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Authentic Waterfront Log Cottage On Sand Beach

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A wooden cabin with large windows overlooking a lake, surrounded by trees and a path.
A rustic wooden cabin with a large dining table covered with a cherry-patterned tablecloth, wooden benches, and large windows offering a view of a forest and a body of water.
A cozy log cabin interior with a stone fireplace, wooden furniture, and bookshelves filled with books.
A rustic log cabin with a porch, two red Adirondack chairs, and a stone pathway leading to the entrance.
A room with a view of the sea, a red chair, a sofa, and a wooden ceiling.

Reviews

8.8 out of 10
Excellent

Highlights

  • Cook, dine, and unwind
    Top-rated for its fully equipped kitchen, perfect for every meal.
  • Direct access to the beach
    A rare find — enjoy uninterrupted access to the beach.
  • Centrally-located
    You're never far from where you need to be with this convenient location.
  • Discover nearby landmarks
    Close to Lake Michigan
4 bedrooms1+ bathroomSleeps 7

Popular amenities

  • Direct access to private beach
  • Patio
  • Arcade/game room
  • Barbecue grill
  • High-speed internet
  • Refrigerator

Explore the area

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Sturgeon Bay, WI
  • Place, Potawatomi State Park
    ‪18 min drive‬
  • Place, Egg Harbor Beach
    ‪27 min drive‬
  • Place, Peninsula State Park
    ‪35 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

4 bedrooms (sleeps 7)

Bedroom 1

1 Twin Bed and 1 Double Bed

Bedroom 2

1 Queen Bed

Bedroom 3

2 Twin Beds

Bedroom 4

1 Twin Bed and 1 Double Bed

1 bathroom, 1 half bathroom

Bathroom 1

Toilet · Shower only

Bathroom 2

Toilet

Spaces

Deck or patio
Porch or lanai
Kitchen
Separate dining area

About this property

Authentic Waterfront Log Cottage On Sand Beach

Step out the front door onto one of Door County’s finest sand beaches! Relax on the expansive porch overlooking the water (Lake Michigan) or spread out on the handcrafted table which can seat 8 for dinner. Pioneer cottage provides the perfect setting for a deeply relaxing vacation. You stay in an authentic log-cabin but with modern conveniences like fast wifi and electric heat as well as a fireplace. You can sleep upstairs overlooking the lake, lulled to sleep by the waves. Enjoy your own private beach right in front of your cottage, or stroll along the sand beach, with the waves lapping on your toes, for a mile in either direction.

Pioneer cottage sleeps up to eight in four bedrooms: a twin and a double bedroom downstairs, and a twin and a double bedroom upstairs, 1.5 bathrooms, and a beachside screen/glass porch to enjoy the beach regardless of sun or rain.
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House Rules

Check in after 2:30 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

No events allowed
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Pets

No pets allowed
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Smoking

Smoking is not permitted

Important information

You need to know

Property # 893687
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
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 cottage is on the beach. Door 44 Winery and Potawatomi State Park are worth checking out if an activity is on the agenda, while those looking for area attractions can visit The Farm and The Garden Door. Third Avenue PlayWorks and Door County Maritime Museum are also worth visiting.
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Sturgeon Bay, WI

What's nearby

  • Potawatomi State Park - 18 min drive - 20.6 km
  • Cave Point County Park - 23 min drive - 23.0 km
  • Egg Harbor Beach - 27 min drive - 40.6 km
  • Peninsula State Park - 35 min drive - 53.5 km
  • Cana Island Lighthouse - 42 min drive - 52.0 km

Getting around

  • Green Bay Austin Straubel Intl. Airport (GRB) - 71 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Culver's - ‬9 min drive
  • ‪McDonald's - ‬10 min drive
  • ‪5th and Jefferson Coffee House - ‬12 min drive
  • ‪Greystone Castle - ‬13 min drive
  • ‪Morning Glory By The Bay - ‬12 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Authentic Waterfront Log Cottage On Sand Beach pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

How much is parking?

Onsite parking is available at the property.

What time is check-in at Authentic Waterfront Log Cottage On Sand Beach?

Check-in begins at 2:30 PM.

What time is check-out at Authentic Waterfront Log Cottage On Sand Beach?

Check-out is at 10:00 AM.

Where is Authentic Waterfront Log Cottage On Sand Beach located?

This Sturgeon Bay cottage 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

8.8

Excellent

Reviews are presented in chronological order, subject to a moderation process, and verified unless otherwise labeled.
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Rating 10 - Excellent. 3 out of 6 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 2 out of 6 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 1 out of 6 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 6 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 6 reviews

8.8/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Check-in

8.8/10

Communication

9.8/10

Location

8.8/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

Verified review

8/10 Good

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
It was the bare bones, clean, great location (best beach in door county), quiet, and had what we needed. I wish there was a nice comfortable couch to relax on when relaxing during a storm and reading and maybe an air conditioner in the loft but outside of that we truly enjoyed our stay. Door county is wonderful place… if love fishing, find a charter in the area, world class salmon, walleye, and small mouth bass…
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Log cabin on the lake

Fantastic place, beautiful beaches, lots of fun!
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Dreamy getaway

Lovely and peaceful Loved walking out the door onto the beach. The skies were magnificent and ever changing.
Stayed 7 nights in Sep 2021
Verified review

8/10 Good

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

The pioneer

Location was perfect. Not far from Sturgeon Bay and right on the beach. Had a lot of beach days. Kitchen had everything we needed. Apartment size stove but we made it work just got creative. Cabin was super cute, loved how they had original pictures of the cabin up. Loved the covered porch/sun room. I think my only negatives is the mattresses could be upgraded and more comfortable seating in the living room although the couches were very cute. We did absolutely love our stay here.
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Rustic Cabin on the Beach

Great little rustic Cabin on the beach. This location is a great spot when visiting Door County. You are minutes away from Sturgeon Bay. If you are looking for a place away from all the crowds and a place to relax and unwind book this place. It was nice coming back to this place in the afternoon and sitting on the beach or taking a walk on the beach. You do have neighbors on the sides of you, but we didn't hear or see them. We did see other neighbors when walking the beach, but all were super friendly. This is a rustic cabin, it does have all the modern amenities. If you are looking for a cabin that was just built and has high end appliances this is not the place for you. This is a rustic cabin with old world charm. The second bathroom is small, but its not a outhouse. The kitchen has all the plates and supplies you would need for making a meal. This place does not have a TV. But you come to a place like this to unwind. Not sit around and watch TV. This place does have wireless internet access. We didn't have any issues with our cell phones while staying here. Like it says in the listing you can hear the waves from the bedroom. It was cold when we were there and even with the windows closed we heard the waves inside the cabin. You are steps away from the beach. I wish it was warmer when we were there. It would have been nice to go for a swim. I hope this review helps others when booking this place.
Stayed 7 nights in Oct 2019
Verified review

6/10 Okay

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

Wonderful trip to Door County

The property has a beautiful view to the lake. The kitchen utensils were not the best. We found bed bugs on our beds, good thing is that it was our last day of our stay otherwise it could have been terrible
Stayed 7 nights in Sep 2020
Response from VrboOwner on Apr 9, 2021
I am sorry you had that experience, but I am guessing it might have been a spider or some other insect. Families have been staying in this cottage for the past five decades with no reports of bedbugs ever. Particularly during 2020 it is unlikely that bedbugs were encountered. Not only were any used blankets washed between guests, but guests were asked to bring their own blankets as a Covid precaution. Neither the cleaning person nor subsequent guests reported bedbugs (or any other bugs).

About the host

Hosted by David Groenfeldt

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I live in Santa Fe, NM where I direct a small non-profit institute promoting ethical water policies. My father and grandfather were born in Door County, and I spent nearly every summer in this and adjacent cottages have a special place in my heart for this cottage, the beach, and Lake Michigan.

Why they chose this property

My dad built this waterfront cottage in the 1930s on our family property and it was our summer place when I was growing up. We rented it out when we were not using it and many other families now regard the cottage as their family vacation spot too. My wife and I continue the practice of renting it out when we are not able to be there.

What makes this property unique

The cottage is uniquely relaxing and grounding, the perfect place to unwind and rediscover yourself. The logs are cedar from the local forest and most of the furniture is handcrafted. There is a fully equipped kitchen, a dining room, a living room with fireplace, and a large sun porch overlooking the lake. Two bedrooms and 1.5 bathrooms are downstairs and two bedrooms upstairs. There is also a back breezeway and a carport, also built from logs. The cottage is as beautiful on the outside as it is on the inside.

Languages:

English, French
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