See all properties
Entire home

Peaceful spacious Dog-Friendly, family friendly, escape with a Private Lake

Photo gallery for Peaceful spacious Dog-Friendly, family friendly, escape with a Private Lake

Cottage is all to yourself, on one of the highest hills in Jackson County MI.
Welcome to Morningstar Farm Cottage. #morningstarfarmcottage
Back deck for enjoying the sunset or your morning coffee.
Spacious patio with plenty of seating
3 bedroom 2 bathroom cottage on one of the highest hills in Jackson County MI.

Reviews

9.8 out of 10
Exceptional
3 bedrooms2 bathroomsSleeps 7111.5 sq m

Popular amenities

  • Dryer
  • Washer
  • Fireplace
  • Parking available
  • Pet-friendly
  • Kitchen

Explore the area

Map
Jackson, MI
  • Henry Ford Allegiance Health
    ‪17 min drive‬
  • JAX 60
    ‪19 min drive‬
  • Sandhill Crane Vineyards
    ‪23 min drive‬
  • Jackson, MI (JXN-Reynolds Field)
    ‪19 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

Peaceful spacious Dog-Friendly, family friendly, escape with a Private Lake

Morningstar Farm Cottage, north of Jackson, Michigan
- 3 bedrooms, 2 bathrooms—ideal for 2 families and friends
- Located on our 90 acre family farm with a private 10-acre lake
- Grass beach, swim platform, fishing, and 2 fire pits
- Watercraft included: rowboat, small bass boat, canoe, and basic pontoon with electric motor
- 10-minute walk to the lake; golf cart rentals available
- 2 miles from Pleasant Lake public swimming beach
- Fully equipped kitchen with stainless steel appliances
- Living room with large sectional sofa and smart Roku TV
- 2 Decks for relaxing, watching sunsets, and viewing farm animals
- Near MSU, U of M, MIS, golf courses, and Stare park recreation area (within 30 minutes)
- Welcomes small reunions, girl's weekends, and corporate leasing
- Extra tent space and RV hookup available (additional charge)

Property manager

Bruce and Maxine Weller
Premier Host

Languages

English

Add dates for prices

Amenities

Kitchen
Washer
Dryer
Pet-friendly
Free WiFi
Air conditioning

Have a question?

AI iconBeta

Get instant answers with AI powered search of property information and reviews.

Similar properties

Jackson Vacation Rental | 2BR | 2BA | Step-Free Access | 922 Sq Ft

Lakefront Jackson Retreat w/ Boat Dock & Fire Pit!

  • Kitchen
  • Washer
  • Dryer
  • Air conditioning
9.6 out of 10, (4 reviews)
Lakefront Jackson Retreat w/ Boat Dock & Fire Pit!

House Rules

Check in after 4:00 PM
Minimum age to rent: 25
Check out before 10:00 AM
default

Children

Children allowed: ages 0–17
I have a pack-n-play for your use on site.
default

Events

Events allowed: family gatherings
Small gatherings welcome only with prior approval
default

Pets

Pets allowed: dogs (limit 2 total)
Additional fee of $50.00 per stay per pet
default

Smoking

Smoking is not permitted
There is a smoking area near the campfire
See attachment when booked for complete listing of house rules

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
Parties and events (including family gatherings) are allowed on site. Maximum attendees: 20
Note from host: small gatherings welcome only with prior approval
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 Malay Lake, while Art 634 and Michigan Theatre of Jackson are cultural highlights. Make sure you get close to the area's animals with activities such as game walks and birdwatching.
Map
Jackson, MI

What's nearby

  • Art 634 - 16 min drive - 15.0 km
  • Henry Ford Allegiance Health - 17 min drive - 16.2 km
  • JAX 60 - 19 min drive - 20.4 km
  • Cascade Falls - 21 min drive - 21.2 km
  • Sandhill Crane Vineyards - 23 min drive - 13.2 km

Getting around

  • Jackson Station - 16 min drive
  • Detroit, MI (DTW-Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County) - 73 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪McDonald's - ‬19 min drive
  • ‪Roadhouse - ‬14 min drive
  • ‪McDonald's - ‬13 min drive
  • ‪Wendy's - ‬19 min drive
  • ‪Pleasant Lake Pub - ‬10 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Peaceful spacious Dog-Friendly, family friendly, escape with a Private Lake pet-friendly?

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

What time is check-in at Peaceful spacious Dog-Friendly, family friendly, escape with a Private Lake?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Peaceful spacious Dog-Friendly, family friendly, escape with a Private Lake?

Checkout is at 10:00 AM.

Where is Peaceful spacious Dog-Friendly, family friendly, escape with a Private Lake located?

Situated in a rural location, this cottage is steps from Malay Lake and 1.3 mi (2.1 km) from White Lake. Twin Lakes and Allen Lake are also within 6 miles (10 km).

Reviews

9.8

Exceptional

Reviews are presented in chronological order, subject to a moderation process, and verified unless otherwise labelled.
Learn moreOpens in a new window
Rating 10 - Excellent. 102 out of 111 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 7 out of 111 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 1 out of 111 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 1 out of 111 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 111 reviews

9.8/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

10/10

Location

10/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Tina B.

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

House was very cozy and hosts were great

We needed a place to house family for my son’s wedding. This place was perfect!! Maxine was great and was very accommodating . Fall colors were in bloom. Perfect n cozy spot for what we needed!! I’ll be back to enjoy the water in the summer!
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

CARRIE L.

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

AWESOME PLACE!

Maxine was great! Loved the place. Very convenient location.
Stayed 11 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

John P.

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

Getaway and Faster Horses Music Festival

The country cabin was nice. Nice place to stay and relax yet kept us within 30 minutes of the Faster Horses venue. Hosts were great with communication but not over bothersome. We didn’t get to enjoy the other amenities but the pond looked great
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

John & Helena L.

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

Annual family reunion

Every year close to the anniversary of my sisters death, I travel to MI to spend time with my nieces and their growing families. More family members wanted to make the trip this year, but the MI families could not accommodate us all. The Morningstar Cottage was a perfect solution. The hosts graciously allowed us to welcome family & friends to the cottage. My 4 nieces were within 1/2 hour drive of us and we were only 10 minutes from Pleasant Lake Campground where we hosted a large family gathering! It worked wonderfully!
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Mary H.

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

Wonderful Morningstar

Maxine was very helpful and responded quickly to our questions. The cottage is lovely and everything we needed was there. We had toddlers visit and I suggested they might want to add a booster seat or high chair and next thing I knew there was a booster seat delivered to the back door. We had a lovely time!
Stayed 6 nights in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

Debra J.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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

10/10 Excellent

Loran S.

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

Well stocked cottage

This was exactly as presented, very well stocked kitchen and very clean. The hosts were very communicative, we would stay there again!
Stayed 5 nights in Jun 2023

10/10 Excellent

Lynn B.

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

Cozy and comfortable

Our family enjoyed staying here. Everything you need lots for kids and adults to do. Games, cards, cd,dvd’s, great selection of tv programs too. If you enjoy nature this is the place to be. Seeing the cows as you walk out the back porch in the morning was great. We all enjoyed the fishing, canoeing, swimming and campfires.Maxine and Bruce were personable and attentive to our needs. Even though we didn’t need anything. Thank you for sharing the farm.
Stayed 6 nights in Jun 2023

10/10 Excellent

Stefan T.

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

Just perfect

Everything was excellent! Great communication, clean, peaceful, all you want in a cottage vacation. Thank you very much for your hospitality. Our family enjoyed every minute of our stay.
Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2022

10/10 Excellent

Sherry V., Asheboro, NC

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

Very Relaxing

Very relaxing vacation in a country atmosphere. Very near town and close to family members. Property had everything you need for large family together's. Maxine and Bruce were perfect host, and they were very accommodating. Sherry/Hub
Stayed 14 nights in Sep 2022

10/10 Excellent

Angelina S.

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

Beautiful! Love this place! Clean and stocked!

The views from cottage and around property serene! You see neighbors' horses and goats. The owners Have lots of cows with their babies plus a few young Bulls adorable. I pet one finally after days of trust building, she gave me a few good licks on arms and hand. At the time we were there they had a momma barn kitty who has 4 baby kittens learning to hunt hiding under cows to get the birds lol Smart kitty's/great cows! and the pond and boats are fun. huge lily pads with beautiful yellow and white flowers. Lots of fish! Definity rent the golf cart to be getting around property huge and would be quite the haul with cooler and stuff to go on boats or spend day swimming. Even night cruising around on golf cart fun! Especially at dusk/night seen lots of deer! Bonfire every night! Bruce, Maxcine, and family are great people very accommodating. Pleasant Lake right down and around corner with sand beach to! Old town of Leslie not far also with some stores and restaurants. Had great time will be back for sure!
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2022

10/10 Excellent

theodore z.

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

Another great stay at Morningstar Farms

It was our 4 time staying at the farm. So peaceful and relaxing. Living in Florida we always look forward to our stay. Hope to return again next year.
Stayed 9 nights in Aug 2022

10/10 Excellent

Tim M.

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

Beautiful place to stay

First of all the property is amazing. Waking up every morning making coffee and watching the cows with my family is the best start you can have for a day. Bruce and Maxine are just wonderful people and love talking to them and learning about the farm. Anything that we needed they provided or guided us in the right direction. Renting the golf cart was great too. Makes trips to the lake fast and easy also when traveling with the kids and a cooler. It was our second time staying there and we will be back again next year. I can’t wait to see my cows again.
Stayed 9 nights in Jul 2022

8/10 Good

Nancy F.

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

Beautiful farm country

Nice stay at this country home. King and queen beds comfortable the bunk room not so much. Nice seeing the cows out back. Beautiful country setting.
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2022

10/10 Excellent

Laura K.

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

Great experience, loved this property!

The house was so clean and equipped with everything we needed and more. The Wellers are beyond hospitable, we can’t wait to stay here again!
Stayed 13 nights in May 2022

10/10 Excellent

Sierra D.

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

Excellent

Great area, clean house, wonderful people, extremely close to Jackson and Onondaga, overall just exceptional!
Stayed 6 nights in Dec 2021

10/10 Excellent

Richard S.

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

Country Cottage

Dennis, our host made us feel welcome in his cottage. Occasionally he, stopped by with his dog Jax to make sure our stay was going well. The accommodations were as described. Our stay here was wonderful. This was our home base for exploring the area. We stayed in a nice comfortable, quiet cottage set in the forest on the edge of the owner’s farm. The beds were very comfortable and every one slept well. We used the kitchen, barbecue and laundry. All worked well. We would definitely consider staying here again if in the area.
Stayed 5 nights in Sep 2021

10/10 Excellent

Josie W.

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

Great stay!

The place is so cute and relaxing. We had a great time and would definitely stay here again.
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2021

10/10 Excellent

Michelle C.

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

Peaceful and Picturesque

The Morning Star Cottage is a wonderful place to gather away from the monotony of the everyday. With beautiful views, a private lake and plenty of space to roam, you can't go wrong. We Can't wait to come back!
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2021

10/10 Excellent

Leah S.

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

Amazing Vacation

It was just what we needed for a family getaway. The lake was great. We loved the boating options and it was beautiful. The owners paid attention to details and made sure we had a great time. Can't wait to come back
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2021

10/10 Excellent

Greg C.

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

Relaxing and fun vacation

Cozy and comfortable cottage with picturesque views to enjoy while having morning coffee or an evening drink. My wife, granddaughter, and I all enjoyed watching and photographing the cattle that sometimes came up right near the cottage fence. The firepit area was very nice with plenty of chairs timed night accent lighting while having a fire. The kids had a ball swimming and jumping off the swim platform, kayaking, canoeing, and fishing at the lake.

About the host

Hosted by Bruce and Maxine Weller

Host profile image
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.

Languages:

English

Premier Host

They consistently provide great experiences for their guests
Tell us how we can improve our siteShare feedback

Hotels

beach rentals in Northland
pet-friendly rentals in Northland
apartments Latin Quarter
family rentals in Auckland
beach rentals in Canggu
cabins New Zealand

Holiday Rentals

Lawrence Holiday Rentals
Moorea Holiday Rentals
Amsterdam Holiday Rentals
Auckland Holiday Rentals
Stewart Island Holiday Rentals
Carterton Holiday Rentals
Sanur Holiday Rentals
Mahia Holiday Rentals
New Zealand Holiday Rentals
Richmond Holiday Rentals
Kilbirnie Holiday Rentals
Great Barrier Island Holiday Rentals
Rapaura Water Gardens Holiday Rentals
The Beach Hut Gallery Holiday Rentals
Kakanui Holiday Rentals
Miranda Hot Springs Holiday Rentals
Ngunguru Holiday Rentals
Rarotonga Holiday Rentals
Port Douglas Holiday Rentals
Bay of Plenty Region Holiday Rentals
Monaco Holiday Rentals
Horseshoe Bend Holiday Rentals
Queensland Holiday Rentals
Waimauku Holiday Rentals