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Lily Pad, a Door County Waterfront Cottage in Sturgeon Bay

Lakefront cottage with kitchen and patio

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Beach nearby, beach towels
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Perched on the waters of Sturgeon Bay, The Lily Pad is a romantic getaway with a private deck perfect for maritime enthusiasts. Enjoy spectacular sunrise vistas overlooking the historic Steel Bridge or relax outside reading your favorite novel.

Reviews

10 out of 10
Exceptional

Entire home

1 bedroom1 bathroomSleeps 236 sq m

Popular amenities

  • Parking available
  • Beach view
  • Laundry
  • Fireplace
  • Barbecue grill
  • Kitchen

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About this property

Entire place

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

Lily Pad, a Door County Waterfront Cottage in Sturgeon Bay

All you need is your toothbrush! This charming, newly constructed cottage offers a fully furnished escape, perfect for couples seeking a romantic getaway in one of the last remaining waterfront cottages in Sturgeon Bay.

Nestled right on the shimmering waters of Sturgeon Bay, Lily Pad Cottage boasts a prime location for maritime enthusiasts. With a private deck just steps from your door, it's an ideal spot for fishermen, sailors, paddlers, and stand-up paddleboarders to indulge in their favorite activities.

This delightful one-bedroom studio is not only a cozy retreat but also a gateway to adventure. Enjoy leisurely bike rides or strolls to nearby beaches, state parks, restaurants, galleries, and entertainment venues in Sturgeon Bay. Each morning, wake up to spectacular sunrises over the historic Steel Bridge, setting the perfect tone for your day.

Relax at Otumba Park Beach, just a block away, or unwind on the deck with your favorite novel in hand. Lily Pad Cottage is a year-round haven, especially enchanting in winter—my personal favorite time of year here! Equipped with high-end amenities, including a king-sized bed and a chef’s kitchen, it has everything you need to create culinary masterpieces. But why cook when some of Door County's finest dining options are just a few blocks away?

We can't wait to welcome you to Door County, often referred to as the Cape Cod of the Midwest—a magical destination where art and nature come together to inspire joy. If you require additional space, consider booking Eagle View Suite, a two-bedroom suite right next door!

Property amenities

Beach

  • Beach nearby
  • Beach towels

Ski

  • Cross-country skiing nearby

Internet

  • Available in the cottage: Free WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • Parking on site

Kitchen

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Cookware, dishware, and utensils
  • Dishwasher
  • Electric kettle
  • Microwave
  • Oven
  • Paper towels
  • Refrigerator
  • Spices
  • Stovetop
  • Toaster

Bedrooms

  • Bedroom
  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • 1 bathroom
  • Bathtub or shower
  • Hair dryer
  • Soap
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels provided

Living spaces

  • Fireplace
  • Living room

Entertainment

  • DVD player
  • Smart TV

Outdoor areas

  • Barbecue grill
  • Firepit
  • Garden
  • Outdoor furniture
  • Patio

Laundry

  • Laundry facilities

Comfort

  • Air conditioning
  • Heating

Pets

  • No pets allowed

Suitability/Accessibility

  • Smoking not allowed

Services and conveniences

  • Concierge services

Location highlights

  • In the city center
  • Near a health/beauty spa
  • Near a hospital
  • Near the marina
  • On a lake
  • On the bay
  • On the waterfront

Things to do

  • Kayak
  • Tennis
  • Birdwatching nearby
  • Fishing nearby
  • Golfing nearby
  • Hiking/biking trails nearby
  • Hunting nearby
  • Ice skating nearby
  • Jet skiing nearby
  • Kayaking nearby
  • Motor boating nearby
  • Mountain biking nearby
  • Parasailing nearby
  • Sailing nearby
  • Snorkeling nearby
  • Snowmobiling nearby
  • Swimming nearby
  • Water skiing nearby
  • Water tubing nearby
  • Wildlife walks nearby
  • Winery tours nearby

Safety features

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

General

  • Garden
  • Property does not allow children
  • Unit size: 388 square feet

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Policies

Check-in

Check-in time starts at 4:00 PM
Contactless check-in available

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

Rules

Review entire Cottage Rules and Cottage Manual on the owner's website: CottageInDoor.co or in the guest book above the TV in the Cottage.

Pets

Pets not allowed

Children and extra beds

This property does not allow children

Events

No events allowed

Smoking

Smoking is not permitted

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

Property is also known as

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About the neighborhood

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Sturgeon Bay, WI

What's nearby

  • Door County Maritime Museum - 10 min walk - 0.9 km
  • Sturgeon Bay Bridge - 13 min walk - 1.1 km
  • Third Avenue Playhouse - 19 min walk - 1.7 km
  • Door County Historical Museum - 20 min walk - 1.7 km
  • Potawatomi State Park - 3 min drive - 2.2 km

Getting around

  • Green Bay Austin Straubel Intl. Airport (GRB) - 53 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Scaturo's Baking Co & Cafe - ‬16 min walk
  • ‪Stone Harbor Resort & Conference Center - ‬18 min walk
  • ‪Kitty O'Reillys Irish Pub - ‬13 min walk
  • ‪5th and Jefferson Coffee House - ‬3 min drive
  • ‪Starboard Brewing Company - ‬2 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Lily Pad, a Door County Waterfront Cottage in Sturgeon Bay pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

How much is parking?

Onsite parking is available at the property.

What time is check-in at Lily Pad, a Door County Waterfront Cottage in Sturgeon Bay?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Lily Pad, a Door County Waterfront Cottage in Sturgeon Bay?

Check-out is at 10:00 AM.

Where is Lily Pad, a Door County Waterfront Cottage in Sturgeon Bay located?

Located in the heart of Sturgeon Bay, this cottage is within a 15-minute walk of Door County Maritime Museum and Sturgeon Bay Bridge. Margaret Lockwood Gallery and Popelka Trenchard Glass are also within 1 mi (2 km).

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Lily Pad, a Door County Waterfront Cottage in Sturgeon Bay Reviews

Reviews

10

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 51 out of 54 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 3 out of 54 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 0 out of 54 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 54 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 54 reviews

10/10

Cleanliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

CYNTHIA E.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Wonderful!

Loved the tiny house with everything we needed. It's in a wonderful neighborhood right on the water. Loved sitting and just enjoying the view.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Marcia H.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Wonderful

If you are looking for relaxation in a quaint cottage on the water this is for you. Very clean and wonderfully decorated. Great views from within with all the comforts of home.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Kristen J.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Amazing Stay

I stayed at the Lily Pad for four days in early March and it was amazing! Alisa is a fabulous host and made sure I had everything thing I needed. The Lily Pad is beautifully designed, furnished and decorated. The kitchen is a great space for preparing meals and was stocked with everything, including delicious coffee from a local coffee shop. The views of the bay are incredible and I enjoyed watching the sunrise each morning. The bed is very comfortable and getting to meet Alisa and her sweet dog, Sara, was a highlight. I can’t wait to return and highly recommend it!
Stayed 4 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Angie G.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Great time in Door County

From the moment we arrived we were so thrilled with our rental location. The views are amazing and we loved having coffee on the deck and lounging outside and reading. The design of the interior was so well thought out. Everything was great. The bed was so comfortable we both had some of our best sleep in a long time. The host was great to talk with. She was so kind and you can tell she has a lot of pride in her place. It is a must stay rental!
Stayed 5 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Tina E., Ludlow, US

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Relaxing

The property was everything listed!! The property was very clean and so relaxing. Everything you could possibly need to stay. Alisa was super nice and even though she lived right next door, she respected our privacy. The nats are a little overwhelming at times but you’re right on the water so expect it. No complaints from us…I would stay there again if we decide to adventure that way again.
Stayed 4 nights in May 2023

10/10 Excellent

Julie S.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
We had a wonderful time staying at the Lily Pad! The home was so quaint and clean! We would definitely recommend this place and we will be back next year!!!
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Sally T.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Exceeded our expectations.

Cutest waterfront cottage. Artist owned and cared for. Which is reflected in its designer furnishings, artwork, with and cute and practical outdoor waterfront seating areas. Comfortable bed, fully stocked kitchen ware, with indoor seating for watching the water and nature right out the bay window. Pretty flowers, firepit and a professionally designed garden.Is located in quiet neighborhood near coffee shops, best pizza place, park and more. We both thought it was even better in person than the inviting listing suggested.No detail was overlooked. Highly recommend.
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Richard F.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Lovely Lily Pad

Cottage was exactly what we were looking stay in for our anniversary. Clean, cozy and quaint. Being right on the water was amazing. Although the weather did not allow us to use the outdoor spaces available it did not detract from our visit. We will definitely consider staying there again in the future.
Stayed 3 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Kariann W.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Incredibly Relaxing

The property was serene and the exact place to recover from teaching. Alisa was so responsive when my coffee maker didn’t work and lovely to talk to. The views made me feel like I was on a live aboard and it was just ahhhhhhhhh
Stayed 7 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Ross T.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

The bay

Outstanding place, great lication
Stayed 4 nights in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Brianne F.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Wedding Anniversary

The Lily Pad Cottage is absolutely perfect for 2 looking to get away and spend some quality time together. The view is beautiful. A lot of things to do out and about in the town or while hanging out at the cottage. We will be back 😁
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Chad Williams W.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Great honeymoon destination

Me and my wife found this little spot for our honeymoon and we loved it. It’s small but cozy, and for two people it’s perfect. The view is great, we had little ducks swim around near us and that made our day. You can tell the property manager really cares, everything inside the house was very clean and well put together. Just a heads up when we stayed we had to get our own dvd player as here wasn’t one that worked well, but the two tvs had all the streaming apps you could ever need. Overall very pleased with our experience here.
Stayed 7 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Jeanne M.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Charming!

A really lovely cottage with a beautiful view, a great convenient location and a friendly helpful host! We thoroughly enjoyed our week’s stay.
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Ted S.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Lily Pad Cottage

The Lily Pad Cottage was a wonderful place with amazing views over the water with spectacular sunrises. The cottage was clean and the bed was super comfortable. Really enjoyed our stay there.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2024

8/10 Good

Bethany B.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Cute little cottage

Cute little property. Close to walking path and downtown.
Stayed 3 nights in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

Marie G.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Wonderful Little Cottage

The Lilly Pad Cottage is very private and had everything we could want. The cottage itself is very comfortable and cute. We enjoyed being right on the water. It was really nice having a fire pit and grill at our disposal. Highly recommend and would definitely rent again.
Stayed 5 nights in Apr 2023

10/10 Excellent

Michael F.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Great Stay!!

Perfect!
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2022

10/10 Excellent

Phyllis M.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Perfect

Picture of the Lilly Pad exactly what was pictured Great location/beautiful views/ great decor Enjoyed it all
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2022

10/10 Excellent

Knowlton K.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Outstanding .

Outstanding in all respects. Made reservations for next year. Alisa is very pleasant.
Stayed 14 nights in Aug 2022

10/10 Excellent

Lisa Y.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Gorgeous

Would return here again. Highly recommend!!
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2022

10/10 Excellent

Laura R.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Wonderful!!

The view is AMAZING -- as someone else said, you feel like you are on a houseboat! The place was super clean and neat, and the kitchen was fully functioning (the olive oil and sandwich bags were clutch). Everything was just *easy* and *relaxing*. Perfect getaway spot!!!!
Stayed 5 nights in Jun 2022

10/10 Excellent

Lori S., Chicago area, IL

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Gem of a Cottage

Like living on a luxury boat without the seasickness! In spite of some rain during our stay, the view from the bay window kept us transfixed with ever-changing clouds, waves and light. The location is magical and the cottage itself perfection--everything a person or two could want or need. The Lily Pad is nestled down below street-level, with private deck and garden at waters' edge. And Alisa is a lovely and gracious host. Highest recommendation!
Stayed 4 nights in May 2022

10/10 Excellent

Theresa D.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

A Peaceful Waterftont Gem

Lily Pad Cottage is a beautifully decorated studio with a king sized bed, a well equipped full sized kitchen and cathedral ceiling. The cottage sits right on the water with a spacious sized deck and is next to a large yard beautifully landscaped with a firepit. The cottage was exactly as described. The booking process was very simple. The owner, Alisa, lives next door to the cottage. She was a wonderful host and very accommodating. We stayed at the cottage for 7 days during Thanksgiving week. We look forward to returning. We had a very comfortable stay. I highly recommend Lily Pad Cottage.
Stayed 6 nights in Nov 2021

8/10 Good

Julie E.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Chairs uncomfortable

Stairs in process of rebuilding
Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2021

10/10 Excellent

Carolyn M.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

At the water's edge

We so enjoyed our stay in this adorable cottage. At waters edge, you can hear the ripples lapping at the shore. Serene. Located in a quiet neighborhood with easy street parking. Sturgeon Bay is the perfect home base for traveling around Door County.
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2021