My friends and I had a great experience at the Nordic Lodge. The rooms are clean, the staff is…read morefriendly, the breakfast is pre-packaged (which is a plus for me), the coffee is tasty, and the price is right! We picked the Nordic Lodge because of our budget. We were a bit late in booking our vacation, and by that time, other similarly priced hotels in the area (AKA super 8) had horrible reviews and we had big concerns specifically about cleanliness. I was so glad when I found the Nordic Lodge. I was even more glad after I stayed there! The Nordic Lodge is by no means a luxury hotel or anything like that. It's set up like a motel, but it is run well. The rooms are clean, and that was really the biggest thing we were asking for. The rooms were nicely sized, and the bathroom was also clean. One of the biggest assets of this place are the people who work there. I had a wonderful experience with a couple young ladies at the front desk - they really made our trip more enjoyable. They were very helpful and accommodating with anything we needed or any questions we had. The front desk area has an ice machine, a cold water dispenser, a fridge with breakfast items that is unlocked each morning, and a coffee dispenser in the mornings too. They have cherry coffee which sounds weird but was really good with some sugar and cream. Door County signature! The breakfast items are packaged which I like better than a hotel trying to cook eggs. They have Jimmy dean breakfast sandwiches, muffins, yogurt, juice, and fruit. They have a large outdoor space with grass that has several chairs and tables. We brought our own fire pit to have bonfires and s'mores at night so this was a perfect area to set it up. I believe they also had their own fire pits that you could use if you did not bring your own. This hotel has a pool and a hot tub, too. The swimming area was clean. It's not huge or anything, but for the size of the hotel, it's great. There is no outdoor pool, but there is an outdoor lounging area on the deck that has lounge chairs that lay back for potential sunbathing. The location of The Nordic Lodge is great in Sister Bay and near many other areas of Door County so you'll be able to get wherever you want to go easily. In case it's still not clear, I definitely recommend this place!

Dusty everywhere. Carpet in our room is dirty and worn out in many areas. Windows in our room are…read morefilthy! Deck furniture hasn't been cleaned in a long time and the cushions are spotted with black mold. Chairs on our veranda are broken. Breakfast is pre-packaged bagels and pastries from the Piggly Wiggly. We come to Door County often; won't ever stay here again.

Wonderful spot to stay in Sister Bay, they have suites where you have a kitchenette, and private…read morebedrooms. I loved the sauna and the hot tub. They have an indoor and outside pool. They have a fire pit and multiple gas grills, it was an amazing experience!

I surprised my kids at Christmas with a 3 night family getaway in April to Pheasant Park! I had…read morebeen there a few times before and always enjoyed my stay. We had a blast! We had a 3 bedroom unit for the 6 of us. We all brought meals and snacks to share, and many different board/card games to play at night. And of course a nice variety of adult beverages! The pool area was awesome! The location is great. The staff is super nice! Enjoy your stay.

Jason and Tony were Godsends! We had minor car trouble. Between the two of them, they fixed the…read moreproblem and salvaged our trip. And the lodge is lovely.

It was fine for a night's stay but I'm not sure if I would have wanted to stay longer. It might be…read morebetter once the little one is older and can sleep in an actual bed. It was nice that the room had a small kitchenette with a cooktop and mini fridge, though we didn't use it during our short stay. It's also one of those types of rooms that doesn't have a sink in the bathroom--the sink is in the main room, so I guess if you're using it for cooking it's a dual-duty sink. There are some picnic tables--quite a few, actually--which is helpful since there's not much space to eat in the room if you have more than a couple people. It's very close to the main shopping area of Fish Creek, only a mile or two, but far enough away that you aren't right in the middle of the excitement.

The Runaway Lodge was fantastic. The room (we got the King with the Kitchenette) was spotless and…read morecomfortable. The location is quiet and close to Pictured Cave County Park (amazing!). The management was very friendly and helpful. There's a great fire pit and a playscape for the kiddos. For the price charged you could do no better!

I'm not sure what expectations the previous person had but it's lovely. We loved being away from…read morethe hustle and bustle and being on the 'quiet side' of the peninsula. We enjoyed our stay very much! We're not big shoppers but did a bit of it around while we were there. We're avid hikers and this place is close to Whitefish Dunes which is gorgeous hiking!!! The place is extremely clean! The bed was comfortable! Everything worked as expected. Yes it is older but the owners keep everything in amazing shape and have truly thought of everything! Even to include a bag of microwave popcorn as a gift to each guest. The hand lotion is very nice. Yes, the place is a bit older and hasn't attempted to keep up 'aesthetic' changes but it checks all the boxes for us. They even have a timed heat lamp in the bathroom which was fantastic! A lot of thought has gone into this place and Mary and Ron are great hosts! And their son even let us pet the new puppy! Cuz who doesn't love puppies?!?! Thanks again! We will be back!

Simply the BEST of timeshares.... We have been "timesharing"…read morefor 40 years and have experienced about 100 resorts. So which is the BEST? Easily, it's "The Rushes" of Kangaroo Lake in Door County, Wisconsin. The "why" is as follows: Beautiful lake views, quiet wooded location that is easily accessible to everything, full amenities, staff like a family, all units are standalone duplexes with woodburning fireplace, peaceful and relaxing, sand beaches, groomed trails, 4-season activities, comfortable furniture and beds, very clean and well-cared for, lots of common areas inside and outside, playgrounds and trails, and soooo much more.... We experience only one minor downside: Our late summer neighbors consistently subvert the resort guidelines by having too many guests (six/6 vehicles and a boat). The resort attempts to prevent this from happening and it is a rare occurrence in the rest of the resort. Keep this positive review to yourself so that we can share the secret and not all the incumbent benefits. Read less

We had an absolutely horrible experience with our recent stay at The Rushes. The stay itself was…read morefine, but we were given no instructions for checkout/cleaning. We left it very clean, but did not strip the beds or wash towels because no instruction was provided on how to manage these items. We swept, ran the dishwasher and left it very clean. We also left a tip for the cleaning crew. There were no instructions at check out nor were there instructions provided in the unit. So, we did our best to leave it ready for the cleaning crew. Several days later their general manager Kay Englebert emailed me to say that we were charging us $250 for cleaning because we left the sheets on the bed, placed towels in the tub instead of a laundry basket we were unaware of, and had two dishes left that did not fit in the last run of the dishwasher before we checked out. $250!!!! I went back and forth in several emails asking for clarification on how we could be charged when no one explained any check out procedures to us nor did they provide instructions in the unit. They had no answer or documentation to show because they never did either of those things. They tried to say they went back in to check the condo and found instructions - but where were there when we stayed?? No where to be seen! We saw instruction on sanitizing our dishes and conserving water and how to use the fireplace if we wanted (but didn't) and that was it. NO INSTRUCTIONS on check-out procedures or expectations. They just stopped replying to my emails and charged my card. I am currently in the process of disputing it with my credit card company. It's so disappointing that this happened because we would have gone back another time, but this horrendous lack of communication all around, poor management, and dishonest way of operating will keep us from ever returning or recommending to anyone else. Stay away if you also don't want to be charged for ridiculous hidden fees! What a nightmare.

I have stayed here before and loved it. The rooms are large and have full kitchens with all the…read moredishes and a regular sized fridge and stove, even a dishwasher so you can save money on eating out. The rooms are usually suites with separate bedrooms and a pull out sofa and they each have a little private balcony for outdoor seating. They also have a heated indoor pool with a hot tub and nice sized common area with a warm fire and all day coffee. No breakfast, but there are a lot of nearby restaurants, and you can make your own right inside the room. I would highly recommend this hotel for any of your Door County trips for your whole family, or a nice romantic getaway for you and your sweetie!

This was a fine hotel for our 1 night weekend stay here in Door County. We got a "deluxe" queen…read morebed room and the room comes with a small kitchen, a dining table, and a living area (with a sofa sleeper) and so their rooms are actually more like a small 1 bedroom condominium. It would be a particularly nice place for a small family. They have both an indoor and an outdoor pool, not that that was important to us. We booked this place as we made last minute plans to visit Door County with a Saturday night stay and it was the only decent place still available with Chase travel reward points. The room was priced at $317 per night which is about $258 in Chase point value, so it seemed to be on the pricey side. However I think it was also reasonable for a last minute summer weekend booking, so I have no real complaints. They have a great location being right off Highway 42 and close to both Fish Creek and Ephraim town centers. I finally remembered to bring my own pillow and that made a big positive difference in my Door County sleep quality. I'll go with a 3 star ok rating given the average value aspect for a couple. There also is only coffee and hot tea available in the morning here, no in-house breakfast options, and no complimentary bottled water, so it's on the no-frills side here.

Even in the early spring this resort is lovely. Landscaping compliments the beautiful views of…read moreGreen Bay. Our unit is clean and cozy and well appointed. Very comfortable bed. We came here for a very large meeting that lasted the weekend with different social functions. Front of the house staff were so friendly and accommodating, food service in the Carrington restaurant was delicious. We have been here for summer visits and outdoor facilities, pools fire pit areas great. Great place for family and friend to get together. Our happy place!!

I have stayed here many times for the following reasons: main reason is the option for multiple…read morerooms as I travel with kids and it allows for a successful bedtime. The view is great from the common area and rooms and it is a good location. However, there are many cons that make me really consider not coming back especially after this recent trip. The plates were filthy, literally had old food smears on them. The photos don't show the true filth. The room and appliances are not only dated but dirty. The coffee machine was filthy and they only gave one pack of coffee when we stayed multiple days. Coffee filters were not easy to find. I would not be surprised if things are not sanitized between guests. The paper towel is always left at the end of the roll upon arrival with no replacements . Also no room accommodations that I know of, no daily cleaning like other hotels let alone this being a "resort". Also there will be only one extra toilet paper roll if you're lucky. Outdoor pools are not in operation often and drained. The connected restaurant always takes forever to get your food and very hard to even get a water refill. The blinds are extremely difficult to operate to see the view you paid for and the balcony has carpet which is not clean. Trying to get to the patio is difficult as they have long blinds that will not open well and will often fall off. The shower is awful, dirty and low pressure. They do not replace towels unless you call and I discovered a "guest services" charge that I am going tk call about. The front desk staff is never welcoming or approachable anytime I have gone. Very disappointing.

CLEAN, CLEAN, CLEAN! And, super comfy beds! I think this is the cleanest place we've ever stayed…read more The owner, Judy, was excellent at communicating before and during our stay. She gave us good recommendations for restaurants and things to do in the area. The grounds are very well kept and every cabin has a view of the lake. We stayed 4 nights in September in cabin #4; the a view from the living room is included. Try Sister Bay Bowl for a wonderful fish dinner and be sure to climb the tower in Peninsula State Park. The tower was recently rebuilt and includes a ramp to accommodate strollers and wheelchairs. The White Gull Inn, just down the street, has won awards for their stuffed french toast. The Cottages are in the heart of Fish Creek so walking to your favorite destination is very convenient.