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Charming garden cottage downtown Ellison Bay walking distance to lake and shops

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Reviews

9.8 out of 10
Exceptional

Entire home

3 bedrooms1 bathroomSleeps 7

Popular amenities

  • Kitchen
  • Outdoor space
  • Fireplace

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Ellison Bay, WI
  • Place, Linden Gallery
    ‪2 min walk‬
  • Place, The Clearing Folk School
    ‪10 min walk‬
  • Place, Peninsula State Park
    ‪18 min drive‬

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About this property

Entire place

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

Charming garden cottage downtown Ellison Bay walking distance to lake and shops

This gorgeous downtown property is surrounded by beautiful perennials, climbing vines and flower bushes. The Cottage is located kitty corner from the Gus Klenke Garage on hwy 42 in downtown Ellison Bay and within walking distance to Door County Cider, local pottery shops, and an antique shop. Local restaurants and coffee shops include Kick Ash Coffee, Brew Coffee House, Wickman House, Mink River Basin Bar and Restaurant, and The Viking Grill all within walking distance. The Pioneer Store is less than a city block away and has deli meats, beer, wine, liquor and fresh and frozen foods.
The Cottage is attached to a seasonal retail shop with its own personal entrance. There is a spacious parking lot and a very large enclosed patio area with a picnic table, patio table and bench. The kitchen has all the tableware and silverware needed for eight individuals as well as a coffee maker, toaster, pots and pans, full refrigerator, electric stove/oven and a dishwasher. The dining area has a fold-out table that seats 8 and has a large bay window. The living room is open and bright with a full picture window looking out at the patio. There is a brand new cozy couch with additional seating facing an electric fireplace and large screen tv that includes Spectrum cable and wifi. Provided are also Pendleton beach towels for your use. There is one bathroom that has a large sit-down tiled shower. A set of towels, hand towels and washcloths are provided for each guest. The first bedroom is very large with a four poster queen bed and corner windows perfect for relaxing with a good book. Large closet and shelves with a luggage rack and all bedding with extra blankets and sheets provided. The second bedroom has a comfortable queen bed with cozy bedding and extra blankets and sheets provided. A small closet and full length shelving unit for clothing storage. The third bedroom has three twin beds and two closets with lots of hanging room. All bedding is provided with extra blankets and sheets.
Owners live in Door County and are very open to accommodating our guests in any way we can so please let us know if there is anything you need to help make your vacation the best experience possible!
During your stay at this cottage, you're just a quick walk from Lake Michigan. The cottage offers a kitchen and a fireplace.
  • Air-conditioned cottage with kitchen, fireplace and patio
  • Steps from Linden Gallery and 5 minutes on foot from Lake Michigan

Property amenities

Beach

  • Beach nearby

Internet

  • Available in the cottage: WiFi

Parking and transport

  • Parking on site

Kitchen

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

Bedrooms

  • 3 bedrooms
  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • 1 bathroom
  • Shower
  • Soap
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels provided

Living spaces

  • Fireplace

Entertainment

  • Books
  • TV with cable/satellite channels

Outdoor areas

  • Patio

Comfort

  • Air conditioning
  • Heating

Pets

  • No pets allowed

Suitability/Accessibility

  • Smoke-free property
  • Note from host: No smoking whatsoever indoors

Location highlights

  • In a village
  • In the city centre
  • On a lake
  • On a river
  • On the waterfront

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

Policies

Check-in

Check-in time starts at 4:00 PM

Contactless check-in and check-out are available

Minimum check-in age - 25

Check-out

Check-out before 11:00 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

Rules

The property is adjoined to a retail space so we ask during business hours that guests keep music to a minimum and to keep stores entrances clear.

Please respect the neighbors and keep any loud music down especially late at night.

Pets

  • No pets allowed

Children and extra beds

  • Children are welcome.

Events

No events allowed

Please contact me if interested in a small party

Smoking

Smoking is not permitted

No smoking whatsoever indoors

Important information

You need to know

This property is managed by a private host (a party not acting within their trade, business or profession). EU consumer law, including the right of withdrawal, will not apply to your booking. The cancellation policy set by the private host will cover your booking.
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
Note from host: Please contact me if interested in a small party
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
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
You will receive an email from the host with check-in and check-out instructions. You will also receive an email from Vrbo with a link to a Vrbo account, which will enable you to manage your booking.

Property is also known as

Charming perennial garden cottage in downtown Ellison Bay

Charming garden cottage downtown Ellison Bay walking distance to lake and shops Reviews

Reviews

9.8

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 115 out of 127 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 9 out of 127 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 3 out of 127 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 127 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 127 reviews

10/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Amenities

10/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness
Beautiful cottage within easy walking to Ellison Bay restaurants, coffee shop, stores and shoreline!
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2026

10/10 Excellent

Christiana S.

Liked: Cleanliness
The place was larger than we expected and the location was great. We had some car trouble during our stay, so it was nice to be able to walk to the nearby bar/restaurant and the coffee shop down the road was awesome (even open in the off season) We’d stay again and nice to know there’s enough space to bring the family back too.
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2026

10/10 Excellent

Savannah N.

Liked: Cleanliness
I loved staying at this house! It was the cutest place and the perfect size. Even with being on the main drag in town, it was very quiet and peaceful. I will stay here again!
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2026

10/10 Excellent

Patrick C.

Liked: Cleanliness
Our stay at the cottage was wonderful. It's better than advertised. Very comfortable and within easy walking distance to coffee and restaurants. Communication was great and access was a breeze.
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2026

8/10 Good

Kiran B.

Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2026

8/10 Good

Kelcy L.

Liked: Cleanliness
It was very clean and check-in was easy. The fireplace was nice and the living room was cute. We were disappointed there was no shampoo, conditioner, or body soap for the shower.
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2026

10/10 Excellent

Sean D.

Liked: Cleanliness
Cozy!
Stayed 6 nights in Dec 2025

10/10 Excellent

Trisha L.

Liked: Cleanliness
Good food nearby and beautiful sites!!
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2025

10/10 Excellent

John R.

Liked: Cleanliness
We enjoyed being close to the restaurants in Ellison Bay and walking in the neighborhood. We received a quick response when having some difficulty with WIFI which was appreciated.
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Susan E.

Liked: Cleanliness
We are 3 over 75 women. We didn't walk to shops but it was easy to drive wherever we wanted to go. We had trouble getting into the house because I had printed out the information and forgot it. Next time I'll save the email somewhere on my phone. It's difficult to get help from vrbo. The house was very clean and the owners were attentive. We enjoyed our stay.
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Gerri A., Burnsville

Liked: Cleanliness
Just a question. Why BB bullet hole in LR window (inside glass only not outer glass) and a spent bullet casing along floorboard across the room. No issue but made us ponder why?
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Katalin V.

Liked: Cleanliness
Lovely stay in Ellison Bay, close to galleries and state parks. We hope to return soon!
Stayed 5 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Wayne H.

Liked: Cleanliness
Clean, comfortable, convenient, quiet.
Stayed 9 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Margot H.

Liked: Cleanliness
Wonderful stay!
Stayed 5 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Lexi S.

Liked: Cleanliness
Our stay was great! The location was easily accessible to many things in Door County (shops, restaurants, parks, beach, etc) We would stay again!
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Courtney B.

Liked: Cleanliness
Charming cottage ideal for families or two couples. Tasteful decor and everything we needed for a weeklong stay. Extra linens and beach towels were much appreciated. Location was peaceful and quiet, yet only 10-15m drive to many Door County parks and destinations. As other reviews have noted, a little extra cleaning attention could be given to the bathroom and kitchen. We would love to stay again and hope the washing machine can be repaired (this was a key criteria for us in selecting a Door County rental).Thanks so much for sharing your beautiful property with us!
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Tanner S.

Liked: Cleanliness

Great stay!

Me and my family had a great time at the cottage. The place is very clean, and comfortable. Great location and close to everything we wanted to do. Would stay here again.
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2025

8/10 Good

beastdrone101

Liked: Cleanliness

Cute little cottage

Nice place to stay in Ellison Bay. Very secluded with all the bushes, trees and flowers but close to shops and food as well. House was roomy. Loved the shower. Everything you need minus washer and dryer which was out during our stay but only a minor inconvenience. We did have trouble with it being super warm in the bedroom upstairs and house could use a good deep clean overall. Host were responsive. Nice stay. Would stay again.
Stayed 6 nights in Jun 2025

6/10 Okay

Ted D.

Stayed 5 nights in May 2025

8/10 Good

Craig G.

Liked: Cleanliness

Spring getaway

Peoperty was nice. Plenty of room. It has an upstairs that could sleep 5 more people. Will go back. Great location.
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Amy A.

Liked: Cleanliness

Cute, cozy and accommodating!

The owner of the property is amazing! She is responsive and helpful. The cottage was clean and charmingly decorated. Our group of 3 fit comfortably, there would’ve been room for more. I would love to stay here again! Five stars!
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Tom S.

Liked: Cleanliness

Weekend Getaway

Enjoyed our winter weekend getaway to door county.
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

Betty M., Mequon, Wisconsin

Liked: Cleanliness

Garden cottage in Ellison Bay

W Wonderful stay as usual. Quiet and secluded yet easy to get to other towns. Hosts are very responsive.
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Shelly H.

Liked: Cleanliness

Girls wknd getaway

We had a wonderful time hiking and sight seeing in DC. Many laughs and great memories made.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Jenn W.

Liked: Cleanliness

Great return visit

This was our second stay, and we enjoyed it as much as our first, two years ago. Great home-base location for all the hiking we wanted to do, including a day trip to Washington Island.
Stayed 8 nights in Oct 2024

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