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THE COTTAGE ON LAKE MICHIGAN – LARGE SAND BEACH, WOODED LOT, FAMILY FRIENDLY

 
 
 
Sturgeon Bay cottage rental - Living/dining rooms & porch overlook the large sandy beach & Lake Michigan.
Living/dining rooms & porch overlook the large sandy beach & Lake Michigan.
 
Sturgeon Bay cottage rental - Living/dining rooms & porch overlook the large sandy beach & Lake Michigan.

Living/dining rooms & porch overlook the large sandy beach & Lake Michigan.

Enjoy the large private sand beach at The Cottage on Lake Michigan.

Enjoy the large private sand beach at The Cottage on Lake Michigan.

Back view of the cottage.

Back view of the cottage.

Living room has comfy seating for 6+, DVD, cable TV, ceiling fan and fireplace.

Living room has comfy seating for 6+, DVD, cable TV, ceiling fan and fireplace.

Kitchen and dining area are open to the living room and views (New fridge '11).

Kitchen and dining area are open to the living room and views (New fridge '11).

First bedroom with double bed (new mattress '11) and down duvet.

First bedroom with double bed (new mattress '11) and down duvet.

Second bedroom w/ double futon (new in '12), ceiling fan & down duvet.

Second bedroom w/ double futon (new in '12), ceiling fan & down duvet.

Bathroom w/ shower (new in '09) & small electric heater.

Bathroom w/ shower (new in '09) & small electric heater.

Walk right out the front door & down to the large private beach & lake.

Walk right out the front door & down to the large private beach & lake.

The front lawn is a great place to relax!

The front lawn is a great place to relax!

Yes, the beach is sandy, large and private. The lake is nice too!

Yes, the beach is sandy, large and private. The lake is nice too!

Views of the sky and water are ever-changing. See the rainbow?

Views of the sky and water are ever-changing. See the rainbow?

A benefit of stormy weather is often big waves! Have fun but be careful.

A benefit of stormy weather is often big waves! Have fun but be careful.

A busy summer day on the beach at The Cottage.

A busy summer day on the beach at The Cottage.

View out the back door of the cottage and up the driveway to Glidden Drive.

View out the back door of the cottage and up the driveway to Glidden Drive.

View from the lake back up to the beach. The water is quite shallow and clean.

View from the lake back up to the beach. The water is quite shallow and clean.

See the eagle's nest? It's close by & we see the eagles in a tree on the beach.

See the eagle's nest? It's close by & we see the eagles in a tree on the beach.

If you have little ones, don't miss a visit to The Farm, a Door County favorite!

If you have little ones, don't miss a visit to The Farm, a Door County favorite!

It doesn't take much to have fun on the beach! Sand toys included.

It doesn't take much to have fun on the beach! Sand toys included.

Fall is also beautiful in Door County. Pic taken October 2012.

Fall is also beautiful in Door County. Pic taken October 2012.

Fall cherry trees in Door County. Pic taken October 2012.

Fall cherry trees in Door County. Pic taken October 2012.

Just another day in paradise!

Just another day in paradise!

Sturgeon Bay's shipyards are fun to explore.

Sturgeon Bay's shipyards are fun to explore.

Sturgeon Bay's shipyards are fun to explore.

Sturgeon Bay's shipyards are fun to explore.

Per week (USD) $799 - $1,025
  • Bedrooms2
  • Sleeps4
  • 1 Bathroom

Photos and Description of the Sturgeon Bay vacation cottage rental
Lakefront cottage, 2 bedrooms (sleeps 4+), 1 bath, full kitchen, fireplace

2013 weeks are already going fast. Check online calendar and contact owner for availability!

The Cottage is tucked on a wooded lot along the shores of Lake Michigan on scenic Glidden Drive. The family-friendly location features a large, private sand beach. The Cottage has 2 bedrooms & 1 bathroom. It features an open living & dining area with a wood-burning fireplace & floor to ceiling windows overlooking Lake Michigan. The kitchen features a full-size refrigerator, 4 gas burners, microwave, coffee maker & dining table. The bathroom has a new shower. One bedroom has a full-size bed, the other has a new full-size futon. Outside enjoy a large front porch, a charcoal grill & plentiful opportunities for walking, beachcombing, sunbathing and swimming. Sturgeon Bay (8 miles away) offers grocery stores, laundromats, museums, theaters, a boat launch & more. Fish Creek, Egg Harbor, Bailey's Harbor and other towns are also close by. Enjoy shopping and sight seeing and then return to your own retreat on Door County's 'quiet side.'

The cottage has been in our family since it was built about 50 years ago. It's a haven that we've chosen to share with others. Enjoy!

Kid-friendly activities in Door County include pick-your-own berries and cherries, miniature golf, an old-time drive-in movie theatre, lighthouses, horseback riding and lots of ice cream stops.

If your kids are older, bring your bicycles, as Whitefish Dunes State Park, Cave Point County Park and warm Clark’s Lake are all an easy 7-mile pedal away from The Cottage.

Right at the cottage, of course, you've got the 'world's biggest sand box' and a 'great big swimming pool' right out your front door. You and the kids will enjoy building sand castles, collecting and painting rocks, catching crawfish in nearby Shivering Sands Creek, watching wildlife, flying kites and lots more. In the evenings, build a fire in the grate on the beach and make s'mores or play a board game inside. There's TV and cable if you can't live without it, but you'll find lots of other things to do too.

The Cottage sits just outside the 485-acre Shivering Sands Natural Area, purchased in 2012 by the Door County Land Trust. This area, just inland from Lake Michigan along Glidden Drive and south of Whitefish Dunes State Park, contains 19 natural landscape communities, including dunes, kettles, swales, old and present shorelines, small lakes, streams, ponds, fens, bogs and forests. The area is recognized as an 'Important Bird Habitat' by the Audobon Society. This purchase is the largest conservation success in Door County in 50 years, and soon it will be available for hiking and other low-impact activities.

Boat launch opportunities: If you’re a boater, launch in Sturgeon Bay and choose between fishing the harbor, Green Bay or Lake Michigan. Or use Glidden Drive’s public Lake Michigan boat launch located just a few miles from The Cottage.

We started renting our family cottage in 2009. It's been a great success for us and for our visitors. Thank you!

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About Susan Stehling

The cottage was built by my grandparents in the early 1960s. We've enjoyed it as a family ever since. Because of work and the other demands of life, we can't get there as often as we'd like right now, so we've chosen to share our personal haven with others. We know you'll enjoy your stay.

Susan Stehling purchased this cottage in 1960
Why Susan Stehling chose Sturgeon Bay

I love Door County - especially it's 'quiet side,' which is how the locals refer to the Lake Michigan side of the Door Peninsula. The ever-changing views of Lake Michigan right out your window will not cease to amaze and delight you. The beach is glorious and the lake is refreshing and beautiful.

What makes this cottage unique

Incredible lake views and a very sandy 'private' beach!

Sturgeon Bay cottage rental - Living/dining rooms & porch overlook the large sandy beach & Lake Michigan.

Living/dining rooms & porch overlook the large sandy beach & Lake Michigan.

Enjoy the large private sand beach at The Cottage on Lake Michigan.

Enjoy the large private sand beach at The Cottage on Lake Michigan.

Back view of the cottage.

Back view of the cottage.

Living room has comfy seating for 6+, DVD, cable TV, ceiling fan and fireplace.

Living room has comfy seating for 6+, DVD, cable TV, ceiling fan and fireplace.

Kitchen and dining area are open to the living room and views (New fridge '11).

Kitchen and dining area are open to the living room and views (New fridge '11).

First bedroom with double bed (new mattress '11) and down duvet.

First bedroom with double bed (new mattress '11) and down duvet.

Second bedroom w/ double futon (new in '12), ceiling fan & down duvet.

Second bedroom w/ double futon (new in '12), ceiling fan & down duvet.

Bathroom w/ shower (new in '09) & small electric heater.

Bathroom w/ shower (new in '09) & small electric heater.

Walk right out the front door & down to the large private beach & lake.

Walk right out the front door & down to the large private beach & lake.

The front lawn is a great place to relax!

The front lawn is a great place to relax!

Yes, the beach is sandy, large and private. The lake is nice too!

Yes, the beach is sandy, large and private. The lake is nice too!

Views of the sky and water are ever-changing. See the rainbow?

Views of the sky and water are ever-changing. See the rainbow?

A benefit of stormy weather is often big waves! Have fun but be careful.

A benefit of stormy weather is often big waves! Have fun but be careful.

A busy summer day on the beach at The Cottage.

A busy summer day on the beach at The Cottage.

View out the back door of the cottage and up the driveway to Glidden Drive.

View out the back door of the cottage and up the driveway to Glidden Drive.

View from the lake back up to the beach. The water is quite shallow and clean.

View from the lake back up to the beach. The water is quite shallow and clean.

See the eagle's nest? It's close by & we see the eagles in a tree on the beach.

See the eagle's nest? It's close by & we see the eagles in a tree on the beach.

If you have little ones, don't miss a visit to The Farm, a Door County favorite!

If you have little ones, don't miss a visit to The Farm, a Door County favorite!

It doesn't take much to have fun on the beach! Sand toys included.

It doesn't take much to have fun on the beach! Sand toys included.

Fall is also beautiful in Door County. Pic taken October 2012.

Fall is also beautiful in Door County. Pic taken October 2012.

Fall cherry trees in Door County. Pic taken October 2012.

Fall cherry trees in Door County. Pic taken October 2012.

Just another day in paradise!

Just another day in paradise!

Sturgeon Bay's shipyards are fun to explore.

Sturgeon Bay's shipyards are fun to explore.

Sturgeon Bay's shipyards are fun to explore.

Sturgeon Bay's shipyards are fun to explore.

Nearest Airport : Cherryland Airport at 12 Miles
Nearest Ferry : Manitowoc, WI at 65 Miles
Nearest Train : Green Bay, WI at 50 Miles
Nearest Motorway : Highway 42/57 & County Road T at 7 Miles
Nearest Beach : Private beach out your front door at 10 Metres
Nearest Barpub : Hitching Post at 2 Miles
Nearest Golf : Cherry Hills Golf Course at 10 Miles
Nearest Restaurant : Donny's Glidden Lodge at 2 Miles
Car: necessary

There's lots to do in Door County - named one of the Top 10 Small Towns in the U.S. by Fodor's in March 2013. (Although they admitted it's not one town but a whole county.) Here's what they said: What's not to like? Five state parks, 300 miles of shoreline, hundreds of non-chain shops, galleries and restaurants, all amid the beauty of Lake Michigan—need we say more?

Historic Sturgeon Bay (8 miles from The Cottage) offers grocery stores, a laundromat, museums, movie theaters and more.

Throughout Door County, parks are plentiful, as are opportunities for golf, hiking, biking, boating, swimming, antiquing, shopping and more. Art galleries, theaters, orchards and wineries dot the charming countryside between the picturesque waterfront towns of Sturgeon Bay, Bailey's Harbor, Fish Creek, Egg Harbor, Ephraim and Sister Bay.

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Changeover Day: sunday

Rental Rates for this vacation cottage rental in Sturgeon Bay, Wisconsin

Rental Basis:
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Rate Period Nightly Weekend Night Weekend Weekly Monthly Event Minimum Stay
 
Spring
May 12 2013 - Jun 9 2013
$799
1 Week
 
Notes: Inquire about stays of less than one week during the Spring Season. 3-night minimum; $159 per night   
 
Summer
Jun 10 2013 - Sep 1 2013
$1,025
1 Week
 
 
Fall
Sep 2 2013 - Oct 6 2013
$799
1 Week
 
Notes: Fall season: 3-night minimum; $159 per night. Cottage will close for season sometime in October   

Additional information about rental rates

Tax Rate 11.0%
Cleaning $85

Notes

  • DEPOSIT: One third to one half of the total.
  • PAYMENTS: I work with guests to set up payments that work for both of us. Typically, I collect 50% of the total to hold the reservation and the balance 30 days before arrival. If you reserve far in advance, I typically collect 33% of the total to hold the reservation, 33% in the winter/spring and the balance 30 days before arrival.
    BALANCE: The balance of your payment is due 30 days before your arrival.
    CANCELLATION: If you cancel, your deposit is refundable 30 days prior to your arrival, less a $100 fee. If your reservation is cancelled within 30 days of your arrival, your deposit is nonrefundable. Failure to cancel your reservation will result in payment of the entire stay.
    OCCUPANCY: Rates Are Based on Occupancy of up to four people (with owner's permission, additional children stay free).
    AGE: Minimum age to rent is 25.
    NOTE: Until confirmed, rates are subject to change without notice.
    PAYMENT METHODS: Personal or e-check preferred; online credit card payments are also OK
  • 11% tax (Door County Room Tax of 5.5% and Wisconsin Sales Tax of 5.5%)
    $85 cleaning and laundry fee per week

Accommodation and Amenities for this vacation cottage rental in Sturgeon Bay, Wisconsin

Property Type:
  • cottage
Meals:
  • Guests provide their own meals
Location Type:
  • Beachfront ...
    The nicest beach in Door County is just out your front door.
  • Waterfront ...
    Lake Michigan is right out your front door. The water is clean and warm enough to swim in most of the summer.
Theme:
  • Away From It All
  • Family
General:
  • Living Room
  • Towels Provided ...
    We provide bath and dish towels. Please bring your own beach towels.
  • Toilet Paper
  • Hair Dryer
  • Linens Provided
  • Alarm Clock
  • Activities Guide
  • Paper Towels
  • Ceiling Fans
  • Telephone
  • Gas Heating
  • Local Maps
  • Iron & Board
  • Local Activities Guide
  • Local Restaurant Guide
  • Fireplace
  • Parking Off Street
Kitchen:
  • Coffee Maker
  • Microwave
  • Refrigerator
  • Dishes & Utensils
  • Toaster
  • Grill
  • Cooking Utensils
  • Stove
  • Freezer
Dining:
  • Dining Area
  • Child's Highchair
  • seating for 6 people
Bathrooms:
  • 1 Bathroom
  • Bathroom 1 - toilet , shower
  • New shower (2009), toilet, sink, large mirror and built-in electric heater. We provide all bath and kitchen towels. We provide beach chairs and toys, but please bring your own beach towels.
Bedrooms:
  • 2 Bedrooms, Sleeps 4
  • Bedroom 1 - 1 double , New mattress '11
    Bedroom 2 - 1 sleep sofa /futon , New futon '12, ceiling fan
  • One bedroom has a full-size bed with a brand new mattress (2011), the other has a new full-size futon (2012), and there is plenty of living-room floor space to accommodate your air mattress if you choose to sleep more than four. Fall asleep to the soothing sound of waves against the shore and cool lake breezes. We provide all bed linens, including: down comforters, cotton sheets, blankets and pillows.
Entertainment:
  • Toys ...
    Some beach toys.
  • Games ...
    Some board games.
  • DVD Player
  • Audio Tape Player
  • CD Player
  • Television
  • Radio
  • Satellite / Cable
Outside:
  • Deck / Patio
  • Beach Chairs
  • Walkway to Water
  • Lawn / Garden
  • Unscreened Porch / Veranda
  • Outdoor Grill
  • 4 garden chairs
  • 4 beach chairs
Suitability:
  • children welcome
  • pets not allowed
  • non smoking only
  • wheelchair inaccessible
Attractions:
  • forests
  • winery tours
  • coin laundry
  • museums
  • live theater
  • bay/sound
  • churches
  • restaurants
  • playground
  • festivals
  • recreation center
  • marina
  • cinemas
  • autumn foliage
  • library
Leisure Activities:
  • bird watching
  • antiquing
  • photography
  • scenic drives
  • walking
  • sight seeing
  • horseback riding
  • paddle boating
  • beachcombing
Local Services & Businesses:
  • ATM/bank
  • groceries
  • laundromat
  • hospital
Sports & Adventure Activities:
  • tennis
  • snorkeling
  • jet skiing
  • wind-surfing
  • pier fishing
  • freshwater fishing
  • fishing
  • cycling
  • sound/bay fishing
  • sailing
  • hiking
  • golf
  • scuba diving or snorkeling
  • swimming
  • surfing
  • water skiing
Notes: By design, life is simpler, quieter and greener at The Cottage. Instead of a clothes dryer, we use a clothesline, lake breezes and hot sunshine. The air conditioning is taken care of with a cool lake breeze and two ceiling fans. There is no WiFi; we prefer a good book on the beach, bird watching or s'mores around an evening campfire. No exercise equipment, but the beach provides a serene place to walk and the lake is a beautiful place to swim. So, come for a visit. We know you'll leave refreshed and we hope you'll return annually. If you need a fancy resort environment with non-stop activities, The Cottage likely isn't a good choice for you. If you prefer lazy days spent building sand castles, collecting rocks and catching waves, you've found your place. And, don't worry, The Cottage is less than a 10 mile drive from laundromats, grocery stores, WiFi, YMCA, restaurants, boat launches, parks, marinas, movie theaters, horseback riding, shops and everything else Door County offers.

Reviews for this vacation cottage rental in Sturgeon Bay, Wisconsin

The Cottage on Lake Michigan – large sand beach, wooded lot, family friendly
average rating of 4.2 based on 27 reviews
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The Cottage on Lake Michigan – large sand beach, wooded lot, family friendly
http://www.homeaway.com/vacation-rental/p236281
612-963-3500
Sturgeon Bay Door County
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Location, location, location

4 of 5
Submitted: January 12, 2013 Stayed: September 2012
This was our second stay at the cottage. We feel our shoulders drop as soon as we see and hear the lake.
The cottage is simple and comfy. The perfect fit.
For us "The Quiet Side" of the county is the place we want to be: great for beach walks, reading, cycling, grilling, and visiting the parks. It's an easy drive to the bay side for restaurants, shopping, theater, and more parks.
Don't skip the supper club experience!
We'll be back again, for sure, and maybe we'll be lucky and have a full moon again!
Helpful votes: 1/1
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The Cottage on Lake Michigan – large sand beach, wooded lot, family friendly
http://www.homeaway.com/vacation-rental/p236281
612-963-3500
Sturgeon Bay Door County
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In honor of beach days...

Submitted: January 7, 2013 Stayed: August 2012
In honor of our beach days, we wrote a short verse.

Little wee button rocks
so smooth and shiny black
lounging by the lake shore
until the waves take them back.
Helpful votes: 1/2
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The Cottage on Lake Michigan – large sand beach, wooded lot, family friendly
http://www.homeaway.com/vacation-rental/p236281
612-963-3500
Sturgeon Bay Door County
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Promise of sand and warmer water - fulfilled!

Submitted: January 7, 2013 Stayed: August 2012
We rested and regrouped this week at your cottage. We most enjoyed our three days building sand castles and splashing in the lake, but we also got a chance to explore the peninsula. It was our first visit.

We were lured away from our beloved North Shore of Lake Superior by the promise of sand and warmer water.

Lots of living in our few days. Many thanks!
Helpful votes: 1/1
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The Cottage on Lake Michigan – large sand beach, wooded lot, family friendly
http://www.homeaway.com/vacation-rental/p236281
612-963-3500
Sturgeon Bay Door County
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Coming back next year for our third stay!

Submitted: January 7, 2013 Stayed: September 2012
Another wonderfully relaxing time in Door County. What's not to like?!

Wonderful woods and trails for hiking and biking, long walks on the beach, great restaurants and more.

We're looking forward to coming back next year for our third stay at The Cottage!
Helpful votes: 1/1
business
The Cottage on Lake Michigan – large sand beach, wooded lot, family friendly
http://www.homeaway.com/vacation-rental/p236281
612-963-3500
Sturgeon Bay Door County
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Best vacation we've had in years

Best vacation we've had in years
Submitted: January 7, 2013 Stayed: September 2012
Wow! We were looking for a quiet, peaceful place to re-charge, and boy did we get it! This was also a homecoming of sorts for me, as I grew up on the shores of Lake Michigan on the Michigan side near Mackinaw.

It was Wednesday before my husband could drag me away from the beach for some sight seeing. Absolutely beautiful countryside. We went to all of the state parks, checked out most of the lighthouses and ate a lot of fantastic food.

The best part was just spending lazy afternoons on the beach here. I was up every morning to watch the sunrise on the beach. We had a fire on the beach one night too, which was awesome. Fantastic neighbors!

We leave in the morning and will do so with a heavy heart. Thank you so much for sharing your slice of heaven! This was one of the best vacations we've had in years.
Helpful votes: 1/1
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