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Charming garden cottage downtown Ellison Bay walking distance to lake and shops

Lakefront cottage with kitchen and patio

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Living area
Interior
Living area
Living area
Living area

Reviews

9.8 out of 10
Exceptional
3 bedrooms1 bathroomSleeps 7

Popular amenities

  • Fireplace
  • Kitchen
  • Outdoor space

Explore the area

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  • Place, The Clearing Folk School
  • Place, Ellison Bay Pottery Studios
  • Place, Ellison Bluff State Natural Area

Rooms & beds

3 bedrooms (sleeps 7)

Bedroom #1

1 Queen Bed

Bedroom #2

1 Queen Bed

Bedroom #3

3 Single Beds

1 bathroom

Bathroom 1

Toilet · Shower only

Spaces

Deck or patio
Kitchen
Dining area

About this property

Charming garden cottage downtown Ellison Bay walking distance to lake and shops

This gorgeous downtown property is surrounded by beautiful perennials, climbing vines and flower bushes. The Cottage is located kitty corner from the Gus Klenke Garage on hwy 42 in downtown Ellison Bay and within walking distance to Door County Cider, local pottery shops, and an antique shop. Local restaurants and coffee shops include Kick Ash Coffee, Brew Coffee House, Wickman House, Mink River Basin Bar and Restaurant, and The Viking Grill all within walking distance. The Pioneer Store is less than a city block away and has deli meats, beer, wine, liquor and fresh and frozen foods.
The Cottage is attached to a seasonal retail shop with its own personal entrance. There is a spacious parking lot and a very large enclosed patio area with a picnic table, patio table and bench. The kitchen has all the tableware and silverware needed for eight individuals as well as a coffee maker, toaster, pots and pans, full refrigerator, electric stove/oven and a dishwasher. The dining area has a fold-out table that seats 8 and has a large bay window. The living room is open and bright with a full picture window looking out at the patio. There is a brand new cozy couch with additional seating facing an electric fireplace and large screen tv that includes Spectrum cable and wifi. Provided are also Pendleton beach towels for your use. There is one bathroom that has a large sit-down tiled shower. A set of towels, hand towels and washcloths are provided for each guest. The first bedroom is very large with a four poster queen bed and corner windows perfect for relaxing with a good book. Large closet and shelves with a luggage rack and all bedding with extra blankets and sheets provided. The second bedroom has a comfortable queen bed with cozy bedding and extra blankets and sheets provided. A small closet and full length shelving unit for clothing storage. The third bedroom has three twin beds and two closets with lots of hanging room. All bedding is provided with extra blankets and sheets.
Owners live in Door County and are very open to accommodating our guests in any way we can so please let us know if there is anything you need to help make your vacation the best experience possible!

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Amenities

Kitchen
Air conditioning
Outdoor space
Parking available
Fireplace

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House Rules

Check in after 4:00 PM
Minimum age to rent: 25
Check out before 11:00 AM
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Children

Children allowed: ages 0–17
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Events

No events allowed
Please contact me if interested in a small party
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Pets

No pets allowed
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Smoking

Smoking is not permitted
No smoking whatsoever indoors
The property is adjoined to a retail space so we ask during business hours that guests keep music to a minimum and to keep stores entrances clear.
Please respect the neighbors and keep any loud music down especially late at night.

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
Note from host: Please contact me if interested in a small party
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

About the area

Ellison Bay

Located in Ellison Bay, this cottage is in the city centre and on the waterfront. The Skyway Drive-In Theatre and Historic Noble House are local landmarks, and some of the area's activities can be experienced at Sister Bay Marina and Pirate's Cove Adventure Golf.
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Ellison Bay, WI

What's nearby

  • The Clearing Folk School - 8 min walk - 0.7 km
  • Ellison Bay Pottery Studios - 10 min walk - 0.9 km
  • Ellison Bluff State Natural Area - 4 min drive - 2.2 km
  • Sister Bay Marina - 10 min drive - 10.4 km
  • Sister Bay Beach - 11 min drive - 10.8 km

Getting around

  • Green Bay, WI (GRB-Austin Straubel Intl.) - 111 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Al Johnson's Swedish Restaurant & Butik - ‬9 min drive
  • ‪Stabbur Beer Garden - ‬9 min drive
  • ‪Husby's Food & Spirits - ‬9 min drive
  • ‪Wild Tomato - ‬9 min drive
  • ‪Boathouse on the Bay - ‬8 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Charming garden cottage downtown Ellison Bay walking distance to lake and shops pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

What time is check-in at Charming garden cottage downtown Ellison Bay walking distance to lake and shops?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Charming garden cottage downtown Ellison Bay walking distance to lake and shops?

Checkout is at 11:00 AM.

Where is Charming garden cottage downtown Ellison Bay walking distance to lake and shops located?

Located in the heart of Ellison Bay, this cottage is within a 5-minute walk of Linden Gallery and Lake Michigan. The Clearing Folk School and Ellison Bay Pottery Studios are also within 10 minutes.

Reviews

9.8

Exceptional

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Rating 10 - Excellent. 108 out of 118 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 7 out of 118 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 3 out of 118 reviews
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Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 118 reviews

10/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Amenities

10/10

Property conditions & facilities

10/10

Eco-friendliness

10/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

10/10

Location

9.8/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Lexi S.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Our stay was great! The location was easily accessible to many things in Door County (shops, restaurants, parks, beach, etc) We would stay again!
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Wayne H.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Clean, comfortable, convenient, quiet.
Stayed 9 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Leah T.

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

Fun spot

Highly recommend for a weekend trip.
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Courtney B.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Charming cottage ideal for families or two couples. Tasteful decor and everything we needed for a weeklong stay. Extra linens and beach towels were much appreciated. Location was peaceful and quiet, yet only 10-15m drive to many Door County parks and destinations. As other reviews have noted, a little extra cleaning attention could be given to the bathroom and kitchen. We would love to stay again and hope the washing machine can be repaired (this was a key criteria for us in selecting a Door County rental).Thanks so much for sharing your beautiful property with us!
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Gerri A.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Just a question. Why BB bullet hole in LR window (inside glass only not outer glass) and a spent bullet casing along floorboard across the room. No issue but made us ponder why?
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Melody G.

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

Beautiful cabin

This was a lovely cabin next to a cute little shop--we loved the fenced-in patio, and thought the decor was fabulous!
Stayed 3 nights in May 2023

10/10 Excellent

Jessica M.

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

Door County Spring Break

Enjoyed being in a low key area in Door County. Spacious cottage with charm, walking distance to coffee shops, restaurant, bar and such.
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2024

10/10 Excellent

Jim D.

Liked: Cleanliness, communication, location, listing accuracy

Great spot for DC.

Great spot would stay again. Could walk to everything in Ellison Bay. It’s connected with a business just a heads up.
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2024

10/10 Excellent

Rachel M.

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

Great location, great property

Exactly as listed. Very comfortable, clean property. We loved it!
Stayed 6 nights in Jul 2022

10/10 Excellent

Lisa a.

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

Vacation/family time

Much needed vacation for myself and it's a great place and location to have stayed at when my family joined me for Labor Day weekend. Willow's home is lovely and she has thought of everything for the needs of her guests.
Stayed 13 nights in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

Marguerite P.

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

Lovely stay in quiet Ellison Bay

We had the best week at this place! It was clean and exactly as described (honestly even nicer in person). It was just 1 block to all of the restaurants, coffee shops etc in Ellison Bay which is a lovely town much quieter than several of the other ones but still with plenty of great options as well as a park & beach. Only a 10 min drive to sister Bay and Gill Harbor, we found it very easy to get around and would absolutely stay here again.
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2024

6/10 Okay

Rita T.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, location
Disliked: Listing accuracy

The cottage was a fairy tale setting.

It would have been good to say up front that the interior design business is in the same house as the Garden Cottage guests.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Lori H.

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

Sister Trip 2024

So happy to have found this little gem. We were able to do all that northern Door County had to offer and enjoy day trips south without worrying about the hustle and bustle of the larger little towns.
Stayed 5 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Monique C.

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

Perfect Home Base

My sister and I explored Door County from this beautiful home base. The property is an oasis after a busy day. We enjoyed returning to it for a cozy evening and a good nights sleep. It was also nicely situated for walks to the surrounding area stores, restaurants, and park on the bay. Although we didn't need it, the upstairs bedroom is so cozy! We would definitely stay there again.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2023

10/10 Excellent

Amy G.

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

Perfection

I could not have been more pleased. It is comfortable and serene. The outdoor garden spaces are a plus. I sincerely thought about calling into work one day and extending our stay. Thank you thank you
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2023

8/10 Good

Brad M.

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

Biking Heaven

The cottage is in an ideal location for biking and restaurants. Very quiet after a hard days play. Our only complaint(s)were the bathroom sink needs some TLC, trickle of water at most and the sink was very slow to drain. Needed more kitchen trash bags. Ole time bikers
Stayed 7 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Henry F.

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

Beautiful place in a great location

This is a beautiful place to say in downtown Ellison Bay, WI (a very small village in Door County that isn't crowded like Sister Bay, Ephraim, Fish Harbor, and Egg Harbor). The owner was very friendly and quick to respond when we accidently locked out keys inside. (How embarrassing :-( ) It had everything we need for our young family of 5. The location is fantastic: two blocks from a great coffee house, a fun little grocery store, a wonderful restaurant, and three blocks from another great coffee house and a great place to watch the famous Door County sunsets. We would highly recommend it.
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2023

10/10 Excellent

John R.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
We enjoyed being close to the restaurants in Ellison Bay and walking in the neighborhood. We received a quick response when having some difficulty with WIFI which was appreciated.
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Katalin V.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Lovely stay in Ellison Bay, close to galleries and state parks. We hope to return soon!
Stayed 5 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Margot H.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Wonderful stay!
Stayed 5 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Tanner S.

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

Great stay!

Me and my family had a great time at the cottage. The place is very clean, and comfortable. Great location and close to everything we wanted to do. Would stay here again.
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2025

8/10 Good

beastdrone101

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

Cute little cottage

Nice place to stay in Ellison Bay. Very secluded with all the bushes, trees and flowers but close to shops and food as well. House was roomy. Loved the shower. Everything you need minus washer and dryer which was out during our stay but only a minor inconvenience. We did have trouble with it being super warm in the bedroom upstairs and house could use a good deep clean overall. Host were responsive. Nice stay. Would stay again.
Stayed 6 nights in Jun 2025

8/10 Good

Craig G.

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

Spring getaway

Peoperty was nice. Plenty of room. It has an upstairs that could sleep 5 more people. Will go back. Great location.
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Amy A.

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

Cute, cozy and accommodating!

The owner of the property is amazing! She is responsive and helpful. The cottage was clean and charmingly decorated. Our group of 3 fit comfortably, there would’ve been room for more. I would love to stay here again! Five stars!
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Tom S.

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

Weekend Getaway

Enjoyed our winter weekend getaway to door county.
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2025

About the host

Hosted by Willow and Chris Alexander

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