THE ESSENCE of DOOR COUNTY, spacious & beautiful, and surrounded by gardens.

Ephraim, Wisconsin
$445 avg/night
Minimum Stay 2 Nights
Bed 2

Bed

Bath 1

Bath

Home Private Vacation Home

Property Type

Sleep 6

Max Sleeps

Night 2 nights

Min Stay

Plum Retreat is a private, and cozy-and-yet-very-spacious portion of an adorable cottage hiding behind an ornate garden gate, and sleeps 2-5 guests over two levels. The property is part of the picturesque Green Gables property in the north part of Ephraim, and is within easy walking distance to galleries, shops, mini-golf, breakfast and pizza, and a short drive from Ephraim village and the water. Green Gables itself has the flavor of a romantic bygone Americana era, and boasts beautiful gardens and is adjacent to a much larger, exciting, and Smithsonian listed garden project, “The Secret Garden,” unique in Door County! The property is suitable for couples or families and at night it's dark and quiet for stargazing. The house oozes feel-good charm, with lots of windows and natural light, architectural details, and plenty of space indoors and out, to play and relax in. Outside there's a fantastic patio lounge area, and inside, a formal fireplace invites you to curl up on the sofa-bed (with an old record playing on the vintage stereo/record player) Full kitchen, with oven, fridge, dishwasher, microwave, toaster etc. Upstairs there are two very large bedrooms (each with a king bed), and there's a true queen sofa-bed downstairs. All the bedding is non-allergenic. Wi-fi, a 49 TV with cable channels, Netflix and Amazon Prime in the living room, and a washer and dryer upstairs. The space works well for families, or just for a couple looking for a romantic or memorable Door County vacation. If this is booked, and your party is small, please consider VRBO listing #1656219, nearby. Thank you!

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Feature Features

  • PETS

    No Pets Allowed
  • BEACH

    Beach Towels
  • DINING

    Dining Table
  • SAFETY

    Carbon Monoxide Detector Installed (host Has Indicated There Is A Carbon Monoxide Detector On The Property) Deadbolt Lock Fire Extinguisher First Aid Kit Smoke Detector Installed (host Has Indicated There Is A Smoke Detector On The Property)
  • BEDROOM

    2 Bedrooms Bed Sheets Provided Sofa Bed
  • GENERAL

    Unit Size: 1750 Sq Ft (163 Sq M)
  • KITCHEN

    Coffee/tea Maker Cookware/dishes/utensils Dishwasher Ice Maker Microwave Oven Refrigerator Spices Stovetop
  • LAUNDRY

    Laundry Facilities Washing Machine And Dryer
  • PARKING

    Car Required Onsite Parking
  • INTERNET

    WiFi Available
  • OUTDOORS

    Barbecue Grill Fenced Yard Garden Outdoor Furniture Patio
  • BATHROOMS

    1.5 Bathrooms Hair Dryer Shampoo Shower Soap Toilet Paper Towels Provided
  • LANGS SPOKEN

    English
  • THINGS TO DO

    Cycling Nearby Fishing Nearby Fitness Facilities Nearby Hiking Nearby Power Boating Nearby Sailing Nearby Scuba Diving Nearby Swimming Nearby Water Skiing Nearby Wildlife And Game Walks Nearby
  • ENTERTAINMENT

    Books Games Stereo Smart TV With Cable/satellite Service
  • LIVING SPACES

    Dining Room Fireplace Living Room
  • CLIMATE CONTROL

    Air Conditioning Heating
  • FAMILY FRIENDLY

    Children's Books Children's Games
  • LOCATION HIGHLIGHTS

    In A Rural Location In A Village Near A Health Or Beauty Spa On The Lake
  • SERVICES AND CONVENIENCES

    Iron/ironing Board Safe
  • SUITABILITY/ACCESSIBILITY

    Smoke-free Property

CheckIn Check-in : 03:00 PM CheckOut Check-out : 10:30 AM
No Wheelchair No smoking No pets Children allowed
Occupancy Max occupancy : 6

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School District Availability

Review Review

  • Meg

    Submitted Sep 3, 2019

    Stayed Aug 31, 2019

    Cute property, nice location. Let us check out a little later. Nice outdoor space

  • Elizabeth K.

    Submitted Oct 15, 2025

    Stayed Oct 9, 2025

    This was a wonderful place to stay!

  • Mary D.

    Submitted Sep 20, 2025

    Stayed Sep 15, 2025

    Plum Retreat is so cozy and comfortable, we felt right at home. The house is very clean and the owner thought of everything! It was just perfect for us 4 friends. Thank you

  • Rebecca B.

    Submitted Aug 31, 2025

    Stayed Aug 25, 2025

    Great location, comfortable beds, spacious place and beautiful gardens. If morning light bothers you, bring a sleep mask as both bedrooms have skylights.

  • Sara C.

    Submitted Jul 29, 2025

    Stayed Jul 14, 2025

    This property was beyond beautiful! We had a lovely stay. It was also the cleanest place I have ever stayed. The beds were so comfortable. We can’t wait to come back!!

  • Gretchen H.

    Submitted Jun 17, 2025

    Stayed Jun 13, 2025

    This property was clean and well maintained and spacious and comfortable for our family of four. The fireplace was a welcome addition for our cooler chilly nights. The place had absolutely everything we needed. We will return! Thanks to Colin for offering such a lovely space.

  • PJ J.

    Submitted Oct 8, 2024

    Stayed Oct 4, 2024

    Wonderful place to stay. The patio and gardens are very pleasant, and being expanded (so we'll need to return). Felt like I was in a spacious manor, yet had all the modern conveniences. Ultimately, this is a place to decompress + venture out into Door County.

  • Michelle Z.

    Submitted Sep 30, 2024

    Stayed Sep 26, 2024

    The house was very nice. It was clean, just a couple minor suggestions. The coffee maker was difficult to use, it worked twice - eventually but not the third time we tried to use it. I would suggest purchasing a coffee maker with a pot and single cup. Also, the tv worked fine but we could not get any local news channels or sports, namely the Badger game. It was not a big issue but.....

  • Cara K.

    Submitted Aug 11, 2024

    Stayed Aug 9, 2024

    Highly recommend. The most beautiful flower gardens surround.

  • Sarah F.

    Submitted Jun 29, 2024

    Stayed Jun 27, 2024

    Beautiful retreat! Owner was super available with any questions. Perfect location - outdoor space is beautiful. Highly recommend!

  • Stephanie M.

    Submitted Jun 23, 2024

    Stayed Jun 9, 2024

    Our stay was wonderful. Great central location, the property was clean and a good fit for our family. Colin, the owner, is very nice and thoughtful. The grounds are beautiful! We would certainly stay again. The full bathroom upstairs is shared with doors between the two bedrooms, but since the sinks are in the bedrooms it worked out great for us, and there’s a half bath on the first floor. It was a really great stay - we loved it. Thank you Colin!

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$668+
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