[See all properties](http://www.expedia.ca/Hotel-Search?regionId=&adults=2&children=&sort=RECOMMENDED&useRewards=false&semdtl=&userIntent=&vip=false) Entire home # Northwind Cottage #1, Families and dogs welcome! Walk to the village and the beach! Vacation home with kitchen, a short walk to Lake Michigan ![4 bedrooms, WiFi, bed sheets](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/90000000/89370000/89369800/89369800/ae4ef6ed.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=598&ra=fit) ![TV, fireplace](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/90000000/89370000/89369800/89369800/4b8e2bb5.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![TV, fireplace](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/90000000/89370000/89369800/89369800/aedaf74d.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![Exterior](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/90000000/89370000/89369800/89369800/6dad220c.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![Exterior](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/90000000/89370000/89369800/89369800/36de335c.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) - Overview - Amenities - Policies - Location Nestled in the cedars, Northwind Cottage #1 offers a peaceful retreat with a rustic northwoods vibe. This charming cottage is just a short walk from the waterfront and village of Ephraim, featuring amenities like cable TV, wireless internet, charcoal grill and small screened porch. 9.8 Exceptional ### Entire home 4 bedrooms2 bathroomsSleeps 81000 sq ft ## Popular amenities - Parking available - Pet-friendly - Fireplace - Barbecue grill - Kitchen - Air conditioning ## Add dates for prices Check-in Check-out Travellers ## About this property ### Entire place You'll have the entire home to yourself and will only share it with other guests in your party. ### Northwind Cottage #1, Families and dogs welcome! Walk to the village and the beach! Nestled in the cedars, our pet friendly log cottage offers a peaceful retreat, and at the same time, a convenient home base for exploring all that Door County has to offer. We think you’ll love the rustic northwoods vibe. The cottage is located just a short walk from the waterfront, public beach, and the charming village of Ephraim. Take a sunset sail, go for a carriage ride, step into the past on a historical tour, or simply take a leisurely stroll on the back roads. As for food and drink, Ephraim Coffee Lab, Good Eggs, The Fashionable, Pearl Wine Bar and Wilson’s famous ice cream parlor are all nearby. Peninsula State Park is within biking distance. And of course, just a little further afield, opportunities abound for hiking, exploring nature, golfing, boating, checking out the galleries or taking in a show. Whatever your plans, we hope that you find our cottages to be a welcoming home away from home! Northwind Cottage #1 has a fully furnished kitchen with a table for 4, a dining area with seating for 8, a wood burning fireplace, and a living area perfect for gathering after a day of adventure. The cottage also has a charcoal grill, a small screened porch, picnic tables and a hammock in the backyard. The cottage is serviced by cable TV and wireless internet. Northwind Cottage #1 is adjacent to Northwind Cottages #2 and #3. Not only can each cottage be rented out individually, but they are also perfect for larger family gatherings, accommodating up to 18 people total, when renting all three together. 1-2 dogs are permitted. Dogs must not be left alone in the cottage. $100 pet fee per reservation (includes 1-2 dogs). Door County Tourism Zone Permit #11-56-2392-00 ## Property amenities ### Internet - Available in the house: WiFi ### Parking and transportation - Parking on site ### Kitchen - Coffee/tea maker - Cookware, dishware, and utensils - Microwave - Oven - Refrigerator - Stovetop - Toaster ### Bedrooms - 4 bedrooms - Bedsheets provided ### Bathroom - 2 bathrooms - Hair dryer - Towels provided ### Living spaces - Fireplace - Living room - Separate dining area ### Entertainment - TV with cable/satellite channels ### Outdoor areas - Charcoal grill - Porch/lanai ### Comfort - Air conditioning - Heating ### Pets - Pet friendly - Welcoming dogs only - One pet total ### Suitability/Accessibility - Smoking not allowed ### Location highlights - In a rural location - In a village ### 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 ### General - Unit size: 1,000 square feet ## Similar properties ![Property grounds](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/90000000/89370000/89369900/89369806/b3e6b604.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=469&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ### Northwind Cottage #2, Dog Friendly! 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You will receive an email from Vrbo with a link to a Vrbo account, where you can change or cancel your reservation ### Property is also known as 457281 ## About the area ![Map](https://maps.googleapis.com/maps/api/staticmap?&size=660x330&map_id=3b266eb50d2997c6&zoom=13&markers=icon:https%3A%2F%2Fa.travel-assets.com%2Ftravel-assets-manager%2Feg-maps%2Fproperty.png%7C45.15080%2C-87.16945&channel=expedia-HotelInformation&maptype=roadmap&scale=1&key=AIzaSyCYjQus5kCufOpSj932jFoR_AJiL9yiwOw&signature=1jkPDNFhhPqCsLOfuCvgUggNSaU=) Ephraim, WI #### What's nearby - Water Street Gallery - 5 min walk - 0.5 km - Eagle Harbor - 5 min walk - 0.5 km - Ephraim Public Beach - 10 min walk - 0.9 km - Peninsula State Park - 3 min drive - 1.5 km - Peninsula State Park Golf Course - 4 min drive - 2.6 km #### Restaurants - ‪Wilson's Restaurant & Ice Cream Parlor - ‬9 min walk - ‪Husby's Food & Spirits - ‬8 min drive - ‪Alexander's Restaurant - ‬5 min drive - ‪Wild Tomato - ‬9 min drive - ‪Sip - ‬5 min drive ## Frequently asked questions ### Is Northwind Cottage #1, Families and dogs welcome! Walk to the village and the beach! pet-friendly? > Yes, this property allows dogs (limit 1 total). ### What time is check-in at Northwind Cottage #1, Families and dogs welcome! Walk to the village and the beach!? > Check-in begins at 3:00 PM. ### What time is check-out at Northwind Cottage #1, Families and dogs welcome! Walk to the village and the beach!? > Check-out is at 10:00 AM. ### Where is Northwind Cottage #1, Families and dogs welcome! Walk to the village and the beach! located? > Situated in a rural location, this vacation home is within a 5-minute walk of Water Street Gallery and Lake Michigan. Eagle Harbor and Ephraim Public Beach are also within 10 minutes. ## Have a question? Beta Get instant answers with AI powered search of property information and reviews. 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