Old Fashioned Suite - Cottage on the shores of Lake Michigan - Door County

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2 bedrooms1 bathroomSleeps 7

Popular amenities

Fireplace

Kitchen

Barbecue grill

Free WiFi

Washer

Dryer

Check out the area

Sturgeon Bay, WI

Sturgeon Bay Bridge15 min drive
Door County Historical Museum15 min drive
Sturgeon Bay Ship Canal Lighthouse20 min drive
Green Bay, WI (GRB-Austin Straubel Intl.)63 min drive

Rooms & beds

2 bedrooms (sleeps 7)

Loft

1 Single Futon and 1 Single Bunk Bed

Master

1 Queen Bed

Sun Room

1 Double Sofa Bed

1 bathroom

Bathroom

Towels provided · Toilet · Shower only · Hair dryer

Spaces

Deck or patio

Kitchen

Outdoor play area

Garden

Dining Area

About this property

Old Fashioned Suite - Cottage on the shores of Lake Michigan

The Old Fashioned Suite is a quaint cottage on the shores of Lake Michigan. The main room is an old log cabin. We remodeled this comfortable space into the main living area with a wood-burning fireplace, bathroom, and laundry accommodations.

Added to the front of the cabin are a new kitchen, counter for cooking/eating, and dining area. Above the living area is a roomy loft with bunk beds. Facing the lake, at the back of the cabin, is a bright and sunny sitting room with a pull-out sofa and a master bedroom with a queen-size bed.

A spacious deck faces the lake and provides a porch swing and umbrella-topped table and chairs for open-air dining. Adirondack chairs surround a large fire pit near the shoreline. Sunrises and moon showers can often be seen.

It is fun to see the large ships and sailboats as you enjoy the sight and sounds of the waves. The nearby ship canal and the Land Trust have many hiking trails and there are several sandy beaches that are accessible by foot, bike, or car. The property is located in a secluded setting far off the main road making it a wonderful quiet escape to enjoy campfires, swimming, and outside activities.

Property manager

Sandy Rettschlag

Premier Host

Languages

English

Amenities

Kitchen

Washer

Dryer

Free WiFi

Outdoor space

Lake view

The View of our property from a drone. We are on the tip.

Kitchen

Air conditioning

Outdoor space

Barbecue grill

House Rules

Check in after 4:00 PM

Minimum age to rent: 21

Check out before 12:00 PM

Children

Children allowed: ages 0–17

Events

No events allowed

Pets

No pets allowed

Smoking

Smoking is not permitted

Damage and incidentals

You will be responsible for any damage to the rental property caused by you or your party during your stay.

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

On-site parties or group events are strictly prohibited

Host has not indicated whether there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property; consider bringing a portable detector with you on the trip

Host has indicated that there is a smoke detector on the property

Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher

About the area

Sturgeon Bay

Located in Sturgeon Bay, this cabin is on the waterfront. Sturgeon Bay Bridge and Sturgeon Bay Ship Canal Lighthouse are local landmarks, and some of the area's activities can be experienced at Potawatomi State Park and Door 44 Winery. Door County Maritime Museum and The Garden Door are also worth visiting. Make sure you get close to the area's animals with activities such as game walks and birdwatching.

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Sturgeon Bay, WI

What's nearby

Door County Maritime Museum - 15 min drive
Sturgeon Bay Bridge - 15 min drive
Door County Historical Museum - 15 min drive
Potawatomi State Park - 19 min drive
Sturgeon Bay Ship Canal Lighthouse - 20 min drive

Getting around

Green Bay, WI (GRB-Austin Straubel Intl.) - 60 min drive

Restaurants

McDonald's - 15 min drive
Bridge Up Brewing - 15 min drive
Kitty O'Reillys Irish Pub - 15 min drive
Starboard Brewing Company - 16 min drive
Scaturo's Baking Co & Cafe - 14 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Old Fashioned Suite - Cottage on the shores of Lake Michigan pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

What time is check-in at Old Fashioned Suite - Cottage on the shores of Lake Michigan?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Old Fashioned Suite - Cottage on the shores of Lake Michigan?

Checkout is at 12:00 PM.

Where is Old Fashioned Suite - Cottage on the shores of Lake Michigan located?

Situated on the waterfront, this cabin is 0.1 mi (0.1 km) from Lake Michigan and within 9 miles (15 km) of Crossroads At Big Creek and Door County Maritime Museum. Popelka Trenchard Glass and Miller Art Museum are also within 9 miles (15 km).

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9.6/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

10/10

Location

10/10

Listing accuracy

10/10 Excellent

Tiffany C.

11 Sept 2023

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

Weekend Retreat with Family

The cabin is exactly as described online. It is an old cabin. Therefore, there will be a couple of cobwebs, but overall the cabin was very clean. Located in a very quiet wooded area right on the lake. Really enjoyed the large lawn for the kids to run around on. The beach consists of crushed shells, which my kids were amazed with! Our kids also loved all the kid friendly touches in the cabin, from the dvds, books, and games to the wooden Noah's Ark. There was no heat, but the cabin stayed pretty warm throughout the night. Did use the space heater for a little bit downstairs. The kids stayed plenty warm in the loft. Overall, it was a great weekend stay!

Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2023

10/10 Excellent

James O.

9 Sept 2023

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

Magical stay on Lake Michigan

Our second stay at the Old Fashioned Suite, but certainly won’t be our last. The old fashioned suite is a wonderful mix of the old classic log house, but with all the updates and additions to make it modern and comfortable. Being right on the lake is so peaceful and beautiful. Had a great week - we’ll be back!

Stayed 5 nights in Sep 2023

8/10 Good

Bruce & Susan B., Henry, IL 61537

8 Sept 2023

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

Sturgeon Bay perspective.

We have been coming to Door County for over 20 years and usually rent in the Fish Creek to Bailey's Harbor area. This was our first time near Sturgeon Bay. The Cottage was very nice and the view of Lake Michigan was great. The Sturgeon Bay area has plenty of attractions and good restaurants. The Cottage was cozy and comfortable. Our hosts Sandy and Art were great neighbors and we enjoyed meeting them.

Stayed 14 nights in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

Dave O.

29 Aug 2023

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

Nice Place to Stay

The house location was great we have bomb fires almost every night. The breeze coming from the lake was very nice and cool. The house could use a deep clean and the back screen did not stay on the door so we could leave the door opened. We would stay there again everything was nice. The loft bedroom could use a different type of bed. The cute baby bed was only good for our luggage, A twin or even a full bed would be better.

Stayed 6 nights in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

Keith R.

20 Aug 2023

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

Great family retreat

Great set up & use of space. Loved the spiral staircase to loft. Comfortable beds. Enjoyed the games on hand. Could hear the waves lapping the shore. Sunrises we’re beautiful. Took several trips to lighthouses & canal up the way.

Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2023

About the host

Hosted by Sandy Rettschlag

My husband and our family have been coming to Door County most of our lives and thoroughly love the location. It was always a dream of mine to own a place on S. Lake Michigan Drive. In 2007, we were lucky enough to find our dream cabin.

Why they chose this property

After a decade of enjoying that little piece of heaven, the opportunity arose to expand our dream and purchase the neighboring site and cabin which we now lovingly refer to as "The Old Fashioned Suite".