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Sunny Cottage in Ellison Bay

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Exterior
Terrace/patio
Outdoor dining
Property grounds
Outdoor dining

Reviews

9.8 out of 10
Exceptional
2 bedrooms1 bathroomSleeps 4

Popular amenities

  • Parking available
  • Pet-friendly
  • Kitchen
  • Barbecue grill
  • Outdoor space
  • Air conditioning

Explore the area

Map
Ellison Bay, WI
  • The Clearing Folk School
    ‪9 min walk‬
  • Ellison Bluff State Natural Area
    ‪4 min drive‬
  • Newport State Park
    ‪9 min drive‬
  • Menominee, MI (MNM-Menominee-Marinette Twin County)
    ‪157 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

2 bedrooms (sleeps 4)

1 bathroom

Bathroom 1

Spaces

Deck or patio
Porch or lanai
Kitchen
Outdoor play area
Garden
Dining Area

About this property

Sunny Cottage in Ellison Bay

This sunny garden cottage in the charming village of Ellison Bay is minutes from the water where you can enjoy magnificent sunsets...as well as walking distance to The Ellison Bay beach and excellent restaurants & galleries. Ellison Bay is in a great central location for visiting the southern villages of Door County or the more quiet Northern forests, beaches and Islands. There are many cycling, kayaking, walking, hiking and swimming possibilities nearby.

Property manager

sophie taubert gehan

Languages

English, French

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Amenities

Kitchen
Pet-friendly
Air conditioning
Outdoor space
Parking available
Barbecue grill

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House Rules

Check in after 3:00 PM
Check out before 10:00 AM
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Children

Children allowed: ages 0–17
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Events

No events allowed
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Pets

Pets allowed
If out of house pet must be with you or crated
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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
On-site parties or group events are strictly prohibited
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 and a deadlock

We should mention

A car is recommended for transport to and from this property

About the area

Ellison Bay

Located in Ellison Bay, this cottage is in a rural area and on a lake. Linden Gallery and Ellison Bay Pottery Studios are cultural highlights, and some of the area's landmarks include The Skyway Drive-In Theatre and Historic Noble House. Make sure you get close to the area's animals with activities such as game walks and birdwatching.
Map
Ellison Bay, WI

What's nearby

  • The Clearing Folk School - 9 min walk - 0.8 km
  • Ellison Bay Pottery Studios - 11 min walk - 1.0 km
  • Ellison Bluff State Natural Area - 4 min drive - 2.2 km
  • Sister Bay Beach - 9 min drive - 8.7 km
  • Newport State Park - 9 min drive - 8.6 km

Getting around

  • Green Bay, WI (GRB-Austin Straubel Intl.) - 111 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Skip Stone Coffee Roasters - ‬9 min drive
  • ‪Al Johnson's Swedish Restaurant and Butik - ‬9 min drive
  • ‪Wild Tomato Sister Bay - ‬9 min drive
  • ‪Husby's - ‬9 min drive
  • ‪Sister Bay Bowl - ‬9 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Sunny Cottage in Ellison Bay pet-friendly?

Yes, pets are allowed at this property.

What time is check-in at Sunny Cottage in Ellison Bay ?

Check-in begins at 3:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Sunny Cottage in Ellison Bay ?

Checkout is at 10:00 AM.

Where is Sunny Cottage in Ellison Bay located?

This family-friendly Ellison Bay cottage is located by the sea, within a 5-minute walk of Linden Gallery and Lake Michigan. Ellison Bay Pottery Studios and The Clearing Folk School are also within 15 minutes.

Reviews

9.8

Exceptional

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Rating 10 - Excellent. 47 out of 52 reviews
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Rating 6 - Okay. 1 out of 52 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 2 out of 52 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 52 reviews

9.6/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

10/10

Location

9.6/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Michael C.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Cute, cozy cabin

Excellent location in Ellison Bay - walkable to a few shops. Perfect for a quiet retreat in DC to unplug.
Stayed 5 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Karen B.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Great place to stay

Check in and out was easy. The cottage was great with everything we needed. The cottage was clean and nicely decorated. We would definitely stay here again. Sophie had fresh flowers on the table and a cherry tart for us.
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Gerald M.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Nice stay

Nice cottage, great location in Northern Door Co.
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Vanessa Z.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Family trip

Sophie is great and very welcoming! The description of everything was very accurate so we knew what to expect. Quiet area and close to major towns.
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Judith S.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location

While taking a class at The Clearing

Ellison Bay is a very rural area and, at least when we were there in early June, not crowded. Sophie's place was conveniently located near a nice coffee shop and a few restaurants. Sophie lives nearby and is accessible via cell phone. She checked in several times with us to see if we needed anything. The house was comfortable.
Stayed 6 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Carrie C.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Cute and cozy

We had a wonderful time in DoCo. The house was in great location! The host was very accommodating. This is a place we would love to stay again!
Stayed 5 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Teddy A.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Another lovely springtime stay

We love staying in this perfectly-situated cottage in Ellison Bay. I'm not sure, but I think this might be our 9th time staying there. We love the northern part of Door County, and Ellison Bay in particular. And communication with Sophie is always easy and very cordial and pleasant. AND she allows our dog to stay! VERY grateful for this! Thank you!
Stayed 7 nights in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

Denis M.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Wonderful Experience

The cottage was lovely, clean, and is in a great location. The best place we've stayed in Door County! We really enjoyed staying. Sophie ensured everything was to our liking upon arrival and touched base during our stay to see if we needed anything. We would definitley stay again.
Stayed 7 nights in Oct 2023

10/10 Excellent

Teddy A., Chicago, IL

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Early fall in Ellison Bay

We love this cottage. We love its location and cleanliness, and we are always so grateful that Sophie continues to allow our well-behaved dog to come and stay. We had a wonderful week in the early fall weather, taking walks, going to the beach, watching sunsets, reading, napping, eating.... Perfect. Thank you!
Stayed 10 nights in Sep 2023

10/10 Excellent

David V.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Relaxing cottage

If you are looking for a quiet and relaxing cottage in Door County, then this is the place for you. It’s the perfect size for a small group or a couple, it was very clean, it is super cute, the wrap around porch was the perfect place to enjoy our morning coffee, and there were hummingbirds right outside the front window. We also found fresh flowers on the table and a very delicious cherry tart when we arrived, what a nice surprise! Sophie is a great communicator and got back to us quickly when answering questions or just checking in to see how our stay was going. My husband and I can’t wait to go back. This was our first time staying in quiet Ellison Bay and it did not disappoint.
Stayed 6 nights in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

Bob T.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Great property

Very nice and clean house in a great location. Host was attentive and very helpful. We had a great stay and would love to come back again.
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

Daniel S.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Fantastic stay!

Such a great Door County getaway spot! Easy 5 minute walk to great sunset views, coffee houses, tavern, restaurants, cider house and more! We had daytime temps in the low 80s in July, and the A/C kept the whole house comfortable. Easy drive to Sister Bay. Loved it!
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Diane S.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

very clean and comfortable. only wish there was a tv, but I knew ahead of time there was not one

very close to restaurants, coffee shops and places to walk
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Lynn D.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Ellison Bay Beauty

I love the northern Door and Ellison Bay in particular. This home’s location is perfect for us. Walkable to the waterfront and several shops/restaurants. Biking in the area is wonderful. We enjoy the wraparound porch. The owners are kind and communicative. Thanks for having us!
Stayed 6 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Mikayla N.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Quiet and Clean

It was a cute quiet and clean place to stay right in Ellison Bay. The host was very kind and made sure we had everything we needed!
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2023

10/10 Excellent

Teddy A., Chicago, IL

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Lovely May visit

We're now regulars to this Ellison Bay cottage and this was a great visit. We love the location and the cottage itself and communication with Sophie is always clear and friendly. We are so grateful that they continue to let us bring our well-behaved dog. We have a wonderful time taking walks, playing on the beach, and relaxing there. Thank you!
Stayed 7 nights in May 2023

10/10 Excellent

Rhonda L.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Perfect for us

First time VRBO for us and our dog. The home was clean, fully equipped for our needs, the bed was comfortable and the covered, wrap around porch was so peaceful. Sadly, we didn’t get around to using the fire pit, but next time! We couldn’t find anything negative or lacking whatsoever! Thank you Sophie for everything…flowers and cherry tart too! 😊
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2022

10/10 Excellent

Lynn D.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Charming Cottage

We enjoyed our stay at Sunny Cottage in Ellison Bay. The walkable location is wonderful. We enjoyed the wrap around porch, peace and quiet. The cottage is well furnished and pleasant. Communication with the owner was great - promptly responsive. The fresh flowers and cherry tart were nice touches. We were glad to be able to bring our little dog with us as well. Thank you for sharing your property with us.
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2022

10/10 Excellent

Brooke B.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Cozy Cottage in Great Location

We really enjoyed our stay! Cute cottage in a quiet neighborhood with a nice porch in a prime location. 2 coffee shops within walking distance, handful of beaches nearby (less than 10 min drive), and quick drive to Washington Island Ferry. Good communication with host. She left a binder with beach recommendations; one of which is our new favorite. Would definitely stay again!
Stayed 5 nights in Aug 2022

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

A delightful stay

We loved Sophie's cottage. It was centrally located to everything we were doing this weekend but still felt private and secluded. The house was well stocked and and very clean. Communicating with Sophie was easy and she was always quick to respond. We would love to stay here in the future.
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2022

10/10 Excellent

Teddy A., Chicago, IL

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Another great stay

We had a short, sweet stay this time, and as always, the cottage and Door County did not disappoint! Thank you for continuing to offer this place, and for letting our (well-behaved) dog join us here!
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2022

10/10 Excellent

Susan L., Minneapolis MN USA

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Clean cozy cottage in perfect location

Host is communicative and helpful. Property is very sweet with a nice garden and a wrap-around porch. Walking distance to groceries and shopping. Easy driving distance to wonderful hikes such as the Mink River nature area. We loved it.
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2022

10/10 Excellent

Todd M.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Doggie Oasis

Great place to spend time with your dog and family. Hosts were great, and enjoyed our stay!
Stayed 5 nights in Jun 2022

10/10 Excellent

Teddy A., Chicago, IL

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Mid-May 2022

This was our third time staying at this cottage, but our first in the spring. We had a wonderful stay, as usual! The cottage is very clean and comfortable, and we love Ellison Bay. THANK YOU for continuing to offer this property for rent and for continuing to allow our well-behaved dog to join us!
Stayed 5 nights in May 2022

10/10 Excellent

Teddy A., Chicago, IL

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Late September in Ellison Bay

This was our second stay at this property and it was excellent (again)! The house is very clean with plenty of room for two adults (plus dog), and the location is wonderful. We're so grateful to the owners for offering this for rental and for allowing dogs. Thank you!
Stayed 14 nights in Sep 2021

About the host

Hosted by sophie taubert gehan

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Languages:

English, French
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