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Overview of NEW! A truly pretty, spacious home - for 1 or 2 couples, or a small family.

Reviews
10 out of 10 Exceptional
1 bedroom1+ bathroomSleeps 41400 sq ft

Popular amenities

  • KitchenKitchenKitchen
  • Air conditioningAir conditioningAir conditioning

Explore the area

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Sister Bay, WI
  • Popular LocationEagle Harbor17 min walk
  • Popular LocationSister Bay Marina5 min drive
  • Popular LocationEphraim Public Beach6 min drive
  • AirportGreen Bay, WI (GRB-Austin Straubel Intl.)96 min drive

Rooms & beds

1 bedroom (sleeps 4)

Common area 1

1 Double Futon

Common area 1

1 King Bed

1 bathroom, 1 half bathroom

Bathroom 1

Bathtub or shower · Toilet

Bathroom 2

Toilet

Spaces

Porch or lanai
Kitchen
Separate dining area

About this property

NEW! A truly pretty, spacious home - for 1 or 2 couples, or a small family.

The APPLE RETREAT is one of two brand new listings. I spent most of 2021 renovating in order to create a fantastic, elegant and charming place to enjoy in all seasons. A private entrance leads to three over-sized rooms, a very large living room with beamed 14-ft cathedral ceiling, all with great windows and light. The living room TV has AmazonPrime, Hulu, Cable etc, and there are also some board games, books etc. A dining-room/kitchen with table for six and a large kitchen island complements the beautiful full kitchen, with microwave, dishwasher, oven and fridge/freezer. Finally there's a very spacious bedroom with King Bed and luxury linens, with closet space and en suite bathroom (with tub/shower combo). The home also has a separate powder room. Outside, there is a pretty, enclosed private covered porch immediately outside the dining area, separated from it by three large picture windows. Great for relaxing outside on the evenings. In the daytimes, light streams into the living room and dining areas, making the place feel spacious and relaxed. This impression of space is greatly enhanced by the cathedral ceilings in both the living and dining rooms - rising to 14 feet at their peak. Most of the floors are in an elegant wood finish; the bedroom is carpeted. The house sleeps up to 4: That is: 2 in the King bed, and then a high-end Queen sofa-bed in the living room provides sleeping for 2 more when needed. Rather than creating additional smaller bedrooms, I decided to keep the place generous in proportion, so that guests can really spread out and not feel cramped. The landscaping round the house and in the whole Green Gables complex is almost an obsession for me, and continually a work in progress! - and is already quite stunning. For instance, I planted over 30,000 spring bulbs at Green Gables by hand last Fall! As this is an absolutely new listing it has no reviews as yet, and is priced competitively.

My two well-established and available vacation rentals nearby (also on the Green Gables property) have been give almost entirely 5-star ratings by more than 100 groups of guests, and you can read these at the links below. These are the PLUM RETREAT, which sleeps up to 6, and BIRCH REREAT which sleeps up to 4. Finally, a second NEW vacation home at Green Gables this year is the SPRUCE RETREAT, a richly furnished, colorful and spacious home, with full kitchen, sleeping 2-4; great for a couple's romantic getaway, or for a young family. Please explore these to read guests' positive feedback, and discover all that "Green Gables" has to offer.

Plum Retreat: www.vrbo.com/1656362 (Lots of great reviews)
Birch Retreat: www.vrbo.com/1656219 (Lots of great reviews)
Spruce Retreat: www.vrbo.com/2708225 (This one, like APPLE, 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! Its location is perfect from which to get around Door County!

Property manager

Colin Welford
Premier Host
Premier Host

Languages

English

Amenities

Kitchen
Air conditioning

House Rules

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

Children

Children allowed: ages 0-17

Events

No events allowed

Pets

No pets allowed

Smoking

Smoking is not permitted

Damage and incidentals

You will be responsible for any damage to the rental property caused by you or your party during your stay.

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 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 neighborhood

Ephraim

Located in Ephraim, this vacation home is in a rural area. Francis Hardy Gallery and Frykman Studio Gallery are cultural highlights, and some of the area's activities can be experienced at Bay Ridge Golf Course and Pirate's Cove Adventure Golf. Be sure to check out the area's animals with activities such as game walks and birdwatching.
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Sister Bay, WI

What's nearby

  • Eagle Harbor - 17 min walk
  • Sister Bay Beach - 5 min drive
  • Sister Bay Marina - 5 min drive
  • Ephraim Public Beach - 6 min drive
  • Peninsula State Park - 9 min drive

Getting around

  • Green Bay Austin Straubel Intl. Airport (GRB) - 97 min drive

Restaurants

  • Al Johnson's Swedish Restaurant and Butik - 5 min drive
  • Wilson's Ice Cream Parlor - 4 min drive
  • Boathouse on the Bay - 5 min drive
  • Blue Horse Beach Cafe - 13 min drive
  • Wild Tomato Sister Bay - 4 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is NEW! A truly pretty, spacious home - for 1 or 2 couples, or a small family. pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

What time is check-in at NEW! A truly pretty, spacious home - for 1 or 2 couples, or a small family.?

Check-in begins at 3:00 PM.

What time is check-out at NEW! A truly pretty, spacious home - for 1 or 2 couples, or a small family.?

Check-out is at 10:30 AM.

Where is NEW! A truly pretty, spacious home - for 1 or 2 couples, or a small family. located?

Situated in a rural location, this vacation 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 mi (3 km).

Reviews

10

Exceptional

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10/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

10/10

Location

10/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Michele P., United States

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Thanksgiving
Lovely stay
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2023

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Excellent stay in beautiful Green Gables
Fantastic place to stay in Door County. Restful, clean, and beautiful accommodation. Will return soon.
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2023

10/10 Excellent

Christina S.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Excellent Stay!
The Apple Retreat is a spacious and very well appointed stay in Door County. The unit itself is very large, with a full dining room, enormous kitchen with a center island, very large bedroom and living room. All of the furniture is comfortable and there are plenty of linens available. There is a full bath in the bedroom and a half bath off of the kitchen. The kitchen has all of the amenities you could hope for in a temporary stay. The outdoor landscaping is absolutely beautiful and Colin is continually adding on more. The location is excellent for anywhere you might want to visit in Door County, very easily accessible to shops and restaurants as well as local sights. Despite being somewhat close to a major road, the inside is quiet and peaceful. We recommend it highly and hope to stay there again in the future!
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2023

10/10 Excellent

Betzy J.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Apple Retreat
Plenty of space, grounds are beautiful, host is very responsive. Great location, near everything.
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2023

10/10 Excellent

Michelle O.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Cozy
Our first time and not our last. Beautiful property with plenty of comforts of home. My one and only complaint is the sunken-in king mattress with coils poking us. Easy fix and should be high on the list of things to do.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2023

About the host

Hosted by Colin Welford

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