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1+ Acre/200 Feet of Lk Michigan Shoreline! -July/Aug Prime Time Still Avail!

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Welcome!
Winding Road to Private Lot
Gas Fireplace
Light and Bright!
Original Stone Fireplace

Reviews

9.8 out of 10
Exceptional
2 bedrooms1 bathroomSleeps 688.3 sq m

Popular amenities

  • Parking available
  • Dryer
  • Washer
  • Fireplace
  • Barbecue grill
  • Outdoor space

Explore the area

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Sturgeon Bay, WI
  • Clark Lake
    ‪12 min walk‬
  • Cave Point County Park
    ‪3 min drive‬
  • Whitefish Dunes State Park
    ‪3 min drive‬
  • Sturgeon Bay, WI (SUE-Door County Cherryland)
    ‪33 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

2 bedrooms (sleeps 6)

Bedroom #1

1 Double Bed

Bedroom #2

1 Double Bed

1 bathroom

Full Bath

Bathtub · Toilet · Shower only

Spaces

Deck or patio
Garden
Dining area

About this property

1+ Acre/200 Feet of Lk Michigan Shoreline! -July/Aug Prime Time Still Avail!

SPECIAL NOTE: Rustic Charm requires a 5 nite minimum stay late June through mid August and a 4 nite minimum stay in spring and fall.

Ask us about special rates for extended stays!

Rustic Charm now offers central air conditioning, a washer/dryer, and a simple wall switch to turn on the gas fireplace for your ease and comfort!

This is an adorable, 950 square foot quintessential Door County waterfront cottage directly on Lake Michigan with two bedrooms and one bathroom featuring an open floor plan with a fantastic original stone fireplace (gas) with fabulous views and water access.

On a beautiful private 1.5 acre wooded lot set back from the road, this cottage is a vintage charmer with original log furniture, retro accents combined with some great fresh updates make for a comfortable yet charming and rustic atmosphere.

Enjoy breakfast on the waterfront deck, swim or kayak in Lake Michigan, cook out on the Weber gas grill, then have an outdoor fire in the evening.

Jacksonport is just 10 minutes north offering Bleys Grocery, Mikes Port Pub, Island Fever, Lil Bit of Coffee, Jacksonport Bakery and Peninsula Kayak.

Rustic Charm on Schauer Road is a great location to access all highlights of the peninsula.

Rustic Charm sleeps 5-6 people - each bedroom has a full size bed and the living room has a queen size sleeper couch.

This home has excellent Wifi and a Smart TV for streaming your choice of programming.

Rustic Charm is located 2.5 miles south of downtown Jacksonport, just a short walk from the Schauer Road boat launch and a few minutes north of "Cave Point" and Whitefish Dunes State Park.

All Door County Premium Rental properties are professionally cleaned between guest stays.

Need More Room for Friends and Family?

Door County Premium Rentals offers 8 unique properties that sleep 4-14 on the eastern shore of the peninsula.

Note: Designated nightly and weekly rates do not include 13.5% state and county tax, housekeeping/linens fee and VRBO booking fees (should you complete your booking via VRBO)

Property manager

Kris
Premier Host

Languages

English

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Amenities

Washer
Dryer
Air conditioning
Outdoor space
Parking available
Water view

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House Rules

Check in after 3:00 PM
Minimum age to rent: 30
Check out before 10:00 AM
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Children

Children allowed: ages 0–17
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Events

No events allowed
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Pets

No pets allowed
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Smoking

Smoking is not permitted
A completed and signed rental agreement is required
Damage deposit is held on credit card 1 day prior to arrival/released 5 days following departure assuming no excessive cleaning req. or damages.

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
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

We should mention

A car is required for transport to and from this property

About the area

Sturgeon Bay

Located in Sturgeon Bay, this cottage is in a rural area and on the waterfront. Cave Point County Park and Whitefish Dunes State Park 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 Bay Shore Blufflands Nature Preserve. Plum Loco Animal Farm and The Farm are also worth visiting. Take the opportunity to explore the area for water adventures such as fishing and other activities like golfing.
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Sturgeon Bay, WI

What's nearby

  • Clark Lake - 12 min walk - 1.1 km
  • Cave Point County Park - 3 min drive - 1.7 km
  • Whitefish Dunes State Park - 3 min drive - 2.5 km
  • Kangaroo Lake - 14 min drive - 9.8 km
  • Egg Harbor Beach - 23 min drive - 18.2 km

Getting around

  • Green Bay, WI (GRB-Austin Straubel Intl.) - 83 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Island Fever Rum Bar - ‬6 min drive
  • ‪Institute Saloon - ‬14 min drive
  • ‪Mike's Port Pub & Grill - ‬5 min drive
  • ‪Donny's Glidden Lodge Restaurant - ‬14 min drive
  • ‪Bleys Tavern - ‬12 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is 1+ Acre/200 Feet of Lk Michigan Shoreline! -July/Aug Prime Time Still Avail! pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

What time is check-in at 1+ Acre/200 Feet of Lk Michigan Shoreline! -July/Aug Prime Time Still Avail!?

Check-in begins at 3:00 PM.

What time is check-out at 1+ Acre/200 Feet of Lk Michigan Shoreline! -July/Aug Prime Time Still Avail!?

Checkout is at 10:00 AM.

Where is 1+ Acre/200 Feet of Lk Michigan Shoreline! -July/Aug Prime Time Still Avail! located?

Situated on the waterfront, this cottage is within 1 mi (2 km) of Clark Lake and Lake Michigan. Cave Point County Park Trailhead and Cave Point County Park are also within 2 miles (3 km).

Reviews

9.8

Exceptional

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Rating 10 - Excellent. 49 out of 54 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 3 out of 54 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 1 out of 54 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 1 out of 54 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 54 reviews

9.8/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Check-in

9.8/10

Communication

10/10

Location

9.8/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

hadley l.

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

Week by the lake

We loved staying here. Being right on the lake was incredible. It was hard to leave. The cottage was clean and comfortable with great views. Would definitely stay here again.
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Amelia T.

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

SUMMER GETAWAY

This was a great property with a great location!
Stayed 6 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Dan W.

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

Relaxing

I always enjoy my stay at Rustic Charm. The calm, peace, and privacy in the neighborhood is welcoming. Great roads for bike riding also!
Stayed 11 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

mary l.

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

Time for a reconnect

Beautiful, serene place to regroup, reconnect with family and the powers that be.
Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Susan G.

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

Thanksgiving get-away

Our family, including sons 16 and 19 and our son's college roomate stayed at Rustic Charm over Thanksgiving. It was a great little cabin, quiet, very clean and well kept. We had a really enjoyable and peaceful time.
Stayed 4 nights in Nov 2019

10/10 Excellent

Priscilla N.

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

Rustic Charm

Beautiful location, very private and quiet area. Cabin was small but well equipped and worked well for our party of four. It is rustic, but clean and comfortable. Property manager was very responsive and we enjoyed our stay. Highly recommend.
Stayed 9 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Sue B.

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

Great visit!

We really enjoyed our 5-night stay at rustic charm. It was just as pictured, cozy and clean. Loved the fireplace and the hosts offered so many extras- toilet paper, Kleenex, Scott towel, Dawn and coffee pods. Views were amazing and we loved the fire pit! We enjoyed the peak week of color change and warm enough weather for a scenic boat tour. It was a perfect trip!!
Stayed 5 nights in Oct 2023

10/10 Excellent

Dan W.

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

Peaceful & Relaxing

It was so relaxing to be at Rustic Charm in a quiet and private atmosphere. Waking up to the sound of the waves and having coffee right at the lake was incredible. It was clean and stocked with all the basics and kitchen utensils needed. Great area for biking and kayaking. I hope to return again!
Stayed 11 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Angela T.

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

Beautiful view

Cozy cabin with a beautiful view. Maybe 30-40 yards from the water. Beds were comfy and the place was clean. I only wish there was a washer/dryer, but we survived okay without it.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Eric J.

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

Lake time

Loved it. The rock formations keep motorboats and jet skis a good distance from the shore line. Peaceful
Stayed 5 nights in Jun 2023

10/10 Excellent

Debbie P.

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

Gorgeous Property

If you are looking for quiet & beauty, this place is for you. The view of Lake Michigan from the living area is so peaceful. Being on the "quiet side" of Door County is just what we were looking for. The cottage is clean and adorable. We had a couple of snafus, but the property manager handled them promptly & with urgency.
Stayed 8 nights in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

Scott B.

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

Perfect Rustic little cabin

This Cabin is really a gem, 2 smaller bedrooms both have comfortable double beds, large open floor plan of the remaining living space was excellent. The large deck on the back along with the wooded lot gives you that great feeling of seclusion and privacy. Having the lake right out the back door was beautiful! The cabin shows its age a bit with the lighting and power outlets but everything worked and felt safe. Heat and AC must be newer because it regulated the temp to whatever you set it to very quickly. Over all we thoroughly enjoyed this little cabin and wouldn't hesitate to rent it again. Also, it has a new combo washer and dryer that worked well when we needed to do a quick load of laundry. Kris was great to deal with and answered me right away when I had a question. 10/10
Stayed 5 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Carrie F.

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

Perfect location

We had the best time!! So close to the lake, the sound of the waves was amazing. We were close to everything we wanted to do, we will definitely be back!!
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2022

10/10 Excellent

Emily M.

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

Loved our stay!

The cottage was just what we were looking for! It was simple and rustic, but very cute and clean. Compared to other places I've stayed on Lake Michigan it was very private and the view of the lake was really wonderful. The 6 person limit on the number of people staying that the cabin is definitely pushing it - we had 4 people (a couple and two single folks) and any more would have been a lot. It was a great proximity to the state parks, too!
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2022

10/10 Excellent

Melinda B.

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

Beautiful view of Lake Michagan.

The most beautiful view of Lake Michigan. Watched sunrise from the porch. Very quiet and relaxing.
Stayed 5 nights in Sep 2022

10/10 Excellent

Erin K.

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

Rustic charm

The rustic charm cabin is exactly as pictured, cozy and rustic. A good size for two people or a small family. Nice secluded location that is a short drive from everything we wanted to do. We appreciated the welcome email with details on what is stocked and recommendations on things to do/places to eat. We loved the fire pit and views of the lake.
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2022

10/10 Excellent

Kirstin S.

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

Quiet lake stay

The property is great. Very quiet and private. The house was clean and had all you need for a Door County getaway. Beautiful views and convenient to many places on the peninsula. The owner was very responsive to questions. The house is close to a popular kayak launch for kayak tours to Cave Point, so expect to see very frequent groups of kayakers passing by the shore. If you want a clean, private, well kept cabin with beautiful views, sounds of the waves, it's a great place.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2022

10/10 Excellent

Andrew D.

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

Great place on the lake

Nice cozy cottage on the lake. Very clean. Most of the days we were there were windy, but got 1 day we could start a fire outside. Every night we had the fireplace going, but the furnace kept it nice and warm as well. The lake was beautiful with just enough seclusion from the neighbors. It was also about 20-30 min to the busier west coast towns, which worked out fine We would stay there again.
Stayed 5 nights in Oct 2021

8/10 Good

Christine F.

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

Rustic Charm- Perfect for a quiet get-a-way

Charming secluded cottage with lake views. Perfect for reconnecting both with friends and nature. Close to Cave Point a real plus for sunrise photography.
Stayed 5 nights in Oct 2021

10/10 Excellent

John R., Chicago

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

A+

Beautiful property, would recommend.
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2021

10/10 Excellent

Kristi L.

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

Peaceful Getaway!

We love Door County and were very pleased that we found this place! The description and pictures of the property are accurate, so if you are a five-star resort person, this property isn't for you. It is rustic; it is charming; and it is peaceful. The cabin was in the perfect location for us! Being right on the water, we enjoyed watching the sun rise on a very foggy morning and the sun rise on a less foggy morning. Door County north of Sturgeon Bay is really not that big. We spent time on both sides of the peninsula each day and got to know the a number of county roads that crisscrossed the peninsula. There was much more traffic and many more people on the west side of the peninsula, so it was nice to begin and end our day on the more quiet side. We brought our bikes and rode them from the cabin through Cave Point County Park to Whitefish Dunes State Park one morning. Peninsula State Park and Newport State Park were between 25 - 35 minute drive away, so it was quick and easy to pack up our bike and head out for the day to take advantage of the trails at both those parks. A couple of things to note: The cabin can sleep 6, but unless you are outside, the actual living space is not very big, especially if the couch would be folded out to a bed. I think it would be manageable for a family with kids, but if it were 6 adults, it would be tight. I was a little thrown by the various things the kitchen was (or wasn't) equipped with. We made a few meals at the cabin and I was surprised that there wasn't a set of dry measuring cups or measuring spoons. These are typically things we find at most rentals, so I hadn't brought any. However, there were unexpected items like an electric kettle for heating water, an electric frying pan, a crockpot and a set of knives that were actually sharp and cut things (which was exciting because that is something we rarely run across in rentals!).
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2021

10/10 Excellent

Matthew G.

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

It was great! Nice cozy cottage with a great view!

It was clean quite had a great view! It had a great big patio door to sit inside and watch the waves!! Easy to get information. I would stay here again.
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2021

4/10 Poor

Monica S.

Liked: Check-in, location
Disliked: Cleanliness, communication

Ideal location, property but not so ideal inside

The cabin itself and location is outstanding. What isn't great is how it is managed and cleaned. Upon arrival I found that the bathroom rugs/mats/shower curtain smelled like mold (and I don't mean the Wisconsin wood cabin musty smell - true gross mold.) And I found dried old blood stains on the bed duvet. Both of these finds grossed me out and made me wonder on the overall cleanliness of all things in the cabin. I also, like so many others, couldn't light the gas fireplace. I contacted the owner who was very defensive and unkind about it (like in most of the reviews.) She gave me incorrect instructions over text and then put me in touch with 'a friend' who had stayed there prior to me who tried to talk me through it on the phone. The written, text and verbal instructions did not get the fireplace working for my stay. And worse yet, the owner never checked back with me. I think this is a great property which is suffering from a very absent and remote manager and not worth what she is charging for it.
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2021

10/10 Excellent

Jenna E.

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

Quiet, relaxing, and beautiful cabin in the woods on Lake Michigan

This rustic cabin was the perfect place for our family to unwind and have fun in Door County. Our favorite things about the cabin included the privacy, water views and lake access, location in a beautiful neighborhood and close to other "hot" spots in Door County. We appreciated the cleanliness and simplicity of the cabin, and that it was stocked with what we needed to cook and grill. We enjoyed the gorgeous sunrises, grilling, kayaking from the beach, bike rides to Cave Point, swimming at Whitefish Dunes, and fires in the evening. Our family of four felt at home here, and it was hard to say goodbye. Thank you for sharing your slice of heaven in Door County with us!
Stayed 5 nights in Aug 2021

10/10 Excellent

Katie H.

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

Cozy, clean, and charming

What a beautiful view. We loved listening to the water, enjoying a fire while overlooking the view, and the proximity to the dunes and Clark lake. A very relaxing week away from it all!
Stayed 5 nights in Aug 2021

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