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Retro, Cozy Cottage - Peninsula St. Park, Family/Pet Friendly - OPEN year around

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Lille Cottage (Fish Creek) - front view
Lille Cottage means "tiny cottage" (swedish)
Another view of Lille Cottage - fully stocked cottage for your vacation!
Living Room - TV, DVD, Electric Fireplace
TV, DVD and Retro lighting

Reviews

10 out of 10
Exceptional
2 bedrooms1 bathroomSleeps 4

Popular amenities

  • Fireplace
  • Kitchen
  • Barbecue grill

Explore the area

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Fish Creek, WI
  • Peninsula State Park
    ‪1 min walk‬
  • The Skyway Drive-In Theatre
    ‪7 min walk‬
  • Fish Creek Public Beach
    ‪5 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

2 bedrooms (sleeps 4)

Bedroom 1

1 Queen Bed

Bedroom 2

2 Single Beds

1 bathroom

Bathroom 1

Soap · Towels provided · Shower only · Shampoo · Hair dryer

Spaces

Deck or patio
Porch or lanai
Kitchen
Separate dining area
Garden
Dining area

About this property

Retro, Cozy Cottage - Peninsula St. Park, Family/Pet Friendly - OPEN year around

Retro style - renovated and remodeled

Lille Cottage is nestled among the woods on the edge of Fish Creek and Ephraim. It is conveniently situated across from Peninsula State Park hiking trails, off-road bike trails, and cross-country ski trails; 1/4 mile to the State Park Golf Course. Lille Cottage was remodeled and updated (May 2017) to reflect the "retro" theme of this 1950's built "lille" (tiny) cottage; Bathroom renovated in (Mar. 2023). Savor the quiet sounds of the woods and the crackling of firewood burning over the open outdoor fire-pit ~ roast s'mores each evening to end the perfect day in Door County!
Whether it's hiking, biking, or skiing at the State Park, relaxing at the beach, boating on Eagle Harbor Bay, playing a round of golf, or just reminiscing by the fire ... Lille Cottage welcomes you!

Accommodations
Peninsula State Park across the street
Living Room, Dining room
2 Bedrooms: (sleeps 4)
(1 Queen, 2 twins, and sofa-sleeper)
1 full Bath (renovated w/rain shower) w/hairdryer
Full Kitchen w/dishwasher
Flat screen TV/DVD (Cable and WiFi)
Radio
Gas Grill on deck
Fire-pit

Brad and Amy are available for assistance and local information for guests of Lille Cottage.

**All stays during peak season less than 1 week or overlapping designated turnover day are subject to approval.

Keywords: Cottage, Home, Cabin, Vacation Rental

Property manager

Brad Russell
Premier Host

Languages

English, Spanish

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Amenities

Kitchen
Pet-friendly
Free WiFi
Outdoor space
Parking available
Golf view

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House Rules

Check in after 3:00 PM
Minimum age to rent: 21
Check out before 10:00 AM
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Children

Children allowed: ages 0–17
Well-behaved children are always welcomed!
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Events

No events allowed
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Pets

Pets allowed: dogs (limit 1 total)
Well-behaved dogs welcome We do not accept puppies
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Smoking

Smoking is not permitted
One dog is permitted. Please note no cats are allowed.

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

We should mention

A car is recommended for transport to and from this property

About the area

Fish Creek

Located in Fish Creek, this cottage is next to a golf course. Peninsula State Park Golf Course and Bay Ridge Golf Course 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 Peninsula State Park. Pirate's Cove Adventure Golf and Egg Harbor Fun Park are also worth visiting. Make sure you get close to the area's animals with activities such as game walks and birdwatching.
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Fish Creek, WI

What's nearby

  • Peninsula State Park - 1 min walk - 0.0 km
  • The Skyway Drive-In Theatre - 7 min walk - 0.6 km
  • Door Community Auditorium - 4 min drive - 4.4 km
  • Fish Creek Public Beach - 5 min drive - 5.5 km
  • Nicolet Bay Beach - 6 min drive - 4.7 km

Getting around

  • Green Bay, WI (GRB-Austin Straubel Intl.) - 95 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Skip Stone Coffee Roasters - ‬11 min drive
  • ‪Wild Tomato Sister Bay - ‬12 min drive
  • ‪Wilson's Ice Cream Parlor - ‬4 min drive
  • ‪Wild Tomato Wood-fired Pizza and Grille - ‬4 min drive
  • ‪Husby's Food & Spirits - ‬11 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Retro, Cozy Cottage - Peninsula St. Park, Family/Pet Friendly - OPEN year around pet-friendly?

Yes, this property allows dogs (limit 1 total).

What time is check-in at Retro, Cozy Cottage - Peninsula St. Park, Family/Pet Friendly - OPEN year around?

Check-in begins at 3:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Retro, Cozy Cottage - Peninsula St. Park, Family/Pet Friendly - OPEN year around?

Checkout is at 10:00 AM.

Where is Retro, Cozy Cottage - Peninsula St. Park, Family/Pet Friendly - OPEN year around located?

Situated in Fish Creek, this golf cottage is within a 15-minute walk of Peninsula State Park and Lake Michigan. The Skyway Drive-In Theatre and Peninsula State Park Golf Course are also within 15 minutes.

Reviews

10

Exceptional

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Rating 10 - Excellent. 211 out of 214 reviews
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Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 214 reviews

10/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Amenities

10/10

Property conditions & facilities

10/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

9.8/10

Location

10/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Michele P.

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

Completely Charming!

This cottage is an absolute jem! The mid century Scandinavian style gives fantastic vacation vibes. Wonderful central location on the peninsula and right across from the state park, making it a breeze to get to any location easily. The owners are exceptionally responsive and have truly thought of everything a guest could need-fully appointed in every way. It was such a pleasure to stay at Lille Cottage! Hope to be coming back soon!
Stayed 4 nights in May 2025

8/10 Good

Connor G.

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

Great getaway

Went for New Year’s Eve weekend for a cozy getaway. House is clean and comfy. Great location
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Anne G.

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

Just charming

prefect location for outdoor activities. Cottage was lovely. - clean and cozy. Would return
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Courtney C.

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

Girls trip

This was perfect home and perfect location!
Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

GREGORY S.

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

Wonderful

Beautiful place !!! Great location!!! We loved the Lille Cottage!!!
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Nick N.

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

Lovely stay

Super charming place and decor in a great location. Brad was very communicative and accommodating from booking to check out. Couldn’t ask for a better stay.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

jennie p.

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

Winterfest

The cozy, retro cottage is exactly as described. It was the perfect place to stay while we attended Winterfest in Fish Creek. We enjoyed the nostalgic decor and played some family fun games that were provided. Also, we were pleased with the comfy beds and cleanliness of the cottage.
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

Susan Z.

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

Cozy Cottage

Secluded cozy clean cottage with everything one needs for a comfortable stay in a retro & Scandinavian design influence. Great location.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Pam M.

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

Lille Cottage

We loved our stay at the cottage. Super clean, comfy beds, cute retro vibe and loved the fire pit out back. Perfect location and right by Peninsula State Park for hiking. Brad, the owner checked in with me to make sure everything was perfect and it was. Would definitely recommend staying here and we will again next time we are in the area.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Monica B.

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

Perfect Get Away

The cottage was a perfect size and location for a family get away. The location was perfect to get to peninsula state park and the surrounding towns.
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2023

10/10 Excellent

Barbara L., Wisconsin

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

Great place to stay!

It was clean, comfortable and cozy. It was so convenient to Peninsula State Park and other places in Door County. Good communication from the owners.
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2023

10/10 Excellent

KATHLEEN W., CAROL STREAM

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

Girls getaway

Great location! Lots of room and very clean!
Stayed 5 nights in Sep 2021

10/10 Excellent

Verne C.

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

Lilly Cottage

The cottage was well equipped and convenient to parks and shops. I enjoyed my bike rides through Peninsula State Park (the entrance was just across Hwy 42).
Stayed 3 nights in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

Jennifer D.

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

Excellent

Great location.. everything was clean and quiet. Would definitely recommend!
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2024

10/10 Excellent

Amelia K.

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

Perfect Retreat for Christmas

My husband and I and our dog stayed at Lille Cottage over Christmas and it was just lovely. It was beautifully decorated, well-appointed, and perfectly cozy for our winter stay. The hosts even left us a mulled wine (glögg!) kit that was delicious and so thoughtful. The location is perfect, it was 5 minutes to Fish Creek and directly across the street from an entrance to the Peninsula State Park trails. We took several gorgeous snowy hikes, but would also be perfect for cross country skiing or mountain biking. I can’t wait to come back!!
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

David F.

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

Wonderful stay

We were so happy with our week at Brad and Amy’s cozy cottage. They are very kind and responsive and the cottage is just as advertised - comfortable, well appointed and just minutes from Peninsula State Park. They even left us supplies to make s’mores with the kids in the backyard fire pit. We would definitely come back!
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

J W.

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

No Issues

Clean. Cottage as described. Convenient location. Would stay here again.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Monica B.

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

Beautiful and clean!

Beautiful home and garden, exquisitely clean, great communication from host. Would recommend and stay again.
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

Jenna A.

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

Amazing and very clean

We had the best week at Lille Cottage. Brad and Amy were great hosts and the place was so clean.l! It had everything we needed and more. We would definitely stay there again!
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2021

10/10 Excellent

Kristine B.

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

DOCO summer

Nice cottage for a Door County visit!
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2023

10/10 Excellent

Steve A., St. Louis, Missouri

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

Cozy and comfy cottage

Everything about Lille cottage was first rate. The bed was comfortable, the kitchen well equipped, and the decor was fun. We highly recommend it.
Stayed 6 nights in Oct 2023

10/10 Excellent

Gretchen R.

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

Absolutely Charming

You won’t be disappointed it is a lovely place to stay and feel at home. Everything was perfect. I highly recommend this charming cottage and perfect retreat
Stayed 6 nights in May 2023

10/10 Excellent

Terry G.

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

Great weekend get away!

Outstanding attention to detail throughout the property. They remembered the things we did not haha!
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2023

10/10 Excellent

Daniel R.

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

Little cottage

Great little cottage across the street from Peninsula state park. Very clean, updated and cozy. Brad is a great host and lives right down the road should you need anything.
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2023

10/10 Excellent

Paula L.

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

Retro vibe

Loved the charm of this cottage. Very retro with lots of interesting wallpaper and decorations. Perfect for the two of us and our dog.
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2023

About the host

Hosted by Brad Russell

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The Russell family, of Iowa, recently purchased this second property in May 2017 and have begun extensive renovations. Brad and Amy Russell are native Wisconsinites, who have adopted 12 children; and thus want Lille Cottage to remain 'child-friendly' and enjoyed by families... (Your pets are welcome, too :). We will continue to rent the cottage, extending it to year-round rental. They have made several renovations to the home (new kitchen w/retro appliances, bathroom, Mst. bedroom). The name "Lille Cottage", which means "tiny cottage" to reflect the cozy cottage feel. We welcome you to 'Lille Cottage!!!

Note: The Russell's also have another vacation rental cottage (circa 1853), "Arbor Cottage Loft" (vrbo 307617), which is located in the center of the Village of Ephraim and has 100' of private waterfront w/white Adirondack chairs to relax and enjoy the views. It faces west for incredible sunset views over Eagle Harbor!

Why they chose this property

We enjoy renovating and bringing life back into older properties... So when this "quirky" cottage became available, we snagged it! We are currently renovating the kitchen, bathroom, and landscaping the backyard for more outdoor enjoyment (opening June 2017, hopefully :) ... Playing off it's 1950 construction, we are designing a "retro" theme of new, but vintage looking appliances (turquoise refrig from Big Chill), and retro wallpapers - complete with a "tacky", but so cute, flamingo bathroom! It's fresh, colorful, and fun!
We also renovated "Arbor Cottage" in Ephraim 5 years ago...and have so enjoyed meeting new friends/guests ... Looking forward to seeing you this summer at Lille Cottage!

What makes this property unique

Quiet, tucked back off the main Hwy 42 (near corner of Hwy A) and conveniently located across from Peninsula State Park "A" entrance - easy access to hiking, biking, and cross-country skiing ... Located between Fish Creek and Ephraim, close to amenities from both villages - golf course is 1/2 mile north of the property ... Ephraim public beach is 1 mile north ...

Languages:

English, Spanish

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