Title: Winding Down - A Retreat on the "Quiet Side" - Latest Reviews, Deals & Photos 2026 - Expedia.ca [See all properties](http://www.expedia.ca/Hotel-Search?regionId=&selected=53715531&adults=2&children=&sort=RECOMMENDED&useRewards=false&semdtl=&userIntent=&vip=false) Entire home # Winding Down - A Retreat on the "Quiet Side" Vacation home with kitchen, steps from Lake Michigan ## Photo gallery for Winding Down - A Retreat on the "Quiet Side" ![Fridge, microwave, oven, stovetop - Winding Down - A Retreat on the "Quiet Side" (Baileys Harbor)](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/54000000/53720000/53715600/53715531/e436a2f4.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=598&ra=fit) ![Terrace/patio - Winding Down - A Retreat on the "Quiet Side" (Baileys Harbor)](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/54000000/53720000/53715600/53715531/eec5d9d7.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![Smart TV, fireplace, DVD player, books - Winding Down - A Retreat on the "Quiet Side" (Baileys Harbor)](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/54000000/53720000/53715600/53715531/e1de33a7.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![Exterior - Winding Down - A Retreat on the "Quiet Side" (Baileys Harbor)](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/54000000/53720000/53715600/53715531/9530cb8e.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![Interior - Winding Down - A Retreat on the "Quiet Side" (Baileys Harbor)](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/54000000/53720000/53715600/53715531/w3836h2551x0y3-c06c234d.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) - Overview - Location - Amenities - Policies Winding Down - A Retreat on the "Quiet Side" provides amenities like a firepit and laundry facilities. Guests can connect to in-room WiFi. ## Reviews 10 Exceptional ### Entire home 3 bedrooms2 bathroomsSleeps 62100 sq ft ## Popular amenities - Kitchen - Washer - Dryer - Pet friendly - Air conditioning - Barbecue grill ## Add dates for prices Check-in Check-out Travellers ## About this property ### Entire place You'll have the entire home to yourself and will only share it with other guests in your party. ### Winding Down - A Retreat on the "Quiet Side" Fall has arrived! Plan your winter adventure now! Winding Down is the perfect place to enjoy the quiet side of DC. We are walking distance from the North Bay Nature Preserve & the shores of North Bay. This is the ideal location for fall & winter activities. We are surrounded by the unspoiled beauty of a cedar forest that provides a needed respite. Enjoy cross country skiing OR snowshoeing in the trails nearby. Come in from the cold to build a cozy fire & enjoy a glass of wine. The space: Enjoy our Sweet Escape! This newer, open concept house has a separate master bedroom suite, guest room and loft. Our spacious kitchen and great room are perfect for any family to relax, unwind, and reconnect with each other. We adhere to the Door County Commitment to Cleanliness and Safety by cleaning and disinfecting according to CDC guidelines. Guest access: Guests have access to the entire house. During the Summer we provide 2 kayaks and 4 beach cruisier bicycles. During the Winter we provide 4 pairs of snowshoes. Other things to note: Pet fee $100/stay. All pets must be indicated when making the reservation. ## Property amenities ### Internet - Available in the house: WiFi ### Kitchen - Blender - Coffee grinder - Coffee/tea maker - Cookware, dishware, and utensils - Dishwasher - Electric kettle - Ice maker - Microwave - Oven - Refrigerator - Spices - Stovetop - Toaster ### Bedrooms - 3 bedrooms - Bedsheets provided ### Bathroom - 2 bathrooms - Bathtub or shower - Hair dryer - Shampoo - Shower - Soap - Toilet paper - Towels provided ### Living spaces - Fireplace ### Entertainment - Books - DVD player - Games - Smart TV with cable/satellite channels - Video library ### Outdoor areas - Barbecue grill - Firepit - Outdoor furniture ### Laundry - Laundry facilities - Washing machine ### Comfort - Air conditioning - Heating ### Pets - Pet friendly - Welcoming dogs only - 2 pets total (up to 50 lbs per pet) ### Suitability/Accessibility - Smoking not allowed ### Services and conveniences - Iron/ironing board ### Things to do - Bicycles - Kayak ### Safety features - 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) ### General - At least 80% lighting from LEDs - Bicycles - Double-glazed windows - Recycling - Unit size: 2,100 square feet - Water-efficient showers - Water-efficient toilets ## Similar properties ![Smart TV, DVD player, books](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/100000000/99230000/99222300/99222216/91ab2723.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=469&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ### Baileys Harbor home on North Bay, Dog Friendly- Near Gordon Lodge Resort Baileys Harbor - Washer - Dryer - Pet friendly - Free WiFi 9.0 Wonderful 11 reviews [](https://www.expedia.ca/Hotel-Search?startDate=2026-02-06&endDate=2026-02-07&selected=99222216&PinnedHotelID=99222216&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) ![Interior](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/111000000/110630000/110623300/110623208/a81ab151.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=469&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ### 4-bedroom barn in terrific Sister Bay with WiFi, AC. 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You will receive an email from Vrbo with a link to a Vrbo account, where you can change or cancel your reservation ### Property is also known as Winding Down Baileys Harbor Winding Down Private vacation home Winding Down Private vacation home Baileys Harbor ## About the area Baileys Harbor is home to this vacation home. The area's natural beauty can be seen at Lake Michigan and Peninsula State Park, while Corner of the Past Museum and Water Street Gallery are cultural highlights. 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Beta Get instant answers with AI powered search of property information and reviews. Ask a question ## Winding Down - A Retreat on the "Quiet Side" Reviews ## Reviews ### Exceptional All reviews shown are from real guest experiences. Only travellers who have booked a stay with us can submit a review. We verify reviews according to our guidelines and publish all reviews, positive or negative. [More information](https://www.expedia.ca/lp/b/content-guidelines) 10 - Excellent 5 8 - Good 0 6 - Okay 0 4 - Poor 0 2 - Terrible 0 ### 10 Cleanliness ### 10 Location ## Reviews ### 10/10 Excellent #### Heather W. Apr 27, 2025 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Spring door county weekend Amazing property, had a great time. ##### Heather W. Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2025 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Emily K. Oct 6, 2025 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy This was such an amazing stay! Door County is great, and this location was perfectly in the middle of all the things we wanted to do. The house is stunningly beautiful and massive! The owners were great to communicate with and made the whole process so easy. Absolutely love this place and can't wait to come back and stay again! ##### Emily K. Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2025 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Lucy H. Oct 17, 2025 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy What an amazing weekend spent in Door County! When we booked the house Winding Down months ago, we didn’t know how much we really needed this getaway. The house was beautiful and there wasn’t a thing it didn’t have. The fire-pit provided perfectly roasted marshmallows and smores and the stars were magical. Thank you so much Jim and Ellen! We will be back ##### Lucy H. Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2025 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Michael W. Jul 18, 2025 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy ##### Michael W. 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