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Perfect getaway for all occasions. 1200sq ft. sleeps 8. Country atmosphere

Lakefront vacation home with kitchen and patio

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Uncle Bob's House, a beautifully remodeled home in Door County, offers the perfect retreat for families and sports enthusiasts alike. With 3 bedrooms and 2 baths, this spacious haven sleeps up to 6 guests. Walking distance to scenic Sawyer Harbor boat launch and historic Sherwood Point lighthouse provides endless opportunities for exploration.

Reviews

10 out of 10
Exceptional

Entire home

3 bedrooms2 bathroomsSleeps 61300 sq ft

Popular amenities

  • Dryer
  • 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.

Perfect getaway for all occasions. 1200sq ft. sleeps 8. Country atmosphere

Beautifully remodeled home. 1200 sq ft. 3 bedroom, 2 bath. Sleeps 8. Walking distance to Sawyer Harbor boat launch, beautiful sunrises & sunsets, historic Sherwood Point lighthouse and Sawyer Harbor Bar & Grill. 2-mile drive to Potawatomi State Park & Idlewild 18 hole golf course,. Short drive to Otumba Park & Beach in downtown Sturgeon Bay, Haines County Park & Beach and Sturgeon Bay shops, fine restaurants & museums. Easy access to all of Door County's attractions. Amenities include heat/air conditioning, Wi-Fi, Satelite TV, bed linens, bath towels, pillows, blankets. Fully stocked kitchen with dishes, cookware. Are you a family with small children? We will provide you with a high chair & portable Pak & play, large backyard & family games. Only 40 miles from Green Bay.

Property amenities

Ski

  • Cross-country skiing nearby

Internet

  • Available in the house: Free WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • Car required
  • Parking on site

Kitchen

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

Dining

  • Dining table

Bedrooms

  • 3 bedrooms
  • Bedsheets provided
  • Sofa bed

Bathroom

  • 1.5 bathrooms
  • Bathtub or shower
  • Hair dryer
  • Shampoo
  • Soap
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels provided

Living spaces

  • Dining table
  • Living room

Entertainment

  • Games
  • Smart TV with cable/satellite channels

Outdoor areas

  • Barbecue grill
  • Garden
  • Outdoor furniture
  • Patio

Laundry

  • Dryer
  • Laundry facilities

Comfort

  • Air conditioning
  • Heating

Pets

  • No pets allowed

Suitability/Accessibility

  • Smoking not allowed
  • Note from host: No smoking or vaping inside cabin

Services and conveniences

  • Iron/ironing board

Location highlights

  • In a rural location
  • Near a health/beauty spa
  • Near a hospital
  • Near the marina
  • Next to a golf course
  • On a lake

Things to do

  • Golf
  • Birdwatching nearby
  • Casino nearby
  • Cycling nearby
  • Fishing nearby
  • Golfing nearby
  • Hiking/biking trails nearby
  • Horseback riding nearby
  • Hunting nearby
  • Jet skiing nearby
  • Kayaking nearby
  • Motor boating nearby
  • Rafting nearby
  • Sailing nearby
  • Snowmobiling nearby
  • Swimming nearby
  • Water skiing nearby
  • Water tubing nearby
  • Wildlife walks 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)
  • First aid kit
  • Fire extinguisher

General

  • At least 80% lighting from LEDs
  • Garden
  • Humane treatment of captive wild animals
  • Local artist showcase
  • Local culture and ecosystem education
  • Locally-owned and organized tours and activities
  • Recycling
  • Unit size: 1,300 square feet
  • Water-efficient showers
  • Water-efficient toilets

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Policies

Check-in

Contactless check-in available
Minimum check-in age: 25

Check-out

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

Special check-in instructions

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

Check-out instructions

The host requires you complete the following before checking out:
Strip any used beds and gather used towels
Remove personal items, remove leftover food and drinks, and take out the trash
Turn off the lights, lock the doors, and return the keys
Failure to complete these may result in a negative review from the host.

Rules

No fish cleaning inside rental unit
It would be appreciated if guests would remove shoes inside unit to protect the newly installed flooring.
Absolutely no smoking or vaping inside rental unit

Pets

Pets not allowed

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome

Events

No events allowed
No events/parties, allowed on this property

Smoking

Smoking is not permitted
No smoking or vaping inside cabin

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
Onsite parties or group events are strictly prohibited
Note from host: No events/parties, allowed on this property
Host has indicated there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property
Host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher and a first aid kit
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 transportation to and from this property

Property is also known as

Family Friendly Updated Home Idlewild Peninsula Door County WI
Family Friendly Updated Home Idlewild Peninsula Door County WI

About the neighborhood

Map
Sturgeon Bay, WI

What's nearby

  • Sherwood Point Lighthouse - 8 min walk - 0.5 miles
  • Potawatomi State Park - 8 min drive - 3.8 miles
  • Egg Harbor Beach - 40 min drive - 31.4 miles
  • Peninsula State Park - 48 min drive - 39.2 miles
  • Cana Island Lighthouse - 59 min drive - 44.4 miles

Getting around

  • Green Bay Austin Straubel Intl. Airport (GRB) - 58 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪McDonald's - ‬20 min drive
  • ‪Waterfront Mary's - ‬17 min drive
  • ‪Stone Harbor Resort & Conference Center - ‬18 min drive
  • ‪5th and Jefferson Coffee House - ‬18 min drive
  • ‪Starboard Brewing Company - ‬17 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Perfect getaway for all occasions. 1200sq ft. sleeps 8. Country atmosphere pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

How much is parking?

Onsite parking is available at the property.

What time is check-out at Perfect getaway for all occasions. 1200sq ft. sleeps 8. Country atmosphere?

Check-out is at 10:00 AM.

Where is Perfect getaway for all occasions. 1200sq ft. sleeps 8. Country atmosphere located?

This family-friendly Sturgeon Bay vacation home is located on a lake, within 1 mi (2 km) of Sherwood Point Lighthouse and Lake Michigan. Hi-Cliff Park is 1.9 mi (3.1 km) away.

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Perfect getaway for all occasions. 1200sq ft. sleeps 8. Country atmosphere Reviews

Reviews

10

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 96 out of 102 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 6 out of 102 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 0 out of 102 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 102 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 102 reviews

10/10

Cleanliness

Reviews

8/10 Good

Donna D.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Very roomy, well equipped. Nice location. We had a nice time.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Chris R.

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

Beautiful Sunsets

My family loved the rental and our time in Door County. The rental was very clean with comfy beds and plenty of room for the family. It was a short walk to the bay where we enjoyed the evening sunsets. Judy was a great host and made sure my family was comfortable. We will definitely stay here again.
Stayed 5 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Justin F.

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

Peace and Quiet

We wanted a place that felt secluded and close to nature, but not far from the more bustling areas of Door County. This fit the bill exactly! Would definitely stay here again!
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Mylene H.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Our family vacation was Fantastic ! The guys chartered a fishing trip and brought home some Big Samon. Could have stayed a few more weeks. Relaxing just like home. Love Door County Wisconsin.
Stayed 6 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Kristen D.

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

Great Place!

Wonderful stay and amazing hosts!
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2023

10/10 Excellent

Chuck L.

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

Nice place

Enjoyed our stay
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2023

10/10 Excellent

Bonnie T.

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

good location

Very nice stay.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Kathy K.

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

The pictures didn't do the cabin justice. It was gorgeous.

We had a great time there.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Janessa H.

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

Quiet and clean

Great stay. Very clean property tucked away from the hustle and bustle of Door County. Would definitely stay again.
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Tim H.

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

Nice relaxing stay

great location, very clean with all the necessary accommodations! Also plenty of room and nice back deck. Driveway had plenty of parking as well which was nice for parking the boat!
Stayed 3 nights in May 2024

8/10 Good

Deb M.

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

Girls trip

My daughters and I spent a beautiful fall weekend here and had a great time.
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

jason r.

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

Great weekend getaway spot!

House was exactly as detailed in the listing, very clean with very Door County comfort! Already thinking about going back and bringing to enjoy the cottage.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Paula D.

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

Friends weekend

Our group was looking for a fun getaway to sightsee, shop and just have some fun. Great place.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Diane Y.

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

Door County Get Away

This property is wonderful. Everything was clean and comfortable. Seeing the wildlife (deer) outside of the house was a bonus! We would definitely stay here again!
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Richard W.

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

Sturgeon Bay

We enjoyed our time here. It was clean, quaint, and a great location for us to get to our hiking destinations.
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2022

10/10 Excellent

Scott M.

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

Vacation

Great little spot and very cozy
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2023

10/10 Excellent

Michelle D.

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

Great getaway!

We were really happy we chose this house for our family getaway! It was larger than we expected, very clean, and decorated really nice. We hope to be back again next year!
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2023

10/10 Excellent

Laurel E.

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

Great place

We really enjoyed our stay. The house was very clean and well equipped with plenty of room to spread out. The location is quiet and a short walk to see beautiful sunsets. We look forward to returning in the future.
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2022

10/10 Excellent

Eileen T.

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

Sisters weekend

The house was very nice and roomy. The beds were extremely comfortable
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2023

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

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

The Perfect Cabin

We loved Uncle Bob’s Cabin. Such a quiet place tucked in the woods. Nice layout of the cabin. So very clean, beds are comfortable, love the deck. Planning our next visit already!
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

Kristy H.

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

Peaceful place

We enjoyed our stay. Beds were comfortable, the area is quiet, peaceful, and relaxing. Uncle Bob's House has plenty of room to spread out. You can tell the owners care about the property and take good care of it.
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Jenny E.

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

Great Door Country Getaway

We had a wonderful time in Door County, and this property was perfect for our family. The home was clean, spacious, and had many amenities to make it an ideal place to stay. We enjoyed relaxing on the deck after a busy day of adventures, playing games in the house, and walks to the lake nearby. We would definitely visit again.
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Jill G.

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

Visit to Door County for the 4th

This property was immaculate andbthe photos hardly do it justice. Very spacious, immaculately clean, well appointed, and perfect for our family's vacation getaway to explore Door County.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Melissa L.

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

Wonderful place. Lots of room

Loved the house. Beautiful inside and out. Simple, easy to follow house rules. Easy to find. Lots of space.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Karen W.

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

Perfect home for a girl's trip

We loved this home, in the middle a nature but close to Sturgeon Bay. Home is as pictured and described. Hosts were great to work with. We would definitely stay here again!!!
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2021