Beautiful Home With Water Views in Peaceful Gills Rock

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Entire home

Now a paved walkway to deck and front door

Large deck wraps around to side so you can choose sun or shade

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Location
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Exceptional

4 bedrooms2 bathroomsSleeps 8

Popular amenities

Dryer
Parking available
Washer
Pet-friendly
Fireplace
Barbecue grill

Explore the area

Ellison Bay, WI

Northport Pier
‪4 min drive‬
The Clearing Folk School
‪8 min drive‬
Newport State Park
‪10 min drive‬
Escanaba, MI (ESC-Delta County)
‪237 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

4 bedrooms (sleeps 8)

Bedroom 1

1 Queen Bed

Bedroom 2

1 Double Bed

Bedroom 3

1 Queen Bed

Bedroom 4, Lower level

1 Queen Bed

2 bathrooms

Bathroom 1

Bathtub · Toilet

Bathroom 2

Toilet · Shower only

Bathroom 3

Toilet · Shower only

Spaces

Deck or patio

Porch or lanai

Kitchen

Dining area

About this property

Hedgehog Harbor House is the perfect place for a family vacation or a couples' retreat. Here, you are far enough away from the hustle and bustle of Door County to revel in the peace and quiet of Gills Rock, yet close enough to easily access great outdoor recreation, dining, arts and culture. Relax on the front deck with a view of Hedgehog Harbor, and enjoy the morning sun on the white birches from the back patio. Warm up on chilly spring and autumn evenings by the fireplace, or sit around the fire-pit gazing at the stars. There's plenty of room on the lower level for the kids to spread out and play games, a loft with a view for readers to cozy up with a book, and a three season room to play cards. Whether you're into biking, hiking, water sports, sightseeing, shopping -- or just wanting to come to Northern Door for its wonderful restorative nature, this is the place to be. You'll quickly discover why we call our little piece of Gills Rock the "relaxation zone."

**Parking for a boat/trailer must be pre-approved.

Property manager

Dave and Pat Bernhard

Premier Host

Languages

English

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Pet-friendly

Free WiFi

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House Rules

Check in after 4:00 PM

Minimum age to rent: 28

Check out before 10:00 AM

Children

Children allowed: ages 0–17

Events

No events allowed

Pets

Pets allowed: dogs (limit 1 total)

Must follow Pet Rules

Smoking

Smoking is not permitted

Parties/events prohibited by local ordinance. Violation will result in eviction.

Quiet hours 10PM-8AM; loud music/noise of ANY kind prohibited at ANY time. Violation may result in eviction if not immediately rectified.

Reservations subject to approval by host and may be cancelled within 48 hrs. for lack of response to requests for information.

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

This property does not have any lifts

A car is recommended for transport to and from this property

About the area

Ellison Bay

Ellison Bay is home to this holiday home. Northport Pier and Deer Run Golf Course 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 Newport State Park. Make sure you get close to the area's animals with activities such as game walks and birdwatching.

Ellison Bay, WI

What's nearby

Northport Pier - 4 min drive - 4.4 km
The Clearing Folk School - 8 min drive - 7.6 km
Newport State Park - 10 min drive - 9.0 km
Sister Bay Marina - 15 min drive - 15.9 km
Sister Bay Beach - 16 min drive - 16.1 km

Getting around

Green Bay, WI (GRB-Austin Straubel Intl.) - 121 min drive

Restaurants

‪Mink River Basin Supper Club - ‬7 min drive
‪Charlie's Smokehouse - ‬10 min walk
‪Island Orchard Cider - ‬7 min drive
‪The Point Grille - ‬46 min drive
‪Kick Ash Products - ‬7 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Beautiful Home With Water Views in Peaceful Gills Rock pet-friendly?

Yes, this property allows dogs (limit 1 total).

What time is check-in at Beautiful Home With Water Views in Peaceful Gills Rock ?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Beautiful Home With Water Views in Peaceful Gills Rock ?

Checkout is at 10:00 AM.

Where is Beautiful Home With Water Views in Peaceful Gills Rock located?

Situated in Ellison Bay, this holiday home is 0.1 mi (0.1 km) from Lake Michigan and 2.7 mi (4.3 km) from Northport Pier. The Clearing Folk School and Ellison Bay Pottery Studios are also within 6 miles (10 km).

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9.4/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

9.8/10

Location

10/10

Listing accuracy

10/10 Excellent

Dustin B.

18 October 2024

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

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Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Bill S.

14 October 2024

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

Door County trip

Excellent home with plenty room. Great time with family in Sistets Bey

Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Bonnie H.

24 September 2024

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

Happy place

Lots of room for all.

Stayed 6 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Janet S.

7 August 2024

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

great time in Gills Rock

Pat and Dave, Our family had a great time at your home. I don't think they ever stopped going from one activity to the next. Hope to see you next year. Jan

Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Cindy J.

3 August 2024

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

Lovely Gills Rock Door county

Very well laid out home in beautiful area

Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Cathleen W.

20 July 2024

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

Perfect relaxing vacation home

The home is beautiful and well appointed. Our family of 7 had all the room we needed. Our favorite part of this property was the fire pit in the back. It was far enough to have peace and quiet and close enough to all of the activities of the towns. My personal favorite part of this home were the windows with sunlight streaming in from all angles! Thanks for a wonderful vacation for our family! We will be back!

Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Jj T.

27 May 2024

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

Great house

This is a great house for a family vacation. 2-story vault ceiling allows a Great Lake view. The house is well layout and very clean. It is in a very quiet section of Gills Rock by the water. We had a nice bonfire and enjoyed each other’s company.

Stayed 3 nights in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

Brandon R.

14 October 2023

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

Beautiful Base Camp for Door County

Beautiful location and beautiful home for a getaway for a large group! We spent a long weekend here and it was a perfect spot to end the night with a fire after exploring the local Bay Towns.

Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2023

10/10 Excellent

Elizabeth M.

12 October 2023

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

Great Space

We had plenty of space in the house to gather & to find peace & quiet. We enjoyed the warmth of the fireplace on these cool October days. Loved the quiet location close to Washington island ferry & north end restaurants. Really loved the gorgeous Night Sky! Thank you.

Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2023

10/10 Excellent

ROBERT S.

2 October 2023

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

Deaths Door Adventures

Very nice accommodations surrounded by the wonders of nature and good neighbors. The lake to the front and perfect fall colors in the back. Door County offers much to the excited visitors wanting to get away from the current chaos.

Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2023

10/10 Excellent

Dana E.

19 September 2023

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

Family Getaway

My husband and I and our two adult daughters and their spouses and our three grandchildren stayed for the weekend…house was great with plenty of room. Location was lovely and we had great weather..would definitely stay again

Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2023

10/10 Excellent

daniel r.

14 September 2023

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

Great place for a family gathering

Spacious, clean, lots of room with separate spacing of bedrooms that allow some distance even though we were a large group. Clean, lots of natural light. Nice indoor fireplace worked well without smoking out the home. Lots of deck space, nice fire pit in the back. Great stargazing!

Stayed 5 nights in Sep 2023

10/10 Excellent

Laura W.

4 September 2023

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

Ski friends weekend

We had the best time. The home was stocked with everything we needed. We had more than enough room and was close to everything we wanted to see. We will definitely be back

Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2023

10/10 Excellent

Pattie H.

2 September 2023

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

Beautiful Spacious Home - Great Views

Our family loved this home and location - they did not want to go home. The house is beautiful - spacious and well appointed. The home offers great places to gather inside and out - and has quiet lovely spots to read a book or take a nap. Although not on the water the water is always in sight. The location is in quiet Gills Rock - nestled within a charming vintage fishing village. Walk to the little town that offers the Shoreline Restaurant - Charlie’s for fresh smoked fish - great ice cream and boat tours. There are charming boutique shops as well. Within a short drive is Ellison Bay and Sister Bay - towns that offer more restaurants - Seaquest Orchid - Al Johnson’s Restaurant famous for the goats on the roof - as well as a stunning marina - putt putt golf - a go cart track - and more unique little boutiques. The rest of Door County is all within easy driving distance. We live in Door County - our family was visiting - they took home with them memories to last a lifetime - along with some delicious home made preserves from Koepsel’s farm stand and Bea’s Ho -Made - and the best home made trail mix and granola from Kick Ash Coffee Shop. Everywhere you go you will find spectacular views and places to relax and have fun - with wonderful family owned stores and restaurants that are each unique and special in there own way. There is no place like Door County. And this is a great place to call home while visiting.

Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2023

8/10 Good

James H., Kalamazoo, MI

19 August 2023

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

Enough space for an extended family

Overall we enjoyed our stay. The highlights of the property include the front deck overlooking the bay, the relatively wind guarded fire pit in the back, and the dark sky to view the stars. It’s an okay place for a dog, but if the dog needs daily activity, plan on driving to walk in one of the state or county parks. The road the house is on is okay for short walks, but the curves make it a bit challenging to see oncoming traffic. The beds are newer, but very firm. The only memory foam mattress is on the main level. The owners stayed in the cottage on the property while we visited. They are friendly and welcoming.

Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

Karen L.

5 August 2023

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

Beautiful place, lovely setting.

We loved the house, location and views. The hosts responded immediately to any requests!

Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Cindy J.

29 July 2023

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

Gills rock

Lovely view, spacious, very comfortable home…

Stayed 14 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Jim N., Kendallville, in northeast Indiana; also, my sister in law, from Raleigh, NC

26 July 2023

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

Large, wonderful Cottage at the lake

This family group of six adults and two children enjoyed two weeks in this very comfortable, well equipped a-frame lake view cottage. The owners have equipped this home with all the equipment and furniture to make it a place we would return to. The owners were very responsive to any questions that we sent their way, and they were eager to resolve any problems.

Stayed 14 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

mark t.

1 July 2023

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

Great getaway

Property was nice. Needs new mattresses through house and had no grill tools and kitchen utensils need updating. All in all had great time regardless

Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2023

10/10 Excellent

Sheryl A.

10 June 2023

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

Annual June Door County Girls Get-Away

We are a female family group -- sisters, nieces, sister-in-law, cousins -- who have for the last 20+ years gather in June for a week in Door County. This house met every need. Big, spacious, 3 bathrooms, quiet areas, gathering areas. Beautiful setting with an outdoor patio, fire pit, huge front deck to view the water. It's located outside the busy life of Door Cty but close enough to enjoy shopping, restaurants.

Stayed 5 nights in Jun 2023

10/10 Excellent

Sarah O.

29 May 2023

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

Beautiful home, great location!

The house was perfect for our large family, even our dogs. It was easy to get to everything we wanted to see and visit in the surrounding towns. We were able to come back at night, make dinner and settle in around a fire in either the fireplace or fire pit. Just a lovely vacation and place to stay!

Stayed 3 nights in May 2023

8/10 Good

Dawn H.

20 October 2022

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

Great for our short stay!

Beautiful location and size home. Suited our whole family comfortably. Short drive to other towns and events.

Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2022

10/10 Excellent

Mike H.

21 September 2022

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

Amazing home for family getaway

This home is everything they say on the listing! Met our two adult kids and their fiancés for an extended weekend. Open space, great deck and lots of room to just hang out. At the top of the door where it is quiet and nature can be seen and heard all around.

Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2022

10/10 Excellent

Tom G.

28 August 2022

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

Views of the Water and the Stars!

Multi generational family fun! Lots of light. The basement has two twin beds and a full futon and a bedroom with another full bed! Family with kids works well there. There is a public spot to park and enjoy the view just north of the home. Super close to the Washington Island ferry. 15 minutes from sister bay. 30 to peninsula state park. There are 3 convenient full baths- one on each level. Fire pit patio and deck has good seating. On a clear night you can see the Milky Way! Such a Nice spot to rest, spread out and call home-base. Thanks!

Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2022

8/10 Good

Robert L.

24 August 2022

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

Great place for large family

Close to Newport State Park beaches and hiking trails and ferry to Washington Island.

Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2022

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Rooms & beds

4 bedrooms (sleeps 8)

Bedroom 1

Bedroom 2

Bedroom 3

Bedroom 4, Lower level

2 bathrooms

Bathroom 1

Bathroom 2

Bathroom 3

Spaces

About this property