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Private Wooded Cottage - 8 Min to Sister Bay

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A single-story house with a garage, a front porch with two chairs, and a flag.
A fire pit with three Adirondack chairs in a forest setting.
A living room with a sofa, two armchairs, a coffee table, and a ceiling fan.
An outdoor patio area with a wooden table and chairs, string lights, and a fire pit.
A recreational area with a foosball table, ping pong table, and a sofa.

Reviews

10 out of 10
Exceptional

Highlights

  • The great outdoors
    Guests love the outdoor space here.
  • Ping pong on-site
    A rare find — challenge friends and family to endless matches.
3 bedrooms2 bathroomsSleeps 7

Popular amenities

  • Barbecue grill
  • Air-conditioning
  • Refrigerator
  • Washing machine
  • Onsite parking available
  • Garden

Explore the area

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Ellison Bay, WI
  • Place, Europe Lake
    ‪4 min drive‬
  • Place, The Clearing Folk School
    ‪7 min drive‬
  • Place, Newport State Park
    ‪9 min drive‬

Where you'll sleep

3 bedrooms (sleeps 7)

Bedroom 1

1 Queen Bed

Bedroom 2

1 Queen Bed

Bedroom 3

2 Single Beds and 1 Single Futon

2 bathrooms

Bathroom 1

Bathroom 2

Spaces

Kitchen
Garden

About this property

Private Wooded Cottage - 8 Min to Sister Bay

Tucked among the trees in a peaceful, private setting, Birch Isle Cottage is your own little Door County hideaway — just 8 minutes from downtown Sister Bay and 5 minutes from Ellison Bay. In the fall, the wooded setting becomes especially cozy– crisp mornings, changing leaves, fires at night, and Sister Bay just minutes away.

Spend the day exploring Door County, hiking nearby parks, shopping in Sister Bay or enjoying dinner and drinks in town. Then come home to the quiet of the woods, gather around the private fire pit, sip a glass of wine on the patio or challenge the family to ping pong or foosball in the game room.

Whether you`re planning a couples getaway, family vacation or weekend with friends, Birch Isle Cottage gives you the best of both worlds: privacy and room to relax without sacrificing proximity to everything you came to Door County to enjoy.

THE SPACE — Comfortable, Stylish & Made for Gathering
-Sleeps 7 comfortably!
-Primary Bedroom- Queen Bed and Smart TV
-Bedroom 2- Queen Bed
-Bedroom 3- Twin Bunk Beds with Full-Size Futon
-Smart TVs in the living area, garage game room, and primary bedroom
-High-speed Wi-Fi, ideal for working remotely!
-Fully equipped kitchen
-Washer & Dryer

GAME ROOM
-Garage converted to a game room- Fun for all ages!
-Foosball
-Ping Pong
-Big Screen, Smart TV
-Perfect for rainy days, evenings, and friendly competition

OUTDOOR AMENITIES
-Private outdoor space surrounded by nature
-Fire pit for cozy nights under the stars
-Outdoor patio and seating ideal for morning coffee or evening drinks
-Yard games and space for kids to play and adults to unwind

LOCATION — Close to Everything
-5 minutes- Ellison Bay
-8 minutes- Downtown Sister Bay
-Easy drive to Newport State Park
-Easy access to Peninsula State Park
-Minutes from restaurants, coffee shops, shopping, beaches and marinas

THE HOSTS
-When you stay with Northern Door Vacations, you’ll enjoy truly personalized, local service—no call centers, no robots—just a real Door County team who answers every call and text, before and during your stay. NDV — where vacations feel personal.

Why Guests Love Birch Isle Cottage
The cottage sits on a private wooded property where mornings are quiet, evenings are peaceful and there`s plenty of space to unwind.

NOTES
- To ensure a seamless check-in experience, guests are required to review and sign our standard rental agreement and complete a quick check-in form prior to arrival. This helps us comply with local regulations and provide the best possible stay.
-Although we have a relaxed cancellation policy, we still incur the 4% cc fee. Your refund will be in full, minus the 4% cc fee. This is detailed in the guest contract.
-You have access to the entire home, circular driveway, and the private yard.
-In an effort to keep the entire property more secure, the house is equipped with a ring doorbell camera to monitor the driveway and the front entry.
-The primary renter must be 25 years or older.
Our prices include all fees. No hidden fees.

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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

Property # 4324119vb
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.
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

About the area

Ellison Bay

Ellison Bay is home to this holiday home. Linden Gallery and Frykman Studio Gallery are cultural highlights, and some of the area's activities can be experienced at Deer Run Golf Course and Sister Bay Marina. Trueblood Performing Arts Center and Pirate's Cove Adventure Golf are also worth visiting. Discover the area's water adventures with nearby power boating, or enjoy the great outdoors with horse riding.
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Ellison Bay, WI

What's nearby

  • Europe Lake - 4 min drive - 2.6 km
  • The Clearing Folk School - 7 min drive - 9.4 km
  • Linden Gallery - 7 min drive - 9.8 km
  • Newport State Park - 9 min drive - 10.8 km
  • Ellison Bluff State Natural Area - 9 min drive - 11.6 km

Getting around

  • Green Bay, WI (GRB-Austin Straubel Intl.) - 107 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Cuesta Coffee - ‬11 min walk
  • ‪Uncle Tom's Candies - ‬5 min drive
  • ‪Mink River Basin - ‬7 min drive
  • ‪Blue Bear Ellison Bay - ‬6 min drive
  • ‪Island Orchard Cider - ‬6 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Private Wooded Cottage - 8 Min to Sister Bay pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

How much is parking at Private Wooded Cottage - 8 Min to Sister Bay?

On-site parking is available at the property.

What time is check-in at Private Wooded Cottage - 8 Min to Sister Bay?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Private Wooded Cottage - 8 Min to Sister Bay?

Checkout is at 10:00 AM.

Where is Private Wooded Cottage - 8 Min to Sister Bay located?

Situated in Ellison Bay, this holiday home is within 1 mi (2 km) of Europe Lake and Lake Michigan. Northport Pier is 2.3 mi (3.6 km) away.

Reviews

10

Exceptional

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9.8/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Amenities

10/10

Property conditions & facilities

10/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

9.6/10

Location

10/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Being further north in Door County, Birch Isle provides a quieter setting for your vacation escape, yet is close enough to the other towns of the "thumb" to make it extremely convenient.On nights of the new moon, a multitude of stars are in your own backyard; all you need do is look up. The 49th International Dark Sky Park in the world (Newport State Park) is only a 6 minute drive. Bring your telescopes.The home is exceptionally clean and comfortable. A great choice for you and your family.
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
When you walk through the front door you get the feeling you are home. Everything is neat and clean, beautiful outdoor space. We had a great time, shopping nearby
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities, communication
August was very accommodating to our reservation and worked well with us on extending our reservation an extra day. Awesome property, well worth the cost especially for larger families. Garage game room was a plus however we really appreciated the outside firepit.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
This house is a home! It never disappoints to give you a cozy, fun, memorable stay… whatever you’re in Door County for! It is beautiful as much on the outside as it is on the inside. We will definitely continue renting this home to create wonderful Door County memories!
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2025
Response from VrboOwner on 30 Nov 2025
Thank you for choosing Birch Isle Cottage through Northern Door Vacations!
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Wonderful door county experience. The house was tidy, clean and very comfortable. Thanks for the wonderful experience. We will definitely be back!
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Nicely renovated house in the northern quiet area of Door County. The house fit us nicely (4 adults, 3 kids). The bunk bed room was great for the kids and they loved the game room in the garage. The outdoor patio and fire pit area has nice seating. The hosts are very welcoming and responsive. Would definitely stay again.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Overall great experience and accommodations. Beds were very comfy, towels and bedding higher quality. Small bath needs some updating, new shower head would be an upgrade (this one hurts) and a slight mildew smell from plumbing detected but not a deal breaker. Outdoor yard was well equipped with fire pit, WOOD, Adirondack chairs, table/chairs for al fresco dining, rocking chairs for early morning coffee, and game room/garage space also well equipped. Kitchen nicely appointed with plenty of serving pieces, plates, etc. as well as toaster, blender, coffee pot and/or Keurig, etc. Larger coffee mugs would be nice. Other bath updated but again mildew smell from drains. Overall, we would highly recommend this property.
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Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Nice quiet home for our trip to Door County with friends! Everything we needed and loved the outdoor space!!
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2025
Response from VrboOwner on 1 Sept 2025
Thank you for choosing Northern Door Vacations!

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