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BEST LOCATION bordering Whitefish Dunes St Park, Best Sand Beach in Door County!

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A rustic stone building with a chimney, surrounded by trees and overgrown vegetation.
A wooden house with a covered porch and a stone wall.
A dining area with a large table and chairs, large windows with a view of trees, and a skylight above.
A sign for Whitefish Dunes State Natural Area surrounded by dense greenery.
A living room with a stone fireplace, a sofa, a coffee table, and a large window with a view of a balcony.

Reviews

9.2 out of 10
Wonderful

Highlights

  • The great outdoors
    Guests love the outdoor space here.
  • Beach equipment
    A rare find — beach equipment ready to go for your days by the sea.
  • Centrally-located
    You're never far from where you need to be with this convenient location.
  • Discover nearby landmarks
    Near Whitefish Dunes State Park

Popular amenities

  • Hot tub on site
  • Patio
  • Dog-friendly
  • Arcade/game room
  • Barbecue grill
  • Washer/dryer

Explore the area

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Sturgeon Bay, WI
  • Place, Whitefish Dunes State Park
    ‪1 min walk‬
  • Place, Clark Lake
    ‪16 min drive‬
  • Place, beach near Stevestapol Beach
    ‪17 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

5 bedrooms (sleeps 10)

Lakeside Bedroom

1 Double Bed and 1 Queen Bed

Loft Area

1 Single Futon

Master Bedroom

1 Queen Bed

Our Rec Room can become a 4th Private Bedroom

1 Queen Sofa Bed

Parkside Bedroom

1 Queen Bed

2 bathrooms, 1 half bathroom

Laundry Room Half Bathroom

Soap · Toilet

Main Level Full Bathroom

Soap · Bathtub or shower · Toilet

Master Bathroom

Soap · Bathtub · Toilet · Shower only · Jetted bathtub

Spaces

Deck or patio
Kitchen
Outdoor play area
Dining area

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About the area

Sturgeon Bay

Located in Sturgeon Bay, this holiday home is near theme parks and on a lake. Third Avenue PlayWorks and Margaret Lockwood Gallery are cultural highlights, and travellers looking to shop may want to visit Choice Orchards and Main Street Shops. Consider Woodwalk Gallery for a night out or The Farm if you're travelling with kids. Enjoy the area's slopes with cross-country skiing and skiing, and don't miss out on the ice skating and sledging.
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Sturgeon Bay, WI

What's nearby

  • Whitefish Dunes State Park - 1 min walk - 0.1 km
  • Clark Lake - 16 min drive - 9.2 km
  • beach near Stevestapol Beach - 17 min drive - 10.3 km
  • Cave Point County Park - 21 min drive - 13.9 km
  • Peninsula State Park - 41 min drive - 44.4 km

Getting around

  • Green Bay, WI (GRB-Austin Straubel Intl.) - 79 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Institute Saloon - ‬11 min drive
  • ‪Island Fever Rum Bar & Grill - ‬17 min drive
  • ‪Wally's Weenie Wagon - ‬17 min drive
  • ‪Donny's Glidden Lodge Restaurant - ‬6 min drive
  • ‪Bley's Bar - ‬20 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is BEST LOCATION bordering Whitefish Dunes St Park, Best Sand Beach in Door County! pet-friendly?

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

How much is parking at BEST LOCATION bordering Whitefish Dunes St Park, Best Sand Beach in Door County!?

On-site parking is available at the property.

What time is check-in at BEST LOCATION bordering Whitefish Dunes St Park, Best Sand Beach in Door County!?

Check-in begins at 5:00 PM.

What time is check-out at BEST LOCATION bordering Whitefish Dunes St Park, Best Sand Beach in Door County!?

Checkout is at 10:00 AM.

Where is BEST LOCATION bordering Whitefish Dunes St Park, Best Sand Beach in Door County! located?

This family-friendly Sturgeon Bay holiday home is located on a lake, just steps away from Whitefish Dunes State Park and Lake Michigan. Clark Lake and Cave Point County Park are also within 2 miles (3 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. 70 out of 91 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 11 out of 91 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 5 out of 91 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 2 out of 91 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 3 out of 91 reviews

9.2/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Check-in

9.8/10

Communication

9.6/10

Location

9.4/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Amazing space for everyone to enjoy.
Stayed 6 nights in Aug 2026
Verified review

8/10 Good

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
great spaces for a large group of people. very friendly and accommodating hosts.
Stayed 6 nights in Jul 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great location. Great set up for our family
Stayed 14 nights in Jul 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Family weekend getaway

Fabulous house in wonderful location.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2023
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

A great stay

This home was a wonderful place for our family vacation in Door County. The sandy beach across the street was convenient and private, and you’re surrounded by miles of trails to hike and explore. The owners were responsive and friendly- a great stay.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2022
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Our Stay

We had a very nice time. The property was very nice. I would recommend this property.
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2023
Response from VrboOwner on 30 Aug, 2023
Thank you for your review. Glad you had a nice time!
Archival

10/10 Excellent

Beautiful

Had a great family vacation and enjoyed your home. Grady visited us too, she so sweet. Beautiful area! Great memories were made and won't be forgotten, thank u!
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2017
Response from VrboOwner on 9 Aug, 2023
Thanks for you kind words. It was a pleasure working with you.
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Unique retreat!

Such a fun unique property! We loved spending time in the lookout tower and cuddled up by the fire. A short bike ride can get you to cave point as well which was fantastic! Fred was easy to work with and accomodiating.
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2019
Response from VrboOwner on 9 Aug, 2023
I am glad you enjoyed the "crow's nest" - that is one of my favorite places in our home!
Verified review

8/10 Good

Very quiet location

Above average size, secluded location. Needs a few updates, but we were satisfied for current cost. Take your own hand soap, shower supplies, coffee maker and toilet paper unless you want just basics.
Stayed 3 nights in May 2018
Response from VrboOwner on 9 Aug, 2023
I am glad you were satisfied. As mentioned in your rental agreement - we do NOT provide personal items such as soap and shampoo. We do have a coffee maker right next to the stove so I am not sure what you mean about the coffee maker. We are typically stocked with paper products including both toilet paper and paper towels.
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Lovely Stay

Lovely house with nice facilities. Could hear the waves from the lake with the windows open. Beach is gorgeous. Access to the beach may be a challenge if you have mobility problems or small children. Steep drive to walk up and down as well. Overall very pleasant and enjoyable stay and would return and also recommend.
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2023
Verified review

6/10 Okay

Liked: Check-in, communication, location
Disliked: Listing accuracy

OK

Good location, great time with family. Needs to be updated. Would choose a different property next time.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2019
Response from VrboOwner on 9 Aug, 2023
Since reading this review over a month ago we decided to do everything possible to bring our home back to its "heyday" in the late 90’s using the suggestions of this reviewer and our own critical eyes. Over the past month we have 1) changed our linen policy, 2) hired a professional to clean our carpeting and repair a couple burned sections near the fireplace, 3) hired a professional that thoroughly cleaned our woodwork and removed the stains, 4) replaced an older couch and older chair with more modern pieces. In addition, we have 1) replaced all of our older linens and stained bed sheets, 2) replaced all of our older throw rugs, 3) repaired the dining room table and 4) Replaced the broken shelves in the refrigerator. We now feel our home is back to its “heyday”.
Verified review

8/10 Good

Liked: Check-in, location, listing accuracy

Beautiful beach

So nice to be at a property that accepts dogs and is adjacent to a dog-friendly state park and beach. Access to the beach is private and proximate, but not a level walk for anyone with physical limitations. Best-stocked kitchen I’ve seen in a rental. Beds are very comfy and parking is plentiful. Family-friendly with high chair pack-and-play available. Very quiet.
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2019
Response from VrboOwner on 9 Aug, 2023
Glad your family enjoyed your stay!
Verified review

6/10 Okay

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

Labor Day Weekend Getaway

We stayed here for LDW with 3 couples, including 2 toddlers and an infant. Good space for hanging out, playing games, cooking, etc. Large comfy couch and large kitchen table, so good for groups. We enjoyed the back deck and short walk down to the beach. We did pay extra for linens and towel service, which I think could be improved if we were to stay here again. Some linens had stains on them and the master bedroom set that was provided did not fit the size of the mattress.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2019
Response from VrboOwner on 9 Aug, 2023
Glad you are considering returning again. So sorry that there were stains on some of the linens provided. We have gotten rid of stained linens and replaced. In addition, we have replaced the stained mattress pads. Wish we would’ve known that the linens provided for the master bedroom didn’t fit. We are very responsive. If you would have contacted us we could’ve replaced those immediately for you. So glad you enjoyed the house, the back deck and the beach and hope to see you again in the future.
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

beach heaven

Our stay at Whitefish Dunes Park was amazing. It was like having a cabin in the state park itself. We walked out of the back door and up the dunes into miles and miles of trails, or walked down the drive to miles of beach. The quiet was remarkable! The house was perfect for us - especially because we were able to bring our 3 dogs. The house is family friendly with a wonderful fireplace and game room. The dinning room has lake views as does the deck. The widow's peak gave us terrific views of the dunes and the lake. An awesome place! Paul Wilson of Ohio
Stayed 7 nights in Apr 2019
Response from VrboOwner on 9 Aug, 2023
Thanks so much for your perfect description of our home and area!
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Summer fun for two weeks

My family consisting of 6 adults and 3 children under 13 has a fun two weeks in Door County. The house is a brief walk to the beach ( not for people with mobility issues) and it is a wonderful large quiet beach on Lake Michigan. The kiddos were in heaven. The house had plenty of room for us to spread out and was well equipped with plenty of items to enjoy including a pool table and several televisions. The kitchen was also well equipped with everything you might need To prepare a meal We enjoyed the house and the large kitchen table where we could enjoy a meal together or the outside deck which also has a patio table to enjoy the weather. We also enjoyed being able to access the state park right at the end of the street
Stayed 14 nights in Jul 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

My Happy Place

Fred's home is truly paradise. My husband and I thoroughly enjoyed our quiet mornings (before the kids woke up), sipping coffee and taking in the breathtaking view from the beach. The kitchen, adorned with floor-to-ceiling windows overlooking the picturesque woods, made breakfast a delightful experience. The natural beauty of the surroundings, including woodpeckers, deer, turkeys, cardinals, and bluejays, captivated us for hours as we relaxed on the wrap-around deck. The beds were exceptionally comfortable, ensuring restful nights. Being able to see the sunrise through the trees from the master bedroom was breathtaking! When we were not off exploring hiking trails, eating ice cream, or relaxing on the beach, we entertained ourselves with ping pong in the game room or reading in their charming sitting room. All five of us shared the sentiment of how much we adored Fred's house, making it the most memorable family vacation we have ever had. We can't wait to get back there next summer!
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2023
Response from VrboOwner on 16 Aug, 2023
Thank you sooo much for your amazing review!!! Glad you had such a wonderful time! We love our home as much as you guys did. Glad we were able to share it with your family!
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Wonderful family time

We had a wonderful Door County vacation. The home was very spacious and had lovely views from every room. The beds were comfortable. The dining area warm and inviting too. Lots of space to spread out or be together whatever your family needs. We did a lot of reading and card playing. The surrounding area is so quiet! It was just the reset we needed. The beach was so close so you could come and go easily from the house to the water. We enjoyed the climb over the dune to the view of the water. Perfect ! The Lake Michigan water was shallow pretty far out so you could easily cool off without too much worry. The state park next door was fantastic. We walked trails every day and hardly ran into anyone except the deer! The decks were relaxing to be on and have morning coffee. You can hear the waves rolling in from the front deck which was so calming. My kids enjoyed the use of kayaks and I am so thankful we could bring our dog along for vacation too. One of the better pet friendly stays we have had. My kids enjoyed the game room space and playing ping pong. The crows nest was a special spot and one night we had terrific clear skies for star gazing. If you enjoy nature and the quiet side of things, this can be a relaxing place to stay with your family and friends.
View of the Crows nest, one of the most unique features of the home.
The walk over the dune to the beach.
This is such a pretty beach of pine trees and lake breeze .
Spacious dining area and afternoon sun felt great. I am sure a lovely spot in the winter.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2025
Verified review

8/10 Good

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

Great Host & Great Location; Would Recommend

We stayed at the Sand Dunes with our family of 4 and our friends' family of 4. It was spacious and enjoyable. Fred was a great host and quickly answered my multitude of questions. Overall, I would recommend this home. PROS: Fantastic location, lovely home, wonderful indoor fireplace - which was great for fall. The home was spacious, close to the beach and had great walking trails into the state park. CONS: We brought our own sheets to avoid the linen charge, this was fine, but a lot of work. I was well aware of this ahead of time but it is a hassle and I would prefer a home with linen's included. I would have loved to see this home in it's heyday (90's). The architecture is phenomenal and you can tell care went into building it. Today, the insides could use an uplift. Nothing is functionally wrong, but the carpet is tired, the woodwork is stained, the furniture is older, and the floors have seen better days. None of these, however, interfered with our great trip and, again, Fred was a responsive host! Thanks!
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2019
Response from VrboOwner on 9 Aug, 2023
Thanks so much to this reviewer! Since reading this review over a month ago we decided to do everything possible to bring our home back to its "heyday" in the late 90’s using the suggestions of this reviewer and our own critical eyes. Over the past month we have 1) changed our linen policy, 2) hired a professional to clean our carpeting and repair a couple burned sections near the fireplace, 3) hired a professional that thoroughly cleaned our woodwork and removed the stains, 4) replaced an older couch and older chair with more modern pieces. In addition, we have 1) replaced all of our older linens and stained bed sheets, 2) replaced all of our older throw rugs, 3) repaired the dining room table and 4) Replaced the broken shelves in the refrigerator. We now feel our home is back to its “heyday”. Thanks again to this reviewer!
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Wonderful vacation

The house is lovely, and the location can't be beat. The beach was a highlight, especially for our dog. The owner was very attentive, and we'd love to come back!
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2022
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Reconnecting with family

The house was a lovely combination of areas to connect and areas to recharge individually. Easy access to lake and nature trails. Great week to reconnect with the family and outdoors!
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2022
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Family Reunion

The house easily accommodated the multiple ages within our group although the beach access is not handicap accessible. Hiking and biking trails available outside the house. Very quiet area with beautiful lake view sunrises
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2022
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Wonderful stay

Lovely house with ready access to a beautiful beach. My wife children, grandkids and dogs had a great time inside and out. Getting to the beach is a bit of an adventure rewarded with a beautiful beach. Fred, the owner, was great.
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2021
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Family vacation

This was the 3rd year my family has stayed at this property. It easily accommodated the 7 adults and 6 children in our group. It is a lovely home in a more than lovely environment. Just a short walk to a private beach, but close enough to hear the waves crash on the shore from the deck. We will be back!
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2021
Verified review

8/10 Good

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

Beautiful beach and plenty of family space

A group of family and friends really enjoyed our time at this property. Then each was gorgeous and the home had plenty of room for our group. The private path to the beach was a bit longer rougher than we had expected which was difficult for the smaller kids, but the clean soft sand made it all worthwhile.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2021
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Fabulous Family vacation!

We loved this home! A beautiful woodsy setting, comfy and large enough for our family group of 12. The beach was really fantastic with kayaking and paddle board rentals adding to the fun. Fred and his wife were superb hosts, very responsive and a great source of local information. Hope to come again! Pat Thomson
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2021
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