Beautiful Norwegian Timber Frame in Whitefish Bay - Pristine Beach/Trails Galore - Door County

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The Prancing Pony - a Norweign style timberframe home with handcarved features.

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4 bedrooms2+ bathroomsSleeps 62400 sq ft

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Parking available
Gym
Dryer
Washer
Pet-friendly
Barbecue grill

Explore the area

Sturgeon Bay, WI

Whitefish Dunes State Park
‪20 min walk‬
Clark Lake
‪8 min drive‬
Cave Point County Park
‪11 min drive‬
Sturgeon Bay, WI (SUE-Door County Cherryland)
‪26 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

4 bedrooms (sleeps 6)

4th Bedroom/Bonus Room

2 Double Beds

Bedroom 2

1 Double Bed

Bedroom 3

2 Single Beds

Master Bedroom

1 Queen Bed

2 bathrooms, 1 half bathroom

Bathroom 1

Bathtub or shower · Toilet

Bathroom 2

Toilet · Shower only

Bathroom 3

Toilet

Spaces

Deck or patio

Porch or lanai

Kitchen

Outdoor play area

Garden

Dining area

About this property

Beautiful Norwegian Timber Frame in Whitefish Bay - Pristine Beach/Trails Galore

Year-round Norwegian timber frame home ideally located on a dead-end street bordering Whitefish Dunes State Park and Cave Point County Park, with private access to the most pristine beach in all of Door County!

This 2,500 square foot home features 3 bedrooms, a large room with bedding, 2.5 baths, a kitchen, living room, TV room, and laundry room. The house has all the charm of a Swiss Alps chalet with an open beam structure and hand-carved finials under each of the roof eves. Inside you will find antiques, knickknacks, folk art, original oil paintings, and wood carvings that add to the coziness of the home.

Three bedrooms upstairs have sleeping accommodations and a shared bathroom. The downstairs features a large room with a full bathroom and separate entranceway; which has bedding or can be used as a recreation room. The main floor has with all the amenities of home, modern appliances, a recently remodeled bathroom, laundry room, and is smartly decorated with country charm throughout. It has all the appeal Door County has to offer.

**** Due to the township ordinance, a total of 6 guests are permitted per rental.

Picture Yourself At Your Get Away Home!

Curl up with a book in front of the wood-burning stove, and play a board game or charades with your family in the open living room. Cook your favorite meals or bake that special dessert you've wanted to for so long, but haven't had the time. Or simply sit, talk, and laugh.

Nestled in a 2.2 wooded acre lot with full Lake Michigan private beach access, just 4 doors down from the home. Spend the day at the beach or walk along the 3 miles of sandy shoreline, ranked as Door County’s preeminent beach by the Chicago Tribune. Stroll down the street which will lead you to Whitefish Dunes State Park. Stroll down the other direction to Bark and Glidden Roads – home to the Glidden Lodge and Donny’s Restaurant. Either way you choose to walk or ride your bike, you will have beautiful beach homes to admire. It’s the perfect place to escape from it all! Ride your bike in peace, take in the fresh country air, and gaze at the night's stars on the large outside porch. Have a peaceful night's sleep listening to the waves crashing on the beach, the wind rushing through the trees, and the deer crackling through the brush.

Activities in the Area
Nearby Door County activities include hiking, boating, kayaking, biking, fishing (charter, pier, stream, and ice), golfing, cross-country skiing, snowmobiling, state and county parks, wineries, fine dining, fish boils, antiques, crafts, art galleries, indoor and outdoor theaters, shopping and so much more!

Enjoy All the Comforts of Home
*Bed linens and towels are provided at no additional charge.

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Prancing Pony

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House Rules

Check in after 4:00 PM

Minimum age to rent: 25

Check out before 10:00 AM

Children

Children allowed: ages 0–17

Events

No events allowed

Pets

Pets allowed: dogs (limit 2 total)

- $100 per pet fee. No pets on furniture.

Smoking

Smoking is not permitted

Smoking is not permitted.

Quiet hours are 10:00 pm to 7:00 am and must be ob

All pets must be leashed in private and public are

No outdoor fires permitted. The area is dry and a

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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

About the area

Sturgeon Bay

Located in Sturgeon Bay, this holiday home is in the city centre. Sturgeon Bay Bridge and Sturgeon Bay Ship Canal Lighthouse are local landmarks, and travellers looking to shop may want to visit Choice Orchards and Main Street Shops. Looking to enjoy an event or a game while in town? See what's going on at Peg Egan Performing Arts Center, or consider a night out at Woodwalk Gallery. Make sure you get close to the area's animals with activities such as game walks and birdwatching.

Sturgeon Bay, WI

What's nearby

Whitefish Dunes State Park - 20 min walk - 1.7 km
Clark Lake - 8 min drive - 4.7 km
Cave Point County Park - 11 min drive - 7.4 km
Sturgeon Bay Bridge - 19 min drive - 18.0 km
Egg Harbor Beach - 27 min drive - 27.7 km

Getting around

Green Bay, WI (GRB-Austin Straubel Intl.) - 76 min drive

Restaurants

‪Island Fever Rum Bar - ‬14 min drive
‪The Farm - ‬10 min drive
‪Institute Saloon - ‬8 min drive
‪Mike's Port Pub & Grill - ‬13 min drive
‪Donny's Glidden Lodge Restaurant - ‬18 min walk

Frequently asked questions

Is Beautiful Norwegian Timber Frame in Whitefish Bay - Pristine Beach/Trails Galore pet-friendly?

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

What time is check-in at Beautiful Norwegian Timber Frame in Whitefish Bay - Pristine Beach/Trails Galore?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Beautiful Norwegian Timber Frame in Whitefish Bay - Pristine Beach/Trails Galore?

Checkout is at 10:00 AM.

Where is Beautiful Norwegian Timber Frame in Whitefish Bay - Pristine Beach/Trails Galore located?

Located in the heart of Sturgeon Bay, this holiday home is within 1 mi (2 km) of Whitefish Dunes State Park and Lake Michigan. Clark Lake and Cave Point County Park are also within 3 miles (5 km).

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9.8/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

10/10

Location

9.4/10

Listing accuracy

10/10 Excellent

Stefanie B.

23 Oct, 2024

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

Peaceful village

Wonderful stay at Prancing Pony. Laura was responsive and great at communicating. The house was clean and provided everything we needed for a great relaxing stay in Door Co. The neighborhood is quiet and a small public beach just down the road provided a great place for morning and evening walks along the shore of Lake Michigan.

Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Angela D.

13 Oct, 2024

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

Perfect Door County Get Away

The Prancing Pony is a lovely, quiet spot perfectly situated to be away from the hustle and bustle of Door County towns but close enough to access everything you want to do. Super comfortable beds, a well-equipped kitchen and good community spaces large enough for games and an occasional sporting event on the large flat screen tv met of family’s needs.

Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2024

8/10 Good

Doug H.

23 Aug, 2024

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

August Getaway

Very nice, rustic, well kept property. Plenty of room for my family of 4 plus 1. Property had a beautiful view of Lake MI from the deck and access to the lake was only a few doors down across the street. The sandy beach was great for long walks and just hangin’ out.

Stayed 5 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Robert W.

12 Aug, 2024

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

The Prancing Pony is a Door County Gem!

We are from St. Louis, but used to live in Wisconsin, so have been to Door County several times. We were looking for a quiet spot for a week of relaxing vacation for our two high school and two college kids - our full family of six. The Prancing Pony was PERFECT! The property itself worked well for a family of our size. A very nice outdoor patio over the garage where I drank my coffee every morning with a nice view of the lake through the trees across the road. The kitchen was well appointed and a fun place to cook and serve food on the nights we stayed in. The living room offered a quiet reading spot and the back TV room was a bonus that the teenagers definitely took advantage of. This is a rustic Norwegian-style house, with beautiful wood beams and antique furniture throughout. It was clean and comfortable. There is no air conditioning for our mid-August visit, but the weather was fine, and we loved sleeping in the cool evenings with the windows open. The location was close enough for many fun day trips. Close to Donny's Glidden Lodge Restaurant and the Hitching Post - we ate at both - excellent. A small, but nice public beach across and down the street - maybe a 5 minute walk? Convenient location for all the activities and we did a lot. Boating/fishing in Bailey's Harbor. Taking the ferry over to Washington Island. Great hiking everywhere - we loved nearby Cave Point County Park. Golf. Fish Boil. Shopping. An amazing trip!

Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Andrea R.

9 Aug, 2024

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

Great Property

The location was amazing, and you could get to all the little towns great from this location! I would highly recommend it to anyone. The owner answered all questions, gave suggestions on what to do, was helpful, and was super responsive! It was clean and had everything we needed!!

Stayed 6 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Dan S.

29 Jul, 2024

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

The Pony does not disappoint

This is a great rustic and spacious home to access a very special beach. I’ve been roaming these shores since I was a little, and now I bring my own kids. It has the feel of a classic Door County getaway.

Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Alexandra H.

12 Jun, 2024

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

Lovely stay

Beautiful home, well kept, secluded, and lovely

Stayed 5 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Sara B.

3 Oct, 2023

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

Beautiful craftsmanship

This home is rustic built with beautiful craftsmanship. The second floor is open at to the beams they support the roof. I am good with construction styles, but beam work in this home is truly beautiful . The walls that separate the rooms on the second floor do not go all the way up to the walls to show case this impressive work . The first floor is open, the kitchen is well equipped , the deck outside is large and comfortable . It is a bit of a walk to the private beach. The public beach entrance is a very short drive away. There are houses very close by. It is close to sturgeon bay for any needs you have. Very close to 2 parks .

Stayed 5 nights in Sep 2023

10/10 Excellent

mindy n.

16 Sept, 2023

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

Had a wonderful time.

We had a wonderful 5 day stay. Our hostess was very communicative and helpful. The location could not have been nicer. We were steps from the beach. Places you could sit on the beach were limited but within a few minutes walk and perfect for kids. If you are beach walker as we were there was no limitation to access. The home was very comfortable and spacious and had everything we needed. I would happily stay again.

Stayed 5 nights in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

robert g.

28 Aug, 2023

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

Pony

Always a wonderful stay at the Pony!

Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

Molly R.

19 Aug, 2023

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

Door county

Great stay!

Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2023

10/10 Excellent

Dan R.

4 Aug, 2023

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

Perfect location and great house

This house is perfect for a family vacation on whitefish bay. Beach access is just a few doors down and the house has everything you need.

Stayed 6 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Paul S.

30 Jul, 2023

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July 2023

Fantastic location. Easy beach access. Rustic but as expected. Nice afternoon shade on patio with peekaboo view of lake Michigan.

Stayed 14 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Edwina M.

1 Jul, 2023

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

Lovely Rustic Home Close to a Fabulous Beach

My husband and I, our two adult daughters, and our dog thoroughly enjoyed the week we spent at the Prancing Pony. We had everything we needed for our stay and were wowed by the beauty of the sandy beach that is a five minute walk from the property. It was great to be on the quiet side of Door County but within a quick drive of some of the more touresty towns, restaurants, and shopping. We hope to book again next summer.

Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2023

10/10 Excellent

Mac V.

11 Jan, 2023

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

Winter getaway

Our second vacation to this property!!!! A great winter getaway for our family. We will stay again:)

Stayed 4 nights in Jan 2023

10/10 Excellent

Mary S.

8 Oct, 2022

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

Great location

We enjoyed our stay. This property is a short walk to beach access with beautiful sunrises. We loved the close proximity to whitefish dunes and cave point. The house had everything we needed and was very comfortable.

Stayed 5 nights in Oct 2022

10/10 Excellent

Petra L.

24 Sept, 2022

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

Very cozy and welcoming

We had an amazing week staying at this property. Everyone was enjoying the quiet neighborhood, the close beach and the porch. Prancing Pony had everything we needed and was so clean. We felt so welcome! Thank your for a wonderful, relaxing vacation week.

Stayed 7 nights in Sep 2022

10/10 Excellent

Roland W.

16 Sept, 2022

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

Peace and Tranquillity Exemplified

1st time renting on the “quiet side” of DC. It was wonderful! Everbody loved the deck, the sound of the waves outside our bedroom windows, the flying squirrels at night, the cozy wood timber interior and the daily strolls up and down this quiet stretch of road. A great “base camp” for our Door County adventures!

Stayed 7 nights in Sep 2022

10/10 Excellent

robert g.

1 Sept, 2022

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

Awesome!

Excellent as always! We love The Pony!

Stayed 5 nights in Aug 2022

10/10 Excellent

Leigh J., Minneapolis

16 Aug, 2022

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

The view was lovely!

We really enjoyed our stay. Great location. We weren't able to get the TV to work, but we didn't need it and it was actually nice not to have it. We played games, went to beach, walked and loved sitting out on the patio.

Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2022

10/10 Excellent

Katie L.

19 Jul, 2022

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

Cute house in a Great Lake Michigan location

Really enjoyed our stay here! There is a quiet road between the house and the beach (hard to see in photos) and then the beach access is just four houses down. Also close by is the pier which was perfect for taking our kayaks out. This stretch of beach is the best there is in Door County. Been going to this area my whole life and sometimes the beach is wide and sometimes it’s narrow. This season it was nice and wide! Thanks for a cute rental with all the comforts of home!

Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2022

10/10 Excellent

JANA S.

2 Jul, 2022

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

Peaceful, out of the way cottage with view of lake

I loved drinking my morning coffee and gazing out at the lake from the deck. We all enjoyed walking along the private beach, and the Whitefish Bay neighborhood. Plenty of options for sleeping. Fully equipped kitchen and even bowls, toys and gates for our pampered pooch. Thanks Prancing Pony for a relaxing week!

Stayed 6 nights in Jun 2022

10/10 Excellent

Gretchen K.

26 Jun, 2022

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

Wonderful Time!

We had a wonderful week away in one of our favorite places to vacation -- Door County, Wisconsin. The location of this property was perfect in that it was right across from Lake Michigan with beautiful views and also far enough away from the main touristy towns. The property was very clean, with ample amenities (kitchen lacked nothing which is HUGE in my book!). Property manager was very responsive to inquiries before and during our stay. We would definitely stay here again!

Stayed 6 nights in Jun 2022

10/10 Excellent

Luke and Margo N.

13 Sept, 2021

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

Great Fall Getaway

This house was clean, comfortable and in a great neighborhood. My husband and I spent 5 nights with another couple and our dog and it was a great getaway. Lots to do in the area and the location made it super easy to get around. The biking was awesome and my husband and I walked/ran every morning with our dog on the quiet road. The only negative was that the upstairs is all open air and so there isn’t much to keep noise down. It was fine for 4 of us, but anymore would be hard I think. All in all it was a great place to hang out!

Stayed 5 nights in Sep 2021

10/10 Excellent

robert g.

21 Aug, 2021

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

Awesome Place

We had such a great week at Prancing Pony that we already booked two weeks next year! We were worried about what to bring but we never should have, everything we needed was there! Perfect location and a cozy ambience made us feel right at home!

Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2021

About the host

Hosted by Prancing Pony

We are a family of 8 (which include 3 grandchildren). We love outdoor activities Door County has to offer - hiking, kayaking, biking, climbing, swimming, antiquing, and exploring. Our home is filled with antiques, folk art and original oil paintings. We continually add special touches to the home. On the outside of the house under each of the eves are hand carved finials.

I grew up in Northwest Illinois and vacationed in Wisconsin with my sisters and brother. We always loved the water and outdoor activites. As children, my kids loved playing on the beach or in the woods. As they have grown, they still do the same - it's a place to be young again! The grandchildren are following in the same foot steps, by enjoying the water, learning about and appreciating nature. My dogs love swimming and running on the beach - it is their favorite part of coming up to Whitefish Bay.

The Prancing Pony has become a special place where our family gathers to get away, explore, play games, do crafts, cook and laugh A LOT! There are several hiking trails accessible on foot from the home, including a trail into Whitefish Bay Dunes State Park at the end of the deadend street, Old Baldy (with wooden platforms and a overlook platform), incrediable single track biking trails near the home, and kayaking right from the pier (4 doors down).

Why they chose this property

When my children were small we used to camp in Door County. It was the perfect place that was close to home with everything we needed - outdoor activities, great beaches and a place to relax. I would take the kids to Whitefish Dunes State Park where they would swim and participate in the kids activities run by the park. We would look down the beach and imagine what it would be like to have property 'down there'. When the the opportunity presented itself to buy a home, I looked all around the Peninsula, found this home and knew it was the one. It reminded me of Switzerland and I instantly fell in love with the craftsmanship and charm of the home, not to mention the area.

Named from Lord of the Rings, The Prancing Pony was a safe haven and place for all walks of life to gather. Our family considers the home to be that special place where all can gather for a peaceful get away. I have been blessed with this beautiful home and love the chance to share it with family, friends and vacationers -- extended friends.

Please sign our guest book and tell us about your trip. I love reading about your adventures.

What makes this property unique

You will love the craftsmanship of the open beam structure and love that went into building this home by the original owner who was a carpenter. The home is filled with antiques, folk art and original oil paintings.

We love going to bed listening to the waves and waking up in the morning looking at the beautiful architecture. It is so relaxing to sit on the large porch and read a book or stare up at the night sky and watch for satellites and falling stars. We take walks several times a day down the beach, down the street or on the many trails in the state park. People of all ages and their dogs love the beach -- there's simply nothing like it. The sandbars make it a lot of fun to walk way out and only be knee deep. The lake is different each day and ever day is a new adventure.

Bed linens and towels are provided, unlike properties managed by other rental companies.