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THE CHARM of DOOR COUNTY - Cuteness and elegance combined!

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A white arched entrance with a dark green door, surrounded by greenery and a pathway leading to a porch.
A house with a covered entrance, a white gate, and a garden with various plants.
A living room with a brown sofa, a glass coffee table, and a bookshelf filled with books and framed pictures.
A white house with green shutters, a garden with various plants and flowers, and two Adirondack chairs.
A hotel room with a bed, a desk with a lamp, two chairs, a ceiling fan, a window with curtains, and a view of the outdoors.

Reviews

9.8 out of 10
Exceptional

Highlights

  • Made for relaxation
    Top-rated for comfort — guests feel right at home here.
  • Centrally-located
    You're never far from where you need to be with this convenient location.
  • Discover nearby landmarks
    Walk to Lake Michigan

Popular amenities

  • Balcony or patio
  • Kitchenette
  • Air-conditioning
  • Refrigerator
  • Internet
  • Onsite parking available

Explore the area

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Ephraim, WI
  • Place, Francis Hardy Gallery
    ‪3 min drive‬
  • Place, Sister Bay Beach
    ‪5 min drive‬
  • Place, Sister Bay Marina
    ‪5 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

1 bedroom (sleeps 4)

Living Room

1 Double Futon

Master Bedroom

1 King Bed

1 bathroom

Bathroom

Toilet · Shower only

Spaces

Deck or patio
Kitchen
Kitchenette
Garden
Dining area

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About the area

Ephraim

Located in Ephraim, this holiday home is in a rural area. The area's natural beauty can be seen at Lake Michigan and Peninsula State Park, while Francis Hardy Gallery and Frykman Studio Gallery are cultural highlights. Pirate's Cove Adventure Golf and Peg Egan Performing Arts Center are also worth visiting. Jet skiing and kayaking offer great chances to get out on the surrounding water, or you can seek out an adventure with hunting and cycling nearby.
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Ephraim, WI

What's nearby

  • Francis Hardy Gallery - 3 min drive - 2.2 km
  • Sister Bay Beach - 5 min drive - 4.7 km
  • Sister Bay Marina - 5 min drive - 5.1 km
  • Peninsula State Park - 6 min drive - 4.7 km
  • Cana Island Lighthouse - 23 min drive - 22.0 km

Getting around

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

Restaurants

  • ‪Al Johnson's Swedish Restaurant & Butik - ‬5 min drive
  • ‪Wilson's Restaurant & Ice Cream Parlor - ‬5 min drive
  • ‪Husby's Food & Spirits - ‬5 min drive
  • ‪Wild Tomato - ‬5 min drive
  • ‪Stabbur Beer Garden - ‬5 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is THE CHARM of DOOR COUNTY - Cuteness and elegance combined! pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

How much is parking at THE CHARM of DOOR COUNTY - Cuteness and elegance combined!?

On-site parking is available at the property.

What time is check-in at THE CHARM of DOOR COUNTY - Cuteness and elegance combined!?

Check-in begins at 3:00 PM.

What time is check-out at THE CHARM of DOOR COUNTY - Cuteness and elegance combined!?

Checkout is at 10:30 AM.

Where is THE CHARM of DOOR COUNTY - Cuteness and elegance combined! located?

Situated in a rural location, this holiday home is within 1 mi (2 km) of Eagle Harbor and Lake Michigan. Francis Hardy Gallery and Frykman Studio Gallery are also within 2 miles (3 km).

Reviews

9.8

Exceptional

Reviews are presented in chronological order, subject to a moderation process, and verified unless otherwise labelled.
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Rating 10 - Excellent. 87 out of 96 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 6 out of 96 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 0 out of 96 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 3 out of 96 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 96 reviews

9.8/10

Cleanliness

8.8/10

Amenities

9.4/10

Property conditions & facilities

10/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

9.8/10

Location

9.8/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, listing accuracy
We
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Super cozy cottage just a short drive from town. Adorable courtyard with great landscaping. A perfect getaway for my mom and I to visit Door County!
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Rooms were as described. Everything was clean. The bed was comfortable. Nice shower.
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Very charming and quiet place to stay. Great location near town!
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
We really enjoyed our stay. Very comfortable and relaxing environment! Bed was comfy. Close by to lots of dining and shops.
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, location, listing accuracy
Good, clean place to stay in Door County!
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
This is a very beautifully decorated and comfortable condo. It was also well located to get to where we wanted to visit in Door County. We really enjoyed our stay.
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2025
Verified review

8/10 Good

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Host was friendly. Shower was a great size.
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Birch was a roomy and comfy property for our weekend get away to Door County. The location was perfect for exploring along highway 42 with restaurants, galleries and coffee close by. Loved it !!!
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Our host was extremely responsive. We asked about the WiFi and he called me back right away (it was a new network and was written on the binder. Things were well labeled and easy to find. I got a Chicago feel for the decor. Very tasteful yet comfy. A new patio was installed while we were there (during the day so didn’t bother us) and it looks amazing. It will be lovely this summer. Be sure to read all the emails before you leave as the info on finding the location and getting in is there. Would love to book again.
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Great Location and very Comfortable

The perfect spot in Door County-close to many of our favorite places and very cozy and comfortable property.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Cozy stay at Birch Retreat

Comfortable, clean, private retreat in Ephraim for the weekend.
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2023
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Winter Get Away

Very comfortable and cozy - great location to explore the entire peninsula!
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

A nice cottage in a great location

The property was very well maintained and updated. We enjoyed our stay.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2019
Response from VrboOwner on 24 March 2020
I'm glad to hear it. Thanks for coming to Green Gables. I hope to see you again.
Verified review

4/10 Poor

Liked: Check-in, communication
Disliked: Location, listing accuracy
The cottage is spacious, reasonably clean, and has beautiful bed linens. But it goes downhill quickly after that. It sits behind an abandoned, weed overgrown strip mall, and is easily missed - or maybe should be. There are bookshelves everywhere, with dozens of volumes to read. But would it have hurt to install some complementary cabinets for dishes, etc rather than hiding necessary items behind fabric curtains? There’s a college dorm fridge. No ice, and no place to get any. The freezer portion of the fridge hasn’t been defrosted in so long that an ice tray couldn’t be jammed into the space. The bathroom has no place to set down a toiletry kit. Shower is big, but dark - as the lights were apparently burned out. Getting into it requires juggling a sticking glass door, likely the byproduct of rotting drywall and framing from leakage. Adjusting the HVAC should not require cooperation with the adjoining unit, nor a tutorial from the guest guidebook.Our impression was that it was designed to look pretty but was evidently done “on the cheap.” It was disappointing enough that I informed the owner we would be leaving first thing in the morning after staying only one night.He is responsive enough, so credit given as due, but this is NOT a premium-worthy accommodation. He will argue that his prices are in-line with other properties in Door County, and that the extra fees are VRBO’s, but at the end of the day it over promised and failed to deliver.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

A quiet getaway in the heart of Door County

The unit (Birch) was clean and well appointed for our stay. Great location with a sweet cafe (Sip) within walking distance across the highway.
Stayed 3 nights in May 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Charming Getaway

We really enjoyed our stay here! The property has an amazing location in Door County.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2019
Response from VrboOwner on 24 March 2020
Thanks Candace. Yes, I'm lucky to be right between Ephraim and Sister Bay. Best of both worlds! I hope you return some day!
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Amazing Stay

Peaceful and very quiet. The garden was very beautiful.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2024
Verified review

8/10 Good

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great place to stay and owner was great to work with. It’s a bit dated interior and not much of a “kitchenette.” It’s just the bathroom sink—but worked out fine for the purpose of our stay. Also very very clean!
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Loved and Definitely Returning

Such a great front fate
Stayed 2 nights in May 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Well, everything was wonderful, but we didn’t ski!
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Weekend Trip

Everything was wonderful! The place was nice and clean! Close to all the towns in Door County!
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2023
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

English Charm + Wisconsin Welcome

Lovely home, very well appointed and maintained- we found Birch Retreat to be the perfect place to begin & end our 5-night in Door County. We thoroughly enjoyed the property and highly recommend it!
Stayed 5 nights in Jul 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Love staying at this location. This is my 3rd stay. The location is so convenient. Colin has thought of everything to make our stay wonderful. Comfy bed and fluffly big towels, and lovely shower with plenty of water pressure. There's a Keurig coffee maker, an electric teapot, a microwave, and fridge. So welcoming. We will stay there on our next trip to DC for sure.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

A great getaway

We had an enjoyable stay at The Birch. It was clean and had everything we needed for the few days we were in Door County. Door County never disappoints!
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2024
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