Newly updated Lake Michigan Waterfront with pier for boats! Room for trailer!
Welcome to this newly updated, stylish lakeside cottage at Waters End, hosted by Simple Life Rentals! With 2 bedrooms, 1.5 bathrooms, living room, dining space, and full kitchen, the family friendly house provides guests with all the comforts of home in an amazing setting right on the water. Enjoy the quiet serenity and amazing views of Lake Michigan from the private waterfront, the furnished deck, fire pit or bench swing. Experience the beautiful sunrises and incredible night skies that Door County has to offer.
If you’re looking for a peaceful getaway, a convenient home for fishing, or other adventures throughout the peninsula, this is the spot. Guests will enjoy private lakefront property access, including the pier that belongs to Waters End Cottage. This home is a 5-minute walk to a perfect shallow-water family beach or a short drive from downtown Sister Bay, where you will find great shopping, restaurants, beach, kayak/boat rentals, sailing and boat charters, and much more!
Property Features: + Waterfront property on Lake Michigan + Lake Michigan pier access + Dog friendly - 2 maximum dogs permitted + Fire pit + Deck with lake views + Wi-Fi (due to the rural nature of the area, internet and cell service can be spotty) + 1 TV (living room) with Roku Live TV + STARZ + Peacock TV provided + several streaming apps available for guests to use your own login credentials + Window AC unit (living room) and Baseboard heat + 2 parking spots in driveway + Blu-Ray/DVD player and video library + 2 box fans + Books and games for guest's enjoyment
Sleeping Accommodations: Bedroom 1: includes Queen bed, hangers, extra pillows and blankets and blinds Bedroom 2: includes Full size bed, hangers, extra pillows and blankets and blinds Living Room: includes a pull-out sofa bed (Queen)
Bathrooms: Bathroom 1: Full bathroom includes a shower tub combo + hair dryer Bathroom 2: Half bathroom
Outdoor Space: Fire pit (please bring local firewood) Two benches Bench swing Patio table with 4 chairs Charcoal grill (please bring charcoal)
Water Access: + Pier area belongs to the property + 1 boat allowed (only) to moor at dock + Property is .5 mile from Sand Bay Town Park, which offers a shallow sand beach, swings, BBQ's and in winter is a great place to begin cross-country skiing
Amenity + damage protection waiver includes: • Bed linens, pillows, blankets, and bathroom towels. (Please bring your own beach towels) • A starter pack of essentials which includes toilet paper, paper towel, dish soap, dishwasher soap, hand soap, and garbage bags. Due to septic systems, we do not provide facial tissue. One each of travel size shampoo, conditioner, and body wash per full bathroom. • PEACE OF MIND Damage protection covers up to $1000 per stay for accidental damage that is reported prior to departure (excludes any pet damage).
Home Truths: No boat launch Rocky shoreline Water is swimmable but not suitable for children, a family friendly beach is close by. No washer or dryer
This is a quiet community with residential neighbors. This home is geared towards quiet family vacations. Due to the proximity of the neighbors, we cannot accommodate bachelor or bachelorette parties, reunions or other rowdy gatherings.
Your well-behaved dogs are allowed. This property allows up to 2 dogs. There is an additional fee collected at booking.
Door County Tourism Zone Commission Permit #32-56-2623-07
Please be aware that you must sign a terms and conditions agreement, which will be sent to you separately, to finalize your reservation.
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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
Cashless transactions are available
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
About the area
Sister Bay
Located in Sister Bay, this cottage is in a rural area and on the waterfront. Linden Gallery and Frykman Studio Gallery are cultural highlights, and some of the area's attractions include Pirate's Cove Adventure Golf and Trueblood Performing Arts Center. Enjoy the area's slopes with cross-country skiing, and don't miss out on the sledging.
Al Johnson's Swedish Restaurant & Butik - 13 min drive
Sister Bay Bowl - 12 min drive
Peach Barn Farmhouse & Brewery - 13 min drive
Island Orchard Cider - 10 min drive
Frequently asked questions
Is Newly updated Lake Michigan Waterfront with pier for boats! Room for trailer! pet-friendly?
Yes, this property allows dogs (limit 2 total).
How much does it cost to stay at Newly updated Lake Michigan Waterfront with pier for boats! Room for trailer!?
As of 11 May, 2026, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Newly updated Lake Michigan Waterfront with pier for boats! Room for trailer! on 23 Nov, 2026 start from S$580, including taxes and fees. This price is based on the lowest nightly price found in the last 24 hours for stays in the next 30 days. Prices are subject to change. Choose your dates for more accurate prices.
How much is parking at Newly updated Lake Michigan Waterfront with pier for boats! Room for trailer!?
On-site parking is available at the property.
What time is check-in at Newly updated Lake Michigan Waterfront with pier for boats! Room for trailer!?
Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.
What time is check-out at Newly updated Lake Michigan Waterfront with pier for boats! Room for trailer!?
Checkout is at 10:00 AM.
Where is Newly updated Lake Michigan Waterfront with pier for boats! Room for trailer! located?
Situated on the waterfront, this cottage is 0.1 mi (0.1 km) from Lake Michigan and within 6 miles (10 km) of Linden Gallery and The Clearing Folk School. Ellison Bluff State Natural Area and Sister Bay Dog Park & Community Garden 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.
Hello Paulina,
Thank you for your review! We’re happy to hear you enjoyed the peaceful location and found the home clean and comfortable. We’d be glad to host you again anytime.
Warm regards,
The Simple Life Rentals Team
Cozy, quiet, pet-friendly house with gorgeous views of Lake Michigan. Pictures of property are accurate!
Emily A.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2025
Response from VrboOwner on 8 Oct, 2025
Hello Emily,
Thank you so much for your review. We’re delighted you enjoyed the home and those beautiful lake views. We’d be thrilled to welcome you back for another stay in the future.
Warm regards,
The Simple Life Rentals Team
Very clean and cute house! In a nice quiet area but a short drive from all of the cute towns in door county!
Megan G.
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2025
Response from VrboOwner on 4 Jul, 2025
Hello Megan,
Thank you for the lovely review! We’re so happy to hear you had a great stay and truly appreciate you taking the time to share your experience. We’d be glad to welcome you back anytime!
Warm regards,
The Simple Life Rentals Team
Great location, close to sister bay. The house is in a quiet neighborhood with lots of trees and a firepit close to the water. The house isnt super fancy but it was perfect for our needs. Comfortable beds and cozy indoor and outdoor seating.
Linda Y.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2025
Response from VrboOwner on 18 Jul, 2025
Hello Linda,
Thank you for staying with us! We're so glad you enjoyed the peaceful setting and found everything you needed for a comfortable stay. We appreciate your kind words and would love to welcome you back anytime.
Warm regards,
The Simple Life Rentals Team
Hello there,
Thank you so much for your kind review! We're glad you had a time to relax in the property. We hope to be able to host you again soon!
Warm regards,
The Simple Life Rentals Team
We enjoyed our stay at Waters End Cottage. We did email the rental company about leftover linens sitting out & ants on countertops. They were very responsive and appreciative of our email. We would stay here again with our pets!
Jessica J.
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2025
Response from VrboOwner on 27 Jul, 2025
Hello Jessica,
Thank you so much for your thoughtful feedback! We’re glad to hear you enjoyed your stay at Waters End Cottage and that our team was able to respond quickly to your concerns. We truly appreciate you sharing this with us and would love to welcome you and your pets back anytime!
Warm regards,
The Simple Life Rentals Team
Nice spot at the end of the road. Quiet and peaceful. The house was clean and comfortable, and the host was very responsive. The people before us left coffee grounds in the maker which got moldy - kinda gross, but not the end of the world.
Christopher M.
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2025
Response from VrboOwner on 18 Sept, 2025
Hello Chris,
Thank you for your review! We sincerely apologize for the miss with the coffee maker and appreciate you bringing it to our attention. Guest comfort and cleanliness are very important to us, and our team has already put additional checks in place to prevent this from happening again. We’re delighted to know the rest of your experience went well, and we look forward to welcoming you back for another peaceful stay.
Warm regards,
The Simple Life Rentals Team
This was a perfect spot for a family vacation in Door County! Our girls (10 & 11) enjoyed exploring the pier and fishing every evening. The fire pit was lovely.
Lyndsey H.
Stayed 5 nights in Aug 2024
Response from VrboOwner on 9 Aug, 2024
Thank you so much for the wonderful review! We are thrilled to hear that your family had a great time at the home while enjoying the beautiful county. We hope you'll consider visiting us again in the future.
Cute house right on Lake Michigan with porch and and fire pit. Very private and quiet area but within a few miles to some stores/restaurants and only 20 minutes from Bailey's Harbor and 25 minutes to Peninsula State Park. We enjoyed our stay.
Christopher A.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2024
Response from VrboOwner on 16 Jul, 2024
Thank you! Come back and stay soon, we loved having you!
Stay was wonderful really enjoyed the sunrise. Cabin was nice and clean and very quiet and peaceful. Could see the big dipper as big as can be right outside the picture windows. We would definitely come back.
John C.
Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2024
Response from VrboOwner on 25 Oct, 2024
John,
Thank you very much for the wonderful review! We’re really happy that you enjoyed yourselves. We would love to welcome you again soon!
The Simple Life Team
This was a great home. The common areas were spacious and the kitchen appeared well stocked. Some of the decor/finished were a little dated but the space itself was great. The outside area is amazing, there is a fire pit and a swing right on the water. Definitely would stay again.
Shane F.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2023
Response from VrboOwner on 25 Sept, 2023
We appreciate your feedback! Thanks, Shane. Glad that you had a wonderful stay and we hope to have the opportunity to host you again!
Overall it was ok I was disappointed with the bed linen they were dark sheets and dog hair and human hair were on them! I’m assuming they were clean just dryer problems I hope so!!
Jean J.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2023
Response from VrboOwner on 1 Nov, 2023
Hi Jean, thank you for sharing your feedback with us. We take reviews seriously, and want to note that the home and linens are cleaned accordingly between guests. We are sorry for any issues encountered, and hope we may have an opportunity to host you again and ensure a 5 star stay!
Verified
4/10 Poor
Albert A.
31 Jul, 2024
Liked: Check-in, communication
Disliked: Cleanliness, listing accuracy
Cottage needs help
We recently stayed at the Waters End Cottage in Sister Bay and were very disappointed. Upon first entry, we found dirty linens and towels from the previous tenants, unvacuumed floors, broken blind in the living room. A phone call got someone to pick up the laundry, but at bedtime we were then short bedding for the sofa bed.
The location was described as rural, but it was not tranquil. There was a steady stream of foot and vehicle traffic to the "private pier." The area leading to the fire pit and swing (which were in poor condition) was not recently mowed.
We felt it was way overpriced for what we got, and would not repeat this experience.
Albert A.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2024
Response from VrboOwner on 8 Aug, 2024
Thank you for your review of your stay at the Waters End Cottage. We are sorry to hear that your experience did not meet your expectations. We have already addressed the issues of the missed clean completion and are grateful for your allowing us to make it right. We try our very hardest to not have misses like this. We appreciate your feedback on the additional items such has the broken blinds, in ability to locate sofa bed linens and delayed lawn maintenance, so we can address.
The property is located on a public road, so unfortunately we do not have the ability to control traffic which ebbs and flows throughout each day and each season, as well as public adherence to private property signs. We hope that you will consider staying with us again in the future, and we will do our best to ensure that your next visit is a more enjoyable one.
The property appeared clean until my wife turned down the bed. What appeared to be droppings were all over the sheets. We called the rental agency immediately. They then contacted a local maintenance guy that was supposed to have done something. This person texted me a while later, apologized and said they would bring mousetraps out in the morning. My wife and I slept on the couch.Upon closer inspection the droppings appeared to be some kind of seed. Regardless, the bedding was clearly not changed from the previous guest,there was no effort to clean the mess, no laundry on site, no spare sheets and no effort to resolve the complaint. I had put off writing a review in hopes that someone would contact me with an offer of a discounted rate or at least an apology. Sadly that didnt happen.
Jeff C.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025
Response from VrboOwner on 30 Oct, 2025
Hello Jeff,
Thank you for taking the time to share your experience. We’re very sorry for the issues you encountered with the bedding and cleanliness — this clearly fell short of our standards. We sincerely apologize for the inconvenience and frustration it caused, and we appreciate your feedback, which we will use to make improvements for future guests. We hope to have the opportunity to host you again and provide a much better experience.
Warm regards,
The Simple Life Rentals Team