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Homestead Rental. Relax in Ephraim. Convenient Home in center of village.

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Beach
Mid June to early July the sun sets over the water
Exterior
Barn door
Half bath

Reviews

10 out of 10, Loved by Guests
Top 10% based on
3 bedrooms1+ bathroomSleeps 6111.5 sq m

Popular amenities

  • Kitchen
  • Washing machine
  • Dryer
  • Outdoor space

Explore the area

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Ephraim, WI
  • Place, Eagle Harbor
    ‪3 min walk‬
  • Place, Ephraim Public Beach
    ‪8 min walk‬
  • Place, Peninsula State Park
    ‪2 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

3 bedrooms (sleeps 6)

Bedroom 1

1 Queen Bed

Bedroom 2

1 Queen Bed

Bedroom 3

1 Queen Bed

1 bathroom, 1 half bathroom

Bathroom 1

Toilet

Bathroom 1

Soap · Toilet · Shower only · Hair dryer

Spaces

Deck or patio
Kitchen
Dining area

About this property

Homestead Rental. Relax in Ephraim. Convenient Home in center of village.

The Homestead Rental is now closed for the season. Thank you for a great season! Our calendar is open. We will reopen May 20, 2026. Any questions, please email: homestead3037rental@gmail.com.
A Vacation invitation to you!
Enjoy a relaxing time at the Homestead Rental.
We do one payment but will divide into two payments if you ask. Look forward to hearing from you!
Email us with any questions.
The Homestead rental is conveniently located just up a side street from the
harbor in the historic center of the Village of Ephraim. A welcome basket of goodies awaits your arrival.
The three bedroom ranch style home
sleeps up to 6 people including infants & children in the count and has a view of Eagle Harbor from the front picture window and front patio. Each bedroom has a Queen Bed.
There is a full bath with walk-in shower and a half bath. Towels & bed linens are provided and beds are made for you.
The Kitchen includes a flat top stove, refrigerator, dishwasher, microwave,
10-12 cup coffee maker, crock-pot, plates, cups, glasses, silverware and cookware. The compact washer/dryer is off the kitchen. We provide 4 pods/4 dryer sheets.
Living room has flat screen smart ROKU TV, a TV stand with electric fireplace, couch, chairs, and games.
The Homestead includes WIFI.
There is a bike rack outside (bring your lock) and only 2 parking spots. No parking for trailers of any size. Front outside patio includes chairs, table and gas grill. No outdoor fire pit, open flame, allowed in the yard & patio.
Front yard use only.
You may use the dock across from Water Street Inn for watching beautiful sunsets, sunbathing and just relaxing. You may use the the outdoor heated pool across the street at Water Street Inn, but need to bring your own towels.
It is just a short walk to the family friendly Ephraim Public Beach or to historic Wilson's Ice Cream Parlor.
We are also found on Facebook under Homestead Rental.

From mid-June through August, we rent weekly, Saturday to Saturday. Spring and Fall we have a 3 night minimum. This year there are rare 2 night stays. Check the calendar or email homestead3037rental@gmail.com.
A Ring Camera faces the parking area and front yard to keep you safe. A new furnace and central air conditioning for any weather.

We send a code for you to get in the front door of the Homestead Rental the week before you arrive.
Quiet hours: 10pm-7am

The Homestead Rental house and grounds are non-smoking and no pets.

Village of Ephraim Short Term Rental (STR) Permit #: STR-016-2025

For whatever reason you are coming, the Homestead Rental is centrally located to all the activities Door County has to offer.
*State & County parks for hiking, biking, climbing the tower & enjoying nature
*Boat ride tours & Rentals
*Trolley Tours
*Art galleries, gift shops, antique’s & resale stores
*Plays & Music venues
*Wineries & Breweries
*Did I mention food? Restaurants/food trucks with indoor & outdoor seating, ice cream in every town & a wide variety for everyone’s taste buds.
Come and visit us in Door County,
Ephraim, WI.

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Amenities

Kitchen
Washing machine
Dryer
Free WiFi
Air conditioning
Outdoor space

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House Rules

Check in after 4:00 PM
Minimum age to rent: 25
Check out before 10:00 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
We do not take reservations for the next year until January 1st of that year. 7 nights mid-June thru August. 3nights spring and fall.
No parking on German Road. Only 2 parking spaces. No trailers of any kind. More than 6 people, you may be asked to leave with no refund.
Sorry, no pets and no smoking in house or on property. No outdoor fire pits. Ephraim Fire Code.

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

Ephraim is home to this holiday home. Lake Michigan and Peninsula State Park reflect the area's natural beauty and area attractions include Pirate's Cove Adventure Golf and Peg Egan Performing Arts Center. Egg Harbor Fun Park and Plum Loco Animal Farm are also worth visiting. Make sure you get close to the area's animals with activities such as game walks and birdwatching.
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Ephraim, WI

What's nearby

  • Eagle Harbor - 3 min walk - 0.3 km
  • Ephraim Public Beach - 8 min walk - 0.7 km
  • Francis Hardy Gallery - 20 min walk - 1.7 km
  • Peninsula State Park - 2 min drive - 1.5 km
  • Sister Bay Beach - 8 min drive - 8.7 km

Getting around

  • Green Bay, WI (GRB-Austin Straubel Intl.) - 106 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Al Johnson's Swedish Restaurant & Butik - ‬9 min drive
  • ‪Husby's Food & Spirits - ‬8 min drive
  • ‪Julie's Park Cafe & Motel - ‬8 min drive
  • ‪Stabbur Beer Garden - ‬8 min drive
  • ‪Sister Bay Bowl - ‬8 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Homestead Rental. Relax in Ephraim. Convenient Home in center of village. pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

How much does it cost to stay at Homestead Rental. Relax in Ephraim. Convenient Home in center of village.?

As of 25 March 2026, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Homestead Rental. Relax in Ephraim. Convenient Home in center of village. on 2 June 2026 start from NZ$536, 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.

How much is parking at Homestead Rental. Relax in Ephraim. Convenient Home in center of village.?

On-site parking is available at the property.

What time is check-in at Homestead Rental. Relax in Ephraim. Convenient Home in center of village.?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Homestead Rental. Relax in Ephraim. Convenient Home in center of village.?

Checkout is at 10:00 AM.

Where is Homestead Rental. Relax in Ephraim. Convenient Home in center of village. located?

Situated in Ephraim, this holiday home is within 1 mi (2 km) of Eagle Harbor and Lake Michigan. Ephraim Public Beach and Francis Hardy Gallery are also within 1 mile (2 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. 61 out of 65 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 3 out of 65 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 1 out of 65 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 65 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 65 reviews

10/10

Cleanliness

8.0/10

Property conditions & facilities

10/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

10/10

Location

10/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

Verified

10/10 Excellent

John W.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Extremely clean, many new items, great location just a short walk to Wilson’s. Ideal place for our stay.
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Leslie L.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
We love staying in Ephraim and this property was in a perfect location for us. It had a great view, plenty of room for the four of us, and was very clean with everything we needed.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Luke Z.

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

Great location

Pleasant stay and close to everything.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

kris k.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Long weekend stay to enjoy Door County! Homestead has a great location with lake view and central to Sister Bay and Fishcreek. Very comfortable and clean accommodations. Would definitely stay again!
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2025
Verified

8/10 Good

Richard

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities, communication
Very nice comfortable property with access to neighboring pool. Nice location in Epraim between Fish Creek and Sister Bay.
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Angela H.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Very charming house in a great location. The lake is right across the street. The location is convenient to get to anywhere on the peninsula. Check in/out process is smooth. The sheets were fabulous! I recommend this VRBO and would stay there again!
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Margaret Z.

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

Wonderful place to stay!

We really enjoyed our stay and felt welcomed. This property is well cared for and you feel like you are a guest in someone’s home-not staying in a rental property.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2021
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Ann R.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Had everything we needed to help celebrate my parents 50th wedding anniversary
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Peggy W.

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

Great location

Loved the location! Charming historical home. Was perfect for our needs!
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Lori R.

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

Great location!

Enjoyed our stay at Homestead Rental. Great location, comfortable, clean accommodations and great hosts! We had a thoughtful welcome gift waiting when we arrived and Diane went out of her way to make sure we were taken care of!
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Julie C.

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

Perfect

If you want a nice and quiet stay and very comfortable with great parking and overall great place this is it
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Anita F.

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

Wonderful house to stay in

Loved our stay here. House was clean. Everything was well organized and labeled. Everything you needed. Lots of towels. Beds were comfy, great lightening in all the rooms. Had a chair in each room which was nice for my elderly parents to sit on and get dressed. Diane was quick to respond to questions. Over all a great stay!
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

hans j.

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

quiet neighborhood

It was a quiet place/neighborhood so that was nice. The home was clean and as advertised. We liked it a lot and would certainly stay there again...and plan to!
Stayed 5 nights in May 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Pam M.

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

Ephraim Gem

The Homestead Rental was fantastic, we all agree we would definitely stay there again. Spotlessly clean, comfortable, and the hosts have thought of every possible small detail to make your stay pleasant. That along with the location will put this home at the top of our list for trips to Door County!
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Kathy L.

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

Homey and comfortable

What a lovely stay we had. Diane was so responsive and easy to work with. Our stay was comfortable and relaxing. Everything we needed was there in the home. Clean and tidy, close to everything. A note and welcome gift, too. A great place to stay!
Stayed 5 nights in Jun 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Carol H.

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

Friends Getaway

We really enjoyed our stay. The house was very clean and comfortable and provided for our needs. So thoughtful of Diane and Larry to leave a gift basket. We would definitely recommend this house as an inviting place to stay in a quiet area within walking distance to the water and to restaurants.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Brad K.

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

Great home and host

Excellent house in the heart of Ephraim. Walking distance to all Ephraim restaurants and the waterfront. The house has an awesome view of the water in the distance from the living room. The host was very responsive, the house was clean, and it had all the cooking items we needed. I would stay here again.
Stayed 13 nights in Jun 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Kathleen H.

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

Fall color visit

My parents came out from Oregon for the fall colors. We had a fantastic time! The cottage was perfect, and very well appointed. There was nothing we needed that wasn’t already there. Everything was very clean and the beds were very comfortable.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Melinda G.

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

Perfect

The location was perfect. Great access point, centrally located. Beautiful view. Home was extremely clean, great space, host Diane did a wonderful job communicating and left some really nice gifts and touches for us as guests! I would book again.
Stayed 3 nights in May 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Sarah M.

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

Great location, very clean and cute home

We had a great 2 night stay just in time to see the peak fall colors! The house was exactly as expected and very well kept. We were welcomed with a basket of goodies and a personal note from Diane and Larry. House had lake views and was in a nice spot. Highly recommend!!
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Denise K.

Rummage Sale Week-end Fun

Great location with views and walking options. Three bedrooms with three queen beds was a PLUS!! Management was accessible and easy to reach if needed. Would definitely return!!
Stayed 3 nights in May 2019
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

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

Fyr Bal Weekend

We had a lovely stay in Ephraim during the Fyr Bal weekend. The location of the house was great to walk to the arts and craft stalls and to see the fire works. Although the weather was cool, the house was nice and warm and great to walk back after the fireworks were done. The kitchen is well equipped and the gas grill outside worked great. The view of the lake is outstanding, especially at sunset. We would definitely stay here again.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2019
Verified

10/10 Excellent

June G.

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

Fall Break

We wanted a short fall break for our family. The homestead perfectly met our needs. The location of Ephraim was ideal because it allowed us to visit Sister Bay, Peninsula State Park, Fish Creek and of course, Ephraim. The homestead was very comfortable and met all of our needs. We enjoyed snacks provided by the host upon arrival. Instructions were clearly marked throughout the house and Checkin process very easy.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

James K.

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

Great home base for exploring Door County

The Homestead Rental in Ephraim was a great central location for exploring all Door County has to offer. It was the perfect size for my wife and I and the two other couples (friends) we were traveling with. When we arrived, it was great that the lights were left on for us, so we didn't need to hunt for light switches right away. We were surprised and really appreciated the welcome gift of snacks and Door County cookbooks. Having access to the dock and gazebo for watching sunsets was great. Sitting and relaxing on the patio was wonderful each evening. While the building seem a bit older, it was well kept and clean. The WiFi worked great and we all appreciated the abundance of hot water. Will definitely consider staying here again on our next visit to Door County.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2023
Archival

8/10 Good

Kathryn K.

Beautiful view of the bay/sunset!

My family loved staying at the Homestead property. We enjoyed walking down to the beach to watch the breath taking sunsets!!! The location is great! We walked to Wilson's for dinner and ice cream. The public beach is a 7.5 minute walk away. It is an awesome beach for families of all ages! The beds were comfy, bathrooms were cutely remodeled. There is a fully stocked kitchen and a grill that we enjoyed using while our kids ran around the yard overlooking the bay on the front patio. Downsides: It would have been nice to have laundry facilities on site. We found a laundromat in Sister Bay, but it ate up half a day doing laundry. The wi-fi was painfully slow. Overall, we loved the place. It was convenient to everything and has a gorgeous view!!!
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2017

About the host

Hosted by Diane J

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This home has been in our family since it was first built in 1950 by my Grandparents. We have been updating the home every year since 2016.
My husband and I are full time residents who live 2 miles away and are available for any spur of the moment concerns. Our love of Door County keeps us here Year-round although we do travel to see our grandchildren in the winter.

Why they chose this property

Our comfortable rental home is right in the middle of the historic district in Ephraim. By car we are also centrally located on the peninsula to beaches, wineries, trolley tours, outdoor activities, and all the breathtaking scenery in Door County. Off the main Highway you can relax and still be close to everything going on.

What makes this property unique

The Homestead is one of the few rental homes in downtown Ephraim with private shore and pier access just a short walk away. The sunsets are breathtaking. We also have use of an outdoor heated pool, but you must bring your own towels. The Ephraim Public Beach is 2 blocks away. It is the cleanest, safest, family friendly sand beach in Door County. Historic Wilson's Ice Cream Parlor is a block away.

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