Fish Creek is the most lively village on the Green Bay side of the peninsula, and the Settlement Courtyard Inn and Lavender Spa puts you in the middle of it. The inn is a small, village-scale property, and its courtyard setting and lavender-themed spa give it a calm, restorative character that suits couples looking for a weekend away. From the inn you can walk to the shops, galleries and restaurants that line the village, and the harbor and Peninsula State Park are a short stroll or drive away. In the evening, the village fills with visitors heading to fish boils and to the theatre, yet the inn itself keeps a quieter, residential mood. A stay here suits people who want to be in the heart of Fish Creek without a large resort. Spa services are the signature attraction, so many guests book a treatment at the lavender spa as part of a weekend. The rooms are generally comfortable and quiet, and a courtyard gives you a place to sit outdoors with a coffee in the morning. Guests often use the inn as a base for a mix of activities: a morning bike ride or hike in the park, a trolley tour, an afternoon wine tasting and a dinner out. Because Fish Creek is compact, you can park the car and leave it for much of your stay.
Location and getting around
Fish Creek sits at the entrance to Peninsula State Park, and from the inn you can reach the park entrance, Eagle Bluff Lighthouse and the park's beaches in a few minutes by bike or car. Peninsula Players Theatre is a short drive south, and the Egg Harbor trolley station, where the Door County Trolley tours depart, is about a quarter of an hour away. The village has restaurants serving fish boils and casual meals, along with galleries, boutiques and ice cream shops, so evenings are easy to plan on foot.
Rooms and who it suits
The inn is a good match for couples celebrating an anniversary or birthday, for friends on a spa weekend and for travelers who prefer a small inn to a chain hotel. Families with older children can also be comfortable, but check the room types and policies when you book, as small inns may have age or occupancy rules. Ask about courtyard-facing rooms if you prefer quiet, and about spa packages if you want to combine lodging and treatments.
Good to know
The peak season, from July through October, is busy, and rates and minimum stays rise on weekends and in the fall color weeks. Book early for the best choice of rooms, and check the property page for current amenities, parking and cancellation terms, since small inns can differ from year to year.
Spa appointments are limited, so reserve treatments when you reserve your room. If you are visiting in spring or late fall, the village is quieter, rates are lower and some businesses have shorter hours, so confirm opening times for restaurants and shops before you rely on them.
Why stay here
- ✓Lavender spa on site
- ✓Courtyard seating
- ✓Walk to Fish Creek shops and dining
- ✓Near Peninsula State Park
- ✓Free parking
- ✓Wi-Fi
- ✓Air conditioning
- ✓Spa packages available
Good questions
Where is the Settlement Courtyard Inn and Lavender Spa?+
It is in the village of Fish Creek on the Green Bay side of Door County, close to Peninsula State Park.
Does the inn have a spa?+
Yes, a lavender spa is part of the property. Reserve treatments when you book your room.
Is it walkable to restaurants and shops?+
Yes, Fish Creek village is compact, with galleries, restaurants and fish boils within walking distance.