Newly updated Lake Michigan Waterfront with pier for boats! Room for trailer! | Cottage in Sister Bay

9.2 (23 Reviews) |   Pet Friendly   2 Bedrooms  1 Bathroom  4 Guests
Ellison Bay Cottage | Newly updated Lake Michigan Waterfront with pier for boats! Room for trailer!

2 Bedroom Cottage in Ellison Bay, Sister Bay

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.

Newly updated Lake Michigan Waterfront with pier for boats! Room for trailer! is located in Ellison Bay. Newly updated Lake Michigan Waterfront with pier for boats! Room for trailer! provides accommodation, featuring Laundry, Pet Friendly, Kitchen, among other amenities. This Cottage features Laundry, Pet Friendly, Kitchen, to make your stay a comfortable one.

Newly updated Lake Michigan Waterfront with pier for boats! Room for trailer! has 2 Bedrooms , 1 Bathroom, and max occupancy of 4 people. The minimum rental for this property is 1 nights, but this can change depending on the season you plan on staying. Previous guests have given good rated it, and VRBO labeled it a top-rated Cottage because of the excellent services rendered by the owner or manager of this Cottage, and has consistently provided great experiences for their guests. Most families or guests that use it recommend it to their friends and some of them are repeat guests. Cottage has a friendly neighborhood, and the Ellison Bay has interesting places to visit. If you want to learn more about the Cottage in Ellison Bay, such as places to visit and things to do nearby, you can check below to learn more.

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Amenities

Air Conditioner
Parking
Pet Friendly
TV
Balcony/Terrace
Security/Safety
Sports/Activities
Bedding/Linens
Wellness Facilities
Fireplace/Heating
Entertainment
Barbecue/Outdoor Cooking
Child Friendly
Internet
Kitchen
Laundry

Facility Overview

Air Conditioner
  • Air conditioning
  • Heating
Bathrooms
  • Towels provided
  • Hair dryer
  • 1+ bathrooms
Bedroom
  • Bed sheets provided
  • 2 bedrooms
  • Sofa bed
  • Dining table
  • Living room
Kitchen
  • Oven
  • Stovetop
  • Cookware/dishes/utensils
  • Toaster
  • Microwave
  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Spices
  • Dishwasher
Laundry
  • Near laundromat
Parking
  • Car recommended
  • Onsite parking
Pet Friendly
  • 2 total pets
  • Pet friendly
  • Welcoming dogs only
Accessibility
  • Smoke-free property
Activities
  • Windsurfing nearby
  • Winery tours nearby
  • Sailing nearby
  • Hiking/biking trails nearby
  • Hiking nearby
  • Cycling nearby
  • Hunting nearby
  • Marina nearby
  • Fishing nearby
Entertainment
  • DVD player
  • Games
  • Books
  • Video library
  • Smart TV
General
  • Unit size: 943 sq ft (88 sq m)
  • English
  • In a rural location
  • On the waterfront
Guest Services
  • Children's toys
  • Limited housekeeping
  • Mobile key entry
  • Iron/ironing board
Internet
  • Free WiFi
Outdoors
  • Firepit
  • Patio
  • Barbecue grill
  • Garden
Security/Safety
  • Carbon monoxide detector installed (host has indicated there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property)
  • Smoke detector installed (host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property)

Policies

Check-in
Check-in time starts at 4:00 pm minimum check-in age: 25
Check-out
Check-out before 10:00 am
Child Policy
Children are welcome.
Event Policy
No events allowed
Pet Policy
2 total pets pets allowed service animals are welcome, and are exempt from fees welcoming dogs only
Smoking Policy
Smoking is not permitted

Cashless transactions are available 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 host has indicated there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property onsite parties or group events are strictly prohibited special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed 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

Reviews

Jessica J.
Jul 27, 2025 11:37:28 PM
Review Score:   10
Summary: 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!
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