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4 bedrooms, desk, iron/ironing board, travel cot
Fridge, microwave, oven, stovetop
Exterior
Interior

Reviews

10 out of 10
Exceptional

Entire home

4 bedrooms3 bathroomsSleeps 8204 sq m

Popular amenities

  • Parking available
  • Washer
  • Barbecue grill
  • Outdoor space
  • Air conditioning
  • Kitchen

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Ellison Bay, WI
  • Sister Bay Beach
    ‪14 min drive‬
  • Sister Bay Marina
    ‪14 min drive‬
  • Newport State Park
    ‪16 min drive‬

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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.

The DiSalvo Lakehouse

This beautiful home is just minutes from Sister Bay on the banks of Rowleys Bay overlooking Lake Michigan. It's a beautiful, spacious home, but at the same time it offers an intimate lake-house feel. Within a couple blocks, there is a boat marina, zip-lining, a boat launch and slips, along with segway tours.   During the Winter months you will find trails for cross-country skiing and a cozy fireplace to warm up. We recently added an outdoor pizza kitchen to create a wonderful experience for our guests!

We are proud that our house has been ranked as the #1 waterfront home in all of Door County on VRBO in the top 50 ranking! Also featured on TripsToDiscover.com as one of the top ten VRBO vacation properties in all of Wisconsin!

It includes 4 bedrooms and 3 full baths. 3 spacious bedrooms on mail level, including master suite with King Bed (Purple Hybrid 3 mattress with electric base) and in-suite bathroom. Two other bedrooms feature Queen beds and second bathroom on main level. 4th bedroom with 4 twin beds (2 bunk sets) and a full bath upstairs through a spiral staircase. 3 of the bedrooms have panoramic views of the bay and Lake Michigan. We just completed a renovation of the kitchen, newly expanded deck with ping pong table, and plenty of room for entertaining, both bathrooms on first floor along with installing a new HVAC system which adds Central air for the Summer! All mattresses are brand new this year! Leather sofa in living room is a Queen sofa sleeper.

We provide 3 kayak’s, 3 paddle boards and one three-person canoe for all guest use. We also have plenty of yard games to enjoy lakeside. On the side of the house we have all boats stored along with a yard bin with multiple games including life size Jenga, Bocci Ball and Bags.

The home offers a well appointed, updated kitchen, H/E washer/dryer, 3 decks with lake views, 2 Weber grills, one gas, one charcoal. We do offer a Keurig coffee maker along with a standard Coffee maker as well. Smart TV's in Livingroom, Master and Bunk room with hi-speed wifi, featuring YouTubeTV, along with access to sign into Netflix, Disney Plus, etc…. We also have a selection of movies, books, and family games! This is our own family vacation home, so we hope you enjoy it as much as we do.

For security purposes, we have a Ring Door bell that captures video for check in and check out purposes only.

Virtual tour featured at

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=5-wjeb5XyCo&authuser=4


During your stay at this holiday home, you're just a quick walk from Lake Michigan. The holiday home offers free WiFi and a kitchen.
  • Air-conditioned home with kitchen, washing machine and 3 bathrooms
  • Free WiFi
  • Steps from Lake Michigan and 7 minutes by car from Linden Gallery
The DiSalvo Lakehouse offers its guests barbecue grills and a garden. The front desk is open around the clock.

Property manager

Northern Door Vacations, LLC

Languages

English

Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in the house: Free WiFi

Parking and transport

  • Parking on site

Kitchen

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Cookware, dishware, and utensils
  • Dishwasher
  • Hob
  • Ice maker
  • Kitchen island
  • Microwave
  • Oven
  • Refrigerator
  • Toaster

Dining

  • Dining table

Bedrooms

  • 4 bedrooms
  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • 3 bathrooms
  • Hair dryer
  • Shower/bathtub combination
  • Towels provided

Living spaces

  • Dining table
  • Fireplace
  • Living room

Entertainment

  • Books
  • DVD player
  • Smart TV
  • Stereo
  • Video library

Outdoor areas

  • Barbecue grill
  • Garden
  • Patio

Laundry

  • Washing machine

Work spaces

  • Desk

Comfort

  • Air conditioning
  • Heating

Pets

  • No pets allowed

Suitability/Accessibility

  • Area rugs in public areas
  • Cobblestone flooring in public areas
  • Hardwood flooring in public areas
  • Thin carpet in public areas
  • Smoke-free property

Services and conveniences

  • Iron/ironing board

Location highlights

  • On a lake
  • On the waterfront

Things to do

  • Kayak
  • Table tennis

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

General

  • Garden
  • Recycling
  • Unit size: 2,196 square feet

Policies

Check-in

Check-in time starts at 4:00 PM
Contactless check-in and check-out are available
Minimum check-in age - 25

Check-out

Check-out before 10:00 AM
Contactless check-out

Special check-in instructions

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

Pets

  • No pets allowed

Children and extra beds

  • Children are welcome.

Important information

You need to know

This property is managed by a private host (a party not acting within their trade, business or profession). EU consumer law, including the right of withdrawal, will not apply to your booking. The cancellation policy set by the private host will cover your booking.
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
On-site parties or group events are strictly prohibited
Host has indicated that there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property
Host has indicated that there is a smoke detector on the property
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher and a first aid kit
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
You will receive an email from the host with check-in and check-out instructions. You will also receive an email from Vrbo with a link to a Vrbo account, which will enable you to manage your booking.

Property is also known as

Spacious Lakefront Home Minutes Sister Bay House Ellison Bay
Spacious Lakefront Home Minutes Sister Bay House
Spacious Lakefront Home Minutes Sister Bay Ellison Bay
Spacious Lakefront Home Minutes Sister Bay
Spacious front Minutes Sister
Spacious Lakefront Home Minutes From Sister Bay
Tilava Lakefront Home Minuutin Päässä Sister Bay
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The DiSalvo Lakehouse Reviews

Reviews

10

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 143 out of 144 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 0 out of 144 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 1 out of 144 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 144 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 144 reviews

10/10

Cleanliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Matthew M.

Liked: Cleanliness
Great time in Door County
Perfect location for an extended family vacation. Host was responsive and great at reaching out. Can't recommend more highly.
Stayed 5 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness
First family Door County trip
The house was what we were expecting and we were able to enjoy our time. My daughter was also able to see her first eagle ever.
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Sandy K., Chicago, IL

Liked: Cleanliness
Great location for a family vacation
The lake house was perfect for our family vacation (5 adults and our 1 year old granddaughter). There was everything you would need for a vacation by Lake Michigan from making meals to recreation. You can swim and kayak or paddle board right from the backyard. It's a rocky shore, but great for adults and kids. We took our granddaughter to Sand Bay Park, just a 6 minute drive, for her first sand beach experience. We made use of the gas grill, outdoor pizza oven and Blackstone grill. The Blackstone was great for making big family breakfasts! We have been visiting Door County for 46 years, staying or camping in various locations. I highly recommend Rowley's Bay. It is a quiet spot, but still close to all of the tourist attractions and restaurants.
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Laurie E.

Liked: Cleanliness
Serenity on the lake
Beautiful property on the lake. Loved watching the sun rise over the lake every morning while having coffee on the deck. Great star gazing, too! Over the course of the week, we were a party of 7-9. The kitchen and outdoor grills were really well appointed for our family meals at home. The quality appliances and mattresses- made for a comfortable stay. We also used the family games, kayak, water toys and, of course, the hammock. Hosts were communicative and provided lots of suggestions for area activities. We had a great week!
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Zac L.

Liked: Cleanliness
Wonderful stay in our favorite area
We had such a great time at DiSalvo House! First off, the home and property are just beautiful. They definitely put thought into every aspect of their guest’s stay. From extra blankets, pillows, and towels, clear instructions on how to use all the fun cooking toys, quick responses to questions, and so much more, it’s instantly become my favorite vacation rental in Door County!
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Hannah Z.

Liked: Cleanliness
Ideal Door County
Beautifully appointment lakefront home well suited for large families. Our group made much use of the kitchen, pizzs oven, grills and blackstone. The wine fridge was also very nice to have. Kids enjoyed the variety of toys. Beds were comfy. Quiet road with no through traffic.
Stayed 3 nights in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

Jessica E., Chicago, USA

Liked: Cleanliness
Better than Expected
This home was everything we imagined, and more. It was such a beautiful and private location. Being on the water was absolutely breathtaking. The home was so clean and provided everything you needed. There were books, board games, and hundreds of DVDs. The best bedroom was definitely the 2nd floor bunk room. It had its own bathroom! I would love to stay here again and I know my family enjoyed it as well.
Stayed 4 nights in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

Kimberley M.

Liked: Cleanliness
Great stay
Lovely property in a quiet beautiful location right on the lake. Responsive hosts. Comfy beds. We enjoyed experimenting with the pizza oven. Unfortunately we did a lot of exploring so didn't use the other amenities but it was great having the options.
Stayed 4 nights in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

Eric I.

Liked: Cleanliness
Beautiful Getaway on the Lake
The DiSalvo Lakehouse is incredible. From the first moment we stepped through the door until we left the property did not stop "wowing" us. The home itself is beautiful and the host provides plenty of things to make your stay great. Various types of outdoor grills/cooking surfaces, yard games, kayaks and canoes. Everything was great and I would not hesitate to book this place again.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

Mary B.

Liked: Cleanliness
Getaway weekend
Beautiful location and home, host went out of his way to make sure we were able to check in and get there despite bad weather
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2024

10/10 Excellent

Ross D.

Liked: Cleanliness
Family Birthday Celebration
The DiSalvo Lakehouse was one of the best places our family has stayed over the years. The Lakehouse was in a great location, was very clean, and the hosts were very accommodating and easy to communicate with. We all would love to come back again in the summer when we can spend more time on the deck and by the water!
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2024

10/10 Excellent

Pam U.

Liked: Cleanliness
Family
So awesome with everything needed for my grandchildren, games, toys, fun upstairs with bunkbeds, everything needed for my youngest grandaughter And adult fun, games, movies, super bowl on TV The outdoor beauty with patios, Michigan Lake and treasure findings All Adult rooms better than our home, love
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2024

10/10 Excellent

Amanda S.

Liked: Cleanliness
Beautiful property, comfortable home ... a place for wonderful memories!
Second stay at this lovely property. Everything pictured is accurate. Home is equipped with all you need for a comfortable, relaxing stay. Micah provided many great resources for the area. Check-in and out was a breeze, home was clean. We had a wonderful time and can't wait to return again!
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2023

10/10 Excellent

Connie H.

Liked: Cleanliness
Fall Outing
Beautiful property! The view is magnificent, the house was perfect and the location was great. We had so much fun playing ping-pong on the deck and enjoying what door County has to offer. Thanks so much for a wonderful time!
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2023

10/10 Excellent

Glen F., Wisconsin USA

Liked: Cleanliness
Rowleys Bay get-away
We really enjoyed our get-away. All six members of our party agreed that this was a top-notch property. Every room in the house was tastefully appointed and well stocked. That is also true of the outdoor amenities as well. We were provided with clear instructions and guides, and helpful hints and suggestions. It is obvious that the owners take great pride in their lake home, and insure that guests have n enjoyable time.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2023

10/10 Excellent

Dennis M.

Liked: Cleanliness
Rowley's Bay Gem
This VRBO was extremely clean, well kept inside and out and was well stocked from the essentials to all the kitchen supplies you need. All the comforts of home with a beautiful back drop of lake Michigan. Will definitely stay her again.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2023

10/10 Excellent

Julie H.

Liked: Cleanliness
Great family trip!
It was absolutely perfect!! We used all the amenities and it was so worthwhile! Possibily the best host/house we ever had for a weekend vacation. Thank you
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2023

10/10 Excellent

Jodie S.

Liked: Cleanliness
Such a great house/atmosphere
Came here with some friends for the weekend but I can’t wait to bring my family back and stay here!!
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2023

10/10 Excellent

Lynn D., Troy, USA

Liked: Cleanliness
Exceeded Our Expectations
The house exceeded our expectations. The kitchen had everything we needed to cook a few group meals. It was well equipped. We made pizzas one evening in the outdoor pizza oven and they turned out amazing. We rode the bikes around the neighborhood, went fishing, kayaking and played table tennis. We didn't use the kayaks since we had our own, but plan to use them and the paddle boards on our next visit. Everything at the property was top quality. The beds were comfortable and the living room with large TV allowed us to watch football games and a movie from the massive DVD collection. The lake view from the bench by the water is where we had our coffee in the morning. It was truly a wonderful experience. They really thought of everything to make the stay enjoyable. We did have some bumps in the road. We arrived the day that Rowley's Bay Resort caught fire. We weren't able to get to the property because of firetrucks and then we needed to wait for them to turn the electric back on to the property. Micah had a house lined up for us in case we couldn't get in that evening. It could have been very stressful trying to relocate 7 people, but Micah stayed on top of the situation which allowed us to enjoy an evening watching the sunset. We look forward to our next visit.
Stayed 7 nights in Sep 2023

10/10 Excellent

John T.

Liked: Cleanliness
Lovely Labor Day Family Get Together
We had a wonderful 5 days at the DiSalvo Lake House over Labor Day weekend! The house was very easy to find, minutes drive to Sister Bay for groceries or Ellison Bay for a quieter vibe. Rowley's Bay provided a sheltered area for kayaking which was gorgeous. There is also a nice little county beach park about 2 miles from the house if the kids need some sand to lay in. You can also walk there on a 1 mile wooded trail behind the nearby resort. So much to do here both at the house and the area, could have stayed much longer! Micah was an outstanding host, helping by phone with the pizza oven when we were trying to light it. (The pizzas were great!) We definitely hope to return to DiSalvo Lake House in the future!
Stayed 5 nights in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

Mary H.

Liked: Cleanliness
Adult Sibling Vacation Retreat at the Disalvo Lake House
My 6 siblings and I enjoyed our stay at your lake house very much! We appreciated all of the "small things" that make a difference (ample paper products, hand/dish/dishwasher soap, bathroom products, bath/kitchen towels, etc.). We would definitely choose to stay there again if we come back to Door County in the future. Two things we talked about that would enhance one's stay (for consideration)... Adding screen front and side doors to assist with the bugs coming into the lake house and a firepit. Our thanks to you for making our stay there memorable, Micah & August!
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

Leigh t.

Liked: Cleanliness
Thern Family Vacation
Our stay at the DiSalvo Lakehouse went beyond our expectations. We had a full house of 12 including 4 grandchildren. There was something for everyone. Biking, swimming, fishing, kayaking, movies, zip lining....we did it all. So wonderful to have a large kitchen and patio for cooking and grilling and the outdoor pizza oven was a hit. We are so thankful the DiSalvo family shared their family vacation home with us. We hope to go back.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

William B.

Liked: Cleanliness
Happy Birthday
Enjoyed our stay in Door County very much. Celebrated turning 70 (or so) with long time friends. Location worked awesome for playing tourist and also for quiet hiking at Newport State Park. Using the pizza oven was a learning curve, but the end result was delicious pizza! Observed eagles every day and lots of miscellaneous shore birds. Home was very well stocked, no need to run to the store. Thank you Micah for sharing your beautiful home!
Stayed 4 nights in May 2023

10/10 Excellent

John C.

Liked: Cleanliness
May family retreat
Excellent communication with hosts. Home had everything we needed for eight people - adult kids used the upstairs bunks. Very comfortable and not fussy. Too cool to use the outside toys … this time.
Stayed 4 nights in May 2023

10/10 Excellent

Julie M.

Liked: Cleanliness
Wonderful
Very relaxing. Very comfortable. In a home away from home.
Stayed 7 nights in Apr 2023