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5 Bedroom Waterfront Escape: The Perfect Door County Getaway - Families & Groups

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5 bedrooms3 bathroomsSleeps 122700 sq ft

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Pet-friendly
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Explore the area

Sturgeon Bay, WI

Potawatomi State Park
‪32 min drive‬
Sturgeon Bay Bridge
‪32 min drive‬
Door County Historical Museum
‪33 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

5 bedrooms (sleeps 12)

Level 2

1 King Bed

Level 3 #2

1 Queen Bed

Level three #1

1 Single Bed and 1 Double Bunk Bed

Lower Level

1 King Bed

Primary

1 King Bed

3 bathrooms

Downstairs

Toilet · Shower only

Midlevel

Toilet · Shower only

Upstairs

Toilet · Shower only · Jetted bathtub

Spaces

Deck or patio

Porch or lanai

Kitchen

Garden

About this property

5 Bedroom Waterfront Escape: The Perfect Door County Getaway - Families & Groups

Château Karl – The Perfect Door County Escape for Families & Groups
Nestled on the tranquil shores of Little Sturgeon Bay, Château Karl is more than a getaway—it’s a place to gather, connect, and create lasting memories.

With five spacious bedrooms across three floors, our custom-designed home comfortably accommodates up to 11 guests, offering plenty of room for family reunions, group getaways, or special celebrations. The open-concept kitchen, dining, and living areas make shared meals and quality time effortless, while the lower-level family room provides space to unwind.

Step onto the expansive deck and take in the breathtaking views of Green Bay. Spend your days swimming, fishing, or kayaking from the shore, exploring nearby Potawatomi State Park and Haines Beach, or gathering around the fire pit for s’mores under the stars.

Thoughtfully designed with comfort and luxury in mind, our home features cherrywood floors, in-floor heating, and plush furnishings—making every moment cozy and inviting.

Inspired by our French Bulldog Karl, who lives life to the fullest, we invite you to do the same. Book your stay today and experience the magic of Door County at Château Karl!

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Anthony Cozzi

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House Rules

Check in after 4:00 PM

Minimum age to rent: 25

Check out before 11:00 AM

Children

Children allowed: ages 0–17

Bunk bed is included - supports adults, too

Events

No events allowed

Pets

Pets allowed: dogs less than 23 kg per pet (limit 2 pets total)

Smoking

Smoking is not permitted

No fireworks allowed! Security deposit will not be returned if fireworks are used. Neighbors will call police.

Use access to water at own risk. Steps and rocks are very slippery due to algae. Please enjoy, but exercise extreme caution.

# of guests at any time can't exceed max overnight guests without prior approval. Non-compliance and/or noise complaint will result in loss of deposit

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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

About the area

Sturgeon Bay

Located in Sturgeon Bay, this holiday home is in a rural area and on the waterfront. Door County Maritime Museum and Margaret Lockwood Gallery are cultural highlights, and some of the area's landmarks include Sturgeon Bay Bridge and Sherwood Point Lighthouse. Enjoy the area's slopes with cross-country skiing, and don't miss out on the ice skating and sledging.

Sturgeon Bay, WI

What's nearby

Door County Maritime Museum - 31 min drive - 24.5 km
Potawatomi State Park - 32 min drive - 23.8 km
Sturgeon Bay Bridge - 32 min drive - 24.9 km
Door County Historical Museum - 33 min drive - 25.6 km
Cave Point County Park - 64 min drive - 52.8 km

Getting around

Green Bay, WI (GRB-Austin Straubel Intl.) - 65 min drive

Restaurants

‪Rite's Cove - ‬15 min drive
‪Rouer's Roadhouse - ‬10 min drive
‪Sunset Bar & Grill/Boat Launch - ‬19 min drive
‪Gilmo's Bar & Bistro - ‬4 min drive
‪Goetz's Hideaway Bar - ‬6 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is 5 Bedroom Waterfront Escape: The Perfect Door County Getaway - Families & Groups pet-friendly?

Yes, this property allows dogs (limit 2 total) with a maximum weight of up to 23 kg per pet.

What time is check-in at 5 Bedroom Waterfront Escape: The Perfect Door County Getaway - Families & Groups?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at 5 Bedroom Waterfront Escape: The Perfect Door County Getaway - Families & Groups?

Checkout is at 11:00 AM.

Where is 5 Bedroom Waterfront Escape: The Perfect Door County Getaway - Families & Groups located?

Situated on the waterfront, this holiday home is 0.1 mi (0.1 km) from Lake Michigan and within 12 miles (20 km) of Potawatomi State Park and IdleWild Golf Club. Hi-Cliff Park is 12.3 mi (19.8 km) away.

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9.8/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

9.8/10

Location

10/10

Listing accuracy

10/10 Excellent

Julie F.

20 Jul, 2025

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

Great place to stay. Very quiet, beautiful landscaping, amazing views & sunsets. We really enjoyed our stay. The kitchen was well stocked, so we were able to cook. Communication was great…very responsive. I loved the way the place was decorated with all the dog & lake-themed decor. We were very comfortable & grateful we could bring our 2 small dogs. Thank you again for a lovely stay!

Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

12 Jul, 2025

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

Property was well equipped with everything you could think of. Very comfortable! Views were amazing and in a very secluded and quiet area. Plenty of eagle and pelicans flying by which I loved. Close to all the attractions in upper door country. I honestly can’t say enough about the host and his management. Best I’ve ever worked with. Communication and check in was a plus. Thanks Cozzi family for a great memorable time at your place! Will definitely stay again.

Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Maria K.

26 May, 2025

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

Family getaway

We loved our stay! Everything was perfect. Anthony and Tony were awesome and so responsive. We even forgot something behind and they were so quick to get in touch with. I highly highly recommend this place. Great views. We all were very pleased. Would def book again

Stayed 3 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Cathy Z.

19 Jul, 2025

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

Spectacular Views

This is such a nice home. The room configuration of the beds worked great for our group. My husband and I took the bedroom & bathdownstairs which was more secluded and allowed us to give our kids and grandkids all the sleeve upstairs. Anthony and Tony were so responsive and helpful with the home Door County area. The hope was very clean and is stocked very well. I would say stocked better than any other house we have rented, from laundry soap to kitchen supplies they had everything available.The views from the deck were the best part of this home. Could sit there all day if the kids would let me and just take in that view. The stairs down to the water weren't as difficult as i thought they might be. The kids loved it down by the water. Thank you Anthony for letting us enjoy your home.

Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Christian M.

12 Aug, 2024

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

Fantastic summer retreat!

The perfect place for a relaxing week with friends and family. Enjoy the rural setting and the peaceful scenery. Close enough to all the amenities of door county for a truly wonderful week!

Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

MaryBeth K.

7 Jul, 2024

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

Family vacation

Beautiful property with amazing views.

Stayed 5 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Alyssa N.

18 Apr, 2024

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

Beautiful views, friendly hosts

The views at this rental are unbeatable. We enjoyed our coffee by the water in the morning, a sunset campfire, and unwinding in the hot tub at the end of the day. Hosts were very friendly and we can’t wait to book again!

Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2024

10/10 Excellent

Paulette M.

11 Jul, 2024

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

Extended Family Getaway

Spending time down by the lake and in the hot tub were our favorites! So many memories made to last a lifetime! Each evening was spent enjoying the spectacular view of the sunset over the lake.

Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Beth M.

9 Nov, 2023

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

Perfect for a family getaway

Lovely home with privacy, epic views and room for all. Hosts were responsive and gracious. Perfect for our inter-generational family getaway.

Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2023

10/10 Excellent

Maureen G.

29 May, 2023

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

Beautiful view

Loved the view. Lots of room. Good living area.

Stayed 3 nights in May 2023

10/10 Excellent

Thomas S.

14 Feb, 2023

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

What a beautiful house.

Incredible house, with great amenities.

Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2023

10/10 Excellent

george f.

11 Jun, 2023

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

Door county

Great house Great view

Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2023

10/10 Excellent

Agnieszka W.

6 Aug, 2023

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

Good

Nice place

Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

Niles K.

4 Sept, 2023

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

Beautuful property with a view!

Amazing view! Clean, lots of room, and beautifull patio with firepit and deck. Worked great for 11 of us in all age ranges.

Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2023

10/10 Excellent

William K.

9 Jul, 2022

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

Awesome sunsets over Green Bay

Excellent property. We always look for gorgeous views -- this one has them. Also has plenty of room for family members (3 generations) to gather together indoors or outdoors and also to have their own spaces.

Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2022

10/10 Excellent

Steve M., Irvine CA

2 Jul, 2022

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

Nice place, well-appointed

Nice place, love the lake access and fire pit. Sunsets are great. Incredible number of may flies though (at least this time of year), so heads up if youre scared of (non-biting) bugs.

Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2022

10/10 Excellent

Kris S., Loves Park

28 Jul, 2023

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

Beautiful Home, Spectacular Location!

This quiet retreat offers breathtaking views, and all the comforts you need and then some! It’s a short drive up the peninsula for all your dining, shopping and site seeing excursions. I highly recommend. The host truly has your comfort in mind. 5 stars!!

Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Chad E.

2 Sept, 2021

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

Little Sturgeon is a Grand Getaway

Fantastic property with views to match. Little Sturgeon was a great getaway for us. Our time there was calm and tranquil. The house had all that was needed for a relaxing and carefree vacation. Anthony (one of the hosts) was a pleasure to talk with and he was representative of the complete package that is Little Sturgeon. It's on our shortlist for a future getaway!

Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2021

10/10 Excellent

Susie W.

5 Feb, 2023

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

Amazing jumping off point for a Door County weekend!

We had a wonderful winter stay at this beautiful home on Little Sturgeon Bay! The house was clean, very well equipped, great location, quiet and peaceful. And one of the best things was being able to enjoy the hot tub on the deck, even with temps in the teens it was still super warm and comfortable. Highly recommend for small or large groups. Check in was very easy as was communicating with the hosts. We also really appreciated the garage parking. Thank you again for a wonderful stay!

Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2023

10/10 Excellent

Eric R.

16 Jul, 2023

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

Great views

My family of 8 absolutely loved this home. The views were absolutely stunning. We loved the outdoor firepit and making s'mores. The house is very spacious and well decorated. We had 3 couples and a 20 year old and 18 year old. We all had our own space at night. Everything we needed was there, and the beds and sitting places were very comfortable. We had a great stay and would definitely rent again.

Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Christopher M.

26 Aug, 2023

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

Outstanding experience

What a wonderful place to stay for our group of 10 from 3 generations. Beautiful home, well appointed, great location to lower Door County and Green Bay. Beds are comfortable, sunsets are spectacular. Tony and Anthony were excellent communicators and made sure we were well cared for. Highly recommend the hot tub! The master bedroom has an incredible view, but can get bright on the mornings. Already plan to return next year!

Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

Beth G., Richmond, VA

25 Aug, 2023

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

Wonderful house

Loved the house. They provided a lot of little extras that were not expected. The property around the house is not as big as it looks in the pictures. The neighbors are very close. We had many relatives in the area that came to the house and there was plenty of room. We were there for a long weekend and had a wonderful time. would definitely recommend the house for others.

Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

Heidi C.

2 Jun, 2022

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

Great property for a weekend getaway

Really enjoyed our waterfront stay. A lot of time spent around the firepit and grill. Clean and comfortable for the most part. The bedding for the room with the bunk beds could definitely use more attention. First day we arrived there was an issue with the upstairs bathroom, but the property manager and owner were very communicative and had it fixed up by the end of next day. Overall, it was a nice experience. Would recommend.

Stayed 3 nights in May 2022

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

26 Oct, 2023

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

Great home, stunning views, fantastic experience.

Our group had an absolutely fantastic time during our stay in Sturgeon Bay - largely, in part, due to the hospitality of our hosts! Prior to our trip, communication with Anthony was a breeze. Hetook great care in setting everything up for our check-in. As first time visitors to Door County, that was a huge plus! Though we didn't utilize the garage for our cars, it was incredibly neat and ready to use. Upon arrival, we were greeted by a lovely welcome note and gift. The kitchen, bedrooms, and bathrooms were stocked with all the necessary supplies, and the accommodations were really comfortable. We made use of all the fantastic outdoor amenities - the chairs, fire pit, dining table, and hot tub - to take in the gorgeous views of the bay. From start to finish, we had a wonderful experience. We're grateful to have stayed and look forward to visiting again the future!

Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2023

10/10 Excellent

Bruce A.

30 Jul, 2022

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

Wonderful Family Vacation

We would recommend this as a family friendly location to anyone looking for a jumping off point to Door County. The location was peaceful & the view was great. The house itself was clean & provided instructions were good. Also the children's room had a few trucks, coloring books, crayons & a chalkboard which my grandchildren loved. One of the great items was the outdoor dining table which we were able to utilize for breakfast, lunch & dinner. We did have some issues getting the lights in the basement to work but figured it out after talking to the owner. Also had a minor issue with the internet but again this was solved in less than an hour after a discussion with Anthony. The grill was not cleaned properly by the last user but that was easily corrected. The fire-pit, which we did not get to use because of the weather, also had a couple of beer cans left in it. Both of these issues were minor.

Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2022

About the host

Hosted by Anthony Cozzi

At Chateau Karl, we believe every getaway should be filled with relaxation, adventure, and unforgettable moments. Our home gets its name from our beloved French Bulldog, Karl, who lives life to the fullest—and we want our guests to do the same.

As passionate hosts, we’ve designed Chateau Karl to be more than just a vacation rental—it’s a place to gather, unwind, and create cherished memories with family and friends. Nestled along the breathtaking shores of Little Sturgeon Bay, our meticulously maintained home blends comfort, luxury, and tranquility to provide the ultimate retreat for large groups.

Whether you’re here to explore the area’s stunning natural beauty, relax by the water, or reconnect with loved ones over shared meals and cozy fires, we’re committed to making your stay truly special. From the moment you arrive, we want you to feel at home, welcomed, and ready to embrace the magic of Door County.

Welcome to Chateau Karl—where life is meant to be enjoyed to the fullest!

Why they chose this property

We chose Little Sturgeon Bay in Door County, Wisconsin, for its perfect blend of serene natural beauty and easy access to outdoor adventure. This peaceful waterfront setting offers breathtaking views of Green Bay, creating an idyllic escape from city life.

With fishing, swimming, and wildlife watching right outside your door, guests can fully embrace the beauty of nature. Plus, the area’s proximity to Chicago, Milwaukee, and the Twin Cities makes it a convenient retreat for a weekend getaway or an extended stay. Nearby attractions like Potawatomi State Park and Haines Beach provide even more opportunities for exploration and fun.

We wanted a location that captures the best of Door County—tranquil yet adventurous, remote yet accessible—making it the perfect setting for a relaxing and memorable vacation.

What makes this property unique

At Château Karl, we’ve welcomed countless families and groups who have created lasting memories in our home. Whether it’s a multigenerational family reunion, a friends’ getaway, or a special celebration, our home is designed to bring people together in a setting that feels both luxurious and comfortable.

A Home Built for Connection
With five spacious bedrooms across three floors, our home comfortably accommodates up to 11 guests, making it the perfect retreat for larger groups. The open-concept kitchen, dining, and living areas foster togetherness, while the lower-level family room provides a cozy space for games, movie nights, and relaxation.

A Stunning Waterfront Setting
Perched on the tranquil shores of Little Sturgeon Bay, Château Karl offers breathtaking panoramic views of Green Bay. Whether you're enjoying morning coffee on the deck, fishing steps from the shore, or unwinding by the fire pit, the natural beauty of Door County provides the perfect backdrop for every moment.

Designed for Adventure & Relaxation
Our property is not just a place to stay—it’s a place to experience. With swimming, fishing, and wildlife watching right on-site, there’s no shortage of outdoor fun. The spacious yard is ideal for family games and picnics, while the fire pit sets the scene for late-night storytelling and s’mores under the stars. Nearby, explore Potawatomi State Park, Haines Beach, and the charming towns of Door County.

Thoughtful Touches & Modern Comfort
We’ve designed Château Karl with every comfort in mind—from cherrywood floors and in-floor heating to a fully equipped kitchen that makes group meals effortless. The expansive deck invites everyone to gather and soak in the view, while each space in the home is carefully curated for both relaxation and connection.