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Mid June to early July the sun sets over the water

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Exceptional

3 bedrooms1+ bathroomSleeps 6111 sq m

Popular amenities

Washer

Barbecue grill

Kitchen

Air conditioning

Fireplace

Dryer

Check-in time

4:00 PM

Check-out time

10:00 AM

Explore the area

Ephraim, WI

Water Street Gallery1 min walk
Eagle Harbor3 min walk
Ephraim Public Beach7 min walk
Green Bay, WI (GRB-Austin Straubel Intl.)106 min drive

Most relevant reviews

10/10 Excellent

We had a great 2 night stay just in time to see the peak fall colors! The house was exactly as expected and very well ke...

Sarah M.

Oct 26, 2023

Rooms & beds

3 bedrooms (sleeps 6)

Bedroom 1

1 Queen Bed

Bedroom 2

1 Queen Bed

Bedroom 3

1 Queen Bed

1 bathroom, 1 half bathroom

Bathroom 1

Toilet

Bathroom 1

Toilet · Shower only

Spaces

Deck or patio

Kitchen

Dining Area

About this property

Homestead Rental. Relax in Ephraim. Convenient Home in center of village.

A vacation invitation to you! Enjoy a relaxing time at the Homestead Rental.
The calendar is open. We do one payment but will divide into two payments if you ask. Look forward to hearing from you!
Email us with any questions.
The Homestead rental is conveniently located just up a side street from the
harbor in the historic center of the Village of Ephraim. A welcome basket of goodies awaits your arrival.
The three bedroom ranch style home
sleeps up to 6 people including infants &
children in the count and has a view of Eagle Harbor from the front picture window and front patio. Each bedroom has a Queen Bed.
There is a full bath with walk-in shower and a half bath. Towels & bed linens are provided and beds are made for you.
The Kitchen includes a flat top stove, refrigerator, dishwasher, microwave,
10-12 cup coffee maker, crock-pot, plates, cups, glasses, silverware and cookware. The compact washer/dryer is off the kitchen. We provide 4 pods/4 dryer sheets.
Living room has flat screen TV, a TV stand with electric fireplace, couch, chairs, and games.
The Homestead includes WIFI and Smart TV with Roku.
There is a bike rack outside (bring your lock) and only 2 parking spots. No parking for trailers of any size. Front outside patio includes chairs, table and gas grill. No outdoor fire pit, open flame, allowed in the yard & patio.
Front yard use only.
You may use the dock across from Water Street Inn for watching beautiful sunsets, sunbathing and just relaxing. You may use the pool at Water Street Inn, but need to bring your own towels.
It is just a short walk to the family friendly Ephraim Public Beach or to historic Wilson's Ice Cream Parlor.
We are also found on Facebook under Homestead Rental.

From mid-June through August, we rent weekly, Saturday to Saturday. Spring and Fall we have a 3 night minimum. This year there are rare 2night stays. Check the calendar or email homestead3037rental@gmail.com.
A Ring Camera faces the parking area and front yard to keep you safe. New in 2023 is a furnace and central air conditioning.

We send a code for you to get in the front door of the Homestead Rental the week before you arrive.
Quiet hours: 10pm-7am

The Homestead Rental house and grounds are non-smoking and no pets.

Village of Ephraim Short Term Rental (STR) Permit #: STR-016-2023

For whatever reason you are coming, the Homestead Rental is centrally located to all the activities Door County has to offer.
*State & County parks for hiking, biking, climbing the tower & enjoying nature
*Boat ride tours & Rentals
*Trolley Tours
*Art galleries, gift shops, antique’s & resale stores
*Plays & Music venues
*Wineries & Breweries
*Did I mention food? Restaurants/food trucks with indoor & outdoor seating, ice cream in every town & a wide variety for everyone’s taste buds.
Come and visit us in Door County,
Ephraim, WI.

Property manager

Diane J

Premier Host

Languages

English

Amenities

Kitchen

Washer

Dryer

Free WiFi

Air conditioning

Outdoor space

Kitchen

Washer

Dryer

Free WiFi

House Rules

Check in after 4:00 PM

Minimum age to rent: 25

Check out before 10:00 AM

Children

Children allowed: ages 0–17

Events

No events allowed

Pets

No pets 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

On-site parties or group events are strictly prohibited

Host has indicated that there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property

Host has indicated that there is a smoke detector on the property

Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher, a first aid kit and a deadlock

We should mention

A car is required for transport to and from this property

About the area

Ephraim

This holiday home is located in Ephraim. The area's natural beauty can be seen at Lake Michigan and Peninsula State Park. Pirate's Cove Adventure Golf and Egg Harbor Fun Park are also worth visiting. Make sure you get close to the area's animals with activities such as game walks and birdwatching.

Ephraim, WI

What's nearby

Water Street Gallery - 1 min walk
Eagle Harbor - 3 min walk
Ephraim Public Beach - 7 min walk
Peninsula State Park - 19 min walk
Peninsula State Park Golf Course - 2 min drive

Getting around

Green Bay, WI (GRB-Austin Straubel Intl.) - 106 min drive

Restaurants

‪Al Johnson's Swedish Restaurant and Butik - ‬9 min drive
‪Wilson's Ice Cream Parlor - ‬8 min walk
‪Boathouse on the Bay - ‬9 min drive
‪Blue Horse Beach Cafe - ‬8 min drive
‪Wild Tomato Sister Bay - ‬8 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Homestead Rental. Relax in Ephraim. Convenient Home in center of village. pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

What time is check-in at Homestead Rental. Relax in Ephraim. Convenient Home in center of village.?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Homestead Rental. Relax in Ephraim. Convenient Home in center of village.?

Checkout is at 10:00 AM.

Where is Homestead Rental. Relax in Ephraim. Convenient Home in center of village. located?

Situated in Ephraim, this holiday home is steps away from Water Street Gallery and Lake Michigan. Eagle Harbor and Ephraim Public Beach are also within 10 minutes.

Exceptional

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10/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

10/10

Location

10/10

Listing accuracy

10/10 Excellent

Kathy L.

17 June 2024

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

Homey and comfortable

What a lovely stay we had. Diane was so responsive and easy to work with. Our stay was comfortable and relaxing. Everything we needed was there in the home. Clean and tidy, close to everything. A note and welcome gift, too. A great place to stay!

Stayed 5 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Julie C.

9 June 2024

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

Perfect

If you want a nice and quiet stay and very comfortable with great parking and overall great place this is it

Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Melinda G.

28 May 2024

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

Perfect

The location was perfect. Great access point, centrally located. Beautiful view. Home was extremely clean, great space, host Diane did a wonderful job communicating and left some really nice gifts and touches for us as guests! I would book again.

Stayed 3 nights in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

Sarah M.

26 Oct 2023

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

Great location, very clean and cute home

We had a great 2 night stay just in time to see the peak fall colors! The house was exactly as expected and very well kept. We were welcomed with a basket of goodies and a personal note from Diane and Larry. House had lake views and was in a nice spot. Highly recommend!!

Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2023

10/10 Excellent

James K.

11 Sept 2023

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

Great home base for exploring Door County

The Homestead Rental in Ephraim was a great central location for exploring all Door County has to offer. It was the perfect size for my wife and I and the two other couples (friends) we were traveling with. When we arrived, it was great that the lights were left on for us, so we didn't need to hunt for light switches right away. We were surprised and really appreciated the welcome gift of snacks and Door County cookbooks. Having access to the dock and gazebo for watching sunsets was great. Sitting and relaxing on the patio was wonderful each evening. While the building seem a bit older, it was well kept and clean. The WiFi worked great and we all appreciated the abundance of hot water. Will definitely consider staying here again on our next visit to Door County.

Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2023

10/10 Excellent

Carol H.

24 July 2023

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

Friends Getaway

We really enjoyed our stay. The house was very clean and comfortable and provided for our needs. So thoughtful of Diane and Larry to leave a gift basket. We would definitely recommend this house as an inviting place to stay in a quiet area within walking distance to the water and to restaurants.

Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

hans j.

2 June 2023

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

quiet neighborhood

It was a quiet place/neighborhood so that was nice. The home was clean and as advertised. We liked it a lot and would certainly stay there again...and plan to!

Stayed 5 nights in May 2023

10/10 Excellent

Tim W.

3 Oct 2022

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

Highly Recommend

We had a great experience at this cottage. We are already looking forward to booking in the future!

Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2022

10/10 Excellent

Mindy H.

22 Sept 2022

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

Great Experience

I booked this property for my in-laws and they said it was well-stocked, in a great location, neat, clean, and comfortable. They also enjoyed the welcome basket with little snacks and goodies!

Stayed 6 nights in Sep 2022

10/10 Excellent

Mark E.

10 Sept 2022

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

Great little house

The three bedrooms each with a queen bed did it for us, as did the location. Everything we needed in the house. Peaceful patio and so centrally located in Ephraim. Will be back.

Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2022

8/10 Good

Michelle W.

2 Sept 2022

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

Late summer get away

The house was nice. The updated bathroom with big shower was great. The house was also centrally located for the activities and stuff that we wanted to do & see! Thanks again!!😊

Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2022

10/10 Excellent

Amanda C.

13 Aug 2022

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

End of Summer Family Vacation

Wow! What a wonderful time we had in Ephraim. The home was cozy, clean, and close to the water. A beautiful view from the front room window. We will definitely be going back! Thank you Diane and Larry!

Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2022

10/10 Excellent

DAWN P.

23 July 2022

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

FANTASTIC SPACE, FANTASTIC PLACE!!

Our family has come to Door Co a number of times over the years; however, we knew we didn’t want to have a hotel/condo with our adult children staying with us. We found this home available thru VRBO & the hostess stayed in touch throughout. We got to Ephraim later than we had planned but Diane had left snacks & a welcome letter which was so appreciated at that time in the evening. Every room was spacious, the kitchen had plenty of room for any cooking we did & there was plenty of seating in the living room when we wound down at night. It was unusually warm during our stay so the individual A/C units were great! Our family truly enjoyed our stay & highly recommend this property to anyone considering it!!

Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2022

10/10 Excellent

Anne G., Allegany, NY

3 July 2022

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

Perfect location

The Homestead home was perfect for our family week in Door County. The rooms were all a good size to fit 6 adults and one baby. Although there is no dining room, we managed to eat 2 dinners in the kitchen area. We really enjoyed eating on the patio and cooking a few meals on the grill. The highlight each evening was walking down to the dock to watch the sunset or walking to Wilson’s for an ice cream! The location is centrally located to visit the small towns and the State Park.

Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2022

10/10 Excellent

Stephanie R.

14 June 2022

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

Great Experience

We wanted a vrbo since we have a 3.5 year old and an 11 month old so they each had their own room and we had a kitchen to prepare meals and snacks for them. The house was clean and comfortable and we enjoyed our experience! This location does not have infant sleep accommodations so we brought the pack n’ play tor our littlest one to sleep in, not something I thought about until after booking so just an fyi!

Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2022

10/10 Excellent

Leslie W.

31 May 2022

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

Lovely place to stay in Ephraim

Lovely, comfortable home with scenic walks along the shoreline of the beautiful town of Ephraim.

Stayed 4 nights in May 2022

10/10 Excellent

mary kay m.

24 Oct 2021

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

Beautiful house in Ephraim close to the beach and shops

We were very pleased with our stay at this very well kept and cozy home. The hosts obviously have taken very good care of the home and have made nice updates. We were 2 blocks from the beach and from really nice stores. We will definitely return next year! Thanks Diane and Larry!

Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2021

10/10 Excellent

Christine W., Germantown, WI

26 Sept 2021

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

Great location and comfortable cabin

Very much enjoyed our stay in this comfortable cabin, with a beautiful view. Love all of the updates. Hope to return again.

Stayed 5 nights in Sep 2021

10/10 Excellent

Janna b., Madison WI

21 Sept 2021

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

Great location

This house was super cozy, very clean and in a wonderful location. We loved being able to see the water from the living room and the history of the house and area was so fun to read about from the owners.

Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2021

10/10 Excellent

Margaret Z.

10 Sept 2021

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

Wonderful place to stay!

We really enjoyed our stay and felt welcomed. This property is well cared for and you feel like you are a guest in someone’s home-not staying in a rental property.

Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2021

10/10 Excellent

Jeremy L.

14 Aug 2021

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

Family Trip

We had a great trip. The house was in a great location and perfect for our family of five with 3 young children.

Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2021

10/10 Excellent

douglas b., Libertyville

4 Aug 2021

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Summer 2021

Older home but comfortable and great location. View of the Bay for morning coffee. Beach just down the road

Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2021

10/10 Excellent

Mary S., Green Bay USA

31 July 2021

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

Great place!

This is a lovely place. It is very clean and has everything you need to be comfortable. The water view is great. I really enjoyed the view while having my morning coffee!

Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2021

10/10 Excellent

Leslie K.

18 July 2021

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

Great house in a great town

This house is owned and managed by people who were born into the hospitality of Door County. They know how to treat guests and how to keep accommodations operating smoothly. This was a treat to have a comfortable home and a lovely water view of Eagle Harbor.

Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2021

10/10 Excellent

Rebecca S.

19 June 2021

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

Excellent property and perfect location

Property was perfectly clean, and the owners were very thoughtful in providing us with everything we needed.

Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2021

About the host

Hosted by Diane J

This home has been in our family since it was first built in 1950 by my Grandparents. We have been updating the home every year since 2016.
My husband and I are full time residents who live 2 miles away and are available for any spur of the moment concerns. Our love of Door County keeps us here Year-round although we do travel to see our grandchildren in the winter.

Why they chose this property

Our comfortable rental home is right in the middle of the historic district in Ephraim. By car we are also centrally located on the peninsula to beaches, wineries, trolley tours, outdoor activities, and all the breathtaking scenery in Door County. Off the main Highway you can relax and still be close to everything going on.

What makes this property unique

The Homestead is one of the few rental homes in downtown Ephraim with private shore and pier access just a short walk away. The sunsets are breathtaking. We also have use of a pool, but you must bring your own towels. The Ephraim Public Beach is 2 blocks away. It is the cleanest, safest, family friendly sand beach in Door County. Historic Wilson's Ice Cream Parlor is a block away.