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"Plum Retreat" is spacious, warm & beautiful, and surrounded by gardens.

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Exterior
Smart TV, fireplace, books, stereo
Outdoor dining
Fridge, microwave, oven, stovetop
Interior

Reviews

10 out of 10

Exceptional

Entire home

2 bedrooms2 bathroomsSleeps 6163 sq m

Popular amenities

  • Parking available
    Parking available
  • Barbecue grill
    Barbecue grill
  • Washer
    Washer
  • Kitchen
    Kitchen
  • Air conditioning
    Air conditioning
  • Fireplace
    Fireplace

About this property

Entire place

You'll have the entire home to yourself and will only share it with other guests in your party.

"Plum Retreat" is spacious, warm & beautiful, and surrounded by gardens.

"Plum Retreat" is a private, and cozy-and-yet-spacious portion of an adorable cottage hiding behind an ornate garden gate, and sleeps 2-6 guests over two levels. The property is part of the picturesque "Green Gables" property in the north part of Ephraim, and is within easy walking distance to galleries, shops, mini-golf, breakfast and pizza, and a short drive from Ephraim village and the water. Green Gables itself has the flavor of a romantic bygone Americana era, and boasts beautiful manicured and award-winning gardens and additionally (in the past, and in the future!) another very large enclosed rear garden area (currently under exciting development). The property is suitable for couples or families and at night it's dark and quiet for stargazing. The house oozes feel-good charm, with lots of windows and natural light, architectural details, and plenty of space indoors and out, to play and relax in. Outside there's a fantastic patio lounge area and professional grill to enjoy, and inside a formal fireplace invites you to curl up on the sofa-bed (with an old record playing on the vintage stereo/record player)? Full kitchen, with oven, fridge, dishwasher, microwave, toaster etc. Upstairs there are two very large bedrooms (one with a king bed, the other with two queens), and there's a true queen sofa-bed downstairs. All the bedding is non-allergenic. Wi-fi, a 49" TV with cable channels, Netflix and Amazon Prime in the living room, and a washer and dryer upstairs. The space works well for families, or two small families to share, or just for a couple looking for a romantic or memorable Door County vacation. In response to COVID-19 cleaning and sanitizing will be thoroughly undertaken. Thank you!

GREEN GABLES now has FOUR great vacation rentals set within a gorgeous acre-and-a half of lush gardens! Please visit the other three listings...

In addition to THIS listing ( "Plum Retreat") please check the nearby (and also private) "Birch" Retreat, listed as VRBO # 1656219. "Birch" sleeps up to 4 people (2 in one king bed and a further 2 in a queen sofa bed). For large parties, booking both Plum and Birch together is an option that would provide a truly wonderful and flexible experience. Two other NEW vacation rentals have just been listed for 2022. VRBO listing 2724012 is a spacious gorgeous home with full kitchen for 2-4, and VRBO listing 2798225 is a stunning romantic lodge-style retreat that is truly special. Ideal for a couple, though there's also a sofa bed too. Please check them out!

Property manager

Colin Welford

Languages

English

Property amenities

Beach

  • Beach towels

Internet

  • WiFi available

Parking and transportation

  • Onsite parking
  • Car required

Kitchen

  • Refrigerator
  • Stovetop
  • Microwave
  • Oven
  • Dishwasher
  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Ice maker
  • Electric kettle
  • Cookware/dishes/utensils

Dining

  • Dining table

Bedrooms

  • 2 bedrooms
  • Bed sheets provided
  • Sofa bed

Bathrooms

  • 1.5 bathrooms
  • Shower
  • Toilet paper
  • Soap
  • Hair dryer
  • Towels provided
  • Shampoo

Living spaces

  • Fireplace
  • Living room
  • Dining room

Entertainment

  • Smart TV with cable/satellite service
  • Games
  • Stereo
  • Books

Outdoor areas

  • Patio
  • Fenced yard
  • Barbecue grill
  • Garden
  • Outdoor furniture

Laundry

  • Washing machine and dryer

Comfort

  • Air conditioning
  • Heating

Pets

  • No pets allowed

Suitability/Accessibility

  • Smoke-free property

Services and conveniences

  • Safe
  • Iron/ironing board

Location highlights

  • On the lake
  • In a rural location
  • Near a health or beauty spa
  • In a village

Things to do

  • Fitness facilities nearby
  • Sailing nearby
  • Fishing nearby
  • Birdwatching nearby
  • Golf nearby
  • Ecotours nearby
  • Marina nearby
  • Hiking/biking trails nearby
  • Hiking nearby
  • Water skiing nearby

Safety features

  • Carbon monoxide detector installed (host has indicated there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property)
  • Smoke detector installed (host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property)
  • Fire extinguisher
  • First aid kit
  • Deadbolt lock

General

  • Unit size: 1750 sq ft (163 sq m)

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Policies

Check-in

Check-in time starts at 3:00 PM
Minimum check-in age: 18

Check-out

Check-out before 10:30 AM
Contactless check-out available

Special check-in instructions

You will receive an email from the host with check-in and check-out instructions

Pets

Pets not allowed

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome

Important information

You need to know

Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card, or cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges
Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed
Onsite parties or group events are strictly prohibited
Host has indicated there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property
Host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher, a first aid kit, and a deadbolt lock
This property is managed through our partner, Vrbo. You will receive an email from Vrbo with a link to a Vrbo account, where you can change or cancel your reservation

We should mention

A car is required for transportation to and from this property

Property is also known as

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About the neighborhood

Map
Ephraim, WI

What's nearby

  • Eagle Harbor - 17 min walk - 1.5 km
  • Waterfront Park - 5 min drive - 4.1 km
  • Sister Bay Beach - 5 min drive - 4.1 km
  • Sister Bay Marina - 5 min drive - 4.4 km
  • Peninsula State Park - 9 min drive - 6.3 km

Getting around

  • Green Bay Austin Straubel Intl. Airport (GRB) - 90 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Skip Stone Coffee Roasters - ‬5 min drive
  • ‪Al Johnson's Swedish Restaurant and Butik - ‬5 min drive
  • ‪Wild Tomato Sister Bay - ‬5 min drive
  • ‪Wilson's Ice Cream Parlor - ‬5 min drive
  • ‪Wild Tomato Wood-fired Pizza and Grille - ‬13 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is "Plum Retreat" is spacious, warm & beautiful, and surrounded by gardens. pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

What time is check-in at "Plum Retreat" is spacious, warm & beautiful, and surrounded by gardens.?

Check-in begins at 3:00 PM.

What time is check-out at "Plum Retreat" is spacious, warm & beautiful, and surrounded by gardens.?

Check-out is at 10:30 AM.

Where is "Plum Retreat" is spacious, warm & beautiful, and surrounded by gardens. located?

Situated on a lake, this vacation home is within 1 mi (2 km) of Eagle Harbor and Lake Michigan. Bay Ridge Golf Course and Francis Hardy Gallery are also within 2 mi (3 km).

"Plum Retreat" is spacious, warm & beautiful, and surrounded by gardens. Reviews

Reviews

10

Exceptional

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10/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Staff & service

10/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

PJ J.

Liked: Cleanliness
Plum Cottage, Door County
Wonderful place to stay. The patio and gardens are very pleasant, and being expanded (so we'll need to return). Felt like I was in a spacious manor, yet had all the modern conveniences. Ultimately, this is a place to decompress + venture out into Door County.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2024

8/10 Good

Michelle Z.

Liked: Cleanliness
Fun Wedding Weekend
The house was very nice. It was clean, just a couple minor suggestions. The coffee maker was difficult to use, it worked twice - eventually but not the third time we tried to use it. I would suggest purchasing a coffee maker with a pot and single cup. Also, the tv worked fine but we could not get any local news channels or sports, namely the Badger game. It was not a big issue but.....
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Cara K.

Liked: Cleanliness
Fabulous
Highly recommend. The most beautiful flower gardens surround.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Andrew B.

Liked: Cleanliness
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Sarah F.

Liked: Cleanliness
Perfect place
Beautiful retreat! Owner was super available with any questions. Perfect location - outdoor space is beautiful. Highly recommend!
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Stephanie M.

Liked: Cleanliness
Great stay!
Our stay was wonderful. Great central location, the property was clean and a good fit for our family. Colin, the owner, is very nice and thoughtful. The grounds are beautiful! We would certainly stay again. The full bathroom upstairs is shared with doors between the two bedrooms, but since the sinks are in the bedrooms it worked out great for us, and there’s a half bath on the first floor. It was a really great stay - we loved it. Thank you Colin!
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Nicole V.

Liked: Cleanliness
Beautiful property!
Plum Retreat was perfect for our stay in the Door County area with our family. Very spacious for the 6 of us, meticulously clean and extremely comfortable furniture/beds! The gardens are beautiful and we wish we would’ve had more time to stay and just enjoy being at the property. The host was readily available, although we didn’t have a single issue with our stay. We will definitely stay here again on a return trip.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

mary r.

Liked: Cleanliness
Girls/ Birthday Weekend
Cozy, quaint, relaxing. 4days of eating at great restaurants, beautiful sights. The kitchen had everything needed, fireplace was wonderful to end our day. Beds were comfortable and beautiful grounds.
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2023

10/10 Excellent

Donna M.

Liked: Cleanliness
Relaxation
Had a great fun time catching up with each other, shopping and eating tasty food!!
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2023

10/10 Excellent

Lori Z.

Liked: Cleanliness
Charming!!!
Plum Retreat was spacious and immaculate. Colin emailed the check in code a few days prior to arrival and entering the unit was so easy. It was a pleasant surprise to be greeted with fresh flower arrangements from the garden! Some special touches in addition to coffee pods and a well stocked kitchen were a bag of ice in the freezer and half and half pods in the frig, air freshener in the bathroom. The primary bed was super comfortable, Wi-Fi worked fast, the furnishings in the living room were also very comfortable. Nice outdoor seating and a beautiful garden to explore. Loved our stay and look forward to returning.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2023

10/10 Excellent

Kelly S.

Liked: Cleanliness
A Rental You Can Call "Home"
We can't say enough about our delightful stay at the Plum Retreat! It was spacious but cozy and homey and allowed our ladies group to have a place to call "home" on our weekend away from our families. Comfy beds, amenities (like facial wipes, coffee and creamers), cozy fireplace, and its own Netflix account are just some of the extras that we so appreciated. Host Colin is personable and very responsive via message or phone. What a gem of a VRBO!
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2023

10/10 Excellent

Julia G.

Liked: Cleanliness
Great place!
Plum Retreat was a great place to stay. Clean, welcoming, full of amenities and comfort. Beautiful gardens. Unlike lots of rentals, this is larger than the photos show. We’ll be back!
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

Kurt P.

Liked: Cleanliness
Beautiful!
My wife walked in the house and said, "This place is beautiful." We had a wonderful stay. The house was clean and well lit. The outside was nicely decorated with flowers. We couldn't have asked for a better vacation. We hope to make it back next year.
Stayed 5 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Matt N.

Liked: Cleanliness
As Adevertised
We picked this property over all others available based on location and uniformly high ratings. Very central location that made it easy to get to all planned activities between Newport, Penninsula Park and Baileys Harbor. Very clean and comfortable accommodations. Very helpful and responsive host/owner. We highly recommend to others.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Shelley H.

Liked: Cleanliness
Girls getaway
Very spacious! Nice location! Quiet and zen, nice outdoor space.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2023

10/10 Excellent

Tom G.

Liked: Cleanliness
Door County Stay
This rental was clean, comfortable, and up kept. It was a very good and centralized location. Colin was very easy to work with and will rent from him again, when we get back up to Door County!
Stayed 2 nights in May 2023

10/10 Excellent

Nancy H.

Liked: Cleanliness
Wonderful stay
Enjoyed a comfortable and cozy stay! Lots of attention to details, including labels on light switches and kitchen drawers. Unit was quiet and clean. Great location! Thanks, Colin!
Stayed 4 nights in Jan 2023

10/10 Excellent

Justin T.

Liked: Cleanliness
Great location extremely clean
2nd time we have been here . Great spot .
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2022

10/10 Excellent

Danielle B.

Liked: Cleanliness
Loved it!!
We stayed in the plum house and it was so nice. Even better than the photos. We stayed in winter and it was lovely..would go back and stay in the summer time..I imagine the gardens are amazing. Great place to stay and great experience with the owner. Thank you !!
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2023

10/10 Excellent

Linda L., De pere

Liked: Cleanliness
Plum cottage did not disappoint!!!
Everything that was written about the plum cottage was 100% spot on. Communications with Colin were quick and timely. The cottage was fully equipped with not one thing that we could think of that was missing. The beds were extremely comfortable. And we look forward to coming here in the summer to see the beautiful gardens. Thank you for a wonderful stay!
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2023

10/10 Excellent

Andrew D.

Liked: Cleanliness
Weekend getaway
Wonderful stay in a great location right between Ephraim and Sister Bay. Very comfortable stay, we really enjoyed the fireplace and vintage record player. Would love to come back!
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2022

10/10 Excellent

Tim S.

Liked: Cleanliness
Lovely and restful locale
We escaped to Door County for two nights post-Thanksgiving and the Plum Retreat was the perfect spot for us. This spotless, quiet, and beautifully decorated space afforded us a wonderful and comfortable weekend. Colin was an amazing and responsive host. He even brought over a few necessary cooking items that were not provided in the kitchen as we hosted dinner parties both evenings. The main level common area is roomy, well laid out, and allows for views of the gardens from every window. The two upstairs bedrooms provided a bright and expansive respite after our late evenings entertaining. While we were only at the Plum Retreat for two nights, we heartily recommend it.
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2022

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

Liked: Cleanliness
Ladies Weekend
What a breath of fresh air! Plum cottage was the perfect place for our weekend getaway. Situated in a prime Door County location close to everything. The rooms were very spacious and comfortable, and large windows provided a lot of natural light and views of the spectacular flower gardens. Colin was a wonderful host. I would definitely stay here again!
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2022

10/10 Excellent

Kim T., De Pere, Wisconsin - United States

Liked: Cleanliness
Comfortable, organized and beautiful
We loved our long weekend. Plenty of space in the home and tastefully decorated with beautiful gardens that are evolving .
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2022

10/10 Excellent

Naomi P.

Liked: Cleanliness
Magical property in central location
Colin was a wonderfully responsive host and has created the perfect Door County vacation rental. This was a sister trip with 5 adult sisters and we loved everything! The beds were very comfortable, the home very clean and the location was close to everything we wanted to do in Door County. The gardens are spectacular and deserve a review of their own! We would all recommend this property and would love to stay there again!
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2022