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Beautiful Log Home on 5 acres private beach-steps down the road!

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10 out of 10
Exceptional

Entire home

4 bedrooms2 bathroomsSleeps 82400 sq ft

Popular amenities

  • Kitchen
  • Washer
  • Dryer
  • Free WiFi
  • Air conditioning
  • Outdoor Space

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Sister Bay, WI
  • Place, Sister Bay Beach
    β€ͺ9 min drive‬
  • Place, Waterfront Park
    β€ͺ9 min drive‬
  • Place, Sister Bay Marina
    β€ͺ10 min drive‬

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About the neighborhood

Sister Bay

With a stay at this vacation home in Sister Bay, you'll be near the beach, within a 15-minute drive of Lake Michigan and Sister Bay Dog Park & Community Garden. .This family-friendly vacation home is 9.6 mi (15.5 km) from Peninsula State Park and 14.9 mi (24 km) from Cana Island Lighthouse.
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What's nearby

  • Sister Bay Beach - 9 min drive - 5.4 miles
  • Waterfront Park - 9 min drive - 5.4 miles
  • Sister Bay Dog Park & Community Garden - 9 min drive - 5.2 miles
  • Sister Bay Marina - 10 min drive - 5.7 miles
  • Pirate's Cove Adventure Golf - 10 min drive - 5.7 miles

Getting around

  • Green Bay Austin Straubel Intl. Airport (GRB) - 100 min drive

Restaurants

  • β€ͺHusby's Food & Spirits - ‬10 min drive
  • β€ͺAl Johnson's Swedish Restaurant & Butik - ‬11 min drive
  • β€ͺSister Bay Bowl - ‬10 min drive
  • β€ͺPeach Barn Farmhouse & Brewery - ‬11 min drive
  • β€ͺSip - ‬14 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.

Beautiful Log Home on 5 acres private beach-steps down the road!

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Book a 2-night stay including Saturday, February 14th and we will buy dinner with a $100 Door County Gift Certificate. Make it a 3-day stay for a $150 Gift Certificate.

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Book a 2-night stay over Easter weekend (April 4th & 5th) and we will buy dinner with a $100 Door County Gift Certificate. Make it a 3-day stay for a $150 Gift Certificate.

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Book a weekend stay - Friday and Saturday night - and add one or two additional nights at 50% off those additional nights Good for the months of April and May. May not be combined with other offers. Valid for new reservations only.

The Refuge Log Home is nestled in a beautiful, wooded 5 acres across the street from Lake Michigan and is 4 miles east of Sister Bay in Northern Door County, WI. Listen to the waves from the home or take a short walk (300 ft) down the road to our private property with 100ft of shoreline. Enjoy the water from an Adirondack chair, a canoe or kayak, or wade right in! The wooded setting is quiet and sheltered and the lake may be viewed from the separate waterfront property.

Have fun exploring the woods. Deer are frequently seen. if you're lucky, you might spot a turkey family, an owl, or the newly discovered porcupine that occasionally makes an appearance. Spend your evenings around the fire enjoying the incredible stars. The home is located on a peaceful dead-end street with light car and foot traffic. It is less than ten minutes to downtown Sister Bay, a wonderful town with fun shops and great restaurants to explore and enjoy. Sand Bay Beach is just five minutes away and the villages of Baileys Harbor, Ephriam and Fish Creek are close too.

These two properties, woods and water, are the perfect getaway for family and friends!

The open floor plan is spacious and comfortable. The whole family can gather around the stone fireplace. There are many cozy places to retreat to for some quiet relaxation. Enjoy the outdoors from the front porch or the screen porch in back. Or grab a book from the bookcase and head up to a window seat in an upstairs dormer for some quiet reading.

The home has four private bedrooms, one on the main floor with a King size bed and three more upstairs. The large bonus room with three sky lights over the garage is perfect for movie nights or reading. The built-in bunks in the bunk room are always a thrill for kids! Please note that the 2nd floor bunk room does not have doors to close it off from common areas.

The Refuge is a true retreat any time of year. Whether it's enjoying the long days of summer on the screen porch, the crisp Fall nights around the campfire, hunkering down on a cozy wintry night by the fire, or spotting the first sounds and sights of Spring, we sure you will enjoy your stay.

Lake Michigan Water change from year to year. The Photos show both high and low water levels.
Make yourself comfortable in this air-conditioned vacation home, which features a fireplace. There's a private patio. A kitchen is outfitted with a refrigerator, an oven, and a stovetop. Complimentary wireless internet access keeps you connected, and a DVD player is provided for your entertainment.
Take in the views from a garden and make use of amenities such as barbecue grills.
Guests will find features like internet access.

Property amenities

Beach

  • Beach nearby

Ski

  • Cross-country skiing nearby

Internet

  • Available in the house: Free WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • Car required
  • Onsite parking options include a garage

Kitchen

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

Dining

  • Dining table

Bedrooms

  • 4 bedrooms
  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • 2 bathrooms
  • Bathtub or shower
  • Hair dryer
  • Shower
  • Towels provided

Living spaces

  • Dining table
  • Fireplace
  • Living room

Entertainment

  • Books
  • DVD player
  • Games
  • TV
  • Video library

Outdoor areas

  • Barbecue grill
  • Firepit
  • Garden
  • Patio

Laundry

  • Laundry facilities
  • Washing machine

Comfort

  • Air conditioning
  • Heating

Pets

  • No pets allowed

Suitability/Accessibility

  • Smoking not allowed

Location highlights

  • In a rural location
  • Near a hospital
  • Near an outlet shopping mall
  • Near the bay
  • Near the marina

Things to do

  • Bicycles
  • Snow sports gear
  • Birdwatching nearby
  • Cycling nearby
  • Fishing nearby
  • Golfing nearby
  • Hiking/biking trails nearby
  • Horseback riding nearby
  • Ice skating nearby
  • Kayaking nearby
  • Motor boating nearby
  • Sailing nearby
  • Snorkeling nearby
  • Snowmobiling nearby
  • Swimming nearby
  • Water skiing 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)
  • First aid kit
  • Fire extinguisher
  • Deadbolt lock

General

  • Bicycles
  • Garden
  • Unit size: 2,400 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

Rules

Guest is required to sign and abide with the rental agreement terms. Photo ID is required. Minimum age to rent is 25.
Security deposit of $300 required.
No events/parting, pets, smoking, fireworks allowed. Quiet Hours between 10pm and 7am

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
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 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

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Beautiful Log Home on 5 acres private beach-steps down the road! Reviews

Reviews

10

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 163 out of 168 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 4 out of 168 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 1 out of 168 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 168 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 168 reviews

9.8/10

Cleanliness

Reviews

Verified

10/10 Excellent

Toby C.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Everything went well and we enjoyed our stay, no complaints at all.
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Jenny H.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
This was our second time staying in this home. The cabin is beautiful and surrounded by the best Door County has to offer -- Forest, lake, privacy, quiet, but still only 10-15 minutes away from anything you might need.
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Kristin H.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Beautiful place!!
Stayed 3 nights in May 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Kim S.

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

Great family location

Enjoyed the accommodations….convenient for local attractions and shopping.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Mary a.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Our family's second stay at this lovely cabin, and we hope to make it an annual event! We actually spent most of our time on the screen porch, wonderful.
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Brianna G.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Nice, fully stocked house. Great, quiet location. Close to Sister Bay, but far enough away to feel secluded. The private beach access was also a plus (just a little unclear as to where the entrance was). Would visit again.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Katherine N.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
It was a lovely home. Their Team was very quick to respond to questions.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Robin P.

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

Weekend getaway

Overall, the property is wonderful. Did a family weekend here and it is exactly as discribed. We recommend and we will come stay again.
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Marcia P.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
This property was perfect for our long weekend. So close to all the shops/activities of Door County but also felt like we were camping in nature. The place had everything we needed plus so much more. Loved that it had puzzles, books and games available if the weather hadn’t cooperated. Enjoyed having coffee in the sun room. Would definitely recommend!!!
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Sara M.

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

Wonderful location

We have been spending time in Door Co for over 40 years, and this has to be one of the best cottages we have ever rented. Great location, quiet, and access to private little beach area was enjoyable.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2024
Verified

6/10 Okay

Felyce G.

Liked: Cleanliness, communication, location, listing accuracy
House was clean
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Annette S.

Had a great time!

Enjoyed the weekend at the cabin. Had a great time. Perfect location and wonderful property.
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2018
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Sherri W.

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

Beautiful property

The Refuge is close to downtown Sister Bay yet nestled in the woods, just what you need - great escape!
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2019
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Tammy W.

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

Teacher Retreat

This is the perfect cozy and comfortable property for a November stay.
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2019
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Therese S.

Amazing Cabin Getaway!!

We so enjoyed this cozy cabin for a relaxing family retreat. The cabin was very comfortable and had everything we needed. Excellent place for getting together with family, nestled in the peaceful pines! The owners were a pleasure to work with and I highly recommend this cabin to anyone---perfect vacation spot!!
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2019
Verified

10/10 Excellent

carol s.

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

Family time

Great place . Perfect for our stay. Very well equipped and perfect in every way
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Andy & Kay

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

Family getaway

Great secluded log cabin ,nice trails for snow shoeing. Nice layout for familys, large kitchen ,family room , game room
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2020
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Kellie A W.

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

Amazing house!

Beautiful house on a gorgeous property. Very cozy inside but plenty of space for larger groups. Very clean, plenty of towels and well stocked kitchen. EXCELLENT stay 😁
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2020
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Chris S.

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

Beautiful Property nestled in the woods,

We had a great stay. Our first time to Door County. It is beautiful this time of the year. The property is in a great location to use as home base for the sights and scenes of Door County.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Daniel H.

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

Great house and location for family

Very comfortable home, which was very well equipped. Perfect for our family gathering. Great location for all points of interest in Norther Door County but secluded enough to feel like you are getting away.
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2021
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Linda C.

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

Girls weekend

Perfect place for larger groups. Very spacious.
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2021
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Samantha Z.

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

Fall fest!

A beautiful home in a good location with lots of space. We hope to be back soon!
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Curtis S.

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

Lovely stay in a beautiful cabin!

A lovely stay in a beautiful home. We had a great weekend and enjoyed the fire pit at both the house and the beach each night! The kitchen was completely stocked with any kitchenware needed to make dinners and breakfasts together for our group. Great place to hang out as a family in between seeing many beautiful sights in Door County.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

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

Beautiful getaway

The house was lovely; super clean and comfortable - a room for each of 5 guests. The woods and private beach were a wonderful bonus. It would also be a great house if you had young kids - bunk beds and games and books.
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Lisa T.

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

Return Trip

We enjoyed our stay last year so much that we came back this year! We really loved the new beach access area! Everything was amazing as usual! We already booked for next year!!
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2021