2 Bedrooms - Rating 4.9 (34)

Waters End Cottage


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


Bedding Bedding
User User
Bedroom 1
Sleeps: 2
1 Queen

Main Level

User
Bedroom 2
Sleeps: 1
1 Full

Main Level


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
+ 2 box fans
+ Books and games for guest's enjoyment

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

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 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.

Door County Tourism Zone Commission Permit #32-56-2623-07

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

Amenities 54 Amenities
Bedrooms & Bathrooms
  • Body Soap
  • Conditioner
  • Hair Dryer
  • Hangers
  • Shampoo
Cleaning & Comfort
  • Iron & Ironing Board
  • Room Darkening Shades
Entertainment
  • Board Games/ Puzzles
  • Books
  • DVD Player
  • Smart TV
  • Video Library
  • Wireless Internet
Featured
  • Dog friendly
  • Rural
  • Water View
  • Waterfront
Indoors
  • Dining table
  • Living Room
Kid Friendly
  • Toys
Kitchen
  • Baking sheet
  • Barbecue utensils
  • Blender
  • Coffee
  • Cooking Basics
  • Dishes & Silverware
  • Dishwasher
  • Drip Coffee Maker
  • Kitchen Area (general)
  • Microwave
  • Oven
  • Stove
  • Toaster
  • Wine glasses
Location
  • Door County
Outside
  • Deck Patio Uncovered
  • Fire pit
  • Free Parking
  • Garden or Backyard
  • Grill
  • Parking
  • Patio or Balcony
Safety
  • Carbon Monoxide Detector
  • Private Entrance
  • Smoke Detector
Things to Do Nearby
  • Cycling
  • Fishing
  • Hiking
  • Hunting
  • Sledding
  • Swimming
  • Water Tubing
  • Wind Surfing
  • Winery

Location Location

Reviews Rating 4.9 (34) Reviews
Rating 5
Brittany D. - Posted: 10/10/2025
Rating 5
Cozy, quiet, pet-friendly house with gorgeous views of Lake Michigan. Pictures of property are accurate!
Emily A. - Posted: 9/28/2025
Hello Emily, Thank you so much for your review. We’re delighted you enjoyed the home and those beautiful lake views. We’d be thrilled to welcome you back for another stay in the future. 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: 9/23/2025
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
Nice spot at the end of the road. Quiet and peaceful. The house was clean and comfortable, and the host was very responsive. The people before us left coffee grounds in the maker which got moldy - kinda gross, but not the end of the world.
Christopher M. - Posted: 9/18/2025
Hello Chris, Thank you for your review! We sincerely apologize for the miss with the coffee maker and appreciate you bringing it to our attention. Guest comfort and cleanliness are very important to us, and our team has already put additional checks in place to prevent this from happening again. We’re delighted to know the rest of your experience went well, and we look forward to welcoming you back for another peaceful stay. 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: 9/14/2025
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
Clean place in a quiet part of Door County
Paulina - Posted: 8/19/2025
Hello Paulina, Thank you for your review! We’re happy to hear you enjoyed the peaceful location and found the home clean and comfortable. We’d be glad to host you again anytime. Warm regards, The Simple Life Rentals Team
Simple Life Rentals staff
Rating 5
Spencer - Posted: 8/3/2025
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: 7/29/2025
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
We enjoyed our stay at Waters End Cottage. We did email the rental company about leftover linens sitting out & ants on countertops. They were very responsive and appreciative of our email. We would stay here again with our pets!
Jessica - Posted: 7/27/2025
Hello Jessica, Thank you so much for your thoughtful feedback! We’re glad to hear you enjoyed your stay at Waters End Cottage and that our team was able to respond quickly to your concerns. We truly appreciate you sharing this with us and would love to welcome you and your pets back anytime! Warm regards, The Simple Life Rentals Team
Simple Life Rentals staff
Rating 5
RELAXING
TRANSPORT - Posted: 7/24/2025
Hello there, Thank you so much for your kind review! We're glad you had a time to relax in the property. We hope to be able to host you again soon! Warm regards, The Simple Life Rentals Team
Simple Life Rentals staff
Rating 5
julie o. - Posted: 7/20/2025
Rating 4
Great place right on the water
Great location, close to sister bay. The house is in a quiet neighborhood with lots of trees and a firepit close to the water. The house isnt super fancy but it was perfect for our needs. Comfortable beds and cozy indoor and outdoor seating.
Linda - Posted: 7/6/2025
Hello Linda, Thank you for staying with us! We're so glad you enjoyed the peaceful setting and found everything you needed for a comfortable stay. We appreciate your kind words and would love to welcome you back anytime. Warm regards, The Simple Life Rentals Team
Simple Life Rentals staff
Rating 5
Great stay!
Very clean and cute house! In a nice quiet area but a short drive from all of the cute towns in door county!
Megan - Posted: 7/3/2025
Hello Megan, Thank you for the lovely review! We’re so happy to hear you had a great stay and truly appreciate you taking the time to share your experience. We’d be glad to welcome you back anytime! Warm regards, The Simple Life Rentals Team
Simple Life Rentals staff
Rating 5
Wonderful place to stay, hope to go back again
Juli - Posted: 7/2/2025
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: 6/13/2025
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
Nice little place, very clean, keypad entry made entry very simple. A lot of cute towns a very short drive away. Very nice property on the lake.
Neal - Posted: 6/1/2025
We are so grateful for your kind review! This means so much to our team and owners. Happy to hear you had a wonderful stay and we hope to host you again!
Simple Life Rentals Team
Simple Life Rentals staff
Rating 5
Enjoyed our stay. Nice and peaceful, and so glad we could bring our dog!
Susan - Posted: 5/26/2025
We’re so happy you enjoyed the peaceful setting — and that your dog could join too! We’d love to welcome you both back anytime.
Miguel
The Simple Life Rentals Team
Simple Life Rentals staff
Rating 5
Great Cottage
Lovely view! Quick communication. Would stay again.
Verified traveler - Posted: 5/19/2025
Megan, thank you for your review! We are glad you enjoyed your stay at Waters End Cottage. We hope to have the pleasure of hosting you again! Liz
Simple Life Rentals staff
Rating 5
Getaway weekend
Stay was wonderful really enjoyed the sunrise. Cabin was nice and clean and very quiet and peaceful. Could see the big dipper as big as can be right outside the picture windows. We would definitely come back.
John - Posted: 10/14/2024
John, Thank you very much for the wonderful review! We’re really happy that you enjoyed yourselves. We would love to welcome you again soon! The Simple Life Team
Simple Life Rentals staff
Rating 5
We had a great stay here for a quick weekend in Door County for a family wedding. The house was small but adequate and just as described. The living area was actually bigger than anticipated and was great for relaxing and looking out at the beautiful water & listening to the waves. Coming from the city our kids (along with us and the dog!) loved being able to walk out the door and be right on the lake with plenty of space to run around and play!
The location was very nice in that it was close enough to get to any restaurant or attraction but also in a quiet, peaceful location off the beaten path. We did not have any issues with the WiFi.
We had some trouble with the lock code upon arrival, however the rental company was a quick phone call away and had a simple resolution.
Lastly, on our way out we stopped for zip lining not far from the house which our kids absolutely loved—wonderful time at water’s edge!
Katie - Posted: 10/6/2024
Thank you for your review, Katie! We are so happy you and your family enjoyed your stay. We hope you will be back.
Simple Life Rentals staff
Rating 5
We had a great stay.
Kevin - Posted: 9/28/2024
We appreciate your review, Kevin! Thank you for allowing us the pleasure of hosting you and we hope you will be back.
Simple Life Rentals staff
Rating 5
In love with this location and views. Can’t wait to come back!
Angela - Posted: 9/1/2024
Thank you for your kind review, Angela! Our team and the homeowners are thrilled you enjoyed your stay. We hope you will consider staying with us again.
Simple Life Rentals staff
Rating 5
Gorgeous Lake Views
Lovely quiet location
John - Posted: 8/18/2024
We are so grateful for your kind review! We are happy to hear you had a wonderful stay and we hope to host you again!
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
Rating 5
Quiet and peaceful, no-frill, but clean and dog-friendly location
Susan - Posted: 5/27/2024
We are so happy to hear you had a wonderful stay! Thank you, Susan we hope to host you again!
Simple Life Rentals staff
Rating 5
GREAT SPOT! I Wanted a place close enough to most the towns to get to quickly but somewhere quiet to unwind with my partner. This place was perfect. On a dead end street, and a nice long area with a bench swing and other benches for fire pit. We saw tons of stars and were able to cook our meals in a well stocked kitchen. Thank you, I will be back on our next visit!
Vince - Posted: 10/25/2023
We are so pleased to hear you had a wonderful stay and enjoyed the beautiful location! We would be happy to host you again sometime!
Simple Life Rentals staff
Rating 5
Great Place with Even Greater View
This was a great home. The common areas were spacious and the kitchen appeared well stocked. Some of the decor/finished were a little dated but the space itself was great. The outside area is amazing, there is a fire pit and a swing right on the water. Definitely would stay again.
Shane - Posted: 9/16/2023
We appreciate your feedback! Thanks, Shane. Glad that you had a wonderful stay and we hope to have the opportunity to host you again!
Simple Life Rentals staff
Rating 5
We had a lovely long holiday weekend at this cabin! It was the perfect quiet, secluded and easy to get to place for our family of 3. The neighbors are warm and welcoming as well. Super quick to get into Sister Bay if desired but we spent a lot of time at the cabin. We will definitely look to rent this place again in the future.
Lily - Posted: 9/4/2023
Thank you for all your feedback provided to us! We appreciate it very much. So happy to hear you enjoyed your stay and time at the cottage! We hope to host you again sometime.
Simple Life Rentals staff
Rating 5
Wonderful Stay
Excellent location, very peaceful.
Denis M., Illinois, USA - Posted: 8/30/2023
Thank you, we are so happy you had a great stay!
Simple Life Rentals staff
Rating 5
Waters End
It was as pictured and definitely adequate
Jean - Posted: 8/15/2023
We are so happy to hear this! Thanks, Jean!
Simple Life Rentals staff
Rating 5
greatlocation
great location
Emily - Posted: 7/10/2023
Thanks, Emily!
Simple Life Rentals staff
Rating 5
Quiet Getaway
We had a peaceful time at this cottage reading and looking at the water. Close to Sister Bay for shopping and entertainment.
Nell - Posted: 6/21/2023
Thank you, Nell! We are so pleased to hear this. Hope we can host you again sometime.
Simple Life Rentals staff
Rating 5
Beautiful water front views, and a spacious lawn. located on a dead end road so no traffic noise and it felt safe to walk our dog and enjoy nature, even at night for a potty walk before bed. The house is simple, beds are comfortable and it was charming like my grandmas house but with updated features like WiFi. My family and I had a lovely time on our Door County getaway with this house as a convenient jumping off point to explore the area.
Kiri - Posted: 3/19/2023
Thank you, Kiri! We are so happy that you and your family had a great stay. It was our pleasure to host you and hope we can do so in the future sometime!
Simple Life Rentals staff
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