Idlewild Hideaway by the Bay (with Large Deck)

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Entire home

Outdoor fire pit (Solo Stove) with chairs

Overview
Amenities
Policies
Location
Host

Exceptional

2 bedrooms1 bathroomSleeps 7

Popular amenities

Dryer
Washer
Parking available
Fireplace
Barbecue grill

Explore the area

Sturgeon Bay, WI

Potawatomi State Park
‪12 min drive‬
Sturgeon Bay Bridge
‪17 min drive‬
Door County Historical Museum
‪18 min drive‬
Sturgeon Bay, WI (SUE-Door County Cherryland)
‪13 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

2 bedrooms (sleeps 7)

Loft Bedroom

3 Queen Beds

Master Bedroom

1 King Bed

1 bathroom

Bathroom 1

Bathtub or shower · Bathtub · Bidet · Toilet · Shower only

Spaces

Deck or patio

Kitchen

Balcony

Separate dining area

Dining area

About this property

Clean, bright and airy home on Sherwood Point, nestled amongst the trees just 15 mins., West of Sturgeon Bay in the Town of Nasewaupee - across the street from the Sherwood Point Lighthouse.

Fully equipped 2 Bedroom (a Queen Bed in the Master Bedroom and 2 Queen Beds in the Loft). In the Large Loft there is an additional Queen Blow-Up Bed. 1 roomy full bathroom provides ample space and includes washer/dryer within. Home includes forced air heat/air conditioning, washer/dryer, dishwasher, fridge, full-sized oven/range, and microwave. At the footsteps of upper Door County!

Property manager

Tom Brolin

Premier Host

Languages

English

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Amenities

Kitchen

Washer

Dryer

Pet-friendly

Air conditioning

Outdoor space

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House Rules

Check in after 4:00 PM

Minimum age to rent: 18

Check out before 11:00 AM

Children

Children allowed: ages 0–17

Events

No events allowed

Pets

Pets allowed

Smoking

Smoking is not permitted

Welcome to stay, but smoking must be outside.

Important information

You need to know

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 holiday home is in a rural area. The area's natural beauty can be seen at Lake Michigan and Potawatomi State Park, while Door County Maritime Museum and Margaret Lockwood Gallery are cultural highlights. The Garden Door and The Farm 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

Potawatomi State Park - 12 min drive - 7.4 km
Door County Maritime Museum - 17 min drive - 13.8 km
Sturgeon Bay Bridge - 17 min drive - 14.2 km
Door County Historical Museum - 18 min drive - 14.8 km
Sunset Park Beach - 20 min drive - 16.2 km

Getting around

Green Bay, WI (GRB-Austin Straubel Intl.) - 59 min drive

Restaurants

‪Culver's - ‬22 min drive
‪McDonald's - ‬20 min drive
‪McDonald's - ‬17 min drive
‪Bridge Up Brewing - ‬17 min drive
‪Hong Kong Buffet - ‬22 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Idlewild Hideaway by the Bay (with Large Deck) pet-friendly?

Yes, pets are allowed at this property.

What time is check-in at Idlewild Hideaway by the Bay (with Large Deck)?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Idlewild Hideaway by the Bay (with Large Deck)?

Checkout is at 11:00 AM.

Where is Idlewild Hideaway by the Bay (with Large Deck) located?

Situated in a rural location, this holiday home is steps away from Sherwood Point Lighthouse and Lake Michigan. Hi-Cliff Park is 2.1 mi (3.4 km) away.

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

Paige H.

23 Jul, 2022

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

Great Getaway

The house was clean and beautiful. Everything we needed was there. Had a wonderful time!

Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2022

10/10 Excellent

Karla B.

25 Oct, 2024

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

Nice weekend getaway

We had a nice relaxing time in Idlewild. The house was clean, in a quiet area, and near a light house and water access that we enjoyed walks to. Would visit again.

Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Suza B.

21 Oct, 2024

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

Fall Stay

This home was perfect for a Birthday Fall Getaway to see the sights of Door County. It was especially appreciated that our pup could join, so Thank You! We loved relaxing by the fire after a day of adventure (brought our own logs, but the house had fire starters which was so helpful!) and would have used the outdoor fire as well, but it was too windy. Loved the secluded location, and nearness to the lighthouse area which we explored in the morning.

Stayed 1 night in Oct 2024

8/10 Good

Ruth M.

19 Oct, 2024

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

Short break

Quiet and peaceful setting.

Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

brandon t.

25 Sept, 2024

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

GREAT GET AWAY

Loved the house and the area

Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Joshua S.

18 Sept, 2024

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

Relaxing

Me and the wife had a nice relaxing get away to door county for our anniversary! Will definitely be coming back again. Super easy working with Tom and renting this beautiful home for the weekend

Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Vincent G.

14 Sept, 2024

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

Great Home Away From Home

Nice, quiet and secluded refuge away from the hustle and bustle, but close enough to easily venture into Sturgeon Bay and upper Door County.

Stayed 8 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Russ Kris G.

28 Aug, 2024

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

Quiet, friendly neighborhood

Nice, comfortable house in quiet neighborhood. House has everything you need. Would stay here again

Stayed 5 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Michele G.

28 Aug, 2024

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

Wisconsin Getaway

What a wonderful house! Beautiful and spacious with everything you need! We thoroughly enjoyed out stay and will be back again!

Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Jill N.

24 Aug, 2024

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

Quiet and relaxing stay

A wonderful location that is perfect to relax yet close enough to everything Door County has to offer.

Stayed 5 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Sara W.

18 Aug, 2024

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

Fantastic House

We have stayed in many VRBOs and I will say this had the best appointed kitchen. There were sharp knives, plenty of cutting boards, and every size pot and pan available. There was a toaster oven, instant pot ( with an air fryer lid)…you name it and it’s probably there. We saw lots of wildlife around the house and really enjoyed the large porch. We would definitely recommend.

Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

B. R.

16 Aug, 2024

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

Good property

Everything as stated in listing, would return

Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Sonja S.

12 Aug, 2024

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

Great hideaway!

The ultimate stay for a “mature” girls weekend. Exceptionally clean and pleasant. Short walk to the public beach where we enjoyed the sunsets. My first Vrbo. I hope future Vrbo stays are as good as this one!

Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

John L.

21 Jul, 2024

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

We absolutely loved it

Fantastic house with all the amenities. Close enough to all of the key hotspots (Egg Harbor, Fish Bay, Sturgeon Bay) yet had the seclusion we were looking for. We absolutely loved our stay.

Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Ann B.

15 Jul, 2024

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

Great stay!

Nice getaway for week!

Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Doug G.

10 Jul, 2024

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

Relaxing and peaceful

This was our second visit to Idlewild By the Bay and we had a wonderful time. The yard and deck is very quiet and relaxing. Amazingly there weren’t many mosquitoes so we were able to enjoy sitting on the deck. The hosts are very responsive and the house had everything we needed. Definitely returning in the future.

Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Deirdre R.

2 Jul, 2024

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

Quiet Vacation Rental

The house was beautifully surrounded by trees on the peninsula. Though you cant see the lake from the house you can definitely hear it. We enjoyed being able to drive into town to eat, shop, and sitesee. The state park was abour 10 mins away as well. The house was easy to find and very clean as well as stocked with day to day things. The cell service was in and out, but we didn't have too much need for it anyway. Our 2 year old had a wonderful time being outside and exploring. We left feeling refreshed and rested. Will definitely be back and refering friends and family.

Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Sue J.

29 Jun, 2024

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

Anniversary Get Away

Beautiful home in a quiet neighborhood. Very clean with absolutely everything you might need. Comfortable beds made for great sleeping. Wrap around deck was nice for enjoying the fresh breeze and watching wildlife (several deer visited every day). Our two doodles also thoroughly enjoyed their trip. Highly recommend this home. Plan to return again.

Stayed 5 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Lawrence G.

22 Jun, 2024

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

Short getaway

Beautiful cottage, very clean with everything we needed. Secluded wooded area. Shopping, restaurants, sight seeing about 15 to 20 minute drive which was not always convenient , especially in heavy rain which we experienced for half of our stay. Mother natures fault, not the owners. Found great pet friendly restaurants in Sturgeon Bay with very friendly staff that welcomed our young schnauzer. Unfortunately due to the rainy weather during our visit we did not have the opportunity to enjoy the wrap around deck, grill, or firepit which would have been an added pleasure. Would recommend this cottage for someone who likes a quiet wooded setting for a peaceful escape.

Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Katherine S.

18 Jun, 2024

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

Thoroughly enjoyed

Tom's home is absolutely lovely! Spacious, yet cozy living area, plenty of kitchen space to create meals, comfortable bedrooms and beds, and a generously sized bathroom. Loved, loved that our dog was welcomed! The home is located in a quiet area, amidst towering trees and homes that are set back from the road, providing privacy. We found the neighborhood to be safely walkable and a peek at the bay is within 5 minutes of the house. It takes about an hour and 15 from the house to the Washington Island ferry, furthest north on the Door, with plenty of wonderful stops in between. All that we met were very friendly, making this area a must return in the future! Thank you for a wonderful stay Tom!

Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Patricia J.

15 Jun, 2024

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

Idelwild by the bay

Nice house to stay in. We liked walking around the neighborhood and took beautiful pictures at sunset near the water. My only critique is that it would have been nice to have a ramp to enter the house. We had one person that had difficulties with the steps to get in.

Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

joseph m.

6 Jun, 2024

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

Wonderful cottage experience

This was the perfect cottage for us. It was close enough to Sturgeon Bay but very quiet in the woods. My daughter saw a deer ambling down the road in the early morning. We enjoyed using the grill and sitting on the deck. A very good experience.

Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Sarah R.

27 May, 2024

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

Great location and quiet

We had a great time! The house was perfect for our weekend away. We saw a lot of wildlife right in the front yard too. Great location close to town and peacefully quiet. We will definitely stay here again next time we come up! Host was very accommodating in us bringing our dogs too. Thank you thank you!! We had a wonderful time!

Stayed 2 nights in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

Steven H.

24 Feb, 2024

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

Great Place!

An excellent cabin to stay on the bay!

Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2024

8/10 Good

Gregory D.

24 Jan, 2024

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

Relaxing Winter Getaway

My wife and I enjoy occasional 3-day weekends to Door County and usually try to get a rental "off the beaten path." We decided on this house because the photos indicated it would be very open with a lot of natural light, with views of the woods. We were not disappointed! The property was clean, the house was warm even though the weekend was quite cold, and we appreciated that it is pet-friendly. We enjoyed reading and cooking together there. It is also only 15-20mn from Sturgeon Bay--far enough out we did not hear much traffic, but close enough to town. The only frustration was on the day we arrived. We drove up the day after a major snowfall which was followed by several days of cold with subzero windchills--not uncommon in winter. The main roads including I-43 and Hwy 57 were in good condition and the county highways were passable. However, the house is at the top of a hill which was too slippery for our sedan to ascend. Fortunately, we were able to approach from the opposite direction. When we tried to park, we found the driveway/parking area had been plowed but had not been salted or was lightly salted. Our car had difficulty turning on the ice and ended up impacted into a snowbank. We were able to get it out ourselves the next morning and parked the second night in an alternate parking area that the owner recommended. The owner was very responsive when contacted and did follow up the next day. Overall, very bright, clean, and warm rental. Thank you!

Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2024

About the host

Hosted by Tom Brolin

We are a young couple from Southeast Wisconsin and we just bought this second home to enjoy with our two daughters, fulfilling our dream of having an amazing place to get away for a respite when desired.

Why they chose this property

We found this property when walking with our brother/brother-in-law (who is just down the road right on the Bay) and ran into the original owners/builders of the property when it wasn't even for sale! They were so proud of their home they mentioned they may be interested in selling - since it was the second home of our dreams, well maintained, and near family, it was a match made in happy. Not to mention it's SO close to all the amenities Door County has to offer!

What makes this property unique

The home is nestled on a hillside in the wonderful wilderness on Sherwood Point near Potawatomi State Park and Idlewild golf course. Almost daily we are greeted by dear watching us through the windows while enjoying our coffee. A local tavern with excellent food (Johnny G's Fishing Hole) is within walking distance and their fish fry on Fridays and prime rib on Saturdays is outstanding! Sturgeon Bay is nearby with excellent shopping at some of our favorite stores including: Bliss Marketplace, Northern Territory, Bayside Bargains, Door County Antiques and Consignment Mall, Cornucopia, and T. Simon Jewelers! Excellent restaurants: Inn at Cedar Crossing, Trattoria Dal Santo, Kick Coffee, 5 and J Coffee to name a few!