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A dining area with a wooden table, chairs, and a decorative centerpiece. There is a fireplace with a clock and wall art above it.
A paved pathway through a park with autumn foliage.
A house with a stone foundation and a gabled roof.
A kitchen with wooden cabinets, a black refrigerator, a stove, a microwave, and a sink.
A cozy living room with two red leather chairs, a fireplace, and a painting of a harbor scene.

Reviews

9.6 out of 10, Loved by Guests
Top 10% of guest reviews in this area
Accommodating 10 guests, this vacation home features 3 bedrooms and 2 bathrooms. It includes 1 separate living room. Enjoy the outdoor patio for relaxation. The property is pet-friendly. Nearby attractions include Ellison Bay Pottery Studios and Linden Gallery.

Highlights

  • Room to spread out

    Enjoy spacious layout that give everyone more room to relax.

  • Centrally-located

    You're never far from where you need to be with this convenient location.
3 bedrooms2+ bathroomsSleeps 10

Popular amenities

  • Onsite parking available
  • Dog-friendly
  • Kitchen
  • Washing machine
  • Barbecue
  • Deck or patio

Explore the area

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Ellison Bay, WI
  • Place, The Clearing Folk School
    ‪5 min drive‬
  • Place, Europe Lake
    ‪6 min drive‬
  • Place, Newport State Park
    ‪8 min drive‬

Where you'll sleep

3 bedrooms (sleeps 10)

Bedroom 1

1 Queen Bed

Bedroom 2

1 Queen Bed

Bedroom 3

1 Queen Bed and 1 Double Bed

Living Room 1

1 Queen Sofa Bed

Office 1

1 Queen Sofa Bed

2 bathrooms, 1 half bathroom

Bathroom 1

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

Bathroom 2

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

Bathroom 3

Soap · Towels provided · Toilet · Shampoo · Hair dryer

Spaces

Deck or patio
Porch or lanai
Kitchen
Separate dining area
Number of living rooms
Garden
Dining area

About this property

Premier Vacation Rental, Pet Friendly, Walk to Water, Restaurant, Shopping, WiFi

Ellison Bay is waiting for you at this spacious 3-bedroom Ranch home on 2-1/2 secluded acres. With 3 queen beds, 1 full bed, and two sleeper sofas, this property offers an enjoyable stay for you and your guests. The house features 3 bathrooms with a shower and a bathtub/shower and hair dryers, along with a cozy living room, a see-through fireplace, a high ceilinged eat-in kitchen, and a private office available to you for that occasional 5-minute check-in to work. Amenities like boardgames, WiFi, a washing machine and dryer, heating, and an iron are provided for your convenience. Outdoors, please enjoy our grill, fire-pit and any of our outdoor games. Experience a relaxing and tranquil getaway in this incredible vacation rental. We will be available to answer any questions while you are preparing for your stay. Our property manager will then be available to answer any questions while you stay in our home. NO SMOKING and NO CATS PLEASE.

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House Rules

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Children

Children allowed: ages 0–17

Indoor/Outdoor games provided for you to enjoy.

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Events

No events allowed

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Pets

Pets allowed: dogs (limit 3 total)

Only you know your pet-please keep the house safe.

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Smoking

Smoking is not permitted

Important information

You need to know

Property # 4294710vb
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
Long-term renters welcome
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 and a deadlock

About the area

Ellison Bay

Ellison Bay is home to this holiday home. Sister Bay Marina and Deer Run Golf Course are worth checking out if an activity is on the agenda, while those wishing to experience the area's natural beauty can explore Lake Michigan and Newport State Park. Trueblood Performing Arts Center and Pirate's Cove Adventure Golf are also worth visiting.
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Ellison Bay, WI

What's nearby

  • The Clearing Folk School - 5 min drive - 8.7 km
  • Linden Gallery - 6 min drive - 9.1 km
  • Europe Lake - 6 min drive - 4.0 km
  • Newport State Park - 8 min drive - 10.1 km
  • Ellison Bluff State Natural Area - 8 min drive - 10.9 km

Restaurants

  • ‪Cuesta Coffee - ‬2 min walk
  • ‪Uncle Tom's Candies - ‬4 min drive
  • ‪Mink River Basin - ‬6 min drive
  • ‪Blue Bear Ellison Bay - ‬6 min drive
  • ‪Island Orchard Cider - ‬6 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Premier Vacation Rental, Pet Friendly, Walk to Water, Restaurant, Shopping, WiFi pet-friendly?

Yes, this property allows dogs (limit 3 total).

How much is parking at Premier Vacation Rental, Pet Friendly, Walk to Water, Restaurant, Shopping, WiFi?

On-site parking is available at the property.

Where is Premier Vacation Rental, Pet Friendly, Walk to Water, Restaurant, Shopping, WiFi located?

Situated in Ellison Bay, this holiday home is within 3 miles (5 km) of Lake Michigan, Europe Lake and Northport Pier. The Clearing Folk School and Linden Gallery are also within 6 miles (10 km).

Reviews

9.6

Exceptional

Reviews are presented in chronological order, subject to a moderation process, and verified unless otherwise labelled.
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Rating 10 - Excellent. 127 out of 163 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 31 out of 163 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 3 out of 163 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 2 out of 163 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 163 reviews

9.2/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

9.8/10

Location

9.8/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great propertyClean comfortable- everything you could ask for
Stayed 5 nights in Aug 2026
Response from VrboOwner on 4 Sept 2026
Dear Sarah… We are so elated that you and your guests enjoyed your stay and that you found our home to be everything that you could ask for. We hope that you choose to return and vacation at Open Door again real soon. Take good care… Warmly, Eric & Julie
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great location
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2026
Response from VrboOwner on 3 Aug 2026
Dear Craig… We are so glad you and your guests had such an awesome time staying in our home, and we are greatly looking forward to welcoming you at Open Door next year. Take good care and safe travels ahead… Warmly, Eric & Julie
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
A wonderful experience for our entire family and the guests we had visit! Loved it. Brought back so many great memories!
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2026
Response from VrboOwner on 27 Aug 2026
Dear Deacon David & Beth… We are thrilled beyond belief that you, your family, and guests had such a wonderful time staying at Open Door and that you shared many a happy memory together. Thank you so very much for posting your review and including a photo of yourselves. You all look like you‘re having such a great time. We hope you choose to stay at Open Door again real soon. Take good care and have a safe and blessed journey ahead… Warmly, Eric & Julie
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great ranch and lovely home! Lots of entertainment with indoor games and a pool table. We enjoyed our 3 nights and loved the location.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2026
Response from VrboOwner on 26 July 2026
Dear Shanna… We are so excited to hear that you and your guests had a lovely time in our home and are so happy to hear that you enjoyed our indoor game room and pool table. Thank you so very much for posting a review, and we hope you choose to stay at Open Door again resl soon! Warmly, Eric & Julie
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Wonderful place to stay. Plenty of room for all
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2026
Response from VrboOwner on 8 June 2026
Dear Kelly, We are so glad to hear that you had such a lovely time, and we hope that you and your guests choose to stay at Open Door again real soon. Warmly, Eric & Julie
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Absolutely lovely stay for our family in this spacious, well appointed and very clean home. Communication with our host was friendly and helpful. The location is perfect if you’re wanting a quiet space apart from the busyness of other DC towns (we did). Yet close enough for biking and driving adventures. We all loved it!
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2026
Response from VrboOwner on 15 Aug 2026
Dear Linda, We are absolutely thrilled to hear that you had such a lovely stay and a wonderful, quiet, and relaxing time away from the hustle and bustle of Door County and yet were close enough to enjoy recreational biking and exploring while you were guests in our home. Thank you so very much for posting and sharing your review, and we hope you choose to vacation here at Open Door again real soon. Take good care, and have a blessed journey ahead… Warmly, Eric & Julie
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Fantastic stay at this property! House was perfect for our Bachelorette Party weekend in Door County. Great location just outside of the hustle & bustle of Sister Bay. The house was ideally equipped for all our needs, including plenty of towels which was greatly appreciated!
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2026
Response from VrboOwner on 11 July 2026
Dear Allison, We are over the moon to hear that you and your guests had such a lovely bachelorette party and that our home was perfectLy equipped for a wonderful stay away from the hustle and bustle of Sister Bay! Thank you so very much for writing us a review, and we absolutely hope that you choose to vacation at Open Door again real soon… Warmly, Eric & Julie
Verified review

8/10 Good

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Very spacious clean rooms. Easy to communicate with host and very accommodating.Kitchen has everything you need. Great supply of coffee, spices and paper products. All our family loved the coffee shop just a short walk away. Very nice home to stay for touring DoorCounty. Oh, the pool table and dart board was a big hit with the older grandchildren.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2026
Response from VrboOwner on 29 July 2026
Dear Connie… Thank you so very much for posting your review; we are so glad to hear that you and your family had such a lovely time in our home, that you had ample room, that your grandchildren especially enjoyed our darts and pool table, and that you felt like you had everything you needed for a wonderful stay in Door County. We hope you and your family choose to stay at Open Door again real soon! Warmly, Eric & Julie
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, communication, location, listing accuracy
If you are looking for a relatively affordable (by Door County standards, thanks FIBs!), dog friendly property in a location that offers a more traditional DC experience, this is the place. 2 grills and a Blackstone, full kitchen, game room, fire pit and fireplace! Loved the updates and space. 1 bathroom wasn't the greatest, but we figured it out. Would return!
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2026
Response from VrboOwner on 17 Aug 2026
Dear Edward… We are so glad that you enjoyed your experience as guests in our home while visiting Door County and that you especially appreciated our game room, firepit and fireplace, our large open kitchen area, and that you found it affordable to stay at Open Door despite Door County tourist pricing. We are elated to hear that you would return and hope you choose to stay at Open Door again real soon. Take good care and have a wonderful journey ahead… Warmly, Eric & Julie
Verified review

8/10 Good

Liked: Check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
This place was so spacious and the location was perfect for us! There was plenty to do for the kids when we were at the house, games, pool, and darts! We were able to jump on our bikes and get coffee in the morning and bike to Gille’s Rock. There was an abundance of bath towels and the beds were comfortable! Thank goodness for all the fans in the house because there was no air conditioning and it was a hot weekend. I did have to do a little floor cleaning when we arrived but other than that it was a great place to stay!
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2026
Response from VrboOwner on 6 July 2026
Dear Wendy…thank you so very much for your review; we greatly appreciate hearing from you and that you and your family had such a wonderful time while you stayed at Open Door. We especially enjoyed hearing that you took advantage of all the games, pool table, and darts that we provide, that you had plenty of towels, that you found our beds to be comfortable and our home spacious wuth plenty of room. While yes, air conditioning is not advertised, we are happy to hear that the multiple ceiling fans we do provide gave you comfort doing the 4th of July weekend. Thank you so much again for choosing to stay at Open Door, and we hope to have you and your family vacation here again real soon. Warmly, Eric & Julie
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
What a great place to spend your vacation! You are at the thumbnail of Door County with so much to see! The home is very comfortable and has everything you need to enjoy it! The 36" Blackstone Griddle helped make our meals outstanding! Kitchen / eating area is great for hanging around and talking. The three toilets are always great when you have a group, too! Washington Island and all the County and State Parks in the area were great to visit and beautiful views. Staying here was one of our best accommodations in a VRBO we have ever had!
Stayed 4 nights in May 2026
Response from VrboOwner on 3 June 2026
Dear Al, We are so thrilled to hear that you and your family had such an incredible time vacationing in our home and had such a wonderful experience in Door County! Thank you so very much for sharing and posting your beautiful photos! We absolutely hope you choose to vacation here at Open Door again real soon! Warmly, Eric & Julie
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
A comfortable spacious house. Secluded and quiet. Our family had a wonderful time making memories. A variety of board and card games were enjoyed by ALL (adults included). Especially the Lincoln Logs and Magnetic Tiles. We also enjoyed watching a family of deer galloping and grazing by the front yard. Sister Bay was just a short drive south and a short drive north was Washington Island. The host replies quickly to answer questions. We plan to visit again.
Stayed 5 nights in Jun 2026
Response from VrboOwner on 17 June 2026
Dear Hilda, We are so pleased to hear that you and your guests had such a wonderful, relaxing time making memories while you were guests at Open Door. It gives us such joy that even your adult guests enjoyed some nostalgia playing Lincoln Logs and Magna Tiles and got to enjoy the pleasures of nature. Thank you so very much for taking time to post a review, and we hope that you choose to vacation at Open Door again real soon. Take good care, and have a blessed journey ahead… Warmly, Eric & Julie
Verified review

8/10 Good

Liked: Check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great location quiet and peaceful away from the crowds. Lots of space for family get together.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025
Response from VrboOwner on 13 Sept 2025
Dear Ruth, We are so pleased to hear that you and your family enjoyed a peaceful and tranquil stay while you were guests in our home, and it is our hope that you choose to stay at Open Door again real soon. Warmly, Eric & Julie
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
We very much enjoyed our stay. The house was very well appointed and in a wonderful location. We were very comfortable during our short stay.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025
Response from VrboOwner on 19 Aug 2025
Dear Kristen… We are so pleased to hear that you were absolutely comfortable, had everything you needed, and truly enjoyed your stay while you were our guests at Open Door. We hope that you choose to stay here again real soon! Warmly, Eric & Julie
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
perfect accommodations! Definitely home away from home! lots of activities and tourist attractions in area
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025
Response from VrboOwner on 17 July 2025
Dear Kimberly, We are so happy to hear that you and your guests loved our home and had such a wonderful time in Door County. We hope that you choose to stay at Open Door again! Take good care… Warmly, Eric & Julie
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

A nice place to stay in Door County

As advertised, clean, beautiful area, we would stay again.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2023
Response from VrboOwner on 12 Sept 2023
Thank you for your review. We're so glad you had a great stay and we hope we can host you again in the future.
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Everything you need for girls trip! Beautiful house!

perfect house for a mini vacation very relaxing
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2025
Response from VrboOwner on 30 June 2025
Dear Shannon, We are so thrilled that you and your guests had such a lovely time in our home, and it is our hope that you choose to vacation at Open Door in the future! Warmly, Eric & Julie
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
The house was as describe. The place was clean and stocked with towels and extra bedding. We really enjoyed the location, away from the busy tourist areas but within a short drive of activities.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2025
Response from VrboOwner on 1 Oct 2025
Dear Franklin… We are so thrilled that you and your guests had such a wonderful time and that you had everything you needed, including a break from the tourist areas and had a relaxing stay. Thank you so very much for your review, and we sincerely hope you choose to stay at Open Door again real soon. Warmly, Eric & Julie
Archival

10/10 Excellent

Beautiful great place to stay.

This house is very comfortable and spacious. We loved it here.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2017
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

long weekend

great place to stay
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2020
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Great house and lots of space for everyone. Close to get around Door County.

It would be a great place to stay while anyone going to Door County.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2021
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
The house was very clean and nicely decorated; very homey. There was plenty of room, and towels(!) for the 7 of us. We all enjoyed it very much and recommend it.
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2025
Response from VrboOwner on 5 Oct 2025
Dear Connie… We are so excited to hear that you and your guests had such a lovely time in our home and had everything you needed to make your stay an enjoyable and relaxing one. Thank you so very much for taking time to post a review, and thank you again for choosing to stay at Open Door. We hope you choose to stay with us again real soon. Take good care! Warmly, Eric & Julie
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Very roomy and homey. We had room to spread out and also great spaces to hang out together.
Stayed 5 nights in Jul 2025
Response from VrboOwner on 20 July 2025
Dear John, We are so glad that you and your family shared such a lovely time in our home, and it is our hope that you choose to stay at Open Door again! Thank you for taking time to share your experience; we greatly appreciate it. Take good care in your journey ahead… Warmly, Eric & Julie
Verified review

8/10 Good

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

Enjoyed our stay

Hosts were easy to reach and responsive to our questions. Overall the house was comfortable and a nice place to stay
Stayed 5 nights in Jul 2024
Response from VrboOwner on 19 Aug 2024
Thank you for your review. We hope you will stay with us again in the future. Regards Tina & Terry
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Family Vacation

Great Location. The house is in a quiet area with nature all around. The owners have thought of everything that you would need for your stay.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2025
Response from VrboOwner on 24 June 2025
Dear Cindy… Thank you so very much for your review; we are so pleased that you enjoyed your stay and hope that you choose to stay with us again. Warmly, Eric & Julie

About the host

Hosted by Eric & Julie

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We are a nature loving, adventurous, and scuba diving family that enjoys the outdoors and the thrill of a new adventure. We would love nothing more than for you and your guests to make yourself at home and enjoy your stay.

Why they chose this property

Our property is unique and special, because not only is it a comfortable and cozy place to rest your head, but it actually will serve as a very memorable part of your trip. Our home not only offers enjoyable spacious living, but it is in Door County, one of the most exciting vacation locations in Wisconsin. We purchased this home knowing full well that it will serve as the perfect vacation rental and truly treasure its tranquil, peaceful, and wooded setting. We hope you will fall in love with this property as we have and bring your friends and family to enjoy your special time together.

What makes this property unique

Our home is a very warm, welcoming, and inviting place that captures the ambiance of Door County complete with surrounding wooded areas and an indoor fireplace for your friends and families to gather around and make memories together.

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