovely lookout point and ice cream shop just steps from the house and downtown Sister Bay is just a few minute drive. We loved just about everything from our stay and will likely be booking here again!
Stayed 5 nights in Jul 2025
Verified

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
Verified

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
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Adrienne D.

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

Great Girls Weekend Retreat

Great spot for us to celebrate turning 50! Comfortable and well equipped house. Gracious and informative hosts. Door County was just beginning its summer season, but there was plenty to do and see. I hope we get the chance to visit again and we will definitely seek to stay at KipDee Cottage.
Stayed 3 nights in May 2024
Verified

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
Response from VrboOwner on 10 October 2023
Sarah Thanks much for the kind words! Fall is beautiful in Door County. We would love to host your group for a summer stay when you can experience the water, the beaches and all the outdoor activities and entertainment Sister Bay offers!
Verified

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
Response from VrboOwner on 28 June 2022
Thank you! So happy we could share KipDee Cottage with you!
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Amanda C.

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

Can't wait to come back

This place was amazing! It had everything we were looking for. Location was perfect close to everything but still far enough way to have peace and quiet. The owners were available for any questions we had and the binder of info was super helpful. I would recommend this place to anyone. Thank you to the Murphy's for opening up your home to my family and my sisters family.
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2019
Response from VrboOwner on 18 March 2020
Amanda and family, We look forward to hosting your group any time... So happy you enjoyed your stay! Jon and Lucy Murphy

About the host

Hosted by Jon and Lucy Murphy

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My wife Lucy and are retired educators from the Green Bay Area. I have been a teacher and boys varsity basketball coach in Seymour Wisconsin for the past 34 years. Lucy is a school social worker in the Green Bay School system. We both fell in love with Door County in our youth.
Our mantra now is "Life begins at Waters End!" We have been VRBO hosts since 2017. This winter we have added 1000 square feet and totally renovated this 1898 farmhouse. We are excited to share our beautiful 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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