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A Woodsy Retreat Surreounded by nature

Family-friendly stay near Lake Michigan

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A spacious living room with a large window, a sofa, a coffee table, and a wooden door.
A campfire in a forested area with a white house in the background.
A kitchen with wooden cabinets, a dining area with a table and chairs, and a deck with a railing.
A spacious living room with a green sofa, a blue sofa, a wooden coffee table, and a TV cabinet.
A hallway leading to a bedroom with a bed, bedside table, and a window with a view of greenery.

Reviews

8.8 out of 10
Excellent

Entire home

3 bedrooms4 bathroomsSleeps 8167 sq m

Popular amenities

  • Kitchen
  • Washer
  • Dryer
  • Pet friendly
  • Free WiFi
  • Air conditioning

Explore the area

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Sturgeon Bay, WI
  • Place, beach near Portage Park
    ‪6 min drive‬
  • Place, Door County Maritime Museum
    ‪16 min drive‬
  • Place, Sturgeon Bay Bridge
    ‪17 min drive‬

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About the area

Sturgeon Bay

In Sturgeon Bay .Stay at this Sturgeon Bay vacation home and you'll be within half a mile (1 km) of Lake Michigan and 9 miles (15 km) of Crossroads At Big Creek. Also within 9 miles (15 km) are Robert La Salle County Park and Door County Maritime Museum.
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What's nearby

  • beach near Portage Park - 6 min drive - 4.0 km
  • Crossroads At Big Creek - 15 min drive - 14.4 km
  • Door County Maritime Museum - 16 min drive - 14.1 km
  • Sturgeon Bay Bridge - 17 min drive - 14.4 km
  • Door County Historical Museum - 18 min drive - 15.1 km

Getting around

  • Green Bay Austin Straubel Intl. Airport (GRB) - 72 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪McDonald's - ‬16 min drive
  • ‪5th and Jefferson Coffee House - ‬17 min drive
  • ‪McDonald's - ‬19 min drive
  • ‪Starboard Brewing Company - ‬17 min drive
  • ‪Starbucks - ‬15 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.

A Woodsy Retreat Surreounded by nature

This large spacious 4 bedroom, 2.5 bath home is nestled between two beaches and surrounded by 6 acres of beautiful Door County woods in a very quiet corner of our county. Enjoy your time away from the hustle and bustle down by the fire pit, a hike through the woods or take in a nice 1/2 mile stroll down to the waters edge in either direction.

A home where memories are made.

DCTZ Permit | **3656173117**


You may see the maintenance guy (a.k.a my father-in-law/home owner) from time to time grabbing something out of the private garage or mowing the lawn if weather prohibited him from mowing between guests.

Property manager hours are between 9am and 5pm.

This place gives you the best of Door County. This quiet retreat in the woods showcases the beauty of our peninsula while being just 6 miles from the heart of Sturgeon Bay.

While exploring the 6 acres you'll be engulfed by the beauty of all the forest textures like the moss covered limestone formations to the stunning landscapes of nature itself.

If you are visiting in the spring you may just catch the amazing beauty of the forget-me-nots popping up through the mossy covered limestones along with the soothing unfurling of the giant ferns that line the forest floor. When hiking we hope you run into some wild life, as we have a giant deer population and in the most recent years a family of fox and all the furry little creatures that call the forest home.

This home is perfect for just a single family, multi-family reunion or intimate celebration with those you hold dear.

Just two miles down the road is a 9-hole par three golf course with a driving range if you’re looking to hit the links.

You'll have full access to this home except for the garage.

The house and bedrooms are all very spacious and it will fit your group of 8-10 very comfortably.

Please note that cell service could be very limited depending on your service provider.

We are located 6 miles from the heart of Sturgeon Bay, if you are wanting a night on the town I would suggest putting the one cab company contact info in your phone!

Door County Cab



CELL SERVICE:
Depending on who your carrier is, cell service may be very limited.

Please read all information listed here on Airbnb, the lockbox code will be in your itinerary details within the app you are booking the property through. Be sure to write it down or screen shot it to make sure you have it upon arrival due to limited cell service.

For more info on things to do and event going on throughout Door County go to: Destination Sturgeon Bay or Destination Door County Visitor Centers.

Looking to capture your family gathering, check out Magdalene Photography and receive 20% off your session fee.

AC:
There are three window AC units in this home (one in the kitchen and two in upstairs in two of the bedrooms) we ask that you keep windows closed while they are on.

Gas Grill:
There is a propane tank on site but not guaranteed to be full upon arrival, you can exchange the take at most gas stations.

Linens:
All bed linens are provided

Paper Products | Hand Soaps | Laundry/Dishwashing:
We supply a starter set of all these products but encourage all guests to bring their own supplies as well.

Shower Soaps:
NOT PROVIDED

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Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in the house: Free WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • Parking on site

Kitchen

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

Dining

  • Dining table

Bedrooms

  • 3 bedrooms
  • Bedsheets provided
  • Sofa bed

Bathroom

  • 3.5 bathrooms
  • Hair dryer
  • Towels provided

Living spaces

  • Dining table

Entertainment

  • DVD player
  • Games
  • Smart TV

Outdoor areas

  • Firepit
  • Garden
  • Gas grill
  • Patio

Laundry

  • Laundry facilities
  • Washing machine

Work spaces

  • Desk
  • Desk chair

Comfort

  • Air conditioning
  • Heating

Pets

  • Pet friendly
  • Welcoming dogs only
  • One pet total (up to 20 lbs per pet)

Suitability/Accessibility

  • Smoking not allowed

Services and conveniences

  • Iron/ironing board

Location highlights

  • In a rural location

Things to do

  • Golfing 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)
  • First aid kit
  • Fire extinguisher

General

  • Garden
  • Unit size: 1,800 square feet

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 10:00 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

  • Pets are welcome
  • Only dogs are allowed
  • Maximum 1 (weight limit: 20 lbs per pet)
  • Service animals are exempt from fees

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 first aid kit
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 professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business, or profession. 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 first aid kit in each accommodation.

Property Registration Number 36-56-1731-17

Property is also known as

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Frequently asked questions

How close is A Woodsy Retreat Surreounded by nature to the airport?

This vacation home is 59 mi (72-min drive) away from the Green Bay Austin Straubel Intl. Airport (GRB) airport, the closest popular airport to the property.

Does A Woodsy Retreat Surreounded by nature have an airport shuttle?

Airport shuttle services are not available at this vacation home.

How close is A Woodsy Retreat Surreounded by nature to the beach?

This vacation home is 8.4 mi (19-min drive) from Sunset Park Beach.

Does A Woodsy Retreat Surreounded by nature offer free breakfast?

This vacation home does not offer free breakfast.

Is there a casino at A Woodsy Retreat Surreounded by nature?

No, there is no casino at this vacation home.

What time is check-in at A Woodsy Retreat Surreounded by nature?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

Is there free parking at A Woodsy Retreat Surreounded by nature?

Free parking is not available at this vacation home.

Does A Woodsy Retreat Surreounded by nature have a pool?

This vacation home does not have a pool.

Does A Woodsy Retreat Surreounded by nature have a spa?

There are no spa services available at this vacation home.

How close is A Woodsy Retreat Surreounded by nature to downtown Sturgeon Bay?

This vacation home is 5 mi away from Sturgeon Bay.

A Woodsy Retreat Surreounded by nature Reviews

Reviews

8.8

Excellent

Rating 10 - Excellent. 13 out of 23 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 6 out of 23 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 4 out of 23 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 23 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 23 reviews

9.0/10

Cleanliness

Reviews

Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Carmen M.

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

Family get away

We had a wonderful relaxing time at the property! The atmosphere and tranquility allowed for family connection and memories making.
Stayed 5 nights in Jul 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Lora B.

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

Woodsy weekend with wineries

Wonderful property, quiet, clean—really enjoyed our visit and would return!
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2024
From a partner site

10/10 Excellent

Brianna

Cute and cozy

It was a wonderful house in the woods. Extremely quiet and charming, perfect for our party!
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Ruth Ann H.

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

Great Location - Very Quiet Area

Great get a way - lots of room to spread out!
Stayed 5 nights in Sep 2019
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Kirsten H.

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

Girls Weekend in Door County

Beautiful setting in the woods. It was nice to stay away from the hustle of Door County. The home was comfortable with lots of space for me & my friends.
Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Holly M.

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

Comfortable and family friendly

The property is well maintained. The location in the woods is pretty. The kitchen was spacious and well stocked. And the beds! The beds were sooo comfortable! We spent three nights and found it was a good location to venture from to see the sights of Door County.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2023
Verified review

6/10 Okay

Angi K.

It was fine.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Sherri R.

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

Woodsy retreat

It was a comfortable place for our family to stay while exploring Door County. The kitchen was well stocked with dishes and cookware. It was easy to make a meal and spend time together here while still having our own spaces. The firepit and yard wasn't all that user friendly for us but we weren't here that much for evenings to try it out anyway
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2023
Verified review

8/10 Good

Bradley T.

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

Friends long weekend trip 2023

Property very private and surrounded by beautiful woods. Saw a doe and twin fawns in the yard. House was very clean, but was musty smelling upon arrival. Started the dehumidifier and it help. A short drive to Sturgeon Bay and not a bad drive to all parts of Door Co. Nice to be away from the hustle and bustle. House could have had more towels and kitchen supplies.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2023
Verified review

8/10 Good

Judith C.

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

Beautiful Door County

It was so nice to be immersed in the woods with color all around us. The house came with all the necessary amenities, but our second and last evening was marred by a broken cable preventing the use of our phones, computers and tv since cell service is also poor. The rental manager responded quickly but the cable provider did not come until after we left the next day. We are hoping an adjustment will be made to our rental fee.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2024
Verified review

8/10 Good

Terese L.

Liked: Check-in, communication, location

Sassy in the sticks

Outside of house is dated & marginal. Certainly looks like rental property, back yard is a swamp but potential for good wildlife. Kinda junkie as there is abunch of old boards. Door handle on pation door kept coming off allweekend. Inside was nice. Dishes, pots pans are sporatic but available. Beds are VERY comfortable!.A little surprised that the cleaning was so costly as there is noted dirt on door jams/walls, not sure that floors were actually clean but rest of the house was clean. Lock box for the key was not working properly but the key was available. Kelly was awesome, certainly very responsive to any questions or issues. It was nice that wood for the fire was available too! Great weekend with friends and a good celebration.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2019
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Susan B.

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

Beautiful house

Kelly went the extra mile to assure a special opportunity for a lovely house for us. So appreciated her attention for a successful shift in plans.
Stayed 14 nights in Jul 2022
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

William J.

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

Family salmon fishing vac

The property was absolutely amazing and beautiful. The house was very clean and accommodated our family. The owner of the property even went above and beyond to accommodate our family which we greatly appreciated! If your looking for a quiet place in the outdoors this is definitely the place for you!!
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2021
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

M J.

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

Wedding Weekend

We shared this home with my parents for a long weekend while celebrating my brother’s wedding. The large kitchen was perfect for gathering and eating and had all of the dishes and utensils we needed. The living room furniture actually seemed updated from the photos, very comfortable couches. All four beds were in decent shape and the linens were very soft and comfortable.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2021
Verified review

8/10 Good

Eric G.

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

Secluded and Spacious Door County Spot

Tucked away in the Southeast part of Sturgeon Bay in Door County, WI this home is spacious with room for a large family or group of friends. The area is quiet and secluded in the woods, there are other homes close by but you won't feel it. There's a propane grill out back that works great and the house has a full kitchen, plenty of plates and mugs, pots and pans, but you might need to bring some wine glasses. Enough parking out front for at least 4 cars if needed. Just 15 minutes from downtown Sturgeon if you run out of anything. This is an old family home, much like you would have if you visited an older uncle or grandparents. Furnishing and fixtures are dated but comfortable and clean. Beds are comfortable and the house is warm (we stay in October and the weather was in the upper 30s low 40s). Showers are clean, water pressure good, and plenty of hot water (a concern with six adults). One recommendation would be to change the showerhead in the bath at the top of the stairs, there's a bit of calcification making the spray a little rough. The backyard has space, but there are things by a toolshed and some wood covering what might be an old cistern, just something to be mindful of if you have little kids running around. All in all, what we were looking for during a quick weekend in Door County.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2020
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Garrett H.

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

Great getaway from real life

Great for a getaway, no cell service so no one will be on their phone. Definitely outdated style and furniture is not all perfect but for the money it is by far the best in door county.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2020
Verified review

6/10 Okay

Brett P.

Liked: Check-in, communication, location

Fishing Trip

Nice place for a group to stay.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2020
Verified review

6/10 Okay

Laura M.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location
Disliked: Listing accuracy

Quiet and peaceful

This would be a great property for several families to share. The problem was that one of our party needed internet to work briefly each day. The property boasts internet connection but even when the property manager brought us a new router, the internet service was not strong enough to have a signal. You could connect to their router but you could not connect to any website. To me, that means there was no internet available. I strongly suggest VRBO require that amenity be removed from the advertised amenities for this property. The location won't have service without a major upgrade. As long as you do not need internet or cell phone service, the property is excellent.
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2019
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Michele S.

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

Great house near the lake

Nice house near the lake. Comfortably fit our family of 10. Kids had a ball running around the property and the house had everything we needed. Thank you.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2019
Verified review

8/10 Good

Marjorie F.

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

FUN TIME IN THE DEEP FOREST

We liked the house and plenty of room for our group . We enjoyed our stay.
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2019
Verified review

8/10 Good

Cindy M.

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

Quiet Neighborhood close to the lake!

The house is plenty large for your whole family. Very large kitchen and eating space. Plenty of seating in the living room as well. House is in a very quiet neighborhood within walking distance of some incredible lake views. Furnishings and decorations are older. Beds and bedding seem new and are very comfortable. There was no wi-fi and cell coverage was very limited based on carrier (AT&T did not work at all, Verizon limited), but makes for plenty of time to focus on family instead of technology! Home needed a good spring cleaning, but bedding and towels were fresh. Plenty of hot water very quickly, but the kitchen sink faucet isn't working right and caused loud water hammer noise whenever trying to use it. Overall we had a very nice stay.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2019
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Angella M.

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

Door County Getaway

A great place for a getaway! Spacious and clean.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2019