A family-friendly stay in the heart of Sister Bay awaits you at this holiday home. Within just a 15-minute stroll, you'll find Lake Michigan and Sister Bay Marina. Highlights at this holiday home include a kitchen, a washing machine and free WiFi. .Home features 3 bathrooms, a living room and a dining area. In-room dining is easy with a kitchen that comes equipped with a fridge, a microwave and a stovetop. A Smart TV, a coffee/tea maker and a hairdryer are also available. .This pet-friendly holiday home offers a games room, a garden and barbecues. Added amenities include laundry facilities. .Sights within a 20-minute walk of this Sister Bay holiday home include Waterfront Park and Sister Bay Beach.
Sister Bay Dog Park & Community Garden - 20 min walk - 1.7 km
Pirate's Cove Adventure Golf - 3 min drive - 2.2 km
Restaurants
Husby's Food & Spirits - 19 min walk
Al Johnson's Swedish Restaurant & Butik - 15 min walk
Sister Bay Bowl - 19 min walk
Peach Barn Farmhouse & Brewery - 3 min drive
Sip - 7 min drive
About this property
Entire place
You'll have the entire home to yourself and will only share it with other guests in your party.
Downtown Sister Bay | Arcade, Deck, Fire Pit
Cardinal Retreat – Luxury remodeled 4BR (sleeps 12) in downtown Sister Bay. New private arcade, basketball hoop, expansive back deck & firepit with firewood.
Fully stocked & turn-key: includes all of the essentials and beyond – shampoo, conditioner, towels, spices, coffee & K-Cups, high chair, crib, beach wagon, umbrella, Weber grill, yard games & more, plus free EV charger.
Quiet cul-de-sac walk to shops, dining & sunsets. Book direct for best rates!
Hosted by Swanson Vacation Rentals!
Main Level: —Front family room with 65 inch TV —Dining room with plenty of seating —Kitchen that is fully stocked and counter seating —Back family room overlooking back deck/yard
2nd Floor: —Primary bedroom with two queen beds, TV, large walk in closet, and attached bathroom with tub and shower —2nd bedroom with a queen bed and twin XL, closet, and TV —3rd bedroom with a king bed, closet, and TV —2nd bathroom with tub and shower
Lower Level: —Family room/bedroom with doors for privacy, table and chairs, dry bar, queen sleeper sofa, queen murphy bed, dry bar, 65 inch TV —3rd bathroom with shower —Game room/arcade (details below) —Laundry room with washer and dryer
Game and Arcade Room: —Air hockey, darts, shuffleboard, and foosball —Nintendo switch with various games loaded and 65 inch TV —Full size arcades of pac man, fast and furious, mortal combat 2, nba jam, and golden tee golf —Pinball machine
Garage: —Yard and beach games —Chairs for the beach —Level 2 EV charger for free use
Yard: —Basketball hoop in driveway —Firepit in backyard with plenty of seating —Yard to play games
House is fully stocked with the below:
Kitchen —High chair —Ziplock bags —Saran wrap —Tin foil —Paper towels —Soap —Cups/Bowls/Plates —Wine glasses, shot glasses, cocktail shaker —Measuring cups —Utensils —Pot and Pans —Pancake griddle —Baking sheets —Blender —Mixer —Coffee maker and K Cup machine —Coffee cream packets —Ground coffee and K Cups included —Green tea bags —Salt + Pepper and MISC spices —Dishwasher with dishwasher pods —Trash bags —Tea pot —Crockpot
Bath and Shower —Shampoo and Conditioner —Body wash —Towels —Hair dryer (per bathroom) —Hand soap —Toilet paper
Garage —Spike ball game —Football —Frisbee —Bocce ball set —Large Jenga set —Connect 4 —Ring toss —Beach chairs —Coolers (soft smaller size and roller large size) —Tire and inflatable pump —Ladder ball game —Cornhole set —EV Car charger(level 2) —Beach trolly —Beach umbrella —Burley
Inside Games: —Card games —Chess and checkers —Ring toss —Other misc games
Misc: —Beach towels —Weber grill with propane —Firepit with firewood —Lighter and marshmallow sticks See Below
--------Parking-------- • Parking is ONLY allowed in the driveway (maximum of 4 cars in the driveway) • NO parking on the streets surrounding the property per city rules. • No parking in the garage or on the grass • Violations to parking rules can result in fines for guests and host and jeopardize our ability to rent our home. • As with all rules, breaking parking rules can result in up to immediate eviction with no refund. Under no conditions can these parking rules be violated. • If you cannot guarantee that all guests can abide by these parking rules please do not book.
------Garbage------ • Garbage bins are outside of the garage. We have garbage service that will come and pick up garbage at the house on Tuesdays. • Garbage cannot overflow. If items do not fit, please leave for the next pick-up.
-----Other Rules----- • Quiet hours of 10pm to 10am • Fireworks and firearms are always prohibited • No fires allowed outside of backyard firepit, please keep fires manageable and only use firewood in firepit. • Pets must always be leashed, and pet owners must adhere to minimum pet noise • No illegal activity is permitted on the property • No campers or boats allowed on the property • All guests and visitors of guests must follow all of these rules • Renter is responsible for missing or damaged items
Occupants may be cited or fined by the Village or immediately evicted for violating any of the above listed rules.
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)
Fire extinguisher
General
Electric car charging station
Garden
Unit size: 2,400 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
Special check-in instructions
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
Rules
See Below
--------Parking--------
• Parking is ONLY allowed in the driveway (maximum of 4 cars in the driveway)
Pets
Pets are welcome
Only dogs are allowed
Maximum 2 pets
Service animals are exempt from fees.
Note from host: Dogs only and 2 max
Children and extra beds
Children are welcome.
Events
No events allowed
Smoking
Smoking is not permitted
Important information
You need to know
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
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
Charges for extra guests may apply and vary according to property policy.
A cash deposit, credit card or debit card for incidental charges and government-issued photo identification may be required upon check-in.
Special requests are subject to availability at the time of check-in. Special requests can't be guaranteed and may incur additional charges.
This property is managed by a private host, not a professional engaged in trade or business.
On-site parties or group events are strictly prohibited. For guests' safety, the property includes a carbon monoxide detector, a fire extinguisher and a smoke detector in all accommodation.
Property is also known as
250782
Frequently asked questions
Are there any beaches close to Downtown Sister Bay | Arcade, Deck, Fire Pit?
Yep, Downtown Sister Bay | Arcade, Deck, Fire Pit is a short 14-minute walk from Waterfront Park.
Does Downtown Sister Bay | Arcade, Deck, Fire Pit have a pool?
No, this holiday home doesn't have a pool.
Is Downtown Sister Bay | Arcade, Deck, Fire Pit family-friendly?
You bet! With amenities such as an arcade and laundry facilities, as well as highchairs and children's books, it's no surprise that Downtown Sister Bay | Arcade, Deck, Fire Pit is a winner with our family travellers.
Is there a free airport shuttle available at Downtown Sister Bay | Arcade, Deck, Fire Pit?
No, Downtown Sister Bay | Arcade, Deck, Fire Pit does not offer an airport shuttle service.
What time are check-in & check-out at Downtown Sister Bay | Arcade, Deck, Fire Pit?
Check-in begins at 4:00 PM. Check-out time is 10:00 AM.
Downtown Sister Bay | Arcade, Deck, Fire Pit Reviews
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Cleanliness
Reviews
10/10 Excellent
Jamie K.
15 May 2026
Liked: Cleanliness
Our VRBO was very clean, organized, spacious for our group, and was equipped with everything we could have needed for a great stay - all while being walking distance to our favorite Sister Bay spots. We would definitely recommend this property to others!
Jamie K.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2026
10/10 Excellent
David C.
20 Oct 2025
Liked: Cleanliness
Very spacious house, short walk to lakefront and downtown.
David C.
Stayed 5 nights in Oct 2025
10/10 Excellent
meghan r., Glen Ellyn, IL
1 Sept 2025
Liked: Cleanliness
Everything we needed for a multi-generational family getaway!
meghan r.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2025
10/10 Excellent
Sarah F.
30 Aug 2025
Liked: Cleanliness
We love to cap off the summer with a family/friend trip and have chosen sister bay for the past few years. This house was perfect. The yard was great for games and the basement area(s) was perfect for the teens to hang out in. Property included everything we were looking for and the basketball hoop was a bonus! Would def stay here again in the future !
Sarah F.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2025
10/10 Excellent
Gwen S.
14 July 2025
Liked: Cleanliness
We had a great 80th birthday celebration for grandma! Love the quiet neighborhood nearby so much. Had more space than expected and loved the yard games, fire pit large tables for us to gather for food and games.
Gwen S.
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2025
10/10 Excellent
Danielle L.
10 June 2025
Liked: Cleanliness
Home was as pictured. Wonderful set up for our whole family. Kids enjoyed the basement to have their own space with games. Adults loved the back sitting room and deck. House was well stocked with everything we needed including spices for cooking. All the extras were a huge help as we didn’t have to pack so much. Would highly recommend this place!
Danielle L.
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2025
10/10 Excellent
Alexa M.
15 May 2025
Liked: Cleanliness
Beautiful & in the perfect location
We couldn’t have asked for more from this house! Absolutely beautiful, tons of space and comfortable sleeping arrangements. The location feels very quiet and private but is only a three minute drive from all the popular Sister Bay spots.
Alexa M.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2025
10/10 Excellent
Paige E.
17 Sept 2024
Liked: Cleanliness
A nice stay in Sister Bay
Came here for a family vacation for our first time in Door County! The home is spacious and comfortable, and everyone enjoyed themselves on the trip! It is located in a nice, quiet, out of the way area, though still very close to the main street and shops, etc in town. Everything was clean and organized, and everyone in my group was very happy with the provided amenities! We would love to come back and stay here again!
Paige E.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2024
10/10 Excellent
Jessica B.
14 Sept 2024
Liked: Cleanliness
When you find a good thing…
“This place is exactly what we needed”, “this place just keeps going”, “if you were a host, this is exactly how you’d be” - just some of the comments I heard from my family during our stay here. We were in DC for a family wedding and trying to find a place to accommodate 9 people spanning pre-k to AARP age and dogs was tough and stressful. At the 11th hour, I stumbled upon this gem and from start to finish the experience was top notch.
The house is warm and inviting, while being modernized. It allowed us to gather together and do our own thing all at the same time. Everything that we could have needed was there - including things we didn’t know we needed or assumed we’d have to bring, like a white noise machine for our kids or black washcloths for removing makeup. Never once did it feel like we had to walk on eggshells or that we were in someone else’s home.
If you’re looking for a place for everyone where you’ll have activities that don’t require electronics (but know it’s a necessity), every streaming service imaginable (and already logged in), old school games (board/air hockey/shuffle board), a massive backyard, individualized temperature controlled rooms, and a 3 min drive to the goats on the roof - you’ll want to book this place.
I’m giving this review begrudgingly because I know it’s only a matter of time before this place gets thrown into the spotlight; but when you find a good thing, the right thing to do is to spread the word!