Clay Banks Retreat

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A spacious kitchen with a large island, wooden cabinets, and a ceiling fan.
A modern kitchen with wooden cabinets, stainless steel appliances, and a large island with bar seating.
A spacious kitchen with wooden cabinets, stainless steel appliances, and a large dining table with chairs.
A deck with outdoor furniture and a grill.
A kitchen counter with a bar sign above a large window, a sink, and various kitchen utensils.

Reviews

10 out of 10, Loved by Guests
Top 10% of guest reviews in this area

Highlights

  • Room to spread out
    Enjoy spacious layout that give everyone more room to relax.
  • 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.

Popular amenities

  • Patio
  • Toys
  • Barbecue grill
  • Air-conditioning
  • Refrigerator
  • Washing machine

Explore the area

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Sturgeon Bay, WI
  • Place, Cave Point County Park
    ‪32 min drive‬
  • Place, Peninsula State Park
    ‪40 min drive‬
  • Place, Cana Island Lighthouse
    ‪50 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

4 bedrooms (sleeps 8)

Lower level at bottom of stairs.

1 King Bed

Lower level end of hall.

1 Queen Bed

Main floor left

1 Queen Bed

Main floor right

1 Queen Bed

3 bathrooms

Large lower level

Towels provided · Toilet · Shower only

Large main floor

Towels provided · Bathtub · Toilet · Shower only · Jetted bathtub

Lower level

Towels provided · Toilet · Shower only

Spaces

Deck or patio
Porch or lanai
Kitchen
Outdoor play area
Garden
Dining area

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About the area

Sturgeon Bay

Located in Sturgeon Bay, this holiday 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 27 Pines Golf Course and Potawatomi State Park. Travelling with kids? Consider Door County Maritime Museum and Third Avenue PlayWorks.
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Sturgeon Bay, WI

What's nearby

  • Potawatomi State Park - 15 min drive - 16.2 km
  • Cave Point County Park - 32 min drive - 41.3 km
  • Egg Harbor Beach - 32 min drive - 47.3 km
  • Peninsula State Park - 40 min drive - 60.1 km
  • Cana Island Lighthouse - 50 min drive - 68.1 km

Getting around

  • Green Bay, WI (GRB-Austin Straubel Intl.) - 57 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪McDonald's - ‬13 min drive
  • ‪Scaturo's Baking Co & Cafe - ‬12 min drive
  • ‪Starbucks - ‬12 min drive
  • ‪5th and Jefferson Coffee House - ‬14 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 14 Nov 2026, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Clay Banks Retreat on 16 May 2027 start from £1,331, 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 Clay Banks Retreat?

On-site 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?

Checkout is at 10:00 AM.

Where is Clay Banks Retreat located?

This family-friendly Sturgeon Bay holiday home is located in a rural location, within 2 mi (3 km) of Lake Michigan and Legacy Nature Preserve at Clay Banks. 27 Pines Golf Course is 2.9 mi (4.6 km) away.

Reviews

10

Exceptional

Reviews are presented in chronological order, subject to a moderation process, and verified unless otherwise labelled.
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Rating 10 - Excellent. 91 out of 92 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 1 out of 92 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 0 out of 92 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 92 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 92 reviews

10/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

9.8/10

Location

10/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
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.
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
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!
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
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 16 Sept 2026
You are so welcome! Thank you for staying with us! Please come back and stay in the future! Darelynn
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Very clean. Kitchen stocked with everything you need. Enjoyed everything about the house. Would definitely recommend.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
This is a beautiful home, so clean and inviting. It had everything we needed.
Stayed 4 nights in May 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
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.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great location pkenty of room for the whole family. Loved the yard and fire pit
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
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.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
The property was fantastic! The views and house were like staying at your own home! Thank you!
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
We were awed by the amenities that were provided and the beauty of the home. We couldn't have asked for better accomodations.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Birthday getaway

Great place for fun with our entire family. Grandkids loved playing in the huge yard and evening fires in fire pit.
Stayed 5 nights in Jul 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Cozy, clean and charming

We had a great time! The house was welcoming and clean. Couldn’t ask for a better place.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Perfect place!

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.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Convenient location to Door Pennisula

Location was convenient. Plenty of space for 4 couples. We liked the openness and everything we needed in the kitchen.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Great house for a group

We had six adults/six kids and this house was perfect for our stay. Very clean and the host was fantastic.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2023
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Family Trip 2024

Big beautiful property in pristine, beyond quiet, location.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2024
Response from VrboOwner on 29 Jul 2024
Thank you David! Yes the quiet is amazing! Darelynn
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Wow! What a beautiful home!

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 19 Jul 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
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Outstanding country getaway

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.
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2023
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Great setup for our family vacation!

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!
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Excellent stay

Worked great for three families and eight kids. Thank you so much!
Stayed 5 nights in Jul 2023
Response from VrboOwner on 13 Jul 2023
Your welcome!! We have a large group when we are there also and plenty of room. Come and visit us again!! Darelynn
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
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!
Stayed 5 nights in Sep 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Great Home Away from Home

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 6 Aug 2021
Thank you! We like to provide the essentials plus to help make your stay more comfortable.
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Fabulous Family Vacation

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!
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Awesome Property

Had an enjoyable stay with our family. Listing was as advertised. There was plenty of space for everyone and many activities for us. Owners were very responsive to any questions we had. Would definitely stay here again!!
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2024
Response from VrboOwner on 27 Jun 2024
Thank you Steve for the kind words. We would love to have you stay again! Darelynn
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
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!
Stayed 5 nights in Jun 2026
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