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Spacious 4 bedroom Lakefront Home on Rowleys Bay!

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Reviews

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional
4 bedrooms2+ bathroomsSleeps 10

Popular amenities

  • Parking available
  • Fireplace
  • Kitchen
  • Barbecue grill
  • Outdoor space
  • Water view

Explore the area

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Ellison Bay, WI
  • Sister Bay Beach
    ‪14 min drive‬
  • Sister Bay Marina
    ‪14 min drive‬
  • Newport State Park
    ‪16 min drive‬
  • Menominee, MI (MNM-Menominee-Marinette Twin County)
    ‪162 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

4 bedrooms (sleeps 10)

Mainfloor

1 Queen Bed

Upstairs 1

1 King Bed

Upstairs 2

1 King Bed

Upstairs 3

3 Single Beds

2 bathrooms, 2 half bathrooms

main

Toilet

Main Bathroom

Toilet · Shower only

Upstairs 1

Bathtub or shower · Toilet

Upstairs 2

Bathtub or shower · Toilet

Spaces

Deck or patio
Porch or lanai
Kitchen
Garden
Dining area

About this property

Spacious 4 bedroom Lakefront Home on Rowleys Bay!

You can have it all here: live right on Rowleys Bay in a charming, airy waterfront house. Our beautiful home is intimate enough for a quiet getaway or big enough for a reunion with family and/or friends.

The home is situated just north of Sister Bay on the banks of Rowleys Bay, a beautiful, all natural waterfront looking out on Lake Michigan. Bring your water shoes and enjoy swimming right out the back door. It’s adjacent to the Mink River Estuary, a protected nature preserve. There is beautiful unspoiled scenery all around the home —perfect for bird watching, hiking, etc. The home is quiet and secluded and the marina offers kayaking and a free boat launch, with ample free boat trailer parking, for exploring the bay and the Mink River. A canopy zip line and Segway tours are offered by Door County Adventure Center. Bicycling is also a great way to view the beauty of the area.
The house, which sleeps from 2-10, has it all, including four spacious bedrooms (two with views of the Bay), a hide-a-bed in the living room, a modern, spacious, full-service kitchen, and a screened porch and beautiful deck with lovely, pristine lake views. There are 3 bedrooms and 2 full baths upstairs, 1 bedroom and 1.5 baths downstairs. There is even your own private Lake-front access for water play by day and star-gazing by night.

The home is perfect for all occasions - family reunions, girls weekends, quiet retreats, etc.. It is available year round—in fact, winter offers
beautiful scenery along with peace and tranquility and time in front of a beautiful wood burning fireplace . You can text and check e-mail from our living room--our home has free WiFi access.

You can do as you like--relax at home, or visit and enjoy world class shopping, golfing and mini golf and water sports in one of the many charming towns just a short drive away (Ellison Bay, Sister Bay, Ephraim, etc.). You can enjoy nature and hiking near our house or at nearby Newport State Park.

Why The Owner chose Door County
Our family has been coming to Rowleys Bay for several years, drawn back year after year by the natural beauty of the Bay and Lake Michigan. We loved it so much, we decided to build a lovely year round home here. Nearby Sister Bay (a short drive away) has always been one of our favorite towns in Door County, WI. Al Johnson's Restaurant, Sister Bay Bowl and Supper Club, and Pirates Cove mini-golf are just some of the many fun attractions there. We can experience the seclusion of our house and Sister Bay all together--the best of all worlds in this lovely setting.

** No Camper or Boat parking at any time. Contact the local township for information on public overnight parking **

Reviews:

From Wendy, January 2021

Our favorite house in Rowley’s Bay - Door County!
We recently had a wonderful winter getaway in this beautiful house. The ducks and geese on the lake were beautiful to watch, as was the falling snow. There’s a private shoreline just steps away. The house has a big wood-burning fireplace, which contributed to the cozy serenity. There are high ceilings and lots
of natural light in this home, with four spacious bedrooms, so there is room for everyone in the family, or even two families or a group of friends who want to enjoy time together. The view of Lake Michigan is gorgeous! There’s a small, wooded park next to the house, and a hiking trail behind the lodge, and
Newport State Park is just across the bay. Restaurants and shops in both Sister Bay and Ellison Bay are less than a ten-minute drive away, so there’s plenty to do if you wish. We tried Al Johnson’s Restaurant in Sister Bay and Kick Ash Coffee in Ellison Bay – they are open year-round! We felt like we got the best of both worlds - serenity on the "quiet side" of Lake Michigan with plenty of activities a short drive away.



From Lenny, Visit Dates: 8/15/2020 -- 8/20/2020

My (then) girlfriend and I booked a trip at this rental house with my parents for a nice summer getaway. By the end of the trip, I left with a new fiance! Door County is a special place and this house offers the perfect DC Experience. The place is a nice short drive to several of the small towns, but also secluded enough to give you the feel of a true getaway. Access right through the backyard to Lake Michigan is very convenient (the lake is rocky, bring your water shoes), and you can walk 5 minutes down the road to a lodge which has a bakery/cafe, a small bar, and offers canoe/kayak rentals. The house itself offers a good living space, a kitchen with everything you may need, and plenty of board games if weather forces you inside. We will definitely be visiting again!

Property manager

Door County Property Management

Languages

English

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Amenities

Kitchen
Outdoor space
Parking available
Barbecue grill
Water view
Fireplace

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House Rules

Check in after 4:00 PM
Minimum age to rent: 21
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

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

About the area

Ellison Bay

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

What's nearby

  • Waterfront Park - 14 min drive - 11.3 km
  • Sister Bay Beach - 14 min drive - 11.2 km
  • Sister Bay Marina - 14 min drive - 11.5 km
  • Newport State Park - 16 min drive - 14.6 km
  • Peninsula State Park - 23 min drive - 19.5 km

Getting around

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

Restaurants

  • ‪Skip Stone Coffee Roasters - ‬13 min drive
  • ‪Al Johnson's Swedish Restaurant and Butik - ‬14 min drive
  • ‪Wild Tomato Sister Bay - ‬14 min drive
  • ‪Husby's - ‬13 min drive
  • ‪Sister Bay Bowl - ‬13 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Spacious 4 bedroom Lakefront Home on Rowleys Bay! pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

What time is check-in at Spacious 4 bedroom Lakefront Home on Rowleys Bay!?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Spacious 4 bedroom Lakefront Home on Rowleys Bay!?

Checkout is at 10:00 AM.

Where is Spacious 4 bedroom Lakefront Home on Rowleys Bay! located?

Situated on the waterfront, this holiday home is 0.1 mi (0.1 km) from Lake Michigan and within 6 miles (10 km) of Linden Gallery and The Clearing Folk School. Ellison Bay Pottery Studios and Ellison Bluff State Natural Area are also within 6 miles (10 km).

Reviews

9.4

Exceptional

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Rating 2 - Terrible. 1 out of 20 reviews

8.4/10

Cleanliness

9.8/10

Check-in

9.4/10

Communication

9.8/10

Location

9.6/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Joy I.

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

Great visit

Quiet, peaceful, and scenic
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Chris N.

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

Four day getaway

We spent the weekend taking in the best parts of door county, biking, dining, arts, sports bar, hiking, and beautiful mornings. Second time we have started at this location and hope to do so in the future. Lots of fun in the area and quiet.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Carolyn J.

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

Sister fall trip

Stayed here with 4 of my sisters. Really enjoyed this house and location !
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2023

10/10 Excellent

Jenny A.

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

Perfect cabin getaway

This was our 2nd time staying here! Perfect for our family. Beautiful view and everything we needed for our stay! Thank you for sharing your piece of door county with us :)
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2023

10/10 Excellent

Bonnie T.

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

Five siblings and 3 spouses

It’s a beautiful and private setting along with a spacious house. Loved the large DR table for meals and games. The upstairs was rather warm but not too bad given that temps were in the mid-80’s. Kitchen was well supplied too. The beds could have been more comfortable but then this group is all older too.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2024

8/10 Good

Lavonne T.

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

Rawley's Bay Fire

The place was perfect for our family. We had an unfortunate event which was out of everyone's control, but our last night Rawley's Bay Resort was on fire which started early afternoon and did not allow us to return to the property. This left us stranded with two kids (newborn and one just over 2) and six adults. Nothing worse then being left without formula for babies and medicine for adults that needed it. Very unfortunate!
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2023

2/10 Terrible

Verified traveller

Disliked: Cleanliness, listing accuracy

No supplies provided!

Very outdated and all supplies including toilet paper and kitchen garbage bag are not provided! I do cleaning myself and those things plus other convenience items are provided. The coffee makers were so gross we had to buy our own vinegar to clean it with, plus couldn’t use the one because the filter was moldy!
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2023

10/10 Excellent

Theresa E., St. Louis, MO

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

Nice property

Lovely property in great location. Kitchen could’ve been cleaner, but we had it in shape in about 30 minutes using the products they had on hand. Even considering that, we would absolutely stay again. House was comfy, management was very responsive and the location and property were gorgeous.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2022

10/10 Excellent

Virginia M.

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

Dark skys

We were up for our youngest daughter’s wedding, it was an absolutely beautiful location. The best part was it is in a dark sky area, so in the evening we laid on our backs on the deck and watched the stars with our grandchildren, it was perfect.
Stayed 6 nights in Sep 2022

10/10 Excellent

Mitch R.

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

Perfect Lakeside Getaway

This was the perfect place for our family of three couples. Plenty of space (each couple had their own bathroom), everything you need to prepare meals, and great outdoor space just steps away from Rowley’s Bay. This is a very quiet part of the peninsula, but just minutes away from restaurants and shops in Ellison Bay and Sister Bay. We plan to be back again next year.
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2022

10/10 Excellent

Kristin K.

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

Quaint, Cozy Cottage on Lake Michigan

Quaint, cozy, but large cottage on Lake Michigan. Wooded lot/yard, spacious house with a beautiful lake view of Rowley’s Bay. Peaceful area, quiet neighborhood. Very close to Sister Bay where we spent most of our time. Within 20-30 min drive of other Door County harbors.
Stayed 3 nights in May 2022

10/10 Excellent

Michael B.

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

Fun in Rowleys Bay

Great location and water views. We saw eagles fly by every morning along our shore. Comfortable and plenty of room for 5 adults. Spending days at Newport State Park hiking beaches and forest trails. Lots of fun visiting some of our favorite galleries as we would cruise through towns. We will definitely come back.
Stayed 3 nights in May 2022

10/10 Excellent

Greg G., Livonia

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

Quiet in Door County

We spent a nice quiet five days at the Rowley's Bay home. It was clean and spacious. There is plenty to do in the area, although thigs start closing down late in October. It was nice for families.
Stayed 5 nights in Oct 2021

10/10 Excellent

Janet S.

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

Beautiful location on Lake Michigan.

So appreciate this family renting out their lovely home. We had a wonderful time and will come back again. Thank you
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2021

10/10 Excellent

Kyle D.

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

Perfect Place

We had 6 people at the house to ride the Door County Century and it was the perfect spot for all we wanted to do. We could not have asked for a better place.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2021

10/10 Excellent

Kelly S.

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

Wonderful place to spend time with family

We celebrated our 40th anniversary with our family and enjoyed our time at the rental house very much. We had stayed up there on our honeymoon (different house) and loved going back to the area! There was plenty of room for everyone, the bedrooms were large and the kitchen was very well stocked. It had everything we needed for cooking. If there was a "downside" at all, I would say parking was a little difficult for a few vehicles, but in that location, there's not much you can do about that. It would have also been nice to have a firepit outside in the evenings. But all in all we enjoyed the home -- the view on the water and listening to the waves was amazing! Thank you for sharing your home!
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2021

10/10 Excellent

Jenny A.

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

Beautiful view!

We stayed here with our 3 girls. Very family friendly, beautiful property! Furnishings and decor were a bit dated and internet was sketchy, but the view of the water and ability for the girls to go play on the beach was a huge plus! I was worried about the property not having air conditioning, but it was so much cooler next to the lake than on the other side of the peninsula! The cabin had everything we needed! Thanks so much for sharing your piece of Door County!
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2021

8/10 Good

Cari M.

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

Nice and cozy

The place accommodated us very well. The only thing I would suggest is the front door to get into the house needs to be replaced. It took us about four minutes to get the key into the lock and open it. I believe it needs to be replaced. Other than that it was wonderful
Stayed 2 nights in May 2021

8/10 Good

Mark B.

Liked: Check-in, location, listing accuracy
Disliked: Cleanliness

Very relaxing just what we needed.

Nice place, perfect for relaxing while listening to the waves on the shore. Saw deer and turkey in the back yard. Only downer was the grill and stove were filthy. Lucky we are the cleaning types and had everything ship shape in no time.
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2021

10/10 Excellent

Carol S.

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

On the lake

This property is right on Lake Michigan. It is beautiful, plenty of room for a family or group. We will go back.
Stayed 4 nights in Apr 2021

About the host

Hosted by Door County Property Management

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What makes this property unique

Winter Getaway Special!

Winter special at our Door County waterfront home – stay two nights and get the third night free from
February 1st through April 30th! Beautiful 4 bedroom, 3½ bath house on Lake Michigan/Rowleys Bay. Large
fireplace for cozy gathering after winter sports or shopping in town 5 minutes from downtown Sister Bay. Enjoy a quiet, peaceful, lakeside winter retreat!

Languages:

English