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Private Wooded Cottage - 8 Min to Sister Bay

Vacation home near Lake Michigan in Ellison Bay

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A patio with a table and chairs, surrounded by a wooded area.
A recreational area with a foosball table, ping pong table, and a sofa.
A laundry room with two stacked washers and dryers, a shower curtain, and a towel rack.
A bedroom with a bed, a ceiling fan, a window with blinds, a nightstand, and a view of the outdoors.
A single-story house with a garage, a front porch with two chairs, and a flag.

Reviews

10 out of 10
Exceptional

Entire home

3 bedrooms2 bathrooms21528 sq ft

Popular amenities

  • Kitchen
  • Washer
  • Dryer
  • Free WiFi
  • Air conditioning
  • Outdoor Space

Explore the area

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Ellison Bay, WI
  • Place, Europe Lake
    ‪4 min drive‬
  • Place, The Clearing Folk School
    ‪7 min drive‬
  • Place, Newport State Park
    ‪9 min drive‬

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About the neighborhood

Ellison Bay

In Ellison Bay .You'll find Lake Michigan and Europe Lake within 2 miles (3 km) of this vacation home. Also, Northport Pier is within 3 miles (5 km) and Newport State Park is within 6 miles (10 km).

What's nearby

  • Europe Lake - 4 min drive - 1.6 miles
  • The Clearing Folk School - 7 min drive - 5.9 miles
  • Linden Gallery - 7 min drive - 6.1 miles
  • Newport State Park - 9 min drive - 6.8 miles
  • Ellison Bluff State Natural Area - 9 min drive - 7.2 miles

Getting around

  • Green Bay Austin Straubel Intl. Airport (GRB) - 107 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Cuesta Coffee - ‬11 min walk
  • ‪Uncle Tom's Candies - ‬5 min drive
  • ‪Mink River Basin - ‬7 min drive
  • ‪Blue Bear Ellison Bay - ‬6 min drive
  • ‪Island Orchard Cider - ‬6 min drive

About this property

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You'll have the entire home to yourself and will only share it with other guests in your party.

Private Wooded Cottage - 8 Min to Sister Bay

Tucked among the trees in a peaceful, private setting, Birch Isle Cottage is your own little Door County hideaway — just 8 minutes from downtown Sister Bay and 5 minutes from Ellison Bay. In the fall, the wooded setting becomes especially cozy– crisp mornings, changing leaves, fires at night, and Sister Bay just minutes away.

Spend the day exploring Door County, hiking nearby parks, shopping in Sister Bay or enjoying dinner and drinks in town. Then come home to the quiet of the woods, gather around the private fire pit, sip a glass of wine on the patio or challenge the family to ping pong or foosball in the game room.

Whether you`re planning a couples getaway, family vacation or weekend with friends, Birch Isle Cottage gives you the best of both worlds: privacy and room to relax without sacrificing proximity to everything you came to Door County to enjoy.

THE SPACE — Comfortable, Stylish & Made for Gathering
-Sleeps 7 comfortably!
-Primary Bedroom- Queen Bed and Smart TV
-Bedroom 2- Queen Bed
-Bedroom 3- Twin Bunk Beds with Full-Size Futon
-Smart TVs in the living area, garage game room, and primary bedroom
-High-speed Wi-Fi, ideal for working remotely!
-Fully equipped kitchen
-Washer & Dryer

GAME ROOM
-Garage converted to a game room- Fun for all ages!
-Foosball
-Ping Pong
-Big Screen, Smart TV
-Perfect for rainy days, evenings, and friendly competition

OUTDOOR AMENITIES
-Private outdoor space surrounded by nature
-Fire pit for cozy nights under the stars
-Outdoor patio and seating ideal for morning coffee or evening drinks
-Yard games and space for kids to play and adults to unwind

LOCATION — Close to Everything
-5 minutes- Ellison Bay
-8 minutes- Downtown Sister Bay
-Easy drive to Newport State Park
-Easy access to Peninsula State Park
-Minutes from restaurants, coffee shops, shopping, beaches and marinas

THE HOSTS
-When you stay with Northern Door Vacations, you’ll enjoy truly personalized, local service—no call centers, no robots—just a real Door County team who answers every call and text, before and during your stay. NDV — where vacations feel personal.

Why Guests Love Birch Isle Cottage
The cottage sits on a private wooded property where mornings are quiet, evenings are peaceful and there`s plenty of space to unwind.

NOTES
- To ensure a seamless check-in experience, guests are required to review and sign our standard rental agreement and complete a quick check-in form prior to arrival. This helps us comply with local regulations and provide the best possible stay.
-Although we have a relaxed cancellation policy, we still incur the 4% cc fee. Your refund will be in full, minus the 4% cc fee. This is detailed in the guest contract.
-You have access to the entire home, circular driveway, and the private yard.
-In an effort to keep the entire property more secure, the house is equipped with a ring doorbell camera to monitor the driveway and the front entry.
-The primary renter must be 25 years or older.

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Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in the house: Free WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • Car required
  • Parking on site

Kitchen

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Cookware, dishware, and utensils
  • Dishwasher
  • Microwave
  • Oven
  • Refrigerator
  • Stovetop
  • Toaster

Dining

  • Dining table

Bedrooms

  • 3 bedrooms
  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • 2 bathrooms
  • Hair dryer

Living spaces

  • Dining table

Entertainment

  • Smart TV

Outdoor areas

  • Barbecue grill
  • Firepit
  • Garden

Laundry

  • Laundry facilities
  • Washing machine

Work spaces

  • Desk

Comfort

  • Air conditioning
  • Heating

Pets

  • No pets allowed

Suitability/Accessibility

  • Smoking not allowed

Services and conveniences

  • Iron/ironing board

Location highlights

  • Near the bay
  • Near the marina

Things to do

  • Table tennis
  • Birdwatching nearby
  • Horseback riding nearby
  • Motor boating nearby
  • Wildlife walks nearby
  • Winery tours nearby

Safety features

  • Carbon monoxide detector (host has indicated there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property)
  • Smoke detector (host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property)
  • Fire extinguisher

General

  • Garden
  • Recycling
  • Unit size: 21,528 square feet

Policies

Check-in

Check-in time starts at 4:00 PM

Contactless check-in available

Minimum check-in age: 25

Check-out

Check-out before 10:00 AM

Special check-in instructions

You will receive an email from the host with check-in and check-out instructions

Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

Pets

  • No pets allowed

Children and extra beds

  • Children are welcome.

Events

No events allowed

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
Onsite parties or group events are strictly prohibited
Host has indicated there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property
Host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher
This property is managed through our partner, Vrbo. You will receive an email from Vrbo with a link to a Vrbo account, where you can change or cancel your reservation
Charges for extra guests may apply and vary according to property policy.
A cash deposit, credit card, or debit card for incidental charges and government-issued photo identification may be required upon check-in.
Special requests are subject to availability at the time of check-in. Special requests can't be guaranteed and may incur additional charges.
    This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business, or profession. Onsite parties or group events are strictly prohibited. For guests' safety, the property includes a carbon monoxide detector, a fire extinguisher, and a smoke detector in each accommodation.

Property is also known as

337725

Frequently asked questions

How close is Private Wooded Cottage - 8 Min to Sister Bay to the airport?

This vacation home is 190.6 mi (202-min drive) away from the Escanaba, MI (ESC-Delta County) airport, the closest popular airport to the property.

Does Private Wooded Cottage - 8 Min to Sister Bay have an airport shuttle?

Airport shuttle services are not available at this vacation home.

How close is Private Wooded Cottage - 8 Min to Sister Bay to the beach?

This vacation home is 9.7 mi (15-min drive) from Waterfront Park and 9.7 mi (15-min drive) from Sister Bay Beach. Don't forget your sunscreen!

Does Private Wooded Cottage - 8 Min to Sister Bay offer free breakfast?

This vacation home does not offer free breakfast.

Is there a casino at Private Wooded Cottage - 8 Min to Sister Bay?

No, there is no casino at this vacation home.

What time is check-in at Private Wooded Cottage - 8 Min to Sister Bay?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

Is there free parking at Private Wooded Cottage - 8 Min to Sister Bay?

Free parking is not available at this vacation home.

Does Private Wooded Cottage - 8 Min to Sister Bay have a pool?

This vacation home does not have a pool.

Does Private Wooded Cottage - 8 Min to Sister Bay have a spa?

There are no spa services available at this vacation home.

How close is Private Wooded Cottage - 8 Min to Sister Bay to downtown Ellison Bay?

This vacation home is 0.7 mi away from Gills Rock.

Private Wooded Cottage - 8 Min to Sister Bay Reviews

Reviews

10

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 9 out of 9 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 0 out of 9 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 0 out of 9 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 9 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 9 reviews

9.8/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Amenities

10/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Kathy D.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
When you walk through the front door you get the feeling you are home. Everything is neat and clean, beautiful outdoor space. We had a great time, shopping nearby
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Kendal

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities, communication
August was very accommodating to our reservation and worked well with us on extending our reservation an extra day. Awesome property, well worth the cost especially for larger families. Garage game room was a plus however we really appreciated the outside firepit.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Casey N.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
This house is a home! It never disappoints to give you a cozy, fun, memorable stay… whatever you’re in Door County for! It is beautiful as much on the outside as it is on the inside. We will definitely continue renting this home to create wonderful Door County memories!
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

cody d.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Wonderful door county experience. The house was tidy, clean and very comfortable. Thanks for the wonderful experience. We will definitely be back!
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Lauren F.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Nicely renovated house in the northern quiet area of Door County. The house fit us nicely (4 adults, 3 kids). The bunk bed room was great for the kids and they loved the game room in the garage. The outdoor patio and fire pit area has nice seating. The hosts are very welcoming and responsive. Would definitely stay again.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Karen B.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Overall great experience and accommodations. Beds were very comfy, towels and bedding higher quality. Small bath needs some updating, new shower head would be an upgrade (this one hurts) and a slight mildew smell from plumbing detected but not a deal breaker. Outdoor yard was well equipped with fire pit, WOOD, Adirondack chairs, table/chairs for al fresco dining, rocking chairs for early morning coffee, and game room/garage space also well equipped. Kitchen nicely appointed with plenty of serving pieces, plates, etc. as well as toaster, blender, coffee pot and/or Keurig, etc. Larger coffee mugs would be nice. Other bath updated but again mildew smell from drains. Overall, we would highly recommend this property.
Washington Island Lavender Fields
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Heather G.

Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2025