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Reviews
9.2 out of 10
Wonderful
2 bedrooms2 bathroomsSleeps 4
Popular amenities
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Sturgeon Bay, WI
- Place, Whitefish Dunes State Park11 min drive
- Place, Clark Lake13 min drive
- Place, Sturgeon Bay Ship Canal Lighthouse14 min drive
Rooms & beds
2 bedrooms (sleeps 4)
Bedroom 1
1 Queen Bed
Bedroom 2
1 Queen Bed
Convertible bed(s)
1 Queen Bed
2 bathrooms
Bathroom 1
Bathtub or shower · Toilet
Bathroom 2
Toilet · Shower only
Spaces
Deck or patio
Porch or lanai
Kitchen
Dining area
About this property
Cozy Cottage Now Booking all Dates! Winter included!
ONLY 3.5 HOURS FROM THE NORTHERN SUBURBS OF CHICAGO!! Sturgeon Bay is as much as an hour closer and more convenient than many other Door County towns. In fact, from 94/294 all the way to Sturgeon Bay is now all (at least) four-lane highway.
Imagine yourself in this clean and upscale cottage in the woods across the street from Lake Michigan's beaches.................
Hidden Glidden Cottage is a charming and clean and cozy two-bedroom, two bathroom cottage romantically hidden behind a sand dune on scenic Glidden Drive, east of Sturgeon Bay in beautiful Door County, Wisconsin! Glidden Drive meanders peacefully along the Lake Michigan shore. The house is nestled in the woods across the street from the lake and you have beach access rights to a wonderful sandy beach only 250 steps up the road.
You will find that the private, picturesque location boasts decks on all sides of the house, as well as a peaceful screened porch. Since this is our family vacation home, you will find it equipped with all of the niceties and conveniences we like to find when we arrive. In the kitchen you have a microwave oven, full-size oven/stove, full-size refrigerator, disposal, toaster, blender, coffee maker & grinder, small food grinder, pots & pans, glasses, plates, bowls, cups, cutlery, etc. In the main bedroom you have a pillow-top queen-size bed, attached full bath with marble-topped vanity, a Toto toilet and a bathtub, and a television with Roku. The second bedroom features a queen-size bed, a television with Roku and small, secluded and private outdoor deck with a porch swing. Both beds are furnished with upscale linens for your comfort. The guest bath features a cheerful sunflower motif and a walk-in shower. The bedrooms have Berber carpet. The great room has Hickory hard-wood floors.
The kitchen is conveniently located in a corner of the great room, which also includes a dining area with a rustic table for six as well as a lounging area in front of a large, wood-burning, fieldstone fireplace. There is a CD/Cassette stereo as well as a television over the fireplace. We have also included a small selection of games and books for your enjoyment. The sofa in the great room is a queen-size sleeper with a memory foam mattress. Off to the north of the great room, through French doors, is the peaceful screened porch, which is furnished with comfortable white wicker furniture. Through the wall of windows to the east of the great room is a large deck with adirondak lounging furniture and dining chairs and a table, as well as a gas grill--perfect for outdoor dining and also for curling up in the sun or shade (depending on time of day) with a good book! Nature lovers will adore the view, and there are bird feeders near the deck, as well as a bird bath.
For your convenience, there are a full-size washing machine and dryer in the closet adjacent to the entry hall. There are beach towels in the linen closet, and the garage is equipped with beach chairs and toys, tennis racquets, an ocean kayak, a basketball and a couple of children's bicycles.
The rental fee includes all listed conveniences, normal cleaning (no dishes or pots left in the sink), washing of used linens and towels (one set per person staying), and WiFi. We request a Damage/Breakage Deposit, which will be returned to you after the house has been turned over in good condition and we have received the keys back in the mail (if applicable).
No Smoking & No Pets, Please.
NOTE: BEGINNING MAY, 2022, THERE IS A FIVE NIGHT MINIMUM BOOKING During the peak season.
Keywords: Vacation Home
Imagine yourself in this clean and upscale cottage in the woods across the street from Lake Michigan's beaches.................
Hidden Glidden Cottage is a charming and clean and cozy two-bedroom, two bathroom cottage romantically hidden behind a sand dune on scenic Glidden Drive, east of Sturgeon Bay in beautiful Door County, Wisconsin! Glidden Drive meanders peacefully along the Lake Michigan shore. The house is nestled in the woods across the street from the lake and you have beach access rights to a wonderful sandy beach only 250 steps up the road.
You will find that the private, picturesque location boasts decks on all sides of the house, as well as a peaceful screened porch. Since this is our family vacation home, you will find it equipped with all of the niceties and conveniences we like to find when we arrive. In the kitchen you have a microwave oven, full-size oven/stove, full-size refrigerator, disposal, toaster, blender, coffee maker & grinder, small food grinder, pots & pans, glasses, plates, bowls, cups, cutlery, etc. In the main bedroom you have a pillow-top queen-size bed, attached full bath with marble-topped vanity, a Toto toilet and a bathtub, and a television with Roku. The second bedroom features a queen-size bed, a television with Roku and small, secluded and private outdoor deck with a porch swing. Both beds are furnished with upscale linens for your comfort. The guest bath features a cheerful sunflower motif and a walk-in shower. The bedrooms have Berber carpet. The great room has Hickory hard-wood floors.
The kitchen is conveniently located in a corner of the great room, which also includes a dining area with a rustic table for six as well as a lounging area in front of a large, wood-burning, fieldstone fireplace. There is a CD/Cassette stereo as well as a television over the fireplace. We have also included a small selection of games and books for your enjoyment. The sofa in the great room is a queen-size sleeper with a memory foam mattress. Off to the north of the great room, through French doors, is the peaceful screened porch, which is furnished with comfortable white wicker furniture. Through the wall of windows to the east of the great room is a large deck with adirondak lounging furniture and dining chairs and a table, as well as a gas grill--perfect for outdoor dining and also for curling up in the sun or shade (depending on time of day) with a good book! Nature lovers will adore the view, and there are bird feeders near the deck, as well as a bird bath.
For your convenience, there are a full-size washing machine and dryer in the closet adjacent to the entry hall. There are beach towels in the linen closet, and the garage is equipped with beach chairs and toys, tennis racquets, an ocean kayak, a basketball and a couple of children's bicycles.
The rental fee includes all listed conveniences, normal cleaning (no dishes or pots left in the sink), washing of used linens and towels (one set per person staying), and WiFi. We request a Damage/Breakage Deposit, which will be returned to you after the house has been turned over in good condition and we have received the keys back in the mail (if applicable).
No Smoking & No Pets, Please.
NOTE: BEGINNING MAY, 2022, THERE IS A FIVE NIGHT MINIMUM BOOKING During the peak season.
Keywords: Vacation Home
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Amenities
Kitchen
Washing machine
Dryer
Free WiFi
Air conditioning
Outdoor space
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Children
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Pets
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Smoking is not permitted
Important information
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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
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About the area
Sturgeon Bay
Located in Sturgeon Bay, this cottage is on a lake. The area's natural beauty can be seen at Lake Michigan and Whitefish Dunes State Park, while Third Avenue Playhouse and Miller Art Museum are cultural highlights. The Farm and The Garden Door are also worth visiting. Make sure you get close to the area's animals with activities such as game walks and birdwatching.

Sturgeon Bay, WI
What's nearby
- Whitefish Dunes State Park - 11 min drive - 9.7 km
- Clark Lake - 13 min drive - 10.8 km
- Sturgeon Bay Ship Canal Lighthouse - 14 min drive - 14.7 km
- Door County Historical Museum - 15 min drive - 16.2 km
- Sturgeon Bay Bridge - 16 min drive - 17.0 km
Getting around
Restaurants
- Culver's - 13 min drive
- Institute Saloon - 14 min drive
- The Mill Supper Club - 14 min drive
- Donny's Glidden Lodge Restaurant - 7 min drive
- Happy Hour Bar And Grill - 12 min drive
Frequently asked questions
Reviews
9.2
Wonderful
Reviews are presented in chronological order, subject to a moderation process, and verified unless otherwise labelled.
Learn moreOpens in a new window8.8/10
Cleanliness
10/10
Check-in
9.8/10
Communication
9.6/10
Location
9.4/10
Listing accuracy
Reviews
28 Jul 2025
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2025
10/10 Excellent
Stephanie C.
18 Jul 2025
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Stephanie C.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2025
8/10 Good
John B.
22 Sept 2025
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
John B.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2025
10/10 Excellent
Martin J.
20 Jul 2025
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Glidden
Martin J.
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2025
8/10 Good
Roseanne F.
13 Sept 2025
Liked: Check-in, communication
Disliked: Listing accuracy
Roseanne F.
Stayed 7 nights in Sep 2025
10/10 Excellent
Vern R.
14 Oct 2024
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Fall folage
Vern R.
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2024
10/10 Excellent
Kelsey K.
8 Oct 2023
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Wonderful!
Kelsey K.
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2023
10/10 Excellent
Neal B.
26 Jun 2022
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
An amazing spot for a getaway
Neal B.
Stayed 5 nights in Jun 2022
10/10 Excellent
LaVelle M.
12 Aug 2021
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Really quiet neighborhood.
LaVelle M.
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2021
10/10 Excellent
Verified traveller
3 Aug 2024
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Door County
Verified traveller
Stayed 5 nights in Jul 2024
8/10 Good
A guest from Manchester, MO M.
31 Jul 2023
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, listing accuracy
Couldn't get fox business on tv. Navigating tv was a little more complicated than our spectrum at ho
A guest from Manchester, MO M.
Stayed 9 nights in Jul 2023
This review was submitted before 2018 and can't be verified.
10/10 Excellent
Penny O.
23 Aug 2016
Hidden Glidden is Cozy and Relaxing.
Penny O.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2016
6/10 Okay
Marcia P.
6 Sept 2024
Liked: Check-in, communication, location
Hidden cottage
Marcia P.
Stayed 9 nights in Aug 2024
8/10 Good
Anika N.
6 Aug 2020
Liked: Check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Cottage in the woods
Anika N.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2020
This review was submitted before 2018 and can't be verified.
10/10 Excellent
6 Aug 2011
Simply Awesome!!!
This review was submitted before 2018 and can't be verified.
4/10 Poor
Jane C.
22 Jun 2017
Was not the right home for our family
Jane C.
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2017
6/10 Okay
Kris or Jay L.
15 Oct 2025
Liked: Check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Disliked: Cleanliness
Kris or Jay L.
Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2025
10/10 Excellent
Gisela B.
15 Sept 2024
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Die Cottage ist ein ruhiger, sehr gemütliches Haus für 4 Personen.
Gisela B.
Stayed 6 nights in Sep 2024
10/10 Excellent
Curtis M.
26 Nov 2022
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great Door County House
Curtis M.
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2022
10/10 Excellent
Joseph L.
27 Oct 2022
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Nice cottage in Door County
Joseph L.
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2022
8/10 Good
Savitri S.
23 Oct 2022
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Cute, comfortable and cozy cabin
Savitri S.
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2022
8/10 Good
sandra s.
26 Sept 2022
Liked: Check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Rustic cottage
sandra s.
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2022
10/10 Excellent
Sue W.
12 Sept 2022
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Awesome Hidden Gem
Sue W.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2022
10/10 Excellent
Karon W.
21 Jun 2022
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Peaceful Cottage
Karon W.
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2022
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Cheryl F.
25 Oct 2021
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Charming
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Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2021
About the host
Hosted by Kevin Forrest
My wife and I and our two young adult daughters live in the northern suburbs of Chicago. We would love to have you and your family as our guests in our home away from home.
Why they chose this property
My family and I have traveled to Door County since I was a child. My wife and daughters so loved spending time at my parents' home down the road, that we all decided that we wanted to own our very own slice of paradise.
What makes this property unique
We enjoy the very homey feeling that our property has. It is a very comfortable home with many places for relaxation.
Languages:
English
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