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A lakeside seating area with Adirondack chairs and a fire pit, surrounded by trees and string lights.
A modern kitchen with pendant lighting, a central island, and a view of the backyard.
A bedroom with a bed, a bedside table with a lamp, and a window with curtains.
An aerial view of a coastal area with a clear shoreline, a dock, and a forested hill.
A cozy living room with a stone fireplace, leather sofas, and a view of the ocean.

Reviews

10 out of 10
Exceptional

Entire home

3 bedrooms3 bathrooms1700 sq ft

Popular amenities

  • Hot tub
  • Kitchen
  • Washer
  • Dryer
  • Free WiFi
  • Air conditioning
The current price is $783
$690 nightly
$783 total
Total with taxes and fees
Oct 25 - Oct 26

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Ellison Bay, WI
  • Place, Linden Gallery
    ‪3 min drive‬
  • Place, Sister Bay Marina
    ‪8 min drive‬
  • Place, Sister Bay Beach
    ‪9 min drive‬

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About the neighborhood

Ellison Bay

When you stay at this cottage in Ellison Bay, you'll be on the waterfront, just steps from Lake Michigan and 3 minutes by foot from Ellison Bluff State Natural Area. .This family-friendly cottage is 1.1 mi (1.8 km) from Linden Gallery and 1.5 mi (2.5 km) from The Clearing Folk School.
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What's nearby

  • Linden Gallery - 3 min drive - 1.4 miles
  • Sister Bay Marina - 8 min drive - 6.5 miles
  • Sister Bay Beach - 9 min drive - 6.7 miles
  • Peninsula State Park - 18 min drive - 12.3 miles
  • Cana Island Lighthouse - 28 min drive - 19.5 miles

Restaurants

  • ‪Al Johnson's Swedish Restaurant & Butik - ‬9 min drive
  • ‪Husby's Food & Spirits - ‬10 min drive
  • ‪Wild Tomato - ‬10 min drive
  • ‪Stabbur Beer Garden - ‬9 min drive
  • ‪Door County Ice Cream Factory - ‬7 min drive

About this property

Entire place

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

Stunning Waterfront Cottage | Private Dock + Hot Tub

Looking for a vacation home that has it all? Look no further. There’s something magical about Paddler on the Bay. Imagine waking up in the morning stepping out onto your deck to watch the sunrise over the bay and gaze at the crystal clear water right below your feet, hearing the sounds of nature, and smelling the lush green forest. You can’t get anymore waterfront than here at Paddler on the Bay. Walk 10 steps to the dock to launch the supplied kayaks (June-September), or cast a line to watch in anticipation for that bobber to go down. Or watch the fire in the sky in the hot tub as the sun sets over the bay. If water isn’t your jam, play a game of bags in the backyard, enjoy a campfire at the fire pit, or ride your bikes (e-bikes also available for additional fee) less than a mile to explore the town or take a 5 minute car ride into Sister Bay to be in the middle of the action. Endless opportunities await you here at one of the most ideal locations in Door County. Memories WILL be made here.

Please note - there are exterior surveillance cameras located around the property recording 24/7 (front yard, garage, front door, and rear deck). While we want to ensure you have a wonderful experience, we have better things to do than spend our time spying on our guests - the cameras are more for safety and liability reasons.
Make yourself comfortable in this air-conditioned cottage, which features a fireplace and a Smart TV. There's a private balcony. A kitchen is outfitted with a refrigerator, an oven, and a stovetop. Complimentary wireless internet access is available to keep you connected.
Enjoy recreation amenities such as a hot tub or take in the view from a garden. Additional amenities at this cottage include an arcade/game room and barbecue grills.
Guests will find features like internet access and onsite parking.

Property amenities

Beach

  • Beach towels

Ski

  • Cross-country skiing nearby

Pool/Spa

  • Hot tub

Internet

  • Available in the cottage: Free WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • Car recommended
  • Parking on site

Kitchen

  • Blender
  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Cookware, dishware, and utensils
  • Dishwasher
  • Electric kettle
  • Ice maker
  • Kitchen island
  • Microwave
  • Oven
  • Paper towels
  • Refrigerator
  • Spices
  • Stovetop
  • Toaster

Dining

  • Dining table

Bedrooms

  • 3 bedrooms
  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • 2.5 bathrooms
  • Hair dryer
  • Shampoo
  • Shower
  • Soap
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels provided

Living spaces

  • Dining table
  • Fireplace
  • Living room

Entertainment

  • Books
  • Games
  • Smart TV

Outdoor areas

  • Balcony
  • Barbecue grill
  • Firepit
  • Garden
  • Outdoor furniture

Laundry

  • Laundry facilities
  • Washing machine

Comfort

  • Air conditioning
  • Heating

Pets

  • No pets allowed

Suitability/Accessibility

  • Smoking not allowed

Services and conveniences

  • Iron/ironing board

Location highlights

  • Near a health/beauty spa
  • Near a hospital
  • Near the bay
  • Near the marina
  • On a lake
  • On the waterfront

Things to do

  • Arcade/game room
  • Bicycles
  • Foosball table
  • Kayak
  • Snow sports gear
  • Table tennis
  • Water sports equipment
  • Birdwatching nearby
  • Cycling nearby
  • Ecotours nearby
  • Fishing nearby
  • Golfing nearby
  • Hiking/biking trails nearby
  • Hunting nearby
  • Ice skating nearby
  • Jet skiing nearby
  • Kayaking nearby
  • Motor boating nearby
  • Parasailing nearby
  • Sailing nearby
  • Scuba diving nearby
  • Snorkeling nearby
  • Snowmobiling nearby
  • Swimming nearby
  • Water skiing nearby
  • Water tubing nearby
  • Wildlife walks nearby
  • Windsurfing nearby
  • Winery tours nearby

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)
  • Deadbolt lock
  • Fire extinguisher
  • First aid kit

General

  • Bicycles
  • Garden
  • Unit size: 1,700 square feet

Policies

Check-in

Check-in time starts at 4:00 PM
Contactless check-in available
Minimum check-in age: 25

Check-out

Check-out before 10:00 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

Check-out instructions

The host requires you complete the following before checking out:
Gather used towels
Take out the trash
Turn off the lights and lock the doors
We do not want our guests to feel overwhelmed by check-out procedures, nor do we expect our guests to do the following, but our cleaners appreciate i…
Failure to complete these may result in a negative review from the host.

Rules

Must sign rental agreement within 48 hours of booking. Failure to complete this and security deposit hold may result cancellation of the reservation.
A $500 security hold will be placed 2 days prior to arrival and released 7 days after departure, if no damages are reported.
Must follow all house rules including but not limited to NO PETS, No smoking, no parties, and quiet hours 10pm-7am. Minimum of 24 years to book.

Pets

Pets not allowed

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome

Events

No events allowed

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
Onsite parties or group events are strictly prohibited
Long-term renters welcome
Host has indicated there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property
Host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher, a first aid kit, and a deadbolt lock
This property has outdoor spaces, such as balconies, patios, terraces which may not be suitable for children; if you have concerns, we recommend contacting the property prior to your arrival to confirm they can accommodate you in a suitable room
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

We should mention

A car is recommended for transportation to and from this property

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Stunning Waterfront Cottage | Private Dock + Hot Tub Reviews

Reviews

10

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 42 out of 43 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 1 out of 43 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 0 out of 43 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 43 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 43 reviews

10/10

Cleanliness

Reviews

Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great house in a great location with friendly and very responsive hosts!
Stayed 5 nights in May 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
The place was perfect for a little getaway, had everything we needed and was for beautiful and cozy
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
We had a wonderful time! Everything was perfect at this place and the view was incredible. The coffee selection was wonderful and the s’more kit was really cute and the hot tub was well loved. Perfect location! We were thrilled with everything!
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Very welcoming hosts. We had a wonderful experience.
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Loved the time and property was great.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
We had a great time and it accommodated our girls weekend perfectly. Great views, we got good use out of the kayaks, and lots of relaxing reading time by the water!
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Very clean. A nice and inviting property. Great view.
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
This is our second time staying at this property, and it is truly a wonderful place! Absolutely recommend. The house is immaculate, beautifully decorated, and the owners have thought of everything down to the smallest detail. Kitchen and bathrooms are stocked with everything you could want. Very comfortable beds and great air conditioning during the heat wave!. Plenty of room to spread out for six adults who were staying there. The location can’t be beat. The little bay is beautiful, and it is so nice to have a pier to relax on and enjoy the view. We really appreciate having the kayaks and life vests and beach towels to use whenever we wanted. Michael and Kayla were really helpful hosts and great communicators and quickly answered any questions we had.
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Beautiful clean home with an amazing view. Our family enjoyed all the amenities. The hosts were wonderful to work with.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Host was friendly and communicated well. Cabin was clean, cozy and had all the amenities we needed and then some. The hot tub on the deck over looking the beautiful water views was the highlight of our stay. We will definitely be back!
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Door County Vacation

Wonderful property. Clean with great views of the bay.
Stayed 5 nights in Jan 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
We loved our stay at Paddler-on-the-Bay. The house is gorgeous, clean, and well-appointed. The location on the water is perfect, and we appreciated being able to use the recreational items provided, such as the kayaks, life vests, hot tub, and ping-pong table.
Stayed 5 nights in Aug 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Everything at Paddler on the Bay was impeccable! From the spaciousness and cleanliness to the well-equipped kitchen and small “in case you forgot” incidentals, it had everything we needed! The place itself was amazing from its lake view with hot tub on the deck to its beautifully decorated and super comfortable rooms! I would recommend Paddler on the Bay to anyone who is looking for the perfect getaway!
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
The paddler on the bay is a beautiful lakefront home, clearly designed to make guests feel right at home. Thoughtful amenities like kayaking and ping pong made our stay even better. The view from the deck is stunning.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Fantastic property

Everything was as expected and the property is beautiful. This part of Ellison Bay is perfect for tranquil paddle boarding and kayaking. Highly recommend.
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Girls Weekend!

Paddler on the Bay is an awesome vacation home in Ellison Bay, right on the water! We enjoyed the location, cozy atmosphere and amenities. The hosts were extremely friendly and reached out a few times to make sure everything was just perfect - it truly was!
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Everything was exceptional!!! The decor, the kitchen, how well stocked everything was, all the little extras like the incidentals in the baskets in the bathrooms in case you forgot something. It was all perfection! Loved the Hot tub and the views. Loved sitting by the fire! Great coffee in the morning fully stocked.
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Spring break trip

We have had a lot of stays through VRBO, this was by far the best house. It was very clean and well decorated. It had everything we needed and the lake view hot tub was great. Quiet time of year, but still had some restaurants and wineries open. We had a great time and would definitely recommend!
Stayed 4 nights in Mar 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
We stayed Paddler on the Bay for 4 nights and it was terrific. The house is very nicely appointed and very well stocked. The managers were very organized and communicated very clearly...and quickly if we had any questions. The house has a great view of the bay. It's a 5 star house!
Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2025
Verified review

8/10 Good

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, listing accuracy
Disliked: Location

Had a good time.

Everything went well.
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
This was our 2nd visit to Door County and this time we brought our friends and stayed at this beautiful, quiet, and well appointed cottage. The hosts were quick to answer any questions we had and have really thought of just about everything to make your stay comfortable. We tried to take advantage of everything this rental had to offer… kayaks, bikes, games, coffee, plenty of space, clean and organized kitchen, etc. It was a great place to make our home for the week!
Stayed 6 nights in Jul 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Family Trip

We had a great 3-day stay at this property. The house was spotless upon arrival, which is a big plus in my book ;) The highlight of the whole trip was the jacuzzi, since the weather wasn't spoiling us. Beautiful house right on the lake!
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Fabulous fishing weekend!

Five star stay! We stayed for 3 nights and 3 days of fishing and fun. Our boys kayaked twice a day in between fishing trips all over the peninsula, ending each day in the hot tub. We got to enjoy the fire pit one s’mores filled evening too. Super clean, warm and welcoming lake house accommodated the needs of our whole party. We would definitely recommend and rent here again : )
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Bit of Paradise

The location was perfect. It was close to all the amenities of Door County, but, far enough away for solitude and waterviews. The home was meticulous, gorgeous and homey.
Stayed 4 nights in May 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Fun on the water

The location is great. Very quiet setting. Safe to be out on the water in the kayaks provided, even for young children as there is not a lot of boat traffic in this bay. The house is great!
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2024