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Mill pond hideaway

Cottage in Luther with kitchen and balcony

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Outdoor dining
Lake
Spring time
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Living room

Reviews

9.8 out of 10
Exceptional
2 bedrooms1 bathroomSleeps 6

Popular amenities

  • Dryer
  • Washer
  • Parking available
  • Kitchen
  • Barbecue grill

Explore the area

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  • Place, Millpond Park
  • Place, Luther Area Museum
  • Place, Luther Area Public Library

Rooms & beds

2 bedrooms (sleeps 6)

1 bathroom

Bathroom 1

Spaces

Deck or patio
Kitchen

About this property

Mill pond hideaway

Mill Pond Hide-a-way is a charming cottage nestled on The Mill Pond near the head waters of the Little Manistee River. The tastefully decorated cabin sleeps six comfortably with two private bedrooms (wth air conditioning units) separated by a living area with a futon. The fully furnished kitchen has all the amenities of home including a washer and dryer available for use for no additional charge. Just out the back door you will find a spacious covered porch with a scenic view of the pond. It is perfect for leisure dining or just relaxing and enjoying the wonderful wildlife. Also available for your enjoyment is a charcoal grill, horse shoes, and 2 a fire pits.
Mill Pond Hide-A-Way is conveniently located to ORV trails, no trailering needed. The village of Luther is within walking distance and includes fun for the whole family including the Luther Dam park and 2 different taverns with full menus are also available.
Linens, coffee and microwave popcorn included with your reservation.
Pets welcome for a small cleaning fee.
Sorry, no WiFi available but bring your Hulu-Netflix login, smart tv provided.
Non-smoking (deposit will be forfeited if non-smoking rule is not adhered to and if pet hair is found on beds and bedding) smoking outdoors only.

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Amenities

Kitchen
Washing machine
Dryer
Pet-friendly
Air conditioning
Outdoor space

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House Rules

Check in after 4:00 PM
Minimum age to rent: 21
Check out before 11:00 AM
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Children

Children allowed: ages 0–17
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Events

No events allowed
Small gatherings are allowed
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Pets

Pets allowed: dogs and cats (limit 2 total)
$50 non refundable pet deposit
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Smoking

Smoking is not permitted
If you or your personals are in/on property past check out, unless approved, you will forfeit your Security Deposit and still be expected to leave.
If smoke smell inside property or pets on beds, Security Deposit Will be forfeited
$55 a night for each camper. $10 for each person after 6 persons, a night. Deposit forfeited if rule broken

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
Note from host: Small gatherings are allowed
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 deadlock

About the area

Luther

Luther is home to this cottage. The area's natural beauty can be seen at Triangle Park and Fairbanks Park, while Luther Area Museum and Idlewild Historic and Cultural Center are cultural highlights.
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Luther, MI

What's nearby

  • Millpond Park - 7 min walk - 0.6 km
  • Luther Area Museum - 7 min walk - 0.6 km
  • Luther Area Public Library - 7 min walk - 0.6 km
  • Newkirk Township Hall - 8 min walk - 0.7 km
  • Triangle Park - 11 min walk - 1.0 km

Restaurants

  • ‪Logger's Landing - ‬7 min walk
  • ‪North Bar - ‬7 min walk
  • ‪Pizza Place - ‬7 min walk
  • ‪Twin Creek Inn - ‬11 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Mill pond hideaway pet-friendly?

Yes, this property allows cats and dogs (limit 2 total).

How much is parking at Mill pond hideaway?

On-site parking is available at the property.

What time is check-in at Mill pond hideaway?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Mill pond hideaway?

Checkout is at 11:00 AM.

Where is Mill pond hideaway located?

Situated in Luther, this cottage is within a 10-minute walk of Millpond Park, Luther Area Museum and Luther Area Public Library. Newkirk Township Hall and Triangle Park are also within 15 minutes.

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. 134 out of 156 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 19 out of 156 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 2 out of 156 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 1 out of 156 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 156 reviews

9.8/10

Cleanliness

9.8/10

Check-in

9.8/10

Communication

9.6/10

Location

9.8/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Alice C.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
We love going to Luther and staying at The Mill Pond. It's so private and peaceful, and it's just a few blocks short blocks to town.
Stayed 10 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Barbara L.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Perfect cabin on the water and we had a great view of the Luther fireworks on the 4th of July! Would love to rent again on our next visit.
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Kristin L.

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

The perfect getaway

The cabin was perfect and the property is absolutely beautiful. We had such a relaxing visit—it was the perfect getaway. It was incredibly convenient to hop in the Can-Am and head straight to the Little Manistee. Our hosts were a pleasure to work with from start to finish. We will definitely be booking this property again!
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Amy E.

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

Love the Mill Pond!

Great location, easy access to ORV trails, multiple restaurants within walking distance. Cozy cabin. Great communication with property manager. Always enjoy staying in Luther. Thank you for everything!
Stayed 4 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Leslie K.

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

Perfect place

This our second time back and this place is a perfect location and so so comfortable.
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2023

10/10 Excellent

Richard B.

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

Great little cabin!!

Great little cabin with a pond to watch the geese. All of the amenities for an enjoyable stay at a reasonable price.
Stayed 3 nights in May 2023

10/10 Excellent

Jamie L.

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

Great cabin with everything you need

The cabin is cute with a great porch and outdoor fire pit. The cabin is fully stocked with everything you need (towels, sheets, coffee, etc).
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Jody J.

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

Great little place to stay

Great location, easy access from highway. Close to skiing, hiking, and biking. Very communicative host. Would stay again.
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2023

10/10 Excellent

Kevin H.

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

Love This Place

What a way to take a break and relax
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2023

10/10 Excellent

Rolf N.

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

Family get away

This cabin was perfect for our family get away. It was clean and had everything we needed. It was bigger than I expected but otherwise just as advertised. These owners were such a pleasure to work with. We will definitely be renting here again!!
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2024

10/10 Excellent

Silviano E.

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

Nature

Very quite and relaxing. Cute back view.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

Nancy S.

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

Peaceful

I stink at writing reviews. We loved the place. Enjoyed all the wildlife and peace and quiet. I would recommend it to anyone looking to enjoy nature and bird watching.
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2023

8/10 Good

Barbie E.

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

Overall great time

My husband and I came up for our first time and really enjoyed our stay. The town was nice, the trails were amazing only complaint is the living room and one bedroom of the house were cold. We couldn’t seem to get them warm enough to use them. Need an electric fireplace or something to keep it warm and cozy.
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Amanda B., Grand Rapids

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

Cabin Escape

My parents joined my husband, stepson, our puppies and me for a wonderful extended weekend. All of the amenities were as expected and the kitchen was better equipped than we had hoped. We took the row boat around the pond a few times to enjoy the wildlife, had a cookout at the campfire and walked into town a couple of times. Definitely a five star experience for us. I only hope our future travels can be as enjoyable.
Stayed 5 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Jack D.

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

Luther

Very relaxing, wonderful pond view with all kinds of wildlife. Bugs weren't bad, but hosts provided a citronella candle outside and many other nice touches inside. A surprise was the Bose Wave radio, which picked up Interlochen and other classical stations. The North Bar had better food than the Loggers Landing. Avoid the ripoff supermarket in LeRoy.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2023

8/10 Good

Courtney M.

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

Long Weekend Getaway

Pros: -Host was very quick to respond and even allowed us to arrive early the first day which was so helpful for our travel plans! -The property in the back (facing the pond) was beautiful. -The cabin was well stocked with cookware, extra blankets, extra toilet paper, etc.. Cons: -The front of the property faces a very busy road. -The well water situation was more extreme than I imagined, the water was not drinkable and I did not enjoy showering in it… -The oven worked on and off all weekend, the DVD player did not work, and we did not have any service to use the smart TV. -The cabin set up feels more like a trailer or manufactured home. -No arrival or exit directions were provided so I was unsure of expectations or even how to get in when we first arrived.
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2023

10/10 Excellent

Douglas J.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
The property was great!
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Rachel M.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Comfortable cabin with all the amenities. Stunning views of the Mill Pond from the cabin deck with all sorts of wildlife activity. We thoroughly enjoyed our stay here.
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

mark. H.

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

Nice laid back

Was nice hooked some good bass row boat worked out needed to go fishing in clear water . Bar in town had good food and drinks enjoyed our stay
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

kevin H.

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

Thank you

Very close to where we hunted.
Stayed 6 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Angie G.

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

Excellent place!

We always enjoy our time at the Millpond!
Stayed 10 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Toni P.

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

Great vacation

The place was very nice. Every thing was perfect. Downtown was very convenient, restaurants and bar plus shopping. There was no dock and the rowboat was filled with water but I don’t think the pond was deep enough to row around. The wildlife was awesome on the pond. I would suggest to get a guest book so people can tell their fun and adventures. Thank you for sharing your cabin.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Laura S.

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

Wonderful Cottage!!!

This place was fabulous. Loved everything about it!! Thanks for an absolutely amazing stay!!
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2024

8/10 Good

Kelly D.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, location, listing accuracy
Disliked: Communication

Family trip with our Great Dane

The house was as described, the only downside was in the picture it looks like you can stand on the lake shore to fish. You can, you just have to knock down the weeds as you walk. Other than that we had a great time!
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2024

6/10 Okay

Daniel P.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, listing accuracy
Disliked: Communication, location

surprised

We enjoyed the property. Sad to say there say there was a scheduled power outage scheduled for July 12 from 1100pm till 8am that we were not made aware of..Sadly this was our 50 th. wedding anniversary. We were mortified. One for the record books. Owner should have made me aware. Sad. Please include instruction for coffee maker!
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2024

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