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Nestled in the picturesque Green Gables property, Plum Retreat offers a charming escape for couples and families. This cozy cottage features a full kitchen, formal fireplace, and plenty of natural light; outside, unwind on the patio lounge area or fire up the professional grill.

Reviews

10 out of 10
Exceptional

Entire home

2 bedrooms2 bathroomsSleeps 61750 sq ft

Popular amenities

  • Kitchen
  • Washing machine
  • Dryer
  • Air-conditioning
  • Outdoor space
  • Parking available

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About this property

Entire place

You'll have the entire home to yourself and will only share it with other guests in your party.

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

"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!

Property amenities

Beach

  • Beach towels

Internet

  • Available in the house: WiFi

Parking and transport

  • Car required
  • Parking on site

Kitchen

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Cookware, dishware, and utensils
  • Dishwasher
  • Electric kettle
  • Hob
  • Ice maker
  • Microwave
  • Oven
  • Paper towels
  • Refrigerator
  • Spices
  • Toaster

Dining

  • Dining table

Bedrooms

  • 2 bedrooms
  • Bedsheets provided
  • Sofa bed

Bathroom

  • 1.5 bathrooms
  • Bathtub
  • Hair dryer
  • Shampoo
  • Shower
  • Soap
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels provided

Living spaces

  • Dining table
  • Fireplace
  • Living room
  • Separate dining area

Entertainment

  • Books
  • Games
  • Smart TV with cable/satellite channels
  • Stereo

Outdoor areas

  • Barbecue grill
  • Fenced yard
  • Garden
  • Outdoor furniture
  • Patio

Laundry

  • Laundry facilities
  • Washing machine

Comfort

  • Air conditioning
  • Heating

Pets

  • No pets allowed

Suitability/Accessibility

  • Smoke-free property

Services and conveniences

  • Iron/ironing board
  • Safe

Location highlights

  • In a rural location
  • In a village
  • Near a health/beauty spa
  • Near the marina
  • On a lake

Things to do

  • Birdwatching nearby
  • Ecotours nearby
  • Fishing nearby
  • Golfing nearby
  • Hiking/biking trails nearby
  • Horseback riding nearby
  • Hunting nearby
  • Kayaking nearby
  • Motor boating nearby
  • Mountain biking nearby
  • Sailing nearby
  • Scuba diving nearby
  • Swimming nearby
  • Water skiing nearby
  • Wildlife walks nearby
  • Winery tours nearby

Safety features

  • Carbon monoxide detector (host has indicated there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property)
  • Smoke detector (host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property)
  • First aid kit
  • Fire extinguisher
  • Deadbolt lock

General

  • Garden
  • Unit size: 1,750 square feet

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Policies

Check-in

Check-in time starts at 3:00 PM

Minimum check-in age - 18

Check-out

Check-out before 10:30 AM

Contactless check-out

Special check-in instructions

You will receive an email from the host with check-in and check-out instructions

Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

Pets

Pets not allowed

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome

Events

No events allowed

Smoking

Smoking is not permitted

Important information

You need to know

This property is managed by a private host (a party not acting within their trade, business or profession). EU consumer law, including the right of withdrawal, will not apply to your booking. The cancellation policy set by the private host will cover your booking.
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
This property is managed through our partner, Vrbo. You will receive an email from Vrbo with a link to a Vrbo account, where you can change or cancel your reservation

We should mention

A car is required for transport to and from this property

About the area

Located in Ephraim, this holiday home is in a rural area and on a lake. The Skyway Drive-In Theatre and Historic Noble House are local landmarks, and the area's natural beauty can be seen at Lake Michigan and Peninsula State Park. Pirate's Cove Adventure Golf and Peg Egan Performing Arts Center are also worth visiting. Kayaking and scuba diving offer great chances to get out on the surrounding water, or you can seek out an adventure with mountain biking and hunting nearby. Visit our Ephraim travel guide
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Ephraim, WI

What's nearby

  • Mother and daughter sitting on a small dock in Sister Bay in Door County, Wisconsin
    Sister Bay Beach
    5 min drive - 3.0 miles
  • Beautiful lake sunset on Eagle Harbor near Ephraim in Door County, Wisconsin.
    Sister Bay Marina
    5 min drive - 3.2 miles
  • Eagle Harbor
    1 min drive - 0.7 miles
  • Francis Hardy Gallery
    3 min drive - 1.4 miles
  • Ephraim Public Beach
    5 min drive - 2.3 miles

Getting around

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

Restaurants

  • Husby's Food & Spirits
    5 min drive
  • Al Johnson's Swedish Restaurant & Butik
    5 min drive
  • Sister Bay Bowl
    5 min drive
  • Peach Barn Farmhouse & Brewery
    4 min drive
  • Sip
    7 min walk

Frequently asked questions

Is THE ESSENCE of DOOR COUNTY, spacious & beautiful, and surrounded by gardens. pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

How much is parking at THE ESSENCE of DOOR COUNTY, spacious & beautiful, and surrounded by gardens.?

On-site parking is available at the property.

What time is check-in at THE ESSENCE of DOOR COUNTY, spacious & beautiful, and surrounded by gardens.?

Check-in begins at 3:00 PM.

What time is check-out at THE ESSENCE of DOOR COUNTY, spacious & beautiful, and surrounded by gardens.?

Checkout is at 10:30 AM.

Where is THE ESSENCE of DOOR COUNTY, spacious & beautiful, and surrounded by gardens. located?

Situated on a lake, this holiday home is within 1 mi (2 km) of Eagle Harbor and Lake Michigan. Francis Hardy Gallery and Frykman Studio Gallery are also within 2 miles (3 km).

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Rating 10 - Excellent. 76 out of 77 reviews
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Rating 6 - Okay. 0 out of 77 reviews
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10

Cleanliness

9.8

Location

10

Staff & service

10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

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10/10 Excellent

Sarah F.

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

Perfect place

Beautiful retreat! Owner was super available with any questions. Perfect location - outdoor space is beautiful. Highly recommend!
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2024
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10/10 Excellent

mary r.

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

Girls/ Birthday Weekend

Cozy, quaint, relaxing. 4days of eating at great restaurants, beautiful sights. The kitchen had everything needed, fireplace was wonderful to end our day. Beds were comfortable and beautiful grounds.
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2023
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10/10 Excellent

PJ J.

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

Plum Cottage, Door County

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.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2024
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10/10 Excellent

Donna M.

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

Relaxation

Had a great fun time catching up with each other, shopping and eating tasty food!!
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2023
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10/10 Excellent

Julia G.

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

Great place!

Plum Retreat was a great place to stay. Clean, welcoming, full of amenities and comfort. Beautiful gardens. Unlike lots of rentals, this is larger than the photos show. We’ll be back!
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2023
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10/10 Excellent

Cara K.

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

Fabulous

Highly recommend. The most beautiful flower gardens surround.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2024
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10/10 Excellent

Nicole V.

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

Beautiful property!

Plum Retreat was perfect for our stay in the Door County area with our family. Very spacious for the 6 of us, meticulously clean and extremely comfortable furniture/beds! The gardens are beautiful and we wish we would’ve had more time to stay and just enjoy being at the property. The host was readily available, although we didn’t have a single issue with our stay. We will definitely stay here again on a return trip.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2024
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10/10 Excellent

Stephanie M.

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

Great stay!

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!
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2024
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10/10 Excellent

Kurt P.

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

Beautiful!

My wife walked in the house and said, "This place is beautiful." We had a wonderful stay. The house was clean and well lit. The outside was nicely decorated with flowers. We couldn't have asked for a better vacation. We hope to make it back next year.
Stayed 5 nights in Jul 2023
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10/10 Excellent

Kelly S.

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

A Rental You Can Call "Home"

We can't say enough about our delightful stay at the Plum Retreat! It was spacious but cozy and homey and allowed our ladies group to have a place to call "home" on our weekend away from our families. Comfy beds, amenities (like facial wipes, coffee and creamers), cozy fireplace, and its own Netflix account are just some of the extras that we so appreciated. Host Colin is personable and very responsive via message or phone. What a gem of a VRBO!
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2023
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10/10 Excellent

Lori Z.

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

Charming!!!

Plum Retreat was spacious and immaculate. Colin emailed the check in code a few days prior to arrival and entering the unit was so easy. It was a pleasant surprise to be greeted with fresh flower arrangements from the garden! Some special touches in addition to coffee pods and a well stocked kitchen were a bag of ice in the freezer and half and half pods in the frig, air freshener in the bathroom. The primary bed was super comfortable, Wi-Fi worked fast, the furnishings in the living room were also very comfortable. Nice outdoor seating and a beautiful garden to explore. Loved our stay and look forward to returning.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2023
Verified

8/10 Good

Michelle Z.

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

Fun Wedding Weekend

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.....
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Sara C.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
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!!
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Rebecca B.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great location, comfortable beds, spacious place and beautiful gardens. If morning light bothers you, bring a sleep mask as both bedrooms have skylights.
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Justin T.

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Great location extremely clean

2nd time we have been here . Great spot .
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2022
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10/10 Excellent

Mary D.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
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
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Shawn B.

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

Great Place

Collin was great!
Stayed 2 nights in May 2022
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10/10 Excellent

Jim J.

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

Amazing stay in Door County

The Plum is a wonderful place to stay with great features. We celebrated a birthday and had more than enough room for family and friends.. Colin took amazing care of us and we loved everything about our stay.
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2020
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10/10 Excellent

Shelley H.

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

Girls getaway

Very spacious! Nice location! Quiet and zen, nice outdoor space.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Gretchen H.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
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.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Tom G.

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

Door County Stay

This rental was clean, comfortable, and up kept. It was a very good and centralized location. Colin was very easy to work with and will rent from him again, when we get back up to Door County!
Stayed 2 nights in May 2023
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10/10 Excellent

Nancy H.

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

Wonderful stay

Enjoyed a comfortable and cozy stay! Lots of attention to details, including labels on light switches and kitchen drawers. Unit was quiet and clean. Great location! Thanks, Colin!
Stayed 4 nights in Jan 2023
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10/10 Excellent

Meg

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Cute property, nice location. Let us check out a little later. Nice outdoor space
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2019
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10/10 Excellent

Christina T.

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

Perfect getaway!

Love this property! Very spacious yet felt cozy. Had everything we needed and then some. Nice, central location yet quiet and peaceful. Loved having a washer and dryer available. Owner was super responsive and helpful. We will most definitely return!
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2020
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10/10 Excellent

Danielle B.

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

Loved it!!

We stayed in the plum house and it was so nice. Even better than the photos. We stayed in winter and it was lovely..would go back and stay in the summer time..I imagine the gardens are amazing. Great place to stay and great experience with the owner. Thank you !!
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2023