Finding a Door County Vacation Rental

Guide to finding a door county vacation rental

Finding a Door County vacation rental is no task for the weary. With millions of visitors per year, and limited places to stay, finding a vacation rental that meets your needs is something that may need to be planned out well in advance. Depending on when you plan to visit, that may be as much as six months in advance, or more!

See below for more information on finding a place to rent in Door County:

WHEN TO SEARCH:

Depending on the size of your group, the location you prefer to stay in, and when you want to visit, there are many variables to consider to find a great vacation rental that fits your needs in Door County. When it comes to short-term rentals, how far in advance a reservation is booked is called a "booking window." Booking windows can be helpful to know when you need to start your search for a property, so that you don't miss out on the best properties available or that best suit your needs. 

If you're planning to find a Door County vacation rental, plan to start your search early. Especially if you're searching for a stay during the summer months. See the below data for more information on booking windows in Door County, and when you should be planning to book your reservation. For example, if you're looking for a 3 bedroom vacation rental in Sister Bay, like Northwoods Farmstead, for a reservation in August, you should plan to book 171 days in advance (about 6 months). 

Booking Windows displayed in days ahead of arrival date (i.e. 30 days = 1 Month):

PRICES OF VACATION RENTALS IN DOOR COUNTY BY CITY

Vacation rentals in Door County can vary greatly in pricing; so many variables like amenities, location, size, view and more all playing factors. Sister Bay, Egg Harbor, and Fish Creek remain the most sought after communities to find a vacation rental, but Ephraim, Baileys Harbor, and Ellison Bay are all plenty popular as well. 

See below for more information on the average prices of vacation rentals in each city, by month:

AVERAGE LENGTH OF STAY: DOOR COUNTY

Depending on time of year, guests visiting Door County, choose to stay for different lengths of time. When searching to find a Door County vacation rental, keep in mind that many hosts choose to have minimum nights' stay requirements on their Door County rentals. You will find this information easily accessible on listings when searching on Airbnb or VRBO, as well as on direct booking websites. 

DISCLAIMER: All of the above data is property of the sources listed and is not an opinion of Northwoods Farmstead or its owners. When researching properties to rent in Door County, be sure to seek out those properties that are the best fit for your needs so you can enjoy the place we all know and love so much, together.