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Retreat on a wooded lot within walking distance of downtown!

Charming two bedroom cottage on large wooded lot!

View from the front porch facing west toward the water.

Spacious eat in kitchen with stainless appliances and enameled cabinets.

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Exceptional

2 bedrooms1 bathroomSleeps 5840 sq ft

Popular amenities

Dryer
Parking available
Washer
Barbecue grill
Kitchen

Explore the area

Sister Bay, WI

Sister Bay Marina
‪13 min walk‬
Waterfront Park
‪15 min walk‬
Sister Bay Beach
‪20 min walk‬

Rooms & beds

2 bedrooms (sleeps 5)

Bedroom 1

1 Queen Bed

Bedroom 2

1 Double Bed and 1 Single Bed

1 bathroom

Bathroom 1

Towels provided · Bathtub or shower · Toilet · Hair dryer

Spaces

Deck or patio

Porch or lanai

Kitchen

Garden

About this property

Retreat on a wooded lot within walking distance of downtown!

Property features granite counters, slate appliances, air conditioning, and all updated furniture in scenic Door County! Located within walking distance to marina, parks, and public beach. Sister Bay offers the best restaurants, beer gardens, and nightlife on the peninsula! Or stay in to enjoy a private fire pit out back.

Property manager

Matthew Johnson

Premier Host

Languages

English

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Free WiFi

Air conditioning

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House Rules

Check in after 4:00 PM

Minimum age to rent: 21

Check out before 10:00 AM

Children

Children allowed: ages 0–17

Events

No events allowed

Pets

No pets allowed

Smoking

Smoking is not permitted

Please lock all doors and windows each time you leave the property.

Please respect our neighbors and reduce noise. Quiet hours are from 10:00 p.m. to 7:00 a.m.

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

On-site parties or group events are strictly prohibited

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 and a deadlock

About the area

Sister Bay

Located in Sister Bay, this holiday home is in the city centre and on the waterfront. Sister Bay Marina and Pirate's Cove Adventure Golf 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 Peninsula State Park. Make sure you get close to the area's animals with activities such as game walks and birdwatching.

Sister Bay, WI

What's nearby

Sister Bay Marina - 13 min walk - 1.1 km
Waterfront Park - 15 min walk - 1.3 km
Sister Bay Beach - 20 min walk - 1.7 km
Sister Bay Dog Park & Community Garden - 20 min walk - 1.7 km
Pirate's Cove Adventure Golf - 3 min drive - 2.2 km

Getting around

Green Bay, WI (GRB-Austin Straubel Intl.) - 104 min drive

Restaurants

‪Skip Stone Coffee Roasters - ‬14 min walk
‪Al Johnson's Swedish Restaurant and Butik - ‬14 min walk
‪Wild Tomato Sister Bay - ‬14 min walk
‪Wilson's Ice Cream Parlor - ‬10 min drive
‪Husby's Food & Spirits - ‬18 min walk

Frequently asked questions

Is Retreat on a wooded lot within walking distance of downtown! pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

What time is check-in at Retreat on a wooded lot within walking distance of downtown!?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Retreat on a wooded lot within walking distance of downtown!?

Checkout is at 10:00 AM.

Where is Retreat on a wooded lot within walking distance of downtown! located?

Located in the heart of Sister Bay, this holiday home is within a 15-minute walk of Sister Bay Marina and Lake Michigan. Waterfront Park and Sister Bay Beach are also within 1 mile (2 km).

Exceptional

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10/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Amenities

10/10

Property conditions & facilities

10/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

10/10

Location

10/10

Listing accuracy

10/10 Excellent

Brooks M.

19 Jul 2025

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

A sweet place to stay with my family. Good size for 2 adults, two small kids and a baby.

Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Linda C.

25 Jun 2025

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

Excellent

Very nice home, great location and host.

Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Bryan N.

13 Jul 2025

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

This cottage is absolutely amazing. Well kept up and modern and very close (but out of the way) of town. I often walked to get to the Bay Area and town. I would recommend this cottage to anyone.

Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Nanette M.

15 Jun 2025

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

First stay in Sister Bay

We loved the property! It was just a couple blocks off of the downtown strip and the water, but very quiet and had a real cottage feel with great updates. Really the best of both worlds because it was close to everything, but the little backyard was private and had a woodsy feel but close to lots of great places.

Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Courtney L.

11 Sept 2024

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

Nice Stay!

Such a great location and listing is as described. Quiet neighborhood and an easy walk to Sister Bay. Would recommend staying here.

Stayed 8 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Kate R.

17 Sept 2024

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

Love sister bay

Great couple days in door county

Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Tim W.

20 Jun 2023

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

Great place, Great location

Short walk to downtown Sister Bay and a great location overall on a quiet street.

Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2023

10/10 Excellent

Brandi Y.

3 Jul 2024

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

Comfortable, Clean, Close to town

House was comfortable and clean, plenty of extra blankets and pillows, and was easy to walk to town if we wanted.

Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Sarah G.

3 Sept 2024

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

Perfect for Families

This was an absolutely perfect rental for a small/young family! Amazing location and they really thought of everything. Extra towels and pillows and even a pack n play! Would definitely stay again!

Stayed 5 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Mark M.

26 Sept 2024

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

Sister Bay

Property as advertised. Clean and comfortable. Great location to walk to Sister Bay restaurants

Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Patricia K.

23 Sept 2024

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

Sept’24

Great homey location. Everything we needed right there.

Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

JULIE J.

24 Sept 2021

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

Amazing place

Perfect quiet get-away but within a easy walk of shops, restaurants and the marina. Everything you could ask for.

Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2021

10/10 Excellent

Hana S.

26 Jun 2023

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

Amazing location with everything you need!

This rental was perfect for our family. INCREDIBLE location and we loved walking to the restaurants and park in Sister Bay. Well equipped and CLEAN! We would definitely stay here again in the future.

Stayed 6 nights in Jun 2023

10/10 Excellent

Sheri E. D.

6 Sept 2023

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

Great Location!

Fabulous location, walking distance to downtown Sister Bay. House was clean and and well appointed. Nice quiet neighborhood.

Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

Cathy K.

1 Jul 2023

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

Wonderful place in Sister Bay!!

Totally updated cottage. Lots of amenities including grill, patio set, fire pit and wood. Quiet neighborhood but very close to Sister Bay. Would definitely stay here again!!!

Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2023

10/10 Excellent

Daniel O.

28 Jun 2023

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

June in door county

Great property and location. We enjoyed being so close to everything. Coffee was a short walk. Property was very clean and quiet.

Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2023

10/10 Excellent

Vicki S.

18 Sept 2023

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

Great home, great location

Very comfortable place to relax, sleep and decompress. Sister Bay is a great place to stay as it’s easy to get to any destination on the Peninsula from there. Good communication with homeowner and all of the home rules and expectations are clearly laid out.

Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2023

10/10 Excellent

Chad C.

29 Aug 2024

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

Perfect for our family!

We had a wonderful stay at Matthew's place. The location is perfect, just a hop skip jump from the lake and downtown sister bay. We really enjoyed being close enough to everything but just off the main drag so we could have privacy and quiet when needed. Everything was as described! We were comfortable with the amenities and new AC system. We easily had a bonfire one evening as well! We will most definitely consider using Matthew's place for our next Door County trip.

Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

21 May 2024

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

Lovely location! Cute house!

House was very clean. Looked very new. Excellently outfitted. Cute, quiet getaway. But very close to shops and restaurants. Cleanest rental that I have experienced. Could tell owners took a lot of effort to make sure guests had everything they needed. Will definitely come back.

Stayed 3 nights in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

Gregory B.

6 Aug 2023

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

Great location

If you want great location and access to all that upper Door County offers this might be the place. This cottage is clean, completely updated, well maintained and located with in walking distance of all the town's amenities. Sister Bay has plenty of great restaurants and bars. The cottage is 2 blocks from the lake and not far from all the state and county parks in Door county.

Stayed 5 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

John & Tracy H.

17 Oct 2021

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

Awesome

The property is exactly as shown in pictures and as stated in the description. The owners were quick to respond to questions. Check in was a breeze. Close to downtown Sister Bay.

Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2021

10/10 Excellent

Christine W., Germantown, WI

21 Jun 2022

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

Great location and comfortable cabin

We totally enjoyed our stay at this very comfortable home. Everything was clean and we had all of the conveniences of home, even a Keurig coffee maker. Loved to be able to sit outside on the deck and have a fire in the firepit to relax in the evening. A nice quiet neighborhood, yet within walking distance to downtown and restaurants. Thank you for sharing this cabin with us. We hope to be back again someday.

Stayed 6 nights in May 2022

10/10 Excellent

Carl M.

23 Oct 2023

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

Quiet retreat for the weekend.

We really enjoyed our stay and will definitely be back. Home was nicely finished and had all the amenities, and more, that we needed. Location was very convenient yet quiet. Everything was very clean and check in and out was simple as can be. Have to say the fall fall colors this year were amazing - best we've seen ever. Loved going to all our favorite restaurants and galleries. Love staying in Sister Bay since we spend almost all of our time on that end of the Peninsula. Thanks for everything to our hosts.

Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2023

10/10 Excellent

Marie W.

17 Jul 2023

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

Great cabin on a wooded lot near downtown

The cabin was clean, very well-appointed and in a great location! The only disappointment was that the air conditioning was not central - it was located in the main room. We were lucky that the week was cool or we may have had a warm bedroom (we prefer to sleep quite cool.) Other than that it met our expectations! The owner was also very accessible.

Stayed 6 nights in Jul 2023

8/10 Good

Daniel S.

28 Jun 2024

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

Our Intro to Door County

Our cottage was clean, comfortable, quiet, and close enough to town we walked through harbor every day. Back yard had privacy for bonfires and grilling. Enjoyed the firepit every night after a day of adventuring. There was a generous amount of firewood. The only suggestion I’ll make is for those who love to bonfire as we do, a shovel and fire poker would be found most useful to clean the pit and manage the fire. When we stay here again, we hope to find those useful items conveniently hung on an exterior shed wall.

Stayed 6 nights in Jun 2024

About the host

Hosted by Matthew Johnson

Born and raised in Sister Bay, I moved out to Minneapolis for college at the University of Minnesota. Upon graduation, I found a home and stayed in the Twin Cities. I enjoy outdoor activities like boating, snowboarding, and traveling with my family!

Why they chose this property

This home was build almost 50 years ago for my Great Grandma and has since been rented out by my grandparents in the summer to families and summer visitors. When the opportunity to own our little piece of Door County arose, we were so excited. We love vising family in the summer and enjoying all the parks, beaches, and wonderful things to do in Sister Bay.

What makes this property unique

Private fire pit and bike or walk to downtown Sister Bay. Nestled not far off the main road, it offers a peaceful setting in nature with the excellent access to the amenities of downtown. Enjoy shopping, restaurants, beer gardens, and plenty of night life!