The Bay Shore Shire (aka the 'Hobbit House') is finally available! This spacious 'earth covered' lakefront home has panoramic views of the lake & breathtaking sunsets! Boasting 11 ft ceilings an open kitchen/living space, large patio & fire pit. With 4 bedrooms, extra sleeping accommodations & 3 full bathrooms, there's plenty of space for multiple families! Come experience this one-of-a-kind exclusive getaway!
Welcome to The Bay Shore Shire! Located on Bay Shore Dr. In Sturgeon Bay just North of George K Pinney County Park, a little over 5 miles from downtown Sturgeon.
This unique and spacious ranch style home has many sleeping options with 4 twin over full bunk beds and 2 king beds, as well as 3 loft areas (the loft areas do not have mattresses yet) and an extra inflatable queen mattress
2 West facing Lakeview Master Bedrooms (nearly identical:
Both master bedrooms feature a king size bed with stunning lake views and a walk out patio! Watch the sunset from from the comfort of bed through the panoramic double walkout sliding doors (with built in blinds for privacy and screens for those who enjoy listening to the waves coming to shore), or from your own semi-private patio area. One boasts a 43" flat screen TV while the other has a 40" flat screen TV.
Each master has its own full bathroom.
Bedroom's 3 & 4:
These rooms have 2 twin over full bunk beds and 40" flat screen TV's (8 beds in total with 4 in each room) one of the rooms has more space and houses the game cupboard…... where you'll find board games, card games, books and puzzles for all to enjoy! 'Adult approval' games will be kept elsewhere with details provided in tip sheet after booking!
Open concept Kitchen/Living Room:
Entry from front and back - with double walkout sliding doors to the back (lakeside) patio for full views of the lake!
Full Kitchen:
Stainless Steel Fridge/Freezer combo (with built in ice maker/dispenser) full oven/stove, stainless steel sink, stainless steel dishwasher, countertop island with seating, and separate counter height table with 3 stools. Plenty of counter space and outlets to function as a work space as well.
Microwave, coffee maker, coffee grinder, pots/pans, drink wear, dishes, serving dishes, utensils, etc....all provided.
Living room:
Sofa/Chaise combo, swivel recliners and 2 additional sitting chairs featuring a wall mounted 55" flatscreen tv
Parking
Ample Parking in the gravel, double wide driveway - plenty of room for multiple vehicles and a trailer and/or boat (or two...)
Outdoor Space
The house is surrounded by trees on the back and sides with the front of the house facing west to the
water = front row sunset viewing! The properties
shoreline is across Bay Shore Dr. There is seating throughout the front of the yard and a gorgeous in ground fire pit. Guests bring their own firewood but are welcome to any leftover firewood that may be there. The 2 master bedrooms and living space all have double sliders that lead out to porch areas (facing the lake) The large patio has an eating area and grill. The shoreline consists of massive, flat limestone slabs and these limestone ledges extend into the water for appx 40 feet, making it a hot spot for a variety of water birds - the pelicans are one of our favorites! It's quite amazing to watch!
Guest access
You'll have access to the entire house and property with exception to our owners closet that is located between the kitchen and south master bathroom.
(This will be the only locked door in the house)
For security reasons we have exterior security cameras located on the front and back entrances.
Other things to note
We are so proud to have our home ready for you to enjoy! But please keep in mind that this is new construction, and an unconventional build, so some things are still developing and/or presenting themselves as the house settles. We are discovering that being situated at the base of a cliff can present challenges during wet season and heavy rains. During these times, continuous runoff from the slope settles in the back yard (Door County is part of the Niagara Escarpment, which is situated atop limestone bedrock) so we are exploring solutions - but want you to be aware that there could be standing water in the grassy areas. Please use caution or you may end up with a pair of muddy shoes (or paws).
Same thing with the roof - as it is an earth covered home, it will take time for us to determine the best covering (native wildflowers/weeds vs grasses vs perennials, etc…) We were just happy to have green….(and weeds are green LOL). We’re working towards planting or reseeding the patchy areas that fell victim to runoff and will eventually incorporate beautiful flowers and ground cover to finish the look off. Hopefully you understand that it’s a work in progress! Occasionally wildlife likes to forage onto the structure because to them, it looks like another part of the landscape, but until it’s established, this can cause external & internal damages as well, so please let us know if you notice anything that seems off (or more so something NEW that develops while your there, as we’re likely aware of anything that is present prior to your arrival and working on getting it fixed)! Oh, the joys of an earth covered home are magical but can be a challenge to figure out because of its uniqueness!
PLEASE NOTE: The house is in a secluded and remote area, surrounded by trees and water (Door County is a Peninsula after all 😊). In this setting there will be all things related to nature, like wildlife, potentially poisonous plants, and insects (including spiders)
**We recommend that anyone with insect/spider sensitivities or phobias consider a more urban setting where nature does not so easily encroach. Rest assured, we meticulously clean the entire house and remove any unwanted ‘visitors’ prior to guests arrival - but we leave the delicate ecosystem surrounding our house to regulate itself.**
