Beautiful home built in 2016 with 4 bedrooms and 3 bathrooms near Lake Michigan.
Come enjoy Door County's quiet, scenic side and still be close to the hustle and bustle of the peninsula. Enjoy a morning on the deck sipping coffee with the birds chirping and the sun coming up over the trees but be careful this place has a way of tranquilizing you and morning can quickly turn to afternoon. The panoramic view with floor to ceiling windows allows you to view nature at its finest. Almost every morning you will be greeted by the deer as they graze in the surrounding fields. Turkeys as the make there way across the land. And sand hill cranes frequent this area. Along with many birds, squirrels and an occasional rabbit.
Located in the farm country of Clay Banks just a short distance from Lake Michigan is our “Clay Banks Retreat.” Here you will enjoy a spacious, 3200 square foot custom designed retreat with all the amenities of home. Four bedrooms, 3 with queen beds, and one with a king! The spacious design boasts a sunroom with front door thats open to the great room with cathedral ceilings and large panoramic windows and a 55” Smart TV. The huge custom designed and built dining room table easily seats 12! A full chef’s kitchen with black cherry cabinets, a farm sink, granite countertops and slate stainless steel appliances will make you never want to leave. Large pantry for storage. Take a look around, you can see the black cherry and ash woodwork which was cut and logged from this very property in 2005. The walkout lower level features a large family room with a 50” smart TV and two bedrooms,, two full bathrooms and the bunk room.
Included with the Clay Banks Retreat is wireless WIFI, Netflix, a fire pit and all kitchen appliances (Keurig, Mr Coffee type coffee maker, griddle, toaster, mix master, electric frying pan, crock pot, washer and dryer and a gas grill and fire table on the deck).
Less than an hour from Lambeau Field and only a short drive from Northern Door County the Clay Banks Retreat is the perfect place to spend your vacation, the only regret you’ll have here is that you have to leave!
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State of Wisconsin sales tax is 5.5%. VRBO collects for this tax and it is added to the cost you are billed.
Door County Tourism Tax is 8.0% VRBO collects for this tax and it is added to the cost you are billed.
Town of Clay Banks Quiet hours are 10 pm to 7 am.
No fireworks allowed in Town of Clay Banks
Fires only allowed in fire pit.
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Property # 1244408
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
Onsite parties or group events are strictly prohibited
Host has indicated there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property
Host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher, a first aid kit, and a deadbolt lock
This property has outdoor spaces, such as balconies, patios, terraces which may not be suitable for children; if you have concerns, we recommend contacting the property prior to your arrival to confirm they can accommodate you in a suitable room
About the neighborhood
Sturgeon Bay
Located in Sturgeon Bay, this vacation home is in a rural area. Sturgeon Bay Bridge and Sturgeon Bay Ship Canal Lighthouse are local landmarks, and some of the area's activities can be experienced at Potawatomi State Park and Door 44 Winery. Traveling with kids? Consider Door County Maritime Museum and Third Avenue PlayWorks.
Door County Maritime Museum - 11 min drive - 12.6 km
Sturgeon Bay Bridge - 12 min drive - 12.9 km
Potawatomi State Park - 15 min drive - 16.2 km
Whitefish Dunes State Park - 25 min drive - 33.0 km
Cave Point County Park - 32 min drive - 41.3 km
Getting around
Green Bay Austin Straubel Intl. Airport (GRB) - 57 min drive
Restaurants
McDonald's - 13 min drive
Scaturo's Baking Co & Cafe - 12 min drive
5th and Jefferson Coffee House - 14 min drive
Starbucks - 12 min drive
Greystone Castle - 13 min drive
Frequently asked questions
Is Clay Banks Retreat pet-friendly?
No, pets are not allowed at this property.
How much does it cost to stay at Clay Banks Retreat?
As of Sep 30, 2026, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Clay Banks Retreat on Apr 8, 2027 start from $558, 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?
Onsite parking is available at the property.
What time is check-in at Clay Banks Retreat?
Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.
What time is check-out at Clay Banks Retreat?
Check-out is at 10:00 AM.
Where is Clay Banks Retreat located?
This family-friendly Sturgeon Bay vacation home is located in a rural location, within 2 mi (3 km) of Lake Michigan and Legacy Nature Preserve at Clay Banks. Door County Maritime Museum and Third Avenue PlayWorks are also within 9 mi (15 km).
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This home was perfect for exploring Door County. Well stocked and very clean. Loved the great room for winding down at night and watching movies. Very quiet area.
Nicest rental property I’ve experienced. Home was impeccably clean and had so many amenities. Pool table was a lot of fun. Peaceful mornings and evenings awaited us here while exploring Door County. Wish we could have stayed a few more days!
This home was so perfect for our trip! We really did not want to leave when it was time! HIGHLY recommend this for your visit to this beautiful place. We loved the quiet, the views of the countryside, and having a beautiful space sit and visit with friends and relax after our long bike ride! Very clean, cozy with lots of space and things to do. Thanks Darelynn for providing a place to rest!
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2026
Response from VrboOwner on Sep 16, 2026
You are so welcome! Thank you for staying with us! Please come back and stay in the future!
Darelynn
The space was clean and exactly as seen in photos online. Instructions during stay and for check out were very clear. The house was stocked with everything one could think of needing for a long relaxing weekend with friends with most meals cooked at home.
Beautiful house fully equipped with everything you need. Very clean and organized. Lots of room for everyone! We had seven family members and never got in each other's way. Hostess was good with responding to messages. Easy to communicate with. I would definitely recommend this house to any family looking for a great place to stay.
Clay Banks Retreat is a quiet property away from the fray of northern Door County, yet close enough to enjoy shopping and fish boil, pontoon boating, walking the beach, and hiking. It was the perfect place for our group of four couples to reconnect and spend quality time together.
This home is absolutely beautiful! It is spacious, comfortable, and homey. The kitchen has everything needed for cooking, and the ammenities made our stay perfect. We played yard games, watched movies and even got in a couple of games of billiards. We had 7 women, and had plenty of personal space. Darelynn's communication was timely and informative. We made our reservations for next summer even before stay ended. That tells you how much we LOVED this house!
We’ve stayed in five different homes in the area and this is by far the best! Immaculately kept, great location and welcoming host. Couldn’t have been better!
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2024
Response from VrboOwner on Jul 19, 2024
Thank you! We strive to help make your vacation worry free. Our goal is for you to love our home as much as we do. Please come back and stay with us again!
Darelynn
We were 5 ‘old folks’ enjoying a family reunion from 3 states and everyone of us absolutely loved Clay Banks Retreat. There was so much room to spread out in the living room and dining room - loved the long dining table - and the kitchen was so well equipped. The house was immaculate and everyone was so very comfortable. We had hoped to have some S’mores outdoors at the fire pit, but the weather wasn’t too cooperative…Still we loved being so close to the water and watching the deer grazing in a nearby field. Clay Banks Retreat is lovely and we definitely will be recommending it to friends. Thank you for sharing your lovely home and making our reunion so very pleasant.
Everything was exactly as defined. Beautiful, clean house, and great country location. We had deer in the yard almost daily. Relaxing location, yet close enough to town an activities. Definitely would rent again!
This was just perfect for our family trip to Door County! The house was very clean and comfortable. We enjoyed everything… from the well stocked kitchen, to the outdoor space. We enjoyed pudgy pies around the fire pit, while we laughed and made memories. Thank you for a wonderful stay! We would definitely love to come back!
This property is perfect for a large group and in a great location in Door County, close enough to Sturgeon Bay but feels secluded when you are there. The house itself is nicely furnished with a great kitchen for all cooking needs. Our group would definitely stay again.
The house was very clean, so well stocked and sitting on an absolutely beautiful piece of God’s Country. The location was great for visiting the bustling door county peninsula during the day and then returning to peace and quiet at night. Great beach just down the road with a wonderful sunrise each morning!
House was great. It had all the amenities we needed: extra supplies like toilet paper and paper towels, spacious backyard for kids to run around, the kitchen had everything we needed for meals. All around great place.
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2021
Response from VrboOwner on Aug 6, 2021
Thank you! We like to provide the essentials plus to help make your stay more comfortable.
About the host
Hosted by Darelynn Louscher
Hello, and welcome to our Clay Banks Resort built in 2016. I grew up close to our home on a farm doing farm chores until college. I went to the Southern Door School district and was an Eagle cheerleader. My dad always called Door County “God Country” and I would have to agree. The land the home is built on was inherited. The cabinets, dining room table and all the trim were harvested from the land in 2005 by my sons and father. Come enjoy our little piece of paradise. You will love it as much as we do!
Why they chose this property
Our home provides a Retreat like atmosphere out in the country away from the hustle and bustle of other vacationers. It’s spacious, quite and relaxing.
What makes this property unique
Wide open outdoor spaces for the kids to run and play. Outdoor games are located in the lower level family room for your enjoyment. Large home with large great room and sun room on the main floor and large family room on the lower level. Plenty of room and separate spaces for visiting with each other.
Languages:
English
Premier Host
They consistently provide great experiences for their guests