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Located in the heart of Door County

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Exterior
Smart TV, fireplace, DVD player, books
Terrace/patio
Miscellaneous
3 bedrooms, iron/ironing board, travel crib, free WiFi

Reviews

10 out of 10

Exceptional

Entire home

3 bedrooms1 bathroomSleeps 7

Popular amenities

  • Parking available
    Parking available
  • Barbecue grill
    Barbecue grill
  • Outdoor Space
    Outdoor Space
  • Kitchen
    Kitchen
  • Air conditioning
    Air conditioning
  • Fireplace
    Fireplace

About this property

Entire place

You'll have the entire home to yourself and will only share it with other guests in your party.

Located in the heart of Door County

Welcome to the Nordic Hearth Cottage, a charming, historic three bedroom log home! This beautiful getaway with newly restored fireplace is set on an acre of land on Townline Drive, equidistant from the villages of Ephraim and Sister Bay, and right in the heart of Door County. Find shopping, restaurants, galleries, and a spa within steps of Nordic Hearth Cottage. By car, our central location on the peninsula puts our guests only minutes away from beaches, wineries, trolley tours, dozens of outdoor activities, and the breathtaking scenery that Door County has to offer!
Full of natural light and whimsical Scandinavian touches, this cozy cottage combines old world charm with all the comforts of home. Towels and bed linens are provided, and the newly remodeled bathroom is stocked with bar soap, toilet paper, and a hair dryer. Each of the bedrooms has a dresser and spacious closet, so unpack and make yourself at home! The kitchen is equipped with everything you need to prepare and serve home-cooked meals, and the open dining concept makes the space perfect for family gatherings. Stock up on groceries from the Piggly Wiggly just two miles from the cottage in Sister Bay, and help yourself to the tea and coffee we’ve already provided!
Nordic Hearth is the perfect place to unwind and enjoy some time away from it all. Get comfy in the living room and browse satellite TV channels (or Chromecast ) or spend quiet time in the sunroom, (enjoy fantastic views of the sunrise/sunset!!), get lost in a book; or take in the beautiful surroundings as you lounge on the deck. The property’s large yard is the perfect place to make the most of Door County summer nights and stargaze away from city lights. Or, if you visit us in the winter, spend your evenings cozied up by the wood-burning stone fireplace- newly renovated. We also provide books, DVDs, and board games for rainy days. Please feel free to contact me with any questions or booking requests. I am happy to accommodate you and hope to make your next Door County visit the best one yet!

Property manager

Julia T.

Property amenities

Beach

  • Beach towels

Internet

  • Free WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • Onsite parking

Kitchen

  • Refrigerator
  • Stovetop
  • Microwave
  • Oven
  • Coffee grinder
  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Paper towels
  • Blender
  • Cookware/dishes/utensils

Dining

  • Dining table

Bedrooms

  • 3 bedrooms
  • Bed sheets provided

Bathrooms

  • 1 bathroom
  • Shower
  • Towels provided
  • Toilet paper
  • Soap
  • Hair dryer

Living spaces

  • Fireplace
  • Living room
  • Wood stove

Entertainment

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

Outdoor areas

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

Laundry

  • Near laundromat

Comfort

  • Air conditioning
  • Heating

Pets

  • No pets allowed

Suitability/Accessibility

  • Smoke-free property

Services and conveniences

  • Iron/ironing board

Location highlights

  • On the lake
  • Near the bay

Things to do

  • Fitness facilities nearby
  • Swimming nearby
  • Fishing nearby
  • Golf nearby
  • Water skiing nearby
  • Parasailing nearby
  • Sailing nearby
  • Jet skiing nearby
  • Birdwatching nearby
  • Cycling nearby

Safety features

  • Carbon monoxide detector not reported (host has not indicated whether there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property; consider bringing a portable detector)
  • Smoke detector not reported (host has not indicated whether there is a smoke detector on the property)

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Policies

Check-in

Check-in time starts at 4:00 PM
Contactless check-in available
Minimum check-in age: 25

Check-out

Check-out before 11:00 AM
Contactless check-out available

Special check-in instructions

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

Pets

Pets not allowed

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome
Note from host: High chair available upon request

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
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 not indicated whether there is a smoke detector on the property
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

Property is also known as

Vrbo Property
Located in the heart of Door County Cabin
Located in the heart of Door County Ephraim
Located in the heart of Door County Cabin Ephraim

About the neighborhood

Map
Sister Bay, WI

What's nearby

  • Sister Bay Marina - 3 min drive
  • Sister Bay Beach - 4 min drive
  • Waterfront Park - 4 min drive
  • Water Street Gallery - 4 min drive
  • Peninsula State Park - 10 min drive

Getting around

  • Green Bay Austin Straubel Intl. Airport (GRB) - 90 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Skip Stone Coffee Roasters - ‬4 min drive
  • ‪Al Johnson's Swedish Restaurant and Butik - ‬4 min drive
  • ‪Wild Tomato Sister Bay - ‬4 min drive
  • ‪Wilson's Ice Cream Parlor - ‬5 min drive
  • ‪Wild Tomato Wood-fired Pizza and Grille - ‬13 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Located in the heart of Door County pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

What time is check-in at Located in the heart of Door County?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Located in the heart of Door County?

Check-out is at 11:00 AM.

Where is Located in the heart of Door County located?

This family-friendly Ephraim vacation home is located on a lake, within 1 mi (2 km) of Bay Ridge Golf Course and Lake Michigan. Pirate's Cove Adventure Golf and Eagle Harbor are also within 2 mi (3 km).

Located in the heart of Door County Reviews

Reviews

10

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 60 out of 62 reviews" "
Rating 8 - Good. 2 out of 62 reviews" "
Rating 6 - Okay. 0 out of 62 reviews" "
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 62 reviews" "
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 62 reviews" "

10/10

Cleanliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Jenna G.

Liked: Cleanliness
Beautiful House!
This house is gorgeous and very cozy, it was a great place to stay. The host was very responsive and helpful!
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Travis L.

Liked: Cleanliness
Sister Bay Cottage
Perfect place for our family of 5. Everyone loved the house and Julia was very prompt with any questions we had. Perfect property for a long weekend getaway.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Rob W.

Liked: Cleanliness
Good Communication, Welcoming Stay
Owner did a great job communicating during our stay and the house was very welcoming and centrally located between Ephraim and Sister Bay.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2024

8/10 Good

Verified traveler

Liked: Cleanliness
Family Annual Vacation with adult children
Beautiful cottage perfect location. Well equipped kitchen. Loved the outdoor fire pit and the sunroom in the house. We really enjoyed our stay. Need to be aware there are no A/C vents in the upstair bedrooms and it can get very hot in the summer. Not sure this was on the listing. The last night it got so hot upstairs window upstairs had to be opened. The only other issue was the master bed broke where the laminated railing connected to a metal bracket that fit in a slot in the railing. Called owner and advised it broke when my wife and I first got into bed to read.
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Amy H.

Liked: Cleanliness
The coziest cottage
Julia’s cottage is truly the coziest and cutest property we have stayed at in Door County! It is very accommodating for families, especially ones with young children! It’s in a perfect location and Julia was very quick to respond to any questions we had. We highly recommend staying here, you won’t regret it!
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Veronica M.

Liked: Cleanliness
Vacation
Great comfortable property
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Kevin M.

Liked: Cleanliness
Amazing property
Great owners and great location. Easy access to Sister Bay, Ephraim and Bailey’s Harbor. Everything about the rental was top notch.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

DOUGLAS G.

Liked: Cleanliness
Nordic Cottage
Well kept interesting cottage suitable for families such as ours.
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Jennifer K.

Liked: Cleanliness
Cozy cottage!
Julia was a fantastic host and we loved the property! The cottage was so cute and had an extremely well stocked kitchen. We loved the personal touch of fresh flowers in the rooms as well! Everything was wonderful with our stay and we would highly recommend this stay to anyone looking to explore door county.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

David G.

Liked: Cleanliness
Best place to stay in door county
Thank you so much for an amazing stay! We love the cabin — the lovely decor and beautiful spaces. It always has everything we need and you are always so helpful! Perfect for every season!
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2024

10/10 Excellent

David G.

Liked: Cleanliness
Wonderful!
We absolutely loved staying at the cottage! My wife, son, and I enjoyed the cozy fireplace, and the place had everything we needed! The cottage is beautiful and well maintained. It is in a great location to access the state parks and the hosts were wonderful! We will definitely return! Thank you!
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2023

10/10 Excellent

Lindsay S.

Liked: Cleanliness
Charming, Clean, and Cozy Cottage
Very nice house that was perfect for a relaxing family weekend in Door County. The house has a lot of historic charm, is very well decorated, and has a nicely updated bathroom and kitchen. You will feel right at home. Host is very responsive.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2023

10/10 Excellent

Tracy R.

Liked: Cleanliness
Best Time at this Door County Cottage!
The cottage was clean and beautifully decorated! Julia left clear and easy to follow check-in and check-out instructions. The cottage is located in the heart of Door County, so we were able to explore the downtown areas of several towns, rent bikes, and go hiking, all without spending a lot of time in the car. We had the best time and hope to be back!
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2023

10/10 Excellent

Judy H., Moline, IL

Liked: Cleanliness
Charming cottage in a great location
A lovely, comfortable, quiet, well-stocked, exceeding clean cottage in a great location! Close to restaurants, shopping, lighthouses and more. My friends and I would definitely stay here again.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2023

10/10 Excellent

Kimberly A.

Liked: Cleanliness
Labor Day Wedding in Door County
Great place, great weather, great wedding, great hosts!
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2023

10/10 Excellent

Lucia M.

Liked: Cleanliness
First Vacation in DC
We enjoyed our first stay in DC in this home. The home was fully equipped with all the essentials, was clean, and in a great location close to many attractions but far enough that it was quiet and pleasant. We enjoyed sitting by the fire pit at night . Julia was very responsive and nice. Recommend this place especially for families with young children.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

Leslie C.

Liked: Cleanliness
Great location and very comfortable
Host went out of their way to create a home that felt very easy to live in, comfortable and inviting. Great location, very quiet. We really enjoyed the sunroom in the morning and cozy family room at night.
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

Liz W.

Liked: Cleanliness
Sister trip
This house was a wonderful place to stay with my sister and our kids. Beds were comfortable, kitchen had everything you would need, house was clean and well maintained. We enjoyed coffee on the front porch each morning, it was fun to see the hummingbirds eating from the feeder. We enjoyed bonfires and star gazing at night. The neighborhood was quiet but close to a few fun things (mini golf, shops, farmers market). I’d stay again!
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

Paul C.

Liked: Cleanliness
Perfect Door County Cottage
We had a great time and the property exceeded every expectation for us.
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

Melissa T.

Liked: Cleanliness
Cozy retreat
I fell in love with this charming cottage immediately. I only wish I would have booked a longer stay. You will not regret staying here.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Peggy P.

Liked: Cleanliness
Great location 😊
This house is in an awesome central location. We were able to rest & relax comfortably between outings. Great vacation. Thanks Julia 😊
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Erin M.

Liked: Cleanliness
Family Reunion in DC
This property was in a great location- just minutes to both downtown Ephraim & Sister Bay! The home was more charming in person than the photos show. We loved the live plants and fresh wildflowers placed throughout the home. The kitchen was well-equipped & the bathroom had plenty of towels for our group of 6. Our only (mild) problem was the lack of A/C ventilation upstairs so the upstairs bedrooms would stay toasty while the downstairs very cool. Also will note that the stairway going to the upstairs was a little bit steep for older people and tall people will have to duck at the bottom to avoid hitting their head. Overall we had a great time & would stay here again!
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2023

10/10 Excellent

Mary T.

Liked: Cleanliness
Love, love love!!
My friend and I stayed in this beautiful home for the weekend while visiting Door County! The home was part of why we had such a wonderful weekend. It is so comfortable, beautifully decorated and had everything we needed to relax. We plan to return to Sister Bay and stay in this lovely home again!
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2023

10/10 Excellent

Katie S.

Liked: Cleanliness
Wonderful cottage in Door County!
We had a wonderful first trip to Door County! Julia is responsive, kind and helpful! The cottage was tastefully decorated with a cozy feel and is in a great location. We would love to come back for a visit again!
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2023

10/10 Excellent

Michelle D.

Liked: Cleanliness
Memorial Day weekend
Julia was very helpful with our stay in her cabin! Beautiful cabin, close to downtown Sister Bay. We spent our evenings doing s’mores and sitting outside around the fire pit.
Stayed 3 nights in May 2023