See all properties
Save
Entire cabin

Waterfront Cabin Retreat at Door County's Edge

Escape to your lakeside haven for unforgettable adventures surrounded by four islands. Enjoy cozy fireplaces or gather lakeside with Adirondack chairs and s’mores around the fire pit.

Photo gallery for Waterfront Cabin Retreat at Door County's Edge

Pool
Game room
Interior
Aerial view
Fridge, microwave, oven, stovetop

Reviews

10 out of 10
Exceptional

Entire cabin

4 bedrooms3 bathroomsSleeps 6204 sq m

Popular amenities

  • Parking available
  • Washer
  • Pet friendly
  • Barbecue grill
  • Air conditioning
  • Kitchen

About this property

Entire place

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

Waterfront Cabin Retreat at Door County's Edge

Nestled on a Lake Michigan bluff, where the Door County Peninsula meets the vast waters, Porte Haven offers a retreat like no other. Imagine waking up to panoramic views that stretch across the horizon, where you can watch the Washington Island Ferry glide by every hour, surrounded by the tranquility of the lake. Welcome to your upscale cabin perched atop an old boathouse, where every detail invites you to unwind and embrace the magic of waterfront living.

The Space:
Step into a world of comfort and luxury, where the pace of life slows down and every moment is filled with wonder. Porte Haven accommodates up to 8 people (6 adults + kids, with children under 3 staying free), offering a master bedroom with a king bed, a bunk room perfect for kids, a guest room with a queen bed, and even a king bed in the boathouse basement. Three spa-like bathrooms elevate your experience, featuring amenities such as a sauna shower, a top-of-the-line Kohler tub, and an infinity sink that spills over in a mesmerizing display.

What Sets Us Apart:

Spectacular views of four islands and the passing Washington Island Ferry
Unique location at the literal "tip of the thumb" of Wisconsin
Upscale cabin built atop an old boathouse, offering an unforgettable ambiance
Entertainment area in the converted boathouse, complete with a pool table and more games
Sunroom with a metal roof for a magical rain experience and waterproof drapes for bug-free relaxation
Privacy combined with the energy of the surrounding water
Amenities:
Your comfort is our priority, which is why Porte Haven comes fully equipped with everything you need for a memorable stay, including:

Viking appliances in the fully equipped kitchen
Two cozy fireplaces
Game room with pool table and darts
Washer and dryer
Fire pit and Adirondack chairs for lakeside gatherings
Grill for outdoor cooking
Smart TVs and Wi-Fi
Deck to soak in the stunning views
Additional Details:

Dog-friendly accommodation (up to 3 dogs allowed for a fee)
Maximum occupancy of 6 adults
Children under 3 stay free
Close proximity to the Washington Island Ferry
Easy access to swimming and water activities
Explore our other cabins in the Door County Cabin Collective for more unforgettable experiences
Your Hosts:
Jeremy and Caitlyn Jeffery, owners of the Door County Cabin Collective, are dedicated to providing you with a seamless and unforgettable vacation experience. From the moment you book until the end of your stay, we're here to ensure every aspect of your getaway exceeds your expectations.

Book Porte Haven today and embark on a lakeside adventure that will leave you refreshed, rejuvenated, and longing to return.

Property manager

Jeremy and Caitlyn Jeffery

Languages

English

Property amenities

Ski

  • Close to skiing

Pool/Spa

  • Sauna

Internet

  • WiFi available, with speed of 500+ Mbps (good for 6+ people or 10+ devices)

Parking and transportation

  • Onsite parking options include a garage
  • Onsite parking
  • Car recommended

Kitchen

  • Refrigerator
  • Stovetop
  • Microwave
  • Oven
  • Dishwasher
  • Ice maker
  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Spices
  • Kitchen island

Dining

  • Dining table

Bedrooms

  • 4 bedrooms
  • Bed sheets provided
  • Sofa bed

Bathrooms

  • 3 bathrooms
  • Shower
  • Jetted bathtub
  • Hair dryer
  • Towels provided

Living spaces

  • Fireplace
  • Living room
  • Wood stove

Entertainment

  • Smart TV
  • Pool or billiards table
  • Arcade/game room
  • Books
  • Games

Outdoor areas

  • Balcony
  • Barbecue grill
  • Garden
  • Firepit

Laundry

  • Washing machine and dryer
  • Near laundromat

Work spaces

  • Desk
  • Desk chair

Comfort

  • Air conditioning
  • Heating

Pets

  • Pet friendly

Suitability/Accessibility

  • Smoke-free property

Services and conveniences

  • Limited housekeeping
  • Iron/ironing board

Location highlights

  • On the lake
  • On the waterfront
  • In a rural location
  • Near a hospital
  • Near outlet shopping

Things to do

  • Fitness facilities nearby
  • Wildlife and game walks nearby
  • Parasailing nearby
  • Horse riding nearby
  • Winery tours nearby
  • Snowmobiling nearby
  • Swimming nearby
  • Ice skating nearby
  • Hiking/biking trails nearby
  • Sledding nearby

Safety features

  • Carbon monoxide detector installed (host has indicated there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property)
  • Smoke detector installed (host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property)
  • Fire extinguisher
  • First aid kit
  • Deadbolt lock

General

  • Unit size: 2200 sq ft (204 sq m)

Similar properties

Apple Unit with large windows towards the water, outside patio with a fire pit

Waterfront Dream Cottage With A Million Dollar View, HARBOR Unit

  • Hot Tub
  • Kitchen
  • Washer
  • Dryer
10.0 out of 10, Exceptional, 153 reviews
Waterfront Dream Cottage With A Million Dollar View, HARBOR Unit

Policies

Check-in

Check-in time starts at 3:00 PM
Contactless check-in available
Minimum check-in age: 25

Check-out

Check-out before 10:00 AM

Special check-in instructions

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

Pets

Pets allowed
Service animals are welcome, and are exempt from fees
Note from host: We allow up to 3 dogs for extra fee of $150/pet.

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome

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 indicated there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property
Host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher, a first aid kit, and a deadbolt lock
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

We should mention

A car is recommended for transportation to and from this property

Property is also known as

New! Luxury Waterfront Cabin in Northern Door County Ellison Bay
New! Luxury Waterfront Cabin in Northern Door County Cabin
orp5b49c99x

About the neighborhood

Map
Ellison Bay, WI

What's nearby

  • Northport Pier - 7 min walk
  • Newport State Park - 14 min drive
  • Sister Bay Marina - 19 min drive
  • Sister Bay Beach - 20 min drive
  • Schoolhouse Beach Park - 50 min drive

Getting around

  • Green Bay Austin Straubel Intl. Airport (GRB) - 122 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Mink River Basin Supper Club - ‬11 min drive
  • ‪Albatross Drive Inn - ‬45 min drive
  • ‪Charlie's Smokehouse - ‬5 min drive
  • ‪Island Orchard Cider - ‬11 min drive
  • ‪The Point Grille - ‬42 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Waterfront Cabin Retreat at Door County's Edge pet-friendly?

Yes, pets are allowed at this property.

What time is check-in at Waterfront Cabin Retreat at Door County's Edge?

Check-in begins at 3:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Waterfront Cabin Retreat at Door County's Edge?

Check-out is at 10:00 AM.

Where is Waterfront Cabin Retreat at Door County's Edge located?

Situated on the waterfront, this cabin is within 1 mi (2 km) of Northport Pier and Lake Michigan. Grand Traverse Island State Park and The Clearing Folk School are also within 9 mi (15 km).

Have a question?

AI iconBeta

Get instant answers with AI powered search of property information and reviews.

Waterfront Cabin Retreat at Door County's Edge Reviews

Reviews

10

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 54 out of 55 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 1 out of 55 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 0 out of 55 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 55 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 55 reviews

10/10

Cleanliness

Reviews

This review comes from a trusted partner site and has not been verified.

10/10 Excellent

Ron & Janet S.

Best Place-Best People
Traveled much of the world but only want to return here. Constant spectacle of sunrises, the waters of "Death's Door", the Washington Island ferry, eagles, ducks, otters, and deep, incomparable peace.

10/10 Excellent

Karie L.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Beautiful views!
The views at Porte Haven really are hard to beat! The kitchen and patio view was where we loved spending most of our time. Hosts were very kind and had great communication with us during our stay.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Sue B.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Friend celebration
Perfect spot to celebrate with friends!
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2022

10/10 Excellent

Medina K.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Incredible House and Views
My family and I absolutely adored this house. The pictures really don’t do it justice!!! And it was really cozy and fun family experience. Would definitely come back again.
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2023
This review comes from a trusted partner site and has not been verified.

10/10 Excellent

Brad O.

Perfect
Beautiful home in the perfect setting. Great recommendations and commincation from the hosts.

10/10 Excellent

lauren g.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Best Door County Experience
This is a beautiful property with beautiful amenities. The location is amazing! It was the perfect location to celebrate my mom’s 60th birthday! The owners were friendly and helpful :) I recommend renting this property and we will be renting again!
Stayed 3 nights in May 2023
This review comes from a trusted partner site and has not been verified.

10/10 Excellent

Mike and Linda C.

Starry Starry Night!
What a wonderful trip! The house is amazing and immaculate. We experienced colorful trees and star-filled skies. It truly was a getaway!

10/10 Excellent

Rodney K., La Crosse, USA

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Exceptional Stay!!
Fantastic communication from the very beginning. I had high expectations prior to our trip and was not disappointed. We loved the amenities and thought the location on the water was perfect! We could see Washington Island, Plum Island, and Pilot Island while inside or outside, what a view!
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2023

10/10 Excellent

Denise & Rich S., Chilton, WI

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Unbelievable views in a warm setting
We really enjoyed our stay! A unique property that is well appointed, warm and inviting. The views and location are hard to beat. The location is away from the busyness of the towns on Highway 42, but not so far away that it hinders exploration of the popular spots in Door County. The house is charming and the host very responsive should you need anything. We will make a point to stay at this location again.
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2024

10/10 Excellent

Kathi K.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
A Magical Time
A beautiful home with great amenities and the view was absolutely amazing!! We enjoyed listening to the waves crash into the rocks, and the sky was awe inspiring with the Milky Way directly above the house. We didn’t want to leave and are already planning our return trip.
Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2023
This review comes from a trusted partner site and has not been verified.

10/10 Excellent

Bradley H.

Amazing
The property was incredible, perfect for a weekend getaway with the family. We had a blast playing darts and pool with the kids and nestled up to a fire during a snowstorm. House has everything. Hosts were incredibly responsive and had great suggestions for restaurants and things to do. Look forward to our return.

10/10 Excellent

Drew H.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Amazing views from an amazing place.
Porte Haven was an amazing place to stay. The master bedroom upstairs offers amazing views of the water and not to distant islands. And the kitchen and living room were great places to relax and make an amazing dinner on the premium Viking appliances. The basement offered a great place to hang with friends and play some games.
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2023

10/10 Excellent

Kathy M.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Family Christmas in February
This was our first time in Door County. Took our adult children for their present this year. The house was amazing, clean and fun!!! Pool table, darts and game table. You cannot beat the views of the water…we saw an Eagle fly by each day. We just had a wonderful time and fantastic restaurants right there. CHOP and Wickman House so awesome. Thank you!
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2023

10/10 Excellent

Leopoldo S.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Easter weekend at Porte Haven
We had an outstanding weekend at Porte Haven the cabin was clean comfortable with a great game room and above all, incredible lake views the sunrises from the upstairs master were incredible and the hot steam room and whirlpool are great too. We enjoy a night walk at the Newport state park on saw the moon rise over the lake on their dark sky area, enjoyed cider flights , Swedish pancakes and painting the Anderson dock . Jeremy was very responsive and attentive and made us feel welcomed. Will be back for summer family time for sure
Stayed 4 nights in Apr 2023
This review comes from a trusted partner site and has not been verified.

10/10 Excellent

Ron & Janet S.

Door County Diamond Among the Rocks
Our fourth time with Door County Collective and third time at Port Haven. A beautiful wooded and serene location makes us feel like we’re all alone at the top of the Door. Can’t get any closer to the water and the most outstanding view of the islands across Death’s Door. Watching the waves and the car ferry come and go is so relaxing. We appreciate their hardworking attention to detail. Our “home away from home” is spacious and clean, the kitchen/dining area is awesome and a great gathering place. Huge windows! The master bedroom has great views and its own balcony. We’re already scheduled for our next trip!
This review comes from a trusted partner site and has not been verified.

10/10 Excellent

Jeff W.

Extremely impressed with the facility and experience!!
We celebrated three milestone birthdays with our family (70, 60, and 50 yr old birthdays) with spouses. 6 adults in one facility can sometimes be too much over 4-5 days, but Port Haven was perfect for us all. Three bathrooms, and three very different style bedrooms( plus a fourth for the little ones had we brought any) kept everyone happy! Great pool table and dart board game room with a big TV for the Packer game, a super comfortable living room with fireplace, a huge kitchen and dining area for food and games, and a fantastic view of Washington Island and the ferry activity. Even a fire pit and deck outside facing the water- loved the list of items to bring and what NOT to bring was very helpful, along with places to visit, etc. Well done DC Cabins LLC- we will be back again!!! What a great experience!!!
This review comes from a trusted partner site and has not been verified.

10/10 Excellent

Sandy C.

Our fave lakeside retreat
Our family (husband, myself, two adult daughters and two dogs) had a great time at Porte Haven. There was plenty of room for all of us and we found all we needed for relaxing, playing games, cooking, baking Christmas cookies, and exploring Door County. The beds were VERY comfortable ( and I rarely sleep well away from home!) and we loved having 3 full baths. The jetted tub with TV was a treat we all tried out over the course of our 5 days there - LOVE! The unique architecture was attractive and comfortable - would love to know the story behind the design. We were hoping for snow but Lake Michigan literally at our doorstep provided plenty of entertainment instead. The crashing waves were so like the ocean it was hard to remember we were in the Midwest! We loved our wine trolly tour at Door County Winery n Al Johnson’s Swedish Pancakes. Hügelhaus had yummy German food. A great winter vacation, despite not a lick of snow.

8/10 Good

Elizabeth C.

Liked: Check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Gorgeous views
You won’t find better views of the lake anywhere - truly spectacular. The home sits as close to the lake as possible and the windows are large and abundant. Perfect lake and nature viewing for any season.
Stayed 5 nights in Oct 2024
This review comes from a trusted partner site and has not been verified.

10/10 Excellent

Tiffany B.

Enjoyed being back at beautiful unique house in Door County
Gorgeous location, unique fun house.
This review comes from a trusted partner site and has not been verified.

10/10 Excellent

Jordan B.

Our new favorite spot...
My family and I have been long-weekending in Door County for years...and, to be frank, the trip had gotten a bit stale (same house, same activities, etc...). So, this year--we decided to change things up and find a new house to rent in Door County in a different area altogether. We landed on Porte Haven...and when I tell you that this reignited our love of Door County--I am not lying! The house was not only beautiful--but it was also able to easily accommodate all 8 of us and our 3 dogs. Our family is scattered about the U.S. so having a house like this with spaces for all of us to be together was spectacular. We watched scary movies in front of the fireplace on the huge couch that fit us all, had beautiful meals at the large dining table that were made in the chef's kitchen (which by the way--had the most beautiful view of the lake), sat out on the deck and watched sunrises, and even had an impromptu 'polar-ish plunge' in the lake. This is our 'new spot' moving forward.
This review comes from a trusted partner site and has not been verified.

10/10 Excellent

Andrea D.

Would live here if I could...
I waited to post my review because I'm honestly not sure where to start! We arrived after dark due to a family emergency (it was touch and go whether we would even make the trip) and after getting our bags inside I knew the first thing I needed to do was listen to those Lake Michigan waves. And we were not disappointed! If you are looking for a private sanctuary, enjoy sitting by a campfire and watching the ferry, ships and wildlife go by - look no further. We are ruined for any other vacation rental. There's plenty of space for families (if you need it), two different areas for campfires, multiple decks overlooking the water (I still can't decide which view is my favorite), walking distance to the ferry dock and a little town park. Truly a one-of-a-kind property in a magical location. As if that isn't enough, Jeremy is a text message away if you have questions - about anything. The communication from booking to check-out was phenomenal. Book it, you won't regret it.

10/10 Excellent

Kara S.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Magical Port Haven
This is a dream property. We had an incredible week and really enjoyed being right on the water! Beautiful views and so peaceful.
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Mike C.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Enjoyable Stay
Beautiful views, well equipped house. Great place for our extended family gathering. Communication was excellent.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2024
This review comes from a trusted partner site and has not been verified.

10/10 Excellent

Mark G.

Great week at Porte Haven
The View! Such a neat place to spend a week in Door County. Super clean and well appointed. Two fire pits with tons of seating. A great sun deck. Billiards. Darts. Game table. A huge kitchen. The showers are even unique and worth trying out each. The steam shower was awesome after a refreshing dip in Lake Michigan. The hosts are great and communication was awesome. And. The View!
This review comes from a trusted partner site and has not been verified.

10/10 Excellent

Dhrumil S.

Amazing stay at Porte Haven!
We stayed at Porte Haven in June with our 3 kids (ages 14, 11 and 7) and our small dog. This was just what our family needed. While the usual highlights of our trip is the exploring we do in the town we are in, most of our memories were at the house, just hanging out and enjoying the amazing house. The house was perfect for our family of 5 and it has breathtaking views of the lake and just a very peaceful, serene place. The house had everything we needed to make it a comfortable stay and we are so happy we found this gem of a house. We will definitely be looking to book this again in the future!