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Door County’s strength lies in its ability to welcome people in every season while remaining true to itself.
Visitors come for the shoreline, the seasons, and the sense of space that is harder to find elsewhere. Short-term rentals play an important role in that experience. We offer travelers a chance to stay like locals, settle into neighborhoods, and experience Door County as more than a destination. Our guests experience it as a place.
That same spirit of welcome and belonging is what makes A Cherry Pie Christmas such a fitting holiday watch for anyone who loves Door County.
A Story About Home, Not Just Holidays
At its core, A Cherry Pie Christmas is a story about returning. Returning to a hometown. Returning to family traditions. Returning to the idea that places matter because of the people who care for them.
Those themes resonate strongly within the short-term rental community. Many hosts open their homes because they love Door County and want to share it. Hosting is not just a business decision. It is an act of stewardship.
This film quietly reinforces that idea. It celebrates small towns, local roots, and the value of preserving what makes a place special.
Why This Film Connects With You and Your Guests Alike
The movie was filmed in Door County, during winter, when the peninsula reveals a quieter side of itself. Snow-covered orchards, peaceful streets, and familiar landscapes remind viewers that Door County is not defined by one season alone.
For guests, the film often sparks curiosity and affection for the area. For hosts, it feels like recognition. It shows Door County as a lived-in place, not a postcard.
That distinction matters.
Short-term rentals thrive when guests feel connected to where they stay. Stories like this help build that connection.
Hosting Is About Creating Belonging
Home Hosts of Door County exists to support responsible short-term rentals that strengthen, rather than weaken, the community. Hosting well means setting expectations, respecting neighbors, and welcoming visitors into the rhythm of local life.
A Cherry Pie Christmas reflects that same balance. It is gentle. It is grounded. It values relationships over transactions.
It reminds us that when people feel at home, they tend to care deeply about where they, are and very likely to return.
A Simple, Free Way to Share Door County Culture
The film is easy to recommend to guests, friends, or fellow hosts.
A Cherry Pie Christmas is available to stream for free through hoopla, which partners with many public libraries. There are no ads and no rental fees. It is also available on free, ad‑supported streaming platforms including TubiTV, RokuTV, Pluto TV, Vizio, XumoTV, and on Amazon’s “Always Christmas” channel.
How to Watch on hoopla
- Visit hoopladigital.com or download the hoopla app
- Sign in using your participating library card
- Search for A Cherry Pie Christmas
- Enjoy
Many libraries offer online sign-ups, making access simple even for visitors.
Encouraging Thoughtful Hosting in Every Season
Door County’s short-term rental community is strongest when hosting is approached with care, pride, and respect for place. Stories matter in shaping how people understand where they are and how they behave while visiting.
A Cherry Pie Christmas offers a small but meaningful example of Door County portrayed with warmth and authenticity. It encourages viewers to slow down, appreciate local traditions, and see the peninsula as more than a backdrop.
At HomeHosts.org, we believe responsible short-term rentals help sustain Door County’s economy while preserving its character. Welcoming guests, sharing stories, and celebrating the place we call home are all part of that mission.