Beautiful home built in 2016 with 4 bedrooms and 3 bathrooms near Lake Michigan.
Come enjoy Door County's quiet, scenic side and still be close to the hustle and bustle of the peninsula. Enjoy a morning on the deck sipping coffee with the birds chirping and the sun coming up over the trees but be careful this place has a way of tranquilizing you and morning can quickly turn to afternoon. The panoramic view with floor to ceiling windows allows you to view nature at its finest. Almost every morning you will be greeted by the deer as they graze in the surrounding fields. Turkeys as the make there way across the land. And sand hill cranes frequent this area. Along with many birds, squirrels and an occasional rabbit.
Located in the farm country of Clay Banks just a short distance from Lake Michigan is our “Clay Banks Retreat.” Here you will enjoy a spacious, 3200 square foot custom designed retreat with all the amenities of home. Four bedrooms, 3 with queen beds, and one with a king! The spacious design boasts a sunroom with front door thats open to the great room with cathedral ceilings and large panoramic windows and a 55” Smart TV. The huge custom designed and built dining room table easily seats 12! A full chef’s kitchen with black cherry cabinets, a farm sink, granite countertops and slate stainless steel appliances will make you never want to leave. Large pantry for storage. Take a look around, you can see the black cherry and ash woodwork which was cut and logged from this very property in 2005. The walkout lower level features a large family room with a 50” smart TV and two bedrooms,, two full bathrooms and the bunk room.
Included with the Clay Banks Retreat is wireless WIFI, Netflix, a fire pit and all kitchen appliances (Keurig, Mr Coffee type coffee maker, griddle, toaster, mix master, electric frying pan, crock pot, washer and dryer and a gas grill and fire table on the deck).
Less than an hour from Lambeau Field and only a short drive from Northern Door County the Clay Banks Retreat is the perfect place to spend your vacation, the only regret you’ll have here is that you have to leave!
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State of Wisconsin sales tax is 5.5%. VRBO collects for this tax and it is added to the cost you are billed.
Door County Tourism Tax is 8.0% VRBO collects for this tax and it is added to the cost you are billed.
Town of Clay Banks Quiet hours are 10 pm to 7 am.
No fireworks allowed in Town of Clay Banks
Fires only allowed in fire pit.
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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, a first aid kit and a deadlock
Frequently asked questions
Is Clay Banks Retreat pet-friendly?
No, pets are not allowed at this property.
How much does it cost to stay at Clay Banks Retreat?
As of 8 Apr 2026, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Clay Banks Retreat on 15 May 2026 start from AU$298, including taxes and fees. This price is based on the lowest nightly price found in the last 24 hours for stays in the next 30 days. Prices are subject to change. Choose your dates for more accurate prices.
How much is parking at Clay Banks Retreat?
On-site parking is available at the property.
What time is check-in at Clay Banks Retreat?
Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.
What time is check-out at Clay Banks Retreat?
Checkout is at 10:00 AM.
Where is Clay Banks Retreat located?
This family-friendly Sturgeon Bay holiday home is located in a rural location, within 2 mi (3 km) of Lake Michigan and Legacy Nature Preserve at Clay Banks. Door County Maritime Museum and Third Avenue Playhouse are also within 9 miles (15 km).
Reviews
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Clay Banks Retreat is a quiet property away from the fray of northern Door County, yet close enough to enjoy shopping and fish boil, pontoon boating, walking the beach, and hiking. It was the perfect place for our group of four couples to reconnect and spend quality time together.
This was just perfect for our family trip to Door County! The house was very clean and comfortable. We enjoyed everything… from the well stocked kitchen, to the outdoor space. We enjoyed pudgy pies around the fire pit, while we laughed and made memories. Thank you for a wonderful stay! We would definitely love to come back!
Everything was exactly as defined. Beautiful, clean house, and great country location. We had deer in the yard almost daily. Relaxing location, yet close enough to town an activities. Definitely would rent again!
Comfortablly spacious for our 3 families. Each bedroom had its own full bathroom! Internet was a little unstable but we enjoyed our unplugged time as much as possible. Kitchen was well stocked. Loved all the natural light and location was nice and remote.
We’ve stayed in five different homes in the area and this is by far the best! Immaculately kept, great location and welcoming host. Couldn’t have been better!
Charlie A.
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2024
Response from VrboOwner on 19 July 2024
Thank you! We strive to help make your vacation worry free. Our goal is for you to love our home as much as we do. Please come back and stay with us again!
Darelynn
This home is beautiful and so comfortable! The owner was very approachable and provided so many amenities! Our family enjoyed our stay , and will certainly want to rent this home again!
The house was very clean, so well stocked and sitting on an absolutely beautiful piece of God’s Country. The location was great for visiting the bustling door county peninsula during the day and then returning to peace and quiet at night. Great beach just down the road with a wonderful sunrise each morning!
This property is perfect for a large group and in a great location in Door County, close enough to Sturgeon Bay but feels secluded when you are there. The house itself is nicely furnished with a great kitchen for all cooking needs. Our group would definitely stay again.
Had an enjoyable stay with our family. Listing was as advertised. There was plenty of space for everyone and many activities for us. Owners were very responsive to any questions we had. Would definitely stay here again!!
Steve S.
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2024
Response from VrboOwner on 27 June 2024
Thank you Steve for the kind words. We would love to have you stay again!
Darelynn
House was great. It had all the amenities we needed: extra supplies like toilet paper and paper towels, spacious backyard for kids to run around, the kitchen had everything we needed for meals. All around great place.
John T.
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2021
Response from VrboOwner on 6 Aug 2021
Thank you! We like to provide the essentials plus to help make your stay more comfortable.
We really enjoyed the home with wheel chair access for both bedrooms on the main floor - beautiful, clean, and spacious. Our group was us grandparents, our adult son and daughter, and special needs grand daughter. We had a great time with day trips in Door County. The wheel chair ramp to the lookout tower at Peninsula St. Park was amazing. Our host did a great job communicating with us.
The house was honestly the cleanest rental I have ever been in! The property was beautiful! The host was quick to respond as well! Overall great experience!
Our family had a great time in this home. With 6 adults and 4 kids 5 & under there was plenty of space to gather for meals and play but also spread out for bedtime. The extra items were great—especially toys in the bunk room !
Nancy S.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2021
Response from VrboOwner on 5 Oct 2021
Your welcome and glad you enjoyed your stay. You are always welcome to return to our corner of paradise! Darelynn
Lots of space, very clean, lots of wildlife, and great location. We left behind our child's beloved stuffed animal and the owner graciously mailed it back.
Matt N.
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2023
About the host
Hosted by Darelynn Louscher
Hello, and welcome to our Clay Banks Resort built in 2016. I grew up close to our home on a farm doing farm chores until college. I went to the Southern Door School district and was an Eagle cheerleader. My dad always called Door County “God Country” and I would have to agree. The land the home is built on was inherited. The cabinets, dining room table and all the trim were harvested from the land in 2005 by my sons and father. Come enjoy our little piece of paradise. You will love it as much as we do!
Why they chose this property
Our home provides a Retreat like atmosphere out in the country away from the hustle and bustle of other vacationers. It’s spacious, quite and relaxing.
What makes this property unique
Wide open outdoor spaces for the kids to run and play. Outdoor games are located in the lower level family room for your enjoyment. Large home with large great room and sun room on the main floor and large family room on the lower level. Plenty of room and separate spaces for visiting with each other.
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