Title: Road Taken Authors Retreat: 2-bedroom cottage in Ephraim with WiFi, AC Reviews, Deals & Photos 2025 - Expedia.co.uk [See all properties](http://www.expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?regionId=&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 ![Fridge, microwave, oven, stovetop](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) ![2 bedrooms, free WiFi, bed sheets](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/115000000/114660000/114655700/114655602/71deb342.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![Games room](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/115000000/114660000/114655700/114655602/9b48e35a_edited_b1cd.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![Property grounds](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/115000000/114660000/114655700/114655602/71626667.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) - Overview - Amenities - Policies - Location 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. 9.8 Exceptional ### Entire home 2 bedrooms1 bathroom ## Popular amenities - Parking available - Kitchen - Barbecue grill - Outdoor space - Air conditioning - Free WiFi ## 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 house: 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 ![Exterior](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/17000000/16610000/16603500/16603450/035c6bad.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=469&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ### Scandinavian Lodge Sister Bay - Pool - Washer - Dryer - Free WiFi 9.4 Exceptional 1,502 reviews [](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?startDate=2025-10-14&endDate=2025-10-15&selected=16603450&PinnedHotelID=16603450&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) ![Fridge, microwave, oven, stovetop](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/54000000/53450000/53441300/53441223/e97b768a.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=469&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ### Welcome to your own private getaway! 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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 - Sister Bay Beach - 4 min drive - 2.3 miles - Waterfront Park - 4 min drive - 2.3 miles - Sister Bay Marina - 5 min drive - 2.5 miles - Ephraim Public Beach - 7 min drive - 2.7 miles - Peninsula State Park Golf Course - 10 min drive - 4.1 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 - ‪Twelve Eleven Wine Bar + Provisions - ‬5 min drive ## Frequently asked questions ### Is Road Taken Authors Retreat: 2-bedroom cottage in Ephraim with WiFi, AC pet-friendly? > No, pets are not allowed at this property. ### What time is check-in at Road Taken Authors Retreat: 2-bedroom cottage in Ephraim with WiFi, AC? > Check-in begins at 4:00 PM. ### What time is check-out at Road Taken Authors Retreat: 2-bedroom cottage in Ephraim with WiFi, AC? > Checkout is at 10:00 AM. ### Where is Road Taken Authors Retreat: 2-bedroom cottage in Ephraim with WiFi, AC located? > Situated in Ephraim, this holiday home is within 1 mi (2 km) of Bay Ridge Golf Course and Lake Michigan. Frykman Studio Gallery and Pirate's Cove Adventure Golf are also within 2 miles (3 km). ## Have a question? Beta Get instant answers with AI powered search of property information and reviews. Ask a question