Door County offers a myriad of lodging options for your stay, from quaint bed & breakfasts to luxurious hotels to timeshare condominiums. Door County Reviews recommends the following tips to help you zero in on the perfect option for you.

1. Call ahead: Door County is a seasonal vacation destination, and if you’re planning on traveling between May and October, as most travelers do, you had better call ahead. In the middle of summer you will be hard-pressed to find a vacancy sign anywhere.

2. Consider a time frame: Many of Door County’s accomodations can be reserved by the week. These options can offer you a better rate than if you simply stayed there 7 consecutive nights, and many of these weekly options include better facilities: a kitchenette, a suite, a jacuzzi, etc. If you are a die-hard Door County vacationer like we are, you may want to consider a timeshare option. Timeshares in Door County begin to feel like home as you record a lifetime of memories in their familiar walls and make vacation planning easier as you rely on “your week” every year.

3. Price Range: Door County Reviews notes the price range of each resort, as does the Door County Peninsula, a free catalog you can pick up at any Door County Visitor’s Center. Make sure you’ve budgeted your trip before you get to the cash register. Prices for accomodation can range from $50 to $350 per night.

4. Amenities: Depending on whether you are going to Door County with children, on a romantic getaway, or on a rendezvous with friends, you may want to check out the amenities offered by your resort. For the active go-getter, some offer free bike rentals, windsurfs, board games, tennis courts, etc. If you’re looking for relaxation, some will offer spa treatments and hot tubs. It’s wise to peruse the listings for the amenities that fit your style to a T.

5. Location, Location, Location: True, the Door Peninsula is compact enough to ensure that no matter where you stay you will be only 45 minutes or so from any point on the peninsula, but for your own convenience, it may be wise to review your vacation plans and pick a village that fits. Egg Harbor is on the southern end of the peninsula and keeps you closer to Sturgeon Bay with its movie theaters and department stores. Sister Bay is near the north end, so if you’re planning an excursion to Rock Island, it will make a day trip more manageable. Vacancies will be harder to find in the more southern villages of Egg Harbor and Fish Creek. As you work your way up the peninsula, you may have better luck in finding an opening if you made a last-minute dash for the Door.