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Just steps from the Ridges Sanctuary and Toft Point State Natural Area, you can explore natural beauty in every season. Spring, when the woods come alive with rare orchids. Sunny Summer days soaking in the sun at the beach or lounging by the outdoor pool. Autumn, when the trees are dressed in a rainbow of fall colors. And relaxing in the indoor pool or sauna during Winter’s quiet beauty of glittering snow on nearby groomed trails.

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Baileys Harbor Yacht Club Resort

8151 Ridges Rd Baileys Harbor, WI 54202

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• Air Conditioning
• Children Welcome
• Coffee Service (in unit)
• Fireplace-Common Area
• Fitness Center
• Full Kitchen
• Gas Fireplace-In-Unit
• Hiking Trails
• Honeymoon Suites
• Indoor Pool
• Internet Access (in rooms)
• Kitchen Facilities
• Luggage Assistance
• Motor Coach Greet Service
• Nature Trails
• Non Smoking
• Off-Street Motor Coach Parking
• Open Year Round
• Outdoor Pool
• Picnic Area
• Refrigerator
• Satellite Television
• Two-Room Suites
• Washer/Dryer
• Whirlpool-Private
• Whirlpool-Public
• Wireless Internet

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Baileys Harbor Yacht Club Resort

8151 Ridges Road, Baileys Harbor, WI 54202, United States of America – Excellent location – show map

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Located in Baileys Harbor, 8 miles from Cana Island Lighthouse, Baileys Harbor Yacht Club Resort has accommodations with free bikes, free private parking, a fitness center and barbecue facilities. Located around 13 miles from Cave Point County Park, the hotel with free WiFi is also 24 miles away from Door County Maritime Museum. Certain accommodations at the property have a patio with a pool view. Certain rooms contain a kitchen with a fridge, a dishwasher and an oven. The hotel offers 3-star accommodations with an indoor pool, sauna and hot tub. Guests at Baileys Harbor Yacht Club Resort will be able to enjoy activities in and around Baileys Harbor, like hiking and cycling. The nearest airport is Green Bay–Austin Straubel International Airport, 75 miles from the accommodation.

Couples in particular like the location – they rated it 9.1 for a two-person trip.

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• Indoor swimming pool
• Non-smoking rooms
• Free parking
• Fitness center

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Top Location: Highly rated by recent guests (9.3)

Free private parking available at the hotel

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Amenities of baileys harbor yacht club resort great facilities review score, 9.1.

• Picnic area
• Outdoor furniture
• BBQ facilities
• Bicycle rental
• Cycling Off-site
• Fishing Additional charge Off-site
• Golf course (within 2 miles) Additional charge
• Accessible parking
• Daily housekeeping
• Vending machine (drinks)
• Outdoor play equipment for kids
• Board games/Puzzles
• Fire extinguishers
• Smoke alarms
• Air conditioning
• Smoke-free property
• Opening times
• Open all year
• All ages welcome
• Heated pool
• Beach chairs/Loungers
• Hot tub/Jacuzzi

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Children of all ages are welcome.

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Guests are required to show a photo ID and credit card upon check-in. Please note that all Special Requests are subject to availability and additional charges may apply.

In response to the coronavirus (COVID-19), additional safety and sanitation measures are in effect at this property.

Due to the coronavirus (COVID-19), this property is taking steps to protect the safety of guests and staff. Certain services and amenities may be reduced or unavailable as a result.

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Yes, this hotel has a pool. See details about the pool and other facilities on this page.

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Yes, there's a hot tub. You can find out more about this and the other facilities at Baileys Harbor Yacht Club Resort on this page.

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How far is Baileys Harbor Yacht Club Resort from the center of Baileys Harbor?

Baileys Harbor Yacht Club Resort is 1.5 miles from the center of Baileys Harbor. All distances are measured in straight lines. Actual travel distances may vary.

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Check-in at Baileys Harbor Yacht Club Resort is from 3:00 PM, and check-out is until 11:00 AM.

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• Golf course (within 2 miles)
• Swimming pool

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• Plum Island
• Door County
• Baileys Harbor
• Ellison Bay
• Forestville
• Jacksonport
• Liberty Grove
• Southern Door
• Sturgeon Bay
• Washington Island
• West Jacksonport
• Little Sturgeon
• Luxemburg-Casco
• Peninsula Center
• Rock Island
• Rowleys Bay

Baileys Harbor Yacht Club Resort

(920) 839-2336

1-800-927-2492

Physical Address

8151 Ridges Rd Baileys Harbor, WI 54202

Mailing Address

http://www.bhycr.com

[email protected]

About Baileys Harbor Yacht Club Resort

Only a 15 minute drive from Sister Bay, Ephraim, Fish Creek, and Egg Harbor, the Baileys Harbor Yacht Club Resort is the best kept secret in Door County. Our year-round waterfront resort is surrounded by over 1,000 wooded acres for hiking and snow shoeing. Featuring 1 & 2 bedroom suites and staterooms with fantastic sunsets and harbor views, many with fireplaces, whirlpool tubs, and kitchens. Relax and enjoy our indoor and outdoor pools, whirlpool, sauna, Free WiFi, gas grills, playground, and marina.

In the Quiet Season and Winter take advantage of extra low rates and specials including a free night when you stay 2 or more nights! We also have romantic packages available for special occasions, discounts for AAA, AARP, and members of the Armed Forces. Planning a family reunion or wedding? We have discounts available during off peak times for room blocks of ten or more rooms.

The Baileys Harbor Yacht Club Resort is a condo resort, and all our condos are individually owned. Unlike other standardized condo hotels our owners have the freedom to decorate to their own taste, which means every condo has its own personal touch. Feel free to stop by and ask if we have rooms available to look at.

Nearby attractions include the Toft Point Nature Area and the Ridges Sanctuary and Nature Center, the old Bird Cage Lighthouse, and the Cana Island Lighthouse. A sandy beach for swimming is only a mile away, and in town there are many places to dine, catch some live music, get a cup of coffee or tea, shop, find local art, visit the local farmers markets, sip suds at the local brewery, charter fishing, kayak tours, Segway tours, and more!

Come visit us on the Quiet Side!

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Enjoy the spectacular sunsets and lakeside beaches that Door County is famous for - The Baileys Harbor Yacht Club is located on the water in picturesque Baileys Harbor and is only minutes away from all that Door County has to offer. We are on the shore of Lake Michigan surrounded by Tofts Point and the Ridges Sanctuary, an unspoiled Wisconsin wildlife sanctuary and nature preserve. Enjoy our luxurious suites with scenic views of the green Wisconsin forests and the picturesque harbor.

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Sunrise from Toft Point State Natural Area

It’s about 6:00 am in early August and from our condo balcony I can see the sky is turning from black to purple and the stars are beginning to fade. I shake my wife and my son and say “come on, it’s time to go if we are going to make the sunrise.” Reluctantly they get up and throw on some jeans and sweatshirts. I grab some granola bars and head to the lobby for a couple cups of coffee to go.

Cana Island from Toft Point State Natural Area

We jump into the car and head to the end of ridges road and then take a left on the gravel road and follow it to the end where there is a loop and pull off and park on the west side of the road. There is a small trail head here were we hike through a short overgrown area that open up into a patio of large rocks, shrubs and flowers. From here Moonlight Bay and the Cana Island Lighthouse start to become visible in the early morning light.

There are some nice flat rock on the shore and we unroll a couple towels set out the granola bars and find a place to set the coffee where it won’t spill. It’s now 6:20 am am and the purple sky is changing to blue and the last stars begin to fade away. In the distance I can see a charter fishing boat motoring out to catch their limit of Salmon and an occasional flock of birds flying Southwest.

Then it happens, the Lake Michigan waves begin to burn red/white as the rising sun glows through the breaking waves before it rises above the horizon. My wife, son and I sit quietly watching as the top of the sun  begins to climb above water line. Waves are breaking on the rock beach every couple seconds and the seagulls can be heard in the distance and in about 90 seconds the sun is up shining radiantly.

Before heading back to the condo we explore a couple rock formations, trying not to get wet. After about 20 minutes we gather our belongings and head back to the path that leads us to our car. We will return here later in the week for a longer hike along the rocks but we will ride our bikes next time. We only take the car when we want to make the sunrise. Biking Ridges Road offers several opportunities to pull off to the side and go for hike and explore the rocky water front around Toft Point and Baileys Harbor.. Check out the some history on the area and 2-3 mile hike that you can do from Baileys Harbor Yacht Club Resort.

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Quiet Season in Door County

A few of our favorite Quiet Season days:

The Door County peninsula is home to acres of state parks and nature preserves. The resort is adjacent to both Tofts Point and The Ridges Sanctuary .  Meander the wooded trails, perfect for snowshoeing or cross country skiing, take the kids (even the big ones!) sledding, or ride a snowmobile down one of the specially designated trails. The Ridges sponsor guided snowshoe walks in addition to their winter nature walks. Peninsula State Park  is just one of the state parks in Door County that sponsor winter recreation. They offer separate trails for classic cross country, skate skiing, snowmobiling, and snowshoeing. Bring your camera and capture the memories. Look for special events, like the Candlelight Skis that are traditionally scheduled at the state parks during January and February. Enlist one of the local guides to take you ice fishing .

Door County Trolley is known for their wonderful tours of Door County all year round. In November, you can hop on a  Premier Wine Tour for a “cellar door” tasting tour of four award-winning wineries and a gourmet lunch. That is sure to stave off the winter blahs!  From December through March, embrace the season with a  Winter Wonderland Trolley Tour & Sleigh Ride , which combines the wine tasting with a sleigh ride and a fireside lunch.

If you prefer a horse to the sleigh, we still have an adventure for you. Make an appointment for a weekend ride with Kurtz Corral in Sturgeon Bay. They are open Fridays, Saturdays and Sundays from November through May. See their stable here… and don’t forget a carrot!

Door County’s restaurants provide many excellent choices for a magical New Years Eve, but what about New Years Day? A local favorite is the Jacksonport Polar Bear Club . Will you brave the frozen waters of Lake Michigan or stand by with a hot drink and a smile?  New Years Day parades are another wonderful tradition and you don’t always have to be on the sidelines!

The Fish Creek Winter Games are a family-friendly festival in Clark Park.  It features food, music, raffles, and games under a large heated tent. The games are always inventive and guaranteed fun, so check out what they have planned for this year. Most of the action occurs on Saturday, but don’t miss Sunday’s Fruit Loop Fun Run!

When you’re ready, our staff at the Front Desk would love to help you with information about dining . It’s our pleasure to help you find the perfect place for breakfast, track down a delicious lunch for your active family, or plan a romantic dinner for two.

The History of Baileys Harbor Yacht Club Resort

Submitted By: Karen Tews

Jacob G. Schmitz, and his wife Sophie (Bischoff), were the first owners of the current property in the early 1900’s. Jac was a deputy sheriff of Milwaukee County and Sophie was a nurse. Together they owned and operated Jac’s Beer Garden and Restaurant in Milwaukee, serving working local people. When Jac was advised to visit the Baileys Harbor area, they immediately fell in love with the beautiful landscape and sunsets and purchased a building near the lake to use as their summer home. There was nothing in the area, but the Underdunks home and the US Life Saving Station, and its crew who lived nearby.

Jac, Sophie and daughter Irene, felt this was truly God’s country and shared their home with many family members and friends. When Sophie died in 1925, Jac and Irene moved here permanently. Jac, with his younger brother George, purchased several homes from the Life Saving Station , and Bill Tishler Sr. was contracted to construct a main building consisting of a bar, dining room, kitchen & office. The dream of a resort became a reality when “Schmitz Gazebos” officially opened in 1935. Jac Schmitz was a kind, thoughtful person who brought the poor of the Milwaukee churches and schools here for a free vacation. Each time he drove this car up, he brought loaves of rye bread, long sticks of summer sausage and watermelon for the people he knew in Door County. His outgoing personality and keen business sense made the resort an instant success. He and Clarence Mann were also responsible for having a road cut through the woods from town, now known as Ridges Road.

Jac died in 1940 at the age of 60. George and Irene kept Schmitz Gazebos running smoothly. The area operating as the Life Saving Station merged with the US Coast Guard…a few sailors even trained at this site prior to being assigned to ships in the Atlantic Ocean during WWII. When the Coast Guard Station closed in 1950, George and Irene purchased the remaining houses and built 12 more cottages so the resort could provide lodging for 45 people. There was a putting green, shuffleboard court, and areas to play badminton, croquet and horseshoes. Schmitz Gazebos was an official AAA resort with George as the genial host who made sure their “Recommended by Duncan Hines” title was maintained! Irene made sure each room was immaculate, and helped pack boxed lunches for those making excursions around the peninsula. Baldy Bridenhagen, former sheriff for Door County, was one of the bartenders along with other locals who helped make Schmitz Gazebos such a success for 37 years.

Old Yacht Club

George Schmitz died in 1965 and Irene sold the property. Albert Wild, an international attorney from Chicago and Baileys Harbor, purchased the 60-acre tract of land and began construction of 14,500 sq. foot main building in 1969. Wild was an ardent Door County enthusiast and it was his intent to keep the project as natural as possible. Whenever feasible, stone and building materials indigenous to Door County were used. Most of the craftsman working on the project were local. Wild also obtained DNR permission to construct piers for yachts wishing to dock at the new Baileys Harbor Yacht Club, and dock they did. “The African Queen”, McDonalds founder Ray Kroc’s “Big Burger” – 65 and 85 footers who would come to the Yacht Club because it was the most beautiful harbor and the finest facility on the Michigan side.

Guests entering the foyer of the Club were drawn to the slate fireplace in the lobby. The cocktail lounge with its sunken bar adjoined a glass-walled patio area overlooking the waters of Baileys Harbor. Formal dinner attire was required.

 One of the most distinctive features of the facility was the wrought-iron circular staircase modeled after the one in the old lifesaving station that stood on the original site. The staircase was 65 feet high with an observation area at the top offering spectacular view of the bay and nearby Ridges Sanctuary. When the facility opened in 1970, it was recognized as one of Lake Michigan’s most elegant resorts and through the years had earned a reputation for its fine dining, docks and lavish lodging. It was the site of numerous county benefit events including the popular Pirate’s Cove fundraisers for United Way of Door County.

BHYC Marina

In the late 70’s, amenities and new housekeeping cottages were added when the new owners, Joe Smolenski, and his brothers, took over the Club’s operation and created better docking facilities for charter and sports fisherman, complete with dock master. New advertising added hustle and bustle, and condos were built, including Ray Kroc’s helicopter pad. They changed the configuration and use of the dining rooms as well, and a Sunday Brunch was added which was so successful that the wait to enter was sometimes as much as an hour and a half.

The torch was soon passed to a new owner, Maureen Kelly in 1982. She infused new life into the Club with her personality and made each person feel they were her special friend. There was dancing and the greatest entertainment parties on the peninsula. She sought to make county residents feel welcome at the resort and opened the facility for benefits such as the auction for the Wisconsin Children’s Program of Northern Ireland, and hosted the popular “Irish Fest” weekend over Labor Day each year. The music group Blarney wrote a song “Sailing into Bailey’s Harbor” especially for their appearances at the event. Maureen remodeled the bar, and the best free entertainment – the “locals”, would get together and try to out sing each other to everyone’s delight. She also significantly expanded the marina with construction of new 24 to 40 foot floating piers, and new lodging was built (named Christina after Maureen’s daughter). Maureen’s dream was shattered however when sewer construction on Ridges Road and the inaccessibility of the Club, along with other problems, moved the ownership into the hands of the Bank.

In 1989, Blue Sky Harbor, Ltd., a Wisconsin partnership, became the new owner. They added The Admiralty Room for formal dining fare and service while the Bosun’s Mate dining room was designed for light dinners and casual dining.

On February 16, 1993, two devastating fires destroyed the Yacht Club – a total loss. Plans to rebuild were never approved.

Yacht Club Fire

The Baileys Harbor Yacht Club Resort, as we know it today, was built in several phases after the main building, lobby, swimming pool and first 22 units were completed.

My great uncle, Jac Schmitz, would be pleased that so many people are still enjoying the beauty and magic of his vision from over a century ago.

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