Darn Near Perfect

Guest: JoeInMadison (Madison)
Date of Stay: 11/13/09 Review Submitted: 11/20/09

Beautiful home, immaculately maintained with incredible views from the living room, three bedrooms and multiple decks. The pictures don't do it justice. Picturesque spot on the ledge with easy access to the beach below. Only minutes away by foot from Gills Rock and rest of northern Door County by car, the place feels wonderfully secluded and private. And a great kitchen for cooking to top it off. You won’t be disappointed!

Recommended for:Families with teenagers, pet owners, adventure seekers, sightseeing, age 55+, girls getaway, families with young children, romantic getaway.

Perfect get away from it all stay

Guest: Emma D. (Wheaton, Illinois)
Date of Stay: 10/24/11 Review Submitted: 11/06/11

My husband and I stayed here at the end of October with our 2 dogs. The house was spotlessly clean and the kitchen was fully stocked with everything we needed to prepare dinner in the evenings. Firepit on the beach was great and of course there are the most amazing views from all windows on the lakeside over to Washington Island. We would love to return in the summer and make the most of the beautiful location.

Owner response:We love to have our guests come to Door County--stay in our home --and have an enjoyable holiday. The two dogs were absolutely precious and make me smile every time I think of them and "see" their faces--

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Look Forward to Coming Back Again

Guest: Peggy & Frank (-)
Date of Stay: 08/15/11 Review Submitted: 09/17/11

Dear Dan, We had a lovely time at the house and can't thank you enough for providing those lounge chairs--they were used almost every day The house was great--just what we needed. We'll look forward to coming back again. Warm Regards Peggy & Frank

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Excellent Vacation Spot

Guest: Julie R.
Date of Stay: 06/18/11 Review Submitted: 06/30/11

We just returned from a week's stay at Sky Ledge and it was a wonderful experience! My parents celebrated their 50th anniversary and the whole family was able to get together and spend some quality time with each other. It was great to all sit at the same table for breakfast and dinner and sit out on the deck with our coffee, watch the sun rise and listen to the waves. So peaceful and beautiful. We loved the bonfire and roasting marshmallows down by the lake too! And we could ride our bikes to several coffee shops, gift shops, the ferry and a beach. Thank you Dan and Cindy for giving my family a week we will never forget!!!

Owner response:We love to see our guests, particularly as extended families, come to our home and have a really nice time together---it is so important, we think, for these special occasions to be celebrated together as they have done. What a great idea to do so.

Recommended for:Families with teenagers, sightseeing, age 55+, girls getaway, romantic getaway.

Stunning water view

Guest: Dale and Lisa (Glencoe, Illinois)
Date of Stay: 09/09/10 Review Submitted: 01/14/11

With a roomy common area with fireplace, the house will accommodate four couples very comfortably. We ate all our dinners in house , and had no trouble finding what we needed in the kitchen. Dan and Cindy were promptly responsive to questions via e-mail, an excellent experience, we will be back.

Owner response:We very much like to see our renters come to our property and enjoy their Door County experience.

Recommended for:Families with teenagers, pet owners, adventure seekers, tourists without a car, girls getaway, romantic getaway.

Away from the "maddening crowd"

Guest: Joni (Boulder, Colorado)
Date of Stay: 08/07/10 Review Submitted: 08/24/10

A home away from home - with the beautiful and beckoning Green Bay, a stone's throw away and seen from bedrooms and living area. It's hard to leave the quiet seclusion of this "above the tension-line" home and all of its amenities, to even take part in Door County's many varied activities. We repeatedly return and would recommend highly. Clean,comfortable. a well-supplied kitchen, and a fire-ring on the water's edge for evening fires and "s'morzes"!

Owner response:We really enjoy having families come to Door County and have a stay with us

Recommended for:Families with teenagers, sightseeing, age 55+, people with disabilities, girls getaway, romantic getaway.

Picture Perfect

Guest: Rain Or Shine (Fox Cities)
Date of Stay: 06/06/10 Review Submitted: 07/12/10

After several days of searching for a place in Door County to stay... I stumbled upon this place and knew that i wanted to spend my vacation away in this beautiful home away from home. The pictures online were beautiful, but the place itself was Amazing. Not only was the place perfect but the location was too. It gave us the option of relaxing in the living room, exploring the rocky beaches, shopping, and even hiking. The weather we had the week we went up wasn't ideal, but this place made our stay worthwhile. I would definitely recommend staying here. We'd come back!

Owner response:We enjoy meeting our terrific guests and appreciate their stay with us.

Recommended for:Families with teenagers, adventure seekers, sightseeing, age 55+, girls getaway, families with young children, romantic getaway.

Excellent Weekend Stay

Guest: Shivanz (Wisconsin)
Date of Stay: 04/09/10 Review Submitted: 04/21/10

This property is top notch. The fit and finish has all been updated recently and looks great. The kitchen was great and had all the necessary cooking utensils we needed. 3/4 bedrooms have sliding glass doors facing the lake as does the main living area so there's no shortage of great views. This place is a little bit of a drive from most of the action in the area compared to other properties, but that's exactly what we wanted. Just a nice quiet weekend where lots of time was spent at the property. Dealing with the owners directly was speedy and painless. Staying for a week? Even better.

Owner response:We love to have our guests enjoy their stay with us.

Recommended for:Families with teenagers, girls getaway, romantic getaway.

Has it all

Guest: Dom & Marge (park ridge)
Date of Stay: 10/01/09 Review Submitted: 10/17/09

This is a perfect place to stay in Door County. You're away from the busy parts like Fish Creek, but close enough to enjoy Peninsula State Park or other tourist spots if you want. The sunrises, sunsets, rainbows and stars are a treat to see from the great outdoor deck or the rocks below. A lucky treat during your stay in this house is to have a wild storm hit. The decks are spectacular spots for storm watching. The house is beautiful and has everything you need if you choose to cook in. It is also close enough to great restaurants and golf courses if you want that too. We've been here a number of times and always enjoy coming back - so does our dog (one of these days she'll get that chipmunk!).

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A gem in Door County

Guest: Karen Steve and Ollie (Milwaukee)
Date of Stay: 09/01/09 Review Submitted: 09/25/09

A gem in the woods, near the Washington Island ferries. At the northern end of Door County, this is the truly undeveloped area of the county, but is just a quick run down the highway to shopping and fine dining. Within walking distance of Gills Rock and the Shoreline Restaurant’s famous Wednesday Spaghetti Night. We have been here several times when we want to be away from the stress and noise of the city. Even the dog enjoys the getaway. The house is well-maintained, and the setting is beautiful, with gorgeous views of the lake. Dan is a great host - always responsive to any concerns. We have come to think of Beach at Sky Ledge as “our place” in Door county. Just a note: We have only been here in the late spring or early fall, so have not used either the fire pit or fireplace. However, if you plan to use them, please buy your firewood locally. This will help keep our forests free of non-local bugs and diseases.

Recommended for:Pet owners, age 55+, girls getaway, romantic getaway.