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Walk to Everything Ephraim has to Offer! Pet Friendly! Great Wifi!

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Relax in a serene patio area surrounded by lush greenery, complete with a table, chairs, and grill.
Welcome to The Summer House, a charming single-story retreat with a cozy porch and beautifully maintained garden.
Cozy retreat with a large bed, wardrobe, and ceiling fan, offering a comfortable space for rest.
Relax in this inviting space with a sofa, round table, and two chairs, surrounded by a window offering a view of the outdoors.
Enjoy cooking in the kitchen with a microwave and dishwasher, and relax in the adjacent seating area with a sofa.

Reviews

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional

Entire home

1 bedroom1 bathroomSleeps 4700 sq ft

Popular amenities

  • Parking available
  • Barbecue grill
  • Air conditioning
  • Outdoor space
  • Free WiFi

About this property

Entire place

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

Walk to Everything Ephraim has to Offer! Pet Friendly! Great Wifi!

Welcome to Collings Summer House, hosted by Simple Life Rentals! You'll be in the heart of Ephraim while staying at this adorable cottage within walking distance to beaches, shopping, restaurants and recreation activities! Located right on Water Street across from Eagle Harbor, you'll be in the center of the action, yet feel worlds away in your peaceful retreat! Sleeps up to 4 with 1 bedroom, 1 bathroom, and a pullout couch in the main living area. Enjoy reading a book in the sunshine on the outdoor patio.

Well-behaved dogs are allowed. There is an additional fee collected at booking (maximum of 2 small dogs or 1 large dog). The cottage is small so active dogs may have a hard time in the small space.

Property Features:
+ Great Wi-Fi signal so you can work remotely and do Zoom meetings!
+ Wall unit A/C
+ Ceiling fan in bedroom and living room
+ Cable TV and DVD player
+ Dog friendly (2 small or 1 large)
+ Across from the water and close to the beach (3 minute walk to the public beach)
+ Easily walk to town

Rent the neighboring cottage, Collings Log House, to add an additional 6 guests.

Sleeping Configuration:
• Bedroom 1: Queen Bed sleeps 2
• Living Area: Pullout Couch sleeps 2

Kitchenette with cooktop stove (no oven), microwave, small fridge and sink, toaster, traditional coffee pot, pots, plates, silverware, glassware

Outdoor Space:
• There are areas to lounge outdoors
• Shared gas grill with the neighboring cottage, Colling's Log House.
• The property is located on the main street going through Ephraim and there are neighbors on either side.
• Plenty of parking for cars and a boat

Surrounding Areas:
• Next to shops, restaurants, and coffee shops.
• 5-minute walk to Wilson's Retaurant and the marina.
• There are areas to lounge outdoors and a shared gas grill with the neighboring cottage, Collings Summer House.
• 3-minute walk to the beach
• Short drive to Peninsula State Park
• Less than 10 minutes drive to Fish Creek and Sister Bay and less than 15 minute drive to Bailey's Harbor

Amenity + damage protection waiver includes:
-Bed linens, pillows, blankets, and bathroom towels. (Please bring your own beach towels)
-A starter pack of essentials which includes toilet paper, paper towel, dish soap, dishwasher soap, hand soap, and garbage bags. Due to septic systems, we do not provide facial tissue. One each of travel size shampoo, conditioner, and body wash per full bathroom.
-PEACE OF MIND Damage protection covers up to $1000 per stay for accidental damage that is reported prior to departure (excludes any pet damage).

Home Truths:
This property is located in a quiet community with neighbors and is geared towards quiet family vacations. Due to the proximity of neighbors and municipal restrictions, we cannot accommodate parties at the property including bachelor or bachelorette parties, reunions, weddings, or other gatherings.

No fire pit

Door County Tourism Zone Commission Permit #11-56-2615-07

Please be aware that you must sign a terms and conditions agreement, which will be sent to you separately, to finalize your reservation.

Property manager

The Simple Life Hospitality

Languages

English

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Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in the cottage: Free WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • Car recommended
  • Parking on site

Food and drink

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Cookware, dishware, and utensils
  • Microwave
  • Oven
  • Paper towels
  • Spices
  • Stovetop
  • Toaster

Dining

  • Dining table

Bedrooms

  • Bedroom
  • Bedsheets provided
  • Sofa bed

Bathroom

  • 1 bathroom
  • Hair dryer
  • Shampoo
  • Towels provided

Living spaces

  • Dining table
  • Living room

Entertainment

  • Cable/satellite channels
  • DVD player
  • Video library

Outdoor areas

  • Firepit
  • Gas grill
  • Patio

Laundry

  • Laundromat nearby

Comfort

  • Air conditioning
  • Heating

Pets

  • Pet friendly

Suitability/Accessibility

  • Smoking not allowed

Services and conveniences

  • Housekeeping (limited availability)

Location highlights

  • In a village
  • In the city center
  • Near a hospital
  • Near the marina

Things to do

  • Cycling nearby
  • Fishing nearby
  • Hiking/biking trails nearby
  • Hunting nearby
  • Jet skiing nearby
  • Sailing nearby
  • Swimming nearby
  • Water tubing nearby
  • Windsurfing 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)

General

  • Unit size: 700 square feet

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Policies

Check-in

Check-in time starts at 4:00 PM
Minimum check-in age: 25

Check-out

Check-out before 10:00 AM

Special check-in instructions

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

Pets

Pets allowed
Service animals are welcome, and are exempt from fees

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome

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
Host has indicated there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property
Host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property
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 transportation to and from this property

Property is also known as

Vrbo Property
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About the area

Map
Ephraim, WI

What's nearby

  • Water Street Gallery - 2 min walk - 0.2 km
  • Ephraim Public Beach - 3 min walk - 0.3 km
  • Eagle Harbor - 1 min drive - 0.4 km
  • Peninsula State Park - 2 min drive - 1.1 km
  • Peninsula State Park Golf Course - 3 min drive - 2.2 km

Getting around

  • Green Bay Austin Straubel Intl. Airport (GRB) - 86 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Skip Stone Coffee Roasters - ‬8 min drive
  • ‪Al Johnson's Swedish Restaurant and Butik - ‬9 min drive
  • ‪Wild Tomato Sister Bay - ‬8 min drive
  • ‪Wilson's Ice Cream Parlor - ‬8 min walk
  • ‪Wild Tomato Wood-fired Pizza and Grille - ‬7 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Walk to Everything Ephraim has to Offer! Pet Friendly! Great Wifi! pet-friendly?

Yes, pets are allowed at this property.

What time is check-in at Walk to Everything Ephraim has to Offer! Pet Friendly! Great Wifi!?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Walk to Everything Ephraim has to Offer! Pet Friendly! Great Wifi!?

Check-out is at 10:00 AM.

Where is Walk to Everything Ephraim has to Offer! Pet Friendly! Great Wifi! located?

Located in the heart of Ephraim, this cottage is steps from Eagle Harbor and Lake Michigan. Water Street Gallery and Ephraim Public Beach are also within 5 minutes.

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Walk to Everything Ephraim has to Offer! Pet Friendly! Great Wifi! Reviews

Reviews

9.4

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 43 out of 54 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 7 out of 54 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 3 out of 54 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 54 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 1 out of 54 reviews

9.6/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Amenities

10/10

Property conditions & facilities

10/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Tonya

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
You can see the lake from the property. Plenty of parking, clean.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Tari M.

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

Excellent Location

Our family rented both Cabins and had an excellent time! Super clean, cute, and excellent location!
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Hannah B.

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

Location and access to activities were amazing. Loved the cute cottage feel.

Our stay was fantastic, would definitely stay again.
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2022

10/10 Excellent

Carol L.

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

Great weekend

Very nice place to stay
Stayed 5 nights in Sep 2023

10/10 Excellent

Jon S.

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

Very nice!

Great property, quaint and quiet. Walking distance to the beach and multiple restaurants! Very nice!
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Molly F.

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

Door County 2024

Perfect spot to stay for a quick trip up. The cottage is very cute and clean. The bathroom was surprisingly large. We would stay again
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Harry B.

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

Tidy little cottage

Tidy little cottage nice location
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2023

10/10 Excellent

Doug L.

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

Sept stay in Ephraim.

Very clean and cozy and great central location.
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2022

10/10 Excellent

melissa b., Bettendorf, US

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

Perfect location

We enjoyed our stay at this property ideally situated in Ephraim a short walk to the public beach or to town. The property was well maintained and we appreciated that we could bring our small dog along for the vacation.
Stayed 5 nights in Jul 2020

10/10 Excellent

Michael L.

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

September getaway

The cabin was very cute and very very clean! It was a perfect fit for my husband, myself and our little puppy. The location was extremely convenient close to restaurants shopping on the beach.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2023

10/10 Excellent

Michael R.

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

Great Door County Getaway

The Summer House met all of our expectations. It is situated perfectly to allow visitors the chance to enjoy all that Door County has to offer. The property was well appointed and has everything you need for a comfortable stay.
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2023

8/10 Good

Ted M.

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

Nice Place To Stay

Clean and comfortable. The only complaint I have is the amount of motor noise in the bedroom from something running in the crawlspace. I am a light sleeper and didnt get much sleep that weekend due to this noise.
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Richard K.

Liked: Check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Walk to everything

Awesome clean efficiency cottage. Perfect for 2 and great location.
Stayed 5 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Kristina M., Oconomowoc, WI

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

Darling Cottage

A perfect place for a mid-week Door County getaway. This cottage was well appointed and very clean. Great location. And, our puppies loved it too.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2020

10/10 Excellent

Kevin T.

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

Great Location to enjoy some time in Door County

We were only in Door County for two nights so location was pretty important. Nestled between Fish Creek and Sister Bay this is a perfect place. We did dinners in Sister Bay, spent some time in Peninsula state park which is minutes away, enjoyed some vineyards etc. Everything with the property was great!
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Kelly C., United States

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

Nice getaway in Door County

Great location and beautiful property! We enjoyed having a grill and sitting outside with beautiful flowers and trees to look at. It’s walking distance to the beach and Marina, close to peninsula state park and it was nice to be able to bring our pup. Thank you!
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2020

10/10 Excellent

Kris D., Lexington, KY

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

The cutest and best location

This little cottage couldn’t have been better. Tucked away on the Main Street, it was still quiet and had an awesome view. It was perfect for me and my pet, and it would have been fine for a couple, too. Everything was clean and in good condition.
Stayed 12 nights in Jun 2020

10/10 Excellent

Rebecca V.

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

Door County

Adorable! Very clean!
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2022

10/10 Excellent

Steve C., St. Louis, Missouri, USA

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

A fantastic cozy stay in Ephraim

My daughter and I stayed here for three nights in June 2023 and loved it. The cottage was clean and even though it's not very big, it had all the amenities we needed. The fold out bed in the living room was comfortable for my daughter and the bed in the bedroom was comfortable for me. The location can't be beat as it's only a short walk to the places like Wilson's and the Chef's Hat. For a cozy and comfortable stay close to everything in Ephraim, I highly recommend the Summer Cottage.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2023

8/10 Good

Richard H., Mequon, WIsc

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

Fall get a way

Cute little cabin, clean, and nice location. As described. Caution: what starts out as an affordable day rate escalates quickly with plenty of add on fees for cleaning, pets, etc etc. etc.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2021

10/10 Excellent

Phillip A., Naperville USA

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

Nice stay, as advertised.

Clean, modern, well appointed, functional, efficient, pet friendly, in town and dangerously close to the Prince of Pierogi.Walk to all the Ephriam has to offer. View of the harbor. As advertised and pictured. Great communications from property. No worries, no problems.
Stayed 3 nights in May 2023

8/10 Good

Melissa B.

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

Great location!

The cottage is done well, clean, and superb location! Communication with the management company was always so quick. It is a lot smaller than I imagined-my first house was 800 sq ft and this felt like half that size! The bed and pillows were ok-could be firmer for my liking but could be great for others. The pullout coach is not comfortable so I wouldn’t have that as a sleeping option. I have yet to stay in place that has blackout shades but that would completely enhance the stay! Overall knowing what I know now, we’d still stay again-it was clean and so cute inside and again location is superb!
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2024

8/10 Good

Stephanie C.

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

Adorable place, just on a busy road

Place was lovely and so clean - we had an excellent time being cozy! It is on a very busy road, though - which is understandable as there's only like one road through Door County. So it's very convenient, but just not great for having a dog or taking walks. Also wished they advertised that the check-in time isn't until 4pm. Otherwise, great stay.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2022

10/10 Excellent

Jennifer D.

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

Walking Distance

Very quaint cottage within walking distance to all Ephraim has to offer. It is tiny so four is absolutely the max but we made it work and really enjoyed the property and surrounding area. I imagine during the summer the little shopping area adjacent to the property might cause some noise or additional foot traffic, but at the end of October it wasn’t a bother at all!
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2020

10/10 Excellent

Kristin M.

Liked: Cleanliness, communication, location, listing accuracy

Centrally located yet quiet country cottage

Exceptionally clean and well equipped. Surprisingly quiet for it's location, just a few blocks walk to Ephraim. Great central location to get too all upper Door Peninsula sites. However the owner's use of Superhog for guest verification is a huge turn-off. They are not properly introduced, so appear as scammers, demanding photos of personal ID, utility bills, etc and threatening you can't check in without providing them, technical issues opening the jpg we finally agreed to send...totally unprofessional. This created distrust needlessly. The owners were great though. There was a malfunction of the dehumidifier and they ran right over to fix it.
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2022