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Traditional Cottages,5 minutes from the lake, Travel Green, Pet-Friendly

Overview
Amenities
Policies
Location

Exceptional

2 bedroomsSleeps 474.3 sq m

Popular amenities

Parking available
Fireplace
Kitchen
Barbecue grill
Outdoor space

Explore the area

Ellison Bay, WI

Northport Pier
‪7 min drive‬
Newport State Park
‪11 min drive‬
Sister Bay Beach
‪18 min drive‬
Escanaba, MI (ESC-Delta County)

Rooms & beds

2 bedrooms (sleeps 4)

Bedroom 1

1 Queen Bed

Bedroom 2

1 Double Bed

Bathroom 1

Toilet · Shower only

Spaces

Deck or patio

Kitchen

Garden

Dining area

About this property

Traditional Cottages,5 minutes from the lake, Travel Green, Pet-Friendly

Enjoy the classic simplicity of a traditional Door County cottage vacation, away from the stresses of everyday life. An unplugged Travel Green destination, the cottages have no television or wi-fi but offer a quiet setting where you can have a campfire, read a book, cook a meal with fresh local products, play board games and relax. If you do need to connect, most cell phones work with data and there is wi-fi at the coffee shop a few minutes walk from the cottages.

Terra Cottages is located near the tip of the peaceful northern Door Peninsula and a short walk from the little fishing port of Gills Rock and a 5 min walk from the new Mariners Park on the shores of Green Bay. Northern Door County is a favorite destination for kayaking, fishing, hiking, cycling and swimming with it's many parks beaches and hiking and biking trails.The excursion boat to Washington Island, Charlies fresh and smoked fish, The popular Shoreline restaurant, and the Door County Maritime Museum are among the things that make Gills Rock a special place to stay.

We are just a short drive from the rugged, unspoiled beauty of Newport State Park, a semi-wilderness area offering hiking, swimming, and nature activities. The many performances, restaurants, galleries and shops throughout Door County are also easily accessible.

While staying with us you take one of the regular fishing charters that leave the village daily or enjoy a crossing on an excursion boat across the beauty of Death’s Door Passage to Washington Island, the oldest Icelandic settlement in North America.

Wisconsin Travel Green certified, we are committed to preserving the environment and natural resources of Door County. We are also business sponsors of the Door County Land Trust and The Door County Climate Coalition.

Terra Cottages Offers:

• Two bedrooms one with a queen bed, one with a double bed.
• Bath with shower
• Individual charcoal grills
• Fully equipped kitchen organic coffee and teas
• Campfire ring firewood provided
• Bed, bath and kitchen linens
• Cleaning products and aromatherapy essences
• Decks
• Gas fireplaces (cottages 3 and 4)
• Boat slips available nearby

Keywords: Gills Rock, Door County, cottage, affordable, Travel Green, pet-friendly

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Amenities

Kitchen

Pet-friendly

Outdoor space

Parking available

Barbecue

Fireplace

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Pet-friendly
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House Rules

Check in after 3:00 PM

Check out before 10:00 AM

Children

Children allowed: ages 0–17

Events

No events allowed

Pets

Pets allowed

If out of house pet must be with you or crated

Smoking

Smoking is not permitted

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

This property uses eco-friendly cleaning products

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 in a rural area and 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. Make sure you get close to the area's animals with activities such as game walks and birdwatching.

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What's nearby

Northport Pier - 7 min drive - 6.2 km
The Clearing Folk School - 8 min drive - 9.1 km
Newport State Park - 11 min drive - 10.5 km
Sister Bay Marina - 18 min drive - 19.4 km
Sister Bay Beach - 18 min drive - 19.8 km

Getting around

Green Bay, WI (GRB-Austin Straubel Intl.) - 118 min drive

Restaurants

‪Charlie's Smokehouse - ‬9 min walk
‪Island Orchard Cider - ‬7 min drive
‪The Point Grille - ‬46 min drive
‪Rowleys Bay Restaurant - ‬14 min drive
‪Kick Ash Products - ‬7 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Traditional Cottages,5 minutes from the lake, Travel Green, Pet-Friendly pet-friendly?

Yes, pets are allowed at this property.

What time is check-in at Traditional Cottages,5 minutes from the lake, Travel Green, Pet-Friendly?

Check-in begins at 3:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Traditional Cottages,5 minutes from the lake, Travel Green, Pet-Friendly?

Checkout is at 10:00 AM.

Where is Traditional Cottages,5 minutes from the lake, Travel Green, Pet-Friendly located?

This family-friendly Ellison Bay cottage is located on a lake, within 3 mi (5 km) of Lake Michigan and Northport Pier. Newport State Park and Ellison Bluff State Natural Area are also within 6 miles (10 km).

9.6

Exceptional

9.8/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

9.8/10

Location

9.6/10

Listing accuracy

10/10 Excellent

Hilary G.

31 August 2025

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

Easy to find and check-in! Very cute and comfy cottage! We enjoyed the comfortable beds and the patio and the fireplace!

Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jim O.

16 August 2025

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

Quiet, relaxing, reminiscent of my youth..Enjoyed

Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Chrisopher M.

18 August 2025

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

Excellent, nice and clean!

Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Kimberly K.

13 July 2025

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

Great little cottage in an amazing location. Views of the water, nice quiet location. The owners were super responsive when we had to reach out. The cottage itself was so cute and super clean. Three adult women for three nights and then my 18 year old nephew joined us for the last night and we still had room. We loved it. Super homey and comfortable.

Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Michele W.

3 September 2025

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

Small but mighty. Kitchen supplies all the pots and dishes. Owner left a yummy cherry tart and was prompt in all communication. It was starting to get colder, so she did get the gas fireplace preped for us.Did not use the fire pit, but did see 2 fawns walking back there one morning.#4 Has view of lake from porch, but you need to walk down the block for public access.It didn’t bother us no wifi or TV as our cell phones had service and could act as hotpots if we needed, but never used it!

Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Duane G.

20 June 2025

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

Very nice

Thank you for sharing your cottages with us! It felt good to be in peaceful and restful accommodations with just enough amenities to make our stay comfortable. Thank you for the cherry tart, too! It was delicious.

Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

A L.

9 July 2025

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

Cozy escape at the end of the road

My family and I chose this place because it's pet-friendly, close to the Washington Island ferry, and sensibly priced. We found out that there was more to our experience. The host, Sophie, is very friendly, helpful, and easy to reach out to.The cottage is very clean and stocked with everything you need for a joyful stay. The only thing we would have preferred would be a closer access to the public beach. However, it was not a deal-breaker in our case.

Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Elizabeth W.

21 June 2024

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

Gills Rock cottage

A pleasant cottage and good location for a quiet and peaceful stay.

Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Larry J.

13 October 2024

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

Getaway

Great quiet time away from all the hubbub!!!

Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

michael v.

19 October 2021

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

Great Location!

Excellent host, great location and plenty of hot water in the shower.

Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2021

10/10 Excellent

Lisa W.

25 June 2024

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

Weekend getaway

Host is very helpful and payed great attention to details. Checked in on us while we there. Great location near enough to drive to busier places and a quiet place at night to enjoy.

Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Shelley H.

20 October 2023

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

Really nice and cozy place

This place was everything we could have possibly needed. Additionally, Sophie was so responsive and helpful with any questions we had. Would definitely recommend to others!

Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2023

10/10 Excellent

Margaret C.

3 August 2023

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

Nice clean cottage

We were very comfortable in this nice clean cottage. We enjoyed the complimentary coffee and cherry tart. We will come again.❤️

Stayed 5 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Michael W.

15 July 2023

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

Cottage getaway

Great place. The description is accurate. The host is fantastic. She really makes you feel welcome. Their recommendations are also great. Would definitely stay here again.

Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Dorothy K.

26 June 2023

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

June 23, 2023

Great place to stay just short distance from sisters bay, Williams bay and all sorts of shopping and the bay.

Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2023

10/10 Excellent

Cheri B.

25 October 2018

Cozy cabin.

We enjoyed our stay. Sophie was very accommodating. Relaxing atmosphere. Just what the Dr. Ordered.

Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2018

8/10 Good

Jody S.

19 June 2022

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

Very quiet and relaxing surrounding

Sophie is very welcoming and readily available for her guests. Well stocked kitchen essentials. Also firewood and charcoal provided. We very much enjoyed our stay

Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2022

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

2 September 2022

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

Impressive

Very clean, nostalgic cabin. Superb host in every way.

Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2022

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

17 September 2023

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

Nice cottage in Gilles Rock

It was accurately described. Bathroom was tight, but expected. Loved the location! Bedding and beds were comfortable. Sophie was quick to help and communicate.

Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2023

10/10 Excellent

Connie C.

9 June 2023

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

Girls vaca

Small cottage, clean, efficient. Perfect for sleeping and down time. No TV or internet to distract

Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2023

10/10 Excellent

Cheryl W.

4 October 2023

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

Perfect Romantic Getaway

We stayed in this cottage for our anniversary. The location was perfect for spending time together without the hustle and bustle of every day life. We chatted with the other couples staying in the other cottages over coffee or drinks at night. Although the weather didn't cooperate for many outdoor activities, we were able to find enough things to do in the surrounding areas. I would highly recommend staying in this cottage!

Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2023

10/10 Excellent

Kevin H.

11 September 2023

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

1st Anniversary

Just a wonderful little group of cottages. We loved our stay , except my wife would get up at 5am to start the coffee going cause it took a hour and 45 minutes .lol our dogs loved it too. Thank you for letting us stay in your wonderful place. Kevin and Joann

Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2023

8/10 Good

Terri V., Fox crossing

3 August 2022

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

Enjoyed our stay.

We enjoyed our stay, cute little cottage in a quiet area! We had 4 adults and 2 dogs for. 3 night stay. There was some fuse issues and we lost hot water for 2 of the days but personally wasn’t a big issue as it was warm out the cool shower was refreshing.. If you stay in cottage 1 with a dog they may find some rawhide bones my dog hid in the brush! I would love to stay again in the fall!

Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2022