Family Friendly Glidden Drive Beach Retreat on Lake Michigan

Sturgeon Bay, Wisconsin
$473 avg/night Minimum Stay 3 Nights
Bed 3

Bed

Bath 2

Bath

Home Private Vacation Home

Property Type

Sleep 4

Max Sleeps

Night 3 nights

Min Stay

We purchased this home on beautiful Glidden Drive just over 10 years ago. Our family has ties to this area going back generations. Glidden Drive is a secluded scenic road 10 miles east of downtown Sturgeon Bay on Lake Michigan. Our home sits up on a small bluff overlooking rolling sand dunes with 180 feet of sandy beach shore front. It's nestled among pine and birch trees. The closest neighbors are 2 lots away in either direction. There are unobstructed expansive views of Lake Michigan makingit feel as if you are the only house on the beach. The sunrises here are stunning and different each day. In the autumn and winter, you can even see the changing colors during sunset despite the home's east facing direction.

It is our vacation home as well. It's fully stocked with linens, towels, some toiletries, pots&pans, silverware, serving ware, baking ware, a crockpot, a french press, glasses, mugs, plates, bowls, spices, cutting boards, tea kettle, place mats, etc.

There are 2 queen bed bedrooms, 1 full bath, 2 half baths, and a bonus room with 2 sets of twin beds. The kitchen has a refrigerator, stove, oven, toaster oven, microwave and a coffee maker. Two dining areas will seat 14. There are two cozy couches in the 2 family rooms, one couch pulls out to a queen bed on the lower level. There is a washer and dryer. There are wood burning fireplaces in the upper and lower family rooms.

There are endless things to do in the area. Across the road, there are Nature Conservancy hiking trails. Just north about 10 miles is Cave Point County Park and Whitefish Dunes State Park. Just southwest about 10 miles is downtown Sturgeon Bay with shopping, a farmers market, restaurants, bars, YMCA, Door County Maritime Museum and much more. A boat launch is located 1.5 miles south on Glidden Drive.

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Feature Features

  • PETS

    2 Total (up To 50 Lbs Per Pet) Pet Friendly Welcoming Dogs Only
  • BEACH

    Beach Sun Loungers Beach Towels 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

    3 Bedrooms Bed Sheets Provided
  • GENERAL

    Unit Size: 1100 Sq Ft (102 Sq M)
  • KITCHEN

    Coffee Grinder Coffee/tea Maker Ice Maker Lobster/crab Pot Microwave Oven Paper Towels Refrigerator Stovetop
  • LAUNDRY

    Laundry Facilities Washing Machine And Dryer
  • PARKING

    Car Required Onsite Parking Onsite Parking Options Include A Garage
  • INTERNET

    WiFi Available
  • OUTDOORS

    Barbecue Grill Outdoor Furniture Patio
  • BATHROOMS

    2 Bathrooms Bathtub Or Shower Hair Dryer Shampoo Soap Toilet Paper Towels Provided
  • LANGS SPOKEN

    English
  • THINGS TO DO

    Bicycle On Site Birdwatching Nearby Fitness Facilities Nearby Golf Nearby Golfing On Site Hiking/biking Trails Nearby Kayak On Site Kayaking Nearby Marina Nearby Power Boating Nearby Sledding Nearby Snow Sports Gear Water Sports Equipment Wildlife And Game Walks Nearby Winery Tours Nearby
  • ENTERTAINMENT

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

    Dining Room Fireplace Living Room
  • CLIMATE CONTROL

    Air Conditioning Heating
  • FAMILY FRIENDLY

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

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

    Iron/ironing Board Phone
  • SUITABILITY/ACCESSIBILITY

    Smoke-free Property

CheckIn Check-in : 03:00 PM CheckOut Check-out : 10:00 AM
No Wheelchair No smoking No pets Children allowed
Occupancy Max occupancy : 4

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Review Review

  • Kristin L.

    Submitted Sep 6, 2025

    Stayed Sep 2, 2025

    Absolutely beautiful property with gorgeous lake views and a beautiful sandy beach. Very easy to access and everything was as described in the property description. Response from the owner was very prompt and professional. Highly recommend and especially for families with children; although we did not need it during our stay, there were a lot of kid friendly amenities, like a highchair, crib, toys, and books.

  • Sarah L.

    Submitted Jul 7, 2025

    Stayed Jul 2, 2025

    Love the location of the property. Views of the lake from the back patio were just what I was looking for. You can walk directly down to the lake from the property. Quiet neighborhood

  • Veronica J.

    Submitted Jun 15, 2025

    Stayed Jun 12, 2025

    Very enjoyable property. Well stocked. Family friendly. Lots of stairs. Right on the water, loved listening to the waves. Hope to stay again soon.

  • dianne k.

    Submitted Oct 29, 2024

    Stayed Oct 24, 2024

    The home is spacious with Lake Michigan just steps away. The neighborhood is quiet with very little traffic. Door County never disappoints, the first time in years it didn’t rain during my stay. ?

  • Susan L.

    Submitted Oct 15, 2024

    Stayed Oct 12, 2024

    We had a great time. The location was perfect, comfortable and so spacious.

  • Jan B.

    Submitted Sep 30, 2024

    Stayed Sep 27, 2024

    Clean mid century house high on the bluffs of Lake Michigan. Comfortable, peaceful, and beautiful scenery. We enjoyed the outside patio. Perfect for stargazing.

  • mindy n.

    Submitted Sep 28, 2024

    Stayed Sep 19, 2024

    A beautiful peaceful location right on the lake. It was well outfitted with anything we could need. Comfortable with great views.

  • Camille B.

    Submitted Aug 28, 2024

    Stayed Aug 25, 2024

    This was top notch. The home itself is exquisite...a warm hug, a hearty, well appointed and very clean, welcome, with breathtaking views. We slept very comfortably on the beds that were covered with mattress protectors (as were all the pillows) and very comfy blankets. I loved that 2 vacumes, brooms and dustpans were readily available too so we can keep up with the sand. I adore that this home is pup friendly, our dog is 10 but she got into the beach vibe quickly. The master bedroom accomodates our dog bed perfectly. Our family suffered a loss an really needed an unwind, and a chance to slow down and experience joy, which we did in spades. It was perfect. My husband and I so enjoyed the gravity chairs on back patio for reading when we weren't in the water, and for stargazing over the Lake, at night. We experienced the kayaks and paddleboards and loved that a canoe was also availalbe to us. The fire pit was a big hit with our teenager who cooked his brat and bun over a fire one evening (Thanks for having metal marshmellow hooks by the indoor fireplace for this!). From top to bottom, inside and out this VRBO is one of, if not THE nicest home we've had the privilege to stay in. Thank you Jill and Ryan!

  • Claire W.

    Submitted Aug 23, 2024

    Stayed Aug 17, 2024

    Oh my goodness! This was a really ideal lake house. Well-equipped, very clean, very comfortable, amazing views, and much more private than any other rental we've had in Door County. It was a restful, peaceful, beautiful week. Many many thanks to the hosts for sharing such a wonderful place!

  • Matt K.

    Submitted Sep 29, 2023

    Stayed Sep 26, 2023

    Jill was an incredible host for this beautiful home and setting. It was everything we could have asked for and more! The listing was 100% accurate and her helpfulness was above and beyond anything we could have asked for. 5 stars isn’t enough!!!!!!

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$473+
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