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Downtown Sister Bay Cottage (walk to everything), Open Year Round.

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Exterior
Smart TV, fireplace, video games, DVD player
Property grounds
Interior
Fridge, microwave, oven, stovetop

Reviews

9.8 out of 10
Exceptional

Entire home

4 bedrooms3 bathroomsSleeps 12223 sq m

Popular amenities

  • Dryer
  • Washer
  • Fireplace
  • Kitchen
  • Barbecue grill

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About this property

Entire place

You'll have the entire home to yourself and will only share it with other guests in your party.

Downtown Sister Bay Cottage (walk to everything), Open Year Round.

The Cotter Cottage is a perfect vacation rental for those who want to be walking distance to all of the action of downtown Sister Bay. A 5 minute walk gets you to the public beach, Al Johnson's Swedish Restaurant, Wild Tomato, Sister Bay Bowl, Husby's and all of your other favorite Sister Bay locales. The cottage is great for a single family that wants to have room to spread out or three families that want to split a rental to save on hotel costs and have all of the amenities of a home.

The cottage has 3 bedrooms with queen beds (two with attached bathrooms) and 3 total bathrooms. In addition is has a large 'bunk room' with 3 full over full bunk beds and a full size futon. The cottage has a fully stocked kitchen, a dining table that seats 10 with an additional adjacent eating area that seats 4, washer and dryer access, a large living room with a 55 inch flat screen TV and multiple streaming channels/WiFi. There is an additional seating area next to the dining table with a smaller TV with Direct TV and a TV in the bunk room with an Xbox 360.

For those of you who bring your boats and wave runners, the house is next door to the boat launch parking lot. The driveway is large enough for you store a boat/trailer in addition to several cars. The house is also a 3 minute walk to the Marina to rent a boat from Sister Bay Boat Rental.

Property manager

Brandon Cotter

Languages

English

Property amenities

Beach

  • Beach loungers

Internet

  • Available in the cottage: WiFi

Parking and transport

  • Car required
  • Onsite parking options include a garage

Kitchen

  • Blender
  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Cookware, dishware, and utensils
  • Dishwasher
  • Electric kettle
  • Hob
  • Microwave
  • Oven
  • Paper towels
  • Refrigerator
  • Spices
  • Toaster

Dining

  • Dining table

Bedrooms

  • 4 bedrooms
  • Bedsheets provided
  • Sofa bed

Bathroom

  • 3 bathrooms
  • Bathtub or shower
  • Hair dryer
  • Shower
  • Soap
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels provided

Living spaces

  • Dining table
  • Fireplace
  • Living room
  • Wood stove

Entertainment

  • Books
  • DVD player
  • Games
  • Smart TV with cable/satellite channels
  • Stereo
  • Video games

Outdoor areas

  • Barbecue grill
  • Firepit
  • Garden
  • Outdoor furniture
  • Patio

Laundry

  • Laundry facilities
  • Washer/dryer

Work spaces

  • Desk
  • Desk chair

Comfort

  • Air conditioning
  • Heating

Pets

  • No pets allowed

Suitability/Accessibility

  • Smoke-free property

Services and conveniences

  • Iron/ironing board

Location highlights

  • In the city centre
  • Near the bay
  • Near the marina

Things to do

  • Birdwatching nearby
  • Cycling nearby
  • Fishing nearby
  • Golfing nearby
  • Hiking/biking trails nearby
  • Horseback riding nearby
  • Sledding nearby
  • Swimming nearby

Safety features

  • Carbon monoxide detector (host has indicated there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property)
  • Smoke detector (host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property)
  • First aid kit
  • Fire extinguisher
  • Deadbolt lock

General

  • Garden
  • Unit size: 2,400 square feet

Policies

Check-in

Check-in time starts at 4:00 PM
Contactless check-in and check-out are available
Minimum check-in age - 25

Check-out

Check-out before 10:00 AM
Contactless check-out

Special check-in instructions

You will receive an email from the host with check-in and check-out instructions

Pets

Pets not allowed

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome

Events

No events allowed

Smoking

Smoking is not permitted

Important information

You need to know

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
Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed
On-site parties or group events are strictly prohibited
Host has indicated that there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property
Host has indicated that there is a smoke detector on the property
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher, a first aid kit and a deadlock
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

We should mention

A car is required for transport to and from this property

Property is also known as

Downtown Sister Bay Cottage Sleeps 15 Open Year Round

About the area

Map
Sister Bay, WI

What's nearby

  • Sister Bay Marina - 3 min walk - 0.3 km
  • Waterfront Park - 7 min walk - 0.6 km
  • Sister Bay Beach - 10 min walk - 0.9 km
  • Pirate's Cove Adventure Golf - 3 min drive - 1.8 km
  • Peninsula State Park - 13 min drive - 11.2 km

Getting around

  • Green Bay, WI (GRB-Austin Straubel Intl.) - 103 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Wild Tomato Sister Bay - ‬8 min walk
  • ‪Al Johnson's Swedish Restaurant & Butik - ‬7 min walk
  • ‪Husby's Food & Spirits - ‬11 min walk
  • ‪Sip - ‬6 min drive
  • ‪Twelve Eleven Wine Bar + Provisions - ‬3 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Downtown Sister Bay Cottage (walk to everything), Open Year Round. pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

What time is check-in at Downtown Sister Bay Cottage (walk to everything), Open Year Round.?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Downtown Sister Bay Cottage (walk to everything), Open Year Round.?

Checkout is at 10:00 AM.

Where is Downtown Sister Bay Cottage (walk to everything), Open Year Round. located?

Located in the centre of Sister Bay, this family-friendly cottage is within a 5-minute walk of Sister Bay Marina and Lake Michigan. Waterfront Park and Sister Bay Beach are also within 15 minutes.

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Downtown Sister Bay Cottage (walk to everything), Open Year Round. Reviews

Reviews

9.8

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 59 out of 70 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 10 out of 70 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 1 out of 70 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 70 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 70 reviews

9.2/10

Cleanliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Gail M.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Spacious home with a great location

My family and I loved the location of this spacious home. Well equipped with comfortable beds, it was perfect for our group. Already booked a stay for next summer!
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

james a.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Family trip

Loved the location, Cottage was big enough
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

SANDY Y.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Great location

Wedding in Ellison Bay, 7minutes away. Only wish there was a bathroom in the upstairs, other than that it was great!
Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Sheri K.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Sheri Kumar

The location was great!
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Debra H.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Fantastic location!

Everything we needed to have a comfortable and fun stay. The owner was very helpful with questions about the area. Will definitely come back 👍😊
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2023

10/10 Excellent

Sue W.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Weekend gathering

The owner was very responsive when we had any questions while we were there. Will stay here again!
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2020

10/10 Excellent

Brent V., Fall River, Wisconsin USA

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Family Fall Trip around Wisconsin

Enjoyed Door County and our stay. Every year we find a place in Wisconsin to get to know Wisconsin and it’s beauty. It was very nice and big home. Close to downtown easy walk.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2023

10/10 Excellent

Debbie P.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Great place!

We were thrilled with the house. It’s huge! The kids loved the bunk beds and the game room. Great location as well. We’ll definitely be back!
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2019

10/10 Excellent

Carla L.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

PERFECT!!

Perfect place. Lots of room, seating, entertainment, supplies. I even noticed plenty of little kid items, potty chairs, high chairs etc. Beds were super comfy. Very clean which is a must.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

Jeanne C.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Perfect location and space

Plenty of room for our 3 families to spread out and enjoy our annual week together. Biking to the beach and playground was a daily hit with the little ones and walkability to food and bar favorites was a hit with the grown ups! The lower level area was fun too with a nightly match of the game. We will be back!
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Tia Z.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

12/10 would recommend

This house is perfect for staying with a group. Had no complaints about anything. Pictures don’t do the house justice. I would 100% book this house again!
Stayed 2 nights in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

Susan S.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Quick family getaway

This is an excellent location and would be great for a big family or multiple families. Lots of sleeping options, lots of gathering spaces, well stocked kitchen, great fire pit area outside. Walking distance to most of the Sister Bay attractions and short drive to neigboring cities. The property was very clean and well maintained. Lots of games, toys for kids
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

Amanda Y.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Girls weekend

The Cotter cottage was everything we needed and more! It was the perfect size for our girls trip to celebrate our beautiful bride! The location was perfect, easy walk to town but tucked away for it to feel secluded and has a nice size private yard with ample parking. Brandon is a great host and was easy to work with and commune with. We will definitely be back but maybe next time with our family.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2023

6/10 Okay

kim b.

Liked: Check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
It was not what we expected, it was more of a kids or family set up. This was an adult getaway and we were all taken back with having to " make our beds" on arrival. It was not conducive to adults
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

John & Tina S.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Great location, close to everything Sister Bay has to offer!

We visited the area with our adult children and grandchildren - this house was perfect for us! The location is great - quiet, but yet within an easy walk to everything Sister Bay has to offer. Owner was very responsive to communication House was well equipped with household items to eat-in or cook-out. It would have been nice to have some cabinet space to put our food items in, but not a deal-breaker. We didn't use the gas grill, but did enjoy sitting around the firepit. Beds were very comfortable. 2 bedrooms have attached bathrooms that are pretty small, but the rest of the home is spacious. The large dining table was great as well. Definitely recommend this VRBO and would stay again!
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2024

8/10 Good

Marty B.

Liked: Check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Great Location, Met Our Needs

The location of this house was great, we were within walking of Main street Sister Bay. The bathrooms and kitchen were clean, the floors may not have been cleaned/mopped prior to our visit. Upon arrival, we had trouble opening the key lockbox, but called the owner, Brandon, and he returned our call right away and gave us instructions. We didn't spend a whole lot of time in the house as we were out exploring Door County, but it met all our needs. I would recommend it to anyone looking for a basic house that was is in a good location and affordable. And the host was very responsive.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2023

8/10 Good

gmthoma5 T.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

damage deposit

not received damage/security deposit
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2020

10/10 Excellent

Michelle W., Beloit, WI

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Fantastic Stay

We enjoyed a long weekend with friends and family (6 total) to decompress and have some Door County fun. The house is larger than the pictures show. We ran into a shower head issue the first morning in the main bathroom. No flow at all. I contacted Brandon and he immediately replied. I volunteered to purchase a new shower head and we installed it quickly. Brandon reimbursed me immediately via Zelle....fantastic response! The only odd thing we encountered was that we had to place the fitted and regular sheets on the beds. It wasn't a big deal to me, just the first time I have encountered this at a rental home. I would highly recommend this home to anyone. Thanks Cotter family for allowing the use of your home!
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2023

10/10 Excellent

Catherine A.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Great location near downtown Sister Bay with lots of room

This property is in a great location. It's in walking distance of downtown Sister Bay and the lake. Exceptionally stocked with paper products, kitchen/cooking needs, towels, and bedding. Plenty of dining and living room seating, along with many beds, make it excellent for a bigger group. There were 8 adults in our group, and we felt like we had enough room to relax and be comfortable. The three full bathrooms were perfect for our larger group. Just be aware that the two bathrooms, that are within the bedrooms, are quite small. Overall we had an awesome stay and the owner was very quick to answer the few questions we had.
Stayed 5 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Steven S.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Pleasant stay

We had a very peaceful stay in a beautiful part of the world. Highly recommend after Labor Day here to avoid the crowds. Downtown Sister Bay is very convenient to all the sights and services in Sister Bay.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

David T., Green Bay, WI

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Deer Hunt 2023

Five guys up to enjoy the deer opener. The house accommodations worked perfectly for our group.
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2023

10/10 Excellent

Darlene C.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Cotter Cottage Stupendous Experience

I enjoyed staying at the Cotter Cottage with my 2 girl friend's!! The house is walking distance from town so it was very conventent to walk to the restaurants & the beach. The house is big with plenty comfortable accommidating places to sleep. The beds that we used were very comfortable! The house was very clean and had a lot of additional items to utilize for guests, like a cooler, and a wagon for kids or to carry items to the beach. It is perfect for a large family gathering with small children. Yet, it definitely worked for us because it was so close to town & all 3 of us had our own bathrooms which was really nice. Brandon the owner was very informative & let me know of any issues that arouse prior to my stay & solved them very quickly. There was a very detailed information packet about what is expected from guess who stay at the cottage which was very helpful! It should be understood that everyone should be respectful of the property they rent as it is someone's charist home that they are gracious allowing people they don't know stay at the property. I would definitely rent this house again!!
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Angela M.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Highly recommended!

Great location, 1 block from the main road. Quiet neighborhood. Home was well furnished. Host was helpful and very quick to reply.
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Mary Jo A.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Cotter Cottage

Great location, roomy house. My group really enjoyed our stay! The shuffle board table was a hit!
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2022

8/10 Good

Renee R.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Loved the house!

My friends and I stayed at the Cotter Cottage in Sister Bay and we LOVED the house! You are basically in downtown Sister Bay, within walking distance of the marina and restaurants. The location is perfect. We’ve stayed in plenty of rented homes in Door County and this is our favorite place so far. The house is huge! Roomy kitchen, plenty of room in the downstairs living room to have a movie night, and the bedrooms were near each other but still private (besides the bunk bedroom located on the other side of the house.) There are neighbors close by but the house is secluded by trees. We enjoyed using the firepit on a chilly fall night. The owners, Brandon and Maria, are very quick to reply to any messages while staying at the home, they are wonderful hosts - and we hope to be back next year!
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2022