Ellison Bay, Wisconsin
This historic log cabin (Doc's Hideaway) sits at the tip of the Door County peninsula in beautiful Gills Rock, surrounded by lush woods on one side and the picturesque Bay and bluffs on the other. This mid-1800’s cabin has been lovingly renovated (admire the character of the original hand scraped wood walls and ceiling beams) with all the amenities and comforts of home. New in 2022: extra fast Wifi via Starlink (up to 105 mbps) and a high efficiency ductless AC and heating system.
Doc’s Hideaway has a large cozy living room with a 40" HD Smart TV (with Directv), fast WiFi, a pellet stove, a main bedroom (queen bed), a full bathroom, and a high efficiency ductless AC and heating system. The large and bright kitchen and dining area are well stocked and overlook the wooded backyard which has a gas grill, outdoor table and eating area, and a fire pit. There is a narrow stairway to the large upstairs sleeping loft with two twin beds and a large seating area.
The cabin has views of the lake (the cabin is not waterfront, the lake is across the street). In the off-season (Sept. 20 - May 20) we provide access to a private waterfront patio located at a separate property diagonally across the street. a 1-minute walk away (the waterfront patio area is not available in the summer). In the summer, beautiful Gills Rock waterfront park and its lake access and amazing lake views is just a lovely 5-minute walk away at Mariners Park. At the park you can sit down by the water and take in one of Door County’s most spectacular views (listen to the waves roll in, enjoy the sunset, or watch the old fishing tugs or the Island Clipper passenger ferry motor by). Or you can launch your kayaks here to explore the beautiful shoreline (this is the same Bay local kayak tours launch from).
Enjoy all that Northern Door County has to offer at Doc's Hideaway. You’re just a short walk to the Gills Rock waterfront park, the Shoreline Restaurant, Charlie's Smokehouse, the Shoreline Boat Tours, the Washington Island ferry, and boat ramps and dock space; or a quick bike ride or drive to Seaquist Orchards Farm Market, Newport State Park, Ellison Bay Beach, Door Bluff County Park, Island Orchard Cider, and numerous art galleries. Sister Bay and all of its dining, entertainment, and shopping is only 10 minutes away. In Fall, there is no better place than Gills Rock to enjoy the changing colors, while still being close to all the local festivals and farm markets. And if you’re looking for a tranquil and snowy winter getaway, this historic cabin is the perfect choice; enjoy the unsurpassed beauty of Northern Door County blanketed in snow, and the Bay covered in ice.
Ask us about weekly and monthly off-season rates in November through April.
Keywords: vacation rentals, house, cottage, cabin, log cabin, lodge, waterfront, views, Gills Rock, Ellison Bay, Door County, fall, winter
We absolutely loved visiting and enjoying the fall colors. Our dogs had so much fun playing in the leaves and just enjoying the cool weather. Sister bay was fun, but we really enjoyed coming back to our own private fire and quiet area! Already planning a trip next year
The inside of the house was just like home. We were so pleased with the rooms & area around us. We visited the countryside during the day & had nice quiet evenings at the cottage. We would love to visit the cottage again. Thank you
My family of 4, my husband and (2) 18 yr. old's plus our dog stayed here over the Christmas holiday. We celebrated Christmas with extended family who had their own places in Gills Rock/Ellison Bay. Doc's Hide way was the perfect spot to come back to and hang out. We used the kitchen quite a bit. There was amble room to roll out homemade noodles. It was really cold outside, but we stayed warm and cozy and the beds were really comfortable. We loved reading about the history of the cabin. Thanks for providing that information! We would definitely stay here again!
Staying at this beautiful restored log cabin was quiet and peaceful. The lawn was large enough to play ball with my yellow lab and the location is on a quiet street. My stay was peaceful and perfect for a three night stay.
I have stayed here before for the same purpose, harvested a buck once. Like the pellet stove, and the new heating system. I stayed upstairs and the heat was slow to rise, i would recommend turning power to the baseboard heater upstairs. I love the location and the overall accommodation, i have been coming to the door since 1968 as a young lad, my father was a scuba diver on the wrecks, eventually buying a home on port a moor drive.
This charming cottage is in a great location in Gills Rock and has everything you need. We enjoyed the pellet stove and walks along the road where you can see views of the lake. It's a peaceful and happy place. Our dog had a great time, too.
We liked the property and northern location in door county. The pellet stove heated the house quickly in the evening. The kitchen is large and well organized. The rustic look of the cabin was good to experience..
We rented the cabin for almost two weeks while we vacationed in Door County - it was absolutely wonderful. The cabin was very comfortable and in a great location. The kitchen was well stocked with any appliances, dishes, and cookware needed. The bedroom was cozy and the bed was extremely comfortable. Gregg and Shelli were wonderful to work with and very prompt with answers. We were lucky that it was still cold outside so we could take advantage of the wood pellet stove. We would rent again in a heartbeat.
We've stayed at Doc's Hideaway in Gills Rock previously and have always found it a perfect and serene place to spend time in Door County. After the hubbub of the other interesting towns in Door County, it's so nice to come back to Doc's Hideaway and its location by Hedgehog Harbor. We enjoy the seating by the waterfront, the availability of the very nice campfire ring--and the fact wood is available right there at a very reasonable price. The cottage itself is well-equipped an extremely comfortable. I inadvertently left the key in the cottage when we departed on Saturday and was very worried when we got back after a day's activity to find we couldn't get in. Through the assistance of VRBO and a VERY helpful property owner, our problem was solved. What could have been a fretful event turned out very well. No better place to wind down than Gills Rock and Doc's Hideaway.
We had a lovely time at this historical property. It was well maintained and stayed warm during our cold weather. Location was great for exploring nearby towns and state parks.
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