The Cottage on Lake Michigan –- huge sand beach, wooded lot, family friendly

Sturgeon Bay, Wisconsin
$344 avg/night
Bed 2

Bed

Bath 1

Bath

Home Cottage

Property Type

Sleep 4

Max Sleeps

The Cottage is tucked on a wooded lot along the shores of Lake Michigan on scenic Glidden Drive. The family-friendly location features a large private sand beach and close access to hiking in the Shivering Sands Natural Area.

The Cottage has 2 bedrooms and 1 bathroom. It features an open kitchen, living and dining area with a wood-burning fireplace, gas furnace, ceiling fan and floor-to-ceiling windows overlooking Lake Michigan.

The kitchen (new in 2019) features a full-size refrigerator, stove and oven, microwave, coffee maker, toaster, blender and dining table. All pots, pans, plates, glasses, cutlery and everything else you'll need for cooking is there for you to use.

One bedroom has a queen-sized bed, the other has a full-size bed. Both beds have new mattresses, cotton sheets, a lightweight cotton blanket and a heavyweight down comforter.

Outside, enjoy a large front porch, a charcoal grill and plentiful opportunities for walking, sunbathing and swimming.

Sturgeon Bay (8 miles away) offers grocery stores, laundromats, a YMCA, museums, theaters, a boat launch and more. Fish Creek, Egg Harbor, Jacksonport, Bailey's Harbor and other towns are also close by. Enjoy shopping and sight seeing and then return to your own retreat on Door County's 'quiet side.'

Kid-friendly activities in Door County include pick-your-own berries and cherries, miniature golf, go karts, an old-time drive-in movie theatre, lighthouses, museums, horseback riding and lots of ice cream stops.

If your kids are older, bring your bicycles, as Whitefish Dunes State Park, Cave Point County Park and warm Clark’s Lake are all an easy 7-mile pedal from the Cottage.

Right at the Cottage, of course, you've got your own 'sand box' and a big 'swimming pool' right out your front door. You and the kids will enjoy building sand castles, collecting and painting rocks, catching crawfish in nearby Shivering Sands Creek, watching wildlife, flying kites and lots more.

In the evenings, build a fire in the outdoor fire pit and make s'mores or enjoy a fire and a board game inside. There's TV, cable, a DVD player and WiFi if you can't live without it, but you'll find lots of other things to do too.

The Cottage sits just outside the 485-acre Shivering Sands Natural Area, a property of the Door County Land Trust. The area, along Glidden Drive and south of Whitefish Dunes State Park, contains 19 natural landscapes, including dunes, kettles, swales, old and present shorelines, small lakes, streams, ponds, fens, bogs and forests. The area is recognized as an important bird habitat by the Audubon Society. There are marked hiking trails that you can enter in several places along Glidden Drive.

Boat launch opportunities: If you’re a boater, launch in Sturgeon Bay and choose between fishing the harbor, Green Bay or Lake Michigan. Or use Glidden Drive’s public Lake Michigan boat launch located just a few miles south of The Cottage.

The Cottage has been in our family since it was built more than 60 years ago. We started renting our family cottage in 2009, which has been a great success for us and for our visitors. It's a haven that we've chosen to share. Thank you and enjoy!

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  • Feature Features
  • Map Map
  • School District Availability
  • Review Review

Feature Features

  • PETS

    No Pets Allowed
  • BEACH

    Beach Sun Loungers On The Beach
  • DINING

    Dining Table
  • SAFETY

    Carbon Monoxide Detector Installed (host Has Indicated There Is A Carbon Monoxide Detector On The Property) Fire Extinguisher First Aid Kit Smoke Detector Installed (host Has Indicated There Is A Smoke Detector On The Property)
  • BEDROOM

    2 Bedrooms Bed Sheets Provided
  • GENERAL

    Local Artist Showcase Locally-owned & Organized Tours & Activities Recycling Waste Recycling Policy Water-efficient Toilets Only
  • KITCHEN

    Blender Coffee/tea Maker Kitchen Island Microwave Oven Paper Towels Refrigerator Spices Stovetop
  • LAUNDRY

    Near Laundromat
  • PARKING

    Car Required Onsite Parking
  • INTERNET

    Free WiFi
  • OUTDOORS

    Barbecue Grill Firepit Garden Outdoor Furniture Patio
  • BATHROOMS

    Hair Dryer Shower Soap Toilet Paper Towels Provided
  • LANGS SPOKEN

    English
  • THINGS TO DO

    Birdwatching Nearby Fitness Facilities Nearby Hiking/biking Trails Nearby Marina Nearby Power Boating Nearby Sailing Nearby Surfing/body Boarding Nearby Water Skiing Nearby Wildlife And Game Walks Nearby Windsurfing Nearby
  • ENTERTAINMENT

    Books DVD Player Games TV With Cable/satellite Service
  • LIVING SPACES

    Fireplace Living Room
  • CLIMATE CONTROL

    Heating
  • FAMILY FRIENDLY

    Children's Games Children's Toys Highchair
  • LOCATION HIGHLIGHTS

    Near A Health Or Beauty Spa Near A Hospital Near The Bay On The Lake
  • SERVICES AND CONVENIENCES

    Iron/ironing Board Phone
  • SUITABILITY/ACCESSIBILITY

    No Elevators Smoke-free Property

CheckIn Check-in : 04:00 PM CheckOut Check-out : 11:00 AM
No Wheelchair No smoking No pets Children allowed
Occupancy Max occupancy : 4

Map Map

School District Availability

Review Review

  • Kim Z.

    Submitted Nov 4, 2025

    Stayed Oct 12, 2025

    This was our 2nd stay and we love this place for it's privacy and quiet setting. However, we were not informed that there was a house being built next door. Power tools, banging, heavy metal music and a crew of 5 showed up every day from 7:00am - 4:30pm. We reached out to the owner to comment and never heard a word back. Sadly disappointing.

  • Justin M. R.

    Submitted Oct 11, 2025

    Stayed Oct 8, 2025

    Perfect beach front location, Quiet and safe for my family.

  • Kathy S.

    Submitted Oct 6, 2025

    Stayed Oct 3, 2025

    Great location, great property. Love staying here

  • Mitch H.

    Submitted Oct 6, 2025

    Stayed Sep 25, 2025

    Amazing Beach! Lovely Cabin! We loved the old family cabin vibe with comfy furnishings and homey decorations throughout the place. Too many properties like this with charm and soul that take years to grow have been torn down and overbuilt. It was nice to see the commitment to keep this one going. The updated kitchen and bathroom just added to the level of comfort. We appreciated the excellent, clear communication about our arrival, stay and departure. Didn’t want to leave! Would highly recommend.

  • Carmen B.

    Submitted Sep 24, 2025

    Stayed Sep 13, 2025

    Words cannot express the beauty that is just steps away from this charming, warm, wonderful cottage. This was our 4th year staying here and will be coming back as long as we are able to…Susan is a wonderful host & we are grateful she shares her family’s legacy with us!

  • Jaimie A.

    Submitted Aug 19, 2025

    Stayed Aug 10, 2025

    This was our 7th year returning to the cottage and it was wonderful as always! The cottage was spotless and well-stocked, the beach and lake were beautiful and our family had a relaxing week. We were especially thankful for Susan's proactive communication with us on the day of our check-in as there were huge storms in the area the night before. She made sure that the cabin had power and water and that the roads to get there were passable before we had even left for Door County. Thanks for another great year!

  • Thomas F.

    Submitted Aug 9, 2025

    Stayed Aug 3, 2025

    The beach was awesome! Retro cabin right out of On Golden Pond. We wanted quiet solitude and got it !I can still hear the waves rolling in. Great vacation !

  • Justin T.

    Submitted Aug 4, 2025

    Stayed Jul 27, 2025

    This was our family's ninth summer staying at the cottage. As always, it was a wonderful experience. My kids love the cozy, homey cottage, and they equally enjoy playing on the beach and in the water. This trip has become part of our family's summer, and we all look forward to it every year -- we're already looking forward to going back next year!

  • Greg K.

    Submitted Jul 29, 2025

    Stayed Jul 21, 2025

    The property was as described and pictured! Beautiful beach and it was very quiet. The beach is amazing and the property was perfect for myself, wife and 5 year old grand daughter.

  • Jeff C.

    Submitted Jul 22, 2025

    Stayed Jul 13, 2025

    The cottage was wonderful, as usual! Everything was perfect! Can’t wait to go back!

  • Aaron S.

    Submitted Jun 24, 2025

    Stayed Jun 5, 2025

    Wish we had more time here! Had a great long weekend, enjoyed the peace and quiet and the beach just steps away from the cottage.

  • Annie S.

    Submitted Jun 14, 2025

    Stayed Jun 11, 2025

    We had a wonderful stay at Susan’s cabin on the lake. All the vintage charm with nice updates for comfort. Our weather was on the cool side - expected in June - but we still enjoyed the gorgeous beach and crashing waves. The beds are comfortable and everything was considered and communicated clearly. We hope to visit again in the future. Thanks for sharing this very special place!

  • Kelly M.

    Submitted May 29, 2025

    Stayed May 24, 2025

    We loved our stay in this cozy cabin! Beautiful views along the sandy shoreline with picturesque sunrises. The 2 bedroom, 1 bath cabin is comfortable plus we enjoyed the quiet side of Door County.

  • Kathy S.

    Submitted Oct 7, 2024

    Stayed Oct 4, 2024

    Birthday surprise for my Mom. Me, mom, daughter, 1 year old granddaughter. Beautiful time together. We will be back!!

  • Kathryn M.

    Submitted Sep 15, 2024

    Stayed Sep 8, 2024

    The fantastic, lakeside porch is a highlight! Super adorable lake cabin. The closeness to everything Door County is terrific.

  • Anne P.

    Submitted Sep 6, 2024

    Stayed Aug 25, 2024

    Perfect way to end the summer. Great location for exploring door county

  • Justin T.

    Submitted Aug 22, 2024

    Stayed Aug 5, 2024

    This was our eighth year staying at the cottage. We loved it! And we are already planning on returning next year.

  • Charles H.

    Submitted Aug 5, 2024

    Stayed Jul 22, 2024

    Two weeks of relaxation in a cozy cottage looking at a gorgeous view of the lake and woods.

  • Jeff C.

    Submitted Jul 24, 2024

    Stayed Jul 14, 2024

    We love staying at the cottage. For eleven years, we have returned to stay with our family. Our kids love to revisit their summer memories and discover new fun as they grow older. We are delighted to spend our time on the beach and swimming in the lake when the weather is good and love to explore all the richness of Door County culture when the weather is less good. The cottage is our anchor for our stay each year, and it never disappoints.

  • Stuart B.

    Submitted Jun 18, 2024

    Stayed Jun 5, 2024

    We looooooooooved staying at the cottage. Can’t wait to book again.

  • Chelsey D.

    Submitted Jun 8, 2024

    Stayed May 24, 2024

    If you're looking for a quiet place to relax and enjoy the beauty of Lake Michigan, you've found the right place.

  • Devin L.

    Submitted Jun 6, 2024

    Stayed May 31, 2024

    My 4 year old daughter had a lot of fun playing on the sandy beach and seeing door county. We really enjoyed the private location. Host was responsive in communication!

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$344+
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