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Front of cottage facing the water with seating, table, grill and fire pit

small sitting area and gas stove for ambience and heat.

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9.8

Exceptional

2 bedrooms1 bathroomSleeps 493 sq m

Popular amenities

Washer

Barbecue grill

Pet-friendly

Kitchen

Air conditioning

Fireplace

Explore the area

Ellison Bay, WI

Northport Pier9 min drive
Newport State Park13 min drive
Sister Bay Marina16 min drive
Green Bay, WI (GRB-Austin Straubel Intl.)118 min drive

Most relevant reviews

10/10 Excellent

Cute little place with a great view, within a short drive of some awesome hiking trails. A fun experience for us and the...

CHERYL W.

Oct 17, 2023

Rooms & beds

2 bedrooms (sleeps 4)

1st floor bedroom

1 Queen Bed

Loft room

1 Single Bed, 1 Queen Bed, 1 Double Futon and 1 Crib

1 bathroom

1st floor bathroom

Shower only

Spaces

Deck or patio

Porch or lanai

Kitchen

Outdoor play area

Garden

Dining Area

About this property

Waterfront 1 bedroom and loft cottage with small private pier on Garrett Bay

Walk out your front door (or sit inside) and enjoy views of Garrett Bay. Death's Door Bluff is to your left and Washington Island to your right. Your own small pier is directly in front of your own private retreat. First floor one bedroom/one bathroom with steps to a loft that has another sleeping area. There is outdoor sitting and viewing space both by the house and down on the pier. Boat tie ups on the pier for docking your day fishing/recreational boat (no overnight docking available). The cottage has a well equipped kitchen (refridgerator, range, toaster oven, coffee maker, electric skillet and full size webber grill) and all the amenities for a quick vacation away from life (towels, beach towels, beach chairs, cooler, linens, paper products and soaps/shampoo). Pelicans fly in over the bay, fishing off the dock is best on the bay for bass, views cannot be beat. Gills Rock and ferries to Washington Island and the Shoreline restaurant are a mile around the bluff. Ellison Bay with restaurants, coffee shops and a well-stocked "Pioneer Store" is a short two miles away. Come enjoy one of the most beautiful bays in Door County!

Property manager

Jen Hanrahan

Premier Host

Languages

English

Amenities

Kitchen

Washer

Dryer

Pet-friendly

Free WiFi

Air conditioning

Enjoy either sun or shade on the front porch.

Kitchen

Pet-friendly

Air conditioning

Outdoor space

House Rules

Check in after 3:00 PM

Check out before 10:00 AM

Children

Children allowed: ages 0–17

Events

Events allowed

Confirm with po first

Pets

Pets allowed: dogs and cats (limit 2 total)

Pet fee of $20 per night

Smoking

Smoking allowed: in designated areas

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 are allowed on site. Maximum attendees: 10

Note from host: confirm with po first

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

Ellison Bay

Located in Ellison Bay, this cottage is in a rural area and on the waterfront. The area's natural beauty can be seen at Lake Michigan and Peninsula State Park, while Ellison Bay Pottery Studios and Linden Gallery are cultural highlights. Make sure you get close to the area's animals with activities such as game walks and birdwatching.

Ellison Bay, WI

What's nearby

The Clearing Folk School - 8 min drive
Northport Pier - 9 min drive
Ellison Bluff State Natural Area - 12 min drive
Newport State Park - 13 min drive
Sister Bay Marina - 16 min drive

Getting around

Green Bay, WI (GRB-Austin Straubel Intl.) - 119 min drive

Restaurants

‪Mink River Basin Supper Club - ‬9 min drive
‪Island Orchard Cider - ‬8 min drive
‪Charlie's Smokehouse - ‬5 min drive
‪Wickman House - ‬9 min drive
‪Kick Ash Coffee and Door County Love Granola - ‬8 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Waterfront 1 bedroom and loft cottage with small private pier on Garrett Bay pet-friendly?

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

What time is check-in at Waterfront 1 bedroom and loft cottage with small private pier on Garrett Bay?

Check-in begins at 3:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Waterfront 1 bedroom and loft cottage with small private pier on Garrett Bay?

Checkout is at 10:00 AM.

Where is Waterfront 1 bedroom and loft cottage with small private pier on Garrett Bay located?

This family-friendly Ellison Bay cottage is located on the waterfront, within 3 mi (5 km) of Lake Michigan, Ellison Bay Pottery Studios and The Clearing Folk School. Linden Gallery is 3 mi (4.8 km) away.

9.8

Exceptional

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9.8/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

10/10

Location

9.8/10

Listing accuracy

10/10 Excellent

FAITH j.

29 June 2024

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

Fantastic spot

We absolutely loved our stay. Property was nicely maintained, the area was extremely dog friendly and it was so relaxing. Being right on the Lake was perfection!

Stayed 5 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Betty S.

12 June 2024

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

Door County Vac

Very nice. Quiet neighborhood lovely view of the bay. Jen is a great host. My companion stated that the only thing he could find disappointing was that the furniture could use some up grading. The shower that I thought might be a problem was easy to figure out.

Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Doug C.

31 May 2024

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

Great experience.

It was a beautiful and private setting. We enjoyed our stay and will likely be back again.

Stayed 1 night in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

Karen F.

5 May 2024

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

Escape from the City

Wonderful break from the city. Lived up to the description. Truly enjoyed ourselves

Stayed 3 nights in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

CHERYL W.

17 Oct 2023

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

Door County Get Away

Cute little place with a great view, within a short drive of some awesome hiking trails. A fun experience for us and the pup. Would definitely recommend!

Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2023

10/10 Excellent

Dan B.

12 Oct 2023

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

Great property

Great host and beautiful property! It was great to be able to have our dogs with us!

Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2023

10/10 Excellent

Mary S.

28 Sept 2023

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

Peaceful setting with a great view

We enjoyed the waterfront and peaceful location. The host was helpful, accommodating and very available. We had dogs with us and they were quite comfortable, too! We had a nice time!

Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2023

10/10 Excellent

Kurt S.

11 Sept 2023

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

Door county

Great property on the bay. Thanks for a nice stay!

Stayed 1 night in Aug 2023

6/10 Okay

Christine H.

10 Sept 2023

Liked: Location

Disliked: Check-in

It isn't all about the beautiful view.

Let me start this review by stating that we have stayed at a few rentals in Door County and elsewhere over the years so we are not new to this. Based on the location,amenities, reviews and pictures we (4 adults) rented this cottage for 3 nights. Temps were in mid-80's when we arrived late afternoon, unfortunately the cottage was stuffy and like a sauna. We found the "a/c" standing unit upstairs in loft area and turned it on. Found a standing tower fan in lower bedroom, turned it on, closing all windows. Went out to eat with the hopes that it would be much cooler when we got back at 10:30/11:00pm. Not the case. Too hot for sleeping in the loft area so young couple slept on a broken futon in living room. Texted Jen in the morning after we found out the "a/c" wasn't even vented to the outside! Why was the exhaust hose duct taped to the wall??? The bathroom is a whole other issue. Yes, a pump issue was mentioned in reviews but we had no idea that it would have to be used frequently when showering. Very inconvenient. As mentioned in reviews the place is cute but needs some cleaning touch ups.This is a beautiful spot, the view is as you would want on the water in Door but the view isn't everything. We've never left a bad review but it was such a disappointment regarding our comfort level that we felt it had to be stated.

Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2023

8/10 Good

Carol S.

27 Aug 2023

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

Ok, but could be better

VRBO pictures did not do the property justice. Much more roomy than pictures show. Nicely furnished but needs upkeep for the money spent. Floor boards upstairs are rotting and have holes. Refrigerator froze items. Bin in refrigerator was low and opened from the bottom...hard to access. Knives provided were not sharp. TV is much too small and programming was not free. Hot water in the kitchen was not always available. Lighting could have been brighter. Couldn't light the outdoor grill. The place was airy and had lots of natural light. Good view of the water. Nice yard. Beds were comfortable. Linens were clean and soft. Communication with the owner was excellent!!

Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

Michael L.

21 Aug 2023

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

Golf vacation

Excellent view and location. Close to great hiking and golf.

Stayed 6 nights in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

Tracy T.

4 Aug 2023

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

Door County

Wonderful cottage, and the best view! Very comfortable and great host!

Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2023

8/10 Good

ROBERT C.

29 July 2023

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

Perfect Spot

Great location...why 4 stars and Not 5??...luck of the draw but we got the week when the main house was having major landscaping done(noisy and workers -not very private)...would of been nice to experience this setting without the commotion...

Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Robert E.

29 July 2023

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

Peaceful getaway

The property is called "The Rest" and that is what it is. It is a great little place far enough outside the usual DC attractions to be so quiet and peaceful that it is a escape in itself, but within a short drive of anything you might want ti do in DC. The views were amazing and I hope to return someday when the Canadian wildfire smoke has subsided.

Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Jessie N.

27 July 2023

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

Paradise

A simply lovely spot in one of my favorite places on earth!

Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2023

8/10 Good

Paula G.

20 July 2023

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

Overall a good stay

I loved the location, access to the water, view, clear communication from the host, and it was VERY well stocked. The host, who lives next door, described to me perfectly where to kayak within the bay to see a shipwreck & let me use one of their kayaks to do so. That was very cool to see! The only things I would change would be to switch out the furniture for more comfortable pieces & use less harsh lighting (or add dimmer switches). There wasn't a comfy place to settle in & read a book or watch the waves - all of the furniture is very stiff. The beds are also very firm & the lighting is very bright & harsh. We unscrewed a lot of lightbulbs to make it cozier (but screwed them all back in before we left). Just a few tweaks to the furniture & lighting & this would be a very cozy place. There's a pump that runs when you flush the toilet. When you take a shower you have to stop occasionally, lean out of the shower & manually hold down the button on the pump to drain the shower. It's quirky, but we were okay with that. The pump is very loud, though, and is on the other side of the wall from the main bed, so we had a no-flush rule while the other person was sleeping. My husband loved the loft to use as a yoga studio. Overall, we really liked our stay, but with a couple of tweaks it would've been perfect.

Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Dar B., Chicago USA

15 July 2023

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

Very Quiet!!!!!

This home is everything that the reviews have said and more. Definitely a 5 star.

Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Michelle K.

6 July 2023

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

A real gem.

This is a special place in a really beautiful spot. We loved staying here.

Stayed 1 night in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Anna W.

29 June 2023

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

Cute place on the water

We had a peaceful stay and loved the beautiful view!

Stayed 1 night in Jun 2023

10/10 Excellent

Diane K.

27 June 2023

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

Amazing experience

Jen was an absolute awesome host. The cottage was cute clean andperfectly stocked. Loved the water access and amazing view. Will definitely be back.

Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2023

10/10 Excellent

Kristen S.

21 June 2023

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

Cute little cottage on the water

This cute little place had everything needed for a mother daughter weekend in door county! We were usually out during the day but we loved coming back to the cottage to have a fire and enjoy the water! Perfect access to water and view of the sunset. Also a great place to enjoy coffee in the morning! Added bonus that we were able to use the owners kayaks. The cottage was clean and well stocked. Jen was there if needed and very nice. Would highly recommend staying here!

Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2023

8/10 Good

Paul K.

5 June 2023

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

Stay 5/29-6/2

Location is outstanding, but some upgrades to the interior are needed. This includes the area rugs which looked old and need of cleaning. The pump for the toilet, sink and shower drain took a little getting used to. We would stay here again mostly for the location right on the water. The host greeted us when we arrived and was very friendly.

Stayed 4 nights in May 2023

10/10 Excellent

Jeff H., Shawano, WI USA

17 May 2023

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

Quiet Gem in Door County

Nice little cottage on the water. Everything you need for a quiet getaway. Host was friendly and accommodating.

Stayed 2 nights in May 2023

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

15 May 2023

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

Peaceful, well equipped accommodations

We thoroughly enjoyed our stay. The location was excellent for us being on the water with a nice size yard - so quiet and peaceful. The cabin is clean and well equipped with everything we needed. The host is very responsive, though reading instructions, everything we needed to know was clearly communicated.

Stayed 4 nights in May 2023

10/10 Excellent

Elisabeth P.

8 May 2023

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

Door county getaway

We enjoyed our stay! Great location and very pleasant renters. Close to plenty of activities and restaurants but away enough to enjoy the peace and quiet.

Stayed 3 nights in May 2023

About the host

Hosted by Jen Hanrahan

I've enjoyed Garrett Bay all my life (I grew up three houses down from the Garrett Bay Rest). Thankful to have this property in one of my favorite places on earth to share with my family and others. It is one of the most beautiful places I know.