Retreat on a wooded lot within walking distance of downtown!

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Amenities
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Location
Host

Exceptional

2 bedrooms1 bathroomSleeps 678.0 sq m

Popular amenities

Washer

Barbecue grill

Kitchen

Air conditioning

Dryer

Outdoor space

Check-in time

4:00 PM

Check-out time

11:00 AM

Explore the area

Sister Bay, WI

Sister Bay Marina8 min walk
Waterfront Park13 min walk
Sister Bay Beach16 min walk
Green Bay, WI (GRB-Austin Straubel Intl.)104 min drive

Rooms & beds

2 bedrooms (sleeps 6)

Bedroom 1

1 Queen Bed

Bedroom 2

1 Double Bed and 1 Single Bed

Living Room Sofa Sleeper

1 Double Futon

1 bathroom

Bathroom 1

Bathtub or shower · Toilet

Spaces

Deck or patio

Porch or lanai

Kitchen

Garden

About this property

Property features granite counters, slate appliances, air conditioning, and all updated furniture in scenic Door County! Located within walking distance to marina, parks, and public beach. Sister Bay offers the best restaurants, beer gardens, and nightlife on the peninsula! Or stay in to enjoy a private fire pit out back.

Property manager

Matthew Johnson

Premier Host

Languages

English

Amenities

Kitchen

Washer

Dryer

Free WiFi

Air conditioning

Outdoor space

Lovely 1938 Log Cabin - Historic, Fresh & Charming. Fabulous Location!

Kitchen

Pet-friendly

Free WiFi

Air conditioning

House Rules

Check in after 4:00 PM

Minimum age to rent: 21

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

Please lock all doors and windows each time you leave the property.

Please respect our neighbors and reduce noise. Quiet hours are from 10:00 p.m. to 7:00 a.m.

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 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

About the area

Sister Bay

Located in Sister Bay, this holiday home is in the city centre and on the waterfront. The area's natural beauty can be seen at 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 - 8 min walk
Waterfront Park - 13 min walk
Sister Bay Beach - 16 min walk
Sister Bay Dog Park & Community Garden - 18 min walk
Pirate's Cove Adventure Golf - 3 min drive

Getting around

Green Bay, WI (GRB-Austin Straubel Intl.) - 104 min drive

Restaurants

‪Al Johnson's Swedish Restaurant and Butik - ‬14 min walk
‪Wilson's Ice Cream Parlor - ‬10 min drive
‪Boathouse on the Bay - ‬9 min walk
‪Wild Tomato Sister Bay - ‬14 min walk
‪The Old Post Office Restaurant - ‬10 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Retreat on a wooded lot within walking distance of downtown! pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

What time is check-in at Retreat on a wooded lot within walking distance of downtown!?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Retreat on a wooded lot within walking distance of downtown!?

Checkout is at 11:00 AM.

Where is Retreat on a wooded lot within walking distance of downtown! located?

Located in the heart of Sister Bay, this holiday home is within a 15-minute walk of Sister Bay Marina and Lake Michigan. Waterfront Park and Sister Bay Beach are also within 1 mile (2 km).

Exceptional

Reviews are presented in chronological order, subject to a moderation process, and verified unless otherwise labelled.

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10/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Amenities

10/10

Property conditions & facilities

10/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

10/10

Location

10/10

Listing accuracy

8/10 Good

Daniel S.

28 June 2024

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

Our Intro to Door County

Our cottage was clean, comfortable, quiet, and close enough to town we walked through harbor every day. Back yard had privacy for bonfires and grilling. Enjoyed the firepit every night after a day of adventuring. There was a generous amount of firewood. The only suggestion I’ll make is for those who love to bonfire as we do, a shovel and fire poker would be found most useful to clean the pit and manage the fire. When we stay here again, we hope to find those useful items conveniently hung on an exterior shed wall.

Stayed 6 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

21 May 2024

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

Lovely location! Cute house!

House was very clean. Looked very new. Excellently outfitted. Cute, quiet getaway. But very close to shops and restaurants. Cleanest rental that I have experienced. Could tell owners took a lot of effort to make sure guests had everything they needed. Will definitely come back.

Stayed 3 nights in May 2024

8/10 Good

Rachel E.

23 Oct 2023

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

Honeymoon House

My husband and I stayed here for our honeymoon. The furniture in the bedrooms was a bit different than we were expecting, but it didn’t make too much of a difference for us. The location was fantastic and it was a good “home base” for us while we adventurer around Door County.

Stayed 6 nights in Oct 2023

10/10 Excellent

Carl M.

23 Oct 2023

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

Quiet retreat for the weekend.

We really enjoyed our stay and will definitely be back. Home was nicely finished and had all the amenities, and more, that we needed. Location was very convenient yet quiet. Everything was very clean and check in and out was simple as can be. Have to say the fall fall colors this year were amazing - best we've seen ever. Loved going to all our favorite restaurants and galleries. Love staying in Sister Bay since we spend almost all of our time on that end of the Peninsula. Thanks for everything to our hosts.

Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2023

8/10 Good

sheila s.

22 Sept 2023

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

Nice.

Nice place. Great location. A little pricey but I think it's just the area. The furniture was not really comfortable and the beds were just OK. Appliances are nice and new. I used the washer and dryer as well. Plenty of towels and blankets. We loved having the firepit and used it every night. Plenty of wood but we had to split it. Bring an ax. Also bring all the little extras such as spices and oils. All toiletries as well. We made a lot of runs to Piggly Wiggly which is nice and close. (Usually I bring too much!) We had a great time and I would rent this place again. Thank you Matt!

Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2023

10/10 Excellent

Vicki S.

18 Sept 2023

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

Great home, great location

Very comfortable place to relax, sleep and decompress. Sister Bay is a great place to stay as it’s easy to get to any destination on the Peninsula from there. Good communication with homeowner and all of the home rules and expectations are clearly laid out.

Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2023

10/10 Excellent

Sheri E. D.

6 Sept 2023

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

Great Location!

Fabulous location, walking distance to downtown Sister Bay. House was clean and and well appointed. Nice quiet neighborhood.

Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

Allison M.

13 Aug 2023

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

Perfect location

We stayed at this beautiful house that was easily walkable to sister bay. The house was nicely updated and super clean and it was on a perfect quiet street. My family of four with kids 10 and 11 had the best week and looking forward to rebooking for next year.

Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

Gregory B.

6 Aug 2023

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

Great location

If you want great location and access to all that upper Door County offers this might be the place. This cottage is clean, completely updated, well maintained and located with in walking distance of all the town's amenities. Sister Bay has plenty of great restaurants and bars. The cottage is 2 blocks from the lake and not far from all the state and county parks in Door county.

Stayed 5 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Marie W.

17 July 2023

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

Great cabin on a wooded lot near downtown

The cabin was clean, very well-appointed and in a great location! The only disappointment was that the air conditioning was not central - it was located in the main room. We were lucky that the week was cool or we may have had a warm bedroom (we prefer to sleep quite cool.) Other than that it met our expectations! The owner was also very accessible.

Stayed 6 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Cathy K.

1 July 2023

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

Wonderful place in Sister Bay!!

Totally updated cottage. Lots of amenities including grill, patio set, fire pit and wood. Quiet neighborhood but very close to Sister Bay. Would definitely stay here again!!!

Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2023

10/10 Excellent

Daniel O.

28 June 2023

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

June in door county

Great property and location. We enjoyed being so close to everything. Coffee was a short walk. Property was very clean and quiet.

Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2023

10/10 Excellent

Hana S.

26 June 2023

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

Amazing location with everything you need!

This rental was perfect for our family. INCREDIBLE location and we loved walking to the restaurants and park in Sister Bay. Well equipped and CLEAN! We would definitely stay here again in the future.

Stayed 6 nights in Jun 2023

10/10 Excellent

Halee G.

21 June 2023

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

Best Getaway Place!

This little property is quiet and quaint. It’s only a couple of blocks off of the main drag in Sister Bay, so the walking distance was a plus! It didn’t feel like you were in the hustle and bustle of all the tourists most of the time. The little yard and fire pit were perfect for quiet evenings after being in town most of the day. The host was very accommodating! We had accidentally left my 5 year old’s necklace and the host graciously texted me to notify me and mailed it back to us! 10/10

Stayed 3 nights in May 2023

10/10 Excellent

Tim W.

20 June 2023

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

Great place, Great location

Short walk to downtown Sister Bay and a great location overall on a quiet street.

Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2023

10/10 Excellent

Mataya N.

4 June 2023

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

Perfect for what we needed!

This place was a great location, just a couple minutes or so from the Main Street in town, which we loved! It was very clean and perfect for what we needed.

Stayed 3 nights in May 2023

10/10 Excellent

Patricia P.

2 Nov 2022

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

Enjoyed our stay.

We enjoyed our stay.

Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2022

10/10 Excellent

Lee Anne H., Iowa

27 Oct 2022

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

A good place.

The home was a good fit for us. It suited our needs for our stay in Sister Bay.

Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2022

10/10 Excellent

Katie M.

23 Oct 2022

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

Perfect location, very clean

The house was great for our family of five. Nice, quiet neighborhood and very clean home. It had everything we needed. Exceeded our expectations!

Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2022

10/10 Excellent

Nikki S.

19 Oct 2022

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

Very clean

This house was very clean and elegant! I felt comfortable sleeping here and didn't see any dust at all. This is big considering how bad my allergies flare up and how some of the properties I've stayed in in the past are pretty dusty. I loved the keyless entry too. It had everything we needed to make dinner each night.

Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2022

10/10 Excellent

Kathryn L., Union Grove

14 Oct 2022

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

Excellent Location

We really enjoyed our stay here at Mathew’s cottage. Very peaceful here but yet close to all. Enjoyed our quiet evenings around the campfire after a long day of bike riding and shuffling around the crowd of people. Will look forward to staying here again next fall!!

Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2022

10/10 Excellent

JOHN K., Burlington, WI

7 Oct 2022

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

Gayle61

Cute property, short distance to town. Even though it was one road off the main road, it was very quiet. Nothing fancy, but it suited our needs. Everything was nicely updated. Second bed was a bit squeaky. Would stay there again.

Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2022

10/10 Excellent

Doreen V.

23 Sept 2022

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

Wonderful little cottage, close to town

We enjoyed our recent stay. Very close to town for walk to shop, restaurants, and marina for sunset- Double rainbow was a bonus.

Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2022

10/10 Excellent

Mary H., Wisconsin

28 Aug 2022

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

Little Sister Bay Gem!

What a cute little property! Very clean and well stocked. The host responded immediately to texts. The booklet they have for their property is professionally done and filled with info and QR codes as well as the history of the property. Loved being able to walk into Sister Bay. Had a campfire Saturday night and could hear the music from the Staubber perfectly!! Great place to celebrate my daughter’s 4th bday. Thank you!

Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2022

10/10 Excellent

Kevin P.

28 Aug 2022

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

Great location

We had a great time here.

Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2022

About the host

Hosted by Matthew Johnson

Born and raised in Sister Bay, I moved out to Minneapolis for college at the University of Minnesota. Upon graduation, I found a home and stayed in the Twin Cities. I enjoy outdoor activities like boating, snowboarding, and traveling with my family!

Why they chose this property

This home was build almost 50 years ago for my Great Grandma and has since been rented out by my grandparents in the summer to families and summer visitors. When the opportunity to own our little piece of Door County arose, we were so excited. We love vising family in the summer and enjoying all the parks, beaches, and wonderful things to do in Sister Bay.

What makes this property unique

Private fire pit and bike or walk to downtown Sister Bay. Nestled not far off the main road, it offers a peaceful setting in nature with the excellent access to the amenities of downtown. Enjoy shopping, restaurants, beer gardens, and plenty of night life!