Mary 1, a Floating Cottage

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A small, two-story houseboat with a name sign 'MARY' on the upper deck. It features a glass door entrance, two blue chairs outside, and a ladder on the right side.
An indoor swimming pool with a clear view of the surrounding area, including lounge chairs and a covered patio.
A corner chair with a cushion in a room with a large window, a patterned carpet, and a view of buildings outside.
A bedroom with a bed, a chair, a window, and a door.
A spacious living room with a large sofa, a recliner, and a dining area with a table and chairs. There is a bookshelf and a kitchen area in the background.

Reviews

8.6 out of 10
Excellent

Highlights

  • Wake up on the waves
    A rare find — sleep on the water in this unique houseboat stay.
  • Discover nearby landmarks
    Close to Door County Maritime Museum

Popular amenities

  • Balcony
  • Swimming pool
  • On-site fitness centre
  • Barbecue
  • Air-conditioning
  • Refrigerator

Explore the area

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Sturgeon Bay, WI
  • Place, Door County Maritime Museum
    ‪13 min walk‬
  • Place, Sturgeon Bay Bridge
    ‪20 min walk‬
  • Place, Door County Historical Museum
    ‪4 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

2 bedrooms (sleeps 6)

Bunk Room

1 Single Bunk Bed

Captain's Quarters

1 Queen Bed

Living Room

1 Double Futon

1 bathroom

Bathroom 1

Toilet · Shower only

Spaces

Deck or patio
Porch or lanai
Kitchen
Balcony
Garden
Dining area

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About the area

Sturgeon Bay

Located in Sturgeon Bay, this houseboat is on the waterfront. Sturgeon Bay Bridge and Sturgeon Bay Ship Canal Lighthouse are local landmarks, and the area's natural beauty can be seen at Lake Michigan and Crossroads At Big Creek. Door County Maritime Museum and Third Avenue PlayWorks are also worth visiting. Take in the nearby slopes with cross-country skiing, or try out other outdoor activities such as snowmobiling.
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Sturgeon Bay, WI

What's nearby

  • Door County Maritime Museum - 13 min walk - 1.1 km
  • Sturgeon Bay Bridge - 20 min walk - 1.7 km
  • Door County Historical Museum - 4 min drive - 1.8 km
  • Third Avenue PlayWorks - 4 min drive - 1.8 km
  • Miller Art Museum - 4 min drive - 1.9 km

Getting around

  • Green Bay, WI (GRB-Austin Straubel Intl.) - 53 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪McDonald's - ‬3 min drive
  • ‪McDonald's - ‬5 min drive
  • ‪Scaturo's Baking Co & Cafe - ‬11 min walk
  • ‪Starbucks - ‬2 min drive
  • ‪5th and Jefferson Coffee House - ‬3 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Does Mary 1, a Floating Cottage have a pool?

Yes, this property has a pool. Pool types include heated pools.

Is Mary 1, a Floating Cottage pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

How much is parking at Mary 1, a Floating Cottage?

On-site parking is available at the property.

What time is check-in at Mary 1, a Floating Cottage?

Check-in begins at 2:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Mary 1, a Floating Cottage?

Checkout is at 11:00 AM.

Where is Mary 1, a Floating Cottage located?

Situated on the waterfront, this houseboat is within 1 mile (2 km) of Door County Maritime Museum, Sturgeon Bay Bridge and Popelka Trenchard Glass. Margaret Lockwood Gallery and Miller Art Museum are also within 1 mile (2 km).

Reviews

8.6

Excellent

Reviews are presented in chronological order, subject to a moderation process, and verified unless otherwise labelled.
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Rating 10 - Excellent. 5 out of 7 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 1 out of 7 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 0 out of 7 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 7 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 1 out of 7 reviews

10/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

10/10

Location

10/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

Archival

2/10 Terrible

Not a great experience

We rented this floating cottage for our family trip to Door County. The area is beautiful, but we did not have a great experience with this rental. 1. When we arrived to the cottage we were informed that one of the wall mounted air conditioning units was not working and were given a fan instead for the first night. The next day we were informed that all of the units were going to be unusable for that night and given a second fan. The third night we were told that they were all working, but were woke in the middle of the night by a giant crunching, grinding noise that would only stop when the unit was turned off. Needless to say, even with two units kind of working we had very restless, hot, sleepless nights due to the humidity and warmth of the rental. 2. On the second night, while sitting on the pier with my 16 year old son, I noticed someone around my truck. They were looking in the windows of my truck that was parked in the spot they provided for me at the marina. When I started walking to my truck to confront him, he quickly moved away from my vehicle and headed away. I sat by my vehicle for awhile watching him and the person eventually came back to where I was. After he approached and made small talk, he accused us of having a dog (we did not), and asked what my kid was doing at the end of the pier. The nicest thing I can say about him would be, at least he did not break into my truck. Not a nice guy. 3. The grill is not on the rental, it is located at the edge of the dock entrance. This would not have been huge, but after the nice gentleman felt entitled and comfortable enough to complete a visual search of my vehicle through the windows with me less than a hundred yards from him, and was none to friendly accusing me of having a dog and mumbling something about my 16 year old kid on the dock(who was doing absolutely nothing wrong)we did not really feel comfortable being there. So we spent as little time at the rental as possible. 3. Two windows have their outside pane broken. Not a big deal but it goes towards the esthetics of the place. We were looking for something different to try, but not at all happy with our experience. We did contact management to voice our displeasure to give them a chance to make things right. They apologized, but that was it. We did not get one good night sleep in the rental because of the broken AC, and after the kind member treated us like excons we never felt comfortable there. Stay somewhere else!
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2017
Response from VrboOwner on 12 February 2021
We are very sorry that our guests did not have a great experience aboard our Floating Cottage Mary I. In an effort to rectify the air conditioning issues, we had the Heating & Cooling technicians here three times that week to troubleshoot and fix the units. The technicians were unsure of the reason why the Master Bedroom unit was so loud and freezing up, and unfortunately needed the units to be completely shut down to adequately run their diagnostic testing. They had told us the problem was solved after that, but unfortunately it was not. While the technicians were working on the air conditioning units, they did notice what appeared to be a pet chew toy and pet hair in the rental. Because of our no pet policy, the owner wanted to confirm there was not a pet on board. In hindsight, we should have given our guest a call to clear the misunderstanding up. We were aware the outside window pane was cracked, and the replacement window had been ordered in the weeks prior to our guest’s arrival. It did not arrive until the following week for installation. The crew and staff of Door County Houseboat Rentals LLC always strives to make our guests experience nothing short of exceptional. We deeply regret that this guest did not have a pleasant stay with us, and we will use this opportunity to make any changes necessary to ensure this does not occur again.
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Expectations Exceeded!

What a wonderful water experience in beautiful Sturgeon Bay! The house boat was exceptionally clean and had all the amenities and more! In fact, the 3 on boat air conditioners came in handy at night. The friendly staff was attentive to our every need. The owner was even kind enough to stop by and check if everything was going well. We have already rebooked for next year. If you love water and the great outdoors you will love staying here versus a hotel.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2019
Verified review

8/10 Good

Great little cottage on the water

We had an excellent stay. Great location/home base for exploring the peninsula. Staff is very polite and accommodating. Views (sunrise/sunset) from the rooftop patio are amazing.
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2018
Response from VrboOwner on 12 February 2021
Thank you for your review! We agree that our unique accommodations give you the best sunrises and sunsets on top of the floating cottages! Glad you enjoyed your stay and come back and visit us next year for your next Door County get away!
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Excellent!!

Extremely supportive and friendly staff. Clean, comfortable and functional accommodations. I’ll be back!!
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2018
Archival

10/10 Excellent

Lovely and unique!

We rented the Mary 1 for our stay in Door County. It is a nice houseboat, well equipped and very comfortable. It was the perfect spot to enjoy all of Door county. The staff, as well as the owner were all very welcoming, helpful and friendly. It just so happened that we were up during Maritime week and we got to enjoy great fireworks with a fantastic view from the upper deck of the boat. The club house was great for watching the Packer game, the shower facilities were well kept and clean. We had easy access to a grill, which we used almost every day. I would definitely rent this houseboat again!
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2017
Archival

10/10 Excellent

Gentle waves rock you to sleep

We could not have been more surprised on how much we enjoyed our time on the Mary I! This floating cottage was our hub for exploring Door County. Everything that was described about the accommodations and amenities were spot on; to the nicely stocked kitchenette with all of the cooking pots, pans and utensils to the use of the pool and grill. The gentle movement of the cottage with the waves made for a fun experience. No sea-sickness here! The view from the deck allowed us to see the boats on parade in the channel and to soak up the sun! Thanks to Autumn for getting our weekend off to a great start and to an innovative marina owner to allow us to experience what it feels like to live on the water.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2017
Archival

10/10 Excellent

Very unique lodging! Everyone around was very friendly

Property was new so everything was good condition. Nice location and having access to the pool and clubhouse were nice
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