Title: Road Taken Authors Retreat: 2-bedroom cottage in Ephraim with WiFi, AC - Latest Reviews, Deals & Photos 2025 - Expedia.ca [See all properties](http://www.expedia.ca/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 Cottage with kitchen, near Lake Michigan ![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 grounds](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/115000000/114660000/114655700/114655602/71626667.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![Game room](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/115000000/114660000/114655700/114655602/9b48e35a_edited_b1cd.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![Interior](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/115000000/114660000/114655700/114655602/9c8225e9.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![Outdoor dining](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. 9.8 Exceptional ### Entire home 2 bedrooms1 bathroom ## Popular amenities - Parking available - Barbecue grill - Kitchen - 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 home 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 transportation - Parking on site ### Kitchen - Coffee grinder - Coffee/tea maker - Cookware, dishware, and utensils - Microwave - Oven - Paper towels - Refrigerator - Stovetop - 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 elevator (single-level property) - Smoking not allowed ### 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 1,553 reviews [](https://www.expedia.ca/Hotel-Search?startDate=2025-12-11&endDate=2025-12-12&selected=16603450&PinnedHotelID=16603450&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) ![Microwave, coffee/tea maker, toaster, cookware/dishes/utensils](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/46000000/45820000/45811000/45810988/4ec39447.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=469&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ### Stunning Studio just steps from the Bjorklunden Trail System in Baileys Harbor Baileys Harbor - Free WiFi - Air conditioning - Outdoor space - Parking available 9.8 Exceptional 35 reviews [](https://www.expedia.ca/Hotel-Search?startDate=2025-12-11&endDate=2025-12-12&selected=45810988&PinnedHotelID=45810988&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) ![Sun loungers](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/35000000/34560000/34553000/34552981/65582f8e.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=469&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ### Romantic Waterfront Suite With Amazing Water Views, Hedgehog unit Ellison Bay - Hot tub - Kitchen - Washer - Dryer 10 Exceptional 136 reviews [](https://www.expedia.ca/Hotel-Search?startDate=2025-12-11&endDate=2025-12-12&selected=34552981&PinnedHotelID=34552981&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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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 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 Long-term renters welcome Host has indicated there are no carbon monoxide detectors or gas appliances on the property Host has indicated 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 - 1.0 km - Frykman Studio Gallery - 2 min drive - 1.9 km - Pirate's Cove Adventure Golf - 2 min drive - 2.6 km - Sister Bay Beach - 4 min drive - 3.7 km - Corner of the Past Museum - 4 min drive - 3.0 km #### 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? > No, pets are not allowed at this property. ### How much does it cost to stay at Road Taken Authors Retreat: 2-bedroom cottage in Ephraim with WiFi, AC? > As of Nov 27, 2025, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Road Taken Authors Retreat: 2-bedroom cottage in Ephraim with WiFi, AC on Nov 30, 2025 start from CA $263.95, excluding taxes and fees. This price is based on the lowest nightly price found in the last 24 hours for stays in the next 30 days. Prices are subject to change. [Choose your dates](https://www.expedia.ca/Ephraim-Hotels-Road-Taken-Authors-Retreat-2-Bedroom-Cottage-In-Ephraim-With-WiFi.h114655602.Hotel-Information?rfrr=HOT.HIS.question.link.click) for more accurate prices. ### How much is parking? > Onsite parking is available at the 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? > Check-out is at 10:00 AM. ### Where is Road Taken Authors Retreat: 2-bedroom cottage in Ephraim with WiFi, AC located? > Situated in Ephraim, this cottage 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 mi (3 km). ## 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 9.8 ### 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.ca/lp/b/content-guidelines) ### 9.6 Cleanliness ### 10 Location 10 - Excellent 8 8 - Good 1 6 - Okay 0 4 - Poor 0 2 - Terrible 0 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Amy S. Jul 27, 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. Aug 9, 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 #### Don M. Jun 23, 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 #### Tedd J. Jul 31, 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. Aug 3, 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. Aug 10, 2025 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy ##### katie s. Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2025