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Door County Facts for Rental Guests
Quick answer
Peninsula State Park in Door County has eight miles of Green Bay shoreline, according to the Wisconsin DNR, along with a sand beach, a lighthouse and bluffs that are part of the Niagara Escarpment. On BnB Search, the Door County vacation rentals hub lists 249 places, 190 of them individual stays. Sources are linked at the end.
Peninsula State Park (Wisconsin DNR)
- Shoreline: eight miles of Green Bay shoreline in the park.
- Features: a golf course, sand beach, bike trails and a lighthouse (Eagle Bluff Lighthouse); the bluffs are part of the Niagara Escarpment.
- Swimming: Nicolet Beach has a swimming area with no lifeguard, plus kayak and watercraft rentals.
- Boating: a launch ramp at Nicolet Bay, with day-use vehicle and trailer parking nearby. Horseshoe Island, part of the park, is about 1 mile north of Nicolet Bay and reachable only by boat.
Why this matters for renters: Door County has shoreline on both Green Bay and Lake Michigan, and this park is on the Green Bay side. Check which side your rental is on.
What our Door County listings show
These counts come from BnB Search's own directory data and change when listings are added or removed.
- 249 listings in total: 190 individual stays, 46 resorts, inns or lodging businesses, 12 rental companies, property managers or real estate offices and 1 other local listings that are not rentals.
- Area tags: Sister Bay / Ellison Bay 143, Fish Creek / Ephraim 17, Sturgeon Bay 11, Egg Harbor 11, Baileys Harbor 8. Our area tags are broad, so open the map pin to see exactly where a listing is.
- Words in the stay titles: of the 190 stays, 3 mention oceanfront, beachfront or an ocean view; 2 mention walking to the beach; 26 mention lakefront, waterfront or lake access; 3 mention a dock; 6 mention a hot tub or spa; 2 mention a pool; 13 mention pets or dogs; 20 mention cabin; 3 mention condo. Hosts write these titles themselves, so confirm each feature before you book.
Browse them on the Door County hub (map and filters) or in the full Door County listings directory.
Before you book a Door County rental
- Which shore: open the map pin to see whether the rental is on the Green Bay or Lake Michigan side.
- Waterfront: ask whether the shoreline is private, shared, sand or rock.
- Boat: ask about trailer parking at the rental.
- Pets: confirm the pet policy and fees with the host.
FAQ
How much shoreline does Peninsula State Park have?
Eight miles of Green Bay shoreline, according to the Wisconsin DNR.
Is there a lifeguard at Nicolet Beach?
No. The DNR says the swimming area has no lifeguard.
How many Door County rentals does BnB Search list?
249 listings, including 190 individual stays. The rest are lodging businesses, rental companies or other local listings.
Does BnB Search book the stay?
No. Compare on the hub, then book on the site linked from the listing.
Places to stay in our Door County, Wisconsin directory
Each of these listings has its own BnB Search page. The list is alphabetical, not ranked, and shows no ratings.
- Terra Cottages – Traditional Cottages in Gills Rock
- The Flats on Church Street
- The Garden at "The Cherry Cottages"
Sources
- Wisconsin DNR: Peninsula State Park sightseeing
- Wisconsin DNR: Peninsula State Park water recreation
- Wisconsin DNR: Peninsula State Park
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