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Reviews

10 out of 10
Exceptional

Entire home

3 bedrooms2 bathroomsSleeps 101336 sq ft

Popular amenities

  • Dryer
  • Parking available
  • Washer
  • Fireplace
  • Barbecue grill
  • Kitchen
$480
$423 nightly
$480 total
Total with taxes and fees
Jan 5 - Jan 6, 2026

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Sturgeon Bay, WI
  • Place, Sherwood Point Lighthouse
    ‪13 min walk‬
  • Place, Potawatomi State Park
    ‪7 min drive‬
  • Place, Peninsula State Park
    ‪47 min drive‬

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About the neighborhood

Sturgeon Bay

When you stay at this vacation home in Sturgeon Bay, you'll be on the waterfront, just steps from Lake Michigan and 14 minutes by foot from Sherwood Point Lighthouse. .This vacation home is 1.8 mi (2.9 km) from Hi-Cliff Park and 3.2 mi (5.1 km) from IdleWild Golf Club.

What's nearby

  • Sherwood Point Lighthouse - 13 min walk - 0.7 miles
  • Potawatomi State Park - 7 min drive - 3.6 miles
  • Egg Harbor Beach - 39 min drive - 31.2 miles
  • Peninsula State Park - 47 min drive - 39.0 miles
  • Cana Island Lighthouse - 59 min drive - 44.2 miles

Restaurants

  • ‪McDonald's - ‬19 min drive
  • ‪Stone Harbor Resort & Conference Center - ‬18 min drive
  • ‪Waterfront Mary's - ‬17 min drive
  • ‪5th and Jefferson Coffee House - ‬18 min drive
  • ‪Starboard Brewing Company - ‬17 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.

Waterfront Winter Getaway

Welcome to Sawyer Harbor Retreat – Your Waterfront Door County Escape

Discover the perfect all-season getaway at this cozy waterfront cottage on Sawyer Harbor, just minutes from Sturgeon Bay, Idlewild Golf Course, and Potawatomi State Park. Ideal for families, couples, and groups, the home features 3 bedrooms, 2 bathrooms, and space for up to 10 guests.

Enjoy peaceful mornings by the water, days filled with outdoor adventure, and relaxing evenings around the fire pit. Whether you’re here for kayaking, hiking, golfing, fishing, or simply unwinding with loved ones—Sawyer Harbor Retreat is designed for comfort, connection, and memory-making.

✪ What Guests Consistently Love:
• Spotless, extremely clean homes
• Exceptionally well-stocked kitchens (labeled, organized, quality cookware, spices, condiments)
• Peaceful, private waterfront settings
• Beautiful lake views — especially sunrise & sunset
• Cozy, comfortable, and thoughtfully decorated interiors
• Super responsive, proactive hosting
• High-quality linens, towels, and bedding
• Firepit with provided firewood
• Kayaks, yard games, and outdoor seating
• Wildlife sightings — deer, wild turkeys, eagles, cormorants
• Clear instructions, excellent guidebook, stress-free check-in
• Great location — quiet but close enough to Sturgeon Bay and Door County attractions
• Perfect for families, friend groups, and peaceful retreats

✪ Morning Coffee, Lake Breezes & Starry Nights
Start your day on the back patio with coffee as the sun rises over the harbor. Spend afternoons kayaking, canoeing, or relaxing in the large yard. Evenings are for fireside chats, s’mores, and stargazing. With a huge outdoor space, including yard games, and a peaceful waterfront setting, this retreat is designed for slowing down and savoring time with the people who matter most.

✪ 2025 Water Level Note
Water levels in the harbor are lower than in previous years, which may affect kayak launching depth at the dock. Our kayak launch is located at the end of the property and cannot be moved into deeper water. Kayaks and canoes are still available for guest use—just be aware that launching may take a bit more effort depending on conditions.

✪ Fully Equipped Kitchen + Dining
The heart of the home, our warm and inviting kitchen, is stocked with everything you need—from coffee mugs to casserole dishes. Cook family meals, prep picnic lunches, or grill brats on either the gas or charcoal grill. A dedicated coffee station helps you start each morning right, and the dining area is perfect for meals, puzzles, and late-night conversations.

✪ Bright, Cozy Living Area
Gather in the open living and dining space featuring:
• Large windows overlooking the harbor
• Vaulted ceilings for an airy feel
• Cozy gas fireplace
• Smart TV for movie nights
• Board games + books for unplugged fun
This is the perfect spot to reconnect and unwind.

✪ Bedroom Layout
Main Bedroom – King Bed (Main Level)
Relax in a spacious primary suite with:
• King bed with fresh linens
• Water views through south-facing windows
• Ensuite bathroom
• Dedicated desk/workstation
• Ceiling fan
Ideal for remote workers or anyone needing a quiet retreat.
Guest Bedroom – Queen Bed (Main Level)
A comfortable, no-stairs room with:
• Queen bed
• Fresh linens + extra blankets
• Nearby outlets + charging
• Full bathroom directly adjacent
Sleeping Loft – 2 Queen Beds + Futon
A favorite hangout for kids and groups, the loft features:
• Sleeping space for up to 6
• Ceiling fan
• Board games, cards, books
• Cozy, semi-private layout

✪ Spacious Waterfront Yard + Dock
Your stay includes:
• Private dock (with lower 2025 water levels)
• Large grassy yard for games
• Waterfront seating + fire pit
• Patio dining with an umbrella
• Dual grills (gas + charcoal)
Perfect for outdoor meals, lawn games, relaxing in the sun, and quiet nights by the fire.

✪ Close to Everything—Yet Peacefully Tucked Away
This location offers the perfect balance of quiet and convenience:
• 10 minutes to downtown Sturgeon Bay
• 5 minutes to Idlewild Golf Course
• 7 minutes to Potawatomi State Park
• 1 minute to a public boat launch
Whether you’re hiking, boating, shopping, or dining, you’re never far from Door County’s best attractions.

🌲 Why Guests Love Sawyer Harbor Retreat
(Curated specifically from Sawyer Harbor reviews.)
🌊 Relaxing Waterfront Experience
• Peaceful location directly on the water
• Wonderful views and tranquil mornings
• Serene, quiet neighborhood perfect for unwinding
🍽 A Kitchen Guests Rave About
• Extremely organized, fully stocked kitchen — often beyond expectations
• Plenty of dishes, cookware, coffee supplies, and extras
• Makes cooking during the trip easy and enjoyable
🛌 Clean, Cozy & Comfortable
• Spotless, well-maintained home
• Comfortable beds, quality bedding
• Cozy ambience — great for reading retreats, relaxing weekends, or family time
🌳 Outdoors & Activities
• Guests LOVE the firepit setup (firewood included!)
• Great yard space for games and gatherings
• Wildlife sightings enhance the outdoor experience
• Proximity to beaches, state parks, orchards, and local markets
🚗 Convenient but Quiet Location
• Close to town but still peaceful and private
• Perfect “home base” for exploring all of Door County
• Easy access to Washington Island ferry, Lambeau Field, trolley tours, etc.
🤝 Hosting & Communication
• Excellent communication — fast, friendly, and proactive
• Clear guidebook that answers almost everything
• Guests consistently describe the experience as “stress-free”



✪ Excellent Year-Round Fishing
Sawyer Harbor is a local favorite for both summer boating and winter ice fishing. With a nearby public launch offering space for boats, ATVs, and trailers—you’ll have easy, year-round access to fantastic fishing.
Make yourself comfortable in this air-conditioned vacation home, which features a fireplace and a Smart TV. There's a private furnished patio. A kitchen is outfitted with a refrigerator, an oven, and a stovetop. Complimentary wireless internet access keeps you connected, and a flat-screen television is provided for your entertainment.
Take in the views from a garden and make use of amenities such as charcoal grills.
Guests will find features like wireless internet access and onsite parking.

Property amenities

Ski

  • Cross-country skiing nearby

Internet

  • Available in the house: Free WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • Car required
  • Parking on site

Kitchen

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

Dining

  • Dining table

Bedrooms

  • 3 bedrooms
  • Bedsheets provided
  • Sofa bed

Bathroom

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

Living spaces

  • Dining table
  • Fireplace
  • Living room

Entertainment

  • Books
  • Games
  • Smart TV

Outdoor areas

  • Charcoal grill
  • Dock
  • Firepit
  • Furnished patio
  • Garden
  • Yard

Laundry

  • Laundry facilities
  • Washer/dryer

Work spaces

  • Desk
  • Desk chair

Comfort

  • Air conditioning
  • Ceiling fan
  • 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
  • Smoking not allowed

Services and conveniences

  • Iron/ironing board

Location highlights

  • In a rural location
  • Near a hospital
  • Near the bay
  • Near the marina
  • On a lake
  • On the waterfront

Things to do

  • Kayak
  • Water sports equipment
  • Birdwatching nearby
  • Ecotours nearby
  • Fishing nearby
  • Golfing nearby
  • Hiking/biking trails nearby
  • Horseback riding nearby
  • Hunting nearby
  • Jet skiing nearby
  • Kayaking nearby
  • Motor boating nearby
  • Mountain biking nearby
  • Sailing nearby
  • Sledding 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

  • Garden
  • Unit size: 1,336 square feet

Policies

Check-in

Check-in time starts at 4:00 PM
Contactless check-in available
Minimum check-in age: 21

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

Guests are required to sign a Rental Agreement.
A security deposit of $300 is required.
Food is not allowed in any bedrooms. Quiet time is from 11 p.m to 8 a.m.

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 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 required for transportation to and from this property

Property is also known as

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Waterfront Winter Getaway Reviews

Reviews

10

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 43 out of 47 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 4 out of 47 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 0 out of 47 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 47 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 47 reviews

10/10

Cleanliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Leda D.

Liked: Cleanliness
Beautiful home. Nice location.
Stayed 4 nights in Nov 2025

10/10 Excellent

Mona W.

Liked: Cleanliness
Dana is a very responsive and gracious host. Her place is fantastic...I absolutely LOVED sitting in the lazy chair and staring out the back yard...seeing the colorful trees on the property and across the water. The house is very clean, comfortably decorated and lots of spices to help flavor the soup we made (: The neighborhood is beautiful to walk in and quiet. I still close my eyes and picture the beautiful view of the backyard.We enjoyed delicious vegan pierogis at Prince of Pierogi Restaurant and oat milk latte at Kick Coffee!
Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jessica J.

Liked: Cleanliness
nice host.
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2025

8/10 Good

Sara G.

Liked: Cleanliness
We had a great 7-night stay at Sawyer Harbor Retreat with family (4 adults and 2 teens). The house is very well-equipped and clean. The space was great for our family of four plus grandparents that can't do stairs. The host was very responsive and they were even able to accommodate us checking in 1.5 hours early. The only negative was the private dock, was described as "easy to launch kayaks and canoe" and this is not the case as the dock is small and the water level is super low with high grasses and cattails. You might be able to launch from the dock but it certainly would not be "easy", however, we were able to get the kayaks down to the boat launch just a few blocks away. Overall, I would recommend Sawyer Harbor Retreat.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Ashley T.

Liked: Cleanliness
This cottage is perfect. The owners have literally thought of everything. There were 10 of us for a family vacation. It’s far enough away from the hustle and bustle of door county but close enough to enjoy it all. We took the kayaks out, the water is shallow but we were still able to get out there and enjoy the water. Beds were comfortable! Plenty of room for all of us, we had a great time! Owners were super responsive if we had any questions, we didn’t have too many because they had us prepared for anything we might need. We would love to come back again!
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2025

8/10 Good

Cynthia W.

Liked: Cleanliness

Great family stay!

House is WELL stocked with just about everything you would need! Beds were comfortable, and the bedding was a big hit!A full septic tank caused a stressful late afternoon into evening. Host responded quickly once they was informed of the problem, and situation was resolved. An abundance of ticks limited yard activity. Bay was too shallow so we were unable to use canoe/kayaks that were provided! We would go back again!
Stayed 6 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Becky J.

Liked: Cleanliness

Wonderful Retreat

We loved our stay in every way! The house was clean and nice and in the most idyllic, peaceful setting. We would LOVE to stay here again!
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Mark W., Papillion, Nebraska, USA

Liked: Cleanliness

Great house, great firepit, nice layout.

The house we very comfortable and had everything you need for a kitchen. House sits level and was easy to access for my elderly mother with walker. Fire pit was very nice as we had fires nightly. Kayaks were great and the water is calm.
Stayed 6 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Neil M.

Liked: Cleanliness

Very peaceful

Property was in excellent shape. It was visited by deer, a fox, black squirrels and lots of birds.
Stayed 5 nights in Sep 2024

8/10 Good

Shannon D.

Liked: Cleanliness

A Great Way to Celebrate a Birthday!

Our family booked this property as a way to celebarte my Father in Law's 75th Birthday. We had a wonderful time, and the location was beautiful. We were a little suprised however that the home felt smaller than the photos led on, and there was an ongoing fruit fly issue from the time we arrived until departure. I did reach out to the host about, and did not feel the response was consistent with the 5 star intentions, communicated/advertised. Overall, though, we had a wonderful time!
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Ellie L.

Liked: Cleanliness

Girls weekend

We stayed here for my friend's bachelorette party. It was wonderful! Everything was very clean and they had all the supplies we could possibly need during our stay. We loved it and would definitely come back!
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Sam K., Franklin, WI

Liked: Cleanliness

Perfect!

The only word that describes this place -- perfect. It was impeccably clean and had practically everything we needed. The kids loved kayaking, the fire pit, and running around the back yard. The owner was incredibly communicative as well. It was the highlight of our trip to Door County!
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Jeff M.

Liked: Cleanliness

Beyond expectations

Excellent property. So much provided.
Stayed 6 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Jeff J.

Liked: Cleanliness

Door County Retreat

The cottage made our second visit to Door County an enjoyable one. It quickly felt like coming home after we were out for the day. We had all amenities that we could possibly need. The huge yard was excellent for the kids throwing frisbee and balls. Great fire pit. There were 4 kayaks and 1 canoe available for our use near the bay inlet on the property. Dana, the host could not have been better!
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Sara M.

Liked: Cleanliness

Girls weekend

Clean and very well maintained! Great property.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Kristin F.

Liked: Cleanliness

Perfect Door County Getaway

This property was amazing. It was located in a quiet neighborhood just 10-15 mins away from good shopping and food. The house itself is very nice, and was completely stocked with whatever you needed. There was more provided here than any other property we have ever stayed at. I would highly recommend staying here.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

Florencia F.

Liked: Cleanliness

Pleasant stay!

Great location and very confortable house! It was very clean but there was a strong smell of Indian food. Dana was very understandable and she refunded the cleaning fee. Very responsive and diligent. We had a great time !
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2024

10/10 Excellent

Dinesh K.

Liked: Cleanliness

Good getaway

The property was good and had everything needed for a family getaway , we had plans to cook and eat there . Then we realized that they don't have exhaust at home in the kitchen . So we had to change our plans in last minute
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2024

10/10 Excellent

Michelle J.

Liked: Cleanliness

Easter Visit

Stayed overnight for an Easter getaway to meet up with family. The Sawyer Harbor Retreat is roughly 10-15 minutes from the busy-ness of the city. A comfortable and quiet place to stay. And listening to the birds singing this morning was very relaxing.
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2024

10/10 Excellent

Leslie S.

Liked: Cleanliness

Our trip

Fantastic place to stay! Its largwr than i realized and has everything you need.
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2024

10/10 Excellent

Lisa L.

Liked: Cleanliness

Incredible stay!

The owners were excellent to deal with. Everything was well organized so we knew right where to find things and easy to put away. The house was WELL stocked with all kinds of things you might need. Beautiful place!! Highly recommend these folks.
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2023

10/10 Excellent

Monika C.

Liked: Cleanliness

Fall weekend

The property was extreme clean. Beautiful area, the house was very organized and had everything we needed for our long weekend. I would definitely recommend and looking forward to going back in the summer.
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2023

10/10 Excellent

Neels D.

Liked: Cleanliness

Excellent!

Great views, very comfortable accommodation, well appointed kitchen and a great fire pit.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2023

10/10 Excellent

Frederick H.

Liked: Cleanliness

Fun family vacation at Sawyer Bay

This property is very nice, clean, and has everything you could possibly need. This was our first tri to Door County and found this location great. Quiet and peaceful. I would highly recommend this place! 5+ stars!
Stayed 6 nights in Sep 2023

10/10 Excellent

Diane P.

Liked: Cleanliness

SB GETAWAY

Truly a wonderful property stocked with everything one could need and/or want for a great getaway! A well appointed, well organized, and welcoming vacay home! We loved it!
Stayed 5 nights in Aug 2023