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Family cottage on the water in Door County. Water toys for adults and kids.

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House waterside
Sparky
Relax
Water view
House waterside

Reviews

9.2 out of 10
Wonderful
4 bedrooms2 bathroomsSleeps 8

Popular amenities

  • On beach
  • Patio
  • Toys
  • Barbecue grill
  • Air-conditioning
  • Pet-friendly

Explore the area

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Sturgeon Bay, WI
  • Place, Snake Island
    ‪4 min drive‬
  • Place, Hi-Cliff Park
    ‪14 min drive‬
  • Place, Potawatomi State Park
    ‪15 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

4 bedrooms (sleeps 8)

Bedroom 1

1 Queen Bed

Bedroom 2

1 Double Bed

Bedroom 3

1 King Bed

Bedroom 4

1 King Bed

2 bathrooms

Bathroom 1

Soap · Towels provided · Toilet · Shower only · Shampoo

Bathroom 2

Soap · Towels provided · Bathtub or shower · Toilet · Shampoo

Spaces

Deck or patio
Kitchen
Separate dining area
Outdoor play area
Garden
Dining area

About this property

Family cottage on the water in Door County. Water toys for adults and kids.

Make your Door County vacation unforgettable! Located on the shores of Sand Bay, our cottage offers a variety of activities like boating, kayaking, paddle boarding, and pedal boating. Feel free to use the dryer for your swim clothes. Enjoy the outdoors all day with a charcoal grill for cooking and a full kitchen inside. With heat and AC on both floors, you'll be comfortable year-round.
Feeling adventurous? Explore the Door Peninsula for endless activities. Visit www.doorcounty.com for more information. There's a TV and DVD player upstairs for movies or kids' shows. In winter, enjoy skiing, snowshoeing, ice skating, ice fishing, and snowmobiling.
Note: The beach changes nearly daily depending on wind/water level/temperature. We cannot guarantee there will not be weeds.
Note: You may notice the water has a slight odor and yellow tinge due to the local ecology. It's safe, but we provide filtered and bottled water in the kitchen for cooking and drinking.
Our prices include all fees. No hidden fees.

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House Rules

Check in after 4:00 PM

Minimum age to rent: 24

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

Pets allowed: dogs and cats (limit 2 total)

You are expected to clean up after your pets.

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Smoking

Smoking is not permitted

Quiet time 9PM-8AM. Noise complaints may result in eviction. No refund. Stay on the property. The neighboring dock/pier is strictly off limits.

Additional fees will be imposed if pet hair/waste is not cleaned up. Unattended pets to be crated.

Important information

You need to know

Property # 3808310vb
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 first aid kit

About the area

Sturgeon Bay

Located in Sturgeon Bay, this cottage is in a rural area and on the beach. Potawatomi State Park and IdleWild Golf Club are worth checking out if an activity is on the agenda, while those looking for area attractions can visit Door County Maritime Museum and Third Avenue Playhouse. The Garden Door and The Farm are also worth visiting. Take in the nearby slopes with cross-country skiing and skiing, or try out other outdoor activities such as ice skating and sledging.
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Sturgeon Bay, WI

What's nearby

  • Snake Island - 4 min drive - 2.6 km
  • Hi-Cliff Park - 14 min drive - 9.4 km
  • Potawatomi State Park - 15 min drive - 9.0 km
  • Sherwood Point Lighthouse - 17 min drive - 12.2 km
  • Sturgeon Bay Bridge - 20 min drive - 15.6 km

Restaurants

  • ‪McDonald's - ‬19 min drive
  • ‪Renard's Cheese - ‬20 min drive
  • ‪Morning Glory Restaurant - ‬19 min drive
  • ‪Starbucks - ‬19 min drive
  • ‪Greystone Castle - ‬19 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Family cottage on the water in Door County. Water toys for adults and kids. pet-friendly?

Yes, this property allows cats and dogs (limit 2 total).

How much is parking at Family cottage on the water in Door County. Water toys for adults and kids.?

On-site parking is available at the property.

What time is check-in at Family cottage on the water in Door County. Water toys for adults and kids.?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Family cottage on the water in Door County. Water toys for adults and kids.?

Checkout is at 10:00 AM.

Where is Family cottage on the water in Door County. Water toys for adults and kids. located?

Nestled on the beach, this Sturgeon Bay cottage is within 1 mi (2 km) of Snake Island and Lake Michigan. IdleWild Golf Club and Potawatomi State Park are also within 6 miles (10 km).

Reviews

9.2

Wonderful

Reviews are presented in chronological order, subject to a moderation process, and verified unless otherwise labelled.
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Rating 10 - Excellent. 17 out of 25 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 6 out of 25 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 2 out of 25 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 25 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 25 reviews

9.0/10

Cleanliness

9.8/10

Check-in

9.8/10

Communication

9.8/10

Location

9.4/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

Verified

10/10 Excellent

Jodi K.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
We really liked this place. Some aspects may be a bit outdated, but very comfortable and clean with room to spread out. Plenty of supplies—everything you might need. Tons of outdoor toys/chairs/water gear and it was all in good condition. We liked the location for exploring Door County and loved being right on the water. Communication with host was easy. Would definitely recommend!
Stayed 3 nights in May 2026
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Lisa F.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
We could see water on both sides from the property. Great for dog walks around the neighborhood. Had all the kitchen tools we needed. Very responsive hosts!
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2026
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Jenelle P.

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

Wonderful location

Loved our stay! Location was great, nice and quiet. Had everything we needed there and more. Enjoyed using the paddle board and kayaks!
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2025
Verified

8/10 Good

LeRoy K.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
The view of the lake great. Morning sunrise was amazing. Beds were great for sleeping!
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

David M.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Everything was great and the house certainly had everything we needed to use. Getting a hold of Dan was very easy and he was very helpful.
Potawatomi State Park reconstructed tower.
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Elizabeth D.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
We had the best time as a family on this property. The house is right on the lake and exactly as described. Close enough to Door County tourist spots yet far away from the crowds to enjoy the peace and serenity.
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Victoria B.

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

Family stay

The perfect place for a family to relax and enjoy the lake Hoping to return sometime
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2024
Verified

8/10 Good

David and Donna G.

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

Nice place

We loved the location, house roominess, well stocked. Overall great. There were a few cosmetic things that I shared with our host. Nice place.
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Joseph L.

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

Great property!

This is a great space for larger families to spend time together. Not far from many activities and sights!
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Peter W.

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

Door County

Every thing about our stay was wonderful!
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2024
Response from VrboOwner on 24 Aug 2024
Thanks so much Peter!
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Samantha

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

Relaxing Stay

The property was very clean and was a nice mix of new and old. We were very happy with all of the water items included along with a bunch of yard games and board games! The neighborhood is quaint and quiet and located not too far from Sturgeon Bay. The lake view was absolutely gorgeous and it was an added bonus that pets are allowed since my lab loves the water! We would definitely stay here again!
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Alison L.

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

Gals weekend

Great house to stay in when visiting Door Co. Owner was very responsive to any questions . House was clean, had everything and then some and in a very quiet location
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Jordan M.

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

Family getaway

Nice house with lots of space inside and out for the kids to let out energy. Has everything at the house you could need. Close to town and the neighborhood was quiet and easy to get around. Dan was friendly and made sure we had a great stay
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2024
Verified

8/10 Good

Hunter S.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location
Overall good. The two kings were more in the same room than two different ones. Not usually big issue but with two little ones there it created some tougher sleeping arrangements
Stayed 7 nights in May 2025
Verified

6/10 Okay

Thomas W.

Liked: Check-in, communication, location
Propr Mngr Dan was spot on with info and access codes. Flawless performance. The property however, is past its prime. The shore photo taken from the water was not accurate, Two to three foot tall weeds covered the beach. Swimming area is almost totally covered with water vegetation. A/C, appliances and fans were good. Rooms were "clean" but we expected a bit better.
Stayed 9 nights in Jul 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Robert D.

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

Great place for family

We had a great stay. The place was clean, and there were plenty of towels, sheets, and blankets. I even found coffee supplies. Dan quickly responded to all questions. We loved the location. Make your morning coffee and watch the sun rise over the lake from your private bit of shoreline. It was a convenient drive to everywhere we wanted to go, but had an out in the woods feel. I would have zero hesitations about returning.
Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

KAREN J.

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

Reunion

Very nice property somewhat wheelchair accessible some doorways too narrow for motorized wheelchair as was bathroom on main floor. Otherwise very comfortable
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2024
Verified

8/10 Good

Nancy W.

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

Door Co Getaway

Loved all the space, nice area outside right on the water. TV very limited unless you subscribe. Wish the water quality would have been better. Smelled bad and was discolored probably because of location on the water. Beautiful area for taking a walk and beautiful sunrises.
Stayed 5 nights in Oct 2024
Verified

8/10 Good

Shirley I.

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

Great

The quality of the indoor water was poor so we used bottled water for cooking and drinking. There is no beach, so we could not use the boats provided as 2 of us were 80+, one 60. three females and one male 30 year old. We were mother, sister, daughter and grandson. It was in a good location to get around the whole penninsula. The beds were very comfortable and we enjoyed the sunrises over the water.
Stayed 7 nights in Sep 2024
Response from VrboOwner on 26 Sept 2024
Thanks for the feedback Shirley. Sorry you could not use the water crafts. Indeed the shoreline is rocky until you get out several yards to a nice sandy bottom. I can see where it would be a struggle for some. I am sorry you were not satisfied with that and will try to better word it on the VRBO page. The kitchen sink does have a filtered water system. I will double check the filter status. Thanks again for staying!
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Caris W.

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

Beautiful location

We enjoyed our stay at Cozy Cottage as a family of 6. It was spacious and the location was great. The side of the house facing the water is all windows and 20 feet from the water. You also get a lake view of the other bay from the front of the house including the sunset. The cottage is nicer than it looks in the photos. I appreciated that the cottage is clearly a beloved family home and I loved seeing the things they’ve collected over the years. The kitchen was also well equipped and easy to cook in. Sturgeon Bay is only 15 minutes away and has great coffee shops and antique/thrift stores. We will try to come back!
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2024
Verified

8/10 Good

Cary M.

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

Excellent location for fishing

The property is very nice. It looks like a quaint family cottage with a newer large addition. Everything worked perfectly and the views are gorgeous. Lakeside is on Sand Bay, and a few hundred yards in front is Riley Bay. Water on two sides. Property is within 15 minutes of our two favorite boat ramps to fish the Sturgeon Bay Area. Beds and amenities all good and the property manager is very responsive. Great place for families or fisherman. Twenty steps out the door and your toes are in Sand Bay. We are definitely going back. Plenty of room for our whole family.
Stayed 4 nights in May 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Debbie F.

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

Perfect Family House!!

This property is just down the street from us. We were having a family reunion so I rented this house for overflow guests. Two adults and four children aged 4-10 stayed at this property and they could not have been more delighted. It is very kid friendly, very clean, and decorated in a charming cottage style. The kids LOVED the layout of the house, especially the upstairs with the two huge beds and couch and plenty of play area to enjoy the multitude of games and puzzles that were available. I don’t think the kitchen was used for much because the meals were all prepared and eaten at our house, but it looked like it had everything you could need or want to prepare meals. Check in and out was simple, the host manager was informative and good about communicating. My guests enjoyed their stay so much that they asked if we could do it again next year. My great nephew announced that he wanted to stay 75 more nights! If you have kids or if you don’t, it would be hard to find a better place to stay.
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2024
Verified

6/10 Okay

Ann M.

Liked: Location
Disliked: Cleanliness, communication
The property was nice and met our needs. It definitely was more of a cabin than a home. We had a 2 mo infant with us. We were changing her on bed and she piddled some before we got the next diaper to catch the rest. Some went through the sheet and onto the waterproof pad. We stripped the bed, the mattress was not wet. We put the wet linen into the wash pile. There is no washing machine. Two days after we left we get a note saying we were being billed for urine soaked mattress and mattress pad that took extra cleaning. The property manager Dan was rude even as we acknowledged the wet linen and pad, but the mattress was never wet. We had no way to clean the linens. He made several comments about “piss” being all over mattress and why would his cleaner lie. We don’t know why, but we were not the ones lying here. We’re decent people we wouldn’t leave a “soaked” mattress. We even went over and helped the neighbor get his lawn tractor get unstuck from the beach. There were things we would not have mentioned and let go but after the property manager was so rude we will share more. There must have been quite some time between renters or they have terrible cleaners. There were spider webs everywhere, in corners, bathrooms, along the ceilings and from the walls to the decorations and appliances. You can use the outdoor equipment but be sure to clean out the black water and dead frogs. I’m sure the property owner is a nice lady, but she needs a new property manager and cleaners.
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Amber S.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Our family came here over Memorial Day weekend to fish and had a great time. We had our dog with us and he liked being by the water. The views are pretty, being right on the water. Neighborhood was nice for taking the dog on a walk. Not too far from town and the various boat launches.House was clean and had plenty of space. Good communication with the property manager.
Stayed 4 nights in May 2026
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Kris B.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Stayed 5 nights in Jun 2025

About the host

Hosted by Dan Krauel

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I am a Door County native and started managing properties a few years ago. I quickly discovered that I really love it. Helping others with their getaways is something I truly enjoy. I understand how important vacation time is and strive to help others get the most out of their vacations.

Why they chose this property

Southern Door County is my favorite. It boasts wonderful shorelines and fantastic views, but without the sheer number of people that northern Door sees. You can always travel up the peninsula to explore all that Door County has to offer. However, if you prefer your own space, just relax in the peace and tranquility of Cozy Cove Cottage.

What makes this property unique

Experience a classic Door County waterfront cottage vibes with plenty of space both inside and out. The cottage features charming decor, including a cozy electric fireplace that adds to its inviting atmosphere during the cooler months. In summer sit by the water and let the world pass you by. Relax, unwind and recharge.

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