Waterfront, Dog Friendly home near Sherwood Point Lighthouse
Welcome to Sherwood Point Shores, hosted by Simple Life Rentals! This 4 bedroom home located directly on Green Bay is perfect for your next getaway! Spend your days swimming in the bay and eating meals al fresco on the screened in porch, then cozy up around the outdoor or indoor fireplace at night.
This property allows up to 2 well-behaved dogs. There is an additional fee collected at booking.
Property Features: + Waterfront Property on the Bay of Green Bay + Swimmable beach area + Wrap around porch + Shoreline and lake bottom are rocky, water shoes recommended + Charcoal grill (bring charcoal) + Screened in dining area + Fire pit (bring local firewood) + Dog friendly - 2 maximum dogs + Wi-Fi (due to the rural nature of Door County, WIFI and cell phone coverage and service can vary) + Indoor wood burning fireplace + 4 box fans available (no A/C) + Well equipped kitchen (see below) + Traditional drip coffee pot
Sleeping Accommodations: Bedroom 1: Queen bed, upper level Bedroom 2: Queen bed, upper level Bedroom 3: Queen bed, upper level Bedroom 4: 2 Twin beds, upper level *walls do not reach to the ceilings in the bedrooms
Kitchen Amenities: Fridge, freezer, stove, oven, and microwave Toaster, blender, pots and pans, baking sheets, BBQ utensils Dishes, glassware and utensils
Surrounding Area: Idlewild Golf course - 2 miles from the home, great burgers! Potawatomi State Park - 4 miles from the home, gorgeous park for hiking and biking, viewing tower with 20 mile views of Green Bay Fishing hot spot - Larson's Reef is 40 yards directly offshore from the beach at the home Scenic Sherwood Point - 3/4 mile from the home Excellent restaurants in Sturgeon Bay, 6 miles
Amenity + damage protection waiver includes: -Bed linens, pillows, blankets, and bathroom towels. (Please bring your own beach towels) -A starter pack of essentials which includes toilet paper, paper towel, dish soap, dishwasher soap, hand soap, and garbage bags. Due to septic systems, we do not provide facial tissue. One each of travel size shampoo, conditioner, and body wash per full bathroom. -PEACE OF MIND Damage protection covers up to $1000 per stay for accidental damage that is reported prior to departure (excludes any pet damage).
Home Truths: As reflected in the photos, please note that the interior walls do not reach to the ceilings in the bedrooms.
The water for this property is serviced by a well. At times, you may notice sulfur smell in the safe, healthy well water. It is recommended you bring drinking water if you don't prefer well water.
No dock No air conditioning; 4 box fans are provided No Dishwasher, washer or dryer
This home is located in a quiet community with neighbors and is geared towards quiet family vacations. Due to the proximity of neighbors, we cannot accommodate parties at the property including bachelor or bachelorette parties, reunions, or other rowdy gatherings.
Door County Tourism Zone Commission Permit #27-56-2386-07
Please be aware that you must sign a terms and conditions agreement, which will be sent to you separately, to finalize your reservation.
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Pet-friendly
Free WiFi
Outdoor space
Parking available
Barbecue
Water view
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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
This property has outdoor spaces, such as balconies, patios and terraces, which may not be suitable for children; if you have any concerns, we recommend contacting the property prior to your arrival to confirm that they can accommodate you in a suitable room
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A car is required for transport to and from this property
About the area
Sturgeon Bay
Located in Sturgeon Bay, this cottage is in a rural area and on the waterfront. Sherwood Point Lighthouse and Sturgeon Bay Bridge are local landmarks, and some of the area's attractions include Door County Maritime Museum and Third Avenue Playhouse. The Garden Door and The Farm are also worth visiting. Discover the area's water adventures with jet skiing and water tubing nearby, or enjoy the great outdoors with hiking/biking trails and cycling.
Is Waterfront, Dog Friendly home near Sherwood Point Lighthouse pet-friendly?
Yes, pets are allowed at this property.
How much does it cost to stay at Waterfront, Dog Friendly home near Sherwood Point Lighthouse?
As of 1 April 2026, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Waterfront, Dog Friendly home near Sherwood Point Lighthouse on 14 June 2026 start from NZ$601, including taxes and fees. This price is based on the lowest nightly price found in the last 24 hours for stays in the next 30 days. Prices are subject to change. Choose your dates for more accurate prices.
How much is parking at Waterfront, Dog Friendly home near Sherwood Point Lighthouse?
On-site parking is available at the property.
What time is check-in at Waterfront, Dog Friendly home near Sherwood Point Lighthouse?
Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.
What time is check-out at Waterfront, Dog Friendly home near Sherwood Point Lighthouse?
Checkout is at 10:00 AM.
Where is Waterfront, Dog Friendly home near Sherwood Point Lighthouse located?
Situated on the waterfront, this cottage is within 1 mi (2 km) of Sherwood Point Lighthouse and Lake Michigan. Hi-Cliff Park and IdleWild Golf Club are also within 3 miles (5 km).
Reviews
7.6
Good
Reviews are presented in chronological order, subject to a moderation process, and verified unless otherwise labelled.
The location was great! We had a fantastic time right on the water and using the fire pit as well. The downside was that cleaning was a bit lacking.
Amy B.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2022
Response from VrboOwner on 20 September 2023
Thank you, Amy, for letting us know that the cleaning did not meet your full expectations. We are so pleased you had a great overall stay and hope we can host you again sometime!
We had a lovely stay and had to force our dog to leave! The house had everything we needed. The outdoor space was the perfect place to eat breakfast and watch the sun set over the lake. We wished we could have stayed longer.
It was so relaxing and cozy. Getting up in the morning and enjoying our coffee and breakfast on the wonderful porch and then heading to the shore to catch the views of the lake. We headed to many of the Door county sites during the day and again enjoyed the quiet back at the cabin. Even had a chance to extend and extra much needed vacation.
janet S.
Stayed 5 nights in Sep 2024
Response from VrboOwner on 2 October 2024
Thank you for your review, Janet! We are so happy to hear you had a five-star stay and we hope you will be back.
Verified
2/10 Terrible
Uljana S.
8 August 2025
Disliked: Cleanliness, location, listing accuracy
The worst
The smell, the bugs ….
Uljana S.
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2025
Response from VrboOwner on 19 August 2025
We’re very sorry your stay was affected. This is not the standard we aim to provide, as we always ensure our home is thoroughly cleaned. We’ll check on this issue and address it promptly to prevent it from happening in the future. We truly appreciate your feedback and hope to have the chance to provide you with a much better experience next time.
Verified
6/10 Okay
Kylee Carolfi M.
10 August 2025
Liked: Location
Disliked: Cleanliness, check-in, listing accuracy
Very rustic place. Needs a really good cleaning. There were gnats all over the floor and kitchen. Also, they had box fans instead of air-conditioning – which normally would be fine, but it was a very humid weekend, unfortunately. Also, the box fans need to be cleaned. They were very dirty.The towels and sheets were clean. And the refrigerator was clean.Wi-Fi worked great.Absolutely gorgeous sunsets.Overall, I think it was a little too expensive for the quality of the place.
Kylee Carolfi M.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025
Response from VrboOwner on 21 August 2025
Hello Kylee,
Thank you so much for your review. We truly appreciate your feedback and are always working to ensure the best experience for our guests. We’re glad you enjoyed the sunsets and amenities, and we take every comment seriously to continue improving the property. We’d love to welcome you back anytime!
Warm regards,
The Simple Life Rentals Team
Verified
6/10 Okay
Kim B.
21 July 2025
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in
Vaca 2025
There was no mention of the 15 flight of stairs up to the bedrooms. Had no idea all the bedrooms were upstairs. Another 4 or 5 stairs from the back of property to the water. There is no beach and the description mentions Larsons reef is 40 yards from the beach which I don’t think is accurate . I believe Larsons is across the water. The book on the table is outdated going thru the details of the place . The stairs for us were the main thing. My husband can’t do 15 stairs. He slept on the couch.
Kim B.
Stayed 9 nights in Jul 2025
Response from VrboOwner on 31 July 2025
Hello Kim,
Thank you for your feedback and for choosing to stay with us. We’re sorry to hear the layout didn’t meet your expectations, especially regarding the stairs and lake access. While many guests enjoy the scenic setting and spacious design, we understand that accessibility can be important for certain travelers. We appreciate you sharing your experience and will absolutely take your comments into consideration. It’s important to us that every guest feels comfortable and well-informed, and we hope to have the chance to welcome you back under better circumstances.
Warm regards,
The Simple Life Rentals Team
Verified
6/10 Okay
Kim R.
1 August 2024
Liked: Check-in, communication, location
Disliked: Listing accuracy
A bit disappointed
While the location of this property was good, we were disappointed for the price we paid. This is an old property and one of the more run down in the neighborhood. The worst part- there is no air conditioning- not even a window unit. There is also only one bathroom.
Kim R.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2024
Response from VrboOwner on 12 August 2024
Thank you for your feedback. We're glad you appreciated the location, but we're sorry to hear that the property didn't meet your expectations for the price you paid.
We understand that the age and style of the property may not appeal to everyone. We do our best to maintain the unique charm of the home while keeping it comfortable for our guests. We believe the property's description and photos provide a very accurate description to those considering to book their vacation here, to include the facts that it does not have air conditioning, 4 box fans are provided, and that it has one bathroom. We are hopeful that future guests will consider these details.
Thank you again for your review, Kim!
This place is as advertised. We had everything we needed at the cottage to have a nice time and the beds were very comfortable. The real appeal is the location on the bay which is beautiful, especially at sunset. As other reviewers have mentioned, this is not a good spot for swimming because of the rocks but it was great to be able to have our own spot on the water.
Kristin L.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2022
Response from VrboOwner on 20 September 2023
Thank you for sharing this feedback. We are glad that you enjoyed your stay at Sherwood Point Shores.
This is a beautiful location, the sunsets were amazing. We enjoyed sitting on the screened porch and having fires on the shore. Lovely that our dogs were welcome. The only drawback was that the rocks in the lake were so slippery with seaweed that no one could get into the water to swim. I have never before found myself unable to access a lake like this. We had expected to be able to swim. We noticed that the neighbors also did not swim. Overall, lovely, just not for swimming.
LIZ B.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2022
Response from VrboOwner on 20 September 2023
Thank you for sharing this feedback about your stay at Sherwood Point Shores. We hope to earn a 5* rating on your next stay with us, so please come back again soon.
Verified
6/10 Okay
Angela S.
25 October 2021
Liked: Communication, location
Disliked: Check-in
Know before you go
The first challenge was finding the right home, it is a shared driveway and the correct driveway has a No Trespassing sign which caused some confusion. The battery operated lock on the door did not work well and we ended up calling and getting a key. Once inside, the pictures are accurate. It is a rustic cabin, the oven does not work appropriately, it literally has a sign on it which states the temperature can vary any where from 50-100 degrees from the setting. The toilet did not work well, it was either continuously running or wouldn’t fill due to the float being stuck so I had to remove the lid and adjust routinely during our stay. The water does have a strong sulfur smell, which after showering seems to linger. The TV remote works occasionally, we even bought new batteries thinking that was the problem, but it did not fix the issues we experienced. I was looking forward to sitting in the back screened in porch, however except for the kitchen table, the furniture is not very sturdy or the plastic was ripped, the furniture is easily from before the 1980’s for sure. We drove up to Fish Creek and Egg Harbor which turned out to be longer than I anticipated which limited our time on occasion. Overall we made the best of it, but honestly we felt a little like we were camping. For the price we paid, I would expect a higher quality, particularly the kitchen and bathroom. Realistically I feel it is worth about half what we paid.
Angela S.
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2021
Response from VrboOwner on 20 September 2023
We appreciate all your feedback and thank you for sharing your concerns with us.
The cottage is so cozy inside, and includes all the amenities any cottage should - board games, binoculars, a wood burning fireplace, and a tv when you need to unwind. The sleeping quarters don't isolate sound as indicated in the description, but they are beautiful and high-ceilinged. I would stay again no question.
Thomas G.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2021
Response from VrboOwner on 20 September 2023
We are delighted to hear that you enjoyed your stay at Sherwood Point Shores. Please come back and stay with us again soon.
The place was exactly as advertised. Had plenty of room for everyone. The water in the shower smelled kind of sulfuric and had low pressure, but figured that was to be expected in a vacation cabin out of town. Would rent there again.
Alex B.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2021
Response from VrboOwner on 20 September 2023
Thanks for this feedback, Alex. Please come back to Door County and stay with us again.
Verified
6/10 Okay
Mary A.
5 August 2021
Liked: Check-in, communication, location
You won’t be disappointed (if you lower your expectations)
The water front location and outdoor seating - pictured first online - is the BEST part of this listing. The other pictures are misleading. Although the owners were easy to work with, and even communicated with us during our stay due to storm power outages in the area, the property itself leaves much to be desired. Surrounding properties have, and are currently, clearly being updated, but that is not the case here. We arrived to find the house completely unlocked, and the property binder containing incorrect information. The walls in the bathroom are currently being patched - and there is a combination of paint and putty throughout. The bath mat was dirty upon our arrival. There is no air conditioning, which is not a luxury, as the upstairs sleeping areas are unbearable during the day in the summer. The storms I mentioned earlier caused downed trees during our stay, and also caused some concern with the always open windows. One of the double mattresses rests directly on a wooden platform without any box springs. There is no dishwasher, and all of the water smells terrible. We had trouble with the toilet functioning properly - in the single bathroom that is the only option for this property which is supposed to sleep eight. Several pieces of the outdoor patio furniture were broken or rusted.
If your expectations are low, along with your desire for modern conveniences, you will not be disappointed.
Mary A.
Stayed 5 nights in Jul 2021
Response from VrboOwner on 17 November 2023
We are sorry the stay did not meet your expectations and appreciate you sharing this feedback with us.
We rented this house for a girls trip and it was the perfect place to relax. I highly recommend having a fire out by the lake, the outside are is beautiful! House was clean and well maintained.