This property couldn't be more beautiful, functional, comfortable, or better located! We had 13 in our party most recently, and it was more than roomy. More seating in the common areas is always an issue in vacation rental properties, it seems. But the kitchen island chairs were easily added to the living room just next to the kitchen to allow us all to watch a movie, talk, etc. The island is huge, allowing us all to eat together, to play games and to spread out. The kitchen is equipped with everything we needed. The common areas in the mother-in-law suite attached to the living room also gave space to those who wanted some peace and quiet while the rest of the place was humming. And the two fire places, one in the main house and one in the mother-in-law suite, make the lodge even cozier, especially in the Fall and Winter.

The lodge is located just at the mouth of Peninsula State Park. Right next door is a rental place for bikes, scooters, kayaks, other vehicles to get around in, and equipment with which to enjoy the parkland and the water. If you turn left on the road that, if you turn right onto it, leads into the park, you find yourself on route 42, the main, north-south drag that takes you through all the towns and villages on the west side of the Door Peninsula, from Sturgeon Bay in the south to Gill's Rock in the north. And, on 42, it's a short walk to restaurants, frozen custard, coffee, and shops. In the past, we've stayed here in January and still walked (albeit bundled up) to nearby food, drink and stores.

Michael and Terrie are wonderful. Responsive and helpful, just a pleasure to deal with. The bit extra you might pay to stay in their property is well worth the additional dime.