Cottage - Rating 4.7 (14)

Waters End Cottage


Bedroom 2 bedrooms
Bathroom 1 baths
Bathroom 1 Half bath
Guests 4 guests
Pets Allowed Pets Allowed

  • View: Waterfront

Bedding Bedding
Bedroom 1
1 QUEEN BED

Bedroom 2
1 DOUBLE BED

Common Area
1 SOFA BED


Description Description
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.

Amenities 61 Amenities
  • Barbeque utensils
  • BBQ grill
  • Board games
  • Ceiling fan
  • Coffee maker
  • Cookware
  • Dishes and silverware
  • Essentials
  • Extra pillows and blankets
  • Family/kid friendly
  • Free parking on premises
  • Freezer
  • Hot water
  • Internet
  • Iron
  • Kitchen
  • Laptop friendly workspace
  • Laundromat nearby
  • pet friendly
  • Pets allowed
  • Portable fans
  • Room-darkening shades
  • Shopping
  • Shower gel
  • Suitable for children (2-12 years)
  • Suitable for infants (under 2 years)
  • Towels provided
  • TV
Bedrooms & Bathrooms
  • Bed Linens
  • Body Soap
  • Conditioner
  • Hair Dryer
  • Hangers
  • Shampoo
Cleaning & Comfort
  • Cleaning Products
  • Heating
Entertainment
  • DVD Player
  • Wireless Internet
Featured
  • Air Conditioning Air Conditioning
  • Rural
  • Water View
  • Waterfront
Indoors
  • Dining table
Kitchen
  • Baking sheet
  • Blender
  • Coffee
  • Dishwasher
  • Microwave
  • Oven
  • Stove
  • Toaster
  • Wine glasses
Location
  • Door County
Outside
  • Fire pit Fire pit
  • Garden or Backyard
  • Patio or Balcony
Safety
  • Carbon Monoxide Detector
  • Private Entrance
  • Smoke Detector
Things to Do Nearby
  • Cycling
  • Fishing

Location Location

Reviews Rating 4.7 (14) Reviews
Rating 4
Beautiful, peaceful location! Thoroughly enjoyed the pier, the fire pit, and the swing looking over the water! The home was stocked with everything we could have needed and also had many books, magazines, and games. Only complaints were that it was slightly damp inside (likely due to lack of central AC during late summer). But hey, that’s lake life I guess!
Allison - Posted: 8/21/2026
Rating 5
The property was exactly as pictured and described. The house was clean. The area is beautiful and in a great location. The neighbors were friendly and provided us with some good recommendations of local activities. The host was quick to respond to any questions or inquiries. I would highly recommend this property.
Laura - Posted: 8/15/2026
Hi Laura, Thank you so much for your thoughtful review! We’re thrilled to hear you enjoyed your stay and had such a positive experience with the home and the surrounding area. We’re also glad our team was able to be responsive and helpful throughout your visit. We truly appreciate your recommendation and hope to have the opportunity to welcome you back for another wonderful stay! Warm regards, The Simple Life Rentals Team
Simple Life Rentals staff
Rating 5
Location was perfect as a base to explore Door county
Celine - Posted: 8/1/2026
Hello Celine, Thank you for your wonderful review! We’re so glad you enjoyed your stay and found the location to be a great home base for exploring Door County. We’d love to welcome you back for another visit! Warm regards, The Simple Life Rentals Team
Simple Life Rentals staff
Rating 4
The place was just what we were looking for, a cottage in Door County near the water. You can see the lake from the living room and there's outdoor space to enjoy the peace of the area. You will need to drive everywhere, but that's expected when you're looking for a place that's more secluded. The cottage is very homey and comfortable and we would stay here again.
Matt - Posted: 7/24/2026
Thank you, Matt, for your kind words! I'm thrilled you enjoyed the cottage and its peaceful surroundings. Your feedback is invaluable, and we look forward to welcoming you back for another wonderful stay in Door County!
Simple Life Rentals staff
Rating 4
Quiet end of the street right on the water! Can’t beat the sunrise and wildlife you might see right on the lake. AND—so close to many fun things to do!
Kayla - Posted: 6/16/2026
Hi Kayla, Thank you so much for staying with us and for sharing such a lovely review! We’re thrilled to hear you enjoyed the peaceful setting and had the chance to take in the beautiful surroundings. It sounds like you were able to make the most of the area and everything it has to offer. We truly appreciate you choosing to stay with us and would be delighted to welcome you back for another relaxing Door County getaway! Warm regards, The Simple Life Rentals Team
Simple Life Rentals staff
Rating 5
We had a great time in this house. Nice lakefront location. Main strip and shops is a drive away and cell service isn’t great. Wifi in house worked pretty well, minor issues. Beds were comfortable and shower had great pressure. Overall we had a great stay!
Piya - Posted: 6/15/2026
Hello there, Thank you, Piya, for your thoughtful feedback! We're thrilled to hear you had a great stay and enjoyed the lakefront location. We appreciate your insights and will certainly address the concerns you mentioned. We look forward to welcoming you back! Warm regards, The Simple Life Rentals Team
Simple Life Rentals staff
Rating 5
Another great year at Waters End Cottage! Love the view of the lake!
Susan - Posted: 5/27/2026
Hello Susan, We truly appreciate you taking the time to share your experience and for your continued support over the years. It’s always a pleasure to know you’ve had another enjoyable stay and were able to relax and take in the beautiful surroundings. We look forward to welcoming you back again soon! Warm regards, The Simple Life Rentals Team
Simple Life Rentals staff
Rating 5
This was our 2nd year staying here. Perfect location for us.
Kevin - Posted: 9/24/2025
Hello Kevin, Thank you for your review! We truly appreciate you choosing to stay with us again—it means so much when guests return. It’s wonderful to know the home continues to be a great fit for your visits. We’d be delighted to welcome you back anytime! Warm regards, The Simple Life Rentals Team
Simple Life Rentals staff
Rating 5
The place was beautiful and on the water. Off the beaten path a bit but really nice.
Jenny - Posted: 9/15/2025
Hello Jenny, Thank you for your review. We’re so glad you enjoyed the home and its peaceful waterfront setting. We’d be happy to welcome you again anytime! Warm regards, The Simple Life Rentals Team
Simple Life Rentals staff
Rating 5
We had a nice stay, slight confusion with door code but we were helped immediately. I thought the pier was private to the home but it was public, all the visitors were nice and my kids had a great time fishing every night!
Bethany - Posted: 7/31/2025
Hello Bethany, Thank you for sharing your experience! We’re glad you enjoyed your stay and that the kids had fun fishing each night. We appreciate your understanding with the door code mix-up and your feedback about the pier—it helps us set clearer expectations for future guests. We hope to be able to host you again in the future. Warm regards, The Simple Life Rentals Team
Simple Life Rentals staff
Rating 5
Wonderful place to stay, hope to go back again
Juli - Posted: 7/14/2025
So sweet of you to say! 😊 We’re really glad you enjoyed your stay, and we’d love to have you back again anytime! 💙
Simple Life Rentals staff
Rating 5
A nice and quiet place to stay. A short drive into town to do things.
Debbie - Posted: 6/15/2025
Thank you so much for your kind words! We’re glad you enjoyed the peaceful setting and found it convenient to get into town. We’d love to have you back anytime! 😊
Simple Life Rentals staff
Rating 5
Idyllic location
This was a perfect spot for a family vacation in Door County! Our girls (10 & 11) enjoyed exploring the pier and fishing every evening. The fire pit was lovely.
Lyndsey - Posted: 8/6/2024
Thank you so much for the wonderful review! We are thrilled to hear that your family had a great time at the home while enjoying the beautiful county. We hope you'll consider visiting us again in the future.
Simple Life Rentals staff
Rating 5
Quiet area
Cute house right on Lake Michigan with porch and and fire pit. Very private and quiet area but within a few miles to some stores/restaurants and only 20 minutes from Bailey's Harbor and 25 minutes to Peninsula State Park. We enjoyed our stay.
Christopher - Posted: 7/12/2024
Thank you! Come back and stay soon, we loved having you!
Simple Life Rentals staff
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