Waterfront Home in Sturgeon Bay, Door County | Cottage in Sturgeon Bay

9.0 (22 Reviews) |   4 Bedrooms  3 Bathrooms  9 Guests
Idlewild Cottage | Waterfront Home in Sturgeon Bay, Door County

4 Bedroom Cottage in Idlewild, Sturgeon Bay

Embark on your next Door County adventure at Owl's Nest, brought to you by Simple Life Rentals! Nestled at the end of a secluded road, this private year-round retreat boasts 185 feet of rugged lakefront along Sand Bay (on the Green Bay side of Lake Michigan). Embrace the tranquility of a wooded lakeside haven, flanked by neighbors on just one side, offering the ultimate setting for unwinding and rejuvenating.
With 4 bedrooms and three full baths, this home invites family gatherings to create cherished memories. In winter, watch ice fishing right from the comfort of home. Come summer, bask in the sun on the dock or unwind in the expansive screened-in porch. Bring along your kayaks or canoes and set sail from the shore to explore the bay's wonders at your leisure.
We recommend Wave Pointe marina, which is right next to the public boat launch as it offers daily slip rentals as well as a swimming pool. This marina is just 4.6 miles away.
Property Features:
+ 185' Waterfront on Sand Bay
+ Great outdoor areas including 6 Patio Chairs
+ Large screened in porch during summer
+ Fire pit (please bring local firewood)
+ Gas Grill
+ Outdoor Games: Bean bags, Yardzee, Croquet
+ Wi-Fi (due to the rural nature of Door County, WIFI and cell phone coverage and service can vary)
+ 1 Samsung Smart TV w/Blu Ray Player in main living area. Guests can log into own streaming services
+ Washer, dryer, iron, ironing Board
+ Books and games
+ Gas Fireplace
+ Filtered drinking water faucet by Culligan
+ Fully equipped kitchen (see amenities)
Sleeping Accommodations:
Bedroom 1: Main Level, King size bed, ceiling fan, hangers, extra pillows and blankets
Bedroom 2: Main Level, 3- twin size beds, room-darkening shades, hangers, extra pillows and blankets
Bedroom 3: Upper Level, 1 Full size bed and 1 Twin size bed, TV (not a smart TV but can connect gaming equipment), hangers, extra pillows and blankets
Bedroom 4: Upper Level, Queen size bed, ceiling fan, hangers, extra pillows and blankets
Bathrooms:
Bathroom 1: Main Level, Full w/ Shower, Hair Dryer
Bathroom 2: Main Level, Full w/ Shower, Hair Dryer
Bathroom 3: Upper Level, Full w/ Shower tub combo, Hair Dryer
Water Access:
- Rocky shoreline, Shallow rocky area where you can wade into the water near the dock. Water is shallow off the dock, maybe 4-5 ft deep at the end of the dock but varies
- Dock installation dates vary
- Dock is not suitable for docking a boat or any other watercraft due to the frequent high winds and waves in the bay.
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:
No Air Conditioning
This home is located in a quiet community with neighbors and is geared toward quiet family vacations. Due to the proximity of neighbors, we cannot accommodate reunions, bachelor or bachelorette parties or other rowdy gatherings.
This property is equipped with a decibel monitoring sensor located inside and outside of the home.
Door County Tourism Zone Commission Permit #27-56-2622-07
Please be aware that you must sign a terms and conditions agreement, which will be sent to you separately, to finalize your reservation.

Waterfront Home in Sturgeon Bay, Door County is located in Idlewild. Waterfront Home in Sturgeon Bay, Door County provides accommodation, featuring Fireplace/Heating, Entertainment, Sports/Activities, among other amenities. This Cottage features Fireplace/Heating, Entertainment, Sports/Activities, to make your stay a comfortable one.

Waterfront Home in Sturgeon Bay, Door County has 4 Bedrooms , 3 Bathrooms, and max occupancy of 9 people. The minimum rental for this property is 1 nights, but this can change depending on the season you plan on staying. Previous guests have given good rated it, and VRBO labeled it a top-rated Cottage because of the excellent services rendered by the owner or manager of this Cottage, and has consistently provided great experiences for their guests. Most families or guests that use it recommend it to their friends and some of them are repeat guests. Cottage has a friendly neighborhood, and the Idlewild has interesting places to visit. If you want to learn more about the Cottage in Idlewild, such as places to visit and things to do nearby, you can check below to learn more.

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Amenities

Parking
Pool
Balcony/Terrace
Security/Safety
Sports/Activities
Bedding/Linens
Wellness Facilities
Fireplace/Heating
Entertainment
Barbecue/Outdoor Cooking
Child Friendly
Internet
Kitchen
Laundry

Facility Overview

Air Conditioner
  • Heating
Bathrooms
  • Towels provided
  • Hair dryer
  • 3 bathrooms
Bedroom
  • Bed sheets provided
  • 4 bedrooms
  • Dining table
  • Living room
  • Fireplace
Kitchen
  • Stovetop
  • Spices
  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Dishwasher
  • Microwave
  • Oven
  • Toaster
  • Cookware/dishes/utensils
Laundry
  • Near laundromat
  • Washing machine and dryer
  • Laundry facilities
Parking
  • Onsite parking
  • Onsite parking options include a garage
  • Car recommended
Pet Friendly
  • No pets allowed
Accessibility
  • Smoke-free property
Activities
  • Sledding nearby
  • Ice skating nearby
  • Water tubing nearby
  • Hiking/biking trails nearby
  • Fishing nearby
  • Marina nearby
  • Sailing nearby
  • Jet skiing nearby
  • Hunting nearby
Entertainment
  • Books
  • Games
  • DVD player
General
  • Unit size: 1963 sq ft (182 sq m)
  • English
  • Near a hospital
  • In a rural location
  • On the waterfront
Guest Services
  • Travel crib
  • Highchair
  • Limited housekeeping
Internet
  • Free WiFi
Outdoors
  • Gas grill
  • Firepit
  • Patio
Security/Safety
  • Smoke detector installed (host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property)
  • Carbon monoxide detector installed (host has indicated there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property)
Spa
  • Pool

Policies

Check-in
Check-in time starts at 4:00 pm minimum check-in age: 25
Check-out
Check-out before 10:00 am
Child Policy
Children are welcome.
Event Policy
No events allowed
Pet Policy
Pets not allowed
Smoking Policy
Smoking is not permitted

Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card, or cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges host has indicated there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property onsite parties or group events are strictly prohibited special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed this property has outdoor spaces, such as balconies, patios, terraces which may not be suitable for children; if you have concerns, we recommend contacting the property prior to your arrival to confirm they can accommodate you in a suitable room this property is managed through our partner, vrbo. you will receive an email from vrbo with a link to a vrbo account, where you can change or cancel your reservation

Reviews

Raghav K.
Jun 30, 2025 09:20:03 AM
Review Score:   6
Summary: the property was dated, was at the end of the road next to the forest. the backyard was not very well kept and overall the property needs some love. the lake view though from the backyard (and from the sunroom and one of the bedrooms) was amazing!we booked it fairly late, and we planned to spend time out of the house most of the day, so was not as much of an issue for us.wrt kitchen - the bare minimum things were there - Oil, salt and pepper. pots, pans, glasses, utensils were all there, so no issue. water had a weird small- i am unsure if this is generally true in the area or was specific to the house, so i cant add any more context on it.target was 10 mins drive away, so was sturgeon bay. the rental company was responsive on email when the wifi broke, but it was time for us to leave, so wasn’t much that could have been done.overall did the job, though i won’t stay here again.
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