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The Bay Shore Shire Waterfront ‘Hobbit’ Home • Stunning Sunsets • Earth Covered

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A rustic cabin with a stone exterior, a large arched window, and a stone staircase leading to a deck.
A room with large arched windows overlooking a forested area and a sunset.
A spacious living room with a high arched ceiling, a large sliding glass door leading to an outdoor area, a flat-screen TV mounted on the wall, and a variety of seating options including a sofa, armchairs, and a bench.
A gravel road leading to traditional stone houses with thatched roofs, surrounded by lush greenery and trees.
A stone house with a rounded roof and large windows, surrounded by trees.

Reviews

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional

Highlights

  • Made for relaxation
    Top-rated for comfort — guests feel right at home here.
  • Beach equipment
    A rare find — beach equipment ready to go for your days by the sea.
  • Centrally-located
    You're never far from where you need to be with this convenient location.
  • Discover nearby landmarks
    Near Lake Michigan

Popular amenities

  • Patio
  • Dog-friendly
  • Barbecue
  • Air-conditioning
  • Refrigerator
  • Washing machine

Explore the area

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Sturgeon Bay, WI
  • Place, George K. Pinney County Park
    ‪7 min walk‬
  • Place, Peninsula State Park
    ‪28 min drive‬
  • Place, Cana Island Lighthouse
    ‪43 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

4 bedrooms (sleeps 8)

Bedroom 1 South Master en suite

1 King Bed

Bedroom 2 North Master en suite

1 King Bed

Bedroom 3

2 Double Bunk Beds

Bedroom 4

2 Double Bunk Beds

3 bathrooms

Bathroom 3

Soap · Towels provided · Bathtub or shower · Toilet · Shower only · Shampoo · Hair dryer

North Master Bathroom

Soap · Towels provided · Bathtub or shower · Toilet · Shower only · Shampoo

South Master Bathroom

Soap · Towels provided · Bathtub or shower · Toilet · Shower only · Shampoo

Spaces

Deck or patio
Porch or lanai
Kitchen

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About the area

Sturgeon Bay

Located in Sturgeon Bay, this holiday home is in a rural area and on the waterfront. Third Avenue PlayWorks and Margaret Lockwood Gallery are cultural highlights, and some of the area's attractions include The Garden Door and Door County Maritime Museum. Looking to enjoy an event or a game while in town? See what's going on at Peg Egan Performing Arts Center, or consider a night out at Woodwalk Gallery. Kayaking and power boating offer great chances to get out on the surrounding water, or you can seek out an adventure with hiking/biking trails and cycling nearby.
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Sturgeon Bay, WI

What's nearby

  • George K. Pinney County Park - 7 min walk - 0.6 km
  • Potawatomi State Park - 17 min drive - 16.2 km
  • Cave Point County Park - 24 min drive - 28.9 km
  • Peninsula State Park - 28 min drive - 39.8 km
  • Cana Island Lighthouse - 43 min drive - 55.7 km

Restaurants

  • ‪Culver's - ‬11 min drive
  • ‪McDonald's - ‬11 min drive
  • ‪Door County Coffee & Tea Co. - ‬10 min drive
  • ‪Waterfront Mary's - ‬17 min drive
  • ‪5th and Jefferson Coffee House - ‬11 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is The Bay Shore Shire Waterfront ‘Hobbit’ Home • Stunning Sunsets • Earth Covered pet-friendly?

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

How much does it cost to stay at The Bay Shore Shire Waterfront ‘Hobbit’ Home • Stunning Sunsets • Earth Covered?

As of 2 November 2026, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at The Bay Shore Shire Waterfront ‘Hobbit’ Home • Stunning Sunsets • Earth Covered on 16 March 2027 start from NZ$3,336, 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 The Bay Shore Shire Waterfront ‘Hobbit’ Home • Stunning Sunsets • Earth Covered?

On-site parking is available at the property.

What time is check-in at The Bay Shore Shire Waterfront ‘Hobbit’ Home • Stunning Sunsets • Earth Covered?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at The Bay Shore Shire Waterfront ‘Hobbit’ Home • Stunning Sunsets • Earth Covered?

Checkout is at 10:00 AM.

Where is The Bay Shore Shire Waterfront ‘Hobbit’ Home • Stunning Sunsets • Earth Covered located?

Situated on the waterfront, this holiday home is within 1 mi (2 km) of George K. Pinney County Park and Lake Michigan. Choice Orchards is 2.8 mi (4.4 km) away.

Reviews

9.6

Exceptional

Reviews are presented in chronological order, subject to a moderation process, and verified unless otherwise labelled.
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Rating 10 - Excellent. 13 out of 14 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 0 out of 14 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 0 out of 14 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 1 out of 14 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 14 reviews

9.4/10

Cleanliness

9.8/10

Check-in

9.8/10

Communication

10/10

Location

9.4/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
The property is very unique and a fun experience. It was well stocked with everything we could need and the views of the water and sunsets were amazing!
Stayed 5 nights in Oct 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Staying at Bayshore was one of the best places we stayed at if not the best. It is immaculate. Each room has its individual control of the air-conditioning, which helped a lot. The kitchen was well stocked. There were extra blankets and there were items for the dogs. It was just perfect. The view was lovely. I cannot say enough about it and my adult children loved it and they want to go back next year. A big thank you to our host and hostess.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Our group (grandparents, one year old, friends, and dog) had a superb stay!! The space is awesome, exactly as pictured, and beds were very comfortable! The sunsets right out the front windows were spectacular. And having the lake so close was excellent. Will definitely stay again!
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great house. Great communication. Fully equipped kitchen and a nice location!
Stayed 5 nights in Aug 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Friends Fall Weekend

This was a unique and wonderful place to stay! Very clean and comfortable with everything we needed.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Very unique house for an amazing visit to Door County. It was one of the best stocked rental homes I have stayed in. Everything we could have needed. Plenty of room and very comfortable accommodations.
Stayed 5 nights in Jul 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Wonderful property

We had a large group of us and everyone had a fantastic time. Unique property in a great location. Clean and comfortable.
Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Best Stay Ever!

This is an amazing property and we loved everything about it, from the decor, well stocked supplies for personal care, location and gorgeous surroundings. We are fans of Lord of the Rings and Harry Potter and loved this “Shire”. We will definitely rent this place again!
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Solitude+Hobbit breakfasts in The Shire

The Shire was a great fit for our family after long days in town, on the beach and in the water. Thank you for offering such a comfortable and well appointed space in Door County.
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Loved it!

We loved our stay!! The house was very welcoming and cozy! We will definitely be coming back with more family. We liked how close the boat launch was and the beautiful view! Thanks for having us!
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2023
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
My husband, friends, and I stayed at the Hobbit House for our wedding. It was an absolutely magical experience and we loved every second of it! The two master suites were perfect for my husband and I to get ready in; and the kitchen is HUGE which was a great hang out spot for everyone else while we were getting ready. 10/10 would recommend!
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Hobbit House

The Hobbit House was adorable, clean, spacious and located in a great location for traversing the peninsula. There were many thoughtful details/amenities included by the host! Also, being pet friendly is extremely important to us.
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2024
Verified review

4/10 Poor

Liked: Location
Disliked: Cleanliness, listing accuracy
The pictures online depicting the property were very deceiving. The structure was completely covered in 2-to-3-foot weeds and trees. Most of the windows you can’t even see out of because the weeds are so tall. The property is not well kept at all. There are decorative things that are broken in the yard and a lawnmower just left in the front yard. The property inside was OK but not very clean, dirty vents, dust, cobwebs with bugs hanging from the ceilings and fixtures. When we went to use the grill, we were shocked to see a nest and mice living in it. Overall, the property looks like the owner does not care and it is very unkempt. I don’t believe there is a cleaning company because when we arrived, the host was there, and said she was just finishing up cleaning. She had a giant Great Dane dog with her, and it was sitting on the couch and left slobber on it along with dog slobber on the glass doors. The only good thing I will say about the property was the view was beautiful, and it was a well stocked kitchen and enough linens. Overpriced for the condition of the property. I would not recommend this property to anyone who wants a clean and welcoming place to stay.
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2025
Response from VrboOwner on 16 May 2026
First and most important I would ask anyone that reads this review to read our property description. The majority of the negative comments in this review were completely covered in the property description. This is a dog friendly rental. As the owners we enjoy this home with our dog and many others have had the opportunity to do the same with their dogs. If you don’t like that it’s pet friendly we may not be for you. Secondly, we allow people to “Seed Bomb” this home. This means we allow the home to grow in a natural form and we often only trim once in spring. The reason for this is to allow the annuals and Bi-annuals an opportunity to seed. As for the trees you mentioned, we took great care in locating stones on the property that had trees growing in the cracks and saved them to reuse around the home. Some of those are on the front patio. This property was designed so it will change seasonally as it’s part of the allure. The lawn mower is a robot that keeps the lawn mowed. Sometimes it looses Rtk and can stall. We reset it between renters. The broken decorations may have been from previous renters. For that I sincerely apologize.We have since removed them. As for the grill, we apologize for that. We responded quickly to the issue. We cannot control where wild animals choose to nest, especially in a home that is built to be part of that space. This post made me debate getting rid of the grill entirely but I had to remind myself in the 2 years of renting this property we have not had that problem, nor have we had any reviews like this one. I feel as if our home may not have been a fit for you or your group. There’s not really anything I can do about that.
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2024
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