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Waterfront Cottage Nestled in Picturesque Setting, Gills Rock

Family-friendly stay near Lake Michigan

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TV, fireplace, DVD player, stereo
Exterior
Outdoor dining
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Reviews

8.8 out of 10
Excellent

Entire home

5 bedrooms1 bathroomSleeps 8

Popular amenities

  • Kitchen
  • Washer
  • Dryer
  • Free WiFi
  • Outdoor Space

Explore the area

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Ellison Bay, WI
  • Place, The Clearing Folk School
    ‪7 min drive‬
  • Place, Linden Gallery
    ‪7 min drive‬
  • Place, Newport State Park
    ‪9 min drive‬

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About the area

Ellison Bay

On lake.A stay at this cottage places you within half a mile (1 km) of Lake Michigan and 3 miles (5 km) of Northport Pier. The Clearing Folk School and Linden Gallery are also within 6 miles (10 km).
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What's nearby

  • The Clearing Folk School - 7 min drive - 9.8 km
  • Linden Gallery - 7 min drive - 10.1 km
  • Newport State Park - 9 min drive - 11.2 km
  • Ellison Bluff State Natural Area - 9 min drive - 12.0 km
  • Sister Bay Marina - 14 min drive - 20.2 km

Getting around

  • Green Bay Austin Straubel Intl. Airport (GRB) - 117 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Island Orchard Cider - ‬7 min drive
  • ‪Mink River Basin - ‬7 min drive
  • ‪Kick Ash Products - ‬7 min drive
  • ‪Charlie's Smokehouse - ‬1 min walk
  • ‪Rowleys Bay Restaurant - ‬14 min drive

About this property

Entire place

You'll have the entire home to yourself and will only share it with other guests in your party.

Waterfront Cottage Nestled in Picturesque Setting, Gills Rock

Teskie's Cottage is a 1700 sq. foot home located at 970 Cottage Rd in Gills Rock.

Air-conditioned, picturesque and freshly updated, this appealing waterfront cottage has a front row seat to the amazing view over Green Bay (no access to the water), a large master bedroom downstairs, and four additional bedrooms upstairs. A spacious kitchen, living room with a pellet stove in the 6 foot stone fireplace, and sitting/reading room complete this quaint Door County cottage. Laundry facilities provided also. A large yard provides space for children to run around.

Built by Lily and Frank Sr. Teskie in the early 1900's, the cottage was once used as a boarding house for visiting fishermen. The hand-cut granite fireplace in the living room adds to its charm, and was constructed by Frank Sr. out of local stone. The breathtaking view includes the town of Gills Rock from the picture window in the living room, and unending, spectacular sunsets.

Enjoy Fourth of July fireworks from the front yard around the fire pit, grill out on the private sunny patio, or enjoy a book under the shady cedar trees in the yard. If you've been looking for a private yet convenient place to relax and enjoy Door County - this is it!
The much-beloved Shoreline Restaurant, a charming Coffee Shop at Gallery Ten art gallery with Wi-Fi, Charlie's Smokehouse (and Ice Cream!), the Island Clipper Ferry Line to Washington Island, a sprinkling of gift shops, and a spacious park with playground (pet-friendly) are all within walking distance.
Within 5-25 min. driving, so much more - parks, galleries, shops, churches, water activities, hiking, bicycling, wildlife/bird watching, theater events, sunrise/sunset vistas, beaches

Payment via credit and debit cards.

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Property amenities

Ski

  • Cross-country skiing nearby

Internet

  • Available in the cottage: Free WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • Car required
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking and van parking available

Kitchen

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Cookware, dishware, and utensils
  • Dishwasher
  • Microwave
  • Oven
  • Refrigerator
  • Stovetop
  • Toaster

Dining

  • Dining table

Bedrooms

  • 5 bedrooms
  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • 1 bathroom
  • Bathtub or shower
  • Soap
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels provided

Living spaces

  • Dining table
  • Fireplace
  • Living room

Entertainment

  • DVD player
  • Stereo
  • TV

Outdoor areas

  • Barbecue grill
  • Firepit
  • Garden
  • Outdoor furniture
  • Patio

Laundry

  • Laundry facilities
  • Washing machine

Comfort

  • Air conditioning
  • Heating

Pets

  • No pets allowed

Suitability/Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • 1 accessible parking space
  • No elevator
  • Wheelchair accessibility
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking
  • Wheelchair-accessible path of travel
  • Wheelchair-accessible van parking
  • Smoking not allowed

Location highlights

  • Near a health/beauty spa
  • Near the marina
  • On a lake

Things to do

  • Basketball nearby
  • Birdwatching nearby
  • Fishing nearby
  • Golfing nearby
  • Hiking/biking trails nearby
  • Horseback riding nearby
  • Hunting nearby
  • Ice skating nearby
  • Jet skiing nearby
  • Kayaking nearby
  • Motor boating nearby
  • Mountain biking nearby
  • Parasailing nearby
  • Sailing nearby
  • Scuba diving nearby
  • Sledding nearby
  • Snorkeling nearby
  • Snowmobiling nearby
  • Swimming nearby
  • Water skiing nearby
  • Water tubing nearby
  • Wildlife walks nearby

Safety features

  • Carbon monoxide detector (host has indicated there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property)
  • Smoke detector (host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property)
  • Fire extinguisher
  • Deadbolt lock

General

  • Garden

Policies

Check-in

Check-in time starts at 4:00 PM

Minimum check-in age: 21

Check-out

Check-out before 11:00 AM

Special check-in instructions

You will receive an email from the host with check-in and check-out instructions

Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

Pets

  • No pets allowed

Children and extra beds

  • Children are welcome.

Events

No events allowed

Smoking

Smoking is not permitted

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
Onsite parties or group events are strictly prohibited
Host has indicated there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property
Host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher and a deadbolt lock
This property is managed through our partner, Vrbo. You will receive an email from Vrbo with a link to a Vrbo account, where you can change or cancel your reservation
Charges for extra guests may apply and vary according to property policy.
A cash deposit, credit card, or debit card for incidental charges and government-issued photo identification may be required upon check-in.
Special requests are subject to availability at the time of check-in. Special requests can't be guaranteed and may incur additional charges.
    This property is managed by a private host, not a professional engaged in trade or business. Onsite parties or group events are strictly prohibited. For guests' safety, the property includes a carbon monoxide detector, a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector, and a deadbolt lock in each accommodation.

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Waterfront Cottage Nestled in Picturesque Setting Gills Rock

Frequently asked questions

How close is Waterfront Cottage Nestled in Picturesque Setting, Gills Rock to the airport?

This cottage is 190.9 mi (203-min drive) away from the Escanaba, MI (ESC-Delta County) airport, the closest popular airport to the property.

Does Waterfront Cottage Nestled in Picturesque Setting, Gills Rock have an airport shuttle?

Airport shuttle services are not available at this cottage.

How close is Waterfront Cottage Nestled in Picturesque Setting, Gills Rock to the beach?

This cottage is 9.9 mi (15-min drive) from Waterfront Park and 10 mi (15-min drive) from Sister Bay Beach. Don't forget your sunscreen!

Does Waterfront Cottage Nestled in Picturesque Setting, Gills Rock offer free breakfast?

This cottage does not offer free breakfast.

Is there a casino at Waterfront Cottage Nestled in Picturesque Setting, Gills Rock?

No, there is no casino at this cottage.

What time is check-in at Waterfront Cottage Nestled in Picturesque Setting, Gills Rock?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

Is there free parking at Waterfront Cottage Nestled in Picturesque Setting, Gills Rock?

Free parking is not available at this cottage.

Does Waterfront Cottage Nestled in Picturesque Setting, Gills Rock have a pool?

This cottage does not have a pool.

Does Waterfront Cottage Nestled in Picturesque Setting, Gills Rock have a spa?

There are no spa services available at this cottage.

How close is Waterfront Cottage Nestled in Picturesque Setting, Gills Rock to downtown Ellison Bay?

This cottage is 0.1 mi away from Gills Rock.

Waterfront Cottage Nestled in Picturesque Setting, Gills Rock Reviews

Reviews

8.8

Excellent

Rating 10 - Excellent. 51 out of 87 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 22 out of 87 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 9 out of 87 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 2 out of 87 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 3 out of 87 reviews

8.2/10

Cleanliness

2.0/10

Amenities

5.0/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

Verified

8/10 Good

Brian G.

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

Great location and stay

A great place to be that suited our needs with a family of young children. Much to do in the area.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Erin K.

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

Family getaway

Peaceful place and beautiful accommodations. Perfect for sitting outside or visiting inside.
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

gulnar g.

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

Beautiful view

We loved the location.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Craig O.

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

Gills rock cabin

Nice place
Stayed 6 nights in Jul 2024
Verified

8/10 Good

Damion D.

Liked: Check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Beautiful Location

My family and I were in the area for a wedding and found this great little cottage location with a view of the water. Could not have found a better spot for our family.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Laurel F.

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

Idyllic Shoreline Setting, Charming Comfy Cottage

Perfect campfire spot & comfortable al fresco dining in an idyllic setting w/ shoreline yard & an amazing view. The charming coastal cottage is clean and comfortable. Host is welcoming, responsive, & communicates well. Would happily stay here again.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

barbara l.

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

Relaxing

Rustic with charm. Beautiful view of Green Bay.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Cheryl S.

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

Cozy Cottage

2nd time staying here. Christina is great. Very comfortable, clean, and great atmosphere. Will come back again.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Paula S.

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

Fall 50

Nice place to stay at the beginning of the race
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2024
Verified

8/10 Good

Kevin N.

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

Quick trip

Decided on a last minute trip to an area we love. Had a great time. The property has a great view right on the water. Thank You
Stayed 2 nights in May 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Alicia T.

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

5 outta 5

We stayed the entire week at the property and it was superb!!! Beautiful morning views with coffee and awesome evenings by the fire. Good quiet location to be before and after running all over door county. Would definitely recommend.
Stayed 6 nights in Jul 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Jayne O.

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

Location of a gem

If you want quiet and pretty water views this is the place. It’s clean and quaint. If you want luxury then this is not the place for you. Close to catch the ferries to Washington Island; a must place to visit.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2023
Verified

8/10 Good

Jerome H.

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

Short stay

love the location and we where very pleased with the property. We only used the main floor it was just the two of us. We went up to Charlies up the street and ended up eating smoked Salmon instead of steaks for dinner its amazing. Jerome and Zita
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2023
Verified

8/10 Good

Kristen O.

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

Lakefront property!!

The proximity to Hedgehog Harbor was incredible! So much water fowl—gulls, terns, pelicans—action to watch!! Magnificent sunsets, even with the wildfire haze! Wonderful history of this house. We thoroughly enjoyed our stay and would like to return. :)
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2023
Verified

6/10 Okay

Brelynn K.

Liked: Check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Disliked: Cleanliness

Okay

Could definitely use a good deep clean. Lots of bugs and spiders/ webs. Also some mice. Place was nice otherwise with nice sunset view.
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Pattie H.

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

House With A View - Quiet and Relaxing

If you are looking for a quiet get away - with an incredible view look no further. Comfortable home with a picturesque view of Hedgehog Harbor. Enjoy lakefront campfires and cookouts - walk to historic fishing village - a short drive to Sister Bay where you can shop - dine - putt putt golf - drive go carts and see the goats on the roof at Al Johnson’s Restaurant. Enjoy the best of both worlds. Quiet accommodations in Gills Rock on the lake - minutes to Sister Bay and all of Door County where there is a lot to do. Door County and this property will leave you with memories that will stay long after your vacation has ended.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2023
Verified

8/10 Good

Karn C.

Liked: Cleanliness, communication, location, listing accuracy

Lovely property - great access to fun winter activities.

Our first night was cold due to an apparent miscommunication, but once things were smoothed out it was a great place to stay. The manager was responsive and helpful when we were able to connect. We would certainly go again! A fall trip is on our minds. One important tip: there's very very spotty cell service and few cell providers whose service is consistent, especially this far out. Without WiFi it's hard to communicate/clarify plans, and in the off season the options for businesses with open WiFi are fewer. We'll manage our plans differently next trip.
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2022
Verified

6/10 Okay

Terrance f.

Liked: Check-in, communication, location

Interesting home

The home is in a very nice area. Lake Michigan is right outside the backyard. Very nice views very quiet and peaceful. It’s the home that needs a major remodel. It’s an older home and it needs a lot of love. The window A/Cs all need new/clean filters and they run very loudly. The chimney has an insert that’s bigger than the chimney hole so it sits out on the unprotected flooring. We saw a few spider webs and a bit of dust throughout. If you like rustic this place for you. It was ok but we will not be staying there again.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2024
Verified

8/10 Good

Jessica W.

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

Overall nice stay for the price

Older cabin, exactly as it appears in the listing. No bathroom on the level with the bedrooms. One of the bedrooms could not be utilized due to a missing window - it was freezing in the room. Communication response regarding this issue was non-existent so we just made due. Cleaning could use a step-up, as there were dust mites under the beds (hard floors with easy access so not sure why these have been skipped). Location was ideal and sounds of waves was relaxing! Beds were comfortable.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2023
Verified

2/10 Terrible

Mayte G.

Liked: Check-in, communication, location
Disliked: Cleanliness, listing accuracy

Not clean

Our crews arrived to unmade beds, beers in the sink, bathroom garbage full, dog hairs on the bed and bedding. Didn’t look or smell clean. 0 out 10 for the cleaning. Everything else, was ok.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2023
Verified

6/10 Okay

Tim C.

Liked: Communication, location
Disliked: Cleanliness, check-in

Bad start, good finish

Check in was a bit dicey. Upon arrival, we found it had not been cleaned and certain expecrations not met (key on table, WIFI not present, side storm door was open, coffee table was flipped upside down on couch, used towel in bathroom, etc). A quick phone call to manager was well received. She was very apologetic and quickly offered to make things right. The nex day, housekeepers were in and cleaned and took care of issues. Remainder of stay was quite confortable and acceptable.
Stayed 3 nights in May 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Heath Z.

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

Hidden Gem

Way up at the top of very top of the peninsula is this absolute steal of a rental in Gills Rock. Situated right on the bay, this is a quaint former fishing cottage. The stairs creak and there’s even a pellet fireplace. For the price (compared with most other rental units in Door County), this place cannot be beat. I don’t know what previous guests mean about the cleanliness — I thought it was perfectly clean. The views of the bay are incomparable. The neighborhood quiet. Take a ten minute walk into Gills Rock proper and have a seriously great meal at the Shoreline Restaurant, pick up some smoked salmon at Charlie’s, and hop on the passenger ferry to Washington Island. Bring some fishing gear and fish from the pier in Gills Rock. Back at the unit, have a fire, curl up by the TV, watch the stars, watch boats go in and out of the bay…really a magical place to get away. Don’t miss this one!
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2023
Verified

6/10 Okay

K H.

Liked: Check-in, location
Disliked: Cleanliness
Location-great. 5 mins from the Washington Island ferry and close drive the all the little towns along the way. Cleanliness-needs A LOT of help. Definitely an old cottage vibe with lots of dirt, random hairs, dead and live bugs. Looked like black dog hair in the fridge. I had to find some spray and clean the fridge before I put any food in it. Main floor bedroom smelled like a dog had been in there. (I am very allergic and sensitive to dogs). We only used forks and a couple knives so I washed those before use. Also, there was a random butter knife laying on the floor by the fireplace? The windows are filthy. The side door doesn’t shut very well and one of the bathroom doors doesn’t shut with the knob so there’s a small hook on the door to keep it somewhat closed. The outside is fine, but lots of overgrown weeds and vines in what looks like used to be a little patio. There’s a nice little fire pit with some chairs and then a patio table with chairs. Bring your own firewood. Would’ve been a cool view of the bay but right next to the property a big old excavator was parked in the way. I didn’t have time to get pictures of our stay because we weren’t there most of the time. I understand wanting to keep the original charm of the place, but there’s a lot of things that could be updated and fixed. Overall, not a terrible stay, but would not recommend for the price.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2025
Verified

2/10 Terrible

Jessica

Disliked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Do not let photos fool you - this property is in very poor condition and was FILTHY. We arrived about 8/9pm to discover that there were no clean sheets - or sheets that fit the beds properly and had to wash whatever we could find. There was laundry left in the washer and dryer, a previous renter’s food under the kitchen table, dirt and grime in the fridge and freezer, cobwebs hanging from the ceiling, dead bugs on the mattresses along with stains, a thick layer of grime and dirt on the window AC units that also blew out dead bugs upon turning them on, house was so musty my son had to take allergy medication to breathe while inside, a previous renters tooth paste dried on the bathroom sink, a loose toilet seat that shifted drastically upon sitting down, the water never got past Luke warm while showering, the water itself was GREY, barely any windows had screens or could open due to being painted shut. None of the floors were clean and all rugs in the home had dust dirt and debris on them, the table was sticky and had to be scrubbed, dirty dishes in the cupboards with a sign explaining how to sanitize them prior to use. There was a nail poking up through the stairs which I cut my foot on needing medical attention, a strip of raised wood at the top of the stairs that my five year old tripped on and almost fell down the stairs. It had a nice view and was close to where we wanted to be. We will never stay again.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025
Verified

8/10 Good

M Honora K.

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

A charming bit of history

Got to meet Lyle who grew up in this house and gave us a sense of the family history. He by the way, was very quick to answer our call for fireplace pellets. The house could use some upkeep and exterior clean up but was comfortable and cozy. Loved having the grill and more importantly, the firepit outside allowed a view of the star filled night sky. Amazingly, blissfully quiet and peaceful. A wonderful get away.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2022