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Insta-worthy Waterfront Cottage with Hot Tub

Unwind and relax in the 6 person hot tub overlooking the water.

Kayaks available for use (May-September)

Picture yourself relaxing in this hammock watching the sunset over the bay.

Enjoy the beautiful lake views at Paddler on the Bay

Enjoy amazing lake views while eating dinner or relaxing in the living room.

Overview
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Location
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Exceptional

3 bedrooms2+ bathroomsSleeps 101700 sq ft

Popular amenities

Parking available
Dryer
Washer
Fireplace
Kitchen

Explore the area

Ellison Bay, WI

Ellison Bluff State Natural Area
‪1 min drive‬
Sister Bay Marina
‪11 min drive‬
Sister Bay Beach
‪11 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

3 bedrooms (sleeps 10)

Bedroom 1

1 Double Sofa Bed

Bedroom 1

1 Queen Bed

Bedroom 2

2 Double Beds

Bedroom 3

1 King Bed

2 bathrooms, 1 half bathroom

Bathroom 1

Toilet · Shower only

Bathroom 2

Toilet

Bathroom 3

Toilet · Shower only

Spaces

Deck or patio

Kitchen

Balcony

Garden

Dining area

About this property

Insta-worthy Waterfront Cottage with Hot Tub

Looking for a vacation home that has it all? Look no further. There’s something magical about Paddler on the Bay. Imagine waking up in the morning stepping out onto your deck to watch the sunrise over the bay and gaze at the crystal clear water right below your feet, hearing the sounds of nature, and smelling the lush green forest. You can’t get anymore waterfront than here at Paddler on the Bay. Walk 10 steps to the dock to launch the supplied kayaks or a paddle board, or cast a line to watch in anticipation for that bobber to go down. Or watch the fire in the sky in the hot tub as the sun sets over the bay. If water isn’t your jam, play a game of bags in the backyard, enjoy a campfire at the fire pit, or ride your bikes (e-bikes also available for additional fee) less than a mile to explore the town or take a 5 minute car ride into Sister Bay to be in the middle of the action. Endless opportunities await you here at one of the most ideal locations in Door County. Memories WILL be made here.

Property manager

Kayla

Premier Host

Languages

English

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Hot tub

Kitchen

Washer

Dryer

Free WiFi

Air conditioning

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House Rules

Check in after 4:00 PM

Minimum age to rent: 18

Check out before 10:00 AM

Children

Children allowed: ages 0–17

Events

No events allowed

Pets

No pets allowed

Smoking

Smoking is not permitted

Must sign rental agreement upon booking.

A $500 security hold will be placed 2 days prior to arrival and released 7 days after departure, if no damages are reported.

Must follow all house rules including but not limited to NO PETS, No smoking, and no parties. Minimum of 24 years to book.

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

Long-term renters welcome

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

We should mention

A car is recommended for transport to and from this property

About the area

Ellison Bay

Located in Ellison Bay, this cottage is on the waterfront. Sister Bay Marina and Pirate's Cove Adventure Golf are worth checking out if an activity is on the agenda, while those wishing to experience the area's natural beauty can explore Lake Michigan and Newport State Park. Make sure you get close to the area's animals with activities such as game walks and birdwatching.

Ellison Bay, WI

What's nearby

Ellison Bluff State Natural Area - 1 min drive - 0.0 km
The Clearing Folk School - 5 min drive - 2.6 km
Sister Bay Marina - 11 min drive - 10.4 km
Sister Bay Beach - 11 min drive - 10.8 km
Waterfront Park - 11 min drive - 10.8 km

Restaurants

‪Skip Stone Coffee Roasters - ‬9 min drive
‪Al Johnson's Swedish Restaurant and Butik - ‬9 min drive
‪Wild Tomato Sister Bay - ‬10 min drive
‪Husby's Food & Spirits - ‬10 min drive
‪Sister Bay Bowl - ‬10 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Insta-worthy Waterfront Cottage with Hot Tub pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

What time is check-in at Insta-worthy Waterfront Cottage with Hot Tub?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Insta-worthy Waterfront Cottage with Hot Tub?

Checkout is at 10:00 AM.

Where is Insta-worthy Waterfront Cottage with Hot Tub located?

This family-friendly Ellison Bay cottage is located on the waterfront, within 1 mi (2 km) of Ellison Bluff State Natural Area and Lake Michigan. Linden Gallery and Ellison Bay Pottery Studios are also within 2 miles (3 km).

Exceptional

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10/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

9.8/10

Location

10/10

Listing accuracy

10/10 Excellent

Sally O.

16 Jun, 2025

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

Fabulous fishing weekend!

Five star stay! We stayed for 3 nights and 3 days of fishing and fun. Our boys kayaked twice a day in between fishing trips all over the peninsula, ending each day in the hot tub. We got to enjoy the fire pit one s’mores filled evening too. Super clean, warm and welcoming lake house accommodated the needs of our whole party. We would definitely recommend and rent here again : )

Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Brian G.

9 Jan, 2025

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

Door County Vacation

Wonderful property. Clean with great views of the bay.

Stayed 5 nights in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

Michele T.

28 Mar, 2025

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

Spring break trip

We have had a lot of stays through VRBO, this was by far the best house. It was very clean and well decorated. It had everything we needed and the lake view hot tub was great. Quiet time of year, but still had some restaurants and wineries open. We had a great time and would definitely recommend!

Stayed 4 nights in Mar 2025

8/10 Good

Cathy R.

10 Jan, 2025

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

Disliked: Location

Had a good time.

Everything went well.

Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Jeff C.

30 Sept, 2024

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

60 bday gathering

Had a wonderful time at a beautiful clean home. Thank you for great memories

Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Sabina C.

12 Jun, 2024

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

Family Trip

We had a great 3-day stay at this property. The house was spotless upon arrival, which is a big plus in my book ;) The highlight of the whole trip was the jacuzzi, since the weather wasn't spoiling us. Beautiful house right on the lake!

Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

carol s.

2 Aug, 2024

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

Fun on the water

The location is great. Very quiet setting. Safe to be out on the water in the kayaks provided, even for young children as there is not a lot of boat traffic in this bay. The house is great!

Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Bonnie C.

12 Oct, 2024

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

Goddesses Getaway

This is a beautiful home with a fantastic view. Very clean and updated. Wish we had more time to enjoy all that the hosts had to offer. They were very communicative and accommodating. I would definitely recommend staying at Paddler's Bay!

Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Jacqueline H.

19 May, 2024

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

Bit of Paradise

The location was perfect. It was close to all the amenities of Door County, but, far enough away for solitude and waterviews. The home was meticulous, gorgeous and homey.

Stayed 4 nights in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

Robert M.

27 May, 2024

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

Lake House Beauty

My husband and I booked this last minute after a friend of ours stayed here. We fell in love with the space and the hot tub. Very relaxing time and look forward to hopefully coming back again on our next trip to Door County.

Stayed 3 nights in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

Emily B.

20 Apr, 2025

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

Heavenly lakeside escape

We headed up to Door County from Milwaukee to celebrate Easter,and absolutely loved the property right on the water. It was clean, updated, welcoming, and inviting. Perfect for our teens. Even during the off season. We took great advantage of the s'mores and coffee bar, the outdoor and indoor fireplace,hot tub and board games. We watched movies, ate breakfast at Al Johnson's and shopped at our favorite shop,Beach People for locally made goat milk soap. I've never stayed at a VRBO in the last 25 years that was stocked so perfectly and so organized and well done. Thank you Michael and Kayla!and Kayla fope. We wills definitely stay here again.

Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Alissa W.

21 Oct, 2023

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

Perfect Fall Weekend Getaway

Paddler on the Bay is in a perfect location for a relaxing getaway in the woods and on the lake. The house was beautifully appointed and decorated, extremely clean. Had everything we needed and is close to hiking and nice restaurants and other things to do! We enjoyed the fire pit on a cool fall evening. We would love to come back.

Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2023

10/10 Excellent

Jenny H.

23 Feb, 2025

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

Girls Weekend!

Paddler on the Bay is an awesome vacation home in Ellison Bay, right on the water! We enjoyed the location, cozy atmosphere and amenities. The hosts were extremely friendly and reached out a few times to make sure everything was just perfect - it truly was!

Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Nina U.

28 Oct, 2024

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

Highly Recommend

The property was so perfect for a family getaway. This time we stayed as adult sisters and mom getaway but I'm really hoping to come back with my kids next time. The location is incredible and the home is perfectly suited for all groups. 10/10 recommend!

Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Natalie S.

14 Sept, 2024

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

Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Julie W.

8 Jul, 2024

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

4th of July blast!

This was a perfect family vacation spot! The house was clean, bright and well stocked with kayaks, bikes, hot tub, a hammock, and last but not least the beautiful bay with incredible views. We enjoyed the many great activities in the area and relaxing at the house. The communication with the property manager before and during our stay was super helpful. We would love to stay here again!

Stayed 6 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Keri S.

15 Mar, 2024

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

Spring Break at the lake!

Perfect in every way for family. Twin 18 year old boys each had their own room and had plenty of room to spread out in the common areas, so no sibling bickering! We had an excellent stay in this beautiful, impeccably CLEAN, lakefront home. Well stocked kitchen and with a grocery store 6 minutes away, many meals were prepared and we had everything we needed. Coffee bar was a nice touch! Home is updated, tastefully decorated with a lake house nautical theme, and beds are super comfy. Our stay was during the off season so we weren’t able to take advantage of the outdoor amenities because of cooler temperatures but there was a wonderful fire pit area as well as kayaks to use. We didn’t miss these activities though, as the hot tub on the deck right outside the door was the main attraction. Another nice touch.. when getting out of the hot tub, there are heated mats on the deck to keep your feet from freezing during the winter and cooler months. This was one of our best rentals through VRBO, and we will be back! Hosts very responsive too!

Stayed 4 nights in Mar 2024

About the host

Hosted by Kayla

Hi, I am Mike! I am a local pharmacist and have enjoyed living in the city of Milwaukee and Door County for the past 30 years. Fishing and boating are my two favorite activities, but I also enjoy traveling, meeting new people, and eating my way around downtown Milwaukee!

Why they chose this property

The co-host and I truly enjoy hosting others and ensuring they have the best time possible while visiting this beautiful area. We are detail-oriented people so we have tried to think about every possible detail to make your stay is as enjoyable as possible. We have an informative Guide located in the kitchen that lists all of our favorite activities and restaurants we enjoy. The co-host and I are locals so we are able to offer real life experiences and recommendations to our guests.