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Upstairs common space with pull-out couch

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Exceptional

5 bedrooms3+ bathroomsSleeps 12

Popular amenities

Hot tub

Kitchen

Barbecue grill

Air conditioning

Outdoor space

Washer

Explore the area

Ellison Bay, WI

Waterfront Park12 min drive
Sister Bay Marina12 min drive
Newport State Park15 min drive
Green Bay, WI (GRB-Austin Straubel Intl.)102 min drive

Most relevant reviews

10/10 Excellent

It was wonderful to spend another Hayden Cousins weekend at this great home-away-from-home after a 4 year absence. We're...

Mary Lou W.

Oct 10, 2023

Rooms & beds

5 bedrooms (sleeps 12)

2nd Floor Queen

1 Queen Bed

2nd Floor Queen

1 Queen Bed

2nd Floor Queen

1 Queen Bed

2nd Floor Queen Pull-out Couch

1 Double Sofa Bed

Accessible Ground Floor King

1 King Bed

Ground Floor Queen

1 Queen Bed

3 bathrooms, 1 half bathroom

Accessible King ensuite

Toilet · Shower only

Bathroom with shower

Toilet · Shower only

Full bathroom

Bathtub or shower · Toilet

Powder room

Toilet

Queen ensuite

Bathtub or shower · Toilet

Spaces

Deck or patio

Porch or lanai

Kitchen

Balcony

Garden

Dining Area

About this property

Spacious Family-Friendly Cottage in peaceful woods

Enjoy the beauty of nature in all seasons from the comfort of our spacious 5-bedroom/4.5 -bathroom log-style home. Perfect for large or multiple families, it can sleep 10 people in beds (12 with pull-out couch).

Highlights: Updated kitchen, wheelchair-accessible ground floor master bedroom with roll-in bathroom, spacious driveway and parking space, whirlpool, fire pit, three seasons room, peaceful surroundings free of noise pollution, internet and cable TV, washer/dryer, and plenty of common space for large groups to enjoy.

The beautiful wooded property boasts 7.5 acres of land with walking paths through cedar meadows and pine forests for all to explore, and lies adjacent to the Mink River Preserve which is ideal for hiking, bird-watching, canoeing, and cross-country skiing. Great stay for fishing trips--Door County is the #1 location for Smallmouth Bass fishing!

All renters must be a minimum of 25 years old. Children are welcome.

Local attractions:

Favorite Restaurants/ Bars:
-Island Orchard Cider (Ellison Bay, 5 min drive)
-Kick Ash Coffee (Ellison Bay, 5 min drive)
-Skip Stone Coffee Roasters (Sister Bay, 9 min drive)
-Husby's Food & Spirits (Sister Bay, 9 min drive)
-Al Johnson's (Sister Bay, 9 min drive)
-Grasse's Grill (Sister Bay, 9 min drive)
-Roots (Sister Bay, 9 min drive) - GF and vegan options
-Harbor Fish Market & Grille (Bailey's Harbor, 20 min drive)

Beaches:
-Sandy Bay Town Park (3 min drive)
-Ellison Bay Community Park & Beach (5 min drive)
-Sister Bay Beach (9 min drive)
-Fish Creek Beach (22 min drive)
-Anclam Town Park Swimming Beach (21 min drive)

State Parks:
-Newport State Park (12 min drive)
-Peninsula State Park (17 min drive)

Water/nature attractions:
-Rowley's Bay (1 min drive) (Marina and indoor pool)
-Mink River Estuary State Natural Area (2 min drive)
-North Bay State Natural Area (9 min drive)
-Mud Lake Sate Wildlife Area (17 min drive)
-Sunset Beach Park (25 min drive)

Property manager

Julia (Smucker) Rajan

Premier Host

Languages

English, French, Spanish

Amenities

Hot tub

Kitchen

Washer

Dryer

Free WiFi

Air conditioning

Kitchen

Washer

Dryer

Pet-friendly

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

Events

No events allowed

Pets

No pets 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

Noise-free guestrooms 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 and a deadlock

We should mention

A car is required for transport to and from this property

About the area

Ellison Bay

This holiday home is located in Ellison Bay. The area's natural beauty can be seen at Lake Michigan and Peninsula State Park. Kayaking, canoeing and power boating offer great chances to get out on the surrounding water, or you can seek out an adventure with hiking nearby.

Ellison Bay, WI

What's nearby

Ellison Bluff State Natural Area - 9 min drive
Waterfront Park - 12 min drive
Sister Bay Beach - 12 min drive
Sister Bay Marina - 12 min drive
Newport State Park - 15 min drive

Getting around

Green Bay, WI (GRB-Austin Straubel Intl.) - 102 min drive

Restaurants

‪Al Johnson's Swedish Restaurant and Butik - ‬12 min drive
‪Boathouse on the Bay - ‬12 min drive
‪Wild Tomato Sister Bay - ‬12 min drive
‪Chop - Sister Bay - ‬12 min drive
‪Husby's - ‬12 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Spacious Family-Friendly Cottage in peaceful woods pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

What time is check-in at Spacious Family-Friendly Cottage in peaceful woods ?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Spacious Family-Friendly Cottage in peaceful woods ?

Checkout is at 10:00 AM.

Where is Spacious Family-Friendly Cottage in peaceful woods located?

Situated in Ellison Bay, this holiday home is 1.1 mi (1.8 km) from Lake Michigan and 2.9 mi (4.6 km) from Linden Gallery. The Clearing Folk School and Ellison Bay Pottery Studios are also within 6 miles (10 km).

Exceptional

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9.8/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

9.8/10

Location

10/10

Listing accuracy

10/10 Excellent

Boris L.

28 May 2024

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

Exceptional lodging

Grate place to stay, we enjoyed every moment

Stayed 4 nights in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

Anne O.

12 Apr 2024

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

Fabulous Time

We loved our stay! The house is lovely—plenty of room for the 12 of us. The children enjoyed the games provided. There was room for them to play and for the adults to sit and talk. Very clear instructions were left in the binder for us. The beds were very comfortable; even my 12-year-old granddaughter commented on how comfortable her bed was (and she was on the pull-out bed!) The new addition which totally rebuilt the kitchen and expanded the dining area was WONDERFUL! There was plenty of room for prep work and conversation, and set up nicely. The new added 3-season room was a bit cold, as we were here in early spring, off-season, but it is a great addition and will be loved by many! Definitely recommend it!

Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2023

10/10 Excellent

Mary Lou W.

10 Oct 2023

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

Hayden Cousins

It was wonderful to spend another Hayden Cousins weekend at this great home-away-from-home after a 4 year absence. We're very impressed and love the remodel!! We are all looking forward to our next visit!! Thank you for sharing your beautiful home!

Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2023

10/10 Excellent

Katie T.

1 Oct 2023

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

Amazing

We would definitely come back!

Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2023

10/10 Excellent

Joseph P.

15 Aug 2023

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

Rowleys friends trip

Had a great time! Wonderful property.

Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

Gene T.

19 July 2023

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

Family Vacation

This property was wonderful and accommodating for our whole family! There was plenty of living space, sleeping space and outdoor space! It was very well equipped! I was very impressed they even spray for mosquitoes! There was a quick response to questions and needs. Thank you for sharing this beautiful home!

Stayed 10 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Lynn Z.

5 July 2023

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

Great family get away

Very spacious and clean home, well-stocked and large kitchen. Short hike through the woods to the sand beach and a short ride in to Sister Bay.

Stayed 5 nights in Jun 2023

10/10 Excellent

Julie L.

3 July 2023

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

Family Vacation

This property was perfect size for our family. We had 4 adults and 7 children. Room for everyone. Wonderful to have bathrooms for everyone. Very peaceful setting. Property manager was very responsive and easy to work with. Highly recommend.

Stayed 5 nights in Jun 2023

10/10 Excellent

Dave R.

16 June 2023

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June 2023

The improvements were great since our visit last year. House was great we enjoyed our stay!

Stayed 5 nights in Jun 2023

10/10 Excellent

teresita z.

9 Jan 2023

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

Dec 2022 winter getaway

We had a wonderful winter get away in your home! Plenty of space for our family of 8 adults to be together and also have privacy when needed. Everything was clean and ready when we arrived. The kitchen had eveything we needed and the heated floors were wonderful! All the beds were comfortable and there were plenty of pillows and blankets. We used a code to enter the home which was easy. The home was close to nearby state park for hiking and cross country skiing. We had a wonderful time and definitely would stay again.

Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2022

10/10 Excellent

Mary Jane C.

4 Oct 2022

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Super Clean, super comfortable and Super spacious!

This place was perfect for our family. We were celebrating my parents' 50th wedding anniversary and had me, my brother and sister and their spouses and my 4 year old son. The house had plenty of room and was very comfortable and clean. The trails in back are great for an easy morning adventure. Loved it all!

Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2022

10/10 Excellent

gary s.

15 Sept 2022

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

Love the remodel.

We had stayed here before and liked the house. But the remodel made it an even better experience

Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2022

10/10 Excellent

Maria J.

5 Sept 2022

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

Spacious

The home is very spacious. Lots of room for eating in. Kitchen has everything we needed. All the beds were comfortable. Nice sheets too. Having 5 bathrooms was a big plus. Very quiet at night. The stars are amazing at night! So many activities close by. Would definitely recommend for a large group.

Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2022

8/10 Good

Molly M.

21 Aug 2022

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We enjoyed our stay at this cabin

The accommodations was clean and had everything that we needed during our stay. It was a little bit out of the way from activities, shopping and restaurants. There was some leaking from the roof in the Jacuzzi room, and the master bedroom. We wished there was a broom available to sweep up in the kitchen. Overall, a nice cabin to stay in,

Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2022

8/10 Good

Becky W., Sheboygan Falls, Wisconsin

10 Aug 2022

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

Away from the crowds

During a busy tourist season in Door County, this was a peaceful and quiet location but yet close enough to get to the various locations we wanted to visit. We especially loved the nearby beach at the county park. The house served our large family well. We experienced a few issues at the house but the owner was very easy to contact and rectified the issues as promptly as possible. We plan to return next summer!

Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2022

10/10 Excellent

Marilyn S.

17 July 2022

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

Perfect place for a larger group get-a-way.

We rented this for a get-a-away with our children, their spouses and one grand child. It is a very roomy house and was comfortable for everyone. We appreciated the bedrooms on the first floor, and all the bathrooms. The kitchen is well supplied with ample plates, cups and silverware to accommodate a large group. It's location was also good, very private and quiet, but easy to get to Fish Creek, Sister Bay, and beautiful Newport State Park.

Stayed 5 nights in Jul 2022

10/10 Excellent

Robin T.

5 July 2022

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Spacious and Perfect Door County Location

Wonderful place to stay. It is much nicer in person and the photos don’t do it Justice!! Lots of room for multiple families, a couple pull out couches were also available and plenty of special spaces and tables to go off and read or do puzzles. The kitchen and entire house was well equipped that included a nice open pantry space to put all of our extra coolers and water. A reminder to bring hair dryers bc those are not included. The water got very hot and very cold so there were no problems with multiple people using the showers. The outdoor space was so large, beautiful and well-kept. We will be back! Thanks for a nice stay.

Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2022

10/10 Excellent

Dave R.

26 June 2022

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House visit

Place was great. Clean and organized! Only problem was upstairs ceiling fan made a lot of noise hard to sleep. Also tried to download a TV movie, kept stopping, load start then stop. But overall we enjoyed the stay!!!

Stayed 5 nights in Jun 2022

10/10 Excellent

Dawn R.

19 June 2022

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Great place

We were very happy with this property. It was clean, easy to find and plenty of room for the 10 of us. Communication with owner was great.

Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2022

10/10 Excellent

Craig B.

13 Dec 2021

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

Door County Getaway

Our group has been spending one weekend a year at this accommodation for almost 30 years. Over time the owners have progressively expanded the sleeping capacity of the house. In the last two years they made major changes, dramatically expanding the kitchen to a "Love It or List It" size, adding all new appliances, new carpeting, and upgrading and adding bathrooms. The house is sturdily built, roomy, clean, and easily reached but very private. Can't think of a better place to stay in Door County.

Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2021

10/10 Excellent

Nancy K.

24 Oct 2021

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Space for three senior couples

We love staying here. We are 40 year plus friends and love having some very private space as well as the large gathering space.

Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2021

10/10 Excellent

Patti M.

20 Oct 2021

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Lovely home. We’ll stocked kitchen. Very clean and comfortable. Beautiful property.

Very enjoyable experience.

Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2021

10/10 Excellent

Tom B., Duluth, Mn

21 Sept 2021

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Quiet and great structure

we loved the unique build of the cottage and it is close to all the fun towns on the point. we liked the location. close but private. not one negative from us. we'll stay there again when we visit the thumb of wisc.... ;-)

Stayed 5 nights in Sep 2021

10/10 Excellent

Rachel M.

14 Sept 2021

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Excellent stay!

This place couldn't be more perfect. It was spotless, had an amazing large kitchen and living room, and was very cozy. I would highly recommend it for a larger group. The property managers are fantastic and very communicative. They made us feel very welcome. We would definitely stay again!

Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2021

10/10 Excellent

Tim K., Kenosha, WI

6 Sept 2021

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Anniversary trip

This is a gorgeous house. The entire family had a great time. This property was central to all of our activities. The owner response to very minor issues was quick and considerate. We would all rent this property again.

Stayed 6 nights in Aug 2021

About the host

Hosted by Julia (Smucker) Rajan

This house has been in our family for over 25 years! We love Door County, and our house has always been a special place for us. We hope you enjoy and make it your own home-away-from-home. We work with our irreplaceable property manager to ensure the best possible experience for our guests and property.

Why they chose this property

Waldhaus, "house in the woods," holds a special place in our hearts. It is situated on 7.5 acres of woods with walking trails that our family has worked to keep well-maintained. We have enjoyed the house and property as our family has grown, and we have continued to remodel and adjust the space to accommodate our own family as well as our renters while still preserving the rustic log-cabin feel.