Great Waterview home in Door County Sleeps 8-10
House in Ellison Bay, WI
10 guests · 3 bedrooms · 2 baths
Reasons to book
Guests love it hereGuests give this property a top rating
Top-tier experienceOne of the higher cost properties in the area
Includes essentialsGarden, Kitchen or Kitchenette, Air conditioner and more
About this house rental
WALKING DISTANCE TO ALL YOU WILL NEED
Located in beautiful Door County Wisconsin in the quaint village of Ellison Bay on the upper most part of the peninsula. This home is situated close to the water with views from the tower room WITH A WONDERFUL 12X15 foot deck overlooking the bay and picturesque Ellison Bay Bluffs. A great area for sailing, biking, hiking, shopping, galleries, theatre, star gazing, vegging out, and my personal favorite (check out the photo) salmon fishing.
The home is beautifully appointed with comfortable overstuffed furniture,hardwood floors, granite countertops, stainless steel appliances, cathedral ceilings and much more. According to our past guests the best feature of the house is the huge screened-in porch off the kitchen. New in August 2018 a generator has been added to the home so that you will never be without electricity, Wifi, or air conditioning etc.
New in 2016....If you would like to book a 3 hour boat tour ($500) contact the owner.
This is not a 'bare bones' rental unit. This is our family vacation home which we would like to share as time permits.
Preferably rentals will be Sat-Sat and if you click on the calendar you will be able to tell at a glance what dates are still available.
PLEASE NOTE...ADDITIONAL dates may be available UPON REQUEST. Please don’t hesitate to ask. At this point the home is able to sleep 8 people in beds. 4 more in sleeper sofas BUT KEEP IN MIND there is only one full bathroom on the second floor and a half bath on the first floor. (VRBO’s computer will not allow me to list 1.5 bathrooms. They insist on listing it as two and I do not want my guests to be in for a surprise once they arrive)
ALSO The first floor bedroom and bathroom will NOT be available for any reservations made AFTER May 10, 2022. This “wing” of the home which also includes the owner’s studio and laundry area is separate ( separate entrance, separate kitchen etc.) and will POSSIBILY be in use by the owner.
Two of the upstairs bedrooms are furnished with queen beds and the 3rd upstairs bedroom is ready to sleep 7 with a double/single bunk bed, 2 single beds and a sleeper sofa. Just outside this bedroom is the loft which overlooks the great room and fireplace and also is equipped with a new sleeper-sofa.
The loft is an ideal space for the kids to go to play games etc. A spiral staircase will take you from the loft to the tower room....which is sure to become the kid's favorite place to hang out.......or Mom and Dad's favorite place to watch the sunsets over the gorgeous Ellison Bay waters. We added a large deck off the tower room so that you may be outside while enjoying the view over the water.
The location of the home ideal. Within walking distance to the Marina, the Pioneer Store (our local grocery), galleries , shops, and restaurants. It is also a short walk to the Ellison Bay Beach with it's tennis courts, beach and playground.
Due to the covenants of the condo association we are not able to welcome pets. We are also a non-smoking property.
I hope you will take the time to look into this property and the great Northern Wisconsin vacationland that encompasses this area. You will fall in love with it.
Keywords: Home
Located in beautiful Door County Wisconsin in the quaint village of Ellison Bay on the upper most part of the peninsula. This home is situated close to the water with views from the tower room WITH A WONDERFUL 12X15 foot deck overlooking the bay and picturesque Ellison Bay Bluffs. A great area for sailing, biking, hiking, shopping, galleries, theatre, star gazing, vegging out, and my personal favorite (check out the photo) salmon fishing.
The home is beautifully appointed with comfortable overstuffed furniture,hardwood floors, granite countertops, stainless steel appliances, cathedral ceilings and much more. According to our past guests the best feature of the house is the huge screened-in porch off the kitchen. New in August 2018 a generator has been added to the home so that you will never be without electricity, Wifi, or air conditioning etc.
New in 2016....If you would like to book a 3 hour boat tour ($500) contact the owner.
This is not a 'bare bones' rental unit. This is our family vacation home which we would like to share as time permits.
Preferably rentals will be Sat-Sat and if you click on the calendar you will be able to tell at a glance what dates are still available.
PLEASE NOTE...ADDITIONAL dates may be available UPON REQUEST. Please don’t hesitate to ask. At this point the home is able to sleep 8 people in beds. 4 more in sleeper sofas BUT KEEP IN MIND there is only one full bathroom on the second floor and a half bath on the first floor. (VRBO’s computer will not allow me to list 1.5 bathrooms. They insist on listing it as two and I do not want my guests to be in for a surprise once they arrive)
ALSO The first floor bedroom and bathroom will NOT be available for any reservations made AFTER May 10, 2022. This “wing” of the home which also includes the owner’s studio and laundry area is separate ( separate entrance, separate kitchen etc.) and will POSSIBILY be in use by the owner.
Two of the upstairs bedrooms are furnished with queen beds and the 3rd upstairs bedroom is ready to sleep 7 with a double/single bunk bed, 2 single beds and a sleeper sofa. Just outside this bedroom is the loft which overlooks the great room and fireplace and also is equipped with a new sleeper-sofa.
The loft is an ideal space for the kids to go to play games etc. A spiral staircase will take you from the loft to the tower room....which is sure to become the kid's favorite place to hang out.......or Mom and Dad's favorite place to watch the sunsets over the gorgeous Ellison Bay waters. We added a large deck off the tower room so that you may be outside while enjoying the view over the water.
The location of the home ideal. Within walking distance to the Marina, the Pioneer Store (our local grocery), galleries , shops, and restaurants. It is also a short walk to the Ellison Bay Beach with it's tennis courts, beach and playground.
Due to the covenants of the condo association we are not able to welcome pets. We are also a non-smoking property.
I hope you will take the time to look into this property and the great Northern Wisconsin vacationland that encompasses this area. You will fall in love with it.
Keywords: Home
Amenities
Air conditioner
Kitchen or Kitchenette
Internet / Wifi
Fireplace
Parking
Balcony or Patio
Dishwasher
TV
Garden
Family friendly
Map of Ellison Bay, WI
££££
Ratings and reviews
5.0 / 5.0
We stayed six nights in this house with three adults and three kids. We loved its proximity to Ellison Bay and local shops. It was an excellent home base for our Door County adventures! We especially loved the upper porch and the three-seasons porch off the back. It’s definitely a good option for medium-sized groups. The only drawback was having only one shower. Still, we would stay there again, for sure.
5.0 / 5.0
It was a great location, walking distance to shops and restaurants, and park. We did drive to the beach, but there is a small one within walking distance. The home was quaint, beautifully decorated, and clean.
5.0 / 5.0
Just a great experience. The owner, Lyn, was in communication with us prior to and during our stay, and really helped provide guidance on local attractions, places to eat, etc. As suggested by the title, this property came with ALL of the amenities -- right down to stuffed animals in the kids' room to cleaning pellets for the dish washer. A wonderful experience!
1.0 / 5.0
!Be wary of this property owner!
The bad news:
The home owner listed the house as a four bed but it was only a three bedroom. In addition the pull out couch in the area they claimed was the 4th bedroom was broken. So not only did my teenage neice not have a room she also did not have a bed.
Talked to owner who blamed VRBO for the false description something about their algorithm..... she did change it during our stay so she was able to get around "the algorithm" after we complained to her.
I was the primary point of contact, she was kind and applogetic and offered a modest refund (the cleaning fee). I accepted this resolution, and defended the owner because she came off as so nice.
Other members of my family felt we paid a lot of money for a 4 bedroom house that we didn't get and were very frustrated.
The thing is we never even got the modest refund. :/
So much for my defense of her.
I waited this many months to review to give her ample time to follow through she didn't.
The good news:
the house is beautiful and in a great location
5.0 / 5.0
Located in a great part of Door County, off the beaten path but everything still accessible. It was nice to have the general store and coffee shop all within walking distance. The rental was wonderful; included all the cooking and eating utensils you would ever need, as well as access to pantry/spices, the grill, TP/paper towel, cleaning products, extra keys for the condo and beach/bath towels. Really nice to have the sheets/bedding provided. The kids really enjoyed all the games available and I loved reading through the assortment of books on the screened in porch every morning. Also very nice to have notes with heads up about the house from the owner. Not all places do that.
The beds in the two guest rooms were great but the beds and flat pillows in the "bunk room" not so great. Two of our guests left with aching backs. Also, no access to laundry. With a big family and long stay it would have been nice to throw a load or two in. For shorter visits, probably not a problem. Lastly, access to the pier is not as close to the condo as we anticipated.
Overall, really nice property.
5.0 / 5.0
Great host. Great location. Enjoyed our first trip to northern Door county. Will visit again.
5.0 / 5.0
Great location. Loved the screen porch, 3rd floor deck and well equiped kitchen.
5.0 / 5.0
Our first family visit to Door County was so wonderful. The home was perfect for us in many ways. Very quiet neighborhood, home had everything we needed including kid-friendly things like toys/games, whole kid loft with bunk beds and play area. Screened in porch was so peaceful. Home is walking distance to shore where we were able to go watch sunsets multiple times. This is the owner’s actual home so there are many personal items. Our kids are very good about not touching items though so it wasn’t an issue for us. Home is well stocked with everything you need. I enjoy being able to cook our own meals and not having to go out every meal. Owner communicates well and gave us great advice on where to go for things. Ellison Bay is quieter than the other towns which we also appreciated. We enjoyed our stay tremendously and cannot wait to return.
5.0 / 5.0
This property worked great for us. There were plenty of beds,clean & comfy. Lots of towels & good shower. The kitchen was well stocked so that we could cook meals there. Walking distance to 2 places for meals if we needed to eat out. Ten minutes from the other house with relatives .attending the reunion. Close proximity to many other Door County "want to sees." Perfect for us.
5.0 / 5.0
Our extended family of 11 (ages infant - 72 yrs) thoroughly enjoyed our stay at this lovely, clean, comfortable, spacious home in Ellison Bay. We had everything we needed for our five day stay. Lyn Hale, the property owner, was very accommodating and easy to communicate with throughout our stay. We especially enjoyed the quieter location, while still being just a short drive to the “hot spots” of Door County! We also enjoyed the secluded backyard, short walk to the marina, and upper deck for a nice view of Green Bay (and stargazing!) We highly recommend this property and would stay here again!!
5.0 / 5.0
Lyn’s home is lovely getaway! Our adult children spent every evening in the screened in porch playing cards. We all decided that was our favorite place in the house. The location is fantastic. It is a quick walk to watch the sunset at night or to walk to get a cup of coffee in the morning. Highly recommend!
5.0 / 5.0
Family Time
Linda’s home is beautiful and she is a wonderful host. We had everything we needed for a relaxing vacation. Plenty of room for all of us. Extremely clean and very comfortable. We would definitely stay here again!!!
5.0 / 5.0
Lovely stay!
We had four adults and three children stay for a long weekend. We very much enjoyed the house. Enough space for everyone by far, stocked very well, and right in a nice quiet area like we hoped to be. Walking distance to a grocery store and a couple restaurants and dark enough at night to see a fair amount of stars. House was exactly as listed and we all had an excellent time!
5.0 / 5.0
great for a group
this is a fun house for a group. great kitchen for cooking, great restaurants and the water to walk to.
5.0 / 5.0
Wonderful Family Getaway
We had a wonderful stay! The house is very open and easily accommodated our large family with 3 bedrooms and a large kids room. Overall we had 7 adults and 2 kids in the home and it did not feel crowded. Having the large screened in porch and yard area was really nice, especially with kids. Also, the house is ideally located in Ellison Bay and close to everything you would need. It was an easy walk to the water to put in our paddle board.
5.0 / 5.0
Excellent rental property for a large group!
We had a wonderful week in Ellison Bay. The house worked perfectly for our group of 12. We had 3 generations, grandparents, kids and grandkids. The house was welcoming and homey.
5.0 / 5.0
Fantastic Family Size, Cozy Feeling Property
My wife and I stayed there with two of our children, their spouses, and our two granddaughters. The property is incredibly family friendly, in a great location at the quiet/northern end of Door County. The host is very responsive. Definitely recommend.
5.0 / 5.0
Family fun in Door County
Our stay was just wonderful. We thoroughly enjoyed the comforts of home that our property provided. We would highly recommend this area and this home!!
5.0 / 5.0
Great house!
We had a wonderful stay in Door County. The house felt very big due to the multiple gathering areas. The third floor deck was a great spot to relax, as well as the screened-in patio. Everything worked well.
5.0 / 5.0
Excellent Location
We enjoyed our getaway at this great property.
5.0 / 5.0
FUN Family Adventure in Ellison Bay, WI
We had such a memorable time in Door County while staying in Ellison Bay. The home was in a perfect location in the Door County area. Lyn, the owner was very quick in attending to any issues that had arose during our stay. The house was cozy and comfortable. The screened in back porch was the BEST room in the house to gather, play games, read, chat, and eat your meals. We loved the vibe of Ellison Bay compared to Sister Bay and Fish Creek. It was much quieter and less busy. The home is in walking distance to all of the coffee shops and restaurants in Ellison Bay which was so wonderful. Two Thumbs up. Also, the Pioneer Store had all of those items that you may have forgot or need quickly instead of driving to the Piggly Wiggly in Sister Bay. Overall we had the BEST family vacation experience here with the comforts, coziness, and closeness to all of the local fun places. I would highly recommend this home away from home.
4.0 / 5.0
Great location
Over all it was a great home to relax in. The second floor got a little warm for sleeping in the bunk room (the air- conditioning vent was under one of the beds). A beautiful home but a little cluttered. Hard to find space for items we brought for the stay. Lynn was very attentive to any issues we had despite the fact that she had been very ill. Easy walking to attractions in Ellison Bay!
5.0 / 5.0
Wonderful property
Wonderful experience. Highly recommended.
5.0 / 5.0
Ellison Bay WI. Beautiful
This home in Ellison Bay was perfect for our family of 12, ranging from age 3 to 72. It is very well stocked, beautifully decorated and in a nice quiet neighborhood. It is close to water access for our kayaks and sandy beach. It is also close to popular attractions. A perfect home away from home!
5.0 / 5.0
Highly recommended
The home was spacious and lovely. Close to everything we wanted to do, yet private and restful. Lyn was so nice and friendly.
5.0 / 5.0
Excellent stay in Door County
We had a great time staying in this beautiful home. Nice big dining room table to enjoy meals and play games. Lynn was extremely helpful on tips of where to fish and answering any questions. Highly recommend this beautiful property.
5.0 / 5.0
Family vacation
We have been going to Ellison Bay for the past 4 years. We meet up with relatives from California.
My family usually stays together in one house. This year we picked this house on Pine Lane right in Ellison Bay.
It was in the middle of everything we needed. Close to the Pioneer store and the Viking restaurant. And within walking distance of Uncorked festival.
The screen porch was a great place for our 2 year old grand daughters to go and play without disturbing others.
The view from the 3rd floor lookout onto the lake was great, especially at sunset.
I would recommend this property to others with out hesitation.
Thank you Lyn for a great week in Door County.
5.0 / 5.0
Wonderful, Cozy Home!
We had a wonderful time at Lyn's place in Ellison Bay! We had a group of 7 adults and this was the perfect setting for us friends to reconnect and relax for a long weekend. The home is beautiful, well kept, and has ample space for groups. The fireplace was a nice extra cozy touch to have. Lyn was a fantastic host! She was very helpful, available if we had any questions and was a great resource in giving recommendations for local things to do! It's super nice to have a number of restaurants and the general store within walking distance to the house as well. The weekend we were there was cooler and overcast the whole time so our only regret was that we didn't get to enjoy the sunsets from the upper deck. And the fact that there is so much to do in Door County, we didn't get to fit it all in. I guess we'll just have to make another trip! We would definitely recommend Lyn's place for anyone looking for a nice home, with all the amenities you could want (plus some)! Thank you Lyn for all your hospitality!
5.0 / 5.0
Wonderful property! The house was well appointed and very comfortable. Highly recommended!
Lyn was a very generous and considerate hostess. The house was great for our big family with 6 adults and 5 children. The fireplace was so great to have since we were visiting in the cool Fall. Would love to come back in warmer weather to take advantage of the screened in porch and 3rd floor deck! It was a quiet neighborhood and kind of nice to be north of all the really busy tourist spots. The tourists spots were still within easy reach. There was a nice store, coffee shop and other things right within walking distance. Seemed more like staying in a quiet lakeside town than a resort area. Highly recommend!
5.0 / 5.0
A slice of Door County heaven!
Gorgeous home and amazing accommodations! Great location and made it easy to explore. We loved every moment of our week stay!
5.0 / 5.0
Great location, clean and spacious
First of all, we found the host to be very welcoming and helpful in regards to our stay. She had helpful tips about the area and made herself readily available should there be any issues (which there weren't!) The home was very clean and spacious and has a great layout. The best was the screened-in porch, we spent a great deal of time there eating and playing games. The walk to the water to view sunsets is but a short and easy walk. There is also a lovely sand beach and swimming area down the road that you can walk to or drive if needed. We found all of Door County lovely but were quite pleased we chose this house in Ellison Bay as it is quieter and more relaxing, less crowded and less "tourist-y"! Great coffee house, little store and cider house tasting room all within walking distance to house.... we enjoyed them all. And if you do stay here, make the drive over to the Ellison Bay Bluff viewing area just down the road, you won't be disappointed!
5.0 / 5.0
Great place for large group
Once again, 12 of us (6 adults & 6 children) spent a wonderful week at Lyn's spectacular home. It was great again to renew our breakfast feasts at the Viking and Summer Kitchen. Once again, it was great to create new memories of Door County. Lyn, we took your advice and went to dinner at Pasta Vino. They have moved once again to Sister Bay by the Piggly Wiggly. It was everyone's favorite, kids and adults. If it had not been our last night, we would have gone back several times. Don't miss it. Seating for 12 is not always easy, but we found most restaurants were very accommodating. Thank you Lyn for another wonderful week in your spectacular home.
Here's till next time,
Peter Nelson and family
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5.0 / 5.0
Great home, comfortable, and a huge screen porch.
We recently stayed at Lyn's home June 18-2, 2016. We were a group of 6 adults and 4 children and we all were very comfortable. Beds were comfortable and the house well stocked. But our favorite room was the big screen porch where we spent most of our time, either eating or playing cards. Lyn even went out and bought a new grill for us when she found out the old one wasn't working and knew we were big grillers. I thought that was very thoughtful and showed how much she cares that her visitors have everything they need. We especially liked the quiet location after a busy day exploring Door County. I highly recommend Lyn's place to anyone and would definitely return. Thank you, Lyn, for sharing your home with our family, your attentiveness to our needs, your kindness, and your warm friendly smile when we met each other.
5.0 / 5.0
Wonderful and Relaxing
This house was everything we could have hoped for and more :) We would definitely stay here again and again!
5.0 / 5.0
The Perfect House!
My family and I loved spending time in Lyn's home! We loved how there were so many places to relax, including the yard, enclosed porch and rooftop deck. The house was clean, cozy and inviting, and it was also stocked with everything we could have needed. It was also nice having a couple restaurants, a cider brewery and some other places within walking distance. We would definitely stay here again!
5.0 / 5.0
FABULOUS!!!!!
My family and I just returned home, after spending this past week in Lyn's gorgeous house. The house itself is immaculate--tons of space--including a "crow's nest" deck with views of the lake, a wonderful (huge) screened in back porch, and a large backyard with a hammock and gardens. We were blown away by how comfortable this house felt and how many places there were to relax, read, play games, etc. We had not stayed in Ellison Bay before and found that we were just steps away from cute shops, fabulous restaurants (dinner at the Wickman House is a must and the fish boil at The Viking was delicious) and the beach. Lyn could not have been nicer and even sent us away with a cooler full of fresh salmon fillets. We could not have asked for a better vacation and staying at Lyn's house was pure heaven.
5.0 / 5.0
This beautiful home had everything we needed!
This well designed house gave our party of 5 more than enough space to relax and have privacy whenever we wanted it. The owner thought of everything and there was nothing lacking that we might need. She was very gracious and came to greet us and make sure we were comfortable. The house was immaculate and within walking distance of restaurants, stores and galleries. It was hard to leave after a relaxing week in this beautiful home!
5.0 / 5.0
Great House
Enjoyed our stay at this great house with plenty of space for relaxing either in a huge screen porch or on the upper deck with a view of the water. Great bike rides in the area, close to the ferry to Washington Island, two State Parks and plenty of shopping and restaurants. Lots of room for family gatherings.
5.0 / 5.0
Great House and a Great Time
My wife, my in laws and my 3 children just came back from a wonderful week at this home. The location was great, within walking distance to everything Ellison Bay has to offer, and the house was immaculate. We couldn't have asked for a better place to stay. Plenty of room for everyone and 2 minute walk to watch the sun set over the bay each night. Thank you Lyn.
5.0 / 5.0
Home away from Home in Ellison Bay
We just got home from a wonderful stay in Ellsion Bay celebrating a wedding.
Your home was perfect for our family, so cozy yet room for all of us.
The location was also great, I could walk for a cup of coffee or to the Pioneer Store for milk.
The view of the water was amazing from the upper deck! My older children sat up top and played games and watched the sun go down.
I wish I could come every summer!
Thank you also to the owner for answering any questions we had about your home, local stores, restaurants.
FAQs
How much does this house cost compared to others in Ellison Bay?
The average price for a rental in Ellison Bay is £298 per night. This rental is £140 above the average.
Is parking included with this house?
Yes, parking is listed as an amenity at Great Waterview home in Door County Sleeps 8-10. For more information, we encourage you to contact the property about where to park.
Is there a pool at this house?
We didn’t find pool listed as an amenity for this house. It may be worth double checking if a pool is important for your stay.
Is Great Waterview home in Door County Sleeps 8-10 pet friendly?
Unfortunately, this house is not pet-friendly. Try searching again and filter for "Pets Allowed"
What amenities are available at Great Waterview home in Door County Sleeps 8-10?
We found 10 amenities for this rental. This includes air conditioner, kitchen or kitchenette, internet / wifi, fireplace, and parking.
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