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Beautiful Home With Water Views in Peaceful Gills Rock

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Exterior
Now a paved walkway to deck and front door
Large deck wraps around to side so you can choose sun or shade
Terrace/patio
View across the street

Reviews

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional
4 bedrooms2 bathroomsSleeps 8

Popular amenities

  • Dryer
  • Parking available
  • Washer
  • Pet-friendly
  • Fireplace
  • Barbecue grill

Explore the area

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Ellison Bay, WI
  • Northport Pier
    ‪4 min drive‬
  • The Clearing Folk School
    ‪8 min drive‬
  • Newport State Park
    ‪10 min drive‬
  • Escanaba, MI (ESC-Delta County)
    ‪237 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

4 bedrooms (sleeps 8)

Bedroom 1

1 Queen Bed

Bedroom 2

1 Double Bed

Bedroom 3

1 Queen Bed

Bedroom 4, Lower level

1 Queen Bed

2 bathrooms

Bathroom 1

Bathtub · Toilet

Bathroom 2

Toilet · Shower only

Bathroom 3

Toilet · Shower only

Spaces

Deck or patio
Porch or lanai
Kitchen
Dining area

About this property

Beautiful Home With Water Views in Peaceful Gills Rock

Hedgehog Harbor House is the perfect place for a family vacation or a couples' retreat. Here, you are far enough away from the hustle and bustle of Door County to revel in the peace and quiet of Gills Rock, yet close enough to easily access great outdoor recreation, dining, arts and culture. Relax on the front deck with a view of Hedgehog Harbor, and enjoy the morning sun on the white birches from the back patio. Warm up on chilly spring and autumn evenings by the fireplace, or sit around the fire-pit gazing at the stars. There's plenty of room on the lower level for the kids to spread out and play games, a loft with a view for readers to cozy up with a book, and a three season room to play cards. Whether you're into biking, hiking, water sports, sightseeing, shopping -- or just wanting to come to Northern Door for its wonderful restorative nature, this is the place to be. You'll quickly discover why we call our little piece of Gills Rock the "relaxation zone."

**Parking for a boat/trailer must be pre-approved.


Property manager

David and Patricia Bernhard
Premier Host

Languages

English

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Amenities

Kitchen
Washer
Dryer
Pet-friendly
Free WiFi
Air conditioning

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House Rules

Check in after 4:00 PM
Minimum age to rent: 28
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: dogs (limit 1 total)
Must follow Pet Rules
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Smoking

Smoking is not permitted
Parties/events prohibited by local ordinance. Violation will result in eviction.
Quiet hours 10PM-8AM; loud music/noise of ANY kind prohibited at ANY time. Violation may result in eviction if not immediately rectified.
Reservations subject to approval by host and may be cancelled within 48 hrs. for lack of response to requests for information.

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

We should mention

A car is recommended for transport to and from this property

About the area

Ellison Bay

Ellison Bay is home to this holiday home. Northport Pier and Deer Run Golf Course are worth checking out if an activity is on the agenda, while those wishing to experience the area's natural beauty can explore Lake Michigan and Newport State Park. Make sure you get close to the area's animals with activities such as game walks and birdwatching.
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Ellison Bay, WI

What's nearby

  • Northport Pier - 4 min drive - 4.4 km
  • The Clearing Folk School - 8 min drive - 7.6 km
  • Newport State Park - 10 min drive - 9.0 km
  • Sister Bay Marina - 15 min drive - 15.9 km
  • Sister Bay Beach - 16 min drive - 16.1 km

Getting around

  • Green Bay, WI (GRB-Austin Straubel Intl.) - 121 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Mink River Basin Supper Club - ‬7 min drive
  • ‪Charlie's Smokehouse - ‬10 min walk
  • ‪Island Orchard Cider - ‬7 min drive
  • ‪The Point Grille - ‬46 min drive
  • ‪Kick Ash Products - ‬7 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Beautiful Home With Water Views in Peaceful Gills Rock pet-friendly?

Yes, this property allows dogs (limit 1 total).

What time is check-in at Beautiful Home With Water Views in Peaceful Gills Rock ?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Beautiful Home With Water Views in Peaceful Gills Rock ?

Checkout is at 10:00 AM.

Where is Beautiful Home With Water Views in Peaceful Gills Rock located?

Situated in Ellison Bay, this holiday home is 0.1 mi (0.1 km) from Lake Michigan and 2.7 mi (4.3 km) from Northport Pier. The Clearing Folk School and Ellison Bay Pottery Studios are also within 6 miles (10 km).

Reviews

9.6

Exceptional

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Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 72 reviews

9.4/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

9.8/10

Location

10/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Bill S.

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

Door County trip

Excellent home with plenty room. Great time with family in Sistets Bey
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Bonnie H.

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

Happy place

Lots of room for all.
Stayed 6 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Cindy J.

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

Lovely Gills Rock Door county

Very well laid out home in beautiful area
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Janet S.

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

great time in Gills Rock

Pat and Dave, Our family had a great time at your home. I don't think they ever stopped going from one activity to the next. Hope to see you next year. Jan
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Cathleen W.

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

Perfect relaxing vacation home

The home is beautiful and well appointed. Our family of 7 had all the room we needed. Our favorite part of this property was the fire pit in the back. It was far enough to have peace and quiet and close enough to all of the activities of the towns. My personal favorite part of this home were the windows with sunlight streaming in from all angles! Thanks for a wonderful vacation for our family! We will be back!
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Brandon R.

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

Beautiful Base Camp for Door County

Beautiful location and beautiful home for a getaway for a large group! We spent a long weekend here and it was a perfect spot to end the night with a fire after exploring the local Bay Towns.
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2023

10/10 Excellent

Jj T.

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

Great house

This is a great house for a family vacation. 2-story vault ceiling allows a Great Lake view. The house is well layout and very clean. It is in a very quiet section of Gills Rock by the water. We had a nice bonfire and enjoyed each other’s company.
Stayed 3 nights in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

Dana E.

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

Family Getaway

My husband and I and our two adult daughters and their spouses and our three grandchildren stayed for the weekend…house was great with plenty of room. Location was lovely and we had great weather..would definitely stay again
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2023

10/10 Excellent

Karen L.

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

Beautiful place, lovely setting.

We loved the house, location and views. The hosts responded immediately to any requests!
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Paul K.

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

Great Place and Spectacular Location

Great place with a great layout. Be forewarned, you will need to bring bath towels and staples such as salt and pepper. The locations is quiet and very private. We would stay here again.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2022

10/10 Excellent

Sarah O.

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

Beautiful home, great location!

The house was perfect for our large family, even our dogs. It was easy to get to everything we wanted to see and visit in the surrounding towns. We were able to come back at night, make dinner and settle in around a fire in either the fireplace or fire pit. Just a lovely vacation and place to stay!
Stayed 3 nights in May 2023

10/10 Excellent

Amy A., Oshkosh, USA

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

Fantastic Accomodations

This property is really wonderful if you are looking to enjoy a quiet part of Door County. The house itself has a beautiful wall of windows. We will stay here again.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2021

10/10 Excellent

ROBERT S.

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

Deaths Door Adventures

Very nice accommodations surrounded by the wonders of nature and good neighbors. The lake to the front and perfect fall colors in the back. Door County offers much to the excited visitors wanting to get away from the current chaos.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2023

10/10 Excellent

Laura W.

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

Ski friends weekend

We had the best time. The home was stocked with everything we needed. We had more than enough room and was close to everything we wanted to see. We will definitely be back
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2023

10/10 Excellent

daniel r.

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

Great place for a family gathering

Spacious, clean, lots of room with separate spacing of bedrooms that allow some distance even though we were a large group. Clean, lots of natural light. Nice indoor fireplace worked well without smoking out the home. Lots of deck space, nice fire pit in the back. Great stargazing!
Stayed 5 nights in Sep 2023

8/10 Good

Jeff S., Lake Zurich

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

Kids had a blast

Great place for our large family. The grandkids had so much fun running around on the property. Loved the location. Wish the weather would have been more cooperative but still a good time had by all.
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2019

10/10 Excellent

Cindy J.

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

Gills rock

Lovely view, spacious, very comfortable home…
Stayed 14 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Elizabeth B.

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

Door County Family Trip

We had a wonderful time! The property had beautiful views of the water and large open spaces for the whole family to gather. Our hosts were wonderful and made sure that we had everything we needed while we were there and truly made our stay special. We would stay there again if we were to plan another Door County Vacation in the future.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2022

10/10 Excellent

Elizabeth M.

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

Great Space

We had plenty of space in the house to gather & to find peace & quiet. We enjoyed the warmth of the fireplace on these cool October days. Loved the quiet location close to Washington island ferry & north end restaurants. Really loved the gorgeous Night Sky! Thank you.
Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2023

10/10 Excellent

Daniel B.

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

Exceptional house and location

We were extremely surprised with the excellent condition of this property. The house is wonderful, clean, spacious and super cozy. Th view of the lake is something amazing. We had a blast stay. Thank you
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2019

10/10 Excellent

Jim N., Kendallville, in northeast Indiana; also, my sister in law, from Raleigh, NC

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

Large, wonderful Cottage at the lake

This family group of six adults and two children enjoyed two weeks in this very comfortable, well equipped a-frame lake view cottage. The owners have equipped this home with all the equipment and furniture to make it a place we would return to. The owners were very responsive to any questions that we sent their way, and they were eager to resolve any problems.
Stayed 14 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

John M.

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

Hedgehog Harbor Hideway

Beautiful home located across the street from the bay in a quieter part of Door county. The owner checked in on us to make sure everything was going well during our stay and was very helpful. The house accommodated 8 adults with ease. We are hoping to go back again tomorrow n the fall.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2020

10/10 Excellent

mark t.

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

Great getaway

Property was nice. Needs new mattresses through house and had no grill tools and kitchen utensils need updating. All in all had great time regardless
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2023

10/10 Excellent

James R.

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

Comfortable and spacious vacation home.

Our family thoroughly enjoyed staying in this beautiful home. It had a great layout for our family, plenty of room. Our five year old grand daughter loved her daybed in the loft. Location of the house is on a quiet road, with water views across the street. The hosts, Dave & Pat, always communicated in a very timely manner.
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2022

10/10 Excellent

Mike H.

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

Amazing home for family getaway

This home is everything they say on the listing! Met our two adult kids and their fiancés for an extended weekend. Open space, great deck and lots of room to just hang out. At the top of the door where it is quiet and nature can be seen and heard all around.
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2022

About the host

Hosted by David and Patricia Bernhard

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Languages:

English

Premier Host

They consistently provide great experiences for their guests