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Private DC Hideaway ten minutes from beaches!

Family-friendly holiday home in Sturgeon Bay

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Exterior
Interior
Interior
Private kitchen
Dining

Reviews

9.8 out of 10
Exceptional
3 bedrooms2 bathroomsSleeps 8204.4 sq m

Popular amenities

  • Dryer
  • Kitchen
  • Barbecue grill
  • Washer
  • Outdoor space

Explore the area

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Sturgeon Bay, WI
  • Place, Potawatomi State Park
    ‪15 min drive‬
  • Place, Sturgeon Bay Bridge
    ‪15 min drive‬
  • Place, Door County Historical Museum
    ‪16 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

3 bedrooms (sleeps 8)

Bedroom 1

1 King Bed

Bedroom 2

1 Queen Bed

Bedroom 3

1 Queen Bed

2 bathrooms

Bathroom 1

Bathtub or shower · Bathtub · Toilet · Hair dryer

Bathroom 2

Towels provided · Bathtub or shower · Hair dryer

Spaces

Deck or patio
Kitchen
Separate dining area

About this property

Private DC Hideaway ten minutes from beaches!

This quaint Hideaway is nestled half way between Lake Michigan and the Bay of Green Bay. Just a short ten minute drive you can have a lovely day at the beach with amazing Door County views.
Come back home, start the grill, enjoy a beverage while cooking a meal for all to enjoy. After a delicious meal and lots of laughs, you all enjoy some quiet country ambiance under the stars on the back patio. Continue the the fun and laughs until the wee hours of the night or your hearts content.

Or take an afternoon stroll down the Ahnapee trail taking in the local wildlife and beautiful scenery.

Host is available in lower level apartment

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Amenities

Kitchen
Washing machine
Dryer
Pet-friendly
Air conditioning
Outdoor space

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House Rules

Check in after 4:00 PM
Minimum age to rent: 21
Check out before 11:00 AM
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Children

Children allowed: ages 3–17
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Events

No events allowed
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Pets

Pets allowed: dogs (limit 2 total)
Pets are not allowed on furniture or beds
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Smoking

Smoking allowed: in designated areas

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

Sturgeon Bay

Sturgeon Bay is home to this holiday home. Lake Michigan and Potawatomi State Park reflect the area's natural beauty and area attractions include Door County Maritime Museum and The Garden Door.
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Sturgeon Bay, WI

What's nearby

  • Door County Maritime Museum - 15 min drive - 14.7 km
  • Potawatomi State Park - 15 min drive - 15.0 km
  • Sturgeon Bay Bridge - 15 min drive - 15.1 km
  • Door County Historical Museum - 16 min drive - 15.8 km
  • Sturgeon Bay Ship Canal Lighthouse - 27 min drive - 26.2 km

Restaurants

  • ‪McDonald's - ‬11 min drive
  • ‪Renard's Cheese - ‬9 min drive
  • ‪Scaturo's Baking Co & Cafe - ‬12 min drive
  • ‪Starbucks - ‬11 min drive
  • ‪Morning Glory Restaurant - ‬8 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Private DC Hideaway ten minutes from beaches! pet-friendly?

Yes, this property allows dogs (limit 2 total).

What time is check-in at Private DC Hideaway ten minutes from beaches!?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Private DC Hideaway ten minutes from beaches!?

Checkout is at 11:00 AM.

Where is Private DC Hideaway ten minutes from beaches! located?

Set in Sturgeon Bay, this family-friendly holiday home is within 9 mi (15 km) of Potawatomi State Park, Door County Maritime Museum and Legacy Nature Preserve at Clay Banks. Hi-Cliff Park and Robert La Salle County Park are also within 9 miles (15 km).

Reviews

9.8

Exceptional

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Rating 10 - Excellent. 32 out of 39 reviews
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Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 39 reviews

10/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

10/10

Location

10/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Cindy H.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Beautiful home & so comfortable and clean!! Great communication with Tracie & she was very welcoming. Back yard was so peaceful & beautiful. Watching horses in an open field next to the property were an added bonus. At night the stars felt like a blanket, so stunning & bright. Perfect location to relax & enjoy family.
Stayed 5 nights in Aug 2025

8/10 Good

Lisa V.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Lovely home. Beds were comfortable. However hot water in master bath never really got hot. Well stocked kitchen and bath items and beach gear. First time staying where host also was staying, but never heard or saw them. Host did have flowers delivered for us which was a nice touch!
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2025

8/10 Good

Trent V.

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

Awesome place in Door County with large family with pets

The only reason I didn't rate it a 5 overall was because the hot water heater, dishwasher, and A/C weren't working great when we were there. Other than that, the place was perfect for our family of 5 with 2 dogs. Within easy walking and biking distance of a beautiful biking trail that goes into Sturgeon Bay. Beautiful property with horses and goats to look at. Host was very responsive with excellent communication.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jenny T.

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

Girls Getaway

Nice place and not far from town. Tracie has everything you need to make yourself at home. Would stay again if in the area.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

BARBARA S.

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

Peaceful, relaxing hideaway

House was immaculate. Beautiful accommodations. A lot of extras were included. Close to a lot of attractions in a quiet country neighborhood. We often sat out on the deck in the evenings and watched the wild life. A cherry orchard was just down the road from the house. We definitely would book again.
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Megan B.

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

Private DC Hideaway

3 nice sized bedrooms with 2 bathrooms. Extra room for an additional air mattress. Any utensils we needed were provided. The house was very clean and nice. Large couch and table for gatherings. Fire pit could have been used. Very easy check in and check out!
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2023

8/10 Good

Ginger O.

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

Nice place

House was in a nice location. Spacious and roomy. I do not want to give this place a bad review because it really was all in all a nice find! But I do want to mention that the Beds were rock hard! The mattress are best described as camper mattress! There wasn’t much for hot water and did not get hot. The listing says host in lower apartment… maybe that is taken differently to those that read that but to me “lower apartment” means a different unit. Lower apartment in this home was host lived in the basement However, used a separate entry. The stairs from upstairs to down was gated off so I’m not sure exactly the construction. It felt very odd and “off” at first but we adjusted fine. Finally, there was no kitchen dish soap. This comment is a frustration for any place because the hosts give you a list of everything they want you to do to leave the house the way you found it but without the tools to do so. Other than these few things this was a great place!
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2023

10/10 Excellent

Amanda K.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
This place was perfect! The house was very clean and spacious! The host was kind and communicated well!
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Tami

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Plenty of room and space for everyone. Clean and beautiful updates with peaceful outdoor access.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025

8/10 Good

Lyn & Roland

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Everything was very clean and well stocked. We had a bit of a problem getting tv channels in the evening to come in. They kept buffering.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Daniel K.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Large space with room for everyone, the two bathrooms are great! Lots of extras, just like being at home!
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2025

8/10 Good

Lynara T.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
The house was clean and spacious. And the lot was very spacious. We enjoyed sitting out on the back patio enjoying our morning coffee. It is a nice rural neighborhood. We enjoyed seeing the horses and hearing the rooster crow of a morning. It was nice to meet the owner of the property as she lives in the basement of the home. The internet kept going out which made the TV unusable. And the cycling of either the sump pump or else the sewer lift pump was loud enough in one of the bedrooms to interfere with sleeping. But otherwise we enjoyed our stay very much.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jennifer S.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
The property was beautiful, relaxing, and was a perfect location in the country. Tracie was very responsive to emails/texts and everything we needed was readily available, from towels to dishes and pots and pans. It’s a great spot for a mom/daughter weekend or a larger group getaway. I’d definitely put this place as one of my favorites so far.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jennifer H.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Beautiful place enjoyed coffee on back patio while watching the goats and horses!
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Tammy M.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
We really liked this house. The open kitchen, living, dining was great. We enjoyed the large kitchen table so we could all be together. The extra room to the west was awesome for the kids to spread out. The location was nice, close enuf to drive to the beach and northern door county but we enjoyed the country setting. The only thing we would suggest would be a larger water heater to accommodate large groups - Tracie mentioned it was smaller in the notes but after a long day, it would have been nice to have warm showers. Overall I would definitely recommend this property.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

John L.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
We stayed here for a long anticipated fishing trip for Chinook “King” Salmon. The accommodations EXCEEDED our expectations with spacious, well stocked and comfortable surroundings, all within a tranquil, quiet, safe, country living estate. Tracy goes above and beyond for her guests and we can’t wait for next years trip!
Stayed 6 nights in Jul 2025

8/10 Good

Gerard W.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Upon arrival, everything was clean and just like the pictures and description online. Kitchen was well-equipped with everything we needed. House was spacious and nicely furnished. Only negatives were the lack of hot water in the master bath shower and the inoperative dish washer. Plenty of hot water available at the master bath sink and other faucets in kitchen and second bath. Appeared an adjustment to the shower faucet is necessary -- it would only move a quarter turn. Recommend a plumber inspect and adjust the shower and the dishwasher be repaired/replaced. Appreciated the use of the washer and dryer.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Nancy H.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Tracie was very easy to communicate with. The home was extremely well maintained and equipped. We hosted a small gathering for my mother’s 90th birthday. There was good inside and outside seating, the kitchen was the best equipped of any place I have rented. Tracie allowed us to check in early to set up food which was very helpful. She even sent a bouquet for Mom from a neighboring business. She even offered to mail my grandson’s blanket to him after we left it behind. I would definitely stay here again. Access from hwy 42 was easy. Good space for people to spread out and a variety of games, books, and activities for rainy days. Thank you Tracie.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jennifer S.

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

Just what we needed

Floor plan was great. Decor was current. Property was clean. Had a visit from the horse friends.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2025

8/10 Good

Nancy P.

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

Totally Awesome GirlTrip 2025

Tracie’s home was very comfortable and nicely decorated. She pays attention to detail… had everything we needed and then some :). Tracie was also a great communicator and prompt in responding. I loved that we had a garage to pull into since we generally came home late… due to all of the fun activities to do in Door County. Our one and ONLY suggestion would be that it would have been disclosed on line that there was a cat nearby….due to allergies ….otherwise, her home was perfect .I would highly recommend staying here… especially if you have a family… sooooo much room!Thank you Tracie for hosting us…
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Hailey R.

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

beautiful property, easy stay

My friends and I had a blast! The property is clean, comfortable, beautiful, and so so spacious for the price we paid. Check-in/check-out process was easy. We were so excited to see horses in our backyard - an added bonus! I will definitely keep this place in mind when I come back to Door County!
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Sarah M.

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

Spacious with Lovely decor

The kitchen was well stocked and the property was lovely. There was a nice trail close by that we walked daily.
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

KRISTA S.

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

Enjoyable DC Stay!

We had an incredible getaway weekend! Host was incredibly responsive to any questions that we had, check in was a breeze, and the property was beautiful!! We brought our pups with us, so the huge backyard was amazing for letting them run! House had anything and everything that we could possibly need. We will definitely be back to visit again!
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Robyne S.

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

Perfect Weekend Getaway Location

It was an easy process to rent this house. The property was clean, spacious, cozy, and in a lovely country setting.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Diane H.

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

Great weekend stay!

The home was just as advertised. Our host was super helpful and gracious. She allowed us an additional 2 hours to check out as our 3 husbands participated in the Sturgeon Bay bicycle event! Home was clean and more than spacious. We never knew she was home in the downstairs apartment. The side yard is large and next stay we’ll have to remember to bring out croquet set. Thank you Tracie for opening your home to us!
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2024

About the host

Hosted by Tracie Hoffmann

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I'm an easy going person, friendly, I keep to myself usually. Feel free to say hello if you see me, but I try to be unseen and unheard as much as possible to give you the space and privacy you deserve.

Why they chose this property

I have lived in Door County my whole life, so I guess it chose me.
I've grown to appreciate the beauty and uniqueness this area has with its long shorelines and picturesque landscapes.

What makes this property unique

Something unique about this property is that I live in the lower apartment which allows me to be available if any issue should arise. I do keep to myself, and am often not there due to my schedule. I do have a couple cats who live with me as well incase anyone has allergies. They are confined to the lower quarters 100% of the time, but air travels so please keep that in mind when booking.
Thank you.

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