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Europe Lake Private Lakeshore Guest House

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A lakeside outdoor seating area with Adirondack chairs and a table, surrounded by trees and a view of the water.
A four-poster bed with a decorative headboard, a large window with a view of greenery, and a ceiling fan.
A kitchen with wooden cabinets, a stainless steel refrigerator, a stove, and a dining area with wooden chairs and a rug.
A single-story house with a front porch and a small deck.
A cozy living room with a stone fireplace, wooden walls, and leather furniture.

Reviews

9.8 out of 10
Exceptional

Highlights

  • Centrally-located
    You're never far from where you need to be with this convenient location.
3 bedrooms2 bathroomsSleeps 6

Popular amenities

  • Patio
  • Dog-friendly
  • Barbecue
  • Air-conditioning
  • Refrigerator
  • Washing machine

Explore the area

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Ellison Bay, WI
  • Place, Europe Lake
    ‪1 min walk‬
  • Place, Peninsula State Park
    ‪29 min drive‬
  • Place, Cana Island Lighthouse
    ‪39 min drive‬

Where you'll sleep

3 bedrooms (sleeps 6)

Guest Bedroom 1

1 Queen Bed

Guest Bedroom 2

1 Queen Bed

Master Suite

1 King Bed

2 bathrooms

Guest Bathroom

Soap · Towels provided · Toilet · Shower only · Shampoo · Hair dryer

Master Suite Bathroom

Soap · Towels provided · Bathtub or shower · Toilet · Shampoo · Hair dryer

Spaces

Deck or patio
Kitchen
Separate dining area
Outdoor play area
Garden
Dining area

About this property

Europe Lake Private Lakeshore Guest House

Welcome to Europe Lake House, a guest house located on the most tranquil lakeshore of an inland lake in Door County, where the highest rated dark night skies are a dream of the stargazers, the calm lake waters offer perfect conditions for all sorts of water fun and the peacefulness and privacy of the cozy cabin helps you forget the rest of the world exists.

This charming property features a cozy living room with a fireplace and TV, fully equipped kitchen and a large dining room/family room, all with beautiful views to the lake. The cabin has 3 bedrooms,1 king bed and 2 queen beds, perfect for one or two family get away. With 2 bathrooms equipped with all the essentials, guests can relax and unwind in this enchanting retreat. Our place is equipped for both long or short stays to make your vacation one to remember.

We are located a few miles from Gills Rock right on the shoreline of Europe Lake with easy access to water. We offer complimentary kayaks and paddleboards for water lovers in addition to a pier to sit and relax on. You are also able to enjoy outdoor time with family around the firepit right on the waterfront or grilling out on the patio.

We are located a short distance from Newport State Park, offering wide variety of outdoor activities including hiking, biking and skiing.

If you are looking to get away from the busyness of life and unwind, you have found the right place. Welcome to Europe Lake House!

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House Rules

Check in after 4:00 PM
Minimum age to rent: 18
Check out before 11:00 AM
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Children

Children allowed: ages 0–17
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Events

No events allowed
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Pets

Pets allowed: dogs less than 23 kg per pet (limit 2 pets total)
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Smoking

Smoking is not permitted

Important information

You need to know

Property # 4217207vb
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

About the area

Ellison Bay

Ellison Bay is home to this holiday home. Linden Gallery and Frykman Studio Gallery are cultural highlights, and some of the area's activities can be experienced at Deer Run Golf Course and Sister Bay Marina. Trueblood Performing Arts Center and Pirate's Cove Adventure Golf are also worth visiting.
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Ellison Bay, WI

What's nearby

  • Europe Lake - 1 min walk - 0.1 km
  • Newport State Park - 13 min drive - 13.4 km
  • Peninsula State Park - 29 min drive - 31.7 km
  • Cana Island Lighthouse - 39 min drive - 43.2 km
  • Egg Harbor Beach - 45 min drive - 52.8 km

Restaurants

  • ‪Cuesta Coffee - ‬6 min drive
  • ‪Uncle Tom's Candies - ‬9 min drive
  • ‪Mink River Basin - ‬11 min drive
  • ‪Blue Bear Ellison Bay - ‬11 min drive
  • ‪Island Orchard Cider - ‬11 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Europe Lake Private Lakeshore Guest House pet-friendly?

Yes, this property allows dogs (limit 2 total) with a maximum weight of up to 23 kg per pet.

How much does it cost to stay at Europe Lake Private Lakeshore Guest House?

As of 2 Oct 2026, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Europe Lake Private Lakeshore Guest House on 4 Nov 2026 start from AU$2,431, 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 Europe Lake Private Lakeshore Guest House?

On-site parking is available at the property.

What time is check-in at Europe Lake Private Lakeshore Guest House?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Europe Lake Private Lakeshore Guest House?

Checkout is at 11:00 AM.

Where is Europe Lake Private Lakeshore Guest House located?

Situated in Ellison Bay, this holiday home is steps from Europe Lake and 3 mi (4.8 km) from Northport Pier. Newport State Park and The Clearing Folk School are also within 6 miles (10 km).

Reviews

9.8

Exceptional

Reviews are presented in chronological order, subject to a moderation process, and verified unless otherwise labelled.
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Rating 6 - Okay. 1 out of 14 reviews
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Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 14 reviews

9.6/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Check-in

9.6/10

Communication

9.4/10

Location

9.6/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, listing accuracy
Nice home in a quiet setting on a beautiful lake. Well furnished home with all of the amenities.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
We had 3 couples staying here and found it to be a wonderful experience. Peaceful location. Fully equipped kitchen with beautiful dishes. The outdoor fire pit was our favorite hangout. Clean home and comfortable bedding. The master suite was amazing! Dining table fit us all. Thank you Gretel!
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
The property was just as described. It was the perfect family home for our stay. It was peaceful and relaxing. It was also the perfect location for our day trips to the islands. We had to communicate with Greta (hostess) a few times. She was quick to respond and was very gracious. We would definitely stay here again.
Stayed 5 nights in Aug 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Wonderful stay at the lakehouse! So quiet and the views cannot be beat. Really enjoyed exploring the lake on the kayaks provided. Loved having breakfast in the room off of the kitchen; very cozy and a beautiful view of the lake. Plenty of room for everyone, wished we could have stayed longer. Also great location for exploring northern Door County with plenty of food choices no more than 20 minutes away.
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Gretel is a great host. She answered questions right away. A very nice cozy house. Will come back again some day.
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Beautiful property near the tip of door county. Kayaking across the lake was wonderful and there was easy access to the Washington Island ferry
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Very nice home with tons of upscale touches, quality cookware, top of the line bedding and wonderful layouts indoors and outdoors for family get-togethers. Beautiful lake with nice fire pit area with plenty of seating and tables.
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Great family vacation house on the lake

We enjoyed the house and water crafts. Lake was big enough to explore but not overwhelming. Totally ready to return or not leave.
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Perfect stay! Everything about the house was exceptional. Easy check in and surprisingly easy to find and travel to all towns in Door County despite being out of town. 10 out of 10 cleanliness and well appointed with linens and kitchen supplies. The lake location was beautiful and we were able to sit outside for coffee in the morning and around the fire pit in the evening. We will be back!
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
This place is better than pictured in VRBO! The lake is beautiful and great for kayaking and fishing. Plenty of room for parking multiple vehicles. The kitchen has everything you need to prepare meals. Bedrooms are comfortable and everything nice and clean. We had a terrific week in beautiful Northern Door County!
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
What a wonderful, quiet, peaceful place! We loved the clear lake, the location right near the dark sky park, and the outdoor lounges on the deck. There is a new-looking pier/dock with kayak launches that made it easy to get in and out of the lake, and was great for standing on to do star gazing at night. A great blue heron likes to visit under the pier, and we saw deer and a mink on property. There are more kayaks and SUPs than pictured, and a couple of clear kayaks. They were all doubles - no single kayaks. For a lake house, it was well-equipped; I was wishing for a normal coffee maker or tea kettle though. It looks like the owner is doing high quality updates. Beds and bedding were comfortable and cozy, the fridge looked new, good TV channels/options, steady WIFI, and well-configured living & lounging rooms. I would love to know the story of what the original building looked like and what's been added on. Key/lock info was sent 2 days prior to check-in, for us, after the auto-generated VRBO keys-to-your-trip email. Nice sign at the end of the drive made it easy to find. Thankful for a great getaway.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2026
Verified review

6/10 Okay

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication
Cottage down a long gravel drive. Lake quite reedy, shallow with a mucky bottom. Beds and Linens immaculate! Carpet a bit dubious. Multiple signs of deferred maintenance, slider to Master BR so rotted, would not slide. Multiple broken outdoor path lights, handle missing on Microwave, broken lamp in family room. Killed multiple carpenter ants inside home daily, if it was my cottage, would be looking for the source. Also multiple large black wasps in home that we killed, Those with kids need to be careful of mousetrap by couch. Bring your own Kleenex, not a single box in home. May want to bring own bathing products, only items provided is a motley assortment of leftovers. Also bring own firewood, as description notes, none provided. At this price point, I expected better.
Stayed 5 nights in Aug 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, listing accuracy
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2025

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