Updated Door County Lake House | Sunsets, Fire Pit, Family-Friendly

Sturgeon Bay, Wisconsin
$630 avg/night Minimum Stay 2 Nights
Bed 2

Bed

Bath 2

Bath

Home Private Vacation Home

Property Type

Sleep 4

Max Sleeps

Night 2 nights

Min Stay

Welcome to Thenell's Beach House, hosted by Simple Life Rentals! This fully remodeled two-story waterfront home is conveniently located between Sturgeon Bay and Egg Harbor, approximately 5 miles north of Sturgeon Bay and 1 mile south of George Pinney County Park (Stone Quarry) and a public boat launch. Gorgeous views of the bay await you in this home that sleeps 4 (reduced from 6 due to a Village ordinance on 8/27/25, please reach out to us with questions).

Enjoy the sunset views fromthe home or the large deck overlooking the water. You will have panoramic views of Potawatomi State Park and the Sherwood Point Lighthouse. You can hear the waves lapping the shore as you cozy up around the fire pit. There is plenty of space for the kids to run and play outdoors. It has a semi-private beach shared with Thenell's Cottage next door.

Thenell's Cottage is a great additional rental option if you are looking for additional space to sleep up to 4. We welcome groups; feel free to reach out to us to book both places!

Property Features:
+ Waterviews
+ Beach access
+ Large deck with patio table and 4 chairs
+ Fire pit and 4 chairs (please bring local firewood)
+ Grill
+ Located in the heart of Sturgeon Bay
+ Fully updated, modern home
+ Central A/C and Heat
+ Wifi: supports Zoom meetings
+ 1 Smart TV with Roku for streaming (located in the living room)
+ Fully stocked kitchen including coffee grinder, crockpot, and everything listed under amenities
+ Room in driveway for a boat trailer

Sleeping Accommodations:
Bedroom 1 - 2nd floor, King bed, sleeps 2, hangers
Bedroom 2 - 2nd floor, Queen bed and 2 XL twin beds
Living Room- Queen Sofa Sleeper, 1st Floor
Away Room- 1 Full Sofa Sleeper, 1st Floor

Bathrooms:
Bathroom 1- Full bathroom with walk-in shower, 1st Floor
Bathroom 2- Full bathroom with shower + tub, 2nd Floor

Water Access:
+ Easy beach access, 1 minute walk from the home
+ Swimming conditions: Protected shallow water + Beach is a little rocky and great for swimming
+ Shoreline: Rocky shoreline with gentle slope to the water. Water shoes are recommended.
+ Water Depth: To 6+ ft depth at 150 ft from shoreline
Note: There is no dock on the property.

A bar and grill restaurant is within walking distance of the cottage. Enjoy a tranquil getaway just minutes from the many attractions Door County has to offer.

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:
This is a quiet community with residential neighbors. This home is geared towards quiet family vacations. Due to the proximity of neighbors, we cannot accommodate loud parties, including bachelor, bachelorette, or other rowdy gatherings.

Door County Tourism Zone Commission Permit #33-56-0063-07

Please be aware that you must sign a terms and conditions agreement, which will be sent to you separately, to finalize your reservation.

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

Feature Features

  • PETS

    No Pets Allowed
  • DINING

    Dining Table
  • 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)
  • BEDROOM

    2 Bedrooms Bed Sheets Provided
  • GENERAL

    Unit Size: 1800 Sq Ft (167 Sq M)
  • KITCHEN

    Coffee/tea Maker Cookware/dishes/utensils Dishwasher Microwave Oven Stovetop Toaster
  • LAUNDRY

    Laundry Facilities Near Laundromat Washing Machine And Dryer
  • PARKING

    Car Recommended Onsite Parking
  • INTERNET

    Free WiFi
  • OUTDOORS

    Balcony Barbecue Grill Firepit Garden
  • BATHROOMS

    2 Bathrooms Hair Dryer Towels Provided
  • LANGS SPOKEN

    English
  • THINGS TO DO

    Fishing Nearby Golf Nearby Hiking Nearby Hunting Nearby Marina Nearby Sailing Nearby Water Tubing Nearby Windsurfing Nearby Winery Tours Nearby
  • ENTERTAINMENT

    Smart TV With Cable/satellite Service
  • LIVING SPACES

    Living Room
  • CLIMATE CONTROL

    Air Conditioning Heating
  • LOCATION HIGHLIGHTS

    In A Rural Location Near A Hospital On The Waterfront
  • SERVICES AND CONVENIENCES

    Limited Housekeeping
  • SUITABILITY/ACCESSIBILITY

    Smoke-free Property

CheckIn Check-in : 04:00 PM CheckOut Check-out : 10:00 AM
No Wheelchair No smoking No pets Children allowed
Occupancy Max occupancy : 4

Map Map

School District Rates & Availability

Review Review

  • Julia D.

    Submitted Nov 5, 2025

    Stayed Oct 23, 2025

    The location was great, and the house was lovely. We did not lack for anything.

  • Linda R.

    Submitted Sep 10, 2025

    Stayed Sep 4, 2025

    The property was very clean. Looks like newly renovated. Very good location from downtown Sturgeon Bay. Very spacious. Beds semi comfy. The place was great, highly recommended, would stay there again.

  • suzanne a.

    Submitted Sep 2, 2025

    Stayed Jul 16, 2025

    Lovely new home with bay sunsets. Perfect families and

  • Virginia H.

    Submitted Aug 28, 2025

    Stayed Aug 26, 2025

    Beautiful spacious home with great deck facing the water & large yard. Beautiful sunsets. Clean and modern. It was easy to get to all attractions & we appreciated being in a quiet & less congested area. Could use updated fry pans & a fan or two. The entry keypad failed to work on 2nd day but thankfully the mgmt company responded quickly. Highly recommend!

  • Jessi F.

    Submitted Aug 17, 2025

    Stayed Aug 12, 2025

    This house and property are beautiful. Check in was very smooth. Everything was just as described and as the pictures showed. Kitchen is very nice and well stocked with cooking utensils, dishes, etc. Beautiful lake views from the deck and you can walk right to the water’s edge too.

  • Tina K.

    Submitted Aug 10, 2025

    Stayed Aug 7, 2025

    Great location right near the bay with a view of the bay from the back deck. Decorated well. We had a group of 4 and had more than enough space. Drove a short distance to Egg Harbor for a day of shopping, lunch and massage, while my husband and son went on a private fishing excursion. Caught some salmon. They had so much fun!The next day, we drove the opposite direction into town (Sturgeon Bay) for more shopping. Literally endless places to eat, shop, get smoothies, coffee, or grab a drink within a short drive. Our host was great to communicate with and always responded within a short amount of time. Great house. Great host. Great location.

  • Jacey N.

    Submitted Jul 27, 2025

    Stayed Jul 23, 2025

    Great location, house was clean, hosts communication was excellent. Would definitely stay again!

  • Submitted Jun 22, 2025

    Stayed Jun 18, 2025

    Everything you need to have a great time with your family. Everything seemed brand new! Responsive property owners. Highly recommend.

  • Matthew M.

    Submitted Nov 6, 2024

    Stayed Oct 12, 2024

    House worked great for our family of 5. Great location.

  • lynn F.

    Submitted Oct 23, 2024

    Stayed Oct 19, 2024

    Our vrbo was everything we hoped for and more. Definitely planning on coming back for a family get together next time? open concept with private spaces so clean and up to date finishes the view was incredible only wish we could have a stayed longer!!

  • Jeanne E.

    Submitted Sep 3, 2024

    Stayed Aug 22, 2024

    Our friends from Arizona wanted to hike indoor County. I am so happy we found Thennel’s Beach House. It was perfect. Clean. Well equipped kitchen & fabulous sunsets. Our only comment would be: we were there during a very hot time so greatly appreciated the AC. It would be helpful if there were some ceiling fans in the bedrooms to help circulate the air. Other than that, it was perfect.! Jeanne

  • Rhett Z.

    Submitted Sep 2, 2024

    Stayed Aug 30, 2024

    We loved it. It was perfect for our little Labor Day Weekend getaway. Views are awesome and the water is right there!

  • Kristina T.

    Submitted Jul 12, 2024

    Stayed Jul 8, 2024

    Everything about our stay was great! The house was extremely clean and comfortable. The bay view was beautiful and the location was perfect for our needs. Would love to return in the future!

  • Cheryl L.

    Submitted Jun 20, 2024

    Stayed Jun 9, 2024

    Loved the quiet location and it was very clean. We wanted a waterfront location and this worked well. The only thing we did not realize is there is another small property right in front on the water that has the water access. There wasn't anyone staying there so we were thankful we could sit along the water by the smaller VRBO home. Wonderful, responsive hosts!

  • Maya S.

    Submitted May 28, 2024

    Stayed May 25, 2024

    Very nice clean, newly remodeled

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$630+
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