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Charming garden cottage downtown Ellison Bay walking distance to lake and shops

Cottage near Lake Michigan in Ellison Bay

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TV, fireplace, books
Interior

Reviews

9.8 out of 10
Exceptional

Entire home

3 bedrooms1 bathroomSleeps 7

Popular amenities

  • Fireplace
  • Kitchen
  • Outdoor space

Explore the area

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Ellison Bay, WI
  • Place, The Clearing Folk School
    ‪8 min walk‬
  • Place, Ellison Bay Pottery Studios
    ‪10 min walk‬
  • Place, Ellison Bluff State Natural Area
    ‪4 min drive‬

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About the area

Ellison Bay

City center stay.Your stay at this cottage will put you steps from Linden Gallery and a 5-minute walk from Lake Michigan. The Clearing Folk School and Ellison Bay Pottery Studios are also within half a mile (1 km).
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What's nearby

  • The Clearing Folk School - 8 min walk - 0.7 km
  • Ellison Bay Pottery Studios - 10 min walk - 0.9 km
  • Ellison Bluff State Natural Area - 4 min drive - 2.2 km
  • Sister Bay Marina - 10 min drive - 10.4 km
  • Sister Bay Beach - 11 min drive - 10.8 km

Getting around

  • Green Bay Austin Straubel Intl. Airport (GRB) - 111 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Al Johnson's Swedish Restaurant & Butik - ‬9 min drive
  • ‪Stabbur Beer Garden - ‬9 min drive
  • ‪Husby's Food & Spirits - ‬9 min drive
  • ‪Wild Tomato - ‬9 min drive
  • ‪Boathouse on the Bay - ‬8 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.

Charming garden cottage downtown Ellison Bay walking distance to lake and shops

This gorgeous downtown property is surrounded by beautiful perennials, climbing vines and flower bushes. The Cottage is located kitty corner from the Gus Klenke Garage on hwy 42 in downtown Ellison Bay and within walking distance to Door County Cider, local pottery shops, and an antique shop. Local restaurants and coffee shops include Kick Ash Coffee, Brew Coffee House, Wickman House, Mink River Basin Bar and Restaurant, and The Viking Grill all within walking distance. The Pioneer Store is less than a city block away and has deli meats, beer, wine, liquor and fresh and frozen foods.
The Cottage is attached to a seasonal retail shop with its own personal entrance. There is a spacious parking lot and a very large enclosed patio area with a picnic table, patio table and bench. The kitchen has all the tableware and silverware needed for eight individuals as well as a coffee maker, toaster, pots and pans, full refrigerator, electric stove/oven and a dishwasher. The dining area has a fold-out table that seats 8 and has a large bay window. The living room is open and bright with a full picture window looking out at the patio. There is a brand new cozy couch with additional seating facing an electric fireplace and large screen tv that includes Spectrum cable and wifi. Provided are also Pendleton beach towels for your use. There is one bathroom that has a large sit-down tiled shower. A set of towels, hand towels and washcloths are provided for each guest. The first bedroom is very large with a four poster queen bed and corner windows perfect for relaxing with a good book. Large closet and shelves with a luggage rack and all bedding with extra blankets and sheets provided. The second bedroom has a comfortable queen bed with cozy bedding and extra blankets and sheets provided. A small closet and full length shelving unit for clothing storage. The third bedroom has three twin beds and two closets with lots of hanging room. All bedding is provided with extra blankets and sheets.
Owners live in Door County and are very open to accommodating our guests in any way we can so please let us know if there is anything you need to help make your vacation the best experience possible!

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Property amenities

Beach

  • Beach nearby

Internet

  • Available in the cottage: WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • Parking on site

Kitchen

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

Bedrooms

  • 3 bedrooms
  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • 1 bathroom
  • Shower
  • Soap
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels provided

Living spaces

  • Fireplace

Entertainment

  • Books
  • TV with cable/satellite channels

Outdoor areas

  • Patio

Comfort

  • Air conditioning
  • Heating

Pets

  • No pets allowed

Suitability/Accessibility

  • Smoking not allowed
  • Note from host: No smoking whatsoever indoors

Location highlights

  • In a village
  • In the city center
  • On a lake
  • On a river
  • On the waterfront

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

Policies

Check-in

Check-in time starts at 4:00 PM
Contactless check-in available
Minimum check-in age: 25

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

Rules

The property is adjoined to a retail space so we ask during business hours that guests keep music to a minimum and to keep stores entrances clear.
Please respect the neighbors and keep any loud music down especially late at night.

Pets

  • No pets allowed

Children and extra beds

  • Children are welcome.

Events

No events allowed
Please contact me if interested in a small party

Smoking

Smoking is not permitted
No smoking whatsoever indoors

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
Note from host: Please contact me if interested in a small party
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
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. Note from host: Please contact me if interested in a small party For guests' safety, the property includes a carbon monoxide detector, a fire extinguisher, and a smoke detector in each accommodation.

Property is also known as

Charming perennial garden cottage in downtown Ellison Bay

Reviews

Charming garden cottage downtown Ellison Bay walking distance to lake and shops Reviews

9.8

Exceptional

10/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Amenities

10/10

Property conditions & facilities

10/10

Eco-friendliness
Rating 10 - Excellent. 106 out of 116 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 7 out of 116 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 3 out of 116 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 116 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 116 reviews

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Katalin V.

Liked: Cleanliness
Lovely stay in Ellison Bay, close to galleries and state parks. We hope to return soon!
Stayed 5 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Wayne H.

Liked: Cleanliness
Clean, comfortable, convenient, quiet.
Stayed 9 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Margot H.

Liked: Cleanliness
Wonderful stay!
Stayed 5 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Lexi S.

Liked: Cleanliness
Our stay was great! The location was easily accessible to many things in Door County (shops, restaurants, parks, beach, etc) We would stay again!
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Courtney B.

Liked: Cleanliness
Charming cottage ideal for families or two couples. Tasteful decor and everything we needed for a weeklong stay. Extra linens and beach towels were much appreciated. Location was peaceful and quiet, yet only 10-15m drive to many Door County parks and destinations. As other reviews have noted, a little extra cleaning attention could be given to the bathroom and kitchen. We would love to stay again and hope the washing machine can be repaired (this was a key criteria for us in selecting a Door County rental).Thanks so much for sharing your beautiful property with us!
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Tanner S.

Liked: Cleanliness

Great stay!

Me and my family had a great time at the cottage. The place is very clean, and comfortable. Great location and close to everything we wanted to do. Would stay here again.
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2025

8/10 Good

beastdrone101

Liked: Cleanliness

Cute little cottage

Nice place to stay in Ellison Bay. Very secluded with all the bushes, trees and flowers but close to shops and food as well. House was roomy. Loved the shower. Everything you need minus washer and dryer which was out during our stay but only a minor inconvenience. We did have trouble with it being super warm in the bedroom upstairs and house could use a good deep clean overall. Host were responsive. Nice stay. Would stay again.
Stayed 6 nights in Jun 2025

6/10 Okay

Ted D.

Stayed 5 nights in May 2025

8/10 Good

Craig G.

Liked: Cleanliness

Spring getaway

Peoperty was nice. Plenty of room. It has an upstairs that could sleep 5 more people. Will go back. Great location.
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Amy A.

Liked: Cleanliness

Cute, cozy and accommodating!

The owner of the property is amazing! She is responsive and helpful. The cottage was clean and charmingly decorated. Our group of 3 fit comfortably, there would’ve been room for more. I would love to stay here again! Five stars!
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Tom S.

Liked: Cleanliness

Weekend Getaway

Enjoyed our winter weekend getaway to door county.
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

Betty M., Mequon, Wisconsin

Liked: Cleanliness

Garden cottage in Ellison Bay

W Wonderful stay as usual. Quiet and secluded yet easy to get to other towns. Hosts are very responsive.
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Shelly H.

Liked: Cleanliness

Girls wknd getaway

We had a wonderful time hiking and sight seeing in DC. Many laughs and great memories made.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Jenn W.

Liked: Cleanliness

Great return visit

This was our second stay, and we enjoyed it as much as our first, two years ago. Great home-base location for all the hiking we wanted to do, including a day trip to Washington Island.
Stayed 8 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Hannah S.

Liked: Cleanliness

Perfect spot in Ellison Bay!

My friends and I loved our stay at this charming cottage in Ellison Bay. Would absolutely recommend if you are traveling to the area.
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2024

8/10 Good

Brad M.

Liked: Cleanliness

Biking Heaven

The cottage is in an ideal location for biking and restaurants. Very quiet after a hard days play. Our only complaint(s)were the bathroom sink needs some TLC, trickle of water at most and the sink was very slow to drain. Needed more kitchen trash bags. Ole time bikers
Stayed 7 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Alison G.

Liked: Cleanliness

Perfect Place!

What a great stay! Perfect amount of room - Comfortable sitting area and great kitchen! Loved the little cottage and the location - a nice slow pace compared to other locations! Loved it and totally recommend!
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Lisa a.

Liked: Cleanliness

Location!

If you want to have everything within walking distance and feel you're in what Door County used to be like, this is the place to stay. All the comforts of home, in quaint Ellison Bay. From coffee shops to gifts shops and boutiques. Antiques to dining, beaches to sunsets, it's all waiting for you to come and enjoy while you stay at the cottage.
Stayed 13 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Johanna M.

Liked: Cleanliness

Beautiful, spacious Ellison Bay cottage (in town!)

My family was so lucky to get this little cottage. We come every year to Door County, but I hadn't spent much time in Ellison Bay. Staying here completely changed my mind on this part of the peninsula. It's so charming and quiet and has great coffee within walking distance. The house itself is very clean, bright, spacious and had every amenity my kids (ages 11, 9 and 7) could want. Loved the private parking in the back too. Our hosts were responsive and helpful as well. We'd definitely recommend this home to our friends, and if we are ever in need of another DC rental we will look it up again!
Stayed 6 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

James D.

Liked: Cleanliness

Wonderful home away from home

Our family of seven loved the cottage! It was the perfect home base for our Door County vacation. It was much larger than we expected and everyone had their own bed. The upper loft was an unexpected bonus. The kitchen was well stocked with cookware and dishes, everything was very clean and well decorated, and we had plenty of privacy. My wife and I loved walking to the coffee shop and the general store every morning. One heads up for other guests: we found a couple of ticks just about every day, so beware if you have little ones especially. Not a problem with the cottage itself, but a good thing to watch out for during your stay. We’ll be back and will be sharing this place with our friends!
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2024

6/10 Okay

Rita T.

Liked: Cleanliness

The cottage was a fairy tale setting.

It would have been good to say up front that the interior design business is in the same house as the Garden Cottage guests.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Debbie G.

Liked: Cleanliness

Ellison Bay

Very cute n cozy. Cl9se to beach and shops.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Roger A.

Liked: Cleanliness

Door County Vacation

We had a wonderful time in Door County. The property was as advertised. A couple things, the bathroom sink water pressure was very low at best, it should probably be looked at. There is some kind of sump pump that runs every 15 seconds or so which we could hear , especially at night, that also should probably be looked at. Neither of these things would preclude us from staying at this house again.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Marguerite P.

Liked: Cleanliness

Lovely stay in quiet Ellison Bay

We had the best week at this place! It was clean and exactly as described (honestly even nicer in person). It was just 1 block to all of the restaurants, coffee shops etc in Ellison Bay which is a lovely town much quieter than several of the other ones but still with plenty of great options as well as a park & beach. Only a 10 min drive to sister Bay and Gill Harbor, we found it very easy to get around and would absolutely stay here again.
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Leah T.

Liked: Cleanliness

Fun spot

Highly recommend for a weekend trip.
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2024