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Sister Bay Door County Private Vacation Paradise

Lakefront holiday home with kitchen and patio

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3 bedrooms, iron/ironing board, travel cot, WiFi
Smart TV, DVD player, books
Dining
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Dovetail Acres offers a warm and inviting log home retreat, where you can unwind in a hammock or explore Door County's many cultural activities. Enjoy coffee on the deck watching songbirds, picnic under apple trees, and end the day with a campfire.

Reviews

9.8 out of 10
Exceptional

Entire home

3 bedrooms2 bathrooms139 sq m

Popular amenities

  • Parking available
  • Barbecue grill
  • Kitchen
  • Outdoor space
  • Air conditioning

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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.

Sister Bay Door County Private Vacation Paradise

Wisconsin's premier vacation destination on the Door County peninsula welcomes guests to this outstanding dovetail log home. Conveniently located just outside the quaint village of Sister Bay, visitors enjoy a peaceful relaxed setting for their Door County vacation or weekend getaway. Whether communing with nature from the comfort of a hammock or exploring the many cultural and recreational activities Door County has to offer, this is the perfect place.

Newly constructed of native white cedar, this hand-hewn, dovetail jointed, log home combines plenty of windows and open space with an abundance of hand-crafted detail to create a warm, inviting setting. The house is tastefully decorated, the bathrooms well appointed, and the kitchen fully-equipped.

You can enjoy coffee watching the songbirds and catch a sunrise from the decks, picnic and siesta among the apple trees, enjoy wine and sunset dinner on the screen porch, and end the day with a campfire. This is all possible at Dovetail Acres, an unique Door County Retreat.

We invite you to enjoy the hospitality of Dovetail Acres and to discover the wonder of Door County from the comfort of our vacation log home.

Dovetail Acres... Door County's distinctive vacation destination.

Keywords: Log House

Property amenities

Beach

  • Beach nearby

Ski

  • Cross-country skiing nearby

Internet

  • Available in the house: WiFi

Parking and transport

  • Car required
  • Parking on site

Kitchen

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

Dining

  • Dining table

Bedrooms

  • 3 bedrooms
  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

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

Living spaces

  • Dining table
  • Living room
  • Separate dining area

Entertainment

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

Outdoor areas

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

Laundry

  • Laundromat nearby

Comfort

  • Air conditioning
  • Heating

Pets

  • No pets allowed

Suitability/Accessibility

  • Smoke-free property

Services and conveniences

  • Iron/ironing board

Location highlights

  • In a rural location
  • In a village
  • Near a health/beauty spa
  • Near a hospital
  • Near the marina
  • On a lake
  • On the waterfront

Things to do

  • Birdwatching nearby
  • Ecotours nearby
  • Fishing nearby
  • Golfing nearby
  • Hiking/biking trails nearby
  • Horseback riding nearby
  • Hunting nearby
  • Jet skiing nearby
  • Kayaking nearby
  • Motor boating nearby
  • Mountain biking nearby
  • Parasailing nearby
  • Sailing nearby
  • Scuba diving nearby
  • Snorkelling nearby
  • Swimming nearby
  • Theme park nearby
  • Water skiing nearby
  • Water tubing nearby
  • Wildlife walks nearby
  • Windsurfing nearby
  • Winery tours 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)
  • Fire extinguisher
  • Deadbolt lock

General

  • Garden
  • Unit size: 1,500 square feet

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Policies

Check-in

Check-in time starts at 2:30 PM
Minimum check-in age - 18

Check-out

Check-out before 10:30 AM

Special check-in instructions

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

Rules

During the months of July and August, Dovetail Acres is only available by the week, from Saturday to Saturday.

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 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

Sister Bay Door County Private Vacation Paradise Sister Bay

About the area

Map
Sister Bay, WI

What's nearby

  • Pirate's Cove Adventure Golf - 3 min drive - 2.6 km
  • Sister Bay Beach - 3 min drive - 3.3 km
  • Waterfront Park - 3 min drive - 3.3 km
  • Sister Bay Marina - 4 min drive - 3.6 km
  • Peninsula State Park - 9 min drive - 7.3 km

Getting around

  • Green Bay, WI (GRB-Austin Straubel Intl.) - 100 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Al Johnson's Swedish Restaurant & Butik - ‬3 min drive
  • ‪Stabbur Beer Garden - ‬3 min drive
  • ‪Wilson's Restaurant & Ice Cream Parlor - ‬5 min drive
  • ‪Husby's Food & Spirits - ‬2 min drive
  • ‪Wild Tomato - ‬3 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Sister Bay Door County Private Vacation Paradise pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

What time is check-in at Sister Bay Door County Private Vacation Paradise?

Check-in begins at 2:30 PM.

What time is check-out at Sister Bay Door County Private Vacation Paradise?

Checkout is at 10:30 AM.

Where is Sister Bay Door County Private Vacation Paradise located?

This family-friendly Sister Bay holiday home is located on the waterfront, within 1 mi (2 km) of Corner of the Past Museum, Pirate's Cove Adventure Golf and Bay Ridge Golf Course. Lake Michigan is 1.9 mi (3.1 km) away.

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Sister Bay Door County Private Vacation Paradise Reviews

Reviews

9.8

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 68 out of 76 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 6 out of 76 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 1 out of 76 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 76 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 1 out of 76 reviews

9.8/10

Cleanliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Virginia F.

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

The perfect vacation

The property was excellent because it is close to Sisterl Bay, just minutes to the heart of town, but it was a setting that was absolutely beautiful. It was the perfect vacation spot because the beauty of nature is there for relaxation and it is close to the center of everything. If you want a true vacation in Door County this is the perfect place
Stayed 8 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

becky s.

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

Great cabin!

Perfect cabin for a girls weekend. Super cute, excellent location and has everything you could need. We’ll definitely stay here again!
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

John F.

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

Family vacation

Clean neat and conveniently located close to downtown Sister Bay
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Daniel T.

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

Nice place.

Nice place, very clean
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Andrew G.

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

Great Trip

Owner very responsive to our needs.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2022

10/10 Excellent

Cindy H.

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

Long weekend getaway

Very happy with this property.
Stayed 3 nights in May 2021

10/10 Excellent

Steve E., Wheaton Illinois

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

Nice location

Very cute and had the feeling of being secluded!
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2022

10/10 Excellent

Sarah C.

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

Cute cabin for family getaway

Charming inside and out, we had a great time at the house. Easy check in, good communication, no complaints!
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2020

10/10 Excellent

Curt E.

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

Perfect location

My wife and I stayed with another couple, used this as home base to explore the peninsula. This is perfect location, close enough to everything but secluded enough to all peace and quiet. Terry was great and has a very nice spot.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2020

10/10 Excellent

Ryan A.

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

Serene property

My family enjoyed our annual Door County vacation at this beautiful cabin. The property is quiet and serene. Thank you for the hospitality.
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2022

10/10 Excellent

Maureen A., Flossmoor, Illinois

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

Wonderful DC Private Vacation Paradise

We loved the "Little House on the Prairie" log cabin home with all of the comforts. Perfect location and private with beautiful grounds. Terry responded immediately with any of our questions. We will definitely be back!
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Marcus H.

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

Good location, nice private property

Dead bugs could have been vacuumed out of window sills. We had issues with hornets in one of the bedrooms and Terry promptly had someone come out and spray within 30 minutes. Linens were clean, beds comfortable, and wildlife friendly.
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Cynthia V.

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

Leaves, leaves and more leaves

The property was exactly what I expected, charming. both indoor and out door were amazing. Perfect for travelers looking to visit both the Green Bay and the Lake Michigan sides of the Door. What an amazing weekend.
Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2020

10/10 Excellent

james d.

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

Great Place to Spend Time!

Terry was a great host and made it very easy for us to stay there. My family very much enjoyed our stay - excellent, comfortable beds, great added touch with hammocks in the back yard, and near everything, but very quiet at the home as well, with a large backyard. We really appreciate Terry opening his home to us and we would definitely recommend this place to someone who wants to be near all of the activity, but away for some quiet. Jim and Sheryl Donahue
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2021

10/10 Excellent

kelly k., Columbus, Ohio

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

Perfect, peaceful getaway!

We so enjoyed the rustic beauty, peace and quiet of this home, which is also just 2 miles or so to Sister Bay. An easy drive or bike to a fish boil, to Chop and Lure for dinners, to church, down to Bjorklunden and Dunes State Park, up to Ellisons & Rowleys, pecan rolls at Gramma's Bakers, this secluded true log cabin is equidistant to it all in DC. Thank you, Terry for your eye for design, craftsmanship, and this gift you are sharing with us.
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2022

10/10 Excellent

AJ

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

Gorgeous home, beautiful and peaceful property

Charming, clean, historical (logs are from dismantled 19th-century cabins), well-maintained and beautiful home. Well-appointed - fully-equipped kitchen, lots of books, games/puzzles for kids, throw blankets on the couches, and even birdseed for the birdfeeder! Perfect space for our family of 4 for a week. Just enough outside town to be quiet and peaceful, but not far from restaurants and the bay, the ferry to Washington Island and the cute towns just to the south. Owner was very responsive. Pics accurate. Would definitely stay again!
Stayed 5 nights in Jun 2019

8/10 Good

Daryl K.

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

Good location near Peninsula and Newport State parks.

Nice home in a secluded location. Nice indoor decorations and deck areas outside and overall the home is very well maintained. Very nice yard and landscaping. The grill outside worked well. Overall cleanliness was good but the upstairs shower could use some new caulking. The hot water had a strong sulfur smell and we thought it was just the well water so we did not report it during the stay. The owner told us he could have easily corrected this issue and if we had reported it. There is some road noise from the main road even though the property is set back from the road. Also, the property is next to a camp ground and gas station but you cannot see them from the home.
Stayed 5 nights in Sep 2020

10/10 Excellent

Kim H.

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

Perfect Girls Trip Cabin!

We chose Dovetail for our annual Girls Fall Fest Weekend and we were so happy we did! We did have one very minor setback...the morning of our arrival, Terry went to make sure everything was ready for us and discovered that the furnace had quit. He did everything he could to get it fixed but was unable to get parts. He called me right away to let me know what was going on and gave me some options: he could install space heaters or we could cancel and he'd refund us. We weren't about to miss Fall Fest and our much-needed Girl Time, so we opted for space heaters. We were perfectly comfortable the entire weekend! (Well, I was chilly one morning because I forgot to turn the heater on in my bedroom LOL) The cabin and grounds are beautiful! We watched a trio of deer munching on apples while we drank our morning coffee, wrapped up in cozy blankets on the sun porch to read and have a glass of wine, enjoyed a fire in the back yard fire pit, slept in SUPER comfy beds and overall had a fantastic time. I loved the claw foot tub! And with 5 women, it was great to have two bathrooms and mirrors in the bedrooms! On behalf of my aunts, cousins and myself, THANK YOU Terry for sharing this wonderful place with us! We can't wait to come back!
Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2023

10/10 Excellent

Michele A.

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

Awesome vacation home!

We had a great time — and hope to stay here again. In particular, we enjoyed the log cabin experience and bird watching on the back patio in the mornings with the perfectly situated bird feeders. The backyard fire pit and short drive to Sister Bay were added bonuses. The property was also clean and comfortable.
Stayed 6 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Chris K.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Excellent stay, beautiful house and property. Kids loved the space outside.
Stayed 3 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Alan K.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Wonderful setting, clean, quaint and quiet! We really enjoyed our stay!
Stayed 3 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Brittany J.

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

Clean, comfortable, and great location!

Really enjoyed our stay and can't wait to stay again!
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

J Daniel B.

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

Deep woods escape just minutes from amenities

Lovely Cabin, lovely property
Stayed 6 nights in Jul 2024

6/10 Okay

Kathleen S.

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

Nice property but house issues

My family and I were so looking forward to a nice trip with daughter and family in DC which we love.The description and location of this house we thought would be great! Upon arrival we unpacked and entered the house and immediately saw wasps. We thought maybe a few got in somehow. That was not the case. We continued to kill wasps everywhere especially in upstairs bedrooms . My granddaughter was terrified . This was suppose to be relaxing for our family and was a constant problem. I contacted the owner who did respond and came out and looked around and appeared to be surprised about the issue so scheduled to have someone come out the next day and spray after we left the house. It seemed to be somewhat better for a bit but the issue continued all week . Although the property itself was nice other things surprised me because house was given 10 for cleanliness ?? Not a 10 in my opinion . Constant ants in kitchen sink and counter , dirty dishes I had to clean before use. Fuse popping in bedroom . Sump pump continues to run in downstairs bedroom . Vacation for families are suppose to be relaxing , this was a Christmas present for our daughter and family and was stressful due to this issue. We constantly worried about our granddaughter getting stung and frustrated when coming home everyday to constantly killing wasps. There is a serious problem and they knew it because it appears a review in 2019 same kind of issues . Not at all what we expected for the money we paid.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2024

8/10 Good

Leesa Y.

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

Family vacation

Property was as pictured…a cool log cabin. I picked this property for my husband. He loves log cabins and we were celebrating our 30 year wedding anniversary. Location is close to Ephriam and Sister Bay. All the amenities at the property were good.
Stayed 6 nights in Jun 2024