ROMANTIC HIDEAWAY in great Door County location

Lodge in Ephraim, near Lake Michigan

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Newly-renovated home with the Sedums in bloom for the first time in Sept 2021!
Living area
Private kitchen
Living area
Interior

Reviews

10 out of 10
Exceptional

Popular amenities

  • Parking available
  • Kitchen
  • Air conditioning
  • Free WiFi
NZ$400
avg per night

Explore the area

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  • Place, Sister Bay Beach
  • Place, Sister Bay Marina
  • Place, Ephraim Public Beach

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
The current price is NZ$400
avg per night

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About the area

Ephraim

Located in Ephraim, this lodge is in a rural area and next to a golf course. Bay Ridge Golf Course and Pirate's Cove Adventure Golf are worth checking out if an activity is on the agenda, while those wishing to experience the area's natural beauty can explore Lake Michigan and Peninsula State Park. Spend some time exploring the area's activities, including wildlife walks.

What's nearby

  • Sister Bay Beach - 5 min drive - 4.4 km
  • Waterfront Park - 5 min drive - 4.4 km
  • Sister Bay Marina - 6 min drive - 4.7 km
  • Ephraim Public Beach - 6 min drive - 3.6 km
  • Peninsula State Park Golf Course - 10 min drive - 5.8 km

Restaurants

  • ‪Al Johnson's Swedish Restaurant & Butik - ‬5 min drive
  • ‪Stabbur Beer Garden - ‬4 min drive
  • ‪Wilson's Restaurant & Ice Cream Parlor - ‬4 min drive
  • ‪Husby's Food & Spirits - ‬4 min drive
  • ‪Wild Tomato - ‬5 min drive

About this property

ROMANTIC HIDEAWAY in great Door County location

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 the many reviews with guests' positive feedback:

Plum Retreat: www.vrbo.com/1656362
Birch Retreat: www.vrbo.com/1656219
Apple Retreat: www.vrbo.com/2724012

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

Free WiFi
Air conditioning
Parking available

House Rules

Check in after 3:00 PM
Minimum age to rent: 18
Check out before 10:30 AM
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Children

Children allowed: ages 0–17
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Events

No events allowed
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Pets

No pets allowed
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Smoking

Smoking is not permitted

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

Frequently asked questions

Is ROMANTIC HIDEAWAY in great Door County location pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

What time is check-in at ROMANTIC HIDEAWAY in great Door County location?

Check-in begins at 3:00 PM.

What time is check-out at ROMANTIC HIDEAWAY in great Door County location?

Checkout is at 10:30 AM.

Where is ROMANTIC HIDEAWAY in great Door County location located?

Situated in Ephraim, this golf lodge is within 1 mile (2 km) of Eagle Harbor and Lake Michigan. Bay Ridge Golf Course and Francis Hardy Gallery are also within 2 miles (3 km).

Reviews

ROMANTIC HIDEAWAY in great Door County location Reviews

10

Exceptional

10/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Staff & service

10/10

Amenities

10/10

Property conditions & facilities

10/10

Eco-friendliness

10/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

10/10

Location

10/10

Listing accuracy
Rating 10 - Excellent. 52 out of 55 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 2 out of 55 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 1 out of 55 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 55 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 55 reviews

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

laurie k.

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

Calm vacation

Clean, great location. Very relaxing.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Brandon F.

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

Another beautiful stay

Thanks again for another beautiful stay, we love your property!
Stayed 5 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Cheryl B.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Charming. Romantic. Artful. Perfect for our celebration of a very special anniversary.
Stayed 5 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Lindsay S.

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

Awesome Place!

Highly recommend! Loves this place as it was perfect for our family!!
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Celia K.

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

Cozy stay with everything you need!

We had a relaxing, wonderful winter weekend at Spruce. The location is excellent, and Colin has considered every detail in order to make for a comfortable stay. Highly recommend!
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

gregory v.

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

1st Anniversary

We had an amazing time 🤗
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Aimee S.

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

Perfect weekend getaway

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.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2023

10/10 Excellent

curtis a.

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

Great location

This cozy cabin was the perfect home base for our Door County adventures. Roomy, well-appointed and comfortable. We couldn't have asked for a better location as we sought out sunsets at Peninsula State Park, crashing waves at Cave Point County Park and the smooth rocks at Schoolhouse Beach on Washington Island. It was early in the season, and despite a few places not yet open, we still had plenty of restaurants to choose from, and we embraced the fact that we had the place - as in Door County - all too ourselves.
Stayed 4 nights in Apr 2025

8/10 Good

Michael R.

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

Winter Spruce Gallery Crawl

Spruce is very nice. Colin, the owner, communicates very well and is very helpful. Spruce couldn’t be better located to facilitate access to the best of what Door County has to offer. We especially enjoyed the art galleries.
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Marcus T.

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

Xmas weekend

Clean, great location. No issues. I would go back this summer.
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Lindsey B.

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

Spruce getaway

Stayed here for our anniversary weekend and it was just what we wanted. Lovely, quiet, supremely comfortable. We’ll be back!
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2023

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

MARLEEN A.

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

1st time Door County Experience

We made a last minute decision to travel to Door County for the first time and this little cottage called out to us. The location was perfect for our needs and being able to go to many of the attractions were pretty much 15-20 mins or less travel. The home itself is nicely decorated and Colin’s personal touches from make up remover to having a full working order kitchen was a huge benefit even though this trip we didn’t cook but we will be back here hopefully in the Fall. You will enjoy this get away gem!
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

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

Another wonderful stay in Door County

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.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2023

8/10 Good

Steven K., Burlington

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Ruths Bday

everything was good
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

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

Spruce Cabin at Green Gables

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.
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2023

10/10 Excellent

Bill G.

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

Terrific Stay

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.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Drew T.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
From communication to accommodations our experience staying at Spruce was flawless. We would definitely stay here again!
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Megan K.

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

Sisters weekend

My sisters and I enjoyed our stay at Colin's place in Ephraim. It was a great location and a beautiful property. We enjoyed having wine on the deck in the evenings. We will definitely return!
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Nicole W.

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

Wonderful place to stay

Super cute place! Very spacious and awesome host!
View from the entryway!
Deer sighting from the deck.
Door County Sunset
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Emma R.

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

Cozy and great location

We spent a lovely weekend here. The location is great to access all areas of Door County. Everything is like the listing describes. Very comfortable and equipped with anything we needed.
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Doug and Janet S.

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

Valentines Retreat

Our second stay at Spruce. Wonderful amenities, very comfortable, our favorite Door County winter Retreat.
Stayed 4 nights in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Mary Beth G.

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

Wonderful Property

This house was SO comfortable, perfect size for 2 and adorably decorated. Very conveniently located between Fish Camp and Sisters Bay. The bed was very comfortable as well as all of the furniture. I was expecting a separate bedroom but the bed is separated only by a wall but it really works out well in this house, at least for 2 people…. The house is really one big room with a wall between the bed and the kitchen area. The views are wonderful. You are on the main road through the area but it is very quiet inside and we didn’t notice the road. I highly recommend this property and we would stay here again in a minute if we return to the area…
Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Jay F.

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

Absolutely wonderful 4th of July stay

My wife and I returned to Spruce Retreat for the second time this holiday weekend. Love everything about the cabin. The location is easy access to any of the Door county cities. The coziness, reading on the deck looking into the woods and gardens directly in front of us. The ease of getting around from Spruce is what makes it so wonderful. Cannot recommend this place any higher. Colin is so easy to work with.
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2024

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