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A City Cottage in the heart of Sturgeon Bay

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Reviews

9.8 out of 10
Exceptional
1 bedroom1 bathroomSleeps 2380 sq ft

Popular amenities

  • Free Wi-Fi
  • Air-conditioning
  • Outdoor space
  • Parking available

Explore the area

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Sturgeon Bay, WI
  • Place, Door County Historical Museum
    ‪1 min walk‬
  • Place, Third Avenue Playhouse
    ‪3 min walk‬
  • Place, Sturgeon Bay Bridge
    ‪6 min walk‬

Rooms & beds

1 bedroom (sleeps 2)

Bedroom 1

1 Queen Bed

1 bathroom

Bathroom 1

Spaces

Garden

About this property

A City Cottage in the heart of Sturgeon Bay

With the vintage charm and updated comforts of home this cozy little carriage house renovated into a city cottage will surely hold a special place in your heart. Leave your car parked and enjoy a walk around the bridge and our three shopping disticts.

This unit requires stairs and is considered a tiny home.

DCTZ | **3556165117**
State Permit | CKRA-AB6SSC

The courtyard is shared space between the retail spaces, yourself and then the other guests renting the City Apartment across the courtyard. Please be respectful of all parties looking to enjoy the space.

It is literally in the heart of Historic Downtown. You can walk to all the great shops, restaurant and watering holes in a matter of seconds. Or enjoy a stroll over the historic Steelbridge and enjoy more shops, eatery's or our local maritime museum!

Guests will have exclusive access to the City Cottage

Courtyard is shared between two rentals and our business owner.

For the safety and security of guests and the business owner, there is one exterior camera facing the courtyard.


This sweet little space has all the amenities of your own apartment/home just scaled down to fit into just shy of 400 square feet!

While the space is small and cozy and located in an alley, we have tried hard to create an oasis within the boundaries of our property line. You can relax in the courtyard and enjoy the night sky strung with colored lights and comfy chairs. Or take a stroll down to the waters edge (morning or night) just a few short blocks away.

Please note that the bedroom and bathroom are like tiny house living. The bedroom does fit a queen size bed and room to walk around on either side along with space for luggage and anything that needs to be hung. The bathroom has been referred to as a European sized bathroom. There is a full tiled shower with a seat to allow for more head room as the space is as unique as the old carriage house itself. Tall folks (6' +) just be aware, it may be more comfortable to sit and shower than stand.

You won't need public transit as everything is within walking distance, rain or shine!
Our prices include all fees. No hidden fees.

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Amenities

Free WiFi
Air conditioning
Outdoor space
Parking available

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House Rules

Check in after 4:00 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

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

This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business or profession.
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, a first aid kit and a deadlock
Property Registration Number 35-56-1651-17
If you cancel your booking, you'll be subject to the host's cancellation policy. In accordance with UK consumer law, property booking services are not subject to the right of withdrawal.

About the area

Sturgeon Bay

Located in Sturgeon Bay, this apartment is in the city centre. Potawatomi 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. Third Avenue Playhouse and Door County Maritime Museum are also worth visiting.
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Sturgeon Bay, WI

What's nearby

  • Door County Historical Museum - 1 min walk - 0.0 km
  • Margaret Lockwood Gallery - 2 min walk - 0.2 km
  • Third Avenue Playhouse - 3 min walk - 0.3 km
  • Sturgeon Bay Bridge - 6 min walk - 0.6 km
  • Door County Maritime Museum - 13 min walk - 1.1 km

Restaurants

  • ‪5th and Jefferson Coffee House - ‬6 min walk
  • ‪Starboard Brewing Company - ‬3 min walk
  • ‪Scaturo's Baking Co & Cafe - ‬19 min walk
  • ‪Kitty O'Reillys Irish Pub - ‬15 min walk
  • ‪Sturgeon Bay Yacht Harbor - ‬3 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is A City Cottage in the heart of Sturgeon Bay pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

How much does it cost to stay at A City Cottage in the heart of Sturgeon Bay?

As of 19 Apr 2026, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at A City Cottage in the heart of Sturgeon Bay on 30 Jun 2026 start from £93, 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 at A City Cottage in the heart of Sturgeon Bay?

On-site parking is available at the property.

What time is check-in at A City Cottage in the heart of Sturgeon Bay?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at A City Cottage in the heart of Sturgeon Bay?

Checkout is at 10:00 AM.

Where is A City Cottage in the heart of Sturgeon Bay located?

Located in the heart of Sturgeon Bay, this apartment building is steps away from Door County Historical Museum, Miller Art Museum and Margaret Lockwood Gallery. Popelka Trenchard Glass and Third Avenue Playhouse are also within 5 minutes.

Reviews

9.8

Exceptional

Reviews are presented in chronological order, subject to a moderation process, and verified unless otherwise labelled.
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Rating 10 - Excellent. 25 out of 29 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 4 out of 29 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 0 out of 29 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 29 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 29 reviews

9.8/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Amenities

10/10

Property conditions & facilities

9.8/10

Check-in

9.8/10

Communication

9.8/10

Location

9.8/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

Verified

10/10 Excellent

george

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities, communication
if you are looking for a cute place in the downtown of Sturgeon bay, walkable to all stores and the river, also, it was a good starting point to exploring Door county.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Rachel H.

Liked: Cleanliness, communication, location, listing accuracy
Location and size of the apartment was perfect for our stay! We struggled a considerable amount with the automated lock on the door and received delayed responses from the host. Based on other reviews that seems out of the norm. I would definitely stay here again in the future.
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2026
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Grace T.

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

Mother daughter weekend

Cozy stay with easy access to all of door county
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2023
From a partner site

8/10 Good

Jan N.

Cozy and Quiet

I enjoyed my little home away from home at the City Cottage. I stayed 3 nights. If I was going to be in the area I would stay there again. It was nice and quiet and the wifi was reliable. Great location.
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Thomas B.

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

Amazing

Amazing little place to stay. In a great location for Door County. We loved the detail and charm of this cozy property! Would stay again when we return!
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Brandon O.

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

Quiet cottage feel

Quiet cottage feel in sturgeon bay, right downtown. It was a great place to stay while in town for work.
Stayed 5 nights in Apr 2023
Response from VrboOwner on 6 Sept 2023
Thank you for staying with us Brandon!
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Josef H.

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

Door County Stay

My partner and I stayed here for four nights total, and loved everything! The listing was accurate, and the place itself was tidy, clean, cozy, and fun! The great location made our trip so easy, and we would not hesitate to come back!
Stayed 4 nights in Jan 2023
Response from VrboOwner on 30 Mar 2023
Thanks Josef, we love our little city cottage and always love reading when others do to! Come back anytime. :)
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Scott B.

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

Easy and Fun

Cozy and comfortable and located right in town for easy walking everywhere.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Kathy H.

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

great location

property was true to description.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2022
Response from VrboOwner on 6 Sept 2023
Thanks Kathy!
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Morgan B.

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

Cute place!

It was super quaint and cute! Not a ton of space but perfectly suitable for 1-2 people! We enjoyed our stay and loved how close it was to everything in downtown!
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2023
From a partner site

10/10 Excellent

Susan B.

Cozy Cottage

The place was just as described. Kelly was extremely helpful and very responsive. The location was perfect for my visit.
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Jane R.

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

Door County Fall Adventure

Wonderful
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Michele P.

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

Back Alley Beauty

Perfect vacation getaway in magical locale. Loved, loved, loved❤
Stayed 6 nights in May 2023
Response from VrboOwner on 6 Sept 2023
Thanks for the sweet review Michele!
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Scott N.

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

Wonderful couple's retreat

The unit is small, but well organized and managed. Right in the middle of downtown making most things accessible by foot. Mgmt was responsive and kind. I highly recommend.
Stayed 4 nights in May 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Ellen A.

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

Cozy with the perfect location

The place was adorable and cozy! We were in a perfect location and could walk to confectioneries, restaurants, shops, and a bookstore. The rest of Door County was easy driving distance. The hosts were also responsive when we had a question!
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Kathleen P.

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

weekend

Cozy cottage
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Kevin R.

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

City apartment

Nice
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Tom K.

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

Downtown Sturgeon Bay vibe

My wife and I enjoyed our stay at the city cottage near downtown Sturgeon Bay. It was nice to be able to walk to nearby coffee shops, retail stores and restaurants. Downtown Sturgeon Bay is underrated in Door county as a place to visit/enjoy. We would recommend this property to others.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Lin H.

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

Great cottage, great neighborhood

We loved our stay at the cottage. Perfect size to be a home base--neighborhood was walkable and everything you needed was right there. Bed wasn't too comfortable but everything besides that was great. Thank you so much!
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Taylor Rose P.

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

Just the absolute cutest

I booked this property for an off-season excursion to Sturgeon Bay for a mother-daughter weekend. The location cannot be beat for easy-access to downtown Sturgeon Bay and the rest of the peninsula. The cottage was decorated so perfectly, all of the expected amenities were provided, and it was really nice having a designated parking spot. Loved this property!
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2024
Verified

8/10 Good

Brenda T.

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

Hassle free

Clean,cute carefree
Stayed 2 nights in May 2023
Response from VrboOwner on 6 Sept 2023
Thanks for staying with us Brenda!
Verified

8/10 Good

Dana C.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
I didn't ask if this was a ground floor unit, my bad. When i got directions and key code, instructions mentioned stairs. We decided to give it a try. Great unit but stairs are steep and no banister of hand holds at top of stairs. It was obvious it would not work with my husband's bad back and my bad knees. I called Kelly, she got back with me right away. Once I explained situation, she refunded 4 of 5 nites and our deposit. She was great!
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025
Verified

8/10 Good

June S.

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

comfortable

The outdoor view was improved while we were there but was a surprising view when we arrived. It almost turned us away. The tiny cottage was very nice. The only difficulties were going up/down the steps. Going up when carrying anything heavy.. Going down we really needed to use the hand rail and it didn't reach the top step so we needed to bend over to reach it. we mention this only as a safety suggestion. The rest of the cottage was very nice and well furnished.
Stayed 5 nights in Jul 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Isaac Z.

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

Great for weekend getaway

Great weekend getaway spot, close to down town and drivable to all attractions in the county
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2022
Response from VrboOwner on 6 Sept 2023
Thanks for staying with us!
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Suanne K.

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

Fall door county

Great place to stay. Very clean! Great location.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2022
Response from VrboOwner on 6 Sept 2023
Thank you for the kind review Suanne!

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