Historic Ephraim Cottage - Waterfront w/ Dock - Wrap Around Porch

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A wooden deck with a table and chairs, overlooking a body of water and trees.
A cozy living room with a fireplace, wicker furniture, and bookshelves.
A wooden cabin with large windows, a bench, and a bed with pillows.
A wooden cabin with a large window, wicker furniture, and a tray with pastries.
A room with a large window overlooking a beach, a wooden door, and a sofa with floral cushions.

Reviews

9.8 out of 10
Exceptional

Highlights

  • The great outdoors
    Guests love the outdoor space here.
  • On the beach
    A rare beachfront property in the area - enjoy direct access to the beach and sea.
  • Discover nearby landmarks
    Walk to Lake Michigan

Popular amenities

  • On beach
  • Patio
  • Barbecue
  • Air-conditioning
  • Refrigerator
  • Washing machine

Explore the area

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Ephraim, WI
  • Place, Eagle Harbor
    ‪1 min walk‬
  • Place, Francis Hardy Gallery
    ‪5 min walk‬
  • Place, Ephraim Public Beach
    ‪2 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

5 bedrooms (sleeps 10)

2nd Floor Primary Suite

1 King Bed

2nd Floor Queen Room

1 Queen Bed

Cottage Suite

1 Queen Bed

Garden Room

1 King Bed

Twin Bed Room

2 Single Beds

3 bathrooms

1st Floor Bathroom

Soap · Towels provided · Bathtub or shower · Toilet · Shampoo · Hair dryer

2nd Floor Primary Suite Bathroom - Ensuite

Soap · Towels provided · Toilet · Shower only · Shampoo · Hair dryer

Cottage Suite - Ensuite Bathroom

Soap · Towels provided · Toilet · Shower only · Shampoo · Hair dryer

Spaces

Deck or patio
Porch or lanai
Kitchen
Garden
Dining area

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About the area

Ephraim

Located in Ephraim, this holiday home is on the beach. 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. Enjoy the area's slopes with cross-country skiing, and don't miss out on the snowmobiling, ice skating and sledging.
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Map
Ephraim, WI

What's nearby

  • Eagle Harbor - 1 min walk - 0.1 km
  • Francis Hardy Gallery - 5 min walk - 0.4 km
  • Ephraim Public Beach - 2 min drive - 1.8 km
  • Peninsula State Park - 4 min drive - 2.9 km
  • Cana Island Lighthouse - 21 min drive - 20.3 km

Getting around

  • Green Bay, WI (GRB-Austin Straubel Intl.) - 88 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Al Johnson's Swedish Restaurant & Butik - ‬7 min drive
  • ‪Wilson's Restaurant & Ice Cream Parlor - ‬16 min walk
  • ‪Husby's Food & Spirits - ‬6 min drive
  • ‪Wild Tomato - ‬7 min drive
  • ‪Stabbur Beer Garden - ‬7 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Historic Ephraim Cottage - Waterfront w/ Dock - Wrap Around Porch pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

How much is parking at Historic Ephraim Cottage - Waterfront w/ Dock - Wrap Around Porch?

On-site parking is available at the property.

What time is check-in at Historic Ephraim Cottage - Waterfront w/ Dock - Wrap Around Porch?

Check-in begins at 4:30 PM.

What time is check-out at Historic Ephraim Cottage - Waterfront w/ Dock - Wrap Around Porch?

Checkout is at 9:30 AM.

Where is Historic Ephraim Cottage - Waterfront w/ Dock - Wrap Around Porch located?

Nestled on the beach, this Ephraim holiday home is just steps away from Eagle Harbor and Lake Michigan. Ephraim Public Beach and Francis Hardy Gallery are also within 1 mile (2 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. 70 out of 78 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 7 out of 78 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 1 out of 78 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 78 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 78 reviews

9.8/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

10/10

Location

10/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
This cabin was absolutely perfect! The location is amazing and being right on the water is truly magical. We can’t wait to come back!
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
What a wonderful legacy Property! I loved the history of the Home and the family that is occupied since 1925! So charming I was sure I could hear the walls talking!
Stayed 5 nights in Sep 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
The two weeks were wonderful as usual. This was our 8th stay and we already have our reservation for 2027.
Stayed 14 nights in Aug 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Our family group of 9 adults loved being in this house for gathering together over 3 days. Very homey, beautiful sunsets, lots of space to gather so we could cook, eat, sip, talk and laugh. We enjoyed the spacious porches and living room. With a few extra days we would have staged a glorious cocktail party on the porch just like the long-time owners the Yeomans! Had to settle for Spotted Cows and Chex mix, haha. Cottage is vintage and loaded with charm, books and idiosyncrasies, giving us a setting from a simpler time.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great location and views
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Great vacation

What an amazing home. We loved our stay.
Stayed 5 nights in Jun 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Another wonderful stay

Great memories here!
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2023
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Family gathering place

This was our 7th time to stay here. As usual our stay was perfect for the family. The opinion of our entire family is we will be back for our 8th visit.
Stayed 14 nights in Aug 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Another wonderful stay!!

We love coming back each year and creating new memories! Thank you
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Wonderful week!

Our extended family group really enjoyed our stay! We loved the wonderful porch for gathering and watching the sunset! The screened porch area was fabulous for dining and the living room was an another great gathering space. The house seemed to encourage everyone getting together!
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

So relaxing

Great time reading, talking, and watching sunsets on the porch.
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Magical

What a memorable and singular property this is - we’ll think about our stay here with delight for the rest of our lives. Thank you!
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Outstanding

Wonderful place for a family stay. It was out 6th visit and we have already booked our 7th. Loved being on the water.
Stayed 14 nights in Jun 2023
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Bucolic paradise

Fantastic place for a family stay. Feels like you’ve been transported in time. Lakeside dock made the vacation. Charming authentic house doesn’t have air conditioning, but wasn’t a problem as temperatures at night in June were plenty comfortable. Highly recommend for a family gathering.
Stayed 5 nights in Jun 2023
Response from VrboOwner on 26 July 2026
Just a note for future renters - A/C has been added as of June 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Historic Lake House

Great family vacation experience! We enjoyed many hours on the deck and playing in the water. You can feel the love and history throughout the house. Lack of central air not a problem the week we were there (average high 80, low 65). The caretaker met us there and was available throughout. All in all a great stay!
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2020
Response from VrboOwner on 26 July 2026
Just a note for future renters - A/C has been added as of June 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

50th Wedding Anniversary celebration

Yeomans Cottage offers a wonderful lakefront experience and incredible view. The historic home accommodated our immediate family perfectly. It allowed three families to have separate bedroom/bathroom spaces. The well-stocked house was attended by on site very nice owner-management (Leslie and Paul), and all communications via email were thorough with timely responses from owner-management (Charlie). We hope to enjoy a return visit.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2020
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Ephraim gem

This historic cottage was on a picturesque lot with a great view of eagle harbor. The large porch was perfect for morning coffee and sunset snacks. The only disappointment was that the grandchildren couldn’t catch fish from the pier. But they loved exploring the lake shore.
Stayed 6 nights in Jun 2024
Archival

8/10 Good

A Wonderful Week

This lovely rustic home was the perfect place for three generations of our family to gather. It provided a great base to go out and explore all the joys Door County has to offer. It was in easy walking distance to Wilsons, Post Office Fish Boil, and other stops in Ephraim. The magnificent porch was the go-to spot to read, relax, and catch up with one another. The gracious screened-in dining room and well equipped kitchen met all our needs. The deck served up wonderful views of sunsets. The owners were very hospitable and helpful when an issue did arise.
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Yeoman's Cottage

The Yeoman's Cottage was perfect for our family. Upon arrival we met Leslie who showed us around the cottage and provided us with the history of the home and the Yeoman family. We found the Porch to be our favorite gathering place to start the day and end the day with a beautiful sunset. The cottage was clean and had all the amenities needed for our stay as well as plenty of room for everyone. We have been visiting Ephraim for over 35+ years and this home was spot on for our family of 10. Thank you for allowing us to enjoy this special house. Sue and Tom B.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2022
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

In a word......amazing!

As much as we loved everything about Door county, the best part of every day was the return in the evening to Yeoman's Cottage. The fact that this home is 112 years old is not a negative, it is what makes it so special. It is clear the long time owners of this property also love it because it is so well cared for. There are too many wonderful details about the property to begin mentioning them individually, but we have to mention the wrap around porch and adjoining screened in dining room, both providing beautiful views of the bay. When we visit Door County in the future this will be our place of choice, and if it is not available when we want to come, we will wait until it is available. If you want to stay in a real home and not just a rental property, this is the place, and you will not be disappointed. Thanks so much to the owners for making this historical gem available to the public.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2018
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
I almost hate to write this review because we loved this house so much and want availability to come back. But our stay was so delightful I have to. The house is authentically historic with modern amenities. It has several common areas for family to gather inside and outside, including a large dock. But the view of Green Bay from the porch is just stunning. Plan your day around sunset time because it should not be missed. All in all one of our favorite vacation rentals of all time.
Stayed 6 nights in Aug 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Always the most relaxing vacation ever! Thank you!
Stayed 14 nights in Jun 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Worth It!

Everything a group is looking for when it comes to a classic lake cabin experience.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2022
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Great Home!

This house was perfect - conveniently located, great charm, beautiful views. It had everything we needed to make our stay a perfect getaway. The kitchen is fully stocked and easy to cook in. Cannot beat the sounds and views from the master. Will definitely come back here again!
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2022
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Another wonderful stay!

Love the new dock!
Stayed 11 nights in Jul 2022
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