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Retreat on a wooded lot within walking distance of downtown!

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Living area
Living area
Living area

Reviews

10 out of 10
Exceptional
2 bedrooms1 bathroomSleeps 578.0 sq m

Popular amenities

  • Dryer
  • Parking available
  • Washer
  • Barbecue grill
  • Kitchen

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Sister Bay, WI
  • Sister Bay Marina
    ‪13 min walk‬
  • Waterfront Park
    ‪15 min walk‬
  • Sister Bay Beach
    ‪20 min walk‬

Rooms & beds

2 bedrooms (sleeps 5)

Bedroom 1

1 Queen Bed

Bedroom 2

1 Double Bed and 1 Single Bed

1 bathroom

Bathroom 1

Towels provided · Bathtub or shower · Toilet · Hair dryer

Spaces

Deck or patio
Porch or lanai
Kitchen
Garden

About this property

Retreat on a wooded lot within walking distance of downtown!

Property features granite counters, slate appliances, air conditioning, and all updated furniture in scenic Door County! Located within walking distance to marina, parks, and public beach. Sister Bay offers the best restaurants, beer gardens, and nightlife on the peninsula! Or stay in to enjoy a private fire pit out back.

Property manager

Matthew Johnson
Premier Host

Languages

English

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Amenities

Kitchen
Washer
Dryer
Free WiFi
Air conditioning
Outdoor space

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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
Please lock all doors and windows each time you leave the property.
Please respect our neighbors and reduce noise. Quiet hours are from 10:00 p.m. to 7:00 a.m.

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

About the area

Sister Bay

Located in Sister Bay, this holiday home is in the city centre and on the waterfront. Sister Bay Marina and Pirate's Cove Adventure Golf 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. Make sure you get close to the area's animals with activities such as game walks and birdwatching.
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Sister Bay, WI

What's nearby

  • Sister Bay Marina - 13 min walk - 1.1 km
  • Waterfront Park - 15 min walk - 1.3 km
  • Sister Bay Beach - 20 min walk - 1.7 km
  • Sister Bay Dog Park & Community Garden - 20 min walk - 1.7 km
  • Pirate's Cove Adventure Golf - 3 min drive - 2.2 km

Getting around

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

Restaurants

  • ‪Skip Stone Coffee Roasters - ‬14 min walk
  • ‪Al Johnson's Swedish Restaurant and Butik - ‬14 min walk
  • ‪Wild Tomato Sister Bay - ‬14 min walk
  • ‪Wilson's Ice Cream Parlor - ‬10 min drive
  • ‪Husby's Food & Spirits - ‬18 min walk

Frequently asked questions

Is Retreat on a wooded lot within walking distance of downtown! pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

What time is check-in at Retreat on a wooded lot within walking distance of downtown!?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Retreat on a wooded lot within walking distance of downtown!?

Checkout is at 10:00 AM.

Where is Retreat on a wooded lot within walking distance of downtown! located?

Located in the heart of Sister Bay, this holiday home is within a 15-minute walk of Sister Bay Marina and Lake Michigan. Waterfront Park and Sister Bay Beach are also within 1 mile (2 km).

Reviews

10

Exceptional

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Rating 10 - Excellent. 59 out of 63 reviews
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Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 63 reviews

10/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Amenities

10/10

Property conditions & facilities

10/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

10/10

Location

10/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Courtney L.

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

Nice Stay!

Such a great location and listing is as described. Quiet neighborhood and an easy walk to Sister Bay. Would recommend staying here.
Stayed 8 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Kate R.

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

Love sister bay

Great couple days in door county
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Brandi Y.

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

Comfortable, Clean, Close to town

House was comfortable and clean, plenty of extra blankets and pillows, and was easy to walk to town if we wanted.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Tim W.

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

Great place, Great location

Short walk to downtown Sister Bay and a great location overall on a quiet street.
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2023

10/10 Excellent

Sarah G.

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

Perfect for Families

This was an absolutely perfect rental for a small/young family! Amazing location and they really thought of everything. Extra towels and pillows and even a pack n play! Would definitely stay again!
Stayed 5 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Mark M.

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

Sister Bay

Property as advertised. Clean and comfortable. Great location to walk to Sister Bay restaurants
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Patricia K.

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

Sept’24

Great homey location. Everything we needed right there.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

JULIE J.

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

Amazing place

Perfect quiet get-away but within a easy walk of shops, restaurants and the marina. Everything you could ask for.
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2021

10/10 Excellent

Hana S.

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

Amazing location with everything you need!

This rental was perfect for our family. INCREDIBLE location and we loved walking to the restaurants and park in Sister Bay. Well equipped and CLEAN! We would definitely stay here again in the future.
Stayed 6 nights in Jun 2023

10/10 Excellent

Sheri E. D.

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

Great Location!

Fabulous location, walking distance to downtown Sister Bay. House was clean and and well appointed. Nice quiet neighborhood.
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

Cathy K.

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

Wonderful place in Sister Bay!!

Totally updated cottage. Lots of amenities including grill, patio set, fire pit and wood. Quiet neighborhood but very close to Sister Bay. Would definitely stay here again!!!
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2023

10/10 Excellent

Daniel O.

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

June in door county

Great property and location. We enjoyed being so close to everything. Coffee was a short walk. Property was very clean and quiet.
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2023

10/10 Excellent

Chad C.

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

Perfect for our family!

We had a wonderful stay at Matthew's place. The location is perfect, just a hop skip jump from the lake and downtown sister bay. We really enjoyed being close enough to everything but just off the main drag so we could have privacy and quiet when needed. Everything was as described! We were comfortable with the amenities and new AC system. We easily had a bonfire one evening as well! We will most definitely consider using Matthew's place for our next Door County trip.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Vicki S.

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

Great home, great location

Very comfortable place to relax, sleep and decompress. Sister Bay is a great place to stay as it’s easy to get to any destination on the Peninsula from there. Good communication with homeowner and all of the home rules and expectations are clearly laid out.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2023

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

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

Lovely location! Cute house!

House was very clean. Looked very new. Excellently outfitted. Cute, quiet getaway. But very close to shops and restaurants. Cleanest rental that I have experienced. Could tell owners took a lot of effort to make sure guests had everything they needed. Will definitely come back.
Stayed 3 nights in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

Gregory B.

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

Great location

If you want great location and access to all that upper Door County offers this might be the place. This cottage is clean, completely updated, well maintained and located with in walking distance of all the town's amenities. Sister Bay has plenty of great restaurants and bars. The cottage is 2 blocks from the lake and not far from all the state and county parks in Door county.
Stayed 5 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

John & Tracy H.

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

Awesome

The property is exactly as shown in pictures and as stated in the description. The owners were quick to respond to questions. Check in was a breeze. Close to downtown Sister Bay.
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2021

10/10 Excellent

Carl M.

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

Quiet retreat for the weekend.

We really enjoyed our stay and will definitely be back. Home was nicely finished and had all the amenities, and more, that we needed. Location was very convenient yet quiet. Everything was very clean and check in and out was simple as can be. Have to say the fall fall colors this year were amazing - best we've seen ever. Loved going to all our favorite restaurants and galleries. Love staying in Sister Bay since we spend almost all of our time on that end of the Peninsula. Thanks for everything to our hosts.
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2023

10/10 Excellent

Christine W., Germantown, WI

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

Great location and comfortable cabin

We totally enjoyed our stay at this very comfortable home. Everything was clean and we had all of the conveniences of home, even a Keurig coffee maker. Loved to be able to sit outside on the deck and have a fire in the firepit to relax in the evening. A nice quiet neighborhood, yet within walking distance to downtown and restaurants. Thank you for sharing this cabin with us. We hope to be back again someday.
Stayed 6 nights in May 2022

10/10 Excellent

Marie W.

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

Great cabin on a wooded lot near downtown

The cabin was clean, very well-appointed and in a great location! The only disappointment was that the air conditioning was not central - it was located in the main room. We were lucky that the week was cool or we may have had a warm bedroom (we prefer to sleep quite cool.) Other than that it met our expectations! The owner was also very accessible.
Stayed 6 nights in Jul 2023

8/10 Good

Daniel S.

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

Our Intro to Door County

Our cottage was clean, comfortable, quiet, and close enough to town we walked through harbor every day. Back yard had privacy for bonfires and grilling. Enjoyed the firepit every night after a day of adventuring. There was a generous amount of firewood. The only suggestion I’ll make is for those who love to bonfire as we do, a shovel and fire poker would be found most useful to clean the pit and manage the fire. When we stay here again, we hope to find those useful items conveniently hung on an exterior shed wall.
Stayed 6 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Timothy K.

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

Great Sister Bay getaway...

Great location, easy walk to downtown Sister Bay restaurants, shops, the beach, marina, etc. Also, a great home base from which to explore the peninsula. Property is newly renovated, looks and feels brand new, very clean, thoughtfully equipped with everything needed... linens, tons of towels (bath and beach), fully equipped kitchen, dishwasher, washer and dryer, detergent, coffee makers, etc. Nice seating area outside, gas grill, fire pit. No A/C, which was a little uncomfortable on a couple of humid, rainy days, but the owners have several fans on hand to get air moving to stay comfortable. Our family had a fun, relaxing week here!
Stayed 5 nights in Aug 2021

8/10 Good

sheila s.

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

Nice.

Nice place. Great location. A little pricey but I think it's just the area. The furniture was not really comfortable and the beds were just OK. Appliances are nice and new. I used the washer and dryer as well. Plenty of towels and blankets. We loved having the firepit and used it every night. Plenty of wood but we had to split it. Bring an ax. Also bring all the little extras such as spices and oils. All toiletries as well. We made a lot of runs to Piggly Wiggly which is nice and close. (Usually I bring too much!) We had a great time and I would rent this place again. Thank you Matt!
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2023

10/10 Excellent

Nanette M.

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

First stay in Sister Bay

We loved the property! It was just a couple blocks off of the downtown strip and the water, but very quiet and had a real cottage feel with great updates. Really the best of both worlds because it was close to everything, but the little backyard was private and had a woodsy feel but close to lots of great places.
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Anatoliy L.

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

Hits the spot

For me this stay it was perfect location - choice of spots to watch the game, eat and meet friends for cherry drop (look it up), all 5 minutes walking at most. The cottage was cleaned professionally, well outfitted and kept up.
Stayed 5 nights in Dec 2024

About the host

Hosted by Matthew Johnson

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Born and raised in Sister Bay, I moved out to Minneapolis for college at the University of Minnesota. Upon graduation, I found a home and stayed in the Twin Cities. I enjoy outdoor activities like boating, snowboarding, and traveling with my family!

Why they chose this property

This home was build almost 50 years ago for my Great Grandma and has since been rented out by my grandparents in the summer to families and summer visitors. When the opportunity to own our little piece of Door County arose, we were so excited. We love vising family in the summer and enjoying all the parks, beaches, and wonderful things to do in Sister Bay.

What makes this property unique

Private fire pit and bike or walk to downtown Sister Bay. Nestled not far off the main road, it offers a peaceful setting in nature with the excellent access to the amenities of downtown. Enjoy shopping, restaurants, beer gardens, and plenty of night life!

Languages:

English

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