Vacation Rentals in Door County

Thanks to its long fishing tradition, Door County is full of atmospheric properties near the shore. From {{Sturgeon Bay}{180728} to Washington Island, the peninsular is packed with wooden homes which front onto Lake Michigan. Have space to moor a charter boat, as well as all of the bedrooms, lounge areas, and parking spaces your family could need.

Along with historic homes, Door County is also home to plenty of recently built cabin properties and apartments that have everything vacationers could require. They can be found in almost all of the county's villages, such as Egg Harbor or Fish Creek. Many of them provide comfortable TV rooms, spacious kitchens, multiple bathrooms, and convenient access to the area's markets and restaurants.

Located in northern Wisconsin, Door County is a beautiful summer destination, with magical scenery, food and drink to die for, local festivals, and history everywhere you look.

The county occupies the Door Peninsular, which juts out into Lake Michigan, just north of Green Bay. There is a string of fishing villages along the coast, as well as a group of islands at the tip of the promontory - the most famous of which is Washington Island.

The easiest way to get to Door County is flying into Green Bay-Austin Straubel Airport, which is served by American Eagle, United, and Delta. You could take Greyhound services into Green Bay from Chicago, or drive via I-41, then Highway 57.

The county is famous for its cherry farms, which invite visitors to pick their own, as well as its "fish boils" - an appetising and healthy Scandinavian import.

Door County has some magical historical attractions, including a cluster of 19th century lighthouses, the 1850s architecture of Ephraim, and the engaging Historical Museum.

Door County's natural beauty is its main attraction. It's on full display at Peninsular State Park, the beaches of Washington Island, and the dramatic limestone bluffs which line the coast.

Located just off the tip of Door County, Washington Island is a great place to try a fish boil, buy a handmade quilt at the Sievers School of Fiber Arts, or explore the island via UTV with the Island Adventure Company.

Take the short ferry ride to Rock Island which is even less spoiled than Washington Island. It's home to an elegant 1850s lighthouse and a just-as-beautiful boathouse built by millionaire Chester Thordarson in 1929.

The freshest fruit you're ever likely to taste can be picked during cherry season (July and August), or you can head to the area in spring to enjoy the magnificent spectacle of cherry blossom as far as the eye can see.

Green Bay might not be in Door County, but it's right next 'door', meaning that football fans can mix up fall breaks with tickets to Lambeau Field.

Door County's 19th century Belgian arrivals built some truly exquisite chapels along the peninsular. These tiny Catholic shrines are almost unique in the USA, and well worth touring by car.

Before you arrive, it helps to understand a little about who populated Door County. That way, the distinctive fish dishes and chapels of the area are easier to comprehend. As with many places, Door County received many Swedish arrivals from the 1850s onward. But Belgian Walloons also arrived in their thousands, creating an unusual cultural mix.

Wisconsin has warm, relatively short summers (between late June and early September) and long, very cold winters, so plan accordingly. Don't discount a winter break, as the peninsular's trails are a popular snowmobiling and cross-country skiing spot. And both the fall and spring bring foliage and blossoms which have to be seen to be believed.

There's plenty going on in Door County, from Egg Harbor's Pumpkin Festival in the fall, to Fish Creek's fun-packed Winter Festival in early February, and the "Season of Blossoms" which starts in April and features gallery openings, foodie events and live music across the region.