Goettelman's Lake House

Welcome to Goettelman’s Lake House, hosted by Simple Life Rentals! This gorgeous Cape Cod–style home sits on a private beach with pure Lake Michigan waterfront views and plenty of outdoor space for the whole family to enjoy. Inside, you’ll find two inviting living rooms—each with its own fireplace—and upstairs, two bedrooms that open to their own private decks. From sunrise over the water to cozy evenings by the fire, this home offers a truly quintessential Door County experience.

This property allows up to 2 well-behaved dogs, with an additional fee collected at booking.

Property Features:
+ Dog Friendly!
+ Waterfront
+ Private Beach
+ Double Oven
+ Soda Stream
+ In house water filter
+ 4 TV’s with cable and streaming services available
+ 2 Fireplaces on the first floor and second floor living rooms
+ Board games
+ Fully equipped kitchen (see amenities)
+ Wi-Fi (due to the rural nature of the property, Wi-Fi and cell phone coverage and service can vary) 
+ Central air and heat

Sleeping Configuration:
Bedroom 1 (main level): King size bed, TV
Bedroom 2 (upper level): Queen size bed
Bedroom 3 (upper level): Queen size bed
Additional sleeping space: Two twin beds built into the second story living room
 
Bathrooms:
Bathroom 1 (main level): Half bathroom
Bathroom 2 (main level): Full bathroom with walk-in steam shower, separate Jaccuzi Tub
Bathroom 3 (upper level): Full bathroom with tub shower combo

Outdoor Area:
Front deck
Back patio
Patio table with 10 chairs - available seasonally
Outdoor Fireplace with 8 chairs (please bring local firewood)
Outdoor games provided: bean bag toss, crochet, softball gloves, basketball
5 Parking spots available in driveway

Water Access:
100 feet of private beach waterfront on Lake Michigan
There is no dock at this property
Watercraft docking not allowed
Water is approximately zero feet deep at entry and is rocky and sandy.
 
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).

Home Truths:
No garage access
No dock at this property

This home is located in a quiet community with neighbors and is geared towards quiet family vacations. Due to the proximity of neighbors and municipal restrictions, we cannot accommodate parties at the property including bachelor or bachelorette parties, reunions, weddings, or other gatherings.

Door County Tourism Zone Commission Permit #36-56-2805-07

Please be aware that you must sign a terms and conditions agreement, which will be sent to you separately, to finalize your reservation.