This year, my family (husband and grown, and almost grown daughters) all decided not to exchange gifts for Christmas, but rather go on a "family mini-vacation weekend".
WE COULD NOT OF MADE A BETTER DECISION!!
We stayed at the Eagle Harbor Inn (the "Sumac" Cottage) and were very pleased.
The two-bedroom suite was clean, comfy and PERFECT in size, for the five of us! The loft bedroom for the girls was perfect, it had a queen bed and a twin in the loft "alcove", very cozy. Not to mention their OWN bathroom, much needed with three daughters! Our bedroom was very comfy with the double faced fireplace and jacuzzi (which all the girls used in their bathing suits). I don't understand the other previous complaints about the beds, I loved our bed with the great linens and perfect firmness (to each his own, i guess) The kitchenette was great for late-night snacks during movie watching, drinks, and morning mini-breakfasts. My only compainant was...that we could not take advantage of the "breakfast basket" option usually offered, due to the holiday short staff. (oh well, next time!)
The Inn/room was a welcome sight after the drive up from Chicago through VERY thick, nighttime fog!
The next morning we enjoyed Sunday brunch at "Alexander's", very yummy! Reasonably priced at 14.95 a person (considering the offerings, seafood newburg, salmon with crab hollandaise, swedish meatballs, strawberry/blue cheese salad, eggs benedict, omelettes to order, mimosas, etc.)
We then headed to Fish Creek, to watch (dressed in our blue & orange Bears regalia) the Bears/Packers game at the "Bayside Tavern". "Bill" the bartender was great, and played along with Bear/Packer rivalary in good fun! By the way...final score...Bears-35/Packers-7!!!!! DA BEARS!!!
We took advantage of the perfect snowfall the next day. We rented tubes from "Nor-Door Sport and Cycle" (the employee named "Stretch" could not have been nicer) and headed for "Hill #17" at the Peninsula Sate Park. Very fun! We then returned back to the inn lobby and enjoyed the afternoon homebaked goodies and warm apple cider. Lynn, the weekend hostess was so gracious and helpful answering all our questions and to giving suggestions as to what would be open for the Christmas weekend.
We also took an awesome carriage ride from "Mayberry Carriages". John, our carriage driver/guide was entertaining and gave us tips, as to where the "locals" go and where to avoid (tourist-trap wise). It was a perfect Christmas Eve thing to do!!!
It was truly a "Norman Rockwell Christmas" scene.
We ended the trip with Christmas Eve dinner at the"Mission Grill". Very yummy, great service, beautiful restaurant. A definite "special occasion" place. The restaurant was transformed from an old country church (how appropriate).
We headed home Christmas late morning. Just an awesomely perfect holiday!
This was our second time in Door County and we are definitely hooked!! WE WILL BE BACK!!

We have stayed at the Eagle Harbor Inn several times over the years and have always had a wonderful experience. The property is immaculately maintained. We sleep so well there I can't image the complaints about the beds. It's the most relaxing place we've been. If you eat breakfast in the inn you will not need lunch! Huge & very good!

Went to Door County for a Girls Weekend last week. Stayed in a 2BR Suite in the Cedar Building. Grounds were kept up nicely, building exteriors were in decent shape. Upon entering the Cedar building I was overwhelmed with a very bad odor of heavy vanilla & garbage (dirty diaper smell). Realized there was a "Plug In" in the hallway - just had a very funny, unpleasant smell. Thank goodness the smell was confined to the corridor & not the rooms.

Our suite was OK. There were a few items that needed attention (roller shade right next to jacuzzi tub that would not stay down, water spots/stains on furniture, rips, etc). For the most part it did have a very cozy feel - spiral staircase led to the second floor loft & the main level fireplace was very nice. the mattresses were absolutely horrible - the hardest I have slept on in a while. We all woke up with neck & back pain. :(

Did not stay for the breakfast, but staff was very friendly. Was impressed with the clenliness of the pool & sauna area. Disappointed that the soda machine did not work - could not find any bottled water or drinks anywhere.

We stayed at the Inn right after Christmas for two nights. We stayed in the Ceder House (seperate from the Inn) in one of their suites. Our building included a total of eight suites with four on each floor. It didn't seem quite like a bed+breakfast but the room was nice and romantic. A nice quiet get-a-way for us for a few days. The room included a living room, bedroom, fireplace, whirlpool, and kitchenette which included a small fridge, stove top, sink, dishes, etc.. The suite was clean and very large. It's not the most luxurious room I ever stayed in but it was nice. We did not purchse the breakfast so we did not spend much time at the main house where breakfast is served. We toured the workout facilities and pool. The pool wasn't huge by any means but it didn't appear very crowded either. The winter rate for this facility was great and we will definately stay here again. It was a bargain at $105 a night!

We stayed two nights in Door County. This was our first trip to Door county and we had some great food. Try Al Johnson's for breakfast. Their swedish pancakes with strawberries was great. We ate dinner at Alexander's and enjoyed the food. It's a nice restuarant in the $15-$20 a plate range. I had scallops and salmon and it was very good. The next night we ate at the English Inn. I highly recommend this restuarant. Everything was superb and the ambiance was great. We'll definately return to this restaurant each trip.