Cottage - Rating 4.6 (8)

North Bay Tranquility


Bedroom 3 bedrooms
Bathroom 1 baths
Guests 6 guests
Pets Allowed Pets Allowed


Bedding Bedding
Bedroom 1
1 QUEEN BED

Bedroom 2
2 SINGLE BED

Bedroom 3
2 SINGLE BED


Description Description
Welcome to North Bay Tranquility, hosted by Simple Life Rentals! This comfortable, pet-friendly cottage offers peace and quiet away from the crowds, secluded against nature conservancy-protected land just feet from the boat ramp into Lake Michigan's North Bay. Enjoy a spacious kitchen, breakfast bar, and inviting patio, all just a short drive from Door County's harbor towns.

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

Property Features:
+ Dog Friendly!
+ Secluded location backed by nature conservancy land
+ Smart TV with streaming (Prime Video, Peacock, Paramount)
+ DVD player (please bring your own DVDs)
+ Board games, puzzles, and books
+ Starlink Wi-Fi
+ Washer and dryer on site
+ Fully equipped kitchen with breakfast bar (see amenities)
+ 2 adult bikes and a set of golf clubs available for guest use
+ Paved driveway with room for boat and trailer
+ Forced air heat
+ Central A/C (new in 2026!!)

Sleeping Configuration:
Bedroom 1 (main level): Queen size bed
Bedroom 2 (main level): Two twin beds
Bedroom 3 (main level): Two twin beds

Bathrooms:
Bathroom 1 (main level): Full bathroom with walk-in shower

Outdoor Area:
Patio with table and 6 chairs
Fire pit with 6 chairs (please bring your own firewood)
Hammock
Propane grill
Outdoor games: basketball (mobile hoop), bocce ball
3 parking spots available in driveway
Room for boat and trailer

Water Access:
Located on North Bay (Lake Michigan) - not directly waterfront, just steps from the Winding Lane boat ramp
Water is swimmable; very calm, especially on the north/west side of the bay
Shoreline is marshy to the north/northwest and rocky to the south/east
Water shoes recommended
Boat ramp at the end of the lane suitable for jet skis and smaller watercraft (depending on water level); approximately 1–3 feet deep at the ramp

Home Truths:
No dock at this property; watercraft docking is not allowed
Cell reception is moderate due to the rural nature of the property

Door County Tourism Zone Commission Permit #32-56-3029-07

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

Amenities 59 Amenities
  • Board games
  • Coffee maker
  • Cookware
  • Dishes and silverware
  • Emergency exit
  • Enhanced cleaning practices
  • Essentials
  • Extra pillows and blankets
  • Family/kid friendly
  • Free parking on premises
  • Freezer
  • Hot water
  • Internet
  • Kettle
  • Kitchen
  • Laptop friendly workspace
  • pet friendly
  • Pets allowed
  • Portable fans
  • 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
  • Dryer
  • Heating
  • Single Level Home
  • Washer
Entertainment
  • DVD Player
  • Wireless Internet
Featured
  • Air Conditioning Air Conditioning
  • Rural
Indoors
  • Dining table
Kitchen
  • Baking sheet
  • Coffee
  • Dishwasher
  • Microwave
  • Refrigerator
  • Stove
  • Toaster
  • Wine glasses
Location
  • Door County
Outside
  • Fire pit Fire pit
  • Garden or Backyard
Safety
  • Carbon Monoxide Detector
  • Fire Extinguisher
  • First Aid Kit
  • Private Entrance
  • Smoke Detector
Things to Do Nearby
  • Cycling
  • Fishing

Location Location

Reviews Rating 4.6 (8) Reviews
Rating 5
The property and host were everything we could have wanted or needed for our Door County stay. The communication with the property manager was prompt, clear, informative, and friendly throughout the entire rental process. The property was as pictured and described, if not better. We did have one issue arise during our stay, which was handled brilliantly. The air conditioning at the location stopped working on an extremely hot day. I reported that to the property manager and they worked with the owner to send someone out immediately. The issue was resolved entirely in less than two hours despite being after typical work hours. Something like that can ruin a vacation, but in our case it was just the most minor inconvenience that was fixed about as fast as humanly possible. I cannot say enough good things about how well that situation was handled. I highly recommend the rental and would return to the property in a heartbeat. The entire experience was how renting a house should be. Five stars all the way!
Patrick - Posted: 7/18/2026
Rating 5
Quiet neighborhood with a good location to enjoy all of the Door County attractions. The home was impeccably clean especially considering that it is dog friendly. We also appreciated the room configuration with two single beds in two rooms and queen bed in the other room. It was a great stay for our family visit.
Diana - Posted: 5/25/2026
Hello Diana, Thank you for your kind review! We're so happy to hear the home was a great fit for your family visit and that you enjoyed your stay. We truly appreciate your comments and hope to welcome you back to Door County again soon! Warm regards, The Simple Life Rentals Team
Simple Life Rentals staff
Rating 5
Nice place. Very peaceful. Close to lots of activities on the peninsula.
DeAnn - Posted: 8/4/2025
Hello DeAnn, Thank you for your review! We’re glad you enjoyed the peaceful setting and the convenience to nearby activities. Hope to host you again! Warm regards, The Simple Life Rentals Team
Simple Life Rentals staff
Rating 5
Mid term stay
We stayed at Nitschke Nook for two months while selling our home and waiting to close on our new one, and it couldn’t have been a better place to land during such a hectic time. The rental was comfortable, clean, and thoughtfully furnished—everything we needed for a mid-term stay. It truly felt like a home away from home. The location was peaceful, and the pricing was incredibly reasonable for the quality and convenience. We were able to settle in quickly and focus on our move without any added stress. If you're in a transitional season of life and need a solid, welcoming place to stay, I’d absolutely recommend Nitschke Nook.
Lauren from Green Bay - Posted: 7/17/2025
Rating 4
Peaceful, beautiful and comfortable
My family, including a 7 year old and two dogs, really enjoyed our stay at North Bay Tranquility, the house is very pretty and comfortable, the beds were great and everyone slept well. It has everything you could need (full kitchen, tv and internet, beautiful yard with fire pit) and we felt right at home. Only issue was when we arrived I took the cover off the gas grill to check it out and it promptly collapsed. Notified management right away, but no one fixed or replaced it, just stuck it in the garage. So that was a minor disappointment since we had planned to grill dinners. Overall though we were extremely happy with the home and our stay. Would definitely stay again!
Anna - Posted: 10/16/2024
We greatly appreciate your review and are so happy you, your family and your dogs enjoyed your stay. We are so sorry that the grill was discovered to be broken upon your arrival and we could not replace immediately. Unfortunately prior guests don't always communicate issues to us so we do not have the opportunity to repair/replace. We hope you will consider returning!
Simple Life Rentals staff
Rating 4
Anniversary Get Away
We experienced a beautiful weekend in Door County for our anniversary. Golfing shopping dining just an all-around awesome weekend. We found the location of this place very close to everything and the fact that we were able to include our dog for the weekend. Made it extra special.
Kathy - Posted: 9/30/2024
Thank you for your review, Kathy! We are thrilled you enjoyed your stay, and that you dog was able to join. We hope you will be back!
Simple Life Rentals staff
Rating 4
Convenient to Door County Parks
It was a very comfortable house for us and our dog, and conveniently located to hiking areas and wineries. We suggest that you bring your own drinking water or take advantage of the counter top water filter they provided. If the neighbors to the right of the property are permanent residents, you will not be able to enjoy a quiet evening outside as their dogs barked constantly. Hopefully, this was a one-off. If not for that, we would consider staying here again. The property manager was extremely fast to respond to any inquiries we had.
Peggy - Posted: 9/15/2024
Thank you for your review. We appreciate your feedback and are glad to hear that the house was comfortable for you and your dog, and the location was convenient. We believe the neighboring dog was a one-off occurrence as we have not received similar feedback before. We hope you will consider staying with us again in the future.
Simple Life Rentals staff
Rating 5
Quiet time
Nice house in the woods but near the water with plenty of living space for the family. Was within a quick drive to many of the attractions for Door County.
Matt - Posted: 8/26/2024
Thank you for your kind review, Matt! We loved hosting you at North Bay Tranquility and hope you will consider returning in the future.
Simple Life Rentals staff
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