Waters End Cottage: Lake Michigan Waterfront

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8.6Excellent
(28 Ratings)
"Cozy, quiet, pet-friendly house with gorgeous views of Lake Michigan. Pictures of property are accurate!"
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8.6 / 10
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Cottage in Door County, WI

4 guests · 2 bedrooms · 1 bath

Reasons to book

Guests love it hereGuests give this property a top rating
Great for petsBring all your friends and family, even the furry ones
Top-tier experienceA high end property in this area

About this cottage rental

Summary:

Welcome to this newly updated, stylish lakeside cottage at Waters End, hosted by Simple Life Rentals! With 2 bedrooms, 1.5 bathrooms, living room, dining space, and full kitchen, the family friendly house provides guests with all the comforts of home in an amazing setting right on the water.



The Space:

Enjoy the quiet serenity and amazing views of Lake Michigan from the private waterfront, the furnished deck, fire pit or bench swing. Experience the beautiful sunrises and incredible night skies that Door County has to offer.



If you’re looking for a peaceful getaway, a convenient home for fishing, or other adventures throughout the peninsula, this is the spot. Guests will enjoy private lakefront property access, including the pier that belongs to Waters End Cottage. This home is a 5-minute walk to a perfect shallow-water family beach or a short drive from downtown Sister Bay, where you will find great shopping, restaurants, beach, kayak/boat rentals, sailing and boat charters, and much more!



Property Features:

+ Waterfront property on Lake Michigan

+ Lake Michigan pier access

+ Dog friendly - 2 maximum dogs permitted

+ Fire pit

+ Deck with lake views

+ Wi-Fi (due to the rural nature of the area, internet and cell service can be spotty)

+ 1 TV (living room) with Roku Live TV + STARZ + Peacock TV provided + several streaming apps available for guests to use your own login credentials

+ Window AC unit (living room) and Baseboard heat

+ 2 parking spots in driveway

+ Blu-Ray/DVD player and video library

+ 1 box fan

+ Books and games for guest's enjoyment



Door County Tourism Zone Commission Permit #32-56-2623-07



Sleeping Accommodations:

-Bedroom 1: includes Queen bed, hangers, extra pillows and blankets and blinds

-Bedroom 2: includes Full size bed, hangers, extra pillows and blankets and blinds

-Living Room: includes a pull-out sofa bed (Queen)



Bathrooms:

-Bathroom 1: Full bathroom includes a shower tub combo + hair dryer

-Bathroom 2: Half bathroom



Outdoor Space:

-Fire pit (please bring local firewood)

-Two benches

-Bench swing

-Patio table with 4 chairs

-Charcoal grill (please bring charcoal)



Water Access:

+ Pier area belongs to the property

+ 1 boat allowed (only) to moor at dock

+ Property is .5 mile from Sand Bay Town Park, which offers a shallow sand beach, swings, BBQ's and in winter is a great place to begin cross-country skiing



Home Truths:

-No boat launch

-Rocky shoreline

-Water is swimmable but not suitable for children, a family friendly beach is close by.

-No washer or dryer



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



Your well-behaved dogs are allowed. This property allows up to 2 dogs. There is an additional fee collected at booking.



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



Other Things to Note:

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).

Amenities

Non-smoking
Pets allowed
Family friendly

Map of Door County, WI


Ratings and reviews

8.6 / 10
Excellent(28 Ratings)
10 / 10Outstanding·Sep 2025
Cozy, quiet, pet-friendly house with gorgeous views of Lake Michigan. Pictures of property are accurate!
10 / 10Outstanding·Sep 2025
Nice spot at the end of the road. Quiet and peaceful. The house was clean and comfortable, and the host was very responsive. The people before us left coffee grounds in the maker which got moldy - kinda gross, but not the end of the world.
10 / 10Outstanding·Aug 2025
Clean place in a quiet part of Door County
6 / 10Average·Sep 2023
Overall it was ok I was disappointed with the bed linen they were dark sheets and dog hair and human hair were on them! I’m assuming they were clean just dryer problems I hope so!!

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FAQs

Is parking included with this cottage?

Parking is not specified as an available amenity at Waters End Cottage: Lake Michigan Waterfront. For more information, we encourage you to contact the property about where to park.

Is there a pool at this cottage?

We didn’t find pool listed as an amenity for this cottage. It may be worth double checking if a pool is important for your stay.

Is Waters End Cottage: Lake Michigan Waterfront pet friendly?

Yes! This cottage is pet-friendly. For more information, we recommend contacting the booking provider about animal policies.

What amenities are available at Waters End Cottage: Lake Michigan Waterfront?

We found 3 amenities for this rental. This includes non-smoking, pets allowed, and family friendly.


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