Romantisches Door County Seeufer-Cottage mit Whirlpool & Kamin

We believe a vacation rental is more than just a place to sleep—it is the setting for the moments you’ll carry with you long after you leave. Part of ANTHOLOGY STAYS, Nordcliff Cottage is designed for your most personal moments: an anniversary, honeymoon, babymoon, or simply a quiet weekend away that becomes a cherished memory.

Large windows fill the cottage with natural light and frame the lake, the islands, and the horizon beyond. You wake to sunrise over the water, and with the windows or dutch doors open, you can hear the waves working against the bluff below. Access to Newport State Park, Wisconsin’s only designated dark sky park, is a short walk away, and on clear nights the stars are worth staying out for. Settle into evenings by the wood-burning fireplace, or soak in the hot tub on top of the bluff as the stars come out.

What You’ll Find Here
- Open concept with living area, kitchen, dining table, and loft sleeping area (sleeps up to 4): queen and twin beds upstairs, twin bed downstairs
- Wood-burning fireplace and firewood
- Hot tub on the bluff above the lake
- Fire pit and bluff-top seating
- Huge projector and Roku for watching movies and shows
- Kitchen with cookware, dishes, utensils, a Nespresso machine
- 1 bathroom downstairs with original 1960s fixtures—toilet separate from walk-in shower stall.
- Ceiling fans, room darkening shades, tower fans, and clothes storage

Celebrating Something Special?
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What’s Nearby
- Isle View Park: a short walk, for swimming and kayaking (there are kayaks, life jackets, and a cart to transport them to the park)
- Newport State Park: walkable access point, with forest trails, hidden beaches, and dark skies
- Ellison Bay and Gills Rock: about 10 minutes drive, for coffee, shops, and dining
- Washington Island ferry: a short drive
- Sister Bay: about 25 minutes, with restaurants, markets, and shops
- Local favorites: Shoreline in Gills Rock for a casual dinner, Hill House for gifts and curated goods, Osteria Tre Tassi in Ellison Bay, and Kick Ash for coffee.

Bring Your Dog
Dogs are welcome, and the yard has room to roam; however, it is not fenced in. There is a flat rate pet fee.

Things to know before you book:

- This property sits along a natural bluff with a 20-foot drop. Regulations do not allow fencing along the shoreline. Please be mindful when enjoying the outdoor spaces and closely supervise children and pets. By booking, guests acknowledge responsibility for their own safety during their stay.

- The cottage has an open, lofted layout—there are no individual bedrooms.

- Due to the bluffside location and open design, the home is not suitable for children under the age of 13.

- This is a three-season cottage. As of September 2026, there is air conditioning. Summer days are tempered by lake breezes. In spring and fall, temperatures can run cooler—perfect for cozying up by the fireplace.

- Cell service may vary depending on your provider, but the Starlink internet connection is fast and reliable.