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One of a Kind Door County boathouse awaits your visit

Lakefront cottage with kitchen and balcony

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Outdoor dining
Beach
Terrace/patio
Interior
Private kitchen

Reviews

9.8 out of 10
Exceptional
2 bedrooms1 bathroomSleeps 4

Popular amenities

  • Beach view
  • Kitchen
  • Barbecue grill
  • Outdoor space
  • Air conditioning

Explore the area

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Sturgeon Bay, WI
  • Place, Potawatomi State Park
    ‪3 min drive‬
  • Place, Sturgeon Bay Bridge
    ‪3 min drive‬
  • Place, Door County Historical Museum
    ‪4 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

2 bedrooms (sleeps 4)

1 bathroom

Bathroom 1

Spaces

Deck or patio
Kitchen
Balcony
Dining area

About this property

One of a Kind Door County boathouse awaits your visit


Beautifully restored Door County Boathouse located basically in the water and just minutes from Sturgeon Bay. Awesome views! State Park located just down the road for hiking, biking, playgrounds, snowmobiling and more. 2 bedrooms each with queen size beds and NEW Verlo mattresses Patio with fire pit and upper level deck to enjoy the views. Charcoal and gas grill is available. Bring your own sheets and towels. Parking is ideal and designated right across the street. Dock is usually available by June~early October subject to weather. Sorry we DO NOT control the weather. :) Please email for more details.

Keywords: Boathouse

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Amenities

Kitchen
Air conditioning
Outdoor space
Parking available
Beach view
Barbecue

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House Rules

Check in after 4:00 PM
Check out before 11:00 AM
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Children

Children allowed: ages 0–17
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Events

Events allowed
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Pets

No pets allowed
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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
Parties and events are allowed on site
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

About the area

Sturgeon Bay

Located in Sturgeon Bay, this cottage is on the waterfront. Lake Michigan and Potawatomi State Park reflect the area's natural beauty and area attractions include Door County Maritime Museum and The Garden Door. 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 - 18 min walk - 1.5 km
  • Potawatomi State Park - 3 min drive - 1.8 km
  • Sturgeon Bay Bridge - 3 min drive - 1.9 km
  • Door County Historical Museum - 4 min drive - 2.6 km
  • Sunset Park Beach - 6 min drive - 4.0 km

Getting around

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

Restaurants

  • ‪McDonald's - ‬3 min drive
  • ‪Scaturo's Baking Co & Cafe - ‬3 min drive
  • ‪Starbucks - ‬19 min walk
  • ‪Waterfront Mary's - ‬3 min drive
  • ‪Stone Harbor Resort & Conference Center - ‬4 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is One of a Kind Door County boathouse awaits your visit pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

What time is check-in at One of a Kind Door County boathouse awaits your visit?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at One of a Kind Door County boathouse awaits your visit?

Checkout is at 11:00 AM.

Where is One of a Kind Door County boathouse awaits your visit located?

Situated on the waterfront, this cottage is within 1 mile (2 km) of Door County Maritime Museum, Potawatomi State Park and Sturgeon Bay Bridge. Margaret Lockwood Gallery and Popelka Trenchard Glass are also within 2 miles (3 km).

Reviews

9.8

Exceptional

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Rating 10 - Excellent. 126 out of 145 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 17 out of 145 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 2 out of 145 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 145 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 145 reviews

9.6/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

9.8/10

Location

9.8/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Craig S.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Quiet and relaxing. Host gave great recommendations for local establishments. Water views were great.
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Renee C.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Relaxing, beautiful views right in the water. Loved the sound of the waves lapping on the shore, watching the many birds diving in the water for breakfast in the AM, and the proximity to downtown while feeling we were on our own little island. Brian, the host, was very helpful both while we planned our trip and while we were there. We had everything we needed to relax and enjoy our stay.
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Caleb K.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Boathouse was very clean. We loved having access to the dock and speakers for music. Views were great and host was responsive and quick in his communication.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Trent K.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Everything was great.
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Liz E.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
We had a wonderful stay at the Boat House and especially liked the panoramic view, the comfortable (and whimsical!) decor, and its location to everything.Brian, the owner, had great suggestions for dining and local attractions and was in frequent and clear communication with us from booking to departure. We are already planning a return visit!
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Lisa R.

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

Boathouse

Amazing views, great location and very clean.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Jim J.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
We had a wonderful 10-day stay at Brian’s beautiful Boathouse on Sturgeon Bay. Loved discovering all the whimsical touches throughout the light-drenched home, having a glass of wine in the evening on the waterside patio and exploring local parks and restaurants. Enjoyed just walking out the back door and to the right to Potawatomi Park, driving up the length of the Door County peninsula and taking the half-hour ferry from Northport to Washington Island where we saw the beautiful Norwegian Stavkirke church and the rocky shores of Schoolhouse Beach. Of all the great restaurants, we recommend the innovative pizzas at Wild Tomato in Sister Bay (not Fish Creek) and eating outdoors at Kitty’s Irish Pub near the Coast Guard Station and Maritime Museum in Sturgeon Bay. Thank you, Brian, for being one of the most responsive and warmly welcoming hosts we’ve ever encountered.
Stayed 10 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

rod s.

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

Boat house

Perfect place right on the water!
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2021

10/10 Excellent

Marsha S.

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

Beautiful Views

This was a 3-day stop over before we headed home after being out west for a couple of weeks. The home had lots of items for use in the kitchen and was comfortable. Close to town so easy to visit the area. Wi-Fi was good. A good place to stay.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2024

8/10 Good

Karen H.

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

Almost perfect

The Boathouse was everything we were looking for….almost. The house itself was great. All the items we needed were provided and then some. We were close to so many wonderful sights and activities. The only downfall for the guys was no fish to be caught off the deck or dock, which wasn’t all bad because we enjoyed looking for fishing spots. We did end up doing a charter one day and caught some very nice bass. While the location was great the road was very busy and not many obeyed the speed limit, be careful crossing the road to get to your vehicle. All in all it was a very nice stay and the Boathouse is lovely, we would do it again.
Stayed 6 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

eve K.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
We only stayed here two nights, but had a great time and really enjoyed this cozy little boathouse. It had everything we needed and the location is perfect for quick access back to downtown Sturgeon Bay and the rest of DC. My husband fished from the dock (no luck) and we really enjoyed being able to watch boats passing by and seeing the goings on at Fincantieri across the water. Great views of the moonrise each night too. It really feels like you're floating above the water. The patio is really cute, but the patio for the house to the left is right there, so not much privacy on that side (and it was really loud the first night), but we managed. We actually liked using the little deck off the side of the boathouse to have coffee or cocktails at night. Saw a mink swim towards me and right up under the deck there one morning which was very cool. Brian is excellent at communication and responsiveness. We took his advice in the check in instructions and found an amazing park/beach that we never knew existed even after visiting DC for many years. Thanks for sharing your boathouse, Brian. It's obvious it's a special place for you. Hope to return in the future!
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2025

8/10 Good

Eugene M.

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

June stay

The weather was a problem, had a real bad rain
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Dawn H.

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

Birthday Party

We had a girls weekend to celebrate a friends birthday. The house and property, were well maintained and immediately welcoming. The view of the lake was great. We enjoyed two nights of a nice relaxing fire and drinking local wines. We already planning our next trip for next year
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2023

10/10 Excellent

Katie O.

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

Awesome views, Wonderful place to get away

Loved, loved,loved this VRBO! I can't say enough good about it. Wonderful place to relax and view the bay. Many options to sit outside with your group. Quiet location that makes you forget that you are in busy door county. Small, but in the best way possible. Plenty of room for 4 people. Waterfront Marys is just down the road for a fun and tasty fish boil!
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Dorothy S.

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

Relaxing stay

My husband and I enjoyed our stay at the boat house. From the front windows it felt like you were in the water. We enjoyed eating our meals looking out at the water. We got to see the ducks and fishermen going by. Watching the rain dance on the lake. We enjoyed setting out on the deck, having a fire, and just relaxing with a glasses of wine. I wouldn’t mind living there. Very peaceful and calming Brian called before we left home to make sure we had everything for our stay.
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Rebecca R.

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

Cute and Comfortable

Our family of three stayed here for a couple of nights while exploring Door County and had a lovely time! After our first evening here, our six year old exclaimed "this is the house of my dreams". It's situated right over the water, which is lovely in its own right, and also the furniture was comfortable and the decor is quirky and fun. When booking the boathouse, we didn't anticipate spending a lot of time in the boathouse, but the weather had other plans for us, and we spent a peaceful evening indoors playing games, catching a movie, and just watching the various water fowl out on the water. The owner was very communicative and helpful, reaching out to us to let us know about some area flooding due to the historic rainfalls that had come through the day(s) before we got there. The owner also recommended some places to eat and things to check out, and nothing from the list disappointed! It was a lovely time all around, and we'd love to be back there
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Vinette S.

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

Peaceful Paradise

Our stay at this precious boathouse was truly perfect. From the moment I started communicating with the owner, I knew we had made a wonderful choice. We were made to feel welcome and were given all kinds of wonderful recommendations of sights to see & places to eat. Once we ladies stepped into the home we felt as if we truly were directly on the water as we were surrounded by the beautiful tranquility of the lake, the pelicans floating by & the gorgeous trees. The cottage was decorated so warm & cozy with every possible thing you could need to cook, relax and enjoy every moment just as we did. We loved all the the outdoor seating options to take in the fresh air & shoot the most fabulous photos during sunset. The balcony was the loveliest spot to sip our morning coffee and listen to the birds sing. The beds were very comfy & when i opened my window I was soothed by the sounds of the water crashing along the rocks. We felt very comfortable & at home while there and loved it so much that instead of dining out for dinner we chose to grill steaks & savor the serenity of the boathouse. We played games & shared many laughs making memories that will last a lifetime. We would definitely come back to this little piece of paradise again♥️
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Brenda G.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
The boat house was amazing the views are incredible. We had everything we needed. My husband and I could have stayed longer we had so much fun. Brian was so accommodating and the communication was great. Highly recommend
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Taylor D.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Had so much fun!! Boathouse was great and we appreciated all the recommendations for biking/restaurants!
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Heather W.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
We had a wonderful stay!! We loved the fun vide of the place, super cute!!!!!!
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Steve P.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Such a great getaway spot.
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Deb H.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
The trip to Door County was a gift to my sister because she is a new empty nester. Everything was amazing. Such a fun space with great views!
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Susan M.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great property , cozy , great boathouse decor, close to town . I had a great vacation and I’ve stayed all over Door Co. I’d have to say this is one of my top picks . Suzie
Great dock
Relaxing
Beautiful water
Great boat viewing
Stayed 9 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Janice G.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Regret that we didn’t book it for more than 2 nights!
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Connor R.

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

Honeymoon in Door County

We had a great time staying at the boathouse. Check in was easy and this cute spot on the water was the perfect size for us. The host was great and had plenty of recommendations for things to do locally. He also included a little honeymoon gift for us which was very nice. Would recommend to other guests
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2025

About the host

Hosted by Brian Robinson

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Why they chose this property

It is a beautiful area. No other place like it in Door County!

What makes this property unique

The views and we are close to everything Door County has to offer!

Premier Host

They consistently provide great experiences for their guests
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