Escape to Folklore Woods, a dog-friendly four-bedroom retreat on more than two wooded acres in Ellison Bay. A gas fireplace, a vinyl record player, a coffee bar and a dedicated desk with Starlink Wi-Fi make the inside easy to love, while the fire pit, hammock, gas grill and lawn games pull you outdoors. You're a short drive from Sister Bay and within walking distance of Garrett Bay, known for its shipwrecks and scenic shoreline.
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Direct bookings: full refund if you cancel 60+ days before check-in, 50% at 30+ days, with a $25 processing fee and card fees not refunded.
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Read all house rulesUp to 8 guests. Registered guests only.
Primary renter must be 21+ and present for the stay
Dogs welcome · $200 per dog per stay · No cats
No security deposit
✓ Best Rates Guaranteed when Booking Direct · ✓ One all-in price, no surprises at checkout · Full Rental Terms & House Rules are shown at checkout; you sign the rental agreement in the DoCo Guest App before check-in, and we send your check-in instructions once it’s signed.
Highlights
Amenities
- Indoor fireplace
- Fire pit
- Wi-Fi
- Air conditioning
- Kitchen
- Washer
- Dryer
- Dishwasher
- Dedicated workspace
- Free parking on premises
Where you’ll sleep
About this home
Space
Folklore Woods Key Features:
Eight guests maximum
Four bedrooms (King, Split King, Queen, Queen)
Two bathrooms, including a bathtub
Open-concept living area with a gas fireplace, smart TV and vinyl record player
Dedicated desk and Starlink Wi-Fi for remote work
Coffee and drink bar with a drip coffee maker and an espresso machine
Patio dining, fire pit, hammock and gas grill
Clover-covered side yard with bag toss and croquet
Mini-split air conditioning and heat in each room
Washer and dryer
Dog friendly
Free parking on the property
★OUR COMMITMENT TO CLEANLINESS★ Folklore Woods is professionally cleaned between every stay. All bed linens and towels are provided and freshly laundered between every guest.
FOUR BEDROOMS •Main bedroom: King bed •Bedroom 2: Split king bed with adjustable settings and remotes •Bedroom 3: Queen bed •Bedroom 4: Queen bed •Room-darkening shades, closet and drawer space, and extra pillows and blankets
KITCHEN AND DINING The fully appointed kitchen has an oven, stove, microwave, dishwasher, refrigerator and freezer, plus a toaster, blender and water kettle. We provide pots and pans, baking dishes and sheet pans, dishes and flatware, wine glasses, and children's plates, bowls and utensils. The coffee and drink bar has a Mr. Coffee drip coffee maker and a DeLonghi espresso machine, with starter packs of Door County Coffee. Gather at the spacious dining table or step outside for al fresco meals among the trees.
FAMILY FRIENDLY •Pack 'n Play travel crib and high chair •Children's dinnerware •Board games, bag toss and croquet
DOG FRIENDLY •Up to 2 dogs are welcome •$200 pet fee per dog, per stay •Sorry, no cats •A large dog crate, stainless steel dog bowls, old towels, dog wipes and biodegradable waste bags are provided •Please crate dogs when they're left alone, or bring them along on outings
Other provided supplies include starter packs of Door County Coffee and filters, shampoo, conditioner, soap, toilet paper, paper towels, facial tissue, and dishwasher and laundry supplies. Body soap and shower gel, a hair dryer, an iron, hangers and portable fans are provided. A first aid kit, a power outage kit, smoke detectors, carbon monoxide detectors and a fire extinguisher are on site.
Access
Guests have full access to Folklore Woods and its private wooded lot of more than two acres, including the patio and outdoor dining area, the fire pit, the hammock, the gas grill and the side yard with lawn games. Free parking is available on the property.
Notes
★PROFESSIONALLY MANAGED BY DOCO VACATIONS★ Folklore Woods is professionally managed by DoCo Vacations, a locally owned Door County vacation rental company. DoCo arranges professional cleaning between stays and handles guest communication and after-hours phone support for emergencies or any other questions. Our standard check-in time is 4:00 p.m., and our standard check-out time is 10:00 a.m.. Furniture and decor may differ from the photos.
The home is in a wooded, rural setting. You may encounter mosquitoes, spiders and other insects.
Reliable Starlink Wi-Fi is available throughout the home.
Garbage and recycling are picked up from the driveway, so there is no need to move the bins to the street.
Neighborhood
Folklore Woods sits in the peaceful woods of Ellison Bay, near the tip of the Door County peninsula. Garrett Bay, with its underwater shipwrecks and scenic shoreline, is within walking distance. Newport State Park's hiking trails are nearby, and the restaurants and shops of Sister Bay are a short drive away.
Interactions
We pride ourselves on creating a streamlined experience whenever and wherever possible. You'll check in with a keypad door lock. You'll receive all of your check-in instructions digitally, along with our digital guidebook of favorite Door County spots. Your stay is managed by the local DoCo Vacations team, so if you need anything, we're always a short phone call or message away.
Transit
A car is the best way to explore Door County. Free parking is available on the property, and Sister Bay is a short drive away.
Location
Approximate area in Ellison Bay, WI. Exact address shared after booking.
Reviews ★ 4.9 · 28 reviews
Great stay! Clean house. Quiet and private. Friendly and responsive hosts.
Our family loved the home. On a clear night, you can see the stars in the back. Spacious and just overall comfy.
We throughly enjoyed our stay for 3 nights for our nieces’ wedding. Everything was as listed. Well equipped kitchen. We had a slight complaint about the cleaning crew but the host was very responsive and took care of everything. 100% would recommend as it was a beautiful, new home perfectly located for everything we wanted to do. Thank you!
Incredible place to stay! Beautiful home surrounded by trees, close to everything in Door County. Would absolutely come back!
Absolutely loved our stay here!!!! We would recommend and/or come back again FOR SURE. Better than the photos, absolutely gorgeous… above and beyond expectations.
Just like the pictures and description! Our family was very impressed with the home and could tell the host put a lot of time and effort into making sure all of the details and amenities were ready for their guests. We hope to be back very soon!
Had a wonderful stay for a long weekend! Perfect for a quiet girl’s trip with everything we needed. Even a tie out for the pup to be in the backyard! Would definitely stay again!
Fantastic setup for our group of 4 couples. plenty of space for all of us. Beautiful kitchen and living room for spending time together! Would absolutely recommend!
