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2 bedrooms2 bathroomsSleeps 8130.1 sq m

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Parking available
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Fireplace
Kitchen

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Sister Bay, WI

Sister Bay Marina
‪2 min drive‬
Waterfront Park
‪3 min drive‬
Sister Bay Beach
‪3 min drive‬
Menominee, MI (MNM-Menominee-Marinette Twin County)
‪152 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

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

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Languages

English

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House Rules

Check in after 3:00 PM

Minimum age to rent: 25

Check out before 11:00 AM

Children

Children allowed: ages 0–17

Events

No events allowed

Pets

No pets allowed

Smoking

Smoking is not permitted

******4 night minimum Memorial Day weekend through Labor Day weekend!

*Weeklong 4-5 night stays given reservation preference.

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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.

Sister Bay, WI

What's nearby

Sister Bay Marina - 2 min drive - 1.9 km
Waterfront Park - 3 min drive - 2.2 km
Sister Bay Beach - 3 min drive - 2.3 km
Pirate's Cove Adventure Golf - 4 min drive - 3.4 km
Peninsula State Park - 16 min drive - 13.0 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 - ‬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).

9.8

Exceptional

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9.8/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

10/10

Location

10/10

Listing accuracy

10/10 Excellent

Sarah A.

16 Oct 2024

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

Lori N.

2 Sept 2024

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

Colleen S.

12 Aug 2024

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

Cynthia N.

2 Aug 2024

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

Kari S.

30 July 2024

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

10/10 Excellent

David B.

18 July 2024

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

Megan S.

27 June 2024

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

10/10 Excellent

Adrienne D.

12 May 2024

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

10/10 Excellent

Sarah A.

10 Oct 2023

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

Stephanie N.

24 Sept 2023

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

R C.

20 Sept 2023

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

Sara B.

20 Aug 2023

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

David D.

17 Aug 2023

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

Erin H., Kansas City

11 Aug 2023

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

Kristi L.

4 Aug 2023

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

Amy M.

22 July 2023

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

Meghan D.

11 July 2023

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

8/10 Good

James G.

12 Oct 2022

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

Fall vacation

Location in Sister Bay was nice. We had an overall good experience with the exception of the mattresses. Could be a personal preference on my part, but the master bed was topped with a foam cushion which was uncomfortable.. would also add a dishwasher...having to wash dishes by hand is not ideal..

Stayed 5 nights in Oct 2022

10/10 Excellent

Donna J.

3 Oct 2022

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

Weekend Getaway

Hosts were very communicative, property was just outside of town in a quiet area which made for relaxing evenings, cottage was clean, well furnished and very detailed in decor. Everything you would ever need is accessible at the house. Check-in and out process was also extremely easy. Would absolutely recommend if you’re in the area.

Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2022

10/10 Excellent

Heather S.

20 Sept 2022

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

Perfectly located adorable home!

Could not have asked for a better location! We had tons of fun and enjoyed everything about our stay!

Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2022

10/10 Excellent

Benita H.

16 Sept 2022

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

Tom T.

31 Aug 2022

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

10/10 Excellent

Krystle D.

28 July 2022

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

Beautiful house for exploring Door County Peninsula

The house was very cute and offered a great location for exploring Door County. We could relax before/after our adventures in a peaceful setting. The outdoor space and couple of yard games made for an enjoyable stay.

Stayed 5 nights in Jul 2022

10/10 Excellent

Anthony & Andrea S.

22 July 2022

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

Super charming home

This place was perfect for our GF getaway. The place is loaded with rooms to sit and play games. Our favorite place to be was the front porch. The landscaping is just beautiful.

Stayed 5 nights in Jul 2022

10/10 Excellent

Laura H., Dubuque

13 July 2022

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

Charming cottage

We were in town for a family reunion and loved staying at Kipdee cottage. The cottage is comfortable and charming. It has all the things needed to make a family comfortable. Plenty of towels and kitchenware. Super nice that hosts provided soaps, shampoos and paper products. Pantry had the basics to help with dinner prep too! The cottage is filled with charming decor and plenty of comfortable beds for restful nights. Our teens took advantage of the ice cream factory right across the street and the shopping in sister bay was a treat. I would highly recommend a stay at this lovely and well cared for cottage.

Stayed 6 nights in Jul 2022

About the host

Hosted by Jon and Lucy Murphy

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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Rooms & beds

2 bedrooms (sleeps 8)

Bedroom 1

Bedroom 2

Large loft area.

2 bathrooms

Bathroom 1

Bathroom 2

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