Experience the serene beauty of Lake Michigan at Water's End, a quaint lakeside cottage. From the furnished deck, enjoy sunrises and stargazing with family or take a short drive to downtown Sister Bay for great shopping and restaurants. This home offers lakefront property access including pier use.
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9.29.2 out of 10
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Entire home
2 bedrooms2 bathroomsSleeps 488 sq m
Popular amenities
Free Wi-Fi
Air-conditioning
Outdoor space
Parking available
Barbecue
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About this property
Entire place
You'll have the entire home to yourself and will only share it with other guests in your party.
Newly updated Lake Michigan Waterfront with pier for boats! Room for trailer!
Welcome to this newly updated, stylish lakeside cottage at Waters End, hosted by Simple Life Rentals! With 2 bedrooms, 1.5 bathrooms, living room, dining space, and full kitchen, the family friendly house provides guests with all the comforts of home in an amazing setting right on the water. Enjoy the quiet serenity and amazing views of Lake Michigan from the private waterfront, the furnished deck, fire pit or bench swing. Experience the beautiful sunrises and incredible night skies that Door County has to offer.
If you’re looking for a peaceful getaway, a convenient home for fishing, or other adventures throughout the peninsula, this is the spot. Guests will enjoy private lakefront property access, including the pier that belongs to Waters End Cottage. This home is a 5-minute walk to a perfect shallow-water family beach or a short drive from downtown Sister Bay, where you will find great shopping, restaurants, beach, kayak/boat rentals, sailing and boat charters, and much more!
Property Features: + Waterfront property on Lake Michigan + Lake Michigan pier access + Dog friendly - 2 maximum dogs permitted + Fire pit + Deck with lake views + Wi-Fi (due to the rural nature of the area, internet and cell service can be spotty) + 1 TV (living room) with Roku Live TV + STARZ + Peacock TV provided + several streaming apps available for guests to use your own login credentials + Window AC unit (living room) and Baseboard heat + 2 parking spots in driveway + Blu-Ray/DVD player and video library + 2 box fans + Books and games for guest's enjoyment
Sleeping Accommodations: Bedroom 1: includes Queen bed, hangers, extra pillows and blankets and blinds Bedroom 2: includes Full size bed, hangers, extra pillows and blankets and blinds Living Room: includes a pull-out sofa bed (Queen)
Bathrooms: Bathroom 1: Full bathroom includes a shower tub combo + hair dryer Bathroom 2: Half bathroom
Outdoor Space: Fire pit (please bring local firewood) Two benches Bench swing Patio table with 4 chairs Charcoal grill (please bring charcoal)
Water Access: + Pier area belongs to the property + 1 boat allowed (only) to moor at dock + Property is .5 mile from Sand Bay Town Park, which offers a shallow sand beach, swings, BBQ's and in winter is a great place to begin cross-country skiing
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).
Home Truths: No boat launch Rocky shoreline Water is swimmable but not suitable for children, a family friendly beach is close by. No washer or dryer
This is a quiet community with residential neighbors. This home is geared towards quiet family vacations. Due to the proximity of the neighbors, we cannot accommodate bachelor or bachelorette parties, reunions or other rowdy gatherings.
Your well-behaved dogs are allowed. This property allows up to 2 dogs. There is an additional fee collected at booking.
Door County Tourism Zone Commission Permit #32-56-2623-07
Please be aware that you must sign a terms and conditions agreement, which will be sent to you separately, to finalize your reservation.
Property amenities
Ski
Cross-country skiing nearby
Internet
Available in the cottage: Free WiFi
Parking and transport
Car recommended
Parking on site
Food and drink
Coffee/tea maker
Cookware, dishware, and utensils
Dishwasher
Hob
Microwave
Oven
Spices
Toaster
Dining
Dining table
Bedrooms
2 bedrooms
Bedsheets provided
Sofa bed
Bathroom
1.5 bathrooms
Hair dryer
Towels provided
Living spaces
Dining table
Living room
Entertainment
Books
DVD player
Games
Smart TV
Video library
Outdoor areas
Barbecue grill
Firepit
Garden
Patio
Laundry
Laundromat nearby
Comfort
Air conditioning
Heating
Pets
Pet friendly
Welcoming dogs only
2 pets total
Suitability/Accessibility
Smoke-free property
Services and conveniences
Iron/ironing board
Limited housekeeping
Mobile key entry
Location highlights
In a rural location
Near the marina
On the waterfront
Things to do
Cycling nearby
Fishing nearby
Hiking/biking trails nearby
Hunting nearby
Sailing nearby
Sledding nearby
Swimming nearby
Water tubing 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)
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 are allowed
Service animals are welcome, and are exempt from fees
Welcoming dogs only
2 total pets
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
Cashless transactions are available
On-site parties or group events are strictly prohibited
Host has indicated that there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property
Host has indicated that there is a smoke detector on the property
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 transport to and from this property
About the area
Located in Sister Bay, this cottage is in a rural area and on the waterfront. Linden Gallery and Frykman Studio Gallery are cultural highlights, and some of the area's attractions include Pirate's Cove Adventure Golf and Trueblood Performing Arts Center. Enjoy the area's slopes with cross-country skiing, and don't miss out on the sledging. Visit our Sister Bay travel guide
Is Newly updated Lake Michigan Waterfront with pier for boats! Room for trailer! pet-friendly?
Yes, this property allows dogs (limit 2 total).
How much is parking at Newly updated Lake Michigan Waterfront with pier for boats! Room for trailer!?
On-site parking is available at the property.
What time is check-in at Newly updated Lake Michigan Waterfront with pier for boats! Room for trailer!?
Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.
What time is check-out at Newly updated Lake Michigan Waterfront with pier for boats! Room for trailer!?
Checkout is at 10:00 AM.
Where is Newly updated Lake Michigan Waterfront with pier for boats! Room for trailer! located?
Situated on the waterfront, this cottage is 0.1 mi (0.1 km) from Lake Michigan and within 6 miles (10 km) of Linden Gallery and The Clearing Folk School. Ellison Bluff State Natural Area and Sister Bay Dog Park & Community Garden are also within 6 miles (10 km).
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Newly updated Lake Michigan Waterfront with pier for boats! Room for trailer! Reviews
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Nice spot at the end of the road. Quiet and peaceful. The house was clean and comfortable, and the host was very responsive. The people before us left coffee grounds in the maker which got moldy - kinda gross, but not the end of the world.
This was a perfect spot for a family vacation in Door County! Our girls (10 & 11) enjoyed exploring the pier and fishing every evening. The fire pit was lovely.
Cute house right on Lake Michigan with porch and and fire pit. Very private and quiet area but within a few miles to some stores/restaurants and only 20 minutes from Bailey's Harbor and 25 minutes to Peninsula State Park. We enjoyed our stay.
Stay was wonderful really enjoyed the sunrise. Cabin was nice and clean and very quiet and peaceful. Could see the big dipper as big as can be right outside the picture windows. We would definitely come back.
Great location, close to sister bay. The house is in a quiet neighborhood with lots of trees and a firepit close to the water. The house isnt super fancy but it was perfect for our needs. Comfortable beds and cozy indoor and outdoor seating.
We enjoyed our stay at Waters End Cottage. We did email the rental company about leftover linens sitting out & ants on countertops. They were very responsive and appreciative of our email. We would stay here again with our pets!
This was a great home. The common areas were spacious and the kitchen appeared well stocked. Some of the decor/finished were a little dated but the space itself was great. The outside area is amazing, there is a fire pit and a swing right on the water. Definitely would stay again.
Overall it was ok I was disappointed with the bed linen they were dark sheets and dog hair and human hair were on them! I’m assuming they were clean just dryer problems I hope so!!
Jean J.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2023
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4/10 Poor
Albert A.
31 July 2024
Liked: Check-in, communication
Disliked: Cleanliness, listing accuracy
Cottage needs help
We recently stayed at the Waters End Cottage in Sister Bay and were very disappointed. Upon first entry, we found dirty linens and towels from the previous tenants, unvacuumed floors, broken blind in the living room. A phone call got someone to pick up the laundry, but at bedtime we were then short bedding for the sofa bed.
The location was described as rural, but it was not tranquil. There was a steady stream of foot and vehicle traffic to the "private pier." The area leading to the fire pit and swing (which were in poor condition) was not recently mowed.
We felt it was way overpriced for what we got, and would not repeat this experience.
The property appeared clean until my wife turned down the bed. What appeared to be droppings were all over the sheets. We called the rental agency immediately. They then contacted a local maintenance guy that was supposed to have done something. This person texted me a while later, apologized and said they would bring mousetraps out in the morning. My wife and I slept on the couch.Upon closer inspection the droppings appeared to be some kind of seed. Regardless, the bedding was clearly not changed from the previous guest,there was no effort to clean the mess, no laundry on site, no spare sheets and no effort to resolve the complaint. I had put off writing a review in hopes that someone would contact me with an offer of a discounted rate or at least an apology. Sadly that didnt happen.