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PEACEFUL, SPACIOUS, AND ROMANTIC - your Door County home away from home!

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Exterior
Living area
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Interior

Reviews

10 out of 10
Exceptional
1 bedroom1+ bathroomSleeps 4130.1 sq m

Popular amenities

  • Parking available
  • Kitchen
  • Air conditioning

Explore the area

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Ephraim, WI
  • Sister Bay Beach
    ‪5 min drive‬
  • Sister Bay Marina
    ‪5 min drive‬
  • Ephraim Public Beach
    ‪6 min drive‬
  • Menominee, MI (MNM-Menominee-Marinette Twin County)
    ‪135 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

1 bedroom (sleeps 4)

Common area 1

1 Double Futon

Common area 1

1 King Bed

1 bathroom, 1 half bathroom

Bathroom 1

Bathtub or shower · Toilet

Bathroom 2

Toilet

Spaces

Porch or lanai
Kitchen
Separate dining area

About this property

PEACEFUL, SPACIOUS, AND ROMANTIC - your Door County home away from home!

The APPLE RETREAT is one of two wonderful recent renovation. I spent most of 2021 creating an elegant and charming place to enjoy in all seasons. A private entrance leads to three over-sized rooms, a very large living room with beamed 14-ft cathedral ceiling, all with great windows and light. The living room TV has AmazonPrime, Hulu, Cable etc, and there are also some board games, books etc. A dining-room/kitchen with table for six and a large kitchen island complements the beautiful full kitchen, with microwave, dishwasher, oven and fridge/freezer. Finally there's a very spacious bedroom with King bed and luxury linens, with closet space and en suite bathroom (with tub/shower combo). The home also has a separate powder room. Outside, there is a pretty, enclosed private covered porch immediately outside the dining area, separated from it by three large picture windows. Great for relaxing outside on the evenings. In the daytimes, light streams into the living room and dining areas, making the place feel spacious and relaxed. This impression of space is greatly enhanced by the cathedral ceilings in both the living and dining rooms - rising to 14 feet at their peak. Most of the floors are in an elegant wood finish; the bedroom is carpeted. The house sleeps up to 4: That is: 2 in the King bed, and then a high-end Queen sofa-bed in the living room provides sleeping for 2 more when needed. Rather than creating additional smaller bedrooms, I decided to keep the place generous in proportion, so that guests can really spread out and not feel cramped. The landscaping round the house and in the whole Green Gables complex is almost an obsession for me, and continually a work in progress! - and is already quite stunning. For instance, I planted over 30,000 spring bulbs at Green Gables by hand last Fall!

My two more traditionally-styled vacation rentals nearby (also on the Green Gables property) have also been give almost entirely 5-star ratings by more than 100 groups of guests, and you can read these at the links below. These are the PLUM RETREAT, which sleeps up to 6, and BIRCH REREAT which sleeps 2, and up to 4. Finally, the other newly-renovaterd vacation rental at Green Gables is the SPRUCE RETREAT, a richly furnished, colorful and spacious home, with full kitchen, sleeping 2-4; Oozing with romance and character, it’s great for a couple's romantic getaway, or for a young family. Please explore these to read guests' positive feedback, and discover all that "Green Gables" has to offer.

Plum Retreat: www.vrbo.com/1656362 (Lots of great reviews)
Birch Retreat: www.vrbo.com/1656219 (Lots of great reviews)
Spruce Retreat: www.vrbo.com/2708225 (This one, like APPLE, 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! Its location is perfect from which to get around Door County!

Property manager

Colin Welford
Premier Host

Languages

English

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Amenities

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Air conditioning
Parking available

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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
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 holiday home is in a rural area. Francis Hardy Gallery and Frykman Studio Gallery are cultural highlights, and some of the area's activities can be experienced at Bay Ridge Golf Course and Pirate's Cove Adventure Golf. Make sure you get close to the area's animals with activities such as game walks and birdwatching.
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Sister Bay, WI

What's nearby

  • Sister Bay Beach - 5 min drive - 3.8 km
  • Waterfront Park - 5 min drive - 3.8 km
  • Sister Bay Marina - 5 min drive - 4.1 km
  • Ephraim Public Beach - 6 min drive - 3.6 km
  • Peninsula State Park - 9 min drive - 5.7 km

Getting around

  • Green Bay, WI (GRB-Austin Straubel Intl.) - 89 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Skip Stone Coffee Roasters - ‬4 min drive
  • ‪Al Johnson's Swedish Restaurant and Butik - ‬5 min drive
  • ‪Wild Tomato Sister Bay - ‬4 min drive
  • ‪Wilson's Ice Cream Parlor - ‬4 min drive
  • ‪Wild Tomato Wood-fired Pizza and Grille - ‬12 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is NEW! A truly pretty, spacious home - for 1 or 2 couples, or a small family. pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

How much does it cost to stay at PEACEFUL, SPACIOUS, AND ROMANTIC - your Door County home away from home!?

As of 2 May 2025, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at PEACEFUL, SPACIOUS, AND ROMANTIC - your Door County home away from home! on 12 May 2025 start from NZ$520.54, including taxes and fees. This price is based on the lowest nightly price found in the last 24 hours for stays in the next 30 days. Prices are subject to change. Choose your dates for more accurate prices.

What time is check-in at NEW! A truly pretty, spacious home - for 1 or 2 couples, or a small family.?

Check-in begins at 3:00 PM.

What time is check-out at NEW! A truly pretty, spacious home - for 1 or 2 couples, or a small family.?

Checkout is at 10:30 AM.

Where is NEW! A truly pretty, spacious home - for 1 or 2 couples, or a small family. located?

Situated in a rural location, this holiday home is 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).

Reviews

10

Exceptional

Reviews are presented in chronological order, subject to a moderation process, and verified unless otherwise labelled.
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Rating 10 - Excellent. 54 out of 57 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 3 out of 57 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 0 out of 57 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 57 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 57 reviews

10/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Amenities

10/10

Property conditions & facilities

8.0/10

Eco-friendliness

10/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

10/10

Location

10/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Randy Z.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

Danielle S.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Lindsay W.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Philip A.

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

November 2024 Apple Retreat

The property is amazing and the host, Colin is great. Can’t wait to return in spring when all the flora is in full bloom.
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Bart V.

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

Great

Great
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Mary M.

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

Comfortable and convenient

This property works perfectly for us. We are seniors who spend much more time in our lodging than when we were younger. This has a pleasant prospect of trees changing color across the road. The furniture is comfortable for lounging or for reading your computer at a table. The bedroom door closes so one person can sleep while the other is up. AND it's convenient to restaurants, stores, and state parks for hiking.
Stayed 5 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Abby R.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Tammy

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities, communication
Everything was great ... a little pricey for one night stay with taxes and cleaning added is the only thing otherwise very nice clean and everything you need
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Cheryl H.

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

Fall colors

My husband & I enjoyed our stay in your beautiful home. Very clean, with all the amenities you’d need. Close to wonderful shops & restaurants. Would come back again!
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Alyson W.

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

Cute spot, great location

We came for our third wedding anniversary and it was a lovely stay! We loved being able to cook in the kitchen, and the location was perfect for all the activities we wanted to do. Thank you Colin!
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2024

8/10 Good

Jim B.

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

Apple Retreat Experience

Very smooth check-in/check-out experience. Clean, comfortable, spacious, and well equipped property. Very handy location to the Door County hot spots. Host is onsite, always a good thing.
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Eva F.

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

Weekend away

Great family stay! Beautiful property
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Beth P.

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

Comfortable and convenient property

We attended a wedding at Northern Haus and this property was a 4 minute drive; making it a very convenient location to stay. Very pleasant surroundings inside and outside. Nice amenities and beautiful gardens! Would highly recommend!
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Michong P.

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

A perfect place to stay in Door County

A perfect place to relax and refuel soul and body. Beautiful gardens add an amazing element.
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2024

8/10 Good

Kristen H.

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

Cozy space. Excellent location.

Unfortunately, the property smelled like someone had previously smoked in it. That was the only downfall. Otherwise, perfect location and set up.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

Craig W.

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

Door County

Great place to stay. We enjoyed it very much. Very clean and new.
Stayed 4 nights in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

Michele P.

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

Thanksgiving

Lovely stay
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2023

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

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

Excellent stay in beautiful Green Gables

Fantastic place to stay in Door County. Restful, clean, and beautiful accommodation. Will return soon.
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2023

10/10 Excellent

Christina S.

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

Excellent Stay!

The Apple Retreat is a spacious and very well appointed stay in Door County. The unit itself is very large, with a full dining room, enormous kitchen with a center island, very large bedroom and living room. All of the furniture is comfortable and there are plenty of linens available. There is a full bath in the bedroom and a half bath off of the kitchen. The kitchen has all of the amenities you could hope for in a temporary stay. The outdoor landscaping is absolutely beautiful and Colin is continually adding on more. The location is excellent for anywhere you might want to visit in Door County, very easily accessible to shops and restaurants as well as local sights. Despite being somewhat close to a major road, the inside is quiet and peaceful. We recommend it highly and hope to stay there again in the future!
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2023

10/10 Excellent

Betzy J.

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

Apple Retreat

Plenty of space, grounds are beautiful, host is very responsive. Great location, near everything.
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2023

10/10 Excellent

Michelle O.

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

Cozy

Our first time and not our last. Beautiful property with plenty of comforts of home. My one and only complaint is the sunken-in king mattress with coils poking us. Easy fix and should be high on the list of things to do.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2023

10/10 Excellent

Kim B.

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

Great central location

This was our first visit to Door County and Apple was the perfect place for all of our plans. Just enough out of the way yet still close to all the action in Ephraim, Sister Bay, and Fish Creek. Thank you for sharing your place with us, Colin.
Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2023

10/10 Excellent

Claire F., Madison

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

Oasis of tranquility and coziness!

This is our second time staying in the Apple Retreat, and we will absolutely be coming back! The space is wonderful for a small family, with more than enough space in the bedroom for a pack and play. Little details like labels on the light switches and drawers make the whole place so user-friendly, and the home itself is so quiet, clean, and peaceful. Explore the gardens if you can too, they are just wonderful!
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2023

10/10 Excellent

Cathy T., Hartley

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

Apple

Clean and comfortable. Great location.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2023

10/10 Excellent

Sam S.

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

Picture Perfect

My wife and I enjoyed a brief, 2-night stay for our anniversary. Colin was a spectacular host! Great location, exceptionally clean and well-organized property... 10/10, would HIGHLY recommend!
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2023

About the host

Hosted by Colin Welford

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Languages:

English

Premier Host

They consistently provide great experiences for their guests