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Reviews

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
3 bedrooms1 bathroomSleeps 10

Popular amenities

  • On beach
  • Onsite parking available
  • Dog-friendly
  • Kitchen
  • Washing machine
  • Air-conditioning

Explore the area

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Sturgeon Bay, WI
  • Place, Door County Maritime Museum
    ‪10 min walk‬
  • Place, Sturgeon Bay Bridge
    ‪11 min walk‬
  • Place, Door County Historical Museum
    ‪18 min walk‬

Rooms & beds

3 bedrooms (sleeps 10)

Admiral

1 King Bed

Captain

1 Queen Bed

First Mate

1 Double Bed

Living Room 2

2 Double Sofa Beds

1 bathroom

Bathroom

Bathtub or shower · Bathtub · Toilet · Shower only

Spaces

Deck or patio
Porch or lanai
Kitchen
Balcony
Garden
Dining area

About this property

Waterfront cottage 3bdrm


This cottage is on the water, overlooking beautiful Sturgeon Bay. Perfect place for fishing, kayaking, bonfires, biking... One block from Otumba Park's tennis, basketball, volleyball courts, playground, and a public beach. gorgeous walk to downtown Sturgeon Bay. The 3 bedrooms in the cottage hold a King, Queen, and a Full bed. Additional Queen and Full sized hide-a-beds are available so we can now accommodate up to 10 guests. Full kitchen dining room for dinner parties with lots of indoor/outdoor space for family cookouts, reunions, or weddings. Musical instruments, vinyl records, movies, games, and books can entertain if the weather keeps you indoors. 2000' waterfront sundeck and 5' fire ring. 84'' dock (June 15th until Sept 15),
I have built/rebuilt it with friends over the years with what I like to call "a hodgepodge collection of my emerging (and emergency) carpentry skills". My 12 year old son and I call Door County home year round and love to travel as much as possible during our guest stays. We hope that you will enjoy the cottage as much as we do. Guests of ALL AGES are ENCOURAGED to play the instruments in the music room. We love to hear it! In fact, feel free to use anything you find in and around the cabin: from tools, appliances, utensils, to the fire pit, and outdoor grills, or even the row boat or kayaks(at your own risk (during the day (and use life vests!))). We are not your typical waterfront rental.

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House Rules

Check in after 3:00 PM

Minimum age to rent: 18

Check out before 12:00 PM

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Children

Children allowed: ages 0–17

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Events

Events allowed: family gatherings, birthday parties, weddings

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Pets

Pets allowed: dogs (limit 3 total)

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Smoking

Smoking is not permitted

All boats are to be used at your own risk. Life jackets and whistles must be used when in use. boats must be returned before dark.

We reserve time to clean the cottage between guests (no need to wash any of our laundry or dishes), but please leave it relatively how you found it,

We love that dogs are allowed free at our cottage, but please be a good owner and clean up after your dog(s) so we don't have to change our policy.

Important information

You need to know

Property # 1643221vb
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
Parties and events (including family gatherings, birthday parties and weddings) are allowed on site. Maximum attendees: 12
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

About the area

Sturgeon Bay

Located in Sturgeon Bay, this cottage is in the city centre and on the beach. Door County Maritime Museum and Margaret Lockwood Gallery are cultural highlights, and some of the area's attractions include Third Avenue Playhouse and The Garden Door. Enjoy the area's slopes with cross-country skiing, and don't miss out on the snowmobiling.
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Sturgeon Bay, WI

What's nearby

  • Door County Maritime Museum - 10 min walk - 0.9 km
  • Sturgeon Bay Bridge - 11 min walk - 1.0 km
  • Popelka Trenchard Glass - 16 min walk - 1.4 km
  • Door County Historical Museum - 18 min walk - 1.5 km
  • Third Avenue Playhouse - 20 min walk - 1.7 km

Getting around

  • Green Bay, WI (GRB-Austin Straubel Intl.) - 53 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪McDonald's - ‬4 min drive
  • ‪5th and Jefferson Coffee House - ‬3 min drive
  • ‪Starboard Brewing Company - ‬2 min drive
  • ‪Starbucks - ‬3 min drive
  • ‪Scaturo's Baking Co & Cafe - ‬15 min walk

Frequently asked questions

Is Waterfront cottage 3bdrm pet-friendly?

Yes, this property allows dogs (limit 3 total). Some restrictions may apply, so please contact the property for more details.

How much does it cost to stay at Waterfront cottage 3bdrm?

As of 12 May 2026, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Waterfront cottage 3bdrm on 13 May 2026 start from AU$871, 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 Waterfront cottage 3bdrm?

On-site parking is available at the property.

What time is check-in at Waterfront cottage 3bdrm?

Check-in begins at 3:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Waterfront cottage 3bdrm?

Checkout is at 12:00 PM.

Where is Waterfront cottage 3bdrm located?

Located in Sturgeon Bay, this beachfront cottage is in the city centre and within a 15-minute walk of Door County Maritime Museum and Sturgeon Bay Bridge. Margaret Lockwood Gallery and Popelka Trenchard Glass are also within 1 mile (2 km).

Reviews

9.0

Wonderful

Reviews are presented in chronological order, subject to a moderation process, and verified unless otherwise labelled.
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Rating 10 - Excellent. 47 out of 70 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 14 out of 70 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 6 out of 70 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 2 out of 70 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 1 out of 70 reviews

9.2/10

Cleanliness

8.4/10

Amenities

8.0/10

Property conditions & facilities

9.2/10

Check-in

9.2/10

Communication

9.8/10

Location

9.2/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

Verified

10/10 Excellent

Cal P.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Nice place to stay with things to do at the home and in the nearby neighborhood. Enjoyable weekend for all.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Holly T.

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

Vaca

Great stay!
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Crystal E.

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

Relaxing

Relaxing vacation with a stellar view of the water!
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2025
Response from VrboOwner on 21 Oct 2025
Thank you for the pictures of the rainbows!
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Krista K.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great place on the water. Enjoyed kayaking every morning. Clean and easy to access
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Brian Y.

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

Good location

It was a nice stay at the cottage.
Stayed 1 night in May 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Craig H.

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

Very nice accommodations in Sturgeon Bay

Nice area, close to walking path, property was as advertised, fire pit by the water was great for evening campfire.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Patrick P.

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

Good location

This property worked out great. Great location.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Sharon M.

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

nice place

very clean, great location, host was very quick with answers to my questions.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Maxine D.

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

family vaca

Great location, kitchen was well stocked with cooking items, outdoor area was relaxing.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Janine G.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Very family friendly. The old games and musical instruments were a hit with my grandkids. The owner had the pullout beds made up and ready which was a plus. The only negative was 7 people in one bathroom but we were fully aware of that going in.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Annie L.

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

Beautiful Stay!

My friend's and I loved staying at this scenic waterfront cottage! The views were fantastic and the cottage provided a great space to hangout and relax both indoors and outdoors. Highly recommend!
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Cassandra M.

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

So relaxing

Just an amazing place , great landlord , and a lovely view and accommodations
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Erin H.

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

Thanksgiving’24

We needed a spacious dog friendly location for a quick get together in Sturgeon Bay and this property was perfect!
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Erica T.

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

Good place.

It was a pretty good stay. Llenty of space, beautiful view. Only thing was a lot of cobwebs on the deck furniture.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Chris D.

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

Relaxing and enjoyable

The cottage was so clean and the view on the deck was beautiful and so relaxing. We enjoyed it so much
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Crystal E.

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

Beautiful!

What a lovely time looking at the water!
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

June M.

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

Our stay

We just want to say thank you so much!! We had an amazing time!!! there were plenty ofthings to do there, The property was clean and cozy felt like home away from home, and even brought happy child hood memories back! We definitely recommend!!! And we cannot wait to come back and make more memories!! Thank you so much our family had a great time!
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Toni A.

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

Charming Cottage

The cottage was charming and very clean. Yes, as I read in other reviews it may be a bit dated, but that’s part of the charm. Would definitely stay there again.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2023
Verified

8/10 Good

Mary W.

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

Review

Enjoyed location and the beautiful deck. Great view.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2019
Verified

8/10 Good

Tracy K.

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

Lakeside

Great view of the bay
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Nathan P.

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

Wonderful

It was a wonderful stay! My favorite part was the view in the morning. We watched the sunrise over the water. Just beautiful.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Bryan D.

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

Sturgeon Bay

Injoyed very much and would consider again.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Tiago M.

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

Fun weekend

It was everything the way I expected. Awesome place, clean house with everything one need to enjoy the place, and the host was very helpful.
Stayed 1 night in May 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Linda F.

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

Fishing for salmon

4 of us stayed the night before a fishing trip, unique comfortable home with lots of character, a music lovers den and amazing views, comfy beds
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Sue P.

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

Girls weekend

Very nice place, finally enough towels and garbage bags, lots of games, didn't use the outdoor area because of winds but it was t perfect for us
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2023

About the host

Hosted by Mike Bleck

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Born and raised in Sturgeon Bay. I am a working singer songwriter. I have written many songs on steelbridgeradio.com ( a free online radio station that boasts over 2000 songs written and recorded here in Sturgeon Bay). I am also an on call wedding bartender. I imagine you get a pretty good idea of who we are when you stay here. We're living' the dream! I bought half of this cottage from my sister in 2008 after my father passed, and again from my ex-wife in 2011. We are hoping this new venture takes some of the burden off our monthly mortgage, utility, and maintenance expenses as well as giving us an opportunity to upgrade appliances and furnishings (and the roof). Thank you again for choosing to stay with us!!

Why they chose this property

My father was a teacher (like me) and bought this little fishing cottage in 1986 to dock his fishing boat and rented it to sailors, painters, ship builders, and working musicians for many years until he moved here in his retirement. He was also a charter fishing captain and restaurant owner. The cottage sometimes serves as a recording studio. Many local. regional, and national musicians have stayed here. The property has lots of local lore.

What makes this property unique

Fishermen love it for the location and charts, musicians love it for the instruments, kids love it for the games and close access to the park, families love it for the fire pit and water view, couples love the short walking distance to shops, restaurants, and the private sundeck. There's lots to love here. Welcome!

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