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NEW! "Spruce Retreat" is a beautiful and romantic hideway.

NEW! "Spruce Retreat" is a beautiful and romantic hideway.

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Newly-renovated home with the Sedums in bloom for the first time in Sept 2021!
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Private kitchen
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Overview of NEW! "Spruce Retreat" is a beautiful and romantic hideway.

Reviews
10 out of 10 Exceptional
1 bedroomSleeps 4102 sq m

Popular amenities

  • FireplaceFireplaceFireplace
  • Free WiFiFree WiFiFree WiFi
  • Air conditioningAir conditioningAir conditioning
  • KitchenKitchenKitchen
  • Outdoor spaceOutdoor spaceOutdoor space

Enjoy the area

Map
Sister Bay, WI
  • Popular LocationWaterfront Park5 min drive
  • Popular LocationSister Bay Beach5 min drive
  • Popular LocationSister Bay Marina5 min drive

Rooms & beds

1 bedroom (sleeps 4)

Bedroom 1

1 King Bed

Common area 1

1 Double Futon

Bathroom 1

Toilet · Shower only

Spaces

Deck or patio
Kitchen
Outdoor play area
Garden
Dining Area

About this property

NEW! "Spruce Retreat" is a beautiful and romantic hideway.

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!


Property manager

Colin Welford
Premier Host
Premier Host

Languages

English

Amenities

Kitchen
Free WiFi
Air conditioning
Outdoor space
Fireplace

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 not indicated whether there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property; consider bringing a portable detector with you on the trip
Host has not indicated whether there is a smoke detector on the property

About the area

Ephraim

Located in Ephraim, this vacation home is in a rural area and next to a golf course. The Skyway Drive-In Theatre and Historic Noble House are local landmarks, and some of the area's attractions include Pirate's Cove Adventure Golf and Egg Harbor Fun Park. Spend some time exploring the area's activities, including wildlife walks.
Map
Sister Bay, WI

What's nearby

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

Restaurants

  • Al Johnson's Swedish Restaurant and Butik - 5 min drive
  • Wilson's Ice Cream Parlor - 4 min drive
  • Boathouse on the Bay - 5 min drive
  • Blue Horse Beach Cafe - 13 min drive
  • Wild Tomato Sister Bay - 4 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is NEW! "Spruce Retreat" is a beautiful and romantic hideway. pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

Reviews

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Exceptional

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10/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

10/10

Location

10/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Lois S.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Perfect
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!
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2023

10/10 Excellent

Tom P.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Door County Getaway
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.
Stayed 5 nights in Oct 2023

10/10 Excellent

Staci H., Milwaukee, WI

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Anniversary Trip
Beautiful, cozy, clean location. Super comfortable furniture and bed. Felt like a home away from home.
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2023

10/10 Excellent

Hal B.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Spruce Retreat
Very inviting and comfortable space.... Loved the private deck, and spacious inside...
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2023

10/10 Excellent

Gordon L.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Spruce
Cozy, comfortable and inviting.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2023

About the host

Hosted by Colin Welford

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I have owned and lived at Green Gables for about 3 years. Prior to this I was the Music Director to the award-winning musical Hamilton, in Chicago. My career has been as a conductor of major Broadway musicals, either in New York, London, Chicago or LA. (Billy Elliot, Wicked, The Who's Tommy). I was the worldwide Music Supervisor for 13 productions of The Lion King and before that, conductor of English National Ballet. Now I move rocks, plant thousands of spring bulbs and play the organ REALLY loudly at the local Ephraim Church. I'm certainly not retired, but working hard.....it's just something new and different, yet very creative. Please check out the Green Gables website (going live in early April, 2022). There you can see all four vacation homes AND the stunning new Events garden I have been building!

Why they chose this property

If you love nature, or gardens, the feeling of relaxation, or of stepping a little back in time (while still enjoying all the modern day creature comforts)then Green Gables might be for you. It's a very spacious, elegant place. Casual and yet really charming. It's bursting with color and interest, and a bit of fun, both indoor and outdoors. In terms of location, it's hard to imagine a more convenient spot in door county, situated in the quiet oasis halfway between historic Ephraim and busy Sister Bay.

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English

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