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Fireside South @Ephraim Beach on Ephraim Village Cottages Resort

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Reviews

9.8 out of 10
Exceptional
2 bedrooms1 bathroomSleeps 4720 sq ft

Popular amenities

  • Kitchen
  • Pet-friendly
  • Free Wi-Fi
  • Air-conditioning
  • Outdoor space
  • Parking available

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Ephraim, WI
  • Place, Ephraim Public Beach
    ‪1 min walk‬
  • Place, Eagle Harbor
    ‪5 min walk‬
  • Place, Peninsula State Park
    ‪13 min walk‬

Rooms & beds

2 bedrooms (sleeps 4)

Main Bedroom

1 Queen Bed

Twin bedroom

2 Single Beds

1 bathroom

Bathroom

Soap · Towels provided · Bathtub or shower · Bathtub · Toilet · Shampoo · Hair dryer

Spaces

Deck or patio
Kitchen
Outdoor play area
Garden
Dining area

About this property

Fireside South @Ephraim Beach on Ephraim Village Cottages Resort

(Host is fluent in English and ASL)
NOTE: This cottage permits 1 dog only because it is a duplex and shares a wall with the cottage next door.
Door County, Wisconsin is a special place in its own right but Ephraim is a quiet village perfect for families that want to experience a simpler life, for couples that want to keep the flame alive, for outdoor enthusiasts that hike, bike or kayak, for gals that want girl time, for guys that love to boat and fish, and for everyone else in between who wants to feel at home while on vacation.

Your cottage, which is located on the Ephraim Village Cottage resort property in Ephraim, WI, has everything you need to relax, unwind, and reconnect with family, friends, and even make new friends. Morning coffee (coffee maker and filters provided) is even more delicious while sitting on the front deck. Chilly nights are cozy while snuggled up next to the fire place. And meals cooked outside on the Weber charcoal grill at your cottage is even more delicious when enjoyed out on the picnic table. Your kitchen is fully stocked (cookware/dishes/serving ware/fridge/oven/microwave), towels are soft, beds are comfy, and of course your cottage is sparkling clean is a two bedroom (upstairs - 1 queen/2 twin) and full bath Fireside North is a duplex cottage. Bedrooms and bath are upstairs. Bedrooms are carpeted. The living space boasts laminate flooring, a cozy fire place, television, comfy furniture, heat and AC. This townhouse/cottage overlooks our community fire pit and children’s playground. It shares a deck with the attached cottage but there is a divider and each cottage has its own deck furniture.

From your cottage you can enjoy a starry night with adult beverages or mornings with beautiful birdsongs and hot coffee. Walk two minutes to the Ephraim beach for some sun, sand, swim and sunsets. Join the other guests in our surrounding cottages for stories, laughter and smores around the fire pit which boasts seating for 12 in sturdy rockers that support up to 350lbs (plus a bench that supports up to 500 lbs).

Parking is right next to your cottage. Cottage has a max of 2 vehicles. Boosted WiFi is on the house and is strong enough for a working vacation. Cottage includes two AC units. There is a wall unit in the downstairs living area and a window unit in the queen bedroom. Both bedrooms have table fans. The twin bedroom has windows that open. Cottage has working electric heat for chilly nights. The best part, your cottage is the only cottage that faces the interior of the property. If you have children you can watch them play to their hearts content while you just be.

Safety features in this cottage include: smoke detectors, carbon monoxide detector, motion detection lighting in stairwell, night light, emergency flashlight, fire blanket, fire ladder (in twin bedroom).

SECURITY CAMERA DISCLOSURE: A camera pointed at our garbage dumpsters to stave off illegal dumping by non-guests. A camera pointed at the office driveway to monitor guests arriving for check-in. There is a camera on the main house pointed at the live/wood firepit for safety reasons.
Our prices include all fees. No hidden fees.

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Amenities

Kitchen
Pet-friendly
Free WiFi
Air conditioning
Outdoor space
Parking available

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House Rules

Check in after 3:00 PM
Minimum age to rent: 21
Check out before 10:00 AM
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Children

Children allowed: ages 0–17
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Events

No events allowed
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Pets

Pets allowed: dogs (limit 1 total)
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Smoking

Smoking allowed: in designated areas

Check-out instructions

The host requires you to complete the following before checking out:
Gather used towels
Remove personal items, remove leftover food and drinks and take out the rubbish
Turn off the lights
DISHES: Wash all dishes used during stay. Leave in rack on counter. Housekeeping does not wash dishes between guests. TOWELS: Put used and unused bath + kitchen towels in mesh bag. Leave in tub.
BEDS: Report ANY stain on the sheets/quilts/blankets, especially blood. We pre-treat all stains before the laundry picks up. Stained sheets are $25 each piece. Quilts $100/each. Blankets $50/each.
KEYS: Leave the door unlocked and the keys hanging inside. Housekeeping does not have a set of keys. TV: Please plug everything back in. Put TV back onto Spectrum for the next guest.
Failure to complete these may result in a negative review from the host.
Do not leave dogs unattended in the cottage. If the guest leaves the dog in the cottage dog must be crated. No exceptions.
1. NO DOGS ON BEDS. No exceptions. 2. Dogs on covered couch only. No exceptions. 3. Pick up dog poop immediately and dispose in dumpsters.
$500 fine for smoking/drugs/cats in cottage. Owner allergic to cats. We remove anyone using drugs on our property and we call the police.

Important information

You need to know

This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business or profession.
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 and a first aid kit
If you cancel your booking, you'll be subject to the host's cancellation policy. In accordance with UK consumer law, property booking services are not subject to the right of withdrawal.

Frequently asked questions

Is Fireside South @Ephraim Beach on Ephraim Village Cottages Resort pet-friendly?

Yes, this property allows dogs (limit 1 total).

How much does it cost to stay at Fireside South @Ephraim Beach on Ephraim Village Cottages Resort?

As of 7 Apr 2026, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Fireside South @Ephraim Beach on Ephraim Village Cottages Resort on 28 May 2026 start from £180, 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 Fireside South @Ephraim Beach on Ephraim Village Cottages Resort?

On-site parking is available at the property.

What time is check-in at Fireside South @Ephraim Beach on Ephraim Village Cottages Resort?

Check-in begins at 3:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Fireside South @Ephraim Beach on Ephraim Village Cottages Resort?

Checkout is at 10:00 AM.

Where is Fireside South @Ephraim Beach on Ephraim Village Cottages Resort located?

This family-friendly Ephraim cottage is located on a lake, just steps away from Eagle Harbor and Lake Michigan. Ephraim Public Beach and Peninsula State Park are also within 1 mile (2 km).

Reviews

9.8

Exceptional

Reviews are presented in chronological order, subject to a moderation process, and verified unless otherwise labelled.
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Rating 10 - Excellent. 11 out of 13 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 2 out of 13 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 0 out of 13 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 13 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 13 reviews

10/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

10/10

Location

10/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

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10/10 Excellent

Anthony R.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Was a nice place, check-in was easy and they provided a list of restraints and things to do which was really handy since it was my first time up there! I would stay here again for the price and how close it was to everything you could do in Door County.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2025
Response from VrboOwner on 1 Sept 2025
Thank you so much for your five star review. We are delighted you enjoyed your stay and that you were close enough to all of the wonderous places to see, activities to do and restaurants (not restraints) to enjoy. I had to chuckle at the typographical error. SMILES and High Fives. We hope you will stay again in our Fireside South or in one of our other 9 cottages on the Ephraim Village Cottages property. Until next time...
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10/10 Excellent

Robyn D.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Property was just a few steps away from the beach in a lovely wooded setting. Place was clean, beds were comfortable, and the kitchen table just the right size for playing games and eating bedtime snacks. Had everything we needed.
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2025
Response from VrboOwner on 15 Oct 2025
We are so grateful that you stayed at Ephraim Village Cottages during your recent Door County Vacation. Your review is so kind and we are grateful you took the time to share with others. SMILES and High Fives!
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10/10 Excellent

Mary G.

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

Great location

Perfect location to enjoy all the fun Door County has to offer.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2022
Response from VrboOwner on 30 Aug 2022
We agree. Ephraim Village Cottages is definitely located in the perfect spot for families and couples to enjoy Door County to the fullest.
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10/10 Excellent

Barbara V.

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

Nice location

This house was as advertised, clean, comfortable, across the street from the beach in Ephraim and not far from the center of town. Also has comfortable outdoor spaces. Very responsive host.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2025
Response from VrboOwner on 24 Jul 2025
Barbara - your review is lovely. Thank you so much. We really appreciate the shout out on our outdoor spaces. This year...they look the best they ever have. So lush and green. SMILE!
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Rachel G.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
House was clean and comfortable. Great location. We enjoyed meeting new people at the fireplace and on the swing set. Would recommend and plan to come back. Thanks Ruann and Daryl!
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2025
Response from VrboOwner on 30 Aug 2025
Thank you so much Rachel for this wonderful review and yes, the firepit is a wonderful place for gathering. You have a wonderful family.
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Maddi H.

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

Great spot

Nice place to stay, great location! We were able to walk around town and site see without dealing with parking. Check in was super smooth and the cleaning process wasn't outrageous like other places I've stayed.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2024
Response from VrboOwner on 21 Oct 2024
Hi Maddi - this review warms our heart. Thank you for your kindness. Thank you for five stars. Thank you for staying with us. We appreciate your kind words about how close we are to everything Ephraim and happy to know that our cleaning rate for our professional housekeepers is reasonable. We appreciate this. SMILE!
Verified

8/10 Good

Aisha v.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Pretty good overall.
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2025
Response from VrboOwner on 26 Jul 2025
Thank you for taking the time to review Aisha. I looked back on communication with you during your stay and we did not receive any communication via text nor via VRBO app about any concerns during your stay until your family departed. It's difficult for a host to address concerns when those concerns are not mentioned until everyone is in a car and headed home. Always communicate with your host. We always have plan B and plan C available to remedy concerns/issues.
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Rachel Q.

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

Before School Started Getaway

We thoroughly enjoyed our stay here. The directions we were given were clear and the house was very clean. The location worked out perfectly for the places we wanted to visit.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2023
Response from VrboOwner on 7 Sept 2023
Thank you Rachel for your review. LOVE the title. Getting away before the school year starts is such a great way to end summer and kick off Autumn. SO glad you loved your stay. It was our pleasure to host you!
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Kathleen E.

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

Perfect location to enjoy Ephraim and pet-friendly

Really enjoyed our stay at Ephraim Village Cottages! Perfect location, walkable to everything in Ephraim and right across the street from the public beach. Fireside South cottage was just the right size for 2 adults, 2 kids (ages 11 and 9), and our medium-sized dog for our 4-night stay. Our kids loved the lawn games at the cottages community area. We were able to sleep comfortably, even chatting with our cottage neighbors the next day to learn their baby had been up all night - we never knew. We will definitely look forward to staying here again.
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2025
Response from VrboOwner on 16 Jul 2025
Kathleen - thank you so much for your very kind, thoughtful and comprehensive review. We are grateful. SMILE! - Ruann
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Dana L.

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

A Perfect Door County Stay

Lovely properties on beautifully maintained land. Our cabin was one of maybe 10-12 others. Perfect for our family of 4. Our cabin had all of the amenities we needed to enjoy our stay. Walking distance to the beach, centrally located in the county, pet friendly, CLEAN and updated, we had a wonderful time! You can really tell the owners care about their property and their guests!
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2022
Response from VrboOwner on 2 Oct 2022
Thank you so much Dana for your description of our cottages as the "perfect Door County stay". WOW! You brought a huge smile to our face! We are grateful for the opportunity to host you.
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10/10 Excellent

Lance P.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
The Cottage was great! It had everything that we needed. The location is excellent! The Ephraim pstayublic beach was less than a 5 min walk. The binder in the cottage was amazing! If you stay at one of the Larson's cottages, you have to read the binder that they provide about the area! It will save you so much time searching the internet for local details. It has everything from restaurant recommendations to family activities, information about farmers markets in the area, and information about local churches. They have plenty of firewood provided to use either inside in the fireplace or outside in the fantastically constructed firepit.
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2025
Response from VrboOwner on 11 Aug 2025
Ha! Lance. You know I have to use this review on our social media pages because it's truly great and YOU sir, are an amazing guest. We so appreciate that you stayed with us and hope that we become your go-to cottage stay in Door County forever and ever!
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Fred G.

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

too short

the purpose of the trip was for my son's wedding reception, so most of our time was spent over in fish creek. It was nice to return to a comfortable cabin of an evening. the location was exceptionally convenient. we were only 15 minutes away. We have an older dog so it was nice for him to rest on the first floor. this was our first time in door county, very nice area, worth a revisit some time. Thank you to our host Daryl and Ruann
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2023
Response from VrboOwner on 29 Jun 2023
Fred. It was our delight to offer you a quiet and peaceful place to relax after the wedding festivities. So glad your pup was able to chill also. We hope you'll return again. Thanks for leaving the cottage pristine!!! Our door is always open to you.
Verified

8/10 Good

Steve H.

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

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Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2024
Response from VrboOwner on 1 Oct 2024
Thank you Steve for taking the time to review your stay at our cottage at Ephraim Village Cottages and for replying to my inquiry about where we fell short. We apologize that our property did not meet your standards related to trash disposal. We will be more explicit about the location of the dumpsters located behind the cottage you stayed in. The guest welcome and departure messages are edited to remind guests that the color property map on the cottage refrigerator shows the location of the dumpsters. Again, thank you for your stay.

About the host

Hosted by Ruann Larson

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The history of the property you will stay at on your vacation is rich.  The Ephraim Village Cottage property was originally owned by Daryl's grandparents and was part of the Larson Cottages property that is seen from the highway.  In the late 60's Daryl's dad, Roger,  purchased the piece of land that faces Larson Lane, where the Meadowview Cottages sit, and with Daryl's mom Norma, created what was called Meadowview Cottages until the buyout in 2006 by an investor who turned the property into Ephraim Village Cottages.

In 2019 Daryl had the opportunity to bring the property back into the Larson family and on March 5, 2020 it became official.  He is now the third generation owner of the small resort.

Daryl and Ruann live on the property full time as owners and as your hosts.  Daryl has a lifetime of hospitality experience raised on the property and then managing the property for the investor.  Daryl also served as a US Marine.  Ruann is a sign language interpreter by trade and uses her craft to communicate with deaf guests during the vacation season and via remote work during the off season.

Seeing families with children, couples, and friends enjoy their "backyard" on vacation brings them immense joy.  The sounds of children playing on the playground, friends laughing around the firepit, family reunions gathering for a picnic, and smelling delicious food barbequeing on the grills makes the resort come alive in the spring, summer, and fall.  Then in the winter the whole property beds down under a blanket of snow for a long winters nap while Daryl and Ruann think about and put into action plans for upgrades to the cottages and improvements to guest amenities.

Welcome Home to Ephraim Village Cottage.  You are now family.

May your stay be in a peaceful and secure dwelling in an undisturbed place of rest.  Isaiah 32:18.

Your Hosts – Daryl and Ruann Larson

Why they chose this property

Postcard perfect. That is a common phrase used to describe our little Village in gorgeous Door County, WI. We are set back in time when life was simpler, quieter, and peaceful. The night skies are dark and filled with brilliant stars. The mornings are filled with bird songs, fresh crisp air, and beautiful sunlight. Our 3 acres is covered in lush green grass, lots of trees, and many opportunities to simple Be. Ephraim is a village with a true village feel. Within walking distance you will find a delicious breakfast spot called Good Eggs, homemade fudge at the Door County Confectionery, creamy ice cream at Wilson's Restaurant, and the Best Fish Boil in the entire county at the Old Post Office. You are two minutes away from incredible sunsets, a sandy beach and blocks away from a number of art galleries, quaint shops, and Village historical sites. If the outdoor life is what you crave, Peninsula State Park with its hiking and biking trails is a short car drive from the cottage. Are you a theatre buff? Northern Sky Theatre is located in Peninsula State Park and for movie lovers the drive-in theater with a nightly double feature is right up the road. Want to sight see? Take a Trolley tour. Love wine? Door County has a plethora of wineries with tours and tastings ready for you to enjoy.

What makes this property unique

From our property you can walk on streets with a 25mph speed limit. The main road (Water Street/Hwy 42) also has a 25 mph speed limit but that has a wonderful sidewalk that takes you three blocks the center of our Village. No need to ride. At times there is a horse-drawn carriage that will give guests rides around the village. We have historic properties (Pioneer School House, Fire House Museum, the Anderson Store, and a small Maritime Museum) all within walking distance. If you want to live in a Hallmark movie, you'll love Ephraim. If you want an authentic/original Door County experience, stay with us.

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