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Waters End Cottage: Lake Michigan Waterfront

2 bedrooms · 3 beds · 1.5 bathrooms · Sleeps 4
CottagePet friendly

Where you’ll sleep

Queen
Bedroom 1
Double
Bedroom 2
Sofa Bed
Common Area

Discover serene lakeside living at Waters End Cottage, a stylish and newly updated Lake Michigan waterfront retreat perfect for quiet family getaways in Sister Bay.

  • –Direct Lake Michigan waterfront access with private pier for mooring one boat.
  • –Newly updated, stylish cottage offering serene lake views and outdoor living amenities.
  • –Dog-friendly property with a fire pit, deck, and easy access to local attractions and a family beach.

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. Enjo...

About this property

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.

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.

Notes from your host

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).

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4.2★ · 25 reviews
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★★★★★

“This was our 2nd year staying here. Perfect location for us.”

Guest · Sep 2025

★★★★★

“The place was beautiful and on the water. Off the beaten path a bit but really nice.”

Guest · Sep 2025

★★★★★

“Wonderful view, quiet property, great spot for a getaway.”

Ron · Oct 2026

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Sister Bay, Wisconsin

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