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Spacious Family-Friendly Cottage on 7.5 acre peaceful wooded area

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Reviews

10 out of 10
Exceptional

Entire home

5 bedrooms5 bathroomsSleeps 12

Popular amenities

  • Hot tub
  • Kitchen
  • Washer
  • Dryer
  • Air conditioning
  • Outdoor Space

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Ellison Bay, WI
  • Place, Linden Gallery
    ‪5 min drive‬
  • Place, The Clearing Folk School
    ‪6 min drive‬
  • Place, Ellison Bluff State Natural Area
    ‪8 min drive‬

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About the neighborhood

Ellison Bay

With a stay at this vacation home in Ellison Bay, you'll be a 3-minute drive from Lake Michigan and 6 minutes from Linden Gallery. .This vacation home is 11.3 mi (18.1 km) from Peninsula State Park and 16.6 mi (26.7 km) from Cana Island Lighthouse.
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What's nearby

  • Linden Gallery - 5 min drive - 3.4 miles
  • The Clearing Folk School - 6 min drive - 4.1 miles
  • Ellison Bluff State Natural Area - 8 min drive - 4.8 miles
  • Sister Bay Beach - 11 min drive - 7.7 miles
  • Sister Bay Marina - 11 min drive - 7.9 miles

Getting around

  • Green Bay Austin Straubel Intl. Airport (GRB) - 102 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Husby's Food & Spirits - ‬12 min drive
  • ‪Al Johnson's Swedish Restaurant & Butik - ‬12 min drive
  • ‪Sister Bay Bowl - ‬12 min drive
  • ‪Peach Barn Farmhouse & Brewery - ‬12 min drive
  • ‪Wild Tomato - ‬12 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.

Spacious Family-Friendly Cottage on 7.5 acre peaceful wooded area

Enjoy the beauty of nature in all seasons from the comfort of our spacious 5-bedroom/4.5 -bathroom log-style home. Perfect for large or multiple families, Waldhaus can sleep 10 people in beds (12 with pull-out couch) and offers multiple gathering spaces.

Highlights: Updated and fully-equipped kitchen, wheelchair-accessible ground floor master bedroom with roll-in bathroom, spacious driveway and parking spaces, indoor whirlpool, outdoor fire pit, three season room, covered front porch, internet and cable TV, washer/dryer, and plenty of common space for large groups to enjoy in peaceful surroundings free of noise pollution.

This beautiful wooded property boasts 7.5 acres of land with walking paths through cedar meadows and pine forests for all to explore, and lies adjacent to the Mink River Preserve which is ideal for hiking, bird-watching, canoeing, and cross-country skiing.


BIRDWATCHING/ BIRDING: Within walking distance, the Mink River Estuary and Reserve offer an ideal site for birding. Waldhaus is also within a 10-15 minute drive of Ellison Bluff State Natural Area, Newport State Park, and Ridges Bird Sanctuary, among Door County’s numerous parks, land trusts and bird sanctuaries. Consider planning a birding trip with friends. Spring is a great time for birding in Door County, before the height of the tourist season, as most migrating birds have returned by mid-March, waterfowl by mid-April, and shore birds by mid-May.

FISHING GROUPS: Our spacious driveway and 3-seasons room offers ample space to accommodate parking and storage for fishing trips (including trailers and large vans). Nearby Mink River Estuary offers an abundance of panfish, small-mouth bass, and northern pike. Just a half-mile down the road, Rowley’s Bay (a gateway to Lake Michigan) has a variety of fish as well as boat rentals. Waldhaus is 10-20 minutes from popular fishing sites like Sister Bay, Newport State Park, and Bailey’s Harbor. Numerous fishing charters from these and other sites offer trips to choice fishing spots on Lake Michigan and Green Bay.


All renters must be a minimum of 25 years old. Children are welcome.

LOCAL ATTRACTIONS:

Selected Restaurants/ Bars:
-Island Orchard Cider (Ellison Bay, 5 min drive)
-Kick Ash Coffee (Ellison Bay, 5 min drive) - Granola, snacks, books, lunch and so much more
-Happy Coffee (Sister Bay, 10 min drive)
-Husby's Food & Spirits (Sister Bay, 10 min drive)
-Al Johnson's (Sister Bay, 10 min drive) - famous grazing goats on the restaurant roof
- Sister Bay Bowl (Sister Bay, 10 min drive) - supper club and bowling
-Grasse's Grill (Sister Bay, 10 min drive)
-Roots (Sister Bay, 10 min drive) - GF and vegan options
-Harbor Fish Market & Grille (Bailey's Harbor, 20 min drive)

Beaches:
-Sand Bay Town Park (3 min drive)
-Ellison Bay Community Park & Beach (5 min drive)
-Sister Bay Beach (10 min drive)
-Fish Creek Beach (22 min drive)
-Anclam Town Park Swimming Beach (21 min drive)

State Parks:
-Newport State Park (12 min drive)
-Peninsula State Park (17 min drive)

Water/nature attractions:
-Rowley's Bay (1 min drive) Marina with kayak and canoe rentals
-Mink River Estuary State Natural Area (2 min drive)
-North Bay State Natural Area (9 min drive)
-Mud Lake State Wildlife Area (17 min drive)
-Sunset Beach Park (25 min drive)
Make yourself comfortable in this air-conditioned vacation home, featuring a kitchen with a refrigerator and an oven. There's a private balcony or patio. A Smart television with cable programming is available for your entertainment, and a DVD player is also provided. Conveniences include a microwave and a coffee/tea maker.
Enjoy recreation amenities such as a hot tub or take in the view from a garden. Additional features at this vacation home include complimentary wireless internet access 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 house: Free internet

Parking and transportation

  • Car required
  • Parking on site

Kitchen

  • Blender
  • Coffee grinder
  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Cookware, dishware, and utensils
  • Dishwasher
  • Kitchen island
  • Microwave
  • Oven
  • Refrigerator
  • Spices
  • Stovetop
  • Toaster

Dining

  • Dining table

Bedrooms

  • 5 bedrooms
  • Bedsheets provided
  • Sofa bed

Bathroom

  • 4.5 bathrooms
  • Bathtub or shower
  • Shampoo
  • Shower
  • Soap
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels provided

Living spaces

  • Dining table
  • Living room

Entertainment

  • Books
  • DVD player
  • Games
  • Smart TV with cable channels

Outdoor areas

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

Laundry

  • Laundry facilities
  • Washer/dryer

Comfort

  • Air conditioning
  • Heating

Pets

  • No pets allowed

Suitability/Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • Wheelchair accessibility
  • Wheelchair accessible (may have limitations)
  • Smoking not allowed

Location highlights

  • Near the bay

Things to do

  • Canoeing nearby
  • Fishing nearby
  • Hiking/biking trails nearby
  • Kayaking nearby
  • Motor boating nearby
  • Swimming 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)
  • Fire extinguisher
  • Deadbolt lock

General

  • Garden

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

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
Noise-free guestrooms cannot be guaranteed
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 and a deadbolt lock
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 required for transportation to and from this property

Property is also known as

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Spacious Family-friendly Cottage in Peaceful Woods Ellison Bay

Spacious Family-Friendly Cottage on 7.5 acre peaceful wooded area Reviews

Reviews

10

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 70 out of 75 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 5 out of 75 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 0 out of 75 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 75 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 75 reviews

10/10

Cleanliness

Reviews

Verified

10/10 Excellent

Earl J.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
The cabin was a wonderful place for us to enjoy an annual reunion of friends.
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Gail F.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
The cabin was spacious, clean and comfortable. It was a quiet location, and very beautiful.
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Boris L.

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

Nice place

Great place to stay for a bigger group
Stayed 4 nights in May 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Mary Lou W.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
This is our Door County home-away-from-home, and it never disappoints! It truly feels like 'our home'.
The Cousins at 'our' Door County home-away-from-home
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Boris L.

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

Exceptional lodging

Grate place to stay, we enjoyed every moment
Stayed 4 nights in May 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Debra T.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
We really enjoyed our stay. The home is beautiful, comfortable and clean. The grounds are really nice too. I definitely recommend.
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

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

Family Getaway

We had a great 6 days in Door County. We enjoyed fishing, Washington Island, shopping, family meals and games. Location was perfect.
Stayed 5 nights in May 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Mary G.

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

Great property!

Had an amazing time at this spacious cabin with numerous bathrooms and space to spread out. Close to amenities in Sister Bay and Ellison Bay. Would definitely recommend!
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Hilary C.

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

Great stay!

Loved everything about this home! This is our 7 year for our fall friends/family trip and this is our favorite house so far!!! Perfect for our group and can’t wait to go back!
Stayed 5 nights in Oct 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

David M.

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

The Waldhaus Experience

Waldhaus is a perfect place for families with a bunch of children. Huge kitchen and seating area too. Also a covered and screened in back patio for rainy days.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

gary s.

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

Annual Door County visit

Great house, lots of room
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Gregory R.

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

Retirement Celebration With Family

Spent a nice relaxing weekend with family to celebrate a retirement. Beautiful house to accommodate us. Perfect location for us to explore Door County!
Stayed 3 nights in May 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Elizabeth W.

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

Another great stay!

Our second time here, and it was great. The location is quiet and feels private, the house has lots of room for gathering, playing games, reading, cooking, or just finding your own space and chilling. The host is a great communicator too. We will be back!
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Ben S.

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

Home Base

Great place to call home base and create family memories!
Stayed 5 nights in Aug 2024
Verified

8/10 Good

Verified traveler

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

Jetsetters, Southern Wisconsin

Spacious property, enjoyed the fire pit in the back of the property.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Joseph P.

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

Rowleys friends trip

Had a great time! Wonderful property.
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Lynn Z.

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

Great family get away

Very spacious and clean home, well-stocked and large kitchen. Short hike through the woods to the sand beach and a short ride in to Sister Bay.
Stayed 5 nights in Jun 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Dave R.

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

June 2023

The improvements were great since our visit last year. House was great we enjoyed our stay!
Stayed 5 nights in Jun 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Leanna W.

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

Perfect Two-Family Home

This house was absolutely perfect for two four-person families to enjoy Door County for a few days. The house itself was spotless and very comfortable, and the kitchen was well-stocked with cooking tools. I have zero complaints—I’d stay here again in a heartbeat!
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

David M.

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

Waldhaus

Spacious cottage with room for the kids to run, great for large families.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Renee J.

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

Great stay!

We had a great stay. Spacious, many places to sit and relax, eat, kitchen area was large, enjoyed the fire pit, very quiet area, didn’t hear any road noise at night, nice bedroom separation for our 3 couples and 2 adults so everyone had their own bedrooms, my family shared the upstairs shower but there are 2 bathrooms upstairs. It was nice having no steps or stairs for my older parents. Great place!
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Sadie K.

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

What a beautiful cabin!

Incredibly beautiful and peaceful location. We enjoyed every aspect of the cabin (except the fire pit due to rain). Very convenient at only 10 mins to Sister Bay and 5 mins to Ellison Bay. Enjoyed being so close to Rowley's Bay to see the water. We hope to return again with even more family members in tow!
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Katie T.

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

Amazing

We would definitely come back!
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

William B.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Absolutely perfect for our group. Four couples, each with their own bathroom and comfortable bedroom. Amazingly spacious kitchen and living area to enjoy our wine dinners on our two nights in and a great place to come home to for cocktails and games after our two nights out. Quiet and relaxing. Perfect for a group of adults. A nice "base camp" for a family getaway. Nothing is "far away" in Door County as long as you understand Carlsville is the beginning of Door County. Cheers!
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Mary Lou W.

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

Hayden Cousins

It was wonderful to spend another Hayden Cousins weekend at this great home-away-from-home after a 4 year absence. We're very impressed and love the remodel!! We are all looking forward to our next visit!! Thank you for sharing your beautiful home!
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2023