"Birch Retreat" - cuteness and elegance combined! - Ephraim

1 bedroom1 bathroomSleeps 4850 sq ft

Popular amenities

Outdoor Space

Air conditioning

Kitchen

Check out the area

Ephraim, WI

Eagle Harbor18 min walk
Sister Bay Marina5 min drive
Ephraim Public Beach6 min drive
Green Bay, WI (GRB-Austin Straubel Intl.)96 min drive

Rooms & beds

1 bedroom (sleeps 4)

Living Room

1 Double Futon

Master Bedroom

1 King Bed

1 bathroom

Bathroom

Toilet · Shower only

Spaces

Deck or patio

Kitchen

Kitchenette

Garden

Dining Area

About this property

"Birch Retreat" - cuteness and elegance combined!

"Birch" is a private retreat, part of a lovely cottage hidden behind an ornate garden gate; It is a cozy and comfortable private apartment for 2-4 guests comprising of two large and well-appointed rooms with modern touches within a ridiculously charming Door County setting! The "Green Gables" the property in which it is set, is a picturesque spot in the north part of Ephraim, with its own beautiful award-winning gardens, and is within easy walking distance to galleries, shops, mini-golf, breakfast and pizza, or a short drive from Ephraim village and the water. "Birch" gets lots of natural light from a large picture window at the front and from a sliding patio door at the back, which opens onto a small garden area with summery flowers. There's plenty of more open green space outdoors and around the Green Gables property. One large room has an elegant King bed, while the living room has a true Queen sofa-bed. The living room has a large and attractive library of books plus a 49" TV (with cable, Netflix, and Amazon Prime). All the bedding is non-allergenic. There is a very spacious walk-in shower enclosure within an ensuite bathroom. The apartment also is equipped with modest kitchenette facilities consisting of a microwave, fridge, toaster, coffeemaker and simple tableware/utensils. A contemporary dining table and four chairs completes the apartment, a lovely place to unwind and from which to explore Door County. In response to COVID-19, cleaning and sanitizing will be thoroughly undertaken, and guests are asked and to be ready to put on masks just when entering and exiting the building. Thank you!

If this unit is rented, please consider the neighboring (and again, private) larger unit, VRBO #1658362. For larger parties, booking both units at once provides for an amazing family experience.

As of Spring 2022, GREEN GABLES now has TWO OTHER great vacation rentals set within the same gorgeous acre and a half of lush gardens! Please visit the other two listings...

Brand new VRBO listing 2724012 is a spacious gorgeous home with full kitchen for 2-4, and VRBO listing 2798225 is a stunning romantic lodge-style retreat that is truly special. Ideal for a couple, though there's also a sofa bed too. Please do check them out! Green Gables is GROWING (both in the garden, and in great places to stay....!)

Property manager

Colin Welford

Premier Host

Languages

English

Amenities

Kitchen

Air conditioning

Outdoor Space

Kitchen

Air conditioning

Microwave

Living/Dining area

House Rules

Check in after 3:00 PM

Minimum age to rent: 18

Check out before 10:30 AM

Children

Children allowed: ages 0-17

Events

No events allowed

Pets

No pets allowed

Smoking

Smoking is not permitted

Damage and incidentals

You will be responsible for any damage to the rental property caused by you or your party during your stay.

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

Onsite parties or group events are strictly prohibited

Host has indicated there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property

Host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property

Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher, a first aid kit, and a deadbolt lock

About the neighborhood

Ephraim

Located in Ephraim, this vacation home is in a rural area. The area's natural beauty can be seen at Lake Michigan and Eagle Harbor, while Francis Hardy Gallery and Frykman Studio Gallery are cultural highlights. Pirate's Cove Adventure Golf and Egg Harbor Fun Park are also worth visiting. Be sure to check out the area's animals with activities such as game walks and birdwatching.

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Ephraim, WI

What's nearby

Eagle Harbor - 18 min walk
Waterfront Park - 5 min drive
Sister Bay Marina - 5 min drive
Ephraim Public Beach - 6 min drive
Peninsula State Park - 9 min drive

Getting around

Green Bay Austin Straubel Intl. Airport (GRB) - 96 min drive

Restaurants

Al Johnson's Swedish Restaurant and Butik - 5 min drive
Wilson's Ice Cream Parlor - 5 min drive
Boathouse on the Bay - 5 min drive
Blue Horse Beach Cafe - 13 min drive
Wild Tomato Sister Bay - 5 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is "Birch Retreat" - cuteness and elegance combined! pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

What time is check-in at "Birch Retreat" - cuteness and elegance combined!?

Check-in begins at 3:00 PM.

What time is check-out at "Birch Retreat" - cuteness and elegance combined!?

Check-out is at 10:30 AM.

Where is "Birch Retreat" - cuteness and elegance combined! located?

Situated in a rural location, this vacation 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 mi (3 km).

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10/10

Cleanliness

8.8/10

Amenities

9.4/10

Property conditions & facilities

8.0/10

Eco-friendliness

10/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

10/10

Location

10/10

Listing accuracy

10/10 Excellent

Leslie O.

Sep 24, 2023

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

Charming!

Perfect space for a long weekend! Great location to explore Door County

Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2023

10/10 Excellent

Amanda B.

Sep 17, 2023

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

Weekend Trip

Everything was wonderful! The place was nice and clean! Close to all the towns in Door County!

Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2023

10/10 Excellent

Jack N.

Aug 22, 2023

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

Romantic Getaway

My wife and I celebrated a month being married at the Birch Retreat and it was perfect for us. We had planned all our meals to be eaten out, which worked because the Birch does not have a kitchen, but does have a small fridge/microwave/silverware/plates etc. We were happy to have found a place close to many shops and restaurants without the crowd. The shared gardens were beautiful, we enjoyed drinks outback amongst the flowers, which felt like our own private sanctuary. Colin, the host, was pleasant and welcoming!

Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

Kaitlin S.

Aug 17, 2023

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

Lovely home and gardens!

The gardens were a delight and the apartment was lovely for our long weekend in Door County. The host was very responsive and helpful.

Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2023

About the host

Hosted by Colin Welford

I am a musician - an orchestra conductor of ballet and Broadway musicals, a pianist and composer - originally from Manchester, England. I first landed in the U.S. (more than a few years ago!) as a grad student in Miami. Since then, music-making has led me to visit (or live in) all sorts of places on five different continents: From Shreveport to Budapest, The Philippines to Swaziland. Of course, along the way I've enjoyed, encountered, or endured hospitality of all styles: a room-for-rent in a stranger's house (100% language barrier included), corporate apartments, a corrugated-tin shack in the jungle, hotels ranging from 5 to 0 stars, cruise-ships, dive-boats and leaky barges, private island mega-mansions, African desert tents - and more lately, a very high floor in a glass and steel skyscraper! I had been working in vibrant Chicago where I was the Music Director of "Hamilton" for almost three years. At the same time I frequently found myself heading North to Door County, WI - a very special and different place, with all the 'small-town' charm and ways of a bygone era; whether during its pristine white winters, fresh springtime greens, its exciting summer buzz, or the stupendous fall colors.

I like meeting people of all ages and from different places and walks of life, and am interested in art, architecture and history, while being ever on the lookout for completely new experiences. I enjoy scuba-diving (I’m a licensed PADI Assistant Instructor - although I’m probably a bit rusty), longer-than-planned hikes, creating music & lyrics and outrageously improbable plot-lines for new comedic musicals, escape rooms, chess, puzzles, campfires (but NOT at Green Gables!), playing games on my iPhone that keep me up all night, foreign films, LEGO, and reading.