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8 Miles Of Sand Beach To Explore ~ Outstanding Sunset Views Over The Lake!

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Viewing the house while walking up from the lake.
Our covered swing provides a wonderful view
Comfortable chairs are provided on this freshly stained deck.
You can walk 6 miles North and 2 miles South
Great room and kitchen

Reviews

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional
5 bedrooms3+ bathroomsSleeps 12

Popular amenities

  • Kitchen
  • Washer
  • Dryer
  • Pet friendly
  • Air conditioning

Rooms & beds

5 bedrooms (sleeps 12)

Bedroom 1

1 King Bed

Bedroom 2

1 King Bed

Bedroom 3

1 King Bed

Bedroom 4

1 King Bed

Bedroom 5

2 Queen Beds and 1 Queen Futon

Den bedroom

1 Queen Sofa Bed

3 bathrooms, 1 half bathroom

Bathroom 1

Soap · Towels provided · Toilet · Shower only · Shampoo

Bathroom 2

Soap · Bathtub or shower · Toilet · Shampoo · Hair dryer

Bathroom 3

Soap · Toilet · Shower only · Shampoo

Bathroom 4

Toilet

Spaces

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

About this property

8 Miles Of Sand Beach To Explore ~ Outstanding Sunset Views Over The Lake!

Walk 4 miles of empty beach in either direction or bike down a wooded road laced with million dollar homes. Our property is located in the most rural and secluded section of the most desirable Midwestern destination. Bikes and beach toys are provided with this totally equipped home which was built for large group rentals.

Children love to dig a waterhole in the beach, play with the odd homemade wooden toys or watch movies until they fall asleep in their rooms. Adults enjoy sharing breakfast for two on the roof porch or beach swing. The night sky is lit with stars while your family roasts marshmallows over a beach fire.

The beach house sits on top of a dune surrounded with pine trees. Large windows make viewing the lake a treat from each common area. Seamlessly, the stone design blends into the landscape making your transformation from the elegant inside into the dune environment an unforgettable experience. 4 kings, 3 queens, l small daybed, 2 full futons, cots and inflatables
Our prices include all fees. No hidden fees.

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House Rules

Check in after 3:00 PM
Minimum age to rent: 25
Check out before 10:00 AM
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Children

Children allowed: ages 0-17
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Events

Events allowed: family gatherings, birthday parties, weddings
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Pets

Pets allowed: dogs less than 50 lbs per pet (limit 2 pets total)
We will ask for a pet fee for bigger dogs.
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Smoking

Smoking is not permitted
Smoking is allowed outside, but collect butts for the garbage. The garbage truck (Wednesday) will drive up and empty the cans in place.
Please strip the beds, take out all garbage and we will empty the dishwasher if you don’t have time.
Dogs outside must be on a leash.

Important information

You need to know

Property # 130307ha
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
Parties and events (including family gatherings, birthday parties and weddings) are allowed on site; maximum attendees: 20
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
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 near a water park and on the beach. Whitefish Dunes State Park and Door 44 Winery 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 Crossroads At Big Creek. Consider Woodwalk Gallery for a night out or The Farm if you're traveling with kids. Enjoy the area's slopes with cross-country skiing and skiing, and don't miss out on the snowmobiling and sledding.
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Sturgeon Bay, WI

What's nearby

  • Crossroads At Big Creek - 9 min drive - 10.5 km
  • beach near Portage Park - 10 min drive - 10.7 km
  • Sturgeon Bay Ship Canal Lighthouse - 10 min drive - 10.8 km
  • Door County Historical Museum - 12 min drive - 12.6 km
  • Sturgeon Bay Bridge - 14 min drive - 13.4 km

Getting around

  • Green Bay Austin Straubel Intl. Airport (GRB) - 62 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Culver's - ‬9 min drive
  • ‪Institute Saloon - ‬12 min drive
  • ‪5th and Jefferson Coffee House - ‬11 min drive
  • ‪Starboard Brewing Company - ‬12 min drive
  • ‪McDonald's - ‬10 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is 8 Miles Of Sand Beach To Explore ~ Outstanding Sunset Views Over The Lake! pet-friendly?

Yes, this property allows dogs (limit 2 total) with a maximum weight of up to 50 lbs per pet. Some restrictions may apply, so please contact the property for more details.

How much does it cost to stay at 8 Miles Of Sand Beach To Explore ~ Outstanding Sunset Views Over The Lake! ?

As of May 17, 2026, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at 8 Miles Of Sand Beach To Explore ~ Outstanding Sunset Views Over The Lake! on Jun 28, 2026 start from $1,004, 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 8 Miles Of Sand Beach To Explore ~ Outstanding Sunset Views Over The Lake! ?

Check-in begins at 3:00 PM.

What time is check-out at 8 Miles Of Sand Beach To Explore ~ Outstanding Sunset Views Over The Lake! ?

Check-out is at 10:00 AM.

Where is 8 Miles Of Sand Beach To Explore ~ Outstanding Sunset Views Over The Lake! located?

This Sturgeon Bay vacation home is on the beach, 0.1 mi (0.1 km) from Lake Michigan, and within 6 mi (10 km) of Crossroads At Big Creek and The Farm. Sunset Park Beach and Whitefish Dunes State Park are also within 9 mi (15 km).

Reviews

9.4

Exceptional

Reviews are presented in chronological order, subject to a moderation process, and verified unless otherwise labeled.
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Rating 10 - Excellent. 102 out of 141 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 28 out of 141 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 11 out of 141 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 141 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 141 reviews

8.2/10

Cleanliness

9.8/10

Check-in

9.6/10

Communication

10/10

Location

9.4/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

Verified

10/10 Excellent

RACHEL L.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great place with beautiful views of the lake! The place was huge with plenty of space to sleep! We had a fire on the beach and watched the sunset go down! Only issue was May Fly season so didn’t really get to enjoy the deck at all- however that was this time of year! Overall the place was clean, plenty amenities and even met the owners and seemed very nice!
Stayed 2 nights in May 2026
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Mike S.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, listing accuracy
Very nice home wonderful time next to the lake.
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Erin H.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
The location was absolutely amazing! The house had everything we needed and more
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Kathleen G.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Wonderful cottage, lots of room, gorgeous beach!
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2025
Response from VrboOwner on Aug 24, 2025
Thank you Kathleen. We are glad you had a good time. Mary and Ray
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Kathleen G.

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

beautiful beach and house

Wonderful place, gorgeous beach, plenty of room for family get togethers!
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Mary M.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
We loved our stay at Marys Beach House. This is the 2nd year we've stayed here for our annual family vacation. The house is very spacious and clean. Views are stunning and we all loved the beach.
Stayed 5 nights in Aug 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

tom s.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
This house delivers a perfect sand beach, six bedrooms, and allows two pooches - perfect for my family
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2025
Verified

6/10 Okay

Andy F.

Liked: Check-in, location, listing accuracy
Disliked: Cleanliness

Great location, not so clean

We
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

kathleen s.

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

Sturgeon Bay and elsewhere

Wonderful property for multi-generational family. Plenty of space, well equipped, great location for exploring Door Country
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Julie O.

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

Great Lake views

This rental has a beautiful beach area. We had a fire on the beach a couple of times. We roasted hot dogs and made s’mores. Location is the star.
Stayed 6 nights in Jun 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

John Q.

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

Great Place

Our family has truly enjoyed our stays at "Mary"s Beach House" wr hope to plan to revisit again in the future.
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2022
Response from VrboOwner on Oct 1, 2022
Thank you John. None of the 2023 dates worked for you?
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Amy D.

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

Fall Family Get Away

Great property and wonderful owners!
Stayed 5 nights in Sep 2019
Response from VrboOwner on Mar 5, 2020
Thank you for your positive review!
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Carol S.

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

A great family vacation

Mary's Beach house was the perfect place for a family vacation. Had enough sleeping spaces, enough rooms that if you needed a little quite time, huge deck and wonderful wonderful beach! Laid back, and comfortable for all!
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2023
Response from VrboOwner on Sep 6, 2023
Ray and I are so glad you all enjoyed your visit.
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Karen K.

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

Best beach in DC

This was our third year, and we enjoyed it as much as we always do. Absolutely the best beach in Door County. The views from the house are stunning. The house is like your grandparent’s well-loved beach house; lots of character. Plenty of rooms for our mini family get-together (7 adults & 1 teen.) The upstairs suite is breathtaking! Coffee on the deck, afternoons on the beach & dinners overlooking the water. Wonderful.
Stayed 6 nights in Jul 2025
Verified

6/10 Okay

Doris P.

Liked: Check-in, location

Beautiful views on Lake Michigan

Wonderful views the lake upon entry in the house. The space was great with our family and friends joining us to celebrate our daughter's wedding.
Stayed 5 nights in Oct 2024
Verified

8/10 Good

Brenda M.

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

Location location location

Location is amazing. Wonderful hostesses they have a lot of pride for their beach house in the woods. I’m sure they have enjoyed many memories there.
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Audrey J.

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

Beautiful beach and views of Lake Michigan!

Large home with all of the necessities! The views of Lake Michigan are gorgeous and the home had everything we needed to make our stay fantastic.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2021
Response from VrboOwner on Jul 12, 2021
Thank you Audrey. We are so glad you enjoyed your stay.
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Carol S.

Great Location

Great location on the beach and not far from Sturgeon bay! Great views of the lake and beach. Would definitely stay again! One suggestion would be new couches in the living room.
Stayed 3 nights in May 2019
Response from VrboOwner on May 25, 2020
Thank you for the advice. We have been thinking of replacing them.
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Margaret K.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Mary's beach house is like coming home. It is a comfortable rustic place to stay with everything you need to enjoy your time on the beach. The views are breathtaking and the property is accessible. We had a wide range of ages with the oldest of our party being 89. The porch was their favorite perch and the path to the beach was easy enough for them to walk. If you're looking for a place that fits all ages, this is it.
Stayed 6 nights in Jun 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Joel S.

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

Fall Door County get away.

Excellent week in Door County, with family and kids!
Stayed 5 nights in Oct 2022
Response from VrboOwner on Oct 28, 2022
Thank you for your review Joel. I hope you come back. Mary and Ray
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Kathleen G.

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

8 miles of sand beach

capacious beautiful cottage, gorgeous surroundings and Lkae Michigan!
Stayed 6 nights in Aug 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Mary H.

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

Something for all ages

The beach house was roomy and home for our family of 11. Ranging from age 6 to 71! The view of the lake from inside was spectacular!The deck, which overlooks Lake Michigan was so inviting. Our grands spent most days and evenings on the smooth sandy beach or in the lake. (Life jackets of course) Mary & Ray were available if need be:)Already looking forward to next time!
Stayed 6 nights in Jul 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Kathleen G.

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

Mary's beach house

Gorgeous beach, commodious beach house, friendly, interesting owners who were extremely accommodating. Hope to return next year.
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Michael S.

Great place for friends to gather!

Beautiful views of the bay! Relaxed and comfortable space to reunite with old friends. Long walks on the beach to catch up with latest news of our families.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2018
Response from VrboOwner on Mar 5, 2020
Thank you so much Michael. We are glad you enjoyed your stay.
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Jeannine G.

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

Door county stay

Loved it!
Stayed 5 nights in Oct 2022
Response from VrboOwner on Oct 19, 2022
Thank you Jeannine for your lovely review. Mary and Ray

About the host

Hosted by Mary and Ray Spangler

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Ray and I are retired teachers and have owned the property since the summer of 92. There are two previous owners. The first built a 3 bedroom 1 bath in the early 60s; the second added a den and bedroom and bath as well as a deck and screened in sun room in the 80s We started renting in 93 and did an addition to the property in 2003 adding a glassed in sunroom and a 1/2 bath downstairs and an upper story with full bath, large bedroom with 2 beds and mini kitchen: fridge, sink and microwave.

Why they chose this property

I walked down the main hallway and saw the beach and fell in love.

What makes this property unique

The house has 120 ft of sand beach, is quiet and only 6 miles from Sturgeon Bay with its shopping and fine restaurants. Pottowatomee and White Fish Dunes State Parks are nearby and very worth a visit as well as are the other towns and parks on the peninsula about 20 minutes North.

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English, French
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