Experience True Door County Charm! | Cottage in Ephraim

10.0 (33 Reviews) |   3 Bedrooms  1 Bathroom  6 Guests
Ephraim Cottage | Experience True Door County Charm!

3 Bedroom Cottage in Ephraim

Experience true Door County charm in this recently renovated, inviting home owned by one of Ephraim’s founding families. The Thorp family history dates back to the 1850s with the founding of the Village by Reverend Iverson. Family owned for over 60 years, BD, the owner, grew up in this lovingly cared for home. The immaculate interior has a master bedroom with king bed, nautical themed bedroom with queen bed, and country-cottage ambiance in the third bedroom with a double bed. The bathroom boasts a new large walk-in shower with safety rail. Newly updated kitchen comes fully equipped and the home also has a laundry room with washer and dryer. Central air will make your stay more comfortable on those hottest summer days. Large landscaped yard with mature trees, picnic table, Adirondack chairs and hammock.
*Turnover is Sunday during the peak season*
** No Camper or Boat parking at any time. Contact the local township for information on public overnight parking **
Accommodations
Fully Stocked Kitchen
46' LED TV
Cable
DVD
High Speed Wireless Internet
Charcoal Grill
Cental Air Conditioning
Washer & Dryer
Guest Comments 2019:
June 2019
We had a lovely time at your home. My three boys and I loved exploring and being connected to a nature landscape in a way we aren’t able to in the city. Your home was a safe and inviting space for our family, thank you!
July 2019
We had another wonderful stay at the Thorp House! Thank you so much for your hospitality and for recommending Wilson’s Ice Cream Parlor and Fika Coffee and Bakery- loved them both! We are planning on coming back next year!
July 2019
Clean, comfortable and well equipped. We had another great week at the BD Thorp House. Thank you for your hospitality and concern. We especially appreciated your visit during the storm to make sure we were comfortable and ready.
July 2019
BD- You did it again! Your careful planning, generosity, and gracious hospitality made you our vacation hero! Were looking forward to our 5th visit soon. Were very grateful!
August 2019
This is our second year staying at this house and was just as wonderful as last time. We played outside in the huge yard everyday and I snuck in a nap in the hammock. It is such a warm and homey place. Thank you so much for all of the hospitality. Thank you for recommending the Old Post Office, we will be going back for breakfast. We are very sad to see our vacation end and we are counting the days until we come back next year. Thank you again.
September 2019
Thank you for another wonderful stay at your home! This is the second time my husband and I brought my mother and aunt to stay at your home. Everything was perfect! You thought of every detail. We look forward to staying again!
September 2019
Once again, thank you so much for letting us use your wonderful home. 5 years now and hope to keep coming back. Nice talking to you BD.
October 2019
We love this place! Our second visit and we intend to make it more. Thank you so much BD for all your wonderful accommodations! We especially love the local artwork.
October 2019
Thank you for the beautiful stay. Loved the house and the yard. Perfect spot for the fall colors. We saw several deer from the living window. Mom and I had a great time.
October 2019
Thank you for this wonderful home! Slept like babies! This home was spotless and we had a perfect weekend.

Experience True Door County Charm! is located in Ephraim. Experience True Door County Charm! provides accommodation, featuring Laundry, Child Friendly, Security/Safety, among other amenities. This Cottage features Laundry, Child Friendly, Security/Safety, to make your stay a comfortable one.

Experience True Door County Charm! has 3 Bedrooms , 1 Bathroom, and max occupancy of 6 people. The minimum rental for this property is 1 nights, but this can change depending on the season you plan on staying. Previous guests have given good rated it, and VRBO labeled it a top-rated Cottage because of the excellent services rendered by the owner or manager of this Cottage, and has consistently provided great experiences for their guests. Most families or guests that use it recommend it to their friends and some of them are repeat guests. Cottage has a friendly neighborhood, and the Ephraim has interesting places to visit. If you want to learn more about the Cottage in Ephraim, such as places to visit and things to do nearby, you can check below to learn more.

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Amenities

Air Conditioner
Parking
TV
Balcony/Terrace
Security/Safety
Sports/Activities
Bedding/Linens
Wellness Facilities
Fireplace/Heating
Entertainment
Barbecue/Outdoor Cooking
Child Friendly
Internet
Kitchen
Laundry

Facility Overview

Air Conditioner
  • Heating
  • Air conditioning
Bathrooms
  • Towels provided
  • Shower
  • Hair dryer
  • 1 bathroom
Bedroom
  • Bed sheets provided
  • 3 bedrooms
  • Living room
Kitchen
  • Microwave
  • Oven
  • Toaster
  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Cookware/dishes/utensils
  • Refrigerator
  • Stovetop
Laundry
  • Washing machine and dryer
  • Near laundromat
  • Laundry facilities
Parking
  • Onsite parking
  • Car recommended
Pet Friendly
  • No pets allowed
Accessibility
  • Smoke-free property
Activities
  • Birdwatching nearby
  • Sailing nearby
  • Windsurfing nearby
  • Golf nearby
  • Water skiing nearby
  • Tennis on site
  • Water tubing nearby
  • Winery tours nearby
  • Fishing nearby
  • Parasailing nearby
Entertainment
  • TV with cable/satellite service
  • DVD player
General
  • English
  • Near a health or beauty spa
  • In a village
Guest Services
  • Iron/ironing board
Internet
  • WiFi available
Outdoors
  • Charcoal grill
  • Patio
  • Garden
Security/Safety
  • Smoke detector installed (host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property)
  • Carbon monoxide detector installed (host has indicated there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property)

Policies

Check-in
Check-in time starts at 4:00 pm contactless check-in available
Check-out
Check-out before 10:00 am
Child Policy
Children are welcome.
Event Policy
No events allowed
Pet Policy
Pets not allowed
Smoking Policy
Smoking is not permitted

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 host has indicated there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property onsite parties or group events are strictly prohibited special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed 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

Reviews

Cheryl W.
Sep 22, 2025 01:34:28 AM
Review Score:   10
Summary: Had a wonderful stay as usual. This was our 10th year staying here. Looking forward to the 11th.
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