Enjoy the quiet side of the Door County peninsula, 190' of Lake Michigan shore
- Cottage1000 sq. ft.
- Sleeps: 6
- Bedrooms: 2
- Bathrooms: 1
- Min Stay: 4–7 nights
Lake Michigan Shoreline, rustic cozy cottage, 2 bedrooms, sleeps 6
Bedrooms
Owner
Sam and Janet Batzli (owners)
- Languages:
- english
About Sam and Janet Batzli (owners)
Janet and Sam live in Madison, Wisconsin. They have two adult children. Janet's family has deep ties to Door County. Back in the late 1800's Janet's great grandfather Hakes purchased land near and on North Bay and the family has owned property here ever since. The Haven is a "Wausau Home" built in 1980. We feel so fortunate to be able to spend time at The Haven and to be able to share it with visitors from around the world.
Sam and Janet Batzli (owners) purchased this Cottage in 2007
Why Sam and Janet Batzli (owners) chose Baileys Harbor
The south shore of North Bay is a very special place. Ecologically it is considered a 'boreal forest' because of its mix of conifers, deciduous trees, lichens and mosses, which are more commonly found north of Lake Superior in Canada. The lake shore provides a cooling effect in the summers that permits these species to grow well south of their common range. The Lake Michigan-side of the peninsula is typically 5-10 degrees cooler than the middle or the Green Bay-side of the peninsula. You may even need a sweatshirt on July evenings. You will quickly discover why this is called 'the quiet side' of the Door County Peninsula. The main attraction of North Bay is its natural beauty, fresh air, and peacefulness. Much of the North Bay area has been designated a protected natural area. The Nature Conservancy, the DNR, and the Door County Land Trust have worked together to preserve the natural splendor. The most recent addition is 'Walt's Woods' which adjoins The Haven property, and its trail head can be found at the top of our drive way. Visit http://www.doorcountylandtrust.org/ for more info about area natural areas.
What makes this Cottage unique
Where to begin...? There are so many fun things to do in Door County and staying at The Haven is a great way to have access without being in the middle of the crowd. These are some of our family's favorite activities and destinations: 1) Biking -- door county offers some of the nicest biking roads in the state. 2) Peninsula State Park -- great beaches, mountain biking, hiking (try Eagle Trail if you are strong), and golf -- only 15-minutes away. 3) Washington Island/Rock Island -- get an early start, take the ferry from North Port, consider taking bikes for the island. Good pub food at the Albatross. 4) Peninsula Players -- get there early to enjoy the sunset before showtime 5) Jumping off the pier in Sister Bay -- the water is almost always warmer over there ;-) 6) Fred & Fuzzy's by Little Sister Resort -- a lovely spot for an outdoor dinner 7) Cave Point County Park -- on a windy day the waves can act like geysers 8) Cheery picking -- everywhere when in season, or go to Koepsels on HWY 57 and buy a cherry pie 9) Nature walk at the Ridges -- walk the board walks but don't forget the mosquito repellent 10) Mini golf at Pirates Cove, a movie at the Skyway Drive-In, bowling at the Sister Bay Bowl, or craft beer at the Door County Brewing Tap House. All of these things (except maybe Washington Island) are a short drive or long bike ride from The Haven.
Amenities
Featured
- No Smoking
- Children Welcome
- TV
- Parking
- Heater
Bathrooms
- Bathrooms: 1
Safety features
- Exterior lighting
- Carbon-monoxide detector
- Smoke detector
- Fire extinguisher
- First-aid kit
Location Type
- Lake ViewThe Haven is situated in the woods just above the shoreline. It has views of North Bay through the trees and clearings from the cabin, the deck, and most everywhere on the lake side of the property.
- LakefrontOur shoreline is comprised of rock ledges. We have a deck overlooking North Bay about six feet above the water. There is also a stairway down to our seasonal pier that gives you access to the water.
- Water ViewThe view of North Bay, Marshall's Point, and the open water of Lake Michigan from our deck and pier is truly spectacular.
- WaterfrontLake Michigan is on the rise. We've experienced high water for the past few years with a depth of 3-4 ft at the end of our pier. This makes for good (if sometimes cold) swimming at The Haven.
General
- Telephone4G-LTE Cell service for all major providers is functional. Reception is generally better closer to the water. There is no landline phone.
- Heating
- Parking
- Wood Stove
- Iron & Board
- Hair Dryer
- Living Room
Kitchen
- Refrigerator
- Stove
- Oven
- Microwave
- Grill
- Coffee Maker
- Toaster
- Blender
- Coffee Grinder
- Dishes & Utensils
- Kitchen
- Kettle
Dining
- Dining Area
- Dining
Entertainment
- TelevisionTV Lovers may want to consider somewhere other than the Haven. Prior to 2017 we received three digital broadcast PBS stations, but they no longer are broadcasting within range. Has HDMI input cable.
- StereoThe Haven has a Klipsch MP3-style music player/dock with AUX input.
- DVD Player
- Books
- GamesSeveral board games and a chess board.
- Video LibraryWe have a small but growing collection of semi-random DVDs for guest use.
Outside
- Lawn / GardenHorseshoe pit and room for other lawn games.
- Kayak / CanoeRenters have access to a 16' Mad River canoe, paddles, and life vests. A stand up paddle board (SUP) is also available.
- Deck / PatioThere are decks on the front and back of the cabin as well as one overlooking the water.
Suitability
- wheelchair inaccessible
House Rules
Children allowed
No pets - We no longer allow dogs.We no longer allow dogs.
No parties/events
No smoking
Max guests: 6 - Most comfortable for 6. Could squeeze in 8. Most comfortable for 6. Could squeeze in 8.
Minimum age of primary renter: 25
Cancellation Policy
100% refund if canceled at least 30 days before arrival date. 50% refund if canceled at least 14 days before arrival date.
Damage and incidentals
You will be responsible for any damage to the rental property caused by you or your party during your stay.
45 Reviews
Just what we were looking for.
We were looking for a place that was quiet and secluded, and this was perfect. We were able to just rest and relax when we wanted to, but this was also short distances away from doing what ever we wanted to do while visiting the area.
Would definitely stay here again when we decide to make another trip to Door County.
Beautiful
This is our third stay at “The Haven” and we continue to find it to be a perfect spot for us. It allows us to really feel the Wisconsin getaway feeling and enjoy the lake in complete privacy and silence except for the water hitting the rock ledge. And within a 10 minute drive we are at wonderful farm to table restaurants, coffee shops, and amazing cultural activities.... The best of all worlds. Highly recommended.
Beautiful Veiw
The house was cozy. And the veiw from the deck overlooking the bay was spectacular!!!!!
Home away from home
We love the Haven and North Bay. It truly feels like home away from home. We lived in Door County many years ago as a Coast Guard family and have returned year after year to relax and enjoy everything Door County has to offer. The Haven has everything you need for an unplugged, u untethered vacation. We loved the new yoga deck and were especially delighted with the minks that came out to say high every afternoon... one even climbed into the chair next to me!
Thanks Sam and Janet for sharing this special place!
Like Heaven at the Haven
We were surrounded in serene tranquility. We saw an eagle fly by and heard the morning cry of a distant loon. Coffee on the deck overlooking North Bay. A walk through the adjoining Walt’s Woods. At night I sat on the deck and watched a line of thunderstorms, in all their glory, move across the far side of Lake Michigan. It was a perfect stay!
Map
There are so many fun things to do in Door County and staying at The Haven is a great way to have access without being in the middle of the crowd. These are some of our family's favorite activities and destinations:
1) Biking -- Door County offers some of the nicest biking roads in the state.
2) Peninsula State Park -- great beaches, mountain biking, hiking (try Eagle Trail if you are a strong hiker), and golf -- only 15-minutes away.
3) Washington Island/Rock Island -- get an early start, take the ferry from North Port, consider taking bikes for the island. Good summertime food (ice cream and burgers) at the Albatross, rocky shores of School House Beach, hop on another short ferry to the historic Rock Island.
4) Peninsula Players -- get there early to enjoy the sunset before showtime
5) Jumping off the pier in Sister Bay -- the water is almost always warmer over there ;-)
6) Fred & Fuzzy's by Little Sister Resort -- a lovely spot for an outdoor, sunset dinner
7) Cave Point County Park -- on a windy day the waves can act like geysers
8) Cherry picking -- everywhere when in season, or go to Koepsels on HWY 57 and buy a cherry pie
9) Nature walk at The Ridges Sanctuary -- walk the board walks but don't forget the mosquito repellent
10) Mini golf at Pirates Cove, a movie at the Skyway Drive-In, bowling at the Sister Bay Bowl, or craft beer at the Door County Brewing Tap House. Also Bier Zot/Wild Tomato Pizza in Sister Bay.
All of these things (except maybe Washington Island) are a short drive or long bike ride from The Haven.