Water access-15 minutes from Downtown Sturgeon Bay
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Popular amenities
- Kitchen
- Washer
- Dryer
- Pet friendly
- Free WiFi
- Air conditioning
Explore the area

- Sherwood Point LighthousePlace, Sherwood Point Lighthouse13 min walk
- Potawatomi State ParkPlace, Potawatomi State Park7 min drive
- Peninsula State ParkPlace, Peninsula State Park47 min drive
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About the neighborhood
Sturgeon Bay
What's nearby
- Sherwood Point Lighthouse - 13 min walk - 0.7 miles
- Potawatomi State Park - 7 min drive - 3.6 miles
- Sturgeon Bay Bridge - 16 min drive - 10.3 miles
- Egg Harbor Beach - 39 min drive - 35.3 miles
- Peninsula State Park - 47 min drive - 43.2 miles
Restaurants
- Culver's - 22 min drive
- McDonald's - 16 min drive
- McDonald's - 19 min drive
- Waterfront Mary's - 17 min drive
- 5th and Jefferson Coffee House - 18 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.
Water access-15 minutes from Downtown Sturgeon Bay
Welcome to Thoreau Pond, hosted by Simple Life Rentals! Nestled on the beautiful Sherwood Point Peninsula in Southern Door County, this peaceful retreat offers private waterfront access, stunning Bay sunset views, and plenty of space to relax and unwind.
The Space:
Inside, guests will find a cozy reading nook and dedicated office/library space filled with books, perfect for remote work, journaling, or curling up with a good book after a day exploring Door County. Large windows bring in natural light and frame the surrounding beauty of the water.
With comfortable gathering areas and room for guests to spread out, this home is ideal for family vacations, couples traveling together, or small group getaways.
Great for groups!- Consider renting out Sherwood Point Shores- on the same road!
Property Features:
+ Dog Friendly
+ Waterfront
+ Reading Nook under the stairs
+ 2 TV's in living room and main bedroom
+ Fireplace in living room and primary bedroom
+ Board games, TONS of books, puzzles
+ CD and CD player
+ Fully equipped kitchen (see amenities)
+ Wi-Fi (due to the rural nature of the property, Wi-Fi and cell phone coverage and service can vary)
+ Central air and heat
Door County Tourism Zone Commission Permit #27-56-3450-07
Sleeping Configuration:
- Bedroom 1 (main level): King size bed, TV, ceiling fan
- Bedroom 2 (upper level): Queen size bed, ceiling fan
- Bedroom 3 (upper level): Full size bed, ceiling fan
- Additional sleeping space: Two twin beds in room above garage.
Bathrooms:
- Bathroom 1 (main level): Half bathroom
- Bathroom 2 (main level-ensuite to bedroom 1): Full bathroom with walk-in shower
- Bathroom 3 (upper level): Full bathroom with tub/shower combo
Outdoor Area:
- Back patio facing the water
- Patio table with 4 chairs
- Adirondack chairs as well
- Fire pit -please bring local firewood
- 5 Parking spots available in the driveway
- Garage is not accessible to guests
Water Access:
- Dock available Seasonally (dock can be delayed to put into the water please be aware it might not be installed)
- 120 feet of private Green Bay waterfront
- Sawyer Harbor FREE Public boat launch is just 3 minutes down the road
- Watercraft docking allowed
- Water is approximately zero feet deep at point of entry into water
- Shore is mostly small and medium stones-though winter weather can change the shoreline year-to year. It’s recommended to bring water shoes to walk into the water.
Home Truths:
- No Garage Access
- Dock not always available to guests
- This property allows up to 2 well-behaved dogs. There is an additional fee collected at booking
This home is located in a quiet community with neighbors and is geared towards quiet family vacations. Due to the proximity of neighbors and municipal restrictions, we cannot accommodate parties at the property including bachelor or bachelorette parties, reunions, weddings, or other gatherings.
Please be aware that you must sign a terms and conditions agreement, which will be sent to you separately, to finalize your reservation.
Getting Around:
- Idlewild Golf course - 2 miles from the home, great burgers!
- Potawatomi State Park - 4 miles from the home, gorgeous park for hiking and biking, viewing tower with 20 mile views of Green Bay
- Fishing hot spot - Larson's Reef is 40 yards directly offshore from the beach at the home
- Scenic Sherwood Point - 3/4 mile from the home
- Excellent restaurants in Sturgeon Bay, 6 miles
Other Things to Note:
Amenity + damage protection waiver includes:
• Bed linens, pillows, blankets, and bathroom towels. (Please bring your own beach towels)
• A starter pack of essentials which includes toilet paper, paper towel, dish soap, dishwasher soap, hand soap, and garbage bags. Due to septic systems, we do not provide facial tissue. One each of travel size shampoo, conditioner, and body wash per full bathroom.
• PEACE OF MIND Damage protection covers up to $1000 per stay for accidental damage that is reported prior to departure (excludes any pet damage).
Property amenities
Internet
- Available in the cottage: Free WiFi
Parking and transportation
- Parking on site
Kitchen
- Blender
- Coffee/tea maker
- Cookware, dishware, and utensils
- Dishwasher
- Electric kettle
- Microwave
- Oven
- Refrigerator
- Stovetop
- Toaster
Dining
- Dining table
Bedrooms
- 3 bedrooms
- Bedsheets provided
Bathroom
- 2.5 bathrooms
- Hair dryer
- Shampoo
- Shower
- Towels provided
Living spaces
- Dining table
- Fireplace
Entertainment
- Games
- Smart TV
- Stereo
Outdoor areas
- Balcony
- Firepit
- Garden
Laundry
- Washing machine
Comfort
- Air conditioning
- Heating
Pets
- Pet friendly
Suitability/Accessibility
- Smoking not allowed
Location highlights
- On the waterfront
Things to do
- Cycling nearby
- Fishing nearby
- Hiking/biking trails 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
General
- Garden
- Unit size: 2,500 square feet
Policies
Check-in
Check-in time starts at 4:00 PM
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
Any open burning is prohibited. Open burning is defined as outdoor burning in an unconfined area, container, or pile that is not considered a desig...
Pets
Pets allowed
Service animals are welcome, and are exempt from fees
Children and extra beds
Children are welcome
Events
No events allowed
Smoking
Smoking is not permitted
Important information
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