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Waterfront Cottage Nestled in Picturesque Setting, Gills Rock

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Outdoor dining
5 bedrooms, free WiFi, bed sheets, wheelchair access
Fridge, microwave, oven, stovetop
TV, fireplace, DVD player, stereo
Interior

Reviews

9.0 out of 10

Wonderful

Entire home

5 bedrooms1 bathroomSleeps 8

Popular amenities

  • Parking available
  • Washer
  • Barbecue grill
  • Outdoor space
  • Kitchen
  • Air conditioning

Explore the area

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Ellison Bay, WI
  • Northport Pier
    4 min drive
  • The Clearing Folk School
    7 min drive
  • Charlie's Smokehouse
    1 min walk
  • Escanaba, MI (ESC-Delta County)
    203 min drive

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Charming garden cottage downtown Ellison Bay walking distance to lake and shops

Kitchen
Air conditioning
Outdoor space
Parking available
5.0 out of 5, Exceptional, (105)
The price is €288
for 1 cottage
includes taxes & fees
2 Jan - 3 Jan
Charming garden cottage downtown Ellison Bay walking distance to lake and shops

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 Cottage Nestled in Picturesque Setting, Gills Rock

Teskie's Cottage is a 1700 sq. foot home located at 970 Cottage Rd in Gills Rock.

Air-conditioned, picturesque and freshly updated, this appealing waterfront cottage has a front row seat to the amazing view over Green Bay (no access to the water), a large master bedroom downstairs, and four additional bedrooms upstairs. A spacious kitchen, living room with a pellet stove in the 6 foot stone fireplace, and sitting/reading room complete this quaint Door County cottage. Laundry facilities provided also. A large yard provides space for children to run around.

Built by Lily and Frank Sr. Teskie in the early 1900's, the cottage was once used as a boarding house for visiting fishermen. The hand-cut granite fireplace in the living room adds to its charm, and was constructed by Frank Sr. out of local stone. The breathtaking view includes the town of Gills Rock from the picture window in the living room, and unending, spectacular sunsets.

Enjoy Fourth of July fireworks from the front yard around the fire pit, grill out on the private sunny patio, or enjoy a book under the shady cedar trees in the yard. If you've been looking for a private yet convenient place to relax and enjoy Door County - this is it!
The much-beloved Shoreline Restaurant, a charming Coffee Shop at Gallery Ten art gallery with Wi-Fi, Charlie's Smokehouse (and Ice Cream!), the Island Clipper Ferry Line to Washington Island, a sprinkling of gift shops, and a spacious park with playground (pet-friendly) are all within walking distance.
Within 5-25 min. driving, so much more - parks, galleries, shops, churches, water activities, hiking, bicycling, wildlife/bird watching, theater events, sunrise/sunset vistas, beaches

Payment via credit and debit cards.
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, washing machine and fireplace
  • Free Wi-Fi (speed: 100+ Mbps (good for 1–2 people or up to 6 devices))
  • On-site recreation includes a playground
  • Steps from Lake Michigan and a 4-minute drive from Northport Pier
Waterfront Cottage Nestled in Picturesque Setting, Gills Rock offers its guests barbecue grills and a garden. The front desk is open around the clock.

This Ellison Bay cottage is smoke free.

Property manager

Lyle Teskie

Languages

English

Property amenities

Ski

  • Cross-country skiing nearby

Internet

  • Available in the cottage: Free WiFi

Parking and transport

  • Car required
  • Parking on site

Kitchen

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

Dining

  • Dining table

Bedrooms

  • 5 bedrooms
  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • 1 bathroom
  • Bathtub or shower
  • Soap
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels provided

Living spaces

  • Dining table
  • Fireplace
  • Living room

Entertainment

  • DVD player
  • Stereo
  • TV

Outdoor areas

  • Barbecue grill
  • Firepit
  • Garden
  • Outdoor furniture
  • Patio

Laundry

  • Washing machine

Comfort

  • Air conditioning
  • 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.
  • In-room accessibility
  • Smoke-free property

Location highlights

  • Near a health/beauty spa
  • Near the marina
  • On a lake

Things to do

  • Basketball nearby
  • Birdwatching nearby
  • Cycling nearby
  • Fishing nearby
  • Golfing nearby
  • Hiking/biking trails nearby
  • Horseback riding nearby
  • Hunting nearby
  • Ice skating nearby
  • Jet skiing nearby
  • Kayaking nearby
  • Motor boating nearby
  • Parasailing nearby
  • Sailing nearby
  • Scuba diving nearby
  • Sledding nearby
  • Snorkelling nearby
  • Snowmobiling nearby
  • Swimming nearby
  • Water skiing nearby
  • Water tubing nearby
  • Wildlife walks 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
  • Deadbolt lock

General

  • Garden

Policies

Check-in

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

Check-out

Check-out before 11:00 AM

Special check-in instructions

You will receive an email from the host with check-in and check-out instructions

Pets

  • No pets allowed

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 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.

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Waterfront Cottage Nestled in Picturesque Setting Gills Rock

Waterfront Cottage Nestled in Picturesque Setting, Gills Rock Reviews

Reviews

9.0

Wonderful

Rating 10 - Excellent. 51 out of 84 reviews" "
Rating 8 - Good. 22 out of 84 reviews" "
Rating 6 - Okay. 7 out of 84 reviews" "
Rating 4 - Poor. 2 out of 84 reviews" "
Rating 2 - Terrible. 2 out of 84 reviews" "

8.4/10

Cleanliness

8.0/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Paula S.

Liked: Cleanliness
Fall 50
Nice place to stay at the beginning of the race
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2024

6/10 Okay

Brelynn K.

Disliked: Cleanliness
Okay
Could definitely use a good deep clean. Lots of bugs and spiders/ webs. Also some mice. Place was nice otherwise with nice sunset view.
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Connie K.

Liked: Cleanliness
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

barbara l.

Liked: Cleanliness
Relaxing
Rustic with charm. Beautiful view of Green Bay.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2024

6/10 Okay

Terrance f.

Interesting home
The home is in a very nice area. Lake Michigan is right outside the backyard. Very nice views very quiet and peaceful. It’s the home that needs a major remodel. It’s an older home and it needs a lot of love. The window A/Cs all need new/clean filters and they run very loudly. The chimney has an insert that’s bigger than the chimney hole so it sits out on the unprotected flooring. We saw a few spider webs and a bit of dust throughout. If you like rustic this place for you. It was ok but we will not be staying there again.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2024

8/10 Good

Brian G.

Liked: Cleanliness
Great location and stay
A great place to be that suited our needs with a family of young children. Much to do in the area.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Craig O.

Liked: Cleanliness
Gills rock cabin
Nice place
Stayed 6 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Erin K.

Liked: Cleanliness
Family getaway
Peaceful place and beautiful accommodations. Perfect for sitting outside or visiting inside.
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2024

8/10 Good

Kevin N.

Liked: Cleanliness
Quick trip
Decided on a last minute trip to an area we love. Had a great time. The property has a great view right on the water. Thank You
Stayed 2 nights in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

Laurel F., Madison, WI

Liked: Cleanliness
Idyllic Shoreline Setting, Charming Comfy Cottage
Perfect campfire spot & comfortable al fresco dining in an idyllic setting w/ shoreline yard & an amazing view. The charming coastal cottage is clean and comfortable. Host is welcoming, responsive, & communicates well. Would happily stay here again.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2024

8/10 Good

Jerome H.

Liked: Cleanliness
Short stay
love the location and we where very pleased with the property. We only used the main floor it was just the two of us. We went up to Charlies up the street and ended up eating smoked Salmon instead of steaks for dinner its amazing. Jerome and Zita
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2023

8/10 Good

Jessica W.

Liked: Cleanliness
Overall nice stay for the price
Older cabin, exactly as it appears in the listing. No bathroom on the level with the bedrooms. One of the bedrooms could not be utilized due to a missing window - it was freezing in the room. Communication response regarding this issue was non-existent so we just made due. Cleaning could use a step-up, as there were dust mites under the beds (hard floors with easy access so not sure why these have been skipped). Location was ideal and sounds of waves was relaxing! Beds were comfortable.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2023

10/10 Excellent

Jayne O.

Liked: Cleanliness
Location of a gem
If you want quiet and pretty water views this is the place. It’s clean and quaint. If you want luxury then this is not the place for you. Close to catch the ferries to Washington Island; a must place to visit.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2023

10/10 Excellent

Pattie H.

Liked: Cleanliness
House With A View - Quiet and Relaxing
If you are looking for a quiet get away - with an incredible view look no further. Comfortable home with a picturesque view of Hedgehog Harbor. Enjoy lakefront campfires and cookouts - walk to historic fishing village - a short drive to Sister Bay where you can shop - dine - putt putt golf - drive go carts and see the goats on the roof at Al Johnson’s Restaurant. Enjoy the best of both worlds. Quiet accommodations in Gills Rock on the lake - minutes to Sister Bay and all of Door County where there is a lot to do. Door County and this property will leave you with memories that will stay long after your vacation has ended.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

Heath Z.

Liked: Cleanliness
Hidden Gem
Way up at the top of very top of the peninsula is this absolute steal of a rental in Gills Rock. Situated right on the bay, this is a quaint former fishing cottage. The stairs creak and there’s even a pellet fireplace. For the price (compared with most other rental units in Door County), this place cannot be beat. I don’t know what previous guests mean about the cleanliness — I thought it was perfectly clean. The views of the bay are incomparable. The neighborhood quiet. Take a ten minute walk into Gills Rock proper and have a seriously great meal at the Shoreline Restaurant, pick up some smoked salmon at Charlie’s, and hop on the passenger ferry to Washington Island. Bring some fishing gear and fish from the pier in Gills Rock. Back at the unit, have a fire, curl up by the TV, watch the stars, watch boats go in and out of the bay…really a magical place to get away. Don’t miss this one!
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

Alicia T.

Liked: Cleanliness
5 outta 5
We stayed the entire week at the property and it was superb!!! Beautiful morning views with coffee and awesome evenings by the fire. Good quiet location to be before and after running all over door county. Would definitely recommend.
Stayed 6 nights in Jul 2023

8/10 Good

Damion D.

Beautiful Location
My family and I were in the area for a wedding and found this great little cottage location with a view of the water. Could not have found a better spot for our family.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

gulnar g.

Liked: Cleanliness
Beautiful view
We loved the location.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2023

2/10 Terrible

Mayte G.

Disliked: Cleanliness
Not clean
Our crews arrived to unmade beds, beers in the sink, bathroom garbage full, dog hairs on the bed and bedding. Didn’t look or smell clean. 0 out 10 for the cleaning. Everything else, was ok.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Cheryl S.

Liked: Cleanliness
Cozy Cottage
2nd time staying here. Christina is great. Very comfortable, clean, and great atmosphere. Will come back again.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2023

8/10 Good

Kristen O.

Liked: Cleanliness
Lakefront property!!
The proximity to Hedgehog Harbor was incredible! So much water fowl—gulls, terns, pelicans—action to watch!! Magnificent sunsets, even with the wildfire haze! Wonderful history of this house. We thoroughly enjoyed our stay and would like to return. :)
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2023

6/10 Okay

Tim C.

Disliked: Cleanliness
Bad start, good finish
Check in was a bit dicey. Upon arrival, we found it had not been cleaned and certain expecrations not met (key on table, WIFI not present, side storm door was open, coffee table was flipped upside down on couch, used towel in bathroom, etc). A quick phone call to manager was well received. She was very apologetic and quickly offered to make things right. The nex day, housekeepers were in and cleaned and took care of issues. Remainder of stay was quite confortable and acceptable.
Stayed 3 nights in May 2023

8/10 Good

M Honora K.

Liked: Cleanliness
A charming bit of history
Got to meet Lyle who grew up in this house and gave us a sense of the family history. He by the way, was very quick to answer our call for fireplace pellets. The house could use some upkeep and exterior clean up but was comfortable and cozy. Loved having the grill and more importantly, the firepit outside allowed a view of the star filled night sky. Amazingly, blissfully quiet and peaceful. A wonderful get away.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2022

6/10 Okay

Nancy R., Palos Heights, IL

Liked: Cleanliness
Clean, cheese comfortable
Clean, comfortable. Great location. Could use some sprucing up- particularly outdoors.
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2022

8/10 Good

Grant S.

Liked: Cleanliness
Great spot!
We stayed here for a couple nights! All was well. It’s like a fishing cottage- great views, relaxing, out of the way, no frills.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2022