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I don’t know about you, but back to school changes my mood immediately from lazy days spent at the lake to cozying up with my favorite book, sweater, and a fire at the cabin. And, there’s no better place to experience this season and see the fall colors than Door County. Simply take a drive […]

I realize it was JUST the 4th of July, but considering it’s fresh in my mind and because I’m getting about a dozen questions a day about how to reserve a place in Door County for the 4th of July NEXT year, I thought it was worth a post about how to plan the perfect […]

I don’t know about you, but there’s simply nothing better than beautiful weather, a unique craft cocktail, my best friends or family, and a patio to sit on for hours. That’s the ingredients for a perfect afternoon for me, and these are the places in Door County to do it (in my opinion). I just […]

From female-owned wines and tasting rooms to the best places to get that perfect Instagram shot to encapsulate your getaway –  where to see the best sunsets and some unique experiences to plan to enjoy together – this is the only itinerary and guide you need for a girls trip to Door County. 3-day Door […]

Trying to figure out where to stay in Door County, WI can be overwhelming if you haven’t visited before. With over 300 miles of shoreline along Lake Michigan, there are a lot of great choices. A few years ago we had invited my in-laws to our new cabin (The Point on Clark Lake). It was […]

Spring is such an amazing time to visit Door County because the area starts to wake up from and reopen from its winter hibernation. Many businesses take some time off in the winter because there is less traffic to the area and so spring can be the perfect time to visit this popular destination to […]

One of my all-time favorite memories growing up was for my 16th birthday, my mom threw me a photo scavenger hunt party. It’s something my friends still talk about more than 20 years later. We were split up into teams, given a polaroid and a list, and sent on our way for a few hours. […]

This was the question I googled over and over when we were considering purchasing our first cabin, “is running an Airbnb profitable?” and so today I’m sharing my free Airbnb calculator spreadsheet. When we were first starting out, I didn’t just want to know the expenses to expect, taxes, and general info that Airdna shows […]

A trip to Door County is one of the most perfect getaways from Milwaukee, Chicago, or Minneapolis.  Just a few hour drive and you’ll escape the city for a beautiful landscape, epic sunset over Lake Michigan, amazing 5-star restaurants, local wineries, and so many adventurous things to do. Door County will refresh your soul and […]