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Cozy cabin with a front door, windows, and a small deck area, set amidst a grassy lawn and trees.
Enjoy a serene lake view from the comfort of this room, featuring a carpeted floor and a door leading to an outdoor space with a deck and bench.
Compact kitchen with sink, stove, and refrigerator, offering ample space for meal preparation.
Escape to a serene natural oasis with lush greenery and a tranquil atmosphere, perfect for relaxation and outdoor activities.
Guests can enjoy a peaceful stay in this cozy cabin surrounded by a lush lawn and trees.

Reviews

9.8 out of 10
Exceptional

Entire home

2 bedrooms1 bathroomSleeps 6

Popular amenities

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

Explore the area

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Luther, MI
  • Luther Area Museum
    ‪7 min walk‬
  • Millpond Park
    ‪1 min drive‬
  • Ahmikwam Lake
    ‪5 min drive‬

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About this property

Entire place

You'll have the entire home to yourself and will only share it with other guests in your party.

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.
During your stay at this cottage, you're just a quick walk from Millpond Park. Laundry facilities are available. The cottage offers a kitchen and a washer/dryer.
  • Air-conditioned cottage with kitchen, washer/dryer and balcony or patio
  • Amenities include laundry facilities
  • Steps from Millpond Park and 6 minutes on foot from Luther Area Museum
Mill pond hideaway offers its guests barbecue grills and laundry facilities. The front desk is open around the clock.

This Luther cottage is smoke free.

Property manager

Jim and Shawna VanDyke

Languages

English

Property amenities

Parking and transport

  • Parking on site

Kitchen

  • Blender
  • Coffee grinder
  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Cookware, dishware, and utensils
  • Hob
  • Microwave
  • Oven
  • Paper towels
  • Refrigerator
  • Toaster

Dining

  • Dining table

Bedrooms

  • 2 bedrooms
  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • 1 bathroom
  • Hair dryer
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels provided

Living spaces

  • Dining table
  • Living room

Entertainment

  • Hulu
  • Netflix
  • Smart TV
  • Stereo
  • Streaming services

Outdoor areas

  • Barbecue grill
  • Dock
  • Firepit
  • Outdoor furniture
  • Patio

Laundry

  • Laundry facilities
  • Washer/dryer

Comfort

  • Air conditioning
  • Heating

Pets

  • Pet friendly
  • Welcoming cats and dogs only
  • 2 pets total

Suitability/Accessibility

  • Smoke-free property

Services and conveniences

  • Iron/ironing board

Things to do

  • Boat

Safety features

  • Carbon monoxide detector (host has indicated there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property)
  • Smoke detector (host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property)
  • Deadbolt lock

Policies

Check-in

Check-in time starts at 4:00 PM
Contactless check-in and check-out are available
Minimum check-in age - 21

Check-out

Check-out before 11:00 AM
Contactless check-out

Special check-in instructions

You will receive an email from the host with check-in and check-out instructions

Pets

  • Pets are welcome
  • Only dogs and cats are allowed
  • Maximum 2 pets
    • Service animals are exempt from fees.
  • Note from host: $50 non refundable pet deposit

Children and extra beds

  • Children are welcome.

Important information

You need to know

This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business or profession.
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
This property is managed through our partner, Vrbo. You will receive an email from Vrbo with a link to a Vrbo account, where you can change or cancel your reservation
You will receive an email from the host with check-in and check-out instructions. You will also receive an email from Vrbo with a link to a Vrbo account, which will enable you to manage your booking.

Property is also known as

Mill Pond Hide-a-way House Luther
Mill Pond Hide-a-way House
Mill Pond Hide-a-way Luther
Mill Pond Hide-a-way Luther
Mill Pond Hide-a-way Cottage
Mill Pond Hide-a-way Cottage Luther

Mill pond hideaway Reviews

Reviews

9.8

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 128 out of 150 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 19 out of 150 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 2 out of 150 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 1 out of 150 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 150 reviews

9.8/10

Cleanliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

mark. H.

Liked: Cleanliness

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

Amy E.

Liked: Cleanliness

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

8/10 Good

Barbie E.

Liked: Cleanliness

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

kevin H.

Liked: Cleanliness

Thank you

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

10/10 Excellent

Jamie L.

Liked: Cleanliness

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

Angie G.

Liked: Cleanliness

Excellent place!

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

10/10 Excellent

Toni P.

Liked: Cleanliness

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

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

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

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

10/10 Excellent

Katie S.

Liked: Cleanliness

Nice Place!

Great place close to downtown Luther! The bathroom was nice, roomy, and stocked with plenty of towels and washcloths. The kitchen does not have that much counter space but worked for what we needed. The desk area was nice and peaceful. The beds are on the smaller side for 2 adults but we made do. All in all would recommend.
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2024

8/10 Good

Mark T.

Liked: Cleanliness

Adorable cottage

The cottage was exactly as advertised with lots of nice little extras. There were a few tv channels that came in and out. Definitely no cell service. If you are looking for it to be EXACTLY as their pictures and descriptions it is not. The pond was barely deep enough for the boat to row through. We kept getting stuck. We could have walked across the whole thing. That was disappointing as we were hoping to fish. Also, the yard, dock and general outside did not look like the pictures. The dock is extremely unsafe and needs some maintenance as does the rest of the outdoor space. But the inside was definitely well appointed and clean. Overall it was a nice stay but for the money it would have been nice if it was just like the pictures and descriptions.
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Kim N., Matthews, Indiana

Liked: Cleanliness

Relaxing Place to Stay

Nice place to stay and close to trails! Clean and had all the essentials needed and very comfortable with a beautiful yard and view. We had a great stay and would recommend this place to others.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Malissa M.

Liked: Cleanliness

Perfect for the trails!

Nice, clean and close to trails. All roads in Luther are sxs approved so it was great! Road over 200 miles of trails on our 3 day trip! No wifi was great, regular antenna channels, and peace! The view, the wildlife and the overall relaxing atmosphere made it awesome! Worth it!
Stayed 3 nights in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

Jason P.

Liked: Cleanliness

Great little place to stay not too far from skiing

We rented the house because we were skiing at Caberfae. It is about 25 minute drive so not too far. We ate at Logger's Landing right in Luther which was great. We arrived late in the evening so it was a little bit hard to find the property in the dark so those arriving late look for the large sign out front with the One-way watertight mill name on it.
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2024

10/10 Excellent

Rolf N.

Liked: Cleanliness

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

8/10 Good

William N.

Liked: Cleanliness

Weekend stay

It was a nice place for a short hunting weekend.
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2023

8/10 Good

Christine K.

Liked: Cleanliness

Cute cabin with large yard

Well maintained, complete with all the essentials! Was a little disappointed that the pond was too low to use row boat, or to fish. Theres was alot of wildlife to watch from the porch. Overall great wkend stay! Thank you
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2023

10/10 Excellent

Sarah V.

Liked: Cleanliness

Enjoyed the wildlife

We really enjoyed watching the swans, geese, ducks and the bald eagle in the backyard. The pond was so peaceful in the early morning. Perfect to sit on the back deck with a cup of coffee. The hammock that was in the closet was enjoyed by our youngest among 2 trees by the firepit in the evening. One goose enjoyed nibbling on the apples that had dropped from the apple tree. It was a nice place to relax and unwind and hit the reset button!
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

Rachel G., Howell, Mi

Liked: Cleanliness

Perfect Peaceful Get-a-Way

We were here with our family and two dogs for a long weekend. The fishing was great. The rowboat was fun and the fire pit with Edison lights at night was perfect for making memories! Clean as can be! Beds were comfortable and we didn’t need anything for the kitchen but food! 10/10 from us and the hosts were available when needed. Highly recommend.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

Silviano E.

Liked: Cleanliness

Nature

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

10/10 Excellent

Kathy Crow C.

Liked: Cleanliness

Great spot for riding the trails

Our family, 6 total including a 2 year old, had a great time and this cute spot. Beautiful pond in the backyard, somehow connected to the damn - not sure how all of the works- but all day you could watch swans, ducks, geese, birds. Very peaceful. Very close to the trails. Plenty of room for our trailers. Beds were nice, house was very clean. Two private bedrooms and a futon in the living room. A couple of things: no dishwasher, the grill is charcoal, and I couldn’t find a cake pan. Other than that, great stay!
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Jack D.

Liked: Cleanliness

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

10/10 Excellent

Zachary K.

Liked: Cleanliness

Perfect hideaway

Little place in the middle of nowhere great for getting away and just relaxing. Relitivley close to enough things to get out and do stuff but quiet 3nough to un plug and re energize.
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Nancy S.

Liked: Cleanliness

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