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Mill pond hideaway

Cottage in Luther with kitchen and balcony

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Nestled on The Mill Pond, Mill Pond Hide-a-way offers a charming retreat with a scenic view of the pond from its spacious covered porch. Unwind in one of two private bedrooms or enjoy leisure dining and wildlife watching on the porch. With amenities like a fully furnished kitchen, charcoal grill, horse shoes, and fire pits nearby ORV trails are within reach.

Reviews

9.8 out of 10
Exceptional

Entire home

2 bedrooms1 bathroomSleeps 6

Popular amenities

  • Kitchen
  • Washing machine
  • Dryer
  • Air-conditioning
  • Outdoor space

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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.
Wi-Fi available for a small fee of five dollars per day, and a 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.

Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in the cottage: WiFi (surcharge)

Parking and transport

  • Parking on site

Kitchen

  • Blender
  • Coffee grinder
  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Cookware, dishware, and utensils
  • Dishwasher
  • 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

  • DVD player
  • 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

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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
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

Pets

Pets are allowed
Service animals are welcome, and are exempt from fees
Welcoming dogs and cats only
2 total pets
Note from host: $50 non refundable pet deposit

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome

Events

No events allowed
Small gatherings are allowed

Smoking

Smoking is not permitted

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
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

Property is also known as

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

About the area

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. Visit our Luther travel guide
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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
  • Fairbanks Park
    15 min walk - 1.3 km

Restaurants

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

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.

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Mill pond hideaway Reviews

Reviews

Exceptional

All reviews shown are from real guest experiences. Only travellers who have booked a stay with us can submit a review. We verify reviews according to our guidelines and publish all reviews, positive or negative.
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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

Cleanliness

9.6

Location

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Kim N.

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

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

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

Cheryl B.

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

Stay at mill pond hide away

They property was beautiful and peaceful. We enjoyed watching the activityy on the pond from the deck area. Thecfire pit was awesome.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 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

Zachary K.

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

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

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

Kelli K.

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

Lake home

Excellent little home away from home. Boys enjoyed fishing from dock and boat that were provides. Excellent communication with owners.. Would recommend
Stayed 5 nights in Jun 2021

10/10 Excellent

Malissa M.

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

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

8/10 Good

Christine K.

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

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

Rachel G., Howell, Mi

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

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

Jason P.

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

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

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

Sarah V.

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

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

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

10/10 Excellent

Kathy Crow C.

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

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

8/10 Good

Mark T.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, location

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

Douglas J.

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

8/10 Good

William N.

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

Weekend stay

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