10/10 Excellent
Krista K.
27 Jul 2025
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Krista K.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025
Entire home
Waterfront cottage 3bdrm
Beachfront cottage with kitchen and balcony
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Reviews
9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
3 bedrooms1 bathroomSleeps 102000 sq ft
Popular amenities
Explore the area
- Place, Door County Maritime Museum
- Place, Sturgeon Bay Bridge
- Place, Door County Historical Museum
Rooms & beds
3 bedrooms (sleeps 10)
Admiral
1 King Bed
Captain
1 Queen Bed
First Mate
1 Double Bed
Living Room 2
2 Double Sofa Beds
1 bathroom
Bathroom
Bathtub or shower · Bathtub · Toilet · Shower only
Spaces
Deck or patio
Porch or lanai
Kitchen
Balcony
Garden
Dining area
About this property
Waterfront cottage 3bdrm
This cottage is on the water, overlooking beautiful Sturgeon Bay. Perfect place for fishing, kayaking, bonfires, biking... One block from Otumba Park's tennis, basketball, volleyball courts, playground, and a public beach. gorgeous walk to downtown Sturgeon Bay. The 3 bedrooms in the cottage hold a King, Queen, and a Full bed. Additional Queen and Full sized hide-a-beds are available so we can now accommodate up to 10 guests. Full kitchen dining room for dinner parties with lots of indoor/outdoor space for family cookouts, reunions, or weddings. Musical instruments, vinyl records, movies, games, and books can entertain if the weather keeps you indoors. 2000' waterfront sundeck and 5' fire ring. 84'' dock (June 15th until Sept 15),
I have built/rebuilt it with friends over the years with what I like to call "a hodgepodge collection of my emerging (and emergency) carpentry skills". My 12 year old son and I call Door County home year round and love to travel as much as possible during our guest stays. We hope that you will enjoy the cottage as much as we do. Guests of ALL AGES are ENCOURAGED to play the instruments in the music room. We love to hear it! In fact, feel free to use anything you find in and around the cabin: from tools, appliances, utensils, to the fire pit, and outdoor grills, or even the row boat or kayaks(at your own risk (during the day (and use life vests!))). We are not your typical waterfront rental.
Our prices include all fees. No hidden fees.
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Amenities
Kitchen
Washing machine
Dryer
Pet-friendly
Free WiFi
Air conditioning
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House Rules
Check in after 3:00 PM
Minimum age to rent: 18
Check out before 12:00 PM
Children
Children allowed: ages 0–17
Events
Events allowed: family gatherings, birthday parties, weddings
Pets
Pets allowed: dogs (limit 3 total)
Smoking
Smoking is not permitted
Important information
You need to know
This property is managed by a private host (a party not acting within their trade, business or profession). EU consumer law, including the right of withdrawal, will not apply to your booking. The cancellation policy set by the private host will cover your booking.
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: 12
Host has indicated that there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property
Host has indicated that there is a smoke detector on the property
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher, a first aid kit and a deadlock
About the area
Sturgeon Bay
Located in Sturgeon Bay, this cottage is in the city centre and on the beach. Lake Michigan and Potawatomi State Park reflect the area's natural beauty and area attractions include Door County Maritime Museum and The Garden Door. Make sure you get close to the area's animals with activities such as game walks and birdwatching.
Sturgeon Bay, WI
What's nearby
- Door County Maritime Museum - 8 min walk - 0.7 km
- Sturgeon Bay Bridge - 11 min walk - 1.0 km
- Popelka Trenchard Glass - 16 min walk - 1.4 km
- Door County Historical Museum - 18 min walk - 1.5 km
- Potawatomi State Park - 4 min drive - 2.6 km
Getting around
Restaurants
- Scaturo's Baking Co & Cafe - 15 min walk
- Stone Harbor Resort & Conference Center - 18 min walk
- Kitty O'Reillys Irish Pub - 12 min walk
- Greystone Castle - 10 min walk
- Starboard Brewing Company - 2 min drive
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Reviews
9.0
Wonderful
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Cleanliness
8.4/10
Amenities
8.0/10
Property conditions & facilities
8.0/10
Eco-friendliness
9.2/10
Check-in
9.2/10
Communication
9.8/10
Location
9.2/10
Listing accuracy
Reviews
10/10 Excellent
Crystal E.
10 Jul 2025
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Relaxing
Crystal E.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2025
4/10 Poor
Verified traveller
21 Sept 2025
Liked: Cleanliness
Disliked: Check-in, listing accuracy
Verified traveller
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025
10/10 Excellent
June M.
29 Apr 2025
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Our stay
June M.
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025
10/10 Excellent
Brian Y.
30 May 2024
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Good location
Brian Y.
Stayed 1 night in May 2024
10/10 Excellent
Craig H.
15 Jun 2024
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Very nice accommodations in Sturgeon Bay
Craig H.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2024
10/10 Excellent
Erin H.
30 Nov 2024
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Thanksgiving’24
Erin H.
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2024
10/10 Excellent
Patrick P.
17 Jul 2023
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Good location
Patrick P.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2023
10/10 Excellent
Maxine D.
22 Aug 2023
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
family vaca
Maxine D.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2023
10/10 Excellent
Crystal E.
15 Oct 2024
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Beautiful!
Crystal E.
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2024
10/10 Excellent
Erica T.
15 Sept 2024
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Good place.
Erica T.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2024
10/10 Excellent
Annie L.
5 Jun 2023
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Beautiful Stay!
Annie L.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2023
10/10 Excellent
Cassandra M.
30 Jul 2023
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
So relaxing
Cassandra M.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2023
10/10 Excellent
Chris D.
20 Oct 2023
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Relaxing and enjoyable
Chris D.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2023
10/10 Excellent
Toni A.
22 Jul 2023
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Charming Cottage
Toni A.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2023
8/10 Good
Mary W.
9 Sept 2019
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
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Mary W.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2019
10/10 Excellent
Carol
24 Oct 2024
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities, communication
Carol
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2024
10/10 Excellent
Nathan P.
13 Oct 2023
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Wonderful
Nathan P.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2023
8/10 Good
Tracy K.
14 Jun 2023
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Lakeside
Tracy K.
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2023
10/10 Excellent
Tiago M.
20 May 2023
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Fun weekend
Tiago M.
Stayed 1 night in May 2023
10/10 Excellent
Sue P.
15 Oct 2023
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Girls weekend
Sue P.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2023
10/10 Excellent
Stephanie E.
2 Oct 2023
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great stay!
Stephanie E.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2023
10/10 Excellent
Lisa R.
27 Aug 2023
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Saturday Night on the Bay
Lisa R.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2023
6/10 Okay
John S.
18 Aug 2023
Disliked: Listing accuracy
NICE
John S.
Stayed 5 nights in Aug 2023
8/10 Good
Lou S.
13 Jul 2023
Liked: Check-in, communication, location
Short Stay
Lou S.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2023
About the host
Hosted by Mike Bleck
Born and raised in Sturgeon Bay. I am a working singer songwriter. I have written many songs on steelbridgeradio.com ( a free online radio station that boasts over 2000 songs written and recorded here in Sturgeon Bay). I am also an on call wedding bartender. I imagine you get a pretty good idea of who we are when you stay here. We're living' the dream! I bought half of this cottage from my sister in 2008 after my father passed, and again from my ex-wife in 2011. We are hoping this new venture takes some of the burden off our monthly mortgage, utility, and maintenance expenses as well as giving us an opportunity to upgrade appliances and furnishings (and the roof). Thank you again for choosing to stay with us!!
Why they chose this property
My father was a teacher (like me) and bought this little fishing cottage in 1986 to dock his fishing boat and rented it to sailors, painters, ship builders, and working musicians for many years until he moved here in his retirement. He was also a charter fishing captain and restaurant owner. The cottage sometimes serves as a recording studio. Many local. regional, and national musicians have stayed here. The property has lots of local lore.
What makes this property unique
Fishermen love it for the location and charts, musicians love it for the instruments, kids love it for the games and close access to the park, families love it for the fire pit and water view, couples love the short walking distance to shops, restaurants, and the private sundeck. There's lots to love here. Welcome!
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