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

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2 bedrooms1+ bathroomSleeps 6163 sq m

Popular amenities

Fireplace

Washer

Dryer

Air conditioning

Kitchen

Barbecue grill

Explore the area

Ephraim, WI

Eagle Harbor17 min walk
Sister Bay Marina5 min drive
Ephraim Public Beach6 min drive
Green Bay, WI (GRB-Austin Straubel Intl.)96 min drive

Cozy, quaint, relaxing. 4days of eating at great restaurants, beautiful sights. The kitchen had everything needed, firep...

mary r.

Oct 30, 2023

Rooms & beds

2 bedrooms (sleeps 6)

Bedroom

2 Queen Beds

Downstairs living room

1 Double Futon

Master Bedroom

1 King Bed

1 bathroom, 1 half bathroom

First Floor powder rm

Toilet

Upstairs bathroom

Bathtub · Toilet · Shower only

Spaces

Deck or patio

Kitchen

Separate dining area

Garden

Dining Area

About this property

"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

Premier Host

Languages

English

Amenities

Kitchen

Washer

Dryer

Air conditioning

Outdoor space

Barbecue grill

Kitchen

Air conditioning

Outdoor space

Microwave

House Rules

Check in after 3:00 PM

Minimum age to rent: 18

Check out before 10:30 AM

Children

Children allowed: ages 0–17

Events

No events allowed

Pets

No pets allowed

Smoking

Smoking is not permitted

Damage and incidentals

You will be responsible for any damage to the rental property caused by you or your party during your stay.

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

On-site parties or group events are strictly prohibited

Host has indicated that there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property

Host has indicated that there is a smoke detector on the property

Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher, a first aid kit and a deadlock

We should mention

A car is required for transport to and from this property

About the area

Ephraim

Located in Ephraim, this holiday home is in a rural area and on a lake. The Skyway Drive-In Theatre and Historic Noble House are local landmarks, and the area's natural beauty can be seen at Lake Michigan and Eagle Harbor. Travelling with kids? Consider Pirate's Cove Adventure Golf and Egg Harbor Fun Park. Make sure you get close to the area's animals with activities such as game walks and birdwatching.

Ephraim, WI

What's nearby

Eagle Harbor - 17 min walk
Waterfront Park - 5 min drive
Sister Bay Marina - 5 min drive
Ephraim Public Beach - 6 min drive
Peninsula State Park - 9 min drive

Getting around

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

Restaurants

Al Johnson's Swedish Restaurant and Butik - 5 min drive
Wilson's Ice Cream Parlor - 5 min drive
Boathouse on the Bay - 5 min drive
Blue Horse Beach Cafe - 13 min drive
Wild Tomato Sister Bay - 5 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.?

Checkout is at 10:30 AM.

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

This family-friendly Ephraim holiday home is located on a lake, within 1 mi (2 km) of Eagle Harbor and Lake Michigan. Bay Ridge Golf Course and Francis Hardy Gallery are also within 2 miles (3 km).

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10/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Staff & service

10/10

Property conditions & facilities

10/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

10/10

Location

10/10

Listing accuracy

10/10 Excellent

mary r.

30 October 2023

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

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.

13 October 2023

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

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.

9 October 2023

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

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.

11 September 2023

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

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.

13 August 2023

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

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

About the host

Hosted by Colin Welford

I am a musician - an orchestra conductor of ballet and Broadway musicals, a pianist and composer - originally from Manchester, England. I first landed in the U.S. (more than a few years ago!) as a grad student in Miami. Since then, music-making has led me to visit (or live in) all sorts of places on five different continents: From Shreveport to Budapest, The Philippines to Swaziland. Of course, along the way I've enjoyed, encountered, or endured hospitality of all styles: a room-for-rent in a stranger's house (100% language barrier included), corporate apartments, a corrugated-tin shack in the jungle, hotels ranging from 5 to 0 stars, cruise-ships, dive-boats and leaky barges, private island mega-mansions, African desert tents - and most recently, a very high floor in a glass and steel skyscraper! I had been working in vibrant Chicago where I was the Music Director of "Hamilton" for almost three years. At the same time I frequently found myself heading North to Door County, WI - a very special and different place, with all the 'small-town' charm and ways of a bygone era; whether during its pristine white winters, fresh springtime greens, its exciting summer buzz, or the stupendous fall colors.

I like meeting people of all ages and from different places and walks of life, and am interested in art, architecture and history, while being ever on the lookout for completely new experiences. I enjoy scuba-diving (I’m a licensed PADI Assistant Instructor - although I’m probably a bit rusty), longer-than-planned hikes, creating music & lyrics and outrageously improbable plot-lines for new comedic musicals, escape rooms, chess, puzzles, campfires (but NOT at Green Gables!), playing games on my iPhone that keep me up all night, foreign films, LEGO, and reading.