3bedroom, 2bath, country retreat. Spectacular views, walking paths, much more.

3 bedrooms2 bathroomsSleeps 7111 sq m

Popular amenities

Pet-friendly

Kitchen

Barbecue grill

Free WiFi

Washer

Dryer

Explore the area

Jackson, MI

JAX 6019 min drive
Cascade Falls21 min drive
Sandhill Crane Vineyards23 min drive
Detroit, MI (DET-Coleman A. Young Municipal)93 min drive

Rooms & beds

3 bedrooms (sleeps 7)

Bedroom 1

1 Single Bunk Bed and 1 Single Bed

Bedroom 2

1 Queen Bed

Bedroom 3

1 King Bed

2 bathrooms

Bathroom 1

Soap · Towels provided · Bathtub or shower · Toilet · Shower only · Shampoo · Hair dryer

Bathroom 2

Bathtub or shower · Bathtub · Toilet · Shower only

Spaces

Deck or patio

Porch or lanai

Kitchen

Garden

Dining Area

About this property

Morningstar Farm Cottage, located just North of Jackson, Michigan, offers a fully equipped year-round retreat for those seeking a break from the hectic pace of everyday. With its three bedrooms and two bathrooms, the cottage provides ample space for families and friends to relax and reconnect. The cottage is situated on our family farm, with a private 10-acre lake -a haven for nature lovers. While Malay Lake doesn't have a sandy beach or firm lake bottom, it offers a grass beach where you can enjoy the view, watch the kids swim from the swim platform, fish, or gather around the lakeside fire pit in Adirondack chairs for a cozy evening of roasting marshmallows and hot dogs.

The lake provides various water activities, including swimming off the anchored diving platform, exploring with a complementary rowboat, small bass boat, canoe, or basic pontoon with an electric motor. Accessing the lake is a short 10-minute walk from the cottage. If you have a 4-wheel drive or pickup truck, you can drive down the farm lane (weather permitting). Golf carts are also available for rent. For a larger lake experience, Pleasant Lake public county park with a public swimming beach is just 2 miles away.

Inside the cottage, you'll find a fully equipped kitchen with stainless steel appliances, including a dishwasher and microwave. The dining table comfortably seats 6-8 people, and there are additional seating options available. The large living room features a spacious sectional and a widescreen smart Roku TV with access to Antenna TV, Netflix, and youtubeTV. There are also designated spaces for games, private conversations, and a work station with multiple chargers.

Guests of Morningstar Farm Cottage can enjoy the beautiful setting for hikes, fishing, and swimming. The deck provides a peaceful spot to relax in the fresh air, watch sunsets, and observe farm animals grazing.

The cottage's location offers proximity to Michigan State University, The University of Michigan, Michigan International Speedway, five 27-hole golf courses, the Waterloo Recreation Area, and the Waterloo Hunt Club—all within a 30-minute drive.

Morningstar Farm Cottage welcomes small family reunions (with prior approval), girl's weekends, and corporate leasing. Rather than sending your out-of-town guests to a hotel, they can enjoy the privacy and serene surroundings of the cottage. There's even space for an additional tent and an electrical RV hookup available for an extra charge.

Property manager

Bruce and Maxine Weller

Premier Host

Amenities

Kitchen

Washer

Dryer

Pet-friendly

Free WiFi

Air conditioning

Jackson Vacation Rental | 4BR | 2BA | 2,752 Sq Ft | Step-Free Access

House Rules

Check in after 4:00 PM

Minimum age to rent: 25

Check out before 10:00 AM

Children

Children allowed: ages 0–17

I have a pack-n-play for your use on site.

Events

Events allowed: family gatherings

Small gatherings welcome only with prior approval

Pets

Pets allowed: dogs (limit 2 total)

Additional fee of $50.00 per stay per pet

Smoking

Smoking is not permitted

There is a smoking area near the campfire

See attachment when booked for complete listing of house rules

Damage and incidentals

You will be responsible for any damage to the rental property caused by you or your party during your stay.

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

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

We should mention

A car is recommended for transport to and from this property

About the area

Jackson

Located in Jackson, this cottage is in a rural area. The area's natural beauty can be seen at Meridian-Baseline State Park and Pinckney State Recreation Area, while Art 634 and Michigan Theatre of Jackson are cultural highlights. Be sure to check out the area's animals with activities such as game walks and birdwatching.

Jackson, MI

What's nearby

Michigan Theatre of Jackson - 17 min drive
Henry Ford Allegiance Health - 17 min drive
JAX 60 - 19 min drive
Cascade Falls - 21 min drive
Sandhill Crane Vineyards - 23 min drive

Getting around

Jackson Station - 16 min drive
Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport (DTW) - 73 min drive

Restaurants

McDonald's - 13 min drive
McDonald's - 19 min drive
Roadhouse - 14 min drive
127 Brewing - 15 min drive
Sandhill Crane Vineyar - 24 min drive

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

Debra J.

14 Aug 2023

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

Great country home

We really enjoyed our stay. The owners are so helpful and respond quickly. We enjoyed watching the cows and the one cow who hid her baby so well. He got over onto the property, so we kept an eye on him till they got there. Very relaxing stay.

Stayed 10 nights in Aug 2023

6/10 Okay

Deb G.

1 Aug 2023

Liked: Check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Lovely farm setting

It was a lovely farm setting and the hosts were wonderful. It is not a lake house. The lake is quite a long walk with several very heavy gates to lift and move. You absolutely must rent the golf cart. The house itself is in need of some updates/repairs. But again, the farm was pretty and the hosts were great people.

Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Felicia E.

30 July 2023

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

Nice cottage

The cottage is very cute. The kitchen is well stocked. The bed was wonderful! Very quiet and peaceful surroundings. My dog got to meet some cows (from a distance)! Maxine was wonderful and the communication was excellent. She helped me out of an unfortunate situation and allowed me to check in a bit early which was much appreciated. Everything is as described. It is actually just a very short drive to town as well. Due to weather I didn’t get to fish in the lake but could actually see them in there just waiting to be caught!!!

Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Jeff M.

24 July 2023

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

nice private lake cottage

We enjoyed our stay - thank you!

Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Joy C.

7 July 2023

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

Family Fishing Celebration

The home was spotless, cozy and had everything needed for a great family vacation. The fishing was great and crystal clear water to swim from swim deck. The owners were very responsive and the cows were so cute. We can't wait to return.

Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2023

About the host

Hosted by Bruce and Maxine Weller

We are both from Jackson and really like it here. We love our farm and the cottage. We live on the farm in a separate home and wish to share our beautiful lake, and cottage.

Why they chose this property

We loved the farm and cottage the first time we saw it. We realized the potential of this beautiful place. It is situated on top of a hill and you can see for miles. The farm is a working cattle farm with spectacular views 360 degrees.

What makes this property unique

We love to stay at the cottage and entertain there. It is comfortable, clean and relaxing. The views are spectacular. Come and stay with us and see for yourself.