NEW! "Spruce Retreat" is a beautiful and romantic hideway.
5.0
Outstanding(37 Reviews)House in Ephraim, WI
4 guests · 2 bedrooms · 1 bath
Reasons to book
Guests love it hereGuests give this property a top rating
Free cancellationFull refund if you change your mind
Includes essentialsGarden, Kitchen or Kitchenette, Air conditioner and more
About this house rental
A brand-new renovation transformed this log home into an artistic, luxurious and beautiful hideaway, featuring a single very large open-plan space with cathedral ceiling,. There is a full kitchen with dining area, inviting gas fireplace-and-surround with large-screen Roku TV (with cable, Netflix, Hulu, HBO etc), ample and comfortable seating, and a King-sized bed with luxury linens. Modern creature comforts include remote-controlled fireplace, ceiling fan, electronically controlled heating and AC, and subtle lighting to help create memorable evenings. This romantic and fun space feels at once totally private, and elegantly spacious. An eclectic mix of furnishings and art-work throughout complements the rich colors of the log-beamed home, colors which were chosen to reflect the Nordic heritage of the local area. A large bathroom with a walk-in shower complements the main space. Through French doors you can pass from the kitchen area onto a 15' x 9' external deck that looks out towards the neighboring woods - ideal for sitting outside for breakfast looking for deer, or on restful Door County evenings. Three other large picture windows look out to the newly created raised rock-gardens, planted with flowering trees, native perennials and literally thousands of spring bulbs. While my primary aim was to create the ultimate romantic experience for a couple, the queen sofa bed can provide sleeping for two extra guests (suitable for children for instance)...although it should be understood that although the whole place is large and spacious, there are not separate bedrooms. I wanted to create a place where guests can really spread out and enjoy the feeling of freedom and space, not only while outdoors exploring Door County, but indoors too. N.B. As this is the very first season that the house has been available for rent there are no reviews (yet!). However, my two well-established vacation rentals nearby, also on the "Green Gables" property, have been give almost entirely 5-star ratings by more than 100 groups of guests. Please check out the PLUM RETREAT, which sleeps up to 6, and BIRCH REREAT which sleeps 2-4. There is also a SECOND brand NEW vacation home at Green Gables this year: the APPLE RETREAT, a beautiful, light-filled and spacious home with full kitchen, sleeping 2-4, great for small families or 1 or 2 couples. Please explore these to read guests' positive feedback:
Plum Retreat: www.vrbo.com/1656362 (Lots of great reviews)
Birch Retreat: www.vrbo.com/1656219 (Lots of great reviews)
Apple Retreat: www.vrbo.com/2724012 (This one, like SPRUCE, is new for 2022, so no reviews yet)
I hope you'll choose Green Gables either this year or in the future. If you love gardens and are looking to truly relax, you've found the right place! It is in a superb location from which to get around Door County!
Plum Retreat: www.vrbo.com/1656362 (Lots of great reviews)
Birch Retreat: www.vrbo.com/1656219 (Lots of great reviews)
Apple Retreat: www.vrbo.com/2724012 (This one, like SPRUCE, is new for 2022, so no reviews yet)
I hope you'll choose Green Gables either this year or in the future. If you love gardens and are looking to truly relax, you've found the right place! It is in a superb location from which to get around Door County!
Amenities
Air conditioner
Kitchen or Kitchenette
Internet / Wifi
Fireplace
Parking
Balcony or Patio
Dishwasher
TV
Garden
Map of Ephraim, WI
Reviews
5.0
Outstanding(37 Reviews)5.0
Highly recommend! Loves this place as it was perfect for our family!!
5.0
We had the best fall getaway with my sister and daughters at Spruce Retreat. Cozy, quaint, quiet location close to beautiful Peninsula State Park. Spruce retreat has everything you need. We had as much fun staying in as we did going out. Highly recommend for a perfect stay!
5.0
2nd time staying at this property. Everything was perfect. Love the location and the cottage is beautifully decorated and equipped. And this year's visit was perfectly timed to enjoy fall colors at their peak.
5.0
Beautiful, cozy, clean location. Super comfortable furniture and bed. Felt like a home away from home.
5.0
Very inviting and comfortable space.... Loved the private deck, and spacious inside...
5.0
Cozy, comfortable and inviting.
5.0
Stayed here for our anniversary weekend and it was just what we wanted. Lovely, quiet, supremely comfortable. We’ll be back!
2.5
We enjoyed our stay at Green Gables. The property is well appointed, spacious, and very clean. We love the beautiful landscaping. How perfect it will be for weddings and family gatherings. Colin is a gracious host. We had a relaxing, very comfortable time. Would definitely stay here again and again.
2.5
Wonderful location, property and host!
5.0
We loved The Spruce. The place was perfect for our stay. Very clean and spacious. The location was great for getting around Door county. We would definitely stay here again.
5.0
We enjoyed our stay at Green Gables. The property is well appointed, spacious, and very clean. We love the beautiful landscaping. How perfect it will be for weddings and family gatherings. Colin is a gracious host. We had a relaxing, very comfortable time. Would definitely stay here again and again.
5.0
Wonderful location, property and host!
5.0
We had a wonderful stay at the Spruce. Like they always do, pictures just don't do Spruce justice. The photos of Spruce are great, but when you walk in the front door, its just better.
Everything is labeled perfectly, nothing was needed for our stay of 4 nights. Colin thought of everything.
Looking forward to when the outside landscaping is completed, it will look amazing. I would suggest a few lounge chairs for the new crushed limestone in the currebtly being-completed backyard landscaping.
Loved the porch and rocking chairs, used then every day. Hoping to be back for another stay yet this year and definitely will be back next summer.
4.0
everything was good
5.0
Everything about our stay was great. Our host was very responsive and greeted us both coming and going. His property is gorgeous, as is all of the area around that he is working on. The unit itself is well put together, very clean and extremely comfortable. It had everything we could have asked for.The landscaping all around is amazing. The location is just perfect in the middle of so many fun great places. We definitely would love to return and see all of the changes and results of Collins hard work developing this wonderful property including an actual botanic garden. Cheers till next time.
5.0
We loved everything about our stay in the Spruce cabin. The space is beautifully appointed (the pictures don't do it justice) was perfectly clean and comfortable and was the perfect place for our family of 4. We met Colin while we he was landscaping the property - he was extremely kind and clearly takes a lot of pride in his properties.
We had an amazing stay, and can't wait to come back next year!
5.0
Nice place to stay. Easy to get too and from places. Cozy and quiet.
5.0
One of the nicest places we’ve stayed in over the years! Clean, comfy. Two sofas (1 is a hide-a-bed). Comfy king bed. It’s an open concept large space with gas FP, full kitchen w/dishwasher. Colin has taken on a huge project of landscaping his entire property. He was easy to work with, very nice guy. Hope to return next year.
5.0
Came up for a surprise little vacation for my husband. We loved the property! Was in the middle of all the towns. So close to everything! Colin was very helpful and the property was everything we had hoped for. Will certainly come back!
5.0
One of the nicest places we’ve stayed in over the years! Clean, comfy. Two sofas (1 is a hide-a-bed). Comfy king bed. It’s an open concept large space with gas FP, full kitchen w/dishwasher. Colin has taken on a huge project of landscaping his entire property. He was easy to work with, very nice guy. Hope to return next year.
5.0
So warm and welcoming and very private!
5.0
Everything as advertised, host very responsive. Perfect location
5.0
The Spruce Retreat was the perfect spot for a cozy winter vacation! The interior was larger than expected and had a comfortable cabin feel without being too rustic. The location was great as well, as it's very close to restaurants and activities but still isolated enough that we had a family of deer pass through the yard one morning! We can't wait to come back in the warmer months to take advantage of the outdoor space.
5.0
We loved everything about the property and the region we were visiting for the first time. We felt this was the perfect time of year to visit Door County for the first time and this lovely cottage was the BEST place to stay for the weekend.
5.0
Had an exceptional stay at this property, looks even better than the photos portray! Will definitely be back in the summertime.
5.0
We enjoyed our weekend stay. It was so cozy and had nice amenities. This place was also in the perfect location. We will be back :)
5.0
The Spruce is one of the loveliest spaces we have ever enjoyed! All of Green Gables is on its way to being a highly sought after get away. The gardens are already enticing and we’ll be back to see them burst into their Spring beauty! Colin is a gracious and engaging host with a background as interesting as Green Gables!
5.0
Clean, spacious, great location, and landscaping provides a beautiful touch. Thank you.
2.5
The property exceeded our expectations and we set some pretty high standards. Not only was it just as advertised in the VRBO listing but the accommodations went way beyond what we hoped for. The owner checked in on the evening of our arrival to make sure that everything was okay -- nice touch!!
5.0
We had an excellent stay at the Spruce retreat! The location was excellent and the property has been beautifully renovated. There is ample room for 2-4 people with a large bathroom, 2 couches, a dining table and kitchen. The Spruce has all amenities you’d expect/need and Colin, the host, provided all needed information prior to our stay. We can’t wait to return!
5.0
This is our favorite place to stay in Door County. Highly recommend.
5.0
This is the perfect vacation spot. The owner is kind and gracious, evening checking in with us during our stay. The cabin itself is beautiful and comes with a kitchen complete with cookware! It's in a great location between Sister Bay and Ephraim, making sightseeing a breeze. I recommend everyone stay here or another Green Gables property!
5.0
The cottage was perfect for our family getaway. Quiet location but close to shops, restaurants, family activities. Appreciated the updated amenities!
5.0
Beautiful upscale property
Beautiful inside and out, this was such a comfortable place. We loved the open concept! In addition to a comfy king sized bed there was a sofabed within air mattress! Big bathroom with a terrific walk-in shower!
5.0
Wonderful Getaway
We stayed 5 nights at this very comfortable cottage. The cottage is exactly as pictured, with a functional kitchen, comfortable bedding, living room, and patio furniture. We were able to make several of our own meals during our stay without any issues. The location was spot on for us - right in-between Sister Bay and Ephraim. It also afforded us easy access to lesser traveled roads for a couple of nice bike through the peninsula. We would not hesitate to stay again -- thanks much !
5.0
Fantastic location and accommodations
Highly recommend for your stay in Door County. A lot of thought and consideration went into this place, and it shows. You will love the vaulted ceiling, open floor plan, fireplace, comfy bed, and spacious bathroom. Unless your looking for a space more secluded in the woods and off-the-beaten path, or desire a fire pit and grill, you will not be disappointed.
2.5
We thought it was just what we expected. Once we moved in we were able to relax and unwind. It was a short distance to everything.
5.0
Beautiful home with lovely interior.
We thought it was just what we expected. Once we moved in we were able to relax and unwind. It was a short distance to everything.
FAQs
How much does this house cost compared to others in Ephraim?
The average price for a rental in Ephraim is $519 per night. This rental is $80 less expensive than the average.
Is parking included with this house?
Yes, parking is listed as an amenity at NEW! "Spruce Retreat" is a beautiful and romantic hideway. . For more information, we encourage you to contact the property about where to park.
Is there a pool at this house?
We didn’t find pool listed as an amenity for this house. It may be worth double checking if a pool is important for your stay.
Is NEW! "Spruce Retreat" is a beautiful and romantic hideway. pet friendly?
Unfortunately, this house is not pet-friendly. Try searching again and filter for "Pets Allowed"
What amenities are available at NEW! "Spruce Retreat" is a beautiful and romantic hideway. ?
We found 9 amenities for this rental. This includes air conditioner, kitchen or kitchenette, internet / wifi, fireplace, and parking.
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