Sister Bay Decorated for Christmas: Door County's Year-Round Village We promised all things Sister Bay this holiday weekend, as we featured our Sister Bay homes for sale and Sister Bay condominiums for sale, but we need to give a shout-out to Sister Bay Advancement, the Village of Sister Bay and so many volunteers and businesses that coordinated to make this weekend special.  Capture the Spirit of Christmas, 2016, has been a resounding success! LIGHTING THE TREE IN DOWNTOWN SISTER BAY for 2016 Some photos courtesy of Sister Bay Advancement.  Remember, Sister Bay is Door County's year-round Village and vacation destination, with shops, a grocery store, post office, library, pharmacy, doctors, dentists, attorneys, hardware stores and lumber stores, and great dining and independent shoppin... 11/26/2016

 HOLIDAYS IN DOOR COUNTYGetting Ready to Capture the Spirit of a Door County Christmas Every Door County community has its own special holiday event, and I try to attend as many as I can.  However, since the mid 2000s, one of my favorites has been Sister Bay's Capture the Spirit of a Door County Christmas, which is held the weekend of Thanksgiving, with events on Friday the 25th and Saturday.   Additionally, this year The Country Walk Shops will also feature events uptown, as well as downtown.  See here for a list of activities for 2017's Capture the Spirit of a Door County Christmas. Next week we'll have a few FEATURED SISTER BAY PROPERTIES that we will tie into this event by using their virtual tours in conjunction with "virtual holiday open houses" for Capture the Spirit.  If you wan... 11/18/2016

Why Live in Sister Bay, Wisconsin: Great Reasons to live in Sister Bay WI 54234  Why should you live in Sister Bay, Wisconsin?  There are dozens of GREAT reasons to live in Sister Bay!Downtown Sister Bay Sister Bay is a BEAUTIFUL community on the shore of Green Bay, and close to Lake Michigan, too (a five minute drive will bring you to the "Lake side").  It is conveniently located near the middle of the Door Peninsula, toward the northern end, just ten minutes north of Fish Creek and Baileys Harbor, and next to the Village of Ephraim. Sister Bay is a safe community where people walk their dogs, children play in the streets, and where there is always something fun for residents and visitors to do, all year long. While it's a total "Door County" village, Sister Bay and its outskirts can b... 10/18/2016

Sister Bay's Fall Festival: A Door County Festival for All Ages If you're looking for some autumn fun for all ages, welcome to Sister Bay's Fall Festival.  Held the weekend after Columbus Day, this incredible event offers fun for young and old.  Fall Festival started as a celebration of the end of the busy summer tourism season in Sister Bay, Wisconsin for northern Door County residents and workers, and has grown into one of the largest festival of the year in Door County. In addition to children's activities, a craft and art fair, live music, delicious food, libations, a parade and much more, this autumn festival has had great success with its fundraiser, "Baking  a Difference", with cookie makers from all 50 states PLUS several countries abroad baking cookies for sale for the Go Bo! F... 10/10/2016

Water View home for Sale at 11635 Beach Road, Sister Bay, WI 54234.   Four bedroom homes for sale in Sister Bay, Wisconsin.We are offering a stunning home for sale in one of Door County's loveliest locations, with SUNSET WATERFRONT views of Green Bay, a pond and more.   This four bedroom Door County home for sale in Sister Bay on Beach Road offering of a stunning water view home--4 bedrooms with bonus room--with what could become a seasonal guest cottage (or studio, workshop, office, etc.--the cottage has a wood burning stove and would make an adorable guest retreat) plus a pond (owners used to stock koi) plus a combination of expert professional and natural landscaping makes this offering the very best of Door County living and location.  Water views of Green Bay...what more could one ... 08/01/2016

What to do in Sister Bay, Wisconsin:  Live and Play in Sister Bay. Why live in Sister Bay, Wisconsin?  There are dozens of GREAT reasons to live in Sister Bay! Sister Bay is a BEAUTIFUL coastal community on the shore of Green Bay, and it's also close to Lake Michigan, too (a five minute drive will bring you to the "Lake side").  It is conveniently located near the "northern middle" of the Door Peninsula, just ten minutes north of Fish Creek and Baileys Harbor, and next to the Village of Ephraim.Sister Bay is a friendly and safe community where people walk their dogs, children play in the streets, and where there is always something fun for residents and visitors to do, all year long. While it's a total "Door County" village, Sister Bay can boast some conveniences that other communities ... 02/25/2016

Two Bedroom Downtown Sister Bay Condominium for Sale ONLY $199,900. Who wouldn't love to be DOWNTOWN?  Featured in songs from the 1960s (Petula Clark) to Macklemore and Ryan Lewis's recent smash hit, "Downtown" is WHERE YOU WANT TO BE.  And NEVER more so than in Sister Bay,Wisconsin where DOWNTOWN Sister Bay has so many wonderful things to offer you, all year long.  Downtown Sister Bay, Wisconsin features one of Door County's most popular marinas and beach, as well as music concerts (nights and on Wednesdays), incredible shopping, incredible dining, and views of the open water everywhere...and the water views are free!  There is no place to better spend a vacation, a summer, or to have convenient downtown living than Sister Bay, and we are offering an incredible chance to LIVE downtown.... 01/12/2016

Perhaps it's not Times Square on New Year's Eve, but it IS a lot of wholesome, healthy fun.  Sister Bay's new sledding hill is OPEN and Sister Bay is getting ready to celebrate a POPPING New Year's Eve...complete with fireworks and winter fun.Combine Monday's 10-plus inches of snow with an out-of-school holiday and LOTS of holiday travelers and you've given yourself the OPTIMUM time to try out Sister Bay's new sledding hill, open for business at the Teresa K. Highlander Ice Rink.Photo Courtesy of Craig Bastian, Kellstrom-Ray Agency If you're planning on visiting Door County this weekend (and many of our customers and clients have indicated they plan to pay a visit), be sure to spend some time in Sister Bay.  Not only are there great after-holiday sales, but there is winter activity galo... 12/30/2015

Selling a Door County property?  Another Door County landmark has successfully transferred from one family to another.  After over FIFTY YEARS IN BUSINESS with one family, the Patio Restaurant and Motel has been successfully sold to another!   When you are ready to list and sell your own Door County home, condominium or business, please contact us through our website at http://www.door-county-properties.com or call MaryKay Shumway, Broker at 920-421-0038  If you are looking to buy a business in Door County, we can help.   Successful Door County Real Estate Sales     10/26/2015

Sister Bay's three year Department of Transportation road project will wrap up next spring, but the road construction certainly won't stop the "Granddaddy" of all festival's this weekend, Sister Bay's Fall Festival.  Originally envisioned as a party for the locals that were wrapping up the tourism season, this three day festival has turned into one of the biggest and best-known Fall Festivals in the State of Wisconsin, with it's one-of-a-kind Ping Pong Ball Drop, where ping pong balls are dropped OUT of a helicopter (weather permitting) with thousands of spectators below, hoping for a prize.  This is a "walk to downtown Sister Bay" festival--most of the roads will be closed for festival activities. This festival features food, fun, entertainment, arts & crafts, activities, childrens' ac... 10/15/2015

Labor Day Weekend in Door County?  Visit Sister Bay Marina Fest!  This festival is the main fundraiser for the Sister Bay Liberty Grove Fire Department and is family-friendly and a lot of fun, besides.  This year it is a TWO day event, requiring wrist bands and tickets for the food vendors, but it promises to be a worthwhile event for a family visit, with music, food and FUN. Click on the 2015 Marina Fest Schedule to see all the fun-filled Marina Festival events and  happenings!This festival, traditionally held on the Saturday before Labor Day, was created to pay tribute to the Sister Bay Marina, which was rebuilt in 1993. The village had such a great response to the event the first year that they decided to make it an annual event! The festival includes all of the things that make outd... 09/05/2015

Sister Bay farmette for sale, close to Lake Michigan, Great Price!  Are you looking for an affordable Door County vacation getaway or a year-round home in a great location?  We are currently offering a Sister Bay home for sale under $150,000, featuring two bedrooms AND a sleeping loft.  Plenty of room for overnight guests! This Sister Bay home/farmette for sale on North Bay Road needs a little TLC, but is only four miles from downtown Sister Bay, and one mile from Lake Michigan.  Let your morning walk including walking to the lake to see the sun rise!   WALK TO A LAKE MICHIGAN SUNRISE IN SISTER BAYA winding, shared driveway shrouded by hardwoods and pine will take you to this home at 10562 North Bay Road, Sister Bay, Wisconsin 54234. This home is private, yet only 4 miles from downtown ... 05/29/2015

BE YOUR OWN BOSS:  We are offering The Patio Motel and Restaurant for Sale: A Return to Simpler TimesThe Patio Drive-In:  Patio Motel and Restaurant for Sale in bustling Sister Bay, at 10440 Orchard Road, Sister Bay, Wisconsin 54210. Be your own boss.   Own a piece of history.  Return to simpler times.  Own this Door County business for sale. Family run and family FUN for over 50 years!  Family friendly dining, lodging and more.  This business is for sale and ready for an entrepreneur owner with some vision. Remember when getting a malted milkshake was a treat, and a hotel room didn't cost $200.00 per night?  In Door County, is it rumored that this is an area that is not affordable for tourists.  That is not true.  Welcome to the Patio Motel and Restaurant, where you can take a step bac... 05/26/2015

Are you looking for an affordable Door County vacation getaway or a year-round home in a great location?  We are currently offering a Sister Bay home for sale under $150,000, featuring two bedrooms AND a sleeping loft.  Plenty of room for overnight guests! This Sister Bay home for sale on North Bay Road needs a little TLC, but is only four miles from downtown Sister Bay, and one mile from Lake Michigan.  Let your morning walk including walking to the lake to see the sun rise!   LAKE MICHIGAN SUNRISE IN SISTER BAYA winding, shared driveway shrouded by hardwoods and pine will take you to this home at 10562 North Bay Road, Sister Bay, Wisconsin 54234. This home is private, yet only 4 miles from downtown Sister Bay with its myriad of attractions, including restaurants, shops, the Sister Bay... 05/26/2015

Why live in Sister Bay, Wisconsin?  There are dozens of GREAT reasons to live in Sister Bay!   Sister Bay is a BEAUTIFUL community on the shore of Green Bay, and close to Lake Michigan, too (a five minute drive will bring you to the "Lake side").  It is conveniently located near the middle of the Door Peninsula, just ten minutes north of Fish Creek and Baileys Harbor, and next to the Village of Ephraim. Sister Bay is a safe community where people walk their dogs, children play in the streets, and where there is always something fun for residents and visitors to do, all year long.   While it's a total "Door County" village, Sister Bay can boast some conveniences that other communities don't have, including doctors, dentists, lawyers, a fantastic public library, one of the most popular pu... 03/10/2015

Luxury homes for sale in Sister Bay, Wisconsin 54234.  If you visit Sister Bay, Wisconsin, you are in for quite a treat.  It’s a quiet village, edged by the Bay of Green Bay, with a wonderful public beach, a fantastic public marina, public parks and more.  If you want the best of Door County, plan to eat, play and potentially LIVE in Sister Bay.  The Sister Bay lifestyle is all about the shore.   Sister Bay offers the opportunities for luxurious homes, on the shore or minutes from the shore, in all price points.   Known for its festivals, Sister Bay has several during each year, including goats paraded down the main street, free concerts in the new amphitheater ranging from classical to contemporary, a fantastic swimming beach, a short film festivals, art fairs, a Marina Festival with ... 02/24/2015

If you visit Sister Bay, Wisconsin, you are in for quite a treat.  It’s a quiet village, edged by the Bay of Green Bay, with a wonderful public beach, a fantastic public marina, public parks and more.  If you want the best of Door County, plan to eat, play and potentially LIVE in Sister Bay.   Known for its festivals, Sister Bay has several during each year, including goats paraded down the main street, free concerts in the new amphitheater ranging from classical to contemporary, a fantastic swimming beach, a short film festivals, art fairs, a Marina Festival with a fantastic pancake breakfast, a winter skating rink, free outdoor bands at Husby's Garage and The Sister Bay Bowl's Alley, and so much more.   We can’t forget to mention dining.  Sister Bay is known for its exceptional resta... 02/23/2015

Door County Homes for Sale:  the “Gingerbread House” for sale in Sister Bay, Wisconsin. If you are looking for a new home that will create memories all year long, but especially during the holiday season, we have the perfect vacation or year-round home to suit your needs!       Located just outside the Village of Sister Bay, and an easy bike ride to the beach and marina (or walk to many restaurants and shops), this Sister Bay home for sale is one-in-a-million!  10960 Hillcrest Road, Sister Bay, WI 54234   It's the home you've always driven by and admired.     This property features an exceptional location with water views just outside of Sister Bay on Hillcrest Road; walk or bike to all Village amenities.   The location is divine, and the setting of perennial flowers and careful landsca... 11/29/2014

Reduced!  An excellent year-round or vacation home--one of the nicest homes in Sister Bay-- is offered fully furnished & accessorized! PRICE NOW REDUCED. This is an extremely well-appointed 3 bedroom, 2 1/2 bath home within walking distance of Village Center, beach & marina. The master suite and laundry are on the first floor, and the home includes a wood-burning field stone fireplace, hardwood floors, vaulted ceilings, and an attached garage.   Enjoy the privacy of wooded views and areas for grilling. This property includes tasteful granite, custom marble back-splash, 6 panel doors and each room features custom, upscale touches.   You need to see this home to appreciate all of its fine features. Woodcrest Village is a short walk to downtown Sister Bay Beach & has a heated in-ground poo... 11/21/2014

      Door County Waterfront Condominium for sale is REDUCED.   Price reduction at Yacht Harbor Shores. Are you looking for the Best Views in Door County, Wisconsin at the BEST PRICE?  Then you cannot afford to pass up Yacht Harbor Shores Condominiums in Sister Bay, Wisconsin.  Enjoy Sister Bay conveniences in the Town of Liberty Grove at 10968 Harbor Shores Drive, Sister Bay, Wisconsin 54234.  Walk to the Waterfront Restaurant, Base Camp Coffee, The Door County Ice Cream Factory, or JJ’s/La Puerta.  Shop at Ecology Sports, and walk or bike to downtown Sister Bay.  And how convenient--you can keep your boat at Yacht Works Marina across the street, and so much more, from this stunning home!   This lovely home is one of only two one-of-a-kind units in a custom building, featuring water vi... 11/06/2014