Picturesque Door County Waterfront Cottage! Swim, Play, Relax...Have It All!

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Dates

January 2025

February 2025

Overview
Amenities
Policies
Location
Host

Exceptional

Entire home

3 bedrooms1 bathroomSleeps 691 sq m

Popular amenities

Parking available

Barbecue grill

Outdoor space

Air conditioning

Kitchen

Fireplace

Explore the area

Brussels, WI

Potawatomi State Park
28 min drive
Sturgeon Bay Bridge
28 min drive
Door County Historical Museum
29 min drive
Sturgeon Bay, WI (SUE-Door County Cherryland)
20 min drive

Room options

About this property

Entire place

You'll have the entire home to yourself and will only share it with other guests in your party.

If you can envision a waterfront lot with mature trees and views straight out of a dream, thoughtful interior design and décor suited for a cozy waterfront cottage, and every creature comfort you could ask for in a Door County waterfront retreat...then you are envisioning The Bayhouse!

As you pull up to The Bayhouse, you will instantly feel the "Up North" pull and be met with the most beautiful and expansive water view. We have cultivated what we feel will be the most all-inclusive Door County stay one could ask for; ideal waterfront prime for swimming and fishing, included kayaks for guest use, a gas fireplace utilized by the flip of a switch, outdoor waterfront fire pit, outdoor furniture, interior touches that enhance your Door County vacation, and every creature comfort of home. Our property is located a mere 15 miles south of Sturgeon Bay allowing you the peace and tranquility only a property with this location can offer, while allowing for endless adventures travelling further North up the peninsula.

If you allow us the opportunity to host your stay, it will be an unforgettable experience with memories made to last a lifetime. This is your TRUE Door County getaway!

WELCOME!

*DISCLAIMER: Our pier was recently damaged and swept away in a large storm so there is no longer a pier. We do, however, have a concrete seawall at waters edge that allows for great waterfront access. The cottage is located in a more remote waterfront location and as such, our internet may experience intermittent spottiness. We have invested substantial resources in an attempt to improve the internet quality by switching providers and adding signal boosting equipment within the cottage. Also to note, the cottage utilizes a well and some guests may have an aversion to the hard water. The water is safe to drink but as an added convenience to our guests we provide filtered Culligan drinking water.

During your stay at this cottage, you're just a quick walk from Lake Michigan. The cottage offers free WiFi and a kitchen.

Air-conditioned cottage with kitchen, fireplace and living room
Free WiFi
0.1 miles (0.2 km) from Lake Michigan and 13.7 miles (22.1 km) from Potawatomi State Park

Picturesque Door County Waterfront Cottage! Swim, Play, Relax...Have It All! offers its guests barbecue grills and a garden. The front desk is open around the clock.

This Brussels cottage is smoke free.

Property manager

Michael Morrison

Languages

English

Property amenities

Internet

Available in the cottage: Free WiFi

Parking and transport

Car required
Parking on site

Kitchen

Coffee/tea maker
Cookware, dishware, and utensils
Hob
Microwave
Oven
Paper towels
Refrigerator
Toaster

Dining

Dining table

Bedrooms

3 bedrooms
Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

1 bathroom
Shower
Toilet paper
Towels provided

Living spaces

Dining table
Fireplace
Living room
Separate dining area

Entertainment

Books
DVD player
TV with cable/satellite channels

Outdoor areas

Barbecue grill
Firepit
Garden
Outdoor furniture

Laundry

Laundromat nearby

Comfort

Air conditioning
Heating

Pets

No pets allowed

Suitability/Accessibility

Smoke-free property

Location highlights

Near a health/beauty spa
Near the bay
Near the marina
On a lake
On the waterfront

Things to do

Kayak
Birdwatching nearby
Cycling nearby
Fishing nearby
Golfing nearby
Hiking/biking trails nearby
Horseback riding nearby
Hunting nearby
Jet skiing nearby
Kayaking nearby
Motor boating nearby
Sailing nearby
Swimming nearby
Water skiing nearby
Wildlife walks 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: 975 square feet

Policies

Check-in

Check-in time starts at 4:00 PM

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

Pets

No pets allowed
Note from host: Pets allowed w/ owner approval, PRIOR to booking.

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome.

Important information

You need to know

This property is managed by a private host (a party not acting within their trade, business or profession). EU consumer law, including the right of withdrawal, will not apply to your booking. The cancellation policy set by the private host will cover your booking.

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

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

Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher, a first aid kit and a deadlock

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

You will receive an email from the host with check-in and check-out instructions. You will also receive an email from Vrbo with a link to a Vrbo account, which will enable you to manage your booking.

Property is also known as

Vrbo Property

Picturesque Door County Waterfront Cottage! Swim, Play, Relax...Have It All! Reviews

9.6

Exceptional

10/10

Cleanliness

10/10 Excellent

Sherry L.

9 Oct 2023

Liked: Cleanliness

Beautiful setting!

We had a great stay and really enjoyed the waterfront! The fire pit was an added bonus. The cottage was comfortable and clean. The owners were very accommodating in working with us with a difficult situation! Much appreciated!

Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2023

10/10 Excellent

Phillip B.

10 Jul 2023

Liked: Cleanliness

Tranquil water

Easy access. Right on the water, which was warm enough to swim in. Kayaks available along with floaties. Not too far from Sturgeon Bay and its restaurants. Host also was accommodating. Great stay overall.

Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Joe D.

11 Jun 2023

Liked: Cleanliness

Great stay

Very nice property. Clean cozy and comfortable. Quiet neighohood. Clear view of the sunset on the bay with a nice fire. Stocked well had everything we needed. 20 minutes to srurgeon bay. And had several nice resturuants and resorts nearby. One hour and 20 to the washington island ferry. Worked great for us.

Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2023

10/10 Excellent

Jody W.

6 Oct 2022

Liked: Cleanliness

Bayhouse Stay

Our 50th birthday girls trip had a great stay at this house. It was very clean & had plenty of room- the beds were very comfortable! The view & sound of the water rolling in was very relaxing. We loved the large fire pit & appreciated how easy the owners were to work with. Would love to go back again!

Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2022

10/10 Excellent

Katie L.

6 Oct 2022

Liked: Cleanliness

Bachelorette Weekend - 6 Women

Everything was super cute inside and the views outside were unbeatable. After reading other reviews, we were super conscious of our water use (arguably too much so) and didn't run into any issues. Already keeping this place in mind for future trips!

Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2022

10/10 Excellent

Keli W.

27 Sept 2022

Liked: Cleanliness

Great cabin & fun weekend. A little far from towns with restaurants, so plan accordingly.

Fun spot for a family lake trip!

Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2022

10/10 Excellent

Kristina L.

11 Sept 2022

Liked: Cleanliness

Girls weekend

The place was just as advertised except you can't describe the view unless you experience it. Just beautiful! Nice chairs to sit and take it all in. Would definitely stay again.

Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2022

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

15 Aug 2022

Liked: Cleanliness

Perfect for A girls getaway!

Booked this property for a girls getaway weekend! The property was beautiful and was well maintained, kept up and clean! We appreciated the Culligan water on the property as well! Our only feedback would be the house has a 6 gallon water heater. Unfortunately this was not listed in the VBRO listing. It would have been nice to know in advance. We made it work, but it would have been tough if we had brought more then the 4 girls on the trip. Otherwise everything was great! We had a wonderful stay and enjoyed our weekend away!

Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2022

10/10 Excellent

Maryann K.

15 Aug 2022

Liked: Cleanliness

Beautiful view!

Beautiful view of the bay from this house! We absolutely loved our mornings of drinking coffee and relaxing before heading up the peninsula. It was a bit dark on the roads driving back each night, but it was well worth it. Would definitely book again for our next visit to Door County!

Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2022

10/10 Excellent

Brandon E.

11 Aug 2022

Liked: Cleanliness

Quiet and beautiful

Great property, limited water use, and could use roasting sticks for bonfire use. Overall... amazing stay!! Thank you!!

Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2022

10/10 Excellent

BRIAN T., Washington

6 Aug 2022

Liked: Cleanliness

Would stay again!

No concerns, good communication.

Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2022

8/10 Good

Jessica D.

1 Aug 2022

Liked: Cleanliness

Lovely little house

The property was lovely, clean, and the listing was very accurate. The one note I'd have is similar to the other reviews - the water has a very strong sulfur smell. The owners, however, did provide alternate drinking water, but you should be prepared to have an interesting shower experience.

Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2022

8/10 Good

Verified traveller

18 Jul 2022

Liked: Cleanliness

Clean, great location but a couple off issues

My husband and I stayed at this property with our adult daughter, her husband and their infant. Most important to us, the bungalow was clean. The owner provided plenty of towels and the kitchen was well equipped. A water cooler provided drinking water, thankfully, as the tap water smelled strongly of iron and thus was distasteful. We had access to kayaks and the yard had a grill and a fire pit, which made for pleasant evenings. Though there are enough beds to sleep eight adults (four in one large room upstairs and two each in two bedrooms), the bungalow is quite tight and may not be comfortable for more than four. A bigger problem, however, is the shower: It is miniscule, and it’s doubtful a larger person could fit. What’s more, the water heater is so small that, when taking showers, each of us turned the water on only long enough to get wet, then off while we lathered up; back on to rinse, then off to shampoo; and back on only to rinse again. Overall, the location and cleanliness made for a nice stay but the smell and availability of hot water were hard to ignore.

Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2022

10/10 Excellent

Jackie S.

11 Jul 2022

Liked: Cleanliness

Wonderful Stay!!

This was a gorgeous location and just as described in the listing. Michael and Erika were very quick to respond to all communication and very responsive! We had a lovely time and would definitely like to vibe back again!!

Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2022

8/10 Good

Sue T., Monroe

1 Jul 2022

Liked: Cleanliness

Door County getaway

The property was as explained. The shower was smaller than expected but functional. The water was well water but for cooking bottled water was provided. Great views and quiet to come back to after a day up the coast.

Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2022

10/10 Excellent

Kathy B., Schaumburg, Il

28 Jun 2022

Liked: Cleanliness

Bachelorette Party

Rented this house for a bachelorette party. The location was great! We were a little over a half an hour from Green Bay so we could go to a few bars there but we also drove to sister bay the next day and the drive was about an hour. The house and the view were absolutely spectacular! Walking right in to the lake was so much fun. The sunsets were breathtaking. The loft bedroom worked great for a large group. We also enjoyed the use of the fire pit. I would absolutely stay at this place again.

Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2022

10/10 Excellent

Sondra B.

11 Jun 2022

Liked: Cleanliness

Beautiful peaceful, great place to watch the sunset

We enjoyed renting this home for our 20th wedding anniversary. It was just the two of us but there would have been plenty room for our family of five. It was well set up inside for basic cooking. It was not a factor for our stay but the internet was so slow that it was unusable for us. Thank you for providing such a pretty and clean home!

Stayed 3 nights in May 2022

10/10 Excellent

Nicole I., Chicago

6 Apr 2022

Liked: Cleanliness

Cozy Cabin Stay in Door County

We very much enjoyed our stay in this cozy cabin in Door County. The cabin had everything we could need for our weekend stay, and the views and lake access were wonderful.

Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2022

10/10 Excellent

Brittany S.

24 Oct 2021

Liked: Cleanliness

Lovely bayside getaway

We loved everything about this place. Beautiful views of the water and sunsets. Enjoyed the fireplace every night and cottage was well supplied. Beds were comfy too! Looking forward to returning someday.

Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2021

10/10 Excellent

Carla O.

19 Oct 2021

Liked: Cleanliness

Amazing sunsets!

This is a beautiful property! The location on the water and the sunsets could not be better! We also enjoyed the living room fireplace and comfy beds downstairs. With the upstairs, this would be a perfect family place to stay. We appreciated the supply of bottled water in the dispenser. Thank you so much!

Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2021

10/10 Excellent

Leann G.

19 Oct 2021

Liked: Cleanliness

Fall Getaway

Our college age daughters met my husband and I for a weekend away to hike and enjoy the fall colors. This place was perfect for us. The fireplace was enjoyed and added a cozy element. The views of the sunset were spectacular. It was a drive to get to the busy door county towns but we knew that when we booked. There was a nice fire pit outside. Very clean and comfortable.

Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2021

8/10 Good

Melissa B., Potosi

11 Oct 2021

Liked: Cleanliness

Love the location of The Bayshore House

The property and location on the lake was perfect. The house was perfect for our group of the Four Decades. 60ish, 50ish, 40ish and 30ish. The water is sulfer-ish...but there is a Culligan fountain for drinking and cooking on premises. We made a fire each night outside and drank local wines and just enjoyed the peacefulness. The only downside of the Bayshore House was the wifi...the description of the property explained the Wifi is spotty. We all however, could not sign into the wifi...we kept getting incorrect password. I reached out to the host and left a message and never received a reply. Therefore I gave management communication a 3...to me, no response means the management is not communicative at all. A simple call to say anything would have made my overall score a 5. Otherwise...we were very pleased with the location.

Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2021

8/10 Good

Steve S., Madison, Wisconsin USA

23 Sept 2021

Liked: Cleanliness

Cool place, short on amenities

Quaint cabin just feet from Green Bay. Beautiful sunsets. Property was neat and clean. A light bulb or two were burnt out. No coffee on hand. Neighboring homes/cabins were very close. Couldn’t figure out how to turn on the gas fireplace. Otherwise instructions were very clear. The only queen bed was in the loft with two twin beds and a couch with TV — not very intimate.

Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2021

10/10 Excellent

Patricia M., London, United Kingdom

17 Sept 2021

Liked: Cleanliness

An updated cottage to really disconnect

The stay was exactly as we had hoped, a clean, modern little home right on the water to really disconnect. The hosts are true to their word in the listing: the WiFi didn't work most of the time we were there, there's no pier from storm damage, the aren't outdoor chairs in addition to the tall patio set (as was brought up in another review), but this was information we knew going into it, so really can't knock it. I would just add that the barbecue works but is quite rusty inside so bring some tinfoil for grilling out and you'll be set. Everything is well organised and labeled in the home and there checkout checklist made everything clear and stress-free. The sunsets were unparalleled and we took advantage of the firepit on our last night - highly recommend!

Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2021

10/10 Excellent

Marki L.

13 Sept 2021

Liked: Cleanliness

Very Clean and Quiet

House and location are accurately represented in pictures. We stayed here with our 2 kids, ages 4 and 2, and had a nice time. House was super clean and well maintained. No dock by the water was a bit of a bummer as the shore is all rock, making water play challenging, but minor in the scheme of things. Host was very responsive to communication.

Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2021