Summary:
Escape to a modern 5-bedroom Door County estate in Ellison Bay-sleeping 8 guests with a private hot tub, home theater, home gym, and chef's kitchen. Ideal for multi-generational families, group getaways, and friend reunions looking for a high-end northern Door County retreat with everything to do right on site.
The guest who books must be 21 or older and present for the stay.
The Space:
This Door County estate offers 5 bedrooms, 3.5 bathrooms, and modern prairie-style design across three levels, comfortably hosting up to 8 guests.
Sleeping arrangements:
Main-level primary suite: king bed + ensuite bath
Bedroom 2: queen bed
Bedroom 3: queen bed
Upstairs bedroom: two queen beds
Lower-level bedroom: two queen beds
The open-concept main floor centers on an indoor fireplace and a chef's kitchen with high-end appliances and counter space for holiday-scale meals. A separate office/workspace makes it easy to extend the trip into a remote-work week, and a private wine cellar offers storage for the bottles you'll pick up touring Door County's wineries.
ON-SITE AMENITIES
Private outdoor hot tub under open prairie skies- ideal for stargazing
Home theater for movie nights with the whole group
Home gym to keep your routine on vacation
Outdoor basketball hoop and cornhole
Large open backyard for evening fires, yard games, and sunsets
High-speed WiFi, in-unit laundry, fresh linens, board games, and indoor fireplace
THE LOCATION-NORTHERN DOOR COUNTY
The estate sits in Ellison Bay at the quiet northern tip of the Door County peninsula, minutes from:
Newport State Park (Wisconsin's only designated Dark Sky park-incredible for stargazing)
Door Bluff Headlands County Park for hiking and bluff views
Washington Island ferry at Northport for an easy day trip
Sister Bay, Ellison Bay village, and Gills Rock for restaurants, art galleries, and local shops
Della Porta, Shoreline Restaurant, and Door County Creamery for dining
Whether you're chasing fall colors, cherry blossom season, summer on the water, or a winter getaway with the hot tub going, this Door County estate is the home base.
Guest Access:
Self check-in with keypad entry- no waiting around on arrival. You'll have the entire estate including the backyard, hot tub, gym, basketball hoop, and home theater. Ample on-site parking.
The Neighborhood:
Ellison Bay is a quiet, scenic village at the northern tip of the Door County peninsula-the part of Door County travelers come to when they want fewer crowds, darker skies, and a slower pace than the busier southern towns. You're surrounded by state parks, working harbors, family-run restaurants, and some of the best stargazing in the Midwest.
Parks and outdoors (all within a 15-minute drive):
Newport State Park-Wisconsin's only designated International Dark Sky Park, with 11 miles of Lake Michigan shoreline, hiking, and beaches
Door Bluff Headlands County Park-rugged bluff-top trails and Green Bay overlooks
Ellison Bluff County Park-dramatic 100-foot cliff views over Green Bay, especially at sunset
Europe Bay and Europe Lake-a quiet hike to a secluded sand beach
The Mink River Estuary-kayaking and birdwatching in one of the most pristine estuaries on the Great Lakes
Dining and local favorites:
Shoreline Restaurant at the harbor-fresh whitefish and Lake Michigan sunset views
The Viking Grill-home of the original Door County fish boil
Door County Creamery in Sister Bay-artisan goat cheese and gelato
Al Johnson's Swedish Restaurant in Sister Bay-the famous goats-on-the-roof spot, 15 minutes south
Day trips and easy drives:
Washington Island ferry from Northport (10 minutes away)-a 30-minute ride to Wisconsin's oldest Icelandic community, lavender fields, and Schoolhouse Beach
Sister Bay (15 min south)-shops, galleries, waterfront park, and restaurants
Fish Creek and Peninsula State Park (30 min south)-Northern Sky Theater, Eagle Bluff Lighthouse, and miles of trails
Cana Island Lighthouse (45 min)- one of Door County's most photographed spots
Seasonal highlights:
Spring: cherry blossom season across the peninsula in mid-to-late May
Summer: kayaking, beaches, farmers markets, and fish boils
Fall: peak fall colors typically the first three weeks of October-Door County is one of the top leaf-peeping destinations in the Midwest
Winter: snowshoeing at Newport State Park, ice formations along the shoreline, and the hot tub going under clear winter skies
A small grocery store and a couple of cafes are in Ellison Bay village itself-a quick drive from the house. Sister Bay has a larger grocery store (Piggly Wiggly), pharmacy, and gas, all about 10 minutes away.
Interaction with Guests:
Check in with ease using our keypad entry system. You’ll receive all instructions and our local recommendations via a digital guidebook. If you need us during your stay, we’re just a text or call away.
