Unequaled Location next to Wilsons Ice Cream Parlor on Ephraim's Harbor and dock
Welcome to Heritage Harbor House, Residence 2. The greatest amenity is the location, very honestly the best in Door County. This home is situated in the charming historic district of Ephraim and has everything you need for a perfect waterfront vacation facing one of the most magnificent harbors imaginable. Just sit on your private porch and relax or step out to enjoy water activities where you find the private 21 foot dock. It is a water lover’s paradise-swimming, sailing, paddle boarding, boating, floating are at your doorstep. Boats and kayaks can be rented within a few steps. You can see one of the best golf courses and the largest, loveliest state park from your front porch. Peninsula State Park has miles of shoreline, hiking and bilking trails, beaches, a nature center, lighthouse tours, professional theater in addition to its 18 hole golf course overlooking Eagle Harbor.The famous little ice cream parlor, Wilson’s is next door so you will effortlessly be able to buy your cone and watch the glorious sunsets over the harbor from your private porch.
The abundance of windows in the residence allow for light filled water view rooms. Heritage Harbor House is one of the most historic homes in Ephraim, circa 1906. Included in its history is 50 years as the Doctor's house/office serving all of Northern Door County. And this residence was recently lovingly fully renovated with tremendous attention to detail. Everything is hand picked and reflects the happy and fun Door County lifestyle. The minute you walk in you will fall in love with this beautiful home just steps from the water. The residence is well furnished with a nice open floor plan. The warm sun room with many windows views the water and flows into the living room which features a wood burning fireplace which is the focal point of the room. The living room has plenty of seating for conversation. From here you walk directly into one of two dining areas and see the kitchen.
The kitchen has all new appliances and a large island counter with additional seating for casual dining. Perfect for those memorable vacation nights where the family cooks and talks together. A convenient half bath and laundry room are located on the first floor as well. The French door from the dining room leads you outside to a side yard for your private use with a gas grill for your grilling out.
All bedrooms are located on the second floor. The master bedroom has windows facing the water, a king bed, and an en suite bath with a double whirlpool/shower. Sleep overlooking the harbor with the sound of the waves. You will find the spacious second bedroom with a queen bed and a third bedroom with twin trundle beds. So the home offers a full variety of bed options. The second and third bedrooms share a full bathroom that has a separate shower and separate tub.
The house offers everything you might possibly need including dishwasher and dish soap, all dishes, glassware etc., toilet paper, hairdryer in each bathroom and more including your own washer/dryer. All clean linens and towels are provided. Of course, the best high speed wireless internet and cable TV. And central A/C. Expect an exceptionally clean house. Many hours are spent cleaning before you arrive to make it just right because that is most important to ensure your comfortable stay.
After you check in think about: *Relaxing on the comfortable chairs on your private front porch, watching the water and reading, relaxing or falling asleep for a nap. *Cook out or Cook in at your private home in the best Door County location right in the center of the Village just steps from kayaking, sailing, the beach. *Grabbing a cone from that famous White Ice Cream Parlor, Wilson’s which is next door. Savor the nearby best dining locale like Alexanders, Trixies (next door), or Chop. *Take a short walk along the shore to the Fish Boil for a delicious Door County traditional dinner experience. *Plan a morning or afternoon hike or bike ride on the best trails in Door County that you can see in Peninsula State Park from the house. *For wholesome memorable night theater for families or couples take in the Northern Sky Theater or Peninsula Players just minutes from your home. *Visit unique galleries and shops.
Some families or couples will remember the sunset over the bay, others a special purchase from one of the galleries, still others some exhilarating recreational activity, good old fashioned companionship, fine foods, or retiring in a comfortable bed and breathing pure Door County air and just plain relaxing. We invite you to visit.
Sorry, we cannot accommodate your pet. It creates a huge problem for us and you, and guests after you.
Important information
You need to know
This property is managed by a private host (a party not acting within their trade, business or profession). EU consumer law, including the right of withdrawal, will not apply to your booking. The cancellation policy set by the private host will cover your booking.
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
About the area
Ephraim
Located in Ephraim, this holiday home is in the city centre and on the waterfront. Peninsula State Park Golf Course and Pirate's Cove Adventure Golf are worth checking out if an activity is on the agenda, while those looking for area attractions can visit Peg Egan Performing Arts Center and Egg Harbor Fun Park. Jet skiing and kayaking offer great chances to get out on the surrounding water, or you can seek out an adventure with hiking and ecotours nearby.
Green Bay, WI (GRB-Austin Straubel Intl.) - 87 min drive
Restaurants
Al Johnson's Swedish Restaurant & Butik - 8 min drive
Husby's Food & Spirits - 8 min drive
Sister Bay Bowl - 8 min drive
Sip - 4 min drive
Peach Barn Farmhouse & Brewery - 8 min drive
Frequently asked questions
Is Unequaled Location next to Wilsons Ice Cream Parlor on Ephraim's Harbor and dock pet-friendly?
No, pets are not allowed at this property.
How much does it cost to stay at Unequaled Location next to Wilsons Ice Cream Parlor on Ephraim's Harbor and dock?
As of 10 Apr 2026, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Unequaled Location next to Wilsons Ice Cream Parlor on Ephraim's Harbor and dock on 4 Jun 2026 start from £348, 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.
How much is parking at Unequaled Location next to Wilsons Ice Cream Parlor on Ephraim's Harbor and dock?
On-site parking is available at the property.
What time is check-in at Unequaled Location next to Wilsons Ice Cream Parlor on Ephraim's Harbor and dock?
Check-in begins at 4:30 PM.
What time is check-out at Unequaled Location next to Wilsons Ice Cream Parlor on Ephraim's Harbor and dock?
Checkout is at 10:00 AM.
Where is Unequaled Location next to Wilsons Ice Cream Parlor on Ephraim's Harbor and dock located?
This family-friendly Ephraim holiday home is located on the waterfront, just steps away from Eagle Harbor and Lake Michigan. Ephraim Public Beach and Francis Hardy Gallery are also within 15 minutes.
Reviews
10
Exceptional
Reviews are presented in chronological order, subject to a moderation process, and verified unless otherwise labelled.
House was amazing — roomy, so clean, cozy!! Only issue was staying only 3 nights. Great location and could have easily been happy and comfortable for a week of vacation. Would totally book again when we visit again from New York!
The home was lovely with enough space for us to spread out a bit and good places to gather inside and on the front porch. The kitchen was nicely equipped. Everything was just great!
Elizabeth J.
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2025
Verified
10/10 Excellent
Regina
23 Sept 2025
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities, communication
We had a wonderful stay at Heritage Harbor House. The house was immaculately clean and absolutely charming! If you are looking for spacious accommodations in the heart of Ephraim, you can’t do better. We hope to stay here again in the future.
Such an amazing house, we would have loved to get a tour of the whole thing- so many doors and cool areas that aren't a part of the rental. Perfect location for the ideal Door County vacation!
This place is perfect in every way, location, space, comfort, cleanliness, room for an active family. Proximity to boating, kayaking, walking to restaurants and morning coffee, The hosts are amazingly responsive and customer service oriented. We loved it so much we booked it again for next summer.
We enjoyed our recent visit. The property is ideal for visiting all the nearby towns. The home was very clean and had all the things we needed.
Thank you!
This property is amazing! 10 out of 10 recommend. We enjoy coming every year to spend time in Door County. The hosts are very kind & ensure that check in/out is very smooth. Thank you for another great year!
We had another amazing stay at Heritage Harbor House ❤️ The pictures and description are exactly what you will find. This home is VERY clean and a perfect location. We will definitely be back 🌅
Love staying at this place in DC. Location is perfect. Home is warm and inviting. Front porch is great place for watching the sunset over the water and maybe having a glass of wine. I’ve rented it 3 years in a row. Hosts are GREAT!!
Heaven on earth!!
My family had the pleasure in staying at the Heritage House in Ephraim. Walking distance from Wilson’s ice cream, the Old Post office for the fish boil, walked down Ephraim Coffee Lab and the Bad Morovian for pizza. Just a fantastic location with a lot to do in a really beautiful community. The house was great, with a nice kitchen and plenty of room. The view from the front porch was unbearable.
I can't say enough about this property. The location was good. The view of the bay was so nice. It was so clean and very well stocked. The decor was cute and fitting for the building. Our favorite part was the front porch. It had good view of water and people but we felt it was still private. It had very nice furniture and we couldn't believe how clean it was. We could hear the people at Wilson's or the other restaurant next door but it wasn't loud.
Enjoyed, but showers do not have grab bars making it dangerous for older people, especially in main bedroom. Please add those as we would like to return next year but as we are 80 plus the showers are an issue
Very clean and everything worked as promised. Only problem, and not the owner's responsibility, was the cell phone coverage on the one-mile stretch where the home is located is completely nonexistent. So, you could not use you phone or navigation systems until you left the shoreline. But the location for other purposes is wonderful.
Richard D.
Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2024
Response from VrboOwner on 4 Nov 2024
Glad you visited and thank you for all 5'vs. Puzzled by the cell comment as Ephraim is surrounded by hidden cell towers servicing all major providers. Also, our home is in the center of Spectrum servicing and we have the highest internet speeds. Many guests conduct business during their visits. Again thank you.
Verified
6/10 Okay
John C.
24 Sept 2022
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication
Disliked: Location
House is very dark inside, had to the lights on during the day
There is a lot of traffic on the front road, it was hard to get a good night sleep
John C.
Stayed 10 nights in Sep 2022
Response from VrboOwner on 12 Oct 2022
We respect this opinion but are puzzled. Many of the windows face west toward the water which means mornings can provide less light (which we don't think is a bad thing) and after noon the sun shines into the living room and master bedroom until you see the sunset over the water when that happens. We are also puzzled about the noise concern as Ephraim is known as the sleeping Village as its reputation is one of serenity and quiet. Not to be disparaging or too cute we notice this review was written at 4 am which means the individual was not sleeping at that time where we assume is his home.
The house was absolutely perfect. It was exactly as described, and had a charm and feel that was in line with what the pictures describe. It is a home that was built over 100 years ago, and it was absolutely spotless. The windows, the linens, the floors - all of it was so clean you would think that it was just finished months ago. The accommodations were exactly as described and exceeded expectations. The owners were very quick to respond to simple questions (we had no issues check-in to check-out) and it felt as though we had a home away from home. I can honestly say this was an enjoyable vacation and home-away-from-home due to the fact that it was kept in immaculate condition.
Property was as described - and as mentioned above, linens and towels were completely perfect. The boat dock accommodated our 21 foot open-bow speedboat easily. Bathrooms and kitchen were stocked with toilet paper, pater towel, and dishwasher needs very well. I would absolutely stay here again. Thank you for sharing your home!!
The house turned out to be much better than we expected. 2 large bedrooms and one smaller one on the top floor with two bathrooms. The lower floor had several rooms all available to sit in. The front parlor room had a lot of light and the covered porch was fantastic. Although the place is right next to Wilson's ice cream, that was more of a positive than a negative as we could simply walk around the fence to get ice cream and not have to worry about parking. Wilson's closes at 10pm so it is not really noisy after that. Ephraim is a very quiet town, unlike Sister Bay. The location was fantastic as we could walk to the Post office, Chef's Hat, Pearl and just about any other places in Ephraim. We used to stay in Fish Creek but for what we like to do, Ephraim is much better located. We only have positives to say about the place. The one negative we did experience was that Ephraim overall does not have good cell coverage and we struggled with that. The Wi-Fi at the house did work however. If we make it back to Door County, and we likely will, we will want to stay here.
Our foursome spent a wonderful weekend lodging with "a place for everything and everything in its place". We prepared our morning breakfasts effortlessly, slept comfortably, cozy conversational settings and easy touring as Ephraim is centrally located within upper Door County attractions. Our Hosts were always accommodating.
My wife and our son and his wife stayed at this very nice place. It was very clean and very functional. The location was great. Parking was excellent. We had a very good stay and would recommend it.
This home is in the perfect location in the heart of Ephraim. It was very clean and well represented in the photos. Tim and Nancy were great hosts and made themselves available for anything we may have needed.
Nancy and Tim grew up in Chicago and met at North Park Academy. They then went on to Northwestern University. Nancy became a Dental Hygienist and Tim worked for McDonalds Corp in advertising. In 1980 they purchased Wilson’s Ice Cream Parlor in Ephraim and in 1983 purchased the Doctor’s house next to Wilson’s and raised their two boys there. In 2016 the house was totally renovated. Nancy and Tim now spend most of the year in Boston with their children and grandchildren.
Why they chose this property
Nancy and Tim hope you relax in the home, enjoy the area and build good memories.
What makes this property unique
Yes, the home is wonderful but the amazing location cannot be ignored. A protected dock for your boat up to 21 feet is included.
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