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Ellison Bay Retreat - Little House in the Woods

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A cozy cabin interior with a dining table, red sofa, and wooden beams.
A sunroom with a stone floor, wooden furniture, and large windows offering a forest view.
A wooden interior with a dining table, chairs, a vase of flowers, a hanging light fixture, and a staircase.
A cozy room with a stone floor, wooden walls, a sink, and a blue sofa.
A deck with a grill and outdoor furniture.

Reviews

10 out of 10
Exceptional

Highlights

  • Make yourself at home
    Guests love the comfortable living areas, perfect for unwinding.
  • Centrally-located
    You're never far from where you need to be with this convenient location.
  • Discover nearby landmarks
    Close to Lake Michigan

Popular amenities

  • Balcony
  • Toys
  • Barbecue grill
  • Air-conditioning
  • Refrigerator
  • Washing machine

Explore the area

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Ellison Bay, WI
  • Place, Sister Bay Beach
    ‪13 min drive‬
  • Place, Peninsula State Park
    ‪22 min drive‬
  • Place, Cana Island Lighthouse
    ‪32 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

3 bedrooms (sleeps 6)

Bedroom 1

1 King Bed

Bedroom 2

1 Queen Bed

Bedroom 3

2 Single Beds

2 bathrooms

Bathroom 1

Bathtub · Toilet · Shower only

Bathroom 2

Bathtub · Toilet · Shower only

Spaces

Kitchen
Office
Balcony

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About the area

Ellison Bay

Located in Ellison Bay, this holiday home is in a rural area. Linden Gallery and Frykman Studio Gallery are cultural highlights, and some of the area's activities can be experienced at Sister Bay Marina and Pirate's Cove Adventure Golf. Fishing offers a great chance to get out on the surrounding water, or you can seek out an adventure with hiking/biking trails and cycling nearby.
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Ellison Bay, WI

What's nearby

  • Sister Bay Beach - 13 min drive - 14.1 km
  • Peninsula State Park - 22 min drive - 22.4 km
  • Cana Island Lighthouse - 32 min drive - 29.9 km
  • Egg Harbor Beach - 38 min drive - 43.5 km
  • Cave Point County Park - 41 min drive - 54.2 km

Restaurants

  • ‪Al Johnson's Swedish Restaurant & Butik - ‬15 min drive
  • ‪Husby's Food & Spirits - ‬14 min drive
  • ‪Stabbur Beer Garden - ‬14 min drive
  • ‪Wild Tomato - ‬15 min drive
  • ‪Door County Ice Cream Factory - ‬13 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Ellison Bay Retreat - Little House in the Woods pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

How much is parking at Ellison Bay Retreat - Little House in the Woods?

On-site parking is available at the property.

What time is check-in at Ellison Bay Retreat - Little House in the Woods?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Ellison Bay Retreat - Little House in the Woods?

Checkout is at 10:00 AM.

Where is Ellison Bay Retreat - Little House in the Woods located?

Situated in a rural location, this holiday home 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 9 miles (15 km).

Reviews

10

Exceptional

Reviews are presented in chronological order, subject to a moderation process, and verified unless otherwise labelled.
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Rating 10 - Excellent. 209 out of 220 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 10 out of 220 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 1 out of 220 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 220 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 220 reviews

9.8/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

10/10

Location

10/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Really great place. Easy to find, great location.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2025
Response from VrboOwner on 3 Sept, 2025
Hello Yifan, Thank you for your review! We’re glad you found the place convenient and enjoyed the location. We’d be happy to welcome you back anytime! Warm regards, The Simple Life Rentals Team
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
This was a clean, cozy, and quiet spot to spend a 4-day weekend with the family. Despite being in a private, wooded area away from the hustle and bustle, every place we went was just a short drive away (20 minutes at most). Communications, finding the place, checking in, and parking all seamless. Beds were comfortable, kitchen and baths all good. A/C, Wi-Fi and TV worked well. Upstairs bedrooms were warmer than downstairs as expected for a 2-story house, but keeping it a little extra cool downstairs made the upstairs reasonably comfortable. All things considered we would definitely stay here again!
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2026
Response from VrboOwner on 26 Aug, 2026
Thank you, Aaron, for your kind words. We're happy you enjoyed your cozy stay and found everything to your liking. We appreciate your feedback and look forward to welcoming you and your family back for another wonderful visit! Warm regards, The Simple Life Rentals Team
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

A Great Get-Away

We are musicians and the space was just what we needed for hang time and rehearsal!
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2023
Response from VrboOwner on 19 Sept, 2023
So glad you enjoyed it!
Verified review

8/10 Good

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
The location ended up being absolutely fantastic. We were worried about being so far north, but it ended up being a lot better than other locations we've stayed, which were south of Sister Bay. The house is beautiful with lots of comfortable chairs and couches to lounge after long hikes. It was really hot the week we visited, our bad luck, and the bedrooms do not have A/C so it got really warm in those rooms. I don't think that would be an issue during normal Door County weather, again just our bad luck. Showers were great, and having a washer/dryer was handy. Watching the birds at the feeders was a nice touch.
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2026
Response from VrboOwner on 27 Aug, 2026
Hi David, We appreciate you taking the time to share your review. We’re glad to hear that you enjoyed the location and found the home comfortable and inviting for relaxing after your outdoor adventures. It’s wonderful to know that the home’s amenities and peaceful setting added to your stay. We also appreciate you sharing your experience with us. We understand that unusually warm weather can certainly affect a stay, and we’re grateful for your understanding. Your comments are helpful to our team and owner as we continue looking for ways to improve the comfort and overall guest experience. We hope to have the opportunity to welcome you back to Door County in the future and provide you with an even more enjoyable stay. Warm regards, The Simple Life Rentals Team
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Door County Annual Family Stay

Very clean and well stocked property. Decor is very pleasing and interesting; thoughtfully done. Furniture was very comfortable and plenty of seating for our group. Very quiet neighborhood and a good number of wildlife visitors. We enjoyed our stay very much.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2024
Response from VrboOwner on 10 Sept, 2024
Thank you for your kind review, Rebecca! Our team and the homeowners are thrilled you enjoyed your stay. We hope you will consider staying with us again.
Verified review

8/10 Good

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

Relax amidst the trees

Beautiful and peaceful location surrounding by trees. Plenty of room to spread out both indoors and outdoors. Nicely decorated and well-furnished with just about everything we needed to enjoy our stay.
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2023
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
We loved this property. It is very private. It's off the beaten path, but many interesting features of Door County (Sister's Bay, Northpoint, Ephraim) were a short drive away.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025
Response from VrboOwner on 20 Aug, 2025
Hello Gwen, Thank you for sharing your experience! We’re so glad you loved the property and its private setting, while still being close to all the wonderful spots Door County has to offer. We’d be delighted to host you again anytime! Warm regards, The Simple Life Rentals Team
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Girls weekend

Thank you for renting to us! It was awesome, so pecans quiet! We can’t wait to stay in the future.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2024
Response from VrboOwner on 4 Nov, 2024
Thank you for your kind review! We are so glad you enjoyed your time and hope we have the pleasure of hosting you again!
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

A return to our favorite winter cabin

Our family has rented this cozy cabin for many years, and we hope to do so for many more. It is extremely well appointed with comfortable couches and beds. The kitchen far exceeds my kitchen at home. This is an exceptional home for any season, but we especially appreciate it during the quiet winter season when we bring out the puzzles and hot chocolate!
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2022
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Perfect Getaway!

This rental slept 6 adults comfortably. The home was well stocked. Peaceful and relaxing inside and out. We especially, liked the large table for meals and playing games. The sun room was the perfect place to do our puzzle too. We plan to return.
Stayed 4 nights in Apr 2023
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Anmiversary trip

Spent 4 days in Door County at this house. We were celebrating our 40th anniversary with our guys friends who were also celebrating their 40th anniversary. The house was well stocked, well decorated, and had all you could ask for in a vacation home. You'd love it.
Stayed 5 nights in Jun 2023
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Amazing Find in north Door County

From the moment we arrived, the entire family loved the house - even our teenage grandchildren exclaimed! We were very comfortable as the house has a warm, welcoming feeling. The kids enjoyed the sunroom area and we all enjoyed the living room and the deck for family time. The kitchen was well-appointed and had all the necessities to make meals. The bedrooms were comfortable and we slept well. Also, we appreciated being able to do laundry during our stay. We are hoping that next summer we are able to travel to Door County again and will definitely stay here if we return.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2023
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Beautiful home nestled in the woods of Door Co.

Quiet and peaceful, tucked into the woods in Door Co. This home offers you a warm and inviting place to stay. The Kitchen is stocked with everything you need to prepare meals. The high ceiling invites you into the family room where you can enjoy a nice fire in the fireplace. We really enjoyed the four season room. It has a heated floor and the windows give you a panoramic view of the wooded area around the house. The bedrooms are nice size and the beds are very comfortable. The house was very clean and communication with Arica was Awesome. We would definitely go back!
Stayed 5 nights in Feb 2023
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Fantastic!

We loved this property! Spacious, open, comfortable furniture, clean, beautiful quiet setting, exactly as pictured. A well stocked kitchen, updated appliances, washer and dryer, comfortable beds/spacious rooms with plenty of storage, games, puzzles, movies, books, and extra blankets. Plenty of bathroom necessities. Above and beyond with information about the home as well as options during your stay. Everything we needed, at our fingertips. Responsive. We really enjoyed this part of Door County. So many options within the surrounding communities without the crowds/car traffic of lower D.C. We would highly recommend this booking! A marvelous stay enjoyed by the whole family.
Stayed 5 nights in May 2025
Response from VrboOwner on 7 Jun, 2025
Hello JoEllen, Thank you so much for your kind words! We're so glad the home had everything you needed and that you enjoyed the peaceful setting and all the thoughtful touches. It means a lot to hear your family had such a great stay—hope to welcome you back again soon! Warm regards, The Simple Life Rentals Team
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Winter getaway

If you are looking for a peaceful comfortable getaway this rental is perfect. There were only two of us so we did not use the upstairs bedrooms. The master bedroom in main level bed was very comfortable. As is the whole house, fireplace, 4 season room. We were there for nature, snowshoeing, a few dinners and the area and home were perfect for that. Also visited the winter fest in fish creek, great hiking at Newport State Park, took a sleigh ride- it was great! We could have used another few days of it! Thank you to our host who stayed in easy contact- although we had no issues.
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2023
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Amazing cozy house in the woods!

Our family loved our 5-day stay at Arica's house in the woods! The house itself is gorgeous and cozy and so, so cool! The sunroom is amazing - it was especially fun to sit out there one afternoon and listen to the rain on the skylights! The table is nice and big, such a great gathering space for meals and games. And the living room is so cool with the high beamed ceiling. Appreciated all the little touches, like having cozy throw blankets, and the very well stocked kitchen with all the utensils, etc. we needed to make meals. My favorite of all the favorite parts, is the outdoor patio with the table & chairs surrounded by tall trees - it feels like you're a million miles away from everything, and yet it's a super easy drive to everything we wanted to do! Thank you Arica so much for creating such a magical place for a getaway!
Stayed 5 nights in Aug 2023
Response from VrboOwner on 19 Sept, 2023
Wow, thank you for the amazing review!!
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Late Summer

Our second trip to this cozy home in the woods. Last trip was for Winter fun in February. This time we came in the second week of September thinking we would have summer temperatures. It was fall like temps, colors were just starting. This is a wonderful location if you like nature and relaxed feel and slower pace. Also nothing is far if you want to visit more shops,etc. in fish creek. We took the ferry to Washington Island and enjoyed that day trip a lot. Also there is hiking and night sky viewing at Newport State Park. The home is exactly as advertised very clean, very comfortable. We just love the tranquil vibe here. Thanks again for hosting us!
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2023
Verified review

8/10 Good

Liked: Cleanliness, communication, location, listing accuracy

problems

TV was not working until the last day. Air conditioning ok for the first floor but not adequate for the second floor. Should be set at 78 not 80 prior to arrival in the summer. very long cycles on a small washer and dryer.
Stayed 8 nights in Jul 2025
Response from VrboOwner on 27 Jul, 2025
Hello Thomas, Thank you for taking the time to leave your feedback. We’ll be reviewing these points with our team to see how we can improve the comfort and convenience of the home. Your comments are truly appreciated and will help us make adjustments for future guests. We hope to have the chance to host you again for an even better stay. Warm regards, The Simple Life Rentals Team
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Wonderful get away and super cute cabin!

We really enjoyed our stay in Door County. We went for a fishing trip and the cabin was very welcoming to come back to. Had all the amenities we needed and enjoyed our stay very much. Cute cabin nestled in a very secluded and wooded neighborhood with great fireplace to sit around and visit with our friends. Wonderful host, very responsive and readily available. Will definitely be coming back!!
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2023
Response from VrboOwner on 19 Sept, 2023
You are welcome back anytime!
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location

Marking our 50th Anniversary with Family and Friends

What a great house for our needs this particular week. We had plenty of room for all our family of five to enjoy each other and get away from each other as desired. Kitchen has every tool and dish and pan you could want for cooking for a group. Close to the bay and on the quiet side of the Peninsula. Would stay here again if the occasion arose.
Stayed 11 nights in Jun 2023
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Relaxing girls' weekend getaway

We had such a great stay! This property is so cute, and had all the amenities you need. The beds were comfortable, and the location is very quiet and relaxing. Arica is a very responsive, and all instructions from check in to check out were very clear.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2023
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Home away from Home

Cozy yet spacious, immaculate - a very warm and inviting space, in a quiet, less traveled, part of the northern Door peninsula.
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2023
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Comfortable secluded retreat

We really enjoyed our stay. The house was very comfortable with plenty of space. A lot of thought went into making this a comfortable home away from home. There were plenty of consumables such as paper products, coffee filters, detergents, shampoos, etc. Additionally items like tea, coffee, various spices, and cooking oils, were also there. I can't say that these are promised items, but had we forgotten something it was thoughtful that they were there. It snowed while we were there and snow removal was great. If it had been summer we could have used either the charcoal or the gas grill. Instead, we enjoyed the fireplace in the living room as well as watching it snow while hanging out in the four-seasons room. The kitchen was well stocked with pots/pans/silverware/utensils. There were enough of all of these that we didn't have to run the dishwasher after every meal. These aren't the kinds of things that show up in a property description, but they are the kinds of things that make a stay extra comfortable and worry free. It shows someone going above and beyond to create a good experience. If you are looking for a place in northern Door county we recommend giving this place a look.
Stayed 4 nights in Mar 2023
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Second year ! Lovely home!

Our second time renting the vacation home and if we could would give 10 stars for owner helpfulness. Very well appointed And comfy kitchen and bird feeders and bed and baths. Any questions we had were answered quickly and effectively by Arica. Enjoyed our week very much! Thank you Arica!
Stayed 6 nights in Oct 2022
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Retirement Celebration in Door County

My family joined me in Door County to celebrate my retirement after 43 years as a physical therapist. There were 6 of us & this property in Ellison Bay provided the perfect getaway. There were 3 bedrooms & 2 bathrooms with comfortable furnishings. The woodland setting was relaxing & we enjoyed the antics of the squirrels & birds at the feeders. The kitchen was well provisioned with cookware & gadgets & spices which made making a few meals There quite easy. There was plenty of room in the great room with TV & Wi-Fi that worked perfectly. The house was located a very short walk from the water at Rowley's Bay & very near to Grandma's Swedush Bakery for cardamom coffee cakes for breakfast in the morning. There was a washer & dryer in the premises which was very convenient. All in all this was a fantastic property & I highly recommend it.
Stayed 5 nights in Sep 2022
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