Waterfront Cottage Nestled in Picturesque Setting, Gills Rock

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5 bedrooms1 bathroomSleeps 8

Popular amenities

Kitchen

Washer

Dryer

Air conditioning

Outdoor space

Lake view

Enjoy the area

Ellison Bay, WI

Northport Pier4 min drive
Newport State Park10 min drive
Sister Bay Marina15 min drive
Green Bay, WI (GRB-Austin Straubel Intl.)117 min drive

Rooms & beds

5 bedrooms (sleeps 8)

Bedroom 1

1 Queen Bed

Bedroom 2

1 Single Bed

Bedroom 3

1 Single Bed

Bedroom 4

1 Single Bed

Bedroom 5

1 Double Bed and 1 Single Bed

1 bathroom

Bathroom 1

Bathtub or shower · Toilet

Spaces

Deck or patio

Kitchen

Outdoor play area

Garden

Dining Area

About this property

Teskie's Cottage is a 1700 sq. foot home located at 970 Cottage Rd in Gills Rock.

Air-conditioned, picturesque and freshly updated, this appealing waterfront cottage has a front row seat to the amazing view over Green Bay (no access to the water), a large master bedroom downstairs, and four additional bedrooms upstairs. A spacious kitchen, living room with a pellet stove in the 6 foot stone fireplace, and sitting/reading room complete this quaint Door County cottage. Laundry facilities provided also. A large yard provides space for children to run around.

Built by Lily and Frank Sr. Teskie in the early 1900's, the cottage was once used as a boarding house for visiting fishermen. The hand-cut granite fireplace in the living room adds to its charm, and was constructed by Frank Sr. out of local stone. The breathtaking view includes the town of Gills Rock from the picture window in the living room, and unending, spectacular sunsets.

Enjoy Fourth of July fireworks from the front yard around the fire pit, grill out on the private sunny patio, or enjoy a book under the shady cedar trees in the yard. If you've been looking for a private yet convenient place to relax and enjoy Door County - this is it!
The much-beloved Shoreline Restaurant, a charming Coffee Shop at Gallery Ten art gallery with Wi-Fi, Charlie's Smokehouse (and Ice Cream!), the Island Clipper Ferry Line to Washington Island, a sprinkling of gift shops, and a spacious park with playground (pet-friendly) are all within walking distance.
Within 5-25 min. driving, so much more - parks, galleries, shops, churches, water activities, hiking, bicycling, wildlife/bird watching, theater events, sunrise/sunset vistas, beaches

Payment via credit and debit cards.

Property manager

Lyle Teskie

Premier Host

Languages

English

Amenities

Kitchen

Washer

Dryer

Air conditioning

Outdoor space

Lake view

Apple Unit with large windows towards the water, outside patio with a fire pit

Hot tub

Kitchen

Washer

Dryer

House Rules

Check in after 4:00 PM

Minimum age to rent: 21

Check out before 11:00 AM

Children

Children allowed: ages 0–17

Events

No events allowed

Pets

No pets allowed

Smoking

Smoking is not permitted

Damage and incidentals

You will be responsible for any damage to the rental property caused by you or your party during your stay.

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 required for transport to and from this property

About the area

Ellison Bay

Located in Ellison Bay, this cottage is on a lake. Ellison Bay Pottery Studios and Linden Gallery are cultural highlights, and some of the area's activities can be experienced at Northport Pier and Deer Run Golf Course. Be sure to check out the area's animals with activities such as game walks and birdwatching.

Ellison Bay, WI

What's nearby

Northport Pier - 4 min drive
Newport State Park - 10 min drive
Ellison Bluff State Natural Area - 10 min drive
Sister Bay Marina - 15 min drive
Schoolhouse Beach Park - 53 min drive

Getting around

Green Bay Austin Straubel Intl. Airport (GRB) - 117 min drive

Restaurants

Mink River Basin Supper Club - 7 min drive
Island Orchard Cider - 7 min drive
Charlie's Smokehouse - 1 min walk
Wickman House - 7 min drive
Kick Ash Coffee and Door County Love Granola - 7 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Waterfront Cottage Nestled in Picturesque Setting, Gills Rock pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

9.0

Wonderful

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8.4/10

Cleanliness

9.6/10

Check-in

9.0/10

Communication

9.8/10

Location

9.2/10

Listing accuracy

8/10 Good

Jerome H.

23 October 2023

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

Short stay

love the location and we where very pleased with the property. We only used the main floor it was just the two of us. We went up to Charlies up the street and ended up eating smoked Salmon instead of steaks for dinner its amazing. Jerome and Zita

Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2023

8/10 Good

Jessica W.

22 October 2023

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

Overall nice stay for the price

Older cabin, exactly as it appears in the listing. No bathroom on the level with the bedrooms. One of the bedrooms could not be utilized due to a missing window - it was freezing in the room. Communication response regarding this issue was non-existent so we just made due. Cleaning could use a step-up, as there were dust mites under the beds (hard floors with easy access so not sure why these have been skipped). Location was ideal and sounds of waves was relaxing! Beds were comfortable.

Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2023

10/10 Excellent

Jayne O.

17 October 2023

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

Location of a gem

If you want quiet and pretty water views this is the place. It’s clean and quaint. If you want luxury then this is not the place for you. Close to catch the ferries to Washington Island; a must place to visit.

Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2023

10/10 Excellent

Pattie H.

1 September 2023

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

House With A View - Quiet and Relaxing

If you are looking for a quiet get away - with an incredible view look no further. Comfortable home with a picturesque view of Hedgehog Harbor. Enjoy lakefront campfires and cookouts - walk to historic fishing village - a short drive to Sister Bay where you can shop - dine - putt putt golf - drive go carts and see the goats on the roof at Al Johnson’s Restaurant. Enjoy the best of both worlds. Quiet accommodations in Gills Rock on the lake - minutes to Sister Bay and all of Door County where there is a lot to do. Door County and this property will leave you with memories that will stay long after your vacation has ended.

Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

Heath Z.

21 August 2023

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

Hidden Gem

Way up at the top of very top of the peninsula is this absolute steal of a rental in Gills Rock. Situated right on the bay, this is a quaint former fishing cottage. The stairs creak and there’s even a pellet fireplace. For the price (compared with most other rental units in Door County), this place cannot be beat. I don’t know what previous guests mean about the cleanliness — I thought it was perfectly clean. The views of the bay are incomparable. The neighborhood quiet. Take a ten minute walk into Gills Rock proper and have a seriously great meal at the Shoreline Restaurant, pick up some smoked salmon at Charlie’s, and hop on the passenger ferry to Washington Island. Bring some fishing gear and fish from the pier in Gills Rock. Back at the unit, have a fire, curl up by the TV, watch the stars, watch boats go in and out of the bay…really a magical place to get away. Don’t miss this one!

Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2023

About the host

Hosted by Lyle Teskie

I live in the Milwaukee area with my husband and 3 small kids. I run a small business as well as this vacation rental. I hope everyone can get a chance to enjoy the beautiful Door County and the many things it has to offer.

Why they chose this property

This property was built by my great grandfather, and I grew up living here. The original house burned down when my grandfather, Frank, was a small boy (who also grew up in the home). The current house was rebuilt by members of the community who came together to help, with the lumber from a church in Ephraim that had been dismantled.

Growing up my parents also owned the 5 cottages across the street and my father ran a charter fishing business in the summer and upholstery business in the winter. The office was in the front room of our home and the boat was docked at the dock (at the time it was owned by my grandfather Frank). Before my parents bought it, my great grandmother and great grandfather ran it as a bed and breakfast for visiting fisherman. If you look above the doors upstairs, you can still see the room numbers, 1-4.

We purchased this property from my father in 2021 to keep it in the Teskie family. We are working on repairs and upkeep as well as updating. We are doing this slowly because want to keep our rates low because we believe that Door County should be a place where everyone can stay and enjoy it's natural beauty and fun activities.

We hope you enjoy your stay and are always pleased to accommodate you!