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Welcomne to Cousin's Cottage
Your Hosts Bryan & Diane

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Amenities
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Location
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2 bedrooms1 bathroomSleeps 465 sq m

Popular amenities

Kitchen

Barbecue grill

Air conditioning

Outdoor space

Check out the area

Sturgeon Bay, WI

Egg Harbor Beach15 min drive
Sturgeon Bay Bridge18 min drive
Potawatomi State Park36 min drive
Green Bay, WI (GRB-Austin Straubel Intl.)75 min drive

Rooms & beds

2 bedrooms (sleeps 4)

Bedroom 1

1 Queen Bed

Bedroom 2

1 Single Bunk Bed

1 bathroom

Bathroom 1

Toilet · Shower only

Spaces

Deck or patio

Kitchen

Garden

Dining Area

About this property

The cottage was inspired by the features of Frank Lloyd Wright and can accommodate a family of four. There is an extra charge over the first two. One bedroom has a queen size bed, the other bunk beds. The cottage has air conditioning but is mostly cooled from the breezes of Green Bay. There is a full kitchen and an outdoor grill. WiFi and cable TV and a wonderful fire pit., The dock is available for your use, whether it is for swimming or fishing. We need to assess conditions for installing the dock each spring..

**Cancellation Policy**
Cancellation refund upon request. Should issues arise, please contact the property owner.

Property manager

Bryan Troutman

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Amenities

Kitchen

Air conditioning

Outdoor space

Barbecue grill

Welcome to our cottage on Lake Michigan!

Kitchen

Washer

Dryer

Free WiFi

House Rules

Check in after 4:00 PM

Check out before 10:00 AM

Children

Children allowed: ages 0–17

Events

No events allowed

Pets

No pets allowed

Smoking

Smoking is not permitted

Cancellation Refund Upon Request. Please contact Property Owner for a health or emergency issue.

Damage and incidentals

You will be responsible for any damage to the rental property caused by you or your party during your stay.

Important information

You need to know

This property is managed by a private host (a party not acting within their trade, business or profession). EU consumer law, including the right of withdrawal, will not apply to your booking. The cancellation policy set by the private host will cover your booking.

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 not indicated whether there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property; consider bringing a portable detector with you on the trip

Host has indicated that there is a smoke detector on the property

Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher and a first aid kit

We should mention

A car is required for transport to and from this property

About the area

Sturgeon Bay

Located in Sturgeon Bay, this cottage is on the beach. Woodwalk Gallery and Third Avenue Playhouse are cultural highlights, and some of the area's attractions include The Garden Door and Plum Loco Animal Farm. Egg Harbor Fun Park and The Farm are also worth visiting. Make sure you get close to the area's animals with activities such as game walks and birdwatching.

Sturgeon Bay, WI

What's nearby

Woodwalk Gallery - 9 min drive
Egg Harbor Beach - 15 min drive
Sturgeon Bay Bridge - 18 min drive
Cave Point County Park - 23 min drive
Potawatomi State Park - 36 min drive

Getting around

Green Bay, WI (GRB-Austin Straubel Intl.) - 76 min drive

Restaurants

Door County Coffee & Tea Co. - 5 min drive
Little Caesars Pizza - 6 min drive
Door County Distillery - 5 min drive
Door Peninsula Winery - 5 min drive
Rusty Tractor Cafe - 7 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is YOUR KEY TO THE DOOR pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

What time is check-in at YOUR KEY TO THE DOOR?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at YOUR KEY TO THE DOOR?

Checkout is at 10:00 AM.

Where is YOUR KEY TO THE DOOR located?

Situated on the beach, this cottage is 0.1 mi (0.2 km) from Lake Michigan and 2.7 mi (4.3 km) from Red Oak Winery. Frank E. Murphy Park and Frank E Murphy Park Beach are also within 6 miles (10 km).

Exceptional

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10/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

10/10

Location

10/10

Listing accuracy

10/10 Excellent

Deb V.

2 Jul 2018

Wonderful cottage with amazing views and sunsets

My sister and I had a "sister's getaway" and stayed 6 nights at the Cousin's Cottage. The cottage was clean and stocked with all the necessities needed to cook, including Door County Co. coffee! The cottage itself is very cozy, well thoughtout and comfortable, including the beds. We chose not to cook and take in all the great restaurants in Door County. We were greeted on the deck with a vase of beautiful lilac's. There is a picnic table for outdoor eating and a fire pit. The views of the Bay from the cottage and the deck are absolutely spectacular. It is such a quiet, serene property, very relaxing. The weather was perfect, in the mid 70's so we were able to enjoy Pennisula State Park, White Dunes, lighthouses and the quaint shops in Egg Harbor, Fish Creek, Ephraim and Sister Bay. Everything is within a 15 - 40 minute drive. We also stopped at several Farmer's Markets which were fun. We tried to get back to the cottage before dark so we could enjoy the amazing sunsets from the deck...they were spectacular!!. (Even saw a mother goose and her goslings one evening on the bay.) We had an amazing, relaxing time and hope to come back sometime; we didn't want to leave. Thank you Bryan and Diane for sharing this "little slice of Heaven".

Stayed 6 nights in Jun 2018

This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

10/10 Excellent

Dave B.

26 Oct 2015

Cottage with a Spectacular View!

My husband, sister & I spent 6 nights there during the Bassmaster Elite Angler of the Year tournament, and we were absolutely thrilled with our accomodations. The cottage is fully furnished with anything & everything that you might need, but the one thing we really enjoyed was all the windows facing the lake. You could sit indoors and enjoy the great view as well as sit outdoors on the roomy deck....best of both worlds! The owners' home is near so they're available if anything is needed, but we actually only saw them the day we arrived. We highly recommend this cottage and hope to stay there again. Carol B., Illinois

This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

10/10 Excellent

Mary D.

28 Oct 2014

A great escape!

Following a busy and frenetic week in Chicago, Cousins cottage was a great place for some peace and quiet... or as much peace and quiet you can get with a 9 month old baby in tow! Bryan thought the cottage might not be that well kitted out for a baby but on arrival Bryan and Diane couldn't have been more helpful and very kindly let us borrow a high chair and a big box of toys for our little girl. The sunsets were AMAZING. Absolutely breathtaking. And we loved swimming in the calm waters of the lake and enjoying some local wine with the local wildlife while watching the sun go down. Midweek there was a wild storm and the huge waves washed the jetty away which added some drama. The wind whistled around the house and I thought the trees might fall on our heads but no, we stayed nice and cosy in the cottage :-). The cottage itself is lovely - really unique and quirky but had all you could want and need. It was just what we hoped for. I think we were the first UK visitors, and possibly also the first to come with a baby, and it worked for us! Great house, great location and great hosts. Can't get much better than that!

10/10 Excellent

Catherine Marie R., Brookfield, Wisconsin

6 Nov 2023

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

Nature + Nurture = Wonderful Stay

What a delightful experience! This stay delivered more than was promised and expected. The cabin was beautifully designed to offer the best view of the lake and autumn, and to keep us comfortable. Everything we needed was right there; we happily didn't have to leave for days (it was our honeymoon). Bryan and Diane were available if we needed them, sharing suggestions for restaurants and excursions. We did have several wonderful dinners out and visited several parks and beaches. It was amazing. We would recommend this to everyone!

Stayed 5 nights in Oct 2023

10/10 Excellent

Mark K.

19 Jul 2023

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

Sunsets on the Bay

This was the second time we've stayed at "Cousins Cottage". We are still amazed with the beautiful sunsets and the water and the view in general. It's a great launch point for any activity anywhere in door county.

Stayed 6 nights in Jul 2023

About the host

Hosted by Bryan Troutman

My wife and I have been coming to Door County on vacation since the mid 1980's. We acquired our home in 1989 and purchased Cousin's Cottage last year. The addition of this property expands our waterfront footage to 300 feet, which we share with potential renters.

Why they chose this property

This property helps to protect the beauty of the entire property and the wonderful vistas of the Bay of Green Bay. It is unique and has its own personality throughout the seasons.

What makes this property unique

Cousin's Cottage is appropriately named because the kids simply love its style, uniqueness and location. There is nothing more pleasant to have Cousin's Cottage bring family together. It has also proven to be a wonderful honeymoon destination.

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