Title: Road Taken Authors Retreat: 2-bedroom cottage in Ephraim with WiFi, AC Reviews, Deals & Photos 2026 - Expedia.co.uk [See all properties](http://www.expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?regionId=&selected=114655602&adults=2&children=&sort=RECOMMENDED&useRewards=false&semdtl=&userIntent=&vip=false) Entire home # Road Taken Authors Retreat: 2-bedroom cottage in Ephraim with WiFi, AC Cottage with kitchen, near Lake Michigan ## Photo gallery for Road Taken Authors Retreat: 2-bedroom cottage in Ephraim with WiFi, AC ![Fridge, microwave, oven, stovetop - Road Taken Authors Retreat: 2-bedroom cottage in Ephraim with WiFi, AC (Sister Bay)](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/115000000/114660000/114655700/114655602/1a322cd2_edited_e462.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=598&ra=fit) ![Property video](https://mediaim.expedia.com/video/9A1CB9973399C0715D59CB4C219CD018/584622ad-bd1a-4733-982f-4e3f8d0db98b-thumbnail.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=608) ![Interior - Road Taken Authors Retreat: 2-bedroom cottage in Ephraim with WiFi, AC (Sister Bay)](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/115000000/114660000/114655700/114655602/9c8225e9.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![Games room - Road Taken Authors Retreat: 2-bedroom cottage in Ephraim with WiFi, AC (Sister Bay)](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/115000000/114660000/114655700/114655602/9b48e35a_edited_b1cd.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![Outdoor dining - Road Taken Authors Retreat: 2-bedroom cottage in Ephraim with WiFi, AC (Sister Bay)](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/115000000/114660000/114655700/114655602/fac74518.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) - Overview - Location - Amenities - Policies Consider a stay at Road Taken Authors Retreat: 2-bedroom cottage in Ephraim with WiFi, AC and take advantage of a firepit, a garden and a playground. Guests can connect to free in-room WiFi. ## Reviews 9.8 Exceptional ### Entire home 2 bedrooms1 bathroom ## Popular amenities - Kitchen - Free Wi-Fi - Air-conditioning - Outdoor space - Parking available - Barbecue grill £295 includes taxes & fees 4 Jan - 5 Jan 2026 ## Add dates for prices Check-in Check-out Travellers ## About this property ### Entire place You'll have the entire cottage to yourself and will only share it with other guests in your party. ### Road Taken Authors Retreat: 2-bedroom cottage in Ephraim with WiFi, AC Road Taken Authors Retreat is conveniently located halfway between Al Johnson's Swedish Restaurant in Sister Bay and Wilson's Restaurant & Ice Cream Parlor in Ephraim. Adjacent to the Summer Kitchen, Reclaimed Door County, and Spa at Sacred Grounds and across the street from Island Lavender Farm. Two bedrooms (1 queen and two twin beds), one bath cottage with furnished kitchen providing access to Northern Door County favorites. Shopping, dining, and nature areas are within walking distance. High-speed internet/WiFi and smart TVs in each bedroom. Maximum of 4 guests including children. Shared front porch and back deck accessible by walking around cottage. 3-night minimum Memorial Day weekend through Halloween. ## Property amenities ### Beach - Beach loungers - Beach towels ### Internet - Available in the cottage: Free WiFi ### Parking and transport - Parking on site ### Kitchen - Coffee grinder - Coffee/tea maker - Cookware, dishware, and utensils - Hob - Microwave - Oven - Paper towels - Refrigerator - Toaster ### Dining - Dining table ### Bedrooms - 2 bedrooms - Bedsheets provided ### Bathroom - 1 bathroom - Bathtub or shower - Hair dryer - Shampoo - Soap - Toilet paper - Towels provided ### Living spaces - Dining table - Living room - Separate dining area ### Entertainment - Books - DVD player - Games - Smart TV ### Outdoor areas - Barbecue grill - Firepit - Garden - Outdoor furniture - Patio ### Comfort - Air conditioning - Heating ### Pets - No pets allowed ### Suitability/Accessibility - If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking. - No lift (single-level property) - Smoke-free property ### Things to do - Bicycle parking ### Safety features - No carbon monoxide detector or gas appliances (host has indicated there are no carbon monoxide detectors or gas appliances on the property) - Smoke detector (host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property) - Fire extinguisher ### General - Bicycle parking - Garden - Recycling ## Similar properties ![Beach](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/109000000/108500000/108494000/108493956/9438a27c.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=469&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ### Fantastic 4-bdrm Lake House in Cedar River Cedar River - Kitchen - Washing machine - Dryer - Pet-friendly 9.8 Exceptional 13 reviews [](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?startDate=2026-01-14&endDate=2026-01-15&selected=108493956&PinnedHotelID=108493956&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) ![Exterior](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/95000000/94780000/94777700/94777654/6e920d81.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=469&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ### SUMMER AND FALL 2026 READY BOOK EARLY TO SECURE SPOT ✅✅✅ Sturgeon Bay - Kitchen - Washing machine - Dryer - Free Wi-Fi 10 Exceptional 59 reviews [](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?startDate=2026-01-14&endDate=2026-01-15&selected=94777654&PinnedHotelID=94777654&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) ![Property grounds](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/90000000/89960000/89954400/89954340/eebb480a.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=469&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ### Ephraim Gem | Balcony Views + Walk to Waterfront, Shops & Dining Ephraim - Washing machine - Dryer - Free Wi-Fi - Air-conditioning 9.6 Exceptional 16 reviews [](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?startDate=2026-01-14&endDate=2026-01-15&selected=89954340&PinnedHotelID=89954340&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) ![Fridge, microwave, oven, stovetop](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/102000000/101540000/101536700/101536605/07442d79.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=469&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ### Door County Cottage steps from Lake Michigan Beach in Jacksonport WI Sturgeon Bay - Kitchen - Washing machine - Dryer - Free Wi-Fi 10 Exceptional 14 reviews [](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?startDate=2026-01-14&endDate=2026-01-15&selected=101536605&PinnedHotelID=101536605&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) ![Exterior](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/35000000/34160000/34152000/34151915/2271ffe8.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=469&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ### Walking distance to all you will need! 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Put any used towels in the bathtub Take any garbage and recycling to bins outside next to the white Peninsula Music Festival building. Wash dishes used. Failure to complete these may result in a negative review from the host. ### Rules No camping on property. Campfires are permitted within the metal ring. Park in designated "Road Taken Author's Retreat" parking spaces to the left of the walkway. Only flush toilet paper. Use trash for wipes (even if labeled flushable), and other related items. ### 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 Long-term renters welcome Host has indicated that there are no carbon monoxide detectors or gas appliances on the property Host has indicated that there is a smoke detector on the property Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher 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 ## About the area ![Map](https://maps.googleapis.com/maps/api/staticmap?&size=660x330&map_id=3b266eb50d2997c6¢er=45.178726,-87.15658&zoom=13&channel=expedia-HotelInformation&maptype=roadmap&scale=1&path=color:0xFFFFF|weight:2|fillcolor:0x005AEB7F|enc:czwrGrw%7DrO%3FW%3FS%3FW%40S%40W%3FU%40U%40U%40UBU%40UBUBU%40SBUBUDSBUBUDSDUBSFUDSDSDQFSFSDSFSFSFQHQFSFQHQFQHQHQHOHOHQJOHQJMHOJMJOJOJMHMLMJMJKLMJKLKJKLKLKLIJILKLGLKNGLGLILENGLGNGLELENENELCNENELANCNCLAPALCNAN%3FN%3FLAN%3FN%3FN%40N%3FN%3FN%40LBN%40N%40NBNBLBNBNDLBNDLDNDLDNFLFLFNDLHLFLFNJLFJJLHLHLJJJLJLJJJLLJJJLJLJLJLJNJNJLHNJLHPJNHPHNHNHPFPHPHPFPFRHPFRFPFRDRFRDRFPDRDRDTDRDTBRDTBTDRBT%40TBRBTBT%40T%40TBT%40T%40T%3FT%40V%3FR%40V%3FR%3FV%3FT%3FTAT%3FTAT%3FTAVARCVARATCVCRCTATCRETCTERCTETERERERERGRERGRERGRGPGRIPGPGPIPIRGPININIPINKPINKNILKNKNKLKLKNKLKJKLMJKJMLMJKHMJMHMJKHMHOHMHMDMHOFMFMDOFMDODMDOFMBODO%40MDOBO%40OBO%40M%40O%40O%40O%3FO%40O%3FO%3FMAO%3FOAOAMAQAMCOAOCMCOCOEMCOGOEMEMEOGMEOGMGMIMEOIMIMIMIKKMIMKMIKKMMKKMKKMKKMMIOKMKMKOKOIMKOIOKQIOIQIOIOIQGSIQGQGQIQGQGSGSESGSGSESESESGSCSEUEUCSCUEUCSCUAUCSCUAWCSAWASAW%3FUAUAU%3FU%3FU%3FU&key=AIzaSyCYjQus5kCufOpSj932jFoR_AJiL9yiwOw&signature=3Rl7h1YlGh7tDAQBvtBThMP7DXs=) Sister Bay, WI #### What's nearby - Bay Ridge Golf Course \- 11 min walk \- 0.6 miles - Frykman Studio Gallery \- 2 min drive \- 1.2 miles - Pirate's Cove Adventure Golf \- 2 min drive \- 1.6 miles - Sister Bay Beach \- 4 min drive \- 2.3 miles - Corner of the Past Museum \- 4 min drive \- 1.9 miles #### Restaurants - ‪Al Johnson's Swedish Restaurant & Butik - ‬4 min drive - ‪Stabbur Beer Garden - ‬4 min drive - ‪Husby's Food & Spirits - ‬3 min drive - ‪Wilson's Restaurant & Ice Cream Parlor - ‬5 min drive - ‪Boathouse on the Bay - ‬4 min drive ## Frequently asked questions ### Is Road Taken Authors Retreat: 2-bedroom cottage in Ephraim with WiFi, AC pet-friendly? ### How much does it cost to stay at Road Taken Authors Retreat: 2-bedroom cottage in Ephraim with WiFi, AC? ### How much is parking at Road Taken Authors Retreat: 2-bedroom cottage in Ephraim with WiFi, AC? ### What time is check-in at Road Taken Authors Retreat: 2-bedroom cottage in Ephraim with WiFi, AC? ### What time is check-out at Road Taken Authors Retreat: 2-bedroom cottage in Ephraim with WiFi, AC? ### Where is Road Taken Authors Retreat: 2-bedroom cottage in Ephraim with WiFi, AC located? ## Have a question? Beta Get instant answers with AI powered search of property information and reviews. Ask a question ## Road Taken Authors Retreat: 2-bedroom cottage in Ephraim with WiFi, AC Reviews ## Reviews ### Exceptional All reviews shown are from real guest experiences. Only travellers who have booked a stay with us can submit a review. We verify reviews according to our guidelines and publish all reviews, positive or negative. [More information](https://www.expedia.co.uk/lp/b/content-guidelines) 10 - Excellent 8 8 - Good 1 6 - Okay 0 4 - Poor 0 2 - Terrible 0 ### 9.6 Cleanliness ### 10 Location ## Reviews ### 10/10 Excellent #### Don M. 23 Jun 2025 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location #### clean and comfortable Very well kept , beds extremely comfortable. Location excellent close to Sister Bay and Fish Creek alot of excellent restaurants near by. ##### Don M. Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2025 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Amy S. 27 Jul 2025 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Cozy nice location for exploring North Door County Easy to access and cozy place for familybto stay! ##### Amy S. Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2025 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Jacqueline W. 9 Aug 2025 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy We had such a wonderful stay! The house was clean, well appointed, tons of extras ( we played at least 6 games of ransom notes) and the location was fantastic. Quiet and felt secluded (we saw deer almost nightly) while easy drive to attractions and walkable to great breakfast options. Would love to stay again! ##### Jacqueline W. Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2025 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Tedd J. 31 Jul 2025 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy Kitchen was extremely well stocked with all housewares and spices, oils etc.Deck was great to chill on.Quiet.Lots of hot water. ##### Tedd J. Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2025 ### 8/10 Good #### Justin H. 3 Aug 2025 Liked: Check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Great property with a great location Overall, this was a great property and location for our family vacation to Door County! The only issue was when we checked in, the property wasn't totally ready yet. However, we contacted the property manager and she took care of the issue right away. The rest of the stay was fantastic. ##### Justin H. Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2025 ### 10/10 Excellent #### katie s. 10 Aug 2025 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy ##### katie s. Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2025 ---