Peaceful, Cozy, Clean, Fun Mid-Century Stay! Backyard Oasis Waterfall, Fireplace

Fish Creek, Wisconsin
$418 avg/night Minimum Stay 3 Nights
Bed 2

Bed

Bath 1

Bath

Home Private Vacation Home

Property Type

Sleep 4

Max Sleeps

Night 3 nights

Min Stay

Fish Creek Beginnings is a charming, peaceful, and updated mid-century modern home nestled in the woods. Although a more private location, it is located just minutes from the hustle and bustle of downtown Fish Creek. Activities, restaurants, a swimming beach, YMCA, and a marina are all nearby. You can even ride your bike the 1.5 miles to the heart of Fish Creek. The home is also centrally located to access the other major towns in Door County. Your private oasis is truly close to everything Door County has to offer!

Enjoy the nostalgic charm of this updated mid-century 2 bedroom home. The cottage is stocked with retro board games, croquet, bags, and bocce ball. Make smores around the outdoor Door County firepit, gaze at the stars, watch the birds, cozy in with the indoor gas fireplace, dance to the record player, and enjoy a meal in the fully stocked kitchen.

The interior open concept is very comfortable with a fully equipped kitchen; cook-top, oven, refrigerator/freezer, microwave, dishwasher and ample seating. A spacious living room with comfortable furniture, TV, satellite cable, DVD player, VCR along with tons of VHS classics, WIFI, stone gas fireplace, big windows, and an extra large view of the woods & waterfall.

There are two bedrooms; The master with a king bed and large view of the backyard, and the other a peaceful king bedroom. The master has blackout curtains and both bedrooms have sleep machines making for a good nights sleep. There is central air, an updated bathroom with a clean shower, and a washer & dryer.
Fish Creek Beginnings' backyard is a nature paradise with a gorgeous stone waterfall (5' drop.) The sound of the waterfall makes the backyard feel extra tranquil and peaceful. It's complete with a large outdoor patio, charcoal grill, built-in fire pit, outdoor string lights, large dining table, and fun chairs. You can also walk the private bridge, trails and woods.
Enjoy Mother Nature here. It's woods, water features, wildlife, a busy bird feeder, and stargazing. The home is nestled in 14 acres of forest containing cedar and maple, wetlands, and perennial landscape. Fish Creek’s seasonal creek begins on the property which is where the name comes from.



Fish Creek Beginnings is perfect for a Romantic Getaway or a Family Vacation. However, as much we love little kiddos, if they are extra active and you don't feel like watching their every move, this is not an ideal place to rent. There is too much within their reach indoors and out.

Check-in: 4:00 PM or later
Check-out: 11:00 AM or earlier
There is a $75.00 cleaning fee.
Sorry, No Pets or Exceptions.
There is ample parking for your vehicles, bikes and/or boat. The garage is for the owners.

Fish Creek Beginnings does not provide charcoal for the grill or firewood for the outdoor firepit. If any is left from previous guest you are welcome to use it.

If you want to relax in a retro happy home in a private and peaceful location, we welcome you to FISH CREEK BEGINNINGS! Where Fish Creek starts & memories never end.


Permit #: 12-56-1719-00

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Feature Features

  • SKI

    Close To Skiing
  • PETS

    No Pets Allowed
  • DINING

    Dining Table
  • SAFETY

    Carbon Monoxide Detector Installed (host Has Indicated There Is A Carbon Monoxide Detector On The Property) Deadbolt Lock 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

    Recycling Unit Size: 1200 Sq Ft (111 Sq M) Uses Some LED Lighting
  • KITCHEN

    Blender Coffee/tea Maker Dishwasher Electric Kettle Microwave Oven Refrigerator Spices Stovetop
  • LAUNDRY

    Laundry Facilities Near Laundromat Washing Machine And Dryer
  • PARKING

    Car Recommended Onsite Parking
  • INTERNET

    Free WiFi
  • OUTDOORS

    Charcoal Grill Firepit Garden Outdoor Furniture Patio
  • BATHROOMS

    Hair Dryer Shower Soap Toilet Paper Towels Provided
  • LANGS SPOKEN

    English
  • THINGS TO DO

    Cycling Nearby Ecotours Nearby Fishing Nearby Fitness Facilities Nearby Hiking/biking Trails Nearby Jet Skiing Nearby Marina Nearby Sailing Nearby Theme Parks Nearby Winery Tours Nearby
  • ENTERTAINMENT

    Books DVD Player Games Music Library Stereo Video Library TV With Cable/satellite Service
  • LIVING SPACES

    Fireplace Living Room
  • CLIMATE CONTROL

    Air Conditioning Heating
  • FAMILY FRIENDLY

    Children's Games
  • LOCATION HIGHLIGHTS

    Near A Health Or Beauty Spa Near A Hospital Near Outlet Shopping
  • SERVICES AND CONVENIENCES

    Iron/ironing Board
  • SUITABILITY/ACCESSIBILITY

    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

  • Keith B.

    Submitted Nov 11, 2025

    Stayed Oct 19, 2025

    Great place to stay and get away. Everything we needed was provided and clean. If we visit the area again would be happy to stay there again.

  • Ann C.

    Submitted Oct 28, 2025

    Stayed Oct 12, 2025

    We had a lovely time in Fish Creek! This was a fabulous location to unwind and so close to everything we wanted to do. The surroundings are peaceful and serene. Everything was clean and very comfortable. The house is cozy and well-decorated, very inviting. We loved reading in the living room with the fireplace going! The living room is fabulous for watching birds at the feeder by the awesome waterfall. No streaming video and fairly weak internet meant we were able to disconnect and recharge, which we needed.

  • Roberta A.

    Submitted Oct 23, 2025

    Stayed Oct 8, 2025

    The house was cozy and comfortable. We loved watching the birds in the back yard and hearing the waterfall. We had everything we needed in the kitchen. The house is centrally located to Fish Creek and Egg Harbor.

  • Aly W.

    Submitted Oct 8, 2025

    Stayed Oct 5, 2025

    Returned to feel cozy and nostalgic and it hits all the marks! Comfy bed, great location and love being surrounded by nature.

  • Jean G.

    Submitted Oct 1, 2025

    Stayed Sep 24, 2025

    Charming mid-century home. Lots of games to choose from and the view from the living room and patio can't be beat. Beds were comfortable, bedrooms were good size. Bathroom was on the smaller size and towels could use an upgrade. Very nice that they have a box set up with everything you need to start a fire in the fire pit. The waterfall sound is very relaxing. Google Maps did not bring us to the property entrance-so if you are arriving after dark- pay attention!

  • Diane W.

    Submitted Sep 25, 2025

    Stayed Sep 9, 2025

    Lovely, cozy midcentury modern home! We loved our stay there and we will be back!!

  • Judith A.

    Submitted Sep 10, 2025

    Stayed Sep 4, 2025

    We felt comfortable, relaxed and pampered at our stay. The home was clean, bright and cozy. There was so much attention to detail by our hosts that made it this way!The picture windows throughout the home overlooked a forest lined back yard with a waterfall. We really enjoyed the fireplace. It was so easy to use. The weather was too cool for us to sit outside much. Otherwise we would have used the fire pit. We watched movies that were provided, played games and made some home cooked meals. It was quiet and we all slept well!The location was great. We did have an issue with the washing machine. Our hosts responded promptly.The problem was resolved. This was a special little vacation for my siblings and me. We were delighted with our stay. We would love to return again sometime!

  • Carla O.

    Submitted Sep 5, 2025

    Stayed Aug 29, 2025

    This is the most comfortable home that we have ever stayed in. Nothing was lacking. Hosts were responsive to all communication. Directions and check-in info were clear. Lovely home and park-like grounds. This is a home that we would happily return to in the future.

  • Jodie B.

    Submitted Aug 19, 2025

    Stayed Aug 16, 2025

    Very pleasant place to be. Inside and out. It feels very private, but is only a few minutes from Egg Harbor or Fish Creek. Hosts promptly respond to any inquiries. Beds are comfy. Sheets are cotton, so perfect sleeping. Quiet!

  • Elizabeth B.

    Submitted Aug 16, 2025

    Stayed Aug 9, 2025

    We had an amazing time at the cottage. It’s in a beautiful wooded setting that is peaceful and relaxing. The home is very well-equipped, clean, stylish, and cozy. The hosts are great to work with. This is our 8th return trip and we’re already looking forward to next summer.

  • Fred W.

    Submitted Jul 28, 2025

    Stayed Jun 28, 2025

    Great location and amenities! Unique property with late 1950’s vibe but modern features. Would highly recommend it.

  • Stephen P.

    Submitted Jun 28, 2025

    Stayed Jun 19, 2025

    Overall wonderful. Nice quiet location with easy access to town by car (or bike). Checkout was a bit of a challenge as we worked hard to wash and dry all towels and sheets in time.

  • michelle l.

    Submitted Jun 18, 2025

    Stayed Jun 13, 2025

    Our family of 4 loved staying at Fish Creek Beginnings for our first time visiting Door County. The location could not be better. Many thoughtful touches throughout that made our stay easy and peaceful. We hope to come back soon!

  • Dr. Cory D.

    Submitted May 31, 2025

    Stayed May 25, 2025

    Perfectly clean, everything we could want in an out of the way, peaceful property.

  • noor b.

    Submitted Nov 4, 2024

    Stayed Nov 2, 2024

    The place was very cute and quiet, google maps took us to the next house but we were able to find it fairly easily after that.

  • Donald M.

    Submitted Oct 21, 2024

    Stayed Oct 16, 2024

    We enjoyed having a getaway only a short drive from Fish Creek as well as the other DC towns. We loved the vintage feel and put the fire pit to good use, enjoying it with a local glass of wine! We'll definitely be back and we'll recommend to others!

  • Penny V.

    Submitted Oct 21, 2024

    Stayed Oct 19, 2024

    The owners were wonderful and communicated with us when we were able to check in early and even stay late. Beautiful back yard! Very relaxing.

  • Katrina M.

    Submitted Oct 15, 2024

    Stayed Oct 13, 2024

    Great few days at a great place with great friends. Fish Creek beginnings was perfect. Retro 1950's home was clean and filled with many nostalgic items & decor. Had fun dancing to Glen Miller from the albums, night time outdoor fire, morning coffee listening to the birds and waterfall. Riane was wonderful to work with! Would stay again!

  • J Michael (Mike) M.

    Submitted Oct 9, 2024

    Stayed Sep 14, 2024

    I appreciated the WI-FI, AC and the thoughtfully equipped everything. The waterfall and birdfedder attracted deer and an array of birds

  • Shawn B.

    Submitted Oct 2, 2024

    Stayed Sep 28, 2024

    We plan on coming back again next year.

  • Kristen B.

    Submitted Sep 3, 2024

    Stayed Aug 29, 2024

    This is our second time staying here and we just love it. It is truly a peaceful spot to be at during a very busy weekend (Labor Day) in Door County. We had fires, hung by the waterfall, grilled, bought our own records to play from Bay Vinyl, and watched some VHS tapes. We also ventured out each day for various things, but it was so nice coming back to a peaceful place. I love coming here.

  • Elizabeth B.

    Submitted Sep 1, 2024

    Stayed Aug 26, 2024

    The yellow cottage always charms us with its gorgeous backyard and cozy ambiance. We’ve returned to it seven times now and each time it’s hard to leave. The views are so pretty of the woods. We often saw deer and lots of types of birds. The waterfall is relaxing and the patio is a great place to hang out. It’s well located and very well appointed with everything you need for an easy, fun getaway. The host is delightful and extremely responsive. We can’t wait to return!

  • Nick M.

    Submitted Aug 31, 2024

    Stayed Jun 23, 2024

    We've stayed at this VRBO several times and have enjoyed it each time.

  • Amy F.

    Submitted Aug 26, 2024

    Stayed Aug 17, 2024

    This was our second time renting the house. Location is excellent and house is just right for our family. Highly recommend.

  • Mary L.

    Submitted Aug 7, 2024

    Stayed Jul 31, 2024

    We loved our stay!

  • Karissa B.

    Submitted May 31, 2024

    Stayed May 24, 2024

    My boyfriend and I came for MDW and had a great time. The place is very clean which is always important to me! The bed was very comfy. All the vhs movies were fun on the rainy nights. We loved the outdoor fireplace and seeing the stars. Just check yourself for ticks as we had a couple on us after walking the trail!

  • heidi c.

    Submitted May 25, 2024

    Stayed May 18, 2024

    Very clean, comfortable, well stocked with everything you need/want, owner communication was easy, & check in was a breeze. Highly recommend!

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