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"Plum Retreat" is spacious, warm & beautiful, and surrounded by gardens.

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Property grounds
Fridge, microwave, oven, stovetop
Outdoor dining
Smart TV, fireplace, books, stereo

Entire home

2 bedrooms2 bathroomsSleeps 6163 sq m

Popular amenities

  • Dryer
  • Parking available
  • Washer
  • Fireplace
  • Barbecue grill
  • Kitchen
The current price is AU$889
includes taxes & fees
30 July - 31 July

About this property

Entire place

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

"Plum Retreat" is spacious, warm & beautiful, and surrounded by gardens.

"Plum Retreat" is a private, and cozy-and-yet-spacious portion of an adorable cottage hiding behind an ornate garden gate, and sleeps 2-6 guests over two levels. The property is part of the picturesque "Green Gables" property in the north part of Ephraim, and is within easy walking distance to galleries, shops, mini-golf, breakfast and pizza, and a short drive from Ephraim village and the water. Green Gables itself has the flavor of a romantic bygone Americana era, and boasts beautiful manicured and award-winning gardens and additionally (in the past, and in the future!) another very large enclosed rear garden area (currently under exciting development). The property is suitable for couples or families and at night it's dark and quiet for stargazing. The house oozes feel-good charm, with lots of windows and natural light, architectural details, and plenty of space indoors and out, to play and relax in. Outside there's a fantastic patio lounge area and professional grill to enjoy, and inside a formal fireplace invites you to curl up on the sofa-bed (with an old record playing on the vintage stereo/record player)? Full kitchen, with oven, fridge, dishwasher, microwave, toaster etc. Upstairs there are two very large bedrooms (one with a king bed, the other with two queens), and there's a true queen sofa-bed downstairs. All the bedding is non-allergenic. Wi-fi, a 49" TV with cable channels, Netflix and Amazon Prime in the living room, and a washer and dryer upstairs. The space works well for families, or two small families to share, or just for a couple looking for a romantic or memorable Door County vacation. In response to COVID-19 cleaning and sanitizing will be thoroughly undertaken. Thank you!

GREEN GABLES now has FOUR great vacation rentals set within a gorgeous acre-and-a half of lush gardens! Please visit the other three listings...

In addition to THIS listing ( "Plum Retreat") please check the nearby (and also private) "Birch" Retreat, listed as VRBO # 1656219. "Birch" sleeps up to 4 people (2 in one king bed and a further 2 in a queen sofa bed). For large parties, booking both Plum and Birch together is an option that would provide a truly wonderful and flexible experience. Two other NEW vacation rentals have just been listed for 2022. VRBO listing 2724012 is a spacious gorgeous home with full kitchen for 2-4, and VRBO listing 2798225 is a stunning romantic lodge-style retreat that is truly special. Ideal for a couple, though there's also a sofa bed too. Please check them out!

Property manager

Colin Welford

Languages

English

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Property amenities

Beach

  • Beach towels

Internet

  • Available in the house: WiFi

Parking and transport

  • Car required
  • Parking on site

Kitchen

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Cookware, dishware, and utensils
  • Dishwasher
  • Electric kettle
  • Hob
  • Ice maker
  • Microwave
  • Oven
  • Paper towels
  • Refrigerator
  • Spices
  • Toaster

Dining

  • Dining table

Bedrooms

  • 2 bedrooms
  • Bedsheets provided
  • Sofa bed

Bathroom

  • 1.5 bathrooms
  • Bathtub
  • Hair dryer
  • Shampoo
  • Shower
  • Soap
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels provided

Living spaces

  • Dining table
  • Fireplace
  • Living room
  • Separate dining area

Entertainment

  • Books
  • Games
  • Smart TV with cable/satellite channels
  • Stereo

Outdoor areas

  • Barbecue grill
  • Fenced yard
  • Garden
  • Outdoor furniture
  • Patio

Laundry

  • Laundry facilities
  • Washing machine

Comfort

  • Air conditioning
  • Heating

Pets

  • No pets allowed

Suitability/Accessibility

  • Smoke-free property

Services and conveniences

  • Iron/ironing board
  • Safe

Location highlights

  • In a rural location
  • In a village
  • Near a health/beauty spa
  • Near the marina
  • On a lake

Things to do

  • Birdwatching nearby
  • Ecotours nearby
  • Fishing nearby
  • Golfing nearby
  • Hiking/biking trails nearby
  • Horseback riding nearby
  • Hunting nearby
  • Kayaking nearby
  • Motor boating nearby
  • Mountain biking nearby
  • Sailing nearby
  • Scuba diving nearby
  • Swimming nearby
  • Water skiing nearby
  • Wildlife walks 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)
  • First aid kit
  • Fire extinguisher
  • Deadbolt lock

General

  • Garden
  • Unit size: 1,750 square feet

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Exterior

"Birch Retreat" - cuteness and elegance combined!

  • Kitchen
  • Air conditioning
  • Outdoor space
  • Parking available
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Policies

Check-in

Check-in time starts at 3:00 PM
Minimum check-in age - 18

Check-out

Check-out before 10:30 AM
Contactless check-out

Special check-in instructions

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

Pets

Pets not allowed

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
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
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 transport to and from this property

Property is also known as

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About the area

Map
Ephraim, WI

What's nearby

  • Sister Bay Beach - 5 min drive - 4.4 km
  • Waterfront Park - 5 min drive - 4.4 km
  • Sister Bay Marina - 6 min drive - 4.7 km
  • Ephraim Public Beach - 6 min drive - 3.6 km
  • Peninsula State Park Golf Course - 10 min drive - 5.8 km

Getting around

  • Green Bay, WI (GRB-Austin Straubel Intl.) - 90 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Skip Stone Coffee Roasters - ‬5 min drive
  • ‪Al Johnson's Swedish Restaurant and Butik - ‬5 min drive
  • ‪Wild Tomato Sister Bay - ‬5 min drive
  • ‪Wilson's Ice Cream Parlor - ‬5 min drive
  • ‪Wild Tomato Wood-fired Pizza and Grille - ‬13 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is "Plum Retreat" is spacious, warm & beautiful, and surrounded by gardens. pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

How much does it cost to stay at "Plum Retreat" is spacious, warm & beautiful, and surrounded by gardens.?

As of 22 July 2025, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at "Plum Retreat" is spacious, warm & beautiful, and surrounded by gardens. on 30 July 2025 start from AU$888.96, including 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 for more accurate prices.

What time is check-in at "Plum Retreat" is spacious, warm & beautiful, and surrounded by gardens.?

Check-in begins at 3:00 PM.

What time is check-out at "Plum Retreat" is spacious, warm & beautiful, and surrounded by gardens.?

Checkout is at 10:30 AM.

Where is "Plum Retreat" is spacious, warm & beautiful, and surrounded by gardens. located?

Situated on a lake, this holiday home is within 1 mi (2 km) of Eagle Harbor and Lake Michigan. Bay Ridge Golf Course and Francis Hardy Gallery are also within 2 miles (3 km).

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Reviews

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Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 71 out of 72 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 1 out of 72 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 0 out of 72 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 72 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 72 reviews

10/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Staff & service

10/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Justin T.

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

Great location extremely clean

2nd time we have been here . Great spot .
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2022

10/10 Excellent

Jim J., Boulder, CO

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

Amazing stay in Door County

The Plum is a wonderful place to stay with great features. We celebrated a birthday and had more than enough room for family and friends.. Colin took amazing care of us and we loved everything about our stay.
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2020

10/10 Excellent

Cara K.

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

Fabulous

Highly recommend. The most beautiful flower gardens surround.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Shelley H.

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

Girls getaway

Very spacious! Nice location! Quiet and zen, nice outdoor space.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2023

10/10 Excellent

mary r.

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

Girls/ Birthday Weekend

Cozy, quaint, relaxing. 4days of eating at great restaurants, beautiful sights. The kitchen had everything needed, fireplace was wonderful to end our day. Beds were comfortable and beautiful grounds.
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2023

10/10 Excellent

Julia G.

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

Great place!

Plum Retreat was a great place to stay. Clean, welcoming, full of amenities and comfort. Beautiful gardens. Unlike lots of rentals, this is larger than the photos show. We’ll be back!
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

Tom G.

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

Door County Stay

This rental was clean, comfortable, and up kept. It was a very good and centralized location. Colin was very easy to work with and will rent from him again, when we get back up to Door County!
Stayed 2 nights in May 2023

10/10 Excellent

Stephanie M.

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

Great stay!

Our stay was wonderful. Great central location, the property was clean and a good fit for our family. Colin, the owner, is very nice and thoughtful. The grounds are beautiful! We would certainly stay again. The full bathroom upstairs is shared with doors between the two bedrooms, but since the sinks are in the bedrooms it worked out great for us, and there’s a half bath on the first floor. It was a really great stay - we loved it. Thank you Colin!
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Christina T., Cedarburg, IL

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

Perfect getaway!

Love this property! Very spacious yet felt cozy. Had everything we needed and then some. Nice, central location yet quiet and peaceful. Loved having a washer and dryer available. Owner was super responsive and helpful. We will most definitely return!
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2020

10/10 Excellent

Danielle B.

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

Loved it!!

We stayed in the plum house and it was so nice. Even better than the photos. We stayed in winter and it was lovely..would go back and stay in the summer time..I imagine the gardens are amazing. Great place to stay and great experience with the owner. Thank you !!
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2023

10/10 Excellent

Matt N.

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

As Adevertised

We picked this property over all others available based on location and uniformly high ratings. Very central location that made it easy to get to all planned activities between Newport, Penninsula Park and Baileys Harbor. Very clean and comfortable accommodations. Very helpful and responsive host/owner. We highly recommend to others.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Kurt P.

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

Beautiful!

My wife walked in the house and said, "This place is beautiful." We had a wonderful stay. The house was clean and well lit. The outside was nicely decorated with flowers. We couldn't have asked for a better vacation. We hope to make it back next year.
Stayed 5 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Kelly S.

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

A Rental You Can Call "Home"

We can't say enough about our delightful stay at the Plum Retreat! It was spacious but cozy and homey and allowed our ladies group to have a place to call "home" on our weekend away from our families. Comfy beds, amenities (like facial wipes, coffee and creamers), cozy fireplace, and its own Netflix account are just some of the extras that we so appreciated. Host Colin is personable and very responsive via message or phone. What a gem of a VRBO!
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2023

10/10 Excellent

Matthew A.

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

Just what we were looking for

Green Gables is picture perfect on the outside and full of charm on the inside. Little touches made it a lot of fun like the record player, embroidered peacock at the top of the stairs, and great patio set. The table was large enough for our group to enjoy meals as well as crafts at. We were happy at how clean the house was and we also had a surprise treat to visit with Colin who is a wonderful host. Can’t wait to go back!!
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2020

10/10 Excellent

Lori Z.

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

Charming!!!

Plum Retreat was spacious and immaculate. Colin emailed the check in code a few days prior to arrival and entering the unit was so easy. It was a pleasant surprise to be greeted with fresh flower arrangements from the garden! Some special touches in addition to coffee pods and a well stocked kitchen were a bag of ice in the freezer and half and half pods in the frig, air freshener in the bathroom. The primary bed was super comfortable, Wi-Fi worked fast, the furnishings in the living room were also very comfortable. Nice outdoor seating and a beautiful garden to explore. Loved our stay and look forward to returning.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2023

10/10 Excellent

Carmeline M.

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

The House at Green Gables does not disappoint!

We very much enjoyed our stay at The House at Green Gables. The house was sparkling clean and very well maintained. Colin took care of EVERY detail; everything we needed was there! The house is beautifully decorated and the gardens are lovely. We’ve stayed at other VRBO properties but felt most comfortable in this house. Our only regret is that our stay was not longer. When we return to Door County, we will definitely seek out this property again. Colin is very responsive and is dedicated to making your stay perfect. Thank you, Colin for helping us make our Door County trip memorable!
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2019

8/10 Good

Michelle Z.

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

Fun Wedding Weekend

The house was very nice. It was clean, just a couple minor suggestions. The coffee maker was difficult to use, it worked twice - eventually but not the third time we tried to use it. I would suggest purchasing a coffee maker with a pot and single cup. Also, the tv worked fine but we could not get any local news channels or sports, namely the Badger game. It was not a big issue but.....
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Dhrumil S.

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

Awesome stay in Ephraim!

We were a bit nervous booking this place since it was a new listing and the 0 reviews the timing of booking. But the pictures looked great and we decided to take the risk as we had never been to Door County. The rental turned out to be a perfect size for our family of 5 with 3 kids ages 9, 6 and 2. The house was very clean and had some great little touches from the owner....some coffee, little treats from Door County waiting for us. The rooms were very spacious and worked out great. We weren't sure how sharing 1 full bathroom would work, but it turned out just fine. Will definitely keep this house in mind for future visits to Door County. Thanks Colin! Dhrumil & ElisaBeth
Stayed 5 nights in Jul 2019

10/10 Excellent

Nikhil S.

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

Exceeded expectations

With this property, what you see is what you get (and more). Conveniently located and closer to both Sister Bay and Ephraim, our favorite towns in Door County, this property oozes charm as soon you drive in to park your car and lay your eyes on the over-hanging shrubs and flowers. The idyllic gardens are colorful and radiate a quintessential British charm. There is a huge, fenced in side-yard where you can kick a ball or throw a Frisbee. The interior is expertly decorated, colorful and allows so much natural lighting. I think Colin takes great pride in what he has done with the property and that it is important for him that his guests have the best of times at his property. I wish him all the best and I hope everyone who stays here enjoys it as much as we did.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2019

10/10 Excellent

PJ J.

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

Plum Cottage, Door County

Wonderful place to stay. The patio and gardens are very pleasant, and being expanded (so we'll need to return). Felt like I was in a spacious manor, yet had all the modern conveniences. Ultimately, this is a place to decompress + venture out into Door County.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Andrew B.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Sarah F.

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

Perfect place

Beautiful retreat! Owner was super available with any questions. Perfect location - outdoor space is beautiful. Highly recommend!
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Nicole V.

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

Beautiful property!

Plum Retreat was perfect for our stay in the Door County area with our family. Very spacious for the 6 of us, meticulously clean and extremely comfortable furniture/beds! The gardens are beautiful and we wish we would’ve had more time to stay and just enjoy being at the property. The host was readily available, although we didn’t have a single issue with our stay. We will definitely stay here again on a return trip.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Donna M.

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

Relaxation

Had a great fun time catching up with each other, shopping and eating tasty food!!
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2023

10/10 Excellent

Nancy H.

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

Wonderful stay

Enjoyed a comfortable and cozy stay! Lots of attention to details, including labels on light switches and kitchen drawers. Unit was quiet and clean. Great location! Thanks, Colin!
Stayed 4 nights in Jan 2023