Imagine enjoying this beach for sunning, playing, strolling, boating, fishing...
Location: Sturgeon Bay, Door County, Northeast, Wisconsin, USA (Door County) View Map
Accommodations: Cottage, 2 Bedrooms + Convertible bed(s), 2 Baths (Sleeps 6)
Keywords: Vacation Home
NEW FOR 2011, Remodeled Master Bathroom and Hardwood Floors in the Great Room as of June 1! Free WiFi and long distance telephone as of July 1!
ONLY 3.5 HOURS FROM THE NORTHERN SUBURBS OF CHICAGO!! Sturgeon Bay is as much as an hour closer and more convenient than many other Door County towns. In fact, from 94/294 all the way to Sturgeon Bay is now all (at least) four-lane highway.
Imagine yourself in this clean and upscale cottage in the woods across the street from Lake Michigan's beaches.................
Hidden Glidden Cottage is a charming and clean and cozy two-bedroom, two bathroom cottage romantically hidden behind a sand dune on scenic Glidden Drive, east of Sturgeon Bay in beautiful Door County, Wisconsin! Glidden Drive meanders peacefully along the Lake Michigan shore. The house is nestled in the woods across the street from the lake and you have beach access rights to a wonderful sandy beach only 250 steps up the road.
You will find that the private, picturesque location boasts decks on all sides of the house, as well as a peaceful screened porch. Since this is our family vacation home, you will find it equipped with all of the niceties and conveniences we like to find when we arrive. In the kitchen you have a microwave oven, full-size oven/stove, full-size refrigerator, disposal, toaster, blender, coffee maker & grinder, small food grinder, pots & pans, glasses, plates, bowls, cups, cutlery, etc. In the main bedroom you have a pillow-top queen-size bed, attached, newly remodeled full bath with marble-topped vanity, a Toto toilet and a bathtub, and a television hooked up to cable. The second bedroom features a full-size bed, a television with cable and small, secluded and private outdoor deck with a porch swing. Both beds are furnished with upscale linens for your comfort. The guest bath features a cheerful sunflower motif and a walk-in shower. The bedrooms have white Berber carpet. The great room has newly-installed Hickory hard-wood floors.
The kitchen is conveniently located in a corner of the great room, which also includes a dining area with a rustic table for six as well as a lounging area in front of a large, wood-burning, fieldstone fireplace. There is a CD/Cassette stereo as well as a television hooked up to cable (with DVR) and DVD/VCR combination. We have also included a small selection of movies, games and books for your enjoyment. The sofa in the great room is a queen-size sleeper. Off to the north of the great room, through French doors, is the peaceful screened porch, which is furnished with comfortable white wicker furniture. Through the wall of windows to the east of the great room is a large deck with adirondak lounging furniture and dining chairs and a table, as well as a gas grill--perfect for outdoor dining and also for curling up in the sun or shade (depending on time of day) with a good book! Nature lovers will adore the view, and there are three bird feeders near the deck, as well as a bird bath. Bird seed can be found in the garage.
For your convenience, there are a full-size washing machine and dryer in the closet adjacent to the entry hall. There are beach towels in the linen closet, and the garage is equipped with beach chairs and toys, tennis racquets, an ocean kayak, a basketball and a couple of children's bicycles.
The rental fee includes all listed conveniences, normal cleaning (no dishes or pots left in the sink), washing of used linens and towels (one set per person staying), local and long distance telephone service and WiFi. We request a Damage/Breakage Deposit, which will be returned to you after the house has been turned over in good condition and we have received the keys back in the mail (if applicable).
No Smoking & No Pets, Please.
NOTE ABOUT RATES:
Door County has enacted a 5.5% hotel tax, to which this rental is subject. Rates quoted herein include the following components, which will appear separately on the rental agreement. These are: RENT, CLEANING, LINENS, and TAX.
Vacation Rental Features
- Amenities
- Air Conditioning
- Linens Provided
- Washer
- Dryer
- Garage
- Covered Parking
- Off Street Parking
- Parking for RV/Boat/Trailer
- Wood Fireplace
- Beds
- Queen Bed
- Double Bed
- Convertible Bed
- Crib
- Entertainment
- Cable/Satellite TV
- DVD
- VCR
- Video Library
- CD Player
- Stereo System
- Kitchen
- Full Kitchen
- Cooking Utensils Provided
- Refrigerator
- Microwave
- Outdoor Features
- Gas/Electric BBQ Grill
- Deck/Patio
- Lanai
- Communications
- Telephone
- Free Long Distance : Within the US mainland
- WiFi (Wireless Internet)
- Other Amenities
- Beach chairs and towels, Tennis Racquets, Ocean Kayak w/oars & lifejackets, Basketball hoop & basketball, high chair
- Suitability
- No Pets Allowed
- Kid Friendly
- Smoking Not Allowed
- Activities
- Golf
- Tennis
- Shopping
- Kayaking
- Sailing
- Boating
- Waterskiing
- Jet Skiing
- Swimming
- Biking
- Cross Country Skiing
- Wildlife Viewing
- Fishing
- Hunting
- Health/Beauty Spa
- Basketball Court
- Antiquing
- Live Theatre
- Miniature golf
- Horseback Riding
- Hiking
- Restaurants
- Fitness Center/Gym
- Cinemas/Movie Theaters
Rate Details (In US Dollars)
Now Booking 2012 Season!
Weekly Summer Rates from June - August w/Saturday change: $1,200
Three Night Stays June - August: $650
Four Night Stays June - August: $750
Fall three night weekends: $750, midweek stays also available
RATES MAY BE HIGHER FOR HOLIDAYS
PLEASE CHECK THE CALENDAR FOR AVAILABILITY
Please call or email for rates for other time periods and dates
Note: Until confirmed, rates are subject to change without notice.
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Map & Owner's Profile
Hidden Glidden Cottage Now Booking for 2012 Season!
Year Purchased: 2003
Why the Owner Chose Sturgeon Bay
My family and I have traveled to Door County since I was a child. My wife and daughters so loved spending time at my parents' home down the road, that we all decided that we wanted to own our very own slice of paradise.
The Unique Benefits at this Cottage
We enjoy the very homey feeling that our property has. It is a very comfortable home with many places for relaxation.
Owner's Map of Sturgeon Bay
My wife and I and our two college-age daughters live in the northern suburbs of Chicago. We would love to have you and your family as our guests in our home away from home.
Property Photos
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- Imagine enjoying this beach for sunning, playing, strolling, boating, fishing... - Door County/Sturgeon Bay, WI - Wisconsin Vacation Home
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- We welcome you to Hidden Glidden Cottage! - Door County/Sturgeon Bay, WI - Wisconsin Vacation Home
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- Front Deck welcomes you to Hidden Glidden Cottage! - Door County/Sturgeon Bay, WI - Wisconsin Vacation Home
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- Fieldstone fireplace and comfortable seating in Great Room (also shows sofa bed)
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- Fully-equipped Kitchen area of Great Room showing French Doors to screened porch
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- The table is set, come sit down for dinner...
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- Master bedroom with pillow-top mattress.
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- Newly remdld Master bath w/porcelain tile floors, Toto toilet, marble top vanity
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- Comfortable guest bedroom w/full sz bed, TV w/satellite & door to prvt back deck
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- Private back deck off guest bedroom...
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- Delightful sunflower-themed guest bathroom with shower.
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- Cozy screened porch for reading, talking, listening to the birds...
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- Roomy back deck for dining, sunning, reading....
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- Firepit area...please be careful and extinguish all fires after your use...
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- Full-size washer and dryer for your convenience!
Traveler Reviews (3)
Troubling Experience at Hidden Glidden
Guest: MidwesternTraveler
(Washington dc)
Date of Stay: 08/09/11
Review Submitted: 08/29/11
The cottage itself was fine, generally clean with the exception of the screened-in porch. The kitchen's set of post-and-pans are only adequate for the most basic cooking. But overall, the residential location was fine and the property has nice outdoor space, though it's a hike to the water's edge. The description of the cottage listed on the site contained the usual effort to upsell a modest home (i.e. an acceptable level of exaggeration), with the exception of the term "luxury" which was a bit of a stretch --only worth a few chuckles to me and my companion until shoddy tilework in the bathroom led to a soap dish literally coming apart in my hand and falling into the bath. Despite my immediate notification to the owner and what seemed to be a polite conversation, the owner decided to take advantage of the situation and tacked bogus charges for damage that neither I, my companion, nor any of my coworkers who gathered around my desk could actually see in his "photo evidence." After receiving increasingly ugly emails from the owner, I just told him I'd send him a check to be done with it, which I did the very next day. Imagine my shock when I found he also started charging my credit card without my permission. The entire incident is worrisome and a true shame, because while the property is theoretically nice enough to rent again, it's simply out of the question for obvious reasons. I have rented several properties in the area before with no problems whatsoever. Troubling!
Owner response:Our track record of returning the Damage/Breakage Deposit over a period of eight years is that once we have kept the entire amount, due to a guest burning our garage, and this time, we kept part of it only to cover the actual cost of the repairs necessitated after this guest vacated the cottage. The responsibility for damage that occurs during a guests stay is clearly stated in our rental agreement, which was signed by this guest, and it was stated that this financial responsibility was to be taken from the Deposit, which was provided in the form of a credit card. This guest also removed the Guest Book, which we had to call to follow up on and was then returned to us. We have rented to litterally hundreds of guests over the past eight years and never had one who tried to shirk responsibility for damage that they caused. If other Owners read this and want to avoid a situation like this, please contact me.
Recommended for:
Simply Awesome!!!
Guest: Tim J.
(Plano, IL)
Date of Stay: 07/07/11
Review Submitted: 08/06/11
My wife and I bought my parents a weekend at the Hidden Glidden Cottage as a gift for their 40th wedding anniversary. They absolutely loved this place! The cottage is in a secluded area across from Lake Michigan. Even though are plenty of things to do around Sturgeon Bay, my parents said they stayed in at the cottage on two of the nights because it was so relaxing. They grilled out and walked to the beach. If you want a great meal out, the Glidden Lodge is right down scenic Glidden Road, which they enjoyed on their 3rd night. My parents raved about the Hidden Glidden Cottage. I think I'll rent the place for my wife and I in the future. Finally, the owner, Kevin, was as easy to deal with as anyone I've ever dealt with. Thanks for showing my parents a great time and thanks for making it easy for me!!!
Owner response:Tim, we are so glad your parents enjoyed the cottage! Thanks for letting us know. We would love to welcome you and your wife as well as your parents for a visit anytime!
Recommended for:Sightseeing, romantic getaway, adventure seekers, age 55+.
Comfortable, quiet and cozy
Guest: Kelly
(St. Louis)
Date of Stay: 07/05/10
Review Submitted: 07/12/10
Off the beaten path, this cottage was perfect for our family vacation. It's a short walk to the beach with all the comforts of home. The screened in porch is perfect for reading and relaxing or just listening to the sounds of nature. It's about a 10 minute drive into Sturgeon Bay and located in a residential area. It's clean and comfortable - highly recommended! We felt at home immediately and would definitely stay here again. Downside: One crabby neighbor on the lake side who kicked us off his private beach. No big deal, there are plenty of beaches in Door County.
Owner response:Kelly, Thank you very much for this wonderful review. We hope to have you and your party as our guests again in the future!
Recommended for:Sightseeing, romantic getaway, families with young children, girls getaway, adventure seekers, families with teenagers, age 55+.
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