Modern Dörr, Retreat Downtown Sister Bay provides amenities, such as a firepit and laundry facilities. Guests can connect to in-room WiFi.
Reviews
1010 out of 10
Exceptional
Entire home
3 bedrooms2 bathroomsSleeps 8149 sq m
Popular amenities
Kitchen
Washing machine
Dryer
Air-conditioning
Outdoor space
Parking available
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About this property
Modern Dörr, Retreat Downtown Sister Bay
Downtown Sister Bay, 5 minute walk to beach. Tucked away in an unbeatable location, this gorgeous cottage is just steps from downtown Sister Bay and waterfront!
Modern Dörr is located on a tranquil wooded lot offering wonderful privacy and natural beauty. Walk to the beach, marina, and Sister Bay’s many fine shops, restaurants and coffee bars. Or choose to stay in and relax with a woodland view on the spacious backyard patio. The outdoor space also serves as a great place to gather with friends and family around the campfire. Step inside and the Scandinavian modern decor and open concept floor plan offers great flexibility and ideal entertaining space for your Door County getaway.
Guests will enjoy modern and updated furnishings throughout for 2026 season.
Modern Dörr is the perfect centralized location to explore the Door County Peninsula. ___________ • 4 mi to Ephraim--Isely Coffee * Wilsons * Chefs Hat * Pearl Wine Bar * Bad Moravian • 5 mi to Ellison Bay--Island Cider Company * Newport State Park * Mink River * Blue Bear * Della Porta • 9 mi to Baileys Harbor-- DC Brewing * Sway Brewing * Inland Pizza * Stones Throw Winery • 9 mi to Fish Creek--Peninsula State Park * Blue Horse * Bayside Tavern * White Gull Inn • 15 mi to Egg Harbor-- Hatch Distillery * One Barrel Brewing * Pizza Bros * Macready Artisan Bread Co * Fika Bakery ___________
4 cruiser bikes, paddle board, & a kayak available for guests use
Gas Webber Grill on patio -- Fire Pit w/Chairs -- Many Indoor/Outdoor Games ___________
3 night minimum Shoulder season * May 21st - Jun 18th & Aug 30th - Oct 13th * 4 night minimum Fall Fest Weekend.
6 night minimum Peak Season with check in at 4pm and and check out at 10am. Jun 26th - Aug 31st. ___________ Outdoor security cameras are placed outside the home for the safety of the guests & home
Property amenities
Beach
Beach loungers
Internet
Available in the house: WiFi
Parking and transport
Car recommended
Parking on site
Kitchen
Coffee grinder
Coffee/tea maker
Cookware, dishware, and utensils
Dishwasher
Electric kettle
Hob
Kitchen island
Microwave
Oven
Refrigerator
Toaster
Dining
Dining table
Bedrooms
3 bedrooms
Bedsheets provided
Bathroom
2 bathrooms
Bathtub or shower
Hair dryer
Shower
Soap
Toilet paper
Towels provided
Living spaces
Dining table
Fireplace
Entertainment
Books
Games
Smart TV
Outdoor areas
Barbecue grill
Firepit
Outdoor furniture
Patio
Yard
Laundry
Laundry facilities
Washing machine
Work spaces
Desk
Desk chair
Comfort
Air conditioning
Heating
Pets
No pets allowed
Suitability/Accessibility
Smoke-free property
Services and conveniences
Iron/ironing board
Location highlights
In the city centre
Near the bay
Near the marina
Things to do
Bicycles
Kayak
Paddleboard
Water sports equipment
Motor boating 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)
You will receive an email from the host with check-in and check-out instructions
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools
Check-out instructions
The host requires you to complete the following before checking out:
Load the dishwasher
Gather used towels
Remove personal items, remove leftover food and drinks and take out the rubbish
Turn off the lights and lock the doors
Failure to complete these may result in a negative review from the host.
Pets
Pets not allowed
Children and extra beds
Children are welcome
Events
No events allowed
Smoking
Smoking is not permitted
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, a security system 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
We should mention
A car is recommended for transport to and from this property
About the area
Located in Sister Bay, this holiday home is in the city centre. Sister Bay Marina and Pirate's Cove Adventure Golf are worth checking out if an activity is on the agenda, while those wishing to experience the area's natural beauty can explore Lake Michigan and Peninsula State Park. Take the opportunity to explore the area for water adventures such as power boating and other activities like winery tours. Visit our Sister Bay travel guide
Is Modern Dörr, Retreat Downtown Sister Bay pet-friendly?
No, pets are not allowed at this property.
How much is parking at Modern Dörr, Retreat Downtown Sister Bay?
On-site parking is available at the property.
What time is check-in at Modern Dörr, Retreat Downtown Sister Bay?
Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.
What time is check-out at Modern Dörr, Retreat Downtown Sister Bay?
Checkout is at 10:00 AM.
Where is Modern Dörr, Retreat Downtown Sister Bay located?
Located in the heart of Sister Bay, this holiday home is within a 10-minute walk of Waterfront Park and Lake Michigan. Sister Bay Beach and Sister Bay Marina are also within 15 minutes.
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Modern Dörr, Retreat Downtown Sister Bay Reviews
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You can’t beat the location of this space! The backyard area is beautiful and sitting around the fire pit with friends was great. The beds were not very comfortable though. Overall a great stay!
We have a wonderful girls getaway here! Lovely house, plenty of room to spread out. They offer lots of options to entertain you while there: patio, bikes, kayak, ect. So close to downtown Sister Bay and the beach. Great place to stay!
We've stayed at this home 5 times and love it. Nice open layout, great patio space, relaxed setting. Easy access to downtown Sister Bay and activities.
We enjoyed staying at this tastefully updated home. The beds were comfortable & it had so many nice touches like a fire pit, bikes and lots of games! It was situated in a perfect location within walking distance to downtown Sister Bay!
Modern Dorr was a great location & provided roomy accommodations for our family of 4 during a recent fall stay in Sister Bay. Very clean, had everything we needed, lots of fun board games provided and a friendly and responsive host. Would highly recommend!
We are 4 adults and two children, and this house suited us perfectly. Spacious, comfortable, modern kitchen and bathrooms. Lovely outdoor spaces, too. We loved it.
We love this home and the modern Scandinavian decor and openness. Perfect set up for a group of friends or family. Great patio space and relaxed setting but also close to all the action in Sister Bay.
From start to finish, Sarah made the process easy and stress free Modern Dorr was as advertised, neat, clean and talk about location! Great central location with a short drive to most activities and walking distance to downtown Sister Bay, the beach as well as coffee and restaurants. Could not have asked for a better experience.
Enjoyed our time in Sister Bay. The property location is exceptional as is the outdoor space. Inside, the home is sleek and modern. Everything was clean and to our liking. We had a great visit and highly recommend this home as perfect place to stay in Sister Bay.
We thoroughly enjoyed our stay at Modern Dorr! The location was perfect -- we loved that we could enjoy all that Sister Bay has to offer (beach/waterfront, restaurants, live music, etc.), and after a quick few minute walk we were back to a super private and peaceful "home". The amenities and accommodations didn't lack a thing...absolutely everything we needed (or could think of!) was supplied. Sarah provided recommendations for things to do and places to eat which we also found very helpful. We'd absolutely stay here again!
I guess our straight 5-star ratings in every category above pretty much sum it up. This house is spacious, spotless, and comfortable. And lovely! Sarah is a perfect host, answering each communication quickly, and generally being an extremely helpful and accommodating person to work with. We love staying here, and as tempting as it would be to gatekeep "our secret" (ha), we must share the love!
Our family (my husband, 9YO son, and parents) stayed at Sarah and Adam's beautiful home over Labor Day weekend. It was the perfect getaway from Milwaukee for a long weekend. The convenient and scenic stroll from Modern Dörr into Sister Bay was the ideal start to each day to fetch coffee and breakfast. Modern Dörr had everything we needed/wanted and more to make our stay memorable. We are already looking forward to our next visit and would heartily recommend the Modern Dörr cottage to anyone looking for a peaceful and comfortable stay in beautiful Sister Bay!
My husband and I stayed at this property while visiting Door County and just loved it. It had a modern look and feel with a touch of Swedish essence, but with all the coziness of a cabin tucked in the woods. The amenities within were thoughtful…blow dryer with diffuser, lotion, first aid kit and more in the bathrooms. The kitchen was well stocked with all the essentials so that we didn’t have to go buy bits and bobs. We would back in a heartbeat!
The property looked exactly like the pictures. The house was about 2 blocks or a 5 min walk to the Main Street in Sister Bay which made it convenient when at the beach or if you needed to go back and get something. We have rented many houses and this one has been the best so far. The beds were comfortable, the house is clean, lots of toiletries provided, the kitchen had everything you would need, bikes, kayak and paddle board. We never thought we were missing anything. The hosts checked in with us and were available for questions. If you are looking for a place to stay while in Door County this it!
Our family enjoyed a week at this wonderful home in late August. Check in was super easy and the home was very clean. The hosts were kind to have a welcome package with coffee and other items to welcome us. As a coffee drinker you can’t ask for more options to prepare your morning brew. The kitchen was well stocked with dishes/utensils, the beds were comfortable, the bathrooms were great and no issues with the WiFi. There is also a nice backyard with seating to enjoy the outdoors.
The location is a five minute walk to all there is to offer in Sister Bay, including the beach.
The hosts were very responsive to a request to extend the stay.
Would definitely stay again!
We had a wonderful week in Sister Bay, and very much enjoyed our stay at this property. The location was very walkable to everything we needed or wanted to do.
The kitchen was well-equipped, so we did not need to purchase or bring many things for our stay.
We did not give it 5 stars, as there were things that, for the price, we would have expected. The floors were dirty (had to wash feet every night before bed), there were household chemicals and cleaning supplies in places where little kids could easily access, we had to supply our own wood for bonfires, etc. These are mostly little things that were relatively easy to take care of. However, I just would not expect to have to do that for this price.
All that said, we did enjoy our stay, and you really cannot beat this location for accessibility to downtown Sister Bay.
Joshua M.
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2024
Verified
6/10 Okay
Katie C.
21 Oct 2023
Liked: Check-in, communication, location
Disliked: Cleanliness
Great location, but areas for improvement
The location was fantastic. Place was pelnty big enough for our family of 5, but the place needs a deep cleaning. Furnishing looked either like the cheapest ikea/target options or hand me downs. I myself have plenty from target but coffee table isn’t functional wirh the slabs, couch had huge stains, navy chairs were so low to the ground we’d never use them. Pantry was grungy. My feet were dirty after walking around on floors after an hour in the first day. Like the place had been dusted/swifted but not CLEANED. For the price we paid, I was expecting better.
Quite honestly, we could not have found a better place to "call home" in Door County nor could we have asked for better hosts. Sarah and Adam's Modern Dorr in Sister Bay was the perfect place to stay, and all we can say is that Sarah and Adam were the type of hosts everyone hopes for -- the communication was great, the welcome tray was much appreciated, the house was well stocked with everything needed, and the spacious accommodations were both clean and comfortable. It was a pleasure waking up there each morning, and when we returned each afternoon/evening from a fun day exploring DC and taking advantage of many of its pleasures, it was wonderful to come back to Modern Dorr. We took full advantage of the property's many amenities -- grilling, the fire pit, relaxing outside as well as inside, using the kitchen to whip up some family favorites. Oh, and before I forget -- the Welcome Book you laid out on the desk provided some great suggestions for all of Door County's hamlets. That was much appreciated. Thank you. :-)
Even though we were but a few short blocks from Sister Bay's bustling main street, we were secluded in peace and quiet, which was doubly appreciated after long -- yet fun! -- days exploring Wisconsin's Summer Playground.
Thank you, Sarah & Adam. We had a wonderful stay!