NEW! "Spruce Retreat" is a beautiful and romantic hideway.

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Newly-renovated home with the Sedums in bloom for the first time in Sept 2021!
Living area
Private kitchen
Living area
Interior

Reviews

10 out of 10
Exceptional
1 bedroomSleeps 4102.2 sq m

Popular amenities

  • Parking available
  • Fireplace
  • Kitchen
  • Outdoor space
  • Air conditioning
  • Free WiFi

Explore the area

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Ephraim, WI
  • Sister Bay Beach
    ‪5 min drive‬
  • Sister Bay Marina
    ‪5 min drive‬
  • Ephraim Public Beach
    ‪6 min drive‬
  • Menominee, MI (MNM-Menominee-Marinette Twin County)
    ‪150 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

1 bedroom (sleeps 4)

Bedroom 1

1 King Bed

Common area 1

1 Double Futon

Bathroom 1

Toilet · Shower only

Spaces

Deck or patio
Kitchen
Outdoor play area
Garden
Dining Area

About this property

NEW! "Spruce Retreat" is a beautiful and romantic hideway.

A brand-new renovation transformed this log home into an artistic, luxurious and beautiful hideaway, featuring a single very large open-plan space with cathedral ceiling,. There is a full kitchen with dining area, inviting gas fireplace-and-surround with large-screen Roku TV (with cable, Netflix, Hulu, HBO etc), ample and comfortable seating, and a King-sized bed with luxury linens. Modern creature comforts include remote-controlled fireplace, ceiling fan, electronically controlled heating and AC, and subtle lighting to help create memorable evenings. This romantic and fun space feels at once totally private, and elegantly spacious. An eclectic mix of furnishings and art-work throughout complements the rich colors of the log-beamed home, colors which were chosen to reflect the Nordic heritage of the local area. A large bathroom with a walk-in shower complements the main space. Through French doors you can pass from the kitchen area onto a 15' x 9' external deck that looks out towards the neighboring woods - ideal for sitting outside for breakfast looking for deer, or on restful Door County evenings. Three other large picture windows look out to the newly created raised rock-gardens, planted with flowering trees, native perennials and literally thousands of spring bulbs. While my primary aim was to create the ultimate romantic experience for a couple, the queen sofa bed can provide sleeping for two extra guests (suitable for children for instance)...although it should be understood that although the whole place is large and spacious, there are not separate bedrooms. I wanted to create a place where guests can really spread out and enjoy the feeling of freedom and space, not only while outdoors exploring Door County, but indoors too. N.B. As this is the very first season that the house has been available for rent there are no reviews (yet!). However, my two well-established vacation rentals nearby, also on the "Green Gables" property, have been give almost entirely 5-star ratings by more than 100 groups of guests. Please check out the PLUM RETREAT, which sleeps up to 6, and BIRCH REREAT which sleeps 2-4. There is also a SECOND brand NEW vacation home at Green Gables this year: the APPLE RETREAT, a beautiful, light-filled and spacious home with full kitchen, sleeping 2-4, great for small families or 1 or 2 couples. Please explore these to read guests' positive feedback:

Plum Retreat: www.vrbo.com/1656362 (Lots of great reviews)
Birch Retreat: www.vrbo.com/1656219 (Lots of great reviews)
Apple Retreat: www.vrbo.com/2724012 (This one, like SPRUCE, is new for 2022, so no reviews yet)

I hope you'll choose Green Gables either this year or in the future. If you love gardens and are looking to truly relax, you've found the right place! It is in a superb location from which to get around Door County!


Property manager

Colin Welford
Premier Host

Languages

English

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Amenities

Kitchen
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Air conditioning
Outdoor space
Parking available
Fireplace

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House Rules

Check in after 3:00 PM
Minimum age to rent: 18
Check out before 10:30 AM
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Children

Children allowed: ages 0–17
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Events

No events allowed
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Pets

No pets allowed
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Smoking

Smoking is not permitted

Important information

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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
Host has not indicated whether there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property; consider bringing a portable detector with you on the trip
Host has not indicated whether there is a smoke detector on the property

About the area

Ephraim

Located in Ephraim, this holiday home is in a rural area and next to a golf course. The Skyway Drive-In Theatre and Historic Noble House are local landmarks, and some of the area's attractions include Pirate's Cove Adventure Golf and Egg Harbor Fun Park. Spend some time exploring the area's activities, including wildlife walks.
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Sister Bay, WI

What's nearby

  • Sister Bay Beach - 5 min drive - 3.8 km
  • Waterfront Park - 5 min drive - 3.8 km
  • Sister Bay Marina - 5 min drive - 4.1 km
  • Ephraim Public Beach - 6 min drive - 3.6 km
  • Peninsula State Park - 9 min drive - 5.7 km

Restaurants

  • ‪Skip Stone Coffee Roasters - ‬4 min drive
  • ‪Al Johnson's Swedish Restaurant and Butik - ‬5 min drive
  • ‪Wild Tomato Sister Bay - ‬4 min drive
  • ‪Wilson's Ice Cream Parlor - ‬4 min drive
  • ‪Wild Tomato Wood-fired Pizza and Grille - ‬12 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is NEW! "Spruce Retreat" is a beautiful and romantic hideway. pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

What time is check-in at NEW! "Spruce Retreat" is a beautiful and romantic hideway. ?

Check-in begins at 3:00 PM.

What time is check-out at NEW! "Spruce Retreat" is a beautiful and romantic hideway. ?

Checkout is at 10:30 AM.

Where is NEW! "Spruce Retreat" is a beautiful and romantic hideway. located?

Situated in Ephraim, this golf holiday home is within 1 mile (2 km) of Eagle Harbor and Lake Michigan. Bay Ridge Golf Course and Francis Hardy Gallery are also within 2 miles (3 km).

Reviews

10

Exceptional

Reviews are presented in chronological order, subject to a moderation process, and verified unless otherwise labelled.
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Rating 10 - Excellent. 41 out of 43 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 2 out of 43 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 0 out of 43 reviews
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Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 43 reviews

10/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

10/10

Location

10/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Doug and Janet S.

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

Valentines Retreat

Our second stay at Spruce. Wonderful amenities, very comfortable, our favorite Door County winter Retreat.
Stayed 4 nights in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Brandon F.

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

Another beautiful stay

Thanks again for another beautiful stay, we love your property!
Stayed 5 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Celia K.

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

Cozy stay with everything you need!

We had a relaxing, wonderful winter weekend at Spruce. The location is excellent, and Colin has considered every detail in order to make for a comfortable stay. Highly recommend!
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Lindsay S.

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

Awesome Place!

Highly recommend! Loves this place as it was perfect for our family!!
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

gregory v.

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

1st Anniversary

We had an amazing time 🤗
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2024

8/10 Good

Michael R.

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

Winter Spruce Gallery Crawl

Spruce is very nice. Colin, the owner, communicates very well and is very helpful. Spruce couldn’t be better located to facilitate access to the best of what Door County has to offer. We especially enjoyed the art galleries.
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

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

Spruce Retreat is a Gem!

Wonderful location, property and host!
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2023

10/10 Excellent

Marcus T.

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

Xmas weekend

Clean, great location. No issues. I would go back this summer.
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Nicole M.

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

Peaceful and quiet romantic getaway!

So warm and welcoming and very private!
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2023

10/10 Excellent

Jason D., United States

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

Family Vacation

Nice place to stay. Easy to get too and from places. Cozy and quiet.
Stayed 5 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Staci H., Milwaukee, WI

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

Anniversary Trip

Beautiful, cozy, clean location. Super comfortable furniture and bed. Felt like a home away from home.
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2023

10/10 Excellent

Aimee S.

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

Perfect weekend getaway

We loved The Spruce. The place was perfect for our stay. Very clean and spacious. The location was great for getting around Door county. We would definitely stay here again.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2023

10/10 Excellent

Steve B.

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

Fun winter get-away

Everything as advertised, host very responsive. Perfect location
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2023

10/10 Excellent

Tom P.

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

Door County Getaway

2nd time staying at this property. Everything was perfect. Love the location and the cottage is beautifully decorated and equipped. And this year's visit was perfectly timed to enjoy fall colors at their peak.
Stayed 5 nights in Oct 2023

10/10 Excellent

Hal B.

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

Spruce Retreat

Very inviting and comfortable space.... Loved the private deck, and spacious inside...
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2023

10/10 Excellent

Lindsey B.

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

Spruce getaway

Stayed here for our anniversary weekend and it was just what we wanted. Lovely, quiet, supremely comfortable. We’ll be back!
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2023

10/10 Excellent

Lois S.

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

Perfect

We had the best fall getaway with my sister and daughters at Spruce Retreat. Cozy, quaint, quiet location close to beautiful Peninsula State Park. Spruce retreat has everything you need. We had as much fun staying in as we did going out. Highly recommend for a perfect stay!
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2023

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

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

Another wonderful stay in Door County

We enjoyed our stay at Green Gables. The property is well appointed, spacious, and very clean. We love the beautiful landscaping. How perfect it will be for weddings and family gatherings. Colin is a gracious host. We had a relaxing, very comfortable time. Would definitely stay here again and again.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2023

10/10 Excellent

Jay F.

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

Absolutely wonderful 4th of July stay

My wife and I returned to Spruce Retreat for the second time this holiday weekend. Love everything about the cabin. The location is easy access to any of the Door county cities. The coziness, reading on the deck looking into the woods and gardens directly in front of us. The ease of getting around from Spruce is what makes it so wonderful. Cannot recommend this place any higher. Colin is so easy to work with.
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Victoria B.

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

Cozy Cabin Getaway

The Spruce Retreat was the perfect spot for a cozy winter vacation! The interior was larger than expected and had a comfortable cabin feel without being too rustic. The location was great as well, as it's very close to restaurants and activities but still isolated enough that we had a family of deer pass through the yard one morning! We can't wait to come back in the warmer months to take advantage of the outdoor space.
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2022

10/10 Excellent

Jan D.

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

Birthday Trip

Came up for a surprise little vacation for my husband. We loved the property! Was in the middle of all the towns. So close to everything! Colin was very helpful and the property was everything we had hoped for. Will certainly come back!
Stayed 5 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Brandon F.

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

Top notch across the board

We loved everything about our stay in the Spruce cabin. The space is beautifully appointed (the pictures don't do it justice) was perfectly clean and comfortable and was the perfect place for our family of 4. We met Colin while we he was landscaping the property - he was extremely kind and clearly takes a lot of pride in his properties. We had an amazing stay, and can't wait to come back next year!
Stayed 5 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Mary Beth G.

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

Wonderful Property

This house was SO comfortable, perfect size for 2 and adorably decorated. Very conveniently located between Fish Camp and Sisters Bay. The bed was very comfortable as well as all of the furniture. I was expecting a separate bedroom but the bed is separated only by a wall but it really works out well in this house, at least for 2 people…. The house is really one big room with a wall between the bed and the kitchen area. The views are wonderful. You are on the main road through the area but it is very quiet inside and we didn’t notice the road. I highly recommend this property and we would stay here again in a minute if we return to the area…
Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Gordon L.

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

Spruce

Cozy, comfortable and inviting.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2023

8/10 Good

Steven K., Burlington

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

Ruths Bday

everything was good
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2023

About the host

Hosted by Colin Welford

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I have owned and lived at Green Gables for about 3 years. Prior to this I was the Music Director to the award-winning musical Hamilton, in Chicago. My career has been as a conductor of major Broadway musicals, either in New York, London, Chicago or LA. (Billy Elliot, Wicked, The Who's Tommy). I was the worldwide Music Supervisor for 13 productions of The Lion King and before that, conductor of English National Ballet. Now I move rocks, plant thousands of spring bulbs and play the organ REALLY loudly at the local Ephraim Church. I'm certainly not retired, but working hard.....it's just something new and different, yet very creative. Please check out the Green Gables website (going live in early April, 2022). There you can see all four vacation homes AND the stunning new Events garden I have been building!

Why they chose this property

If you love nature, or gardens, the feeling of relaxation, or of stepping a little back in time (while still enjoying all the modern day creature comforts)then Green Gables might be for you. It's a very spacious, elegant place. Casual and yet really charming. It's bursting with color and interest, and a bit of fun, both indoor and outdoors. In terms of location, it's hard to imagine a more convenient spot in door county, situated in the quiet oasis halfway between historic Ephraim and busy Sister Bay.

Languages:

English

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