1 Bedroom -
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Collings Summer House
1
bedrooms
1
baths
4
guests
Pets Allowed
Bedding
Bedroom 1
Sleeps: 2
1 Queen
Description
Welcome to Collings Summer House, hosted by Simple Life Rentals! You'll be in the heart of Ephraim while staying at this adorable cottage within walking distance to beaches, shopping, restaurants and recreation activities! Located right on Water Street across from Eagle Harbor, you'll be in the center of the action, yet feel worlds away in your peaceful retreat! Sleeps up to 4 with 1 bedroom, 1 bathroom, and a pullout couch in the main living area. Enjoy reading a book in the sunshine on the outdoor patio.
Well-behaved dogs are allowed. There is an additional fee collected at booking (maximum of 2 small dogs or 1 large dog). The cottage is small so active dogs may have a hard time in the small space.
Consider renting the neighboring cottage, Collings Log House, to add an additional 6 guests!
Property Features:
+ Cable TV and DVD player
+ Dog friendly (2 small or 1 large)
+ Across from the water and close to the beach (3-minute walk to the public beach)
+ Easily walk to town
+ Wall unit A/C
+ Girl Boss or play WFH with great Wi-Fi
Sleeping Configuration:
Bedroom 1: Queen Bed sleeps 2
Living Area: Pullout Couch sleeps 2
Bathrooms:
Bathroom 1 (main level): Full Bathroom with walk-in shower
Outdoor Space:
Lounge area
Shared gas grill with the neighboring cottage, Colling's Log House.
Plenty of parking for cars and a boat
Amenity + damage protection waiver includes:
-Bed linens, pillows, blankets, and bathroom towels. (Please bring your own beach towels)
-A starter pack of essentials which includes toilet paper, paper towel, dish soap, dishwasher soap, hand soap, and garbage bags. Due to septic systems, we do not provide facial tissue. One each of travel size shampoo, conditioner, and body wash per full bathroom.
-PEACE OF MIND Damage protection covers up to $1000 per stay for accidental damage that is reported prior to departure (excludes any pet damage).
Home Truths:
This property is located in a quiet community with neighbors and is geared towards quiet family vacations. Due to the proximity of neighbors and municipal restrictions, we cannot accommodate parties at the property including bachelor or bachelorette parties, reunions, weddings, or other gatherings.
Door County Tourism Zone Commission Permit #11-56-2615-07
Please be aware that you must sign a terms and conditions agreement, which will be sent to you separately, to finalize your reservation.
Well-behaved dogs are allowed. There is an additional fee collected at booking (maximum of 2 small dogs or 1 large dog). The cottage is small so active dogs may have a hard time in the small space.
Consider renting the neighboring cottage, Collings Log House, to add an additional 6 guests!
Property Features:
+ Cable TV and DVD player
+ Dog friendly (2 small or 1 large)
+ Across from the water and close to the beach (3-minute walk to the public beach)
+ Easily walk to town
+ Wall unit A/C
+ Girl Boss or play WFH with great Wi-Fi
Sleeping Configuration:
Bedroom 1: Queen Bed sleeps 2
Living Area: Pullout Couch sleeps 2
Bathrooms:
Bathroom 1 (main level): Full Bathroom with walk-in shower
Outdoor Space:
Lounge area
Shared gas grill with the neighboring cottage, Colling's Log House.
Plenty of parking for cars and a boat
Amenity + damage protection waiver includes:
-Bed linens, pillows, blankets, and bathroom towels. (Please bring your own beach towels)
-A starter pack of essentials which includes toilet paper, paper towel, dish soap, dishwasher soap, hand soap, and garbage bags. Due to septic systems, we do not provide facial tissue. One each of travel size shampoo, conditioner, and body wash per full bathroom.
-PEACE OF MIND Damage protection covers up to $1000 per stay for accidental damage that is reported prior to departure (excludes any pet damage).
Home Truths:
This property is located in a quiet community with neighbors and is geared towards quiet family vacations. Due to the proximity of neighbors and municipal restrictions, we cannot accommodate parties at the property including bachelor or bachelorette parties, reunions, weddings, or other gatherings.
Door County Tourism Zone Commission Permit #11-56-2615-07
Please be aware that you must sign a terms and conditions agreement, which will be sent to you separately, to finalize your reservation.
Amenities 42
- Mini fridge
Bedrooms & Bathrooms
- Body Soap
- Conditioner
- Hair Dryer
- Shampoo
Cleaning & Comfort
- Room Darkening Shades
Entertainment
- DVD Player
- Satellite or Cable
- Video Library
- Wireless Internet
Featured
- Dog friendly
- Great For Large Groups
- Village
- Water View
Indoors
- Dining table
- Living Room
Kitchen
- Coffee
- Cooking Basics
- Dishes & Silverware
- Drip Coffee Maker
- Kitchen Area (general)
- Microwave
- Oven
- Stove
- Toaster
Location
- Door County
Outside
- Free Parking
- Grill
- Parking
- Patio or Balcony
Safety
- Carbon Monoxide Detector
- Private Entrance
- Smoke Detector
Things to Do Nearby
- Cycling
- Fishing
- Hiking
- Hunting
- Jet Skiing
- Swimming
- Water Tubing
- Wind Surfing
- Winery
Location
Reviews
5
(94)
5
We had a wonderful, long weekend!! It was exactly the recharge we were needing. We couldn’t be more grateful!Jessica - Posted: 11/2/2025
Hello Jessica,
Thank you for sharing this! We’re so glad your weekend turned out to be the recharge you were hoping for, and it means a lot that the stay left you feeling refreshed. We’d love to welcome you back whenever you need another getaway!
Warm regards,
The Simple Life Rentals TeamSimple Life Rentals staff
5
Lovely cottage in a beautiful spot in Ephraim! Very walkable to shops and restaurants, and right across from the water - great stay, would absolutely stay again next time we're in Door County!Dan - Posted: 10/26/2025
Hello Dan,
We’re so glad to hear you had such a wonderful stay! It’s great knowing you enjoyed the location and charm of the cottage. We’d be delighted to welcome you back the next time your travels bring you to Door County.
Warm regards,
The Simple Life Rentals TeamSimple Life Rentals staff
5
This was my second time staying in this unit and I’m so glad I came back. The first time was such a great experience that I knew when I came back to Door County that I wanted to stay here again. It’s cozy, Ephraim is beautiful, and the unit was well prepped both times I visited. In the last year, it seems like the unit has small enhancements - more cups, cutlery, and other small enhancements. Looking forward to my next trip to Door County and staying here again.Cameron - Posted: 10/20/2025
Hello Cameron,
Thank you for your review — we’re so grateful you chose to stay with us again! It’s wonderful to hear you’ve continued to enjoy the space and noticed the small updates we’ve made. We truly appreciate your loyalty and look forward to welcoming you back for your next Door County visit.
Warm regards,
The Simple Life Rentals TeamSimple Life Rentals staff
5
First time using VRBO. It was an excellent experience! Very clean, well stocked, wonderful location. We will definitely use VRBO again. We wish we had planned more days in Door County as there is alot to do.John - Posted: 10/10/2025
Hello John, We truly appreciate your review and kind words! We're so glad to hear your first VRBO experience went so well and that you enjoyed your stay and the location. Door County definitely has so much to offer — we’d love to welcome you back for a longer visit next time! Warm regards, The Simple Life Rentals TeamSimple Life Rentals staff
5
Cute cabin in a great location! We enjoyed our stay. It was nice that there were games for us and books to read to our baby.KIRA - Posted: 10/9/2025
Hello Kira, Thank you so much for your kind review! We’re delighted to hear you enjoyed your stay and that the games and books were a nice addition for your family. We’d love to welcome you back again in the future! Warm regards, The Simple Life Rentals TeamSimple Life Rentals staff
5
Very helpful host—helped with log in to TV after sending a text. Great place to stay for us with great accessibility to state parks and restaurantsJim - Posted: 10/3/2025
Thanks so much! We’re glad you enjoyed the stay, and happy we could help with the TV! Hope to host you again for more park adventures soon.Simple Life Rentals staff
5
Great location in the heart of DoCo. Easy access to Peninsula, Sister Bay, Fish Creek and more. Great views of the water. Short walk to excellent coffee, food, and the public beach. Dog- and kid-friendly.Melanie Lynn - Posted: 8/22/2025
Thank you so much for your kind words! We love that you enjoyed the location, the views, and the easy access to all that Door County has to offer. Glad it worked out well for both kids and pups, too. We’d be happy to host you again anytime!Simple Life Rentals staff
5
Great location - on the main road, but still felt private. The home was clean, and we had everything we needed.Marina - Posted: 8/20/2025
5
You can see the lake from the property. Plenty of parking, clean.Tonya - Posted: 6/17/2025
Thanks so much for taking the time to leave a review! 😊 We're happy to hear you enjoyed the view of the lake and that the parking and cleanliness met your expectations. We hope to have the chance to host you again in the future!Simple Life Rentals staff
5
The most amazing little cottage, hope to come back in the fall. Ephraim was my favorite place to stay in Door County.Shannon - Posted: 6/9/2025
Hello Shannon,
We are so grateful for your kind review! This means so much to our team and owners. Happy to hear you had a wonderful stay and we hope to host you again!
Simple Life Rentals TeamSimple Life Rentals staff
5
Great spotTim - Posted: 10/21/2024
Thank you for your kind review! We are so glad you enjoyed your time and hope we have the pleasure of hosting you again!Simple Life Rentals staff
5
We had a wonderful stay at the cottage. There is so much to do in Door County and the cottage is located right in the middle of everything. Peninsula State Park is extremely close. We did some hiking and biking there. We also were able to see the Northern Lights two different times during our stay! The cottage has everything you need. Lots of towels, kitchen supplies, plenty of games and brochures, it’s just darling. We had a great stay and we would stay again. Thank you!Joni - Posted: 10/11/2024
Joni,
Thank you for the wonderful review! We're so happy the home was perfect for your family and that you enjoyed yourselves. We'd love to welcome you back anytime!
The Simple Life TeamSimple Life Rentals staff
5
This was one of my best AirBnb stays yet. The unit was clean, comfortable and felt like home. The space came with far more than anticipated - games, activists like coloring books, well stocked cooking supplies including sugar, coffee, salt, pepper and more. We met the owner on property the last day - she was tending to the landscape and clearly keeps everything both inside and outside tidy - and she gave us suggestions on places to see and things to do. Such a great host in such a fantastically priced unit.Cameron - Posted: 9/30/2024
This made our day to hear! Thank you. It was our pleasure to host you and your group. We are so glad that you all had a wonderful stay and hope you will be back!Simple Life Rentals staff
5
it was so clean and homey! we loved it and it was perfect for our dog too. we highly recommend this cottage!Lynn - Posted: 9/27/2024
We appreciate your review, Lynn! Thank you for allowing us the pleasure of hosting you and we hope you will be back.Simple Life Rentals staff
5
Great location, quality feel, lots of thoughtful touches. Definitely cozy size. Only negative was close to the road.Lee - Posted: 9/13/2024
Thank you for your review, Lee! We are so happy to hear you had a five-star stay and we hope you will be back.Simple Life Rentals staff
5
Excellent Location
Our family rented both Cabins and had an excellent time! Super clean, cute, and excellent location!Tari - Posted: 8/28/2024
Thank you so much, Tari! The cabins really are in the best location and it was perfect that you were able to rent them together. Until next time!Simple Life Rentals staff
5
Door County 2024
Perfect spot to stay for a quick trip up. The cottage is very cute and clean. The bathroom was surprisingly large. We would stay againMolly - Posted: 7/31/2024
Thank you, Molly! Our team and the owners are so pleased you loved the home. Come back and stay soon, we loved having you!Simple Life Rentals staff
5
Very nice!
Great property, quaint and quiet. Walking distance to the beach and multiple restaurants! Very nice!Jon - Posted: 7/7/2024
Thank you, Jon!! Come back and stay again soon.Simple Life Rentals staff
5
Great set up!
Cozy and perfectly located cabin. ❤️Katie - Posted: 7/5/2024
Thank you, Katie!!Simple Life Rentals staff
5
We loved our stay at this quaint cottage in Ephraim! It was small but well designed so we didn’t feel cramped. There’s a large closet in the master that easily fit all of our clothes. The location is absolutely perfect, right in the heart of Ephraim and close to all the other main towns in Door County. The view of the lake was breathtaking from the kitchen table. If you’d rather spend your time outdoors and enjoying the view, and are looking for a simple place to stay for a decent price, this is the one!Lauren - Posted: 5/13/2024
Thank you, thank you!! These genuine reviews and your happy experience in one of our homes is why we do what we do. We hope to host you again soon, Lauren!Simple Life Rentals staff
5
Quiet location close to the water and pet friendly! The inside was clean and as described. We enjoyed our stay and would come again!Rachel - Posted: 11/13/2023
Hi Rachel, Thank you for your kind feedback and review to us! We are so happy to hear the home met all your expectations and we hope to host you again!Simple Life Rentals staff
5
Great Door County Getaway
The Summer House met all of our expectations. It is situated perfectly to allow visitors the chance to enjoy all that Door County has to offer. The property was well appointed and has everything you need for a comfortable stay.Michael - Posted: 11/6/2023
We appreciate your feedback and compliments to the property! We are so glad the home met all your expectations and that you had a great stay.Simple Life Rentals staff
5
The perfect getaway
Charming and cozy!Thomas - Posted: 10/28/2023
Thank you!!Simple Life Rentals staff
5
All the utensils & amenities provided within the compact kitchen. Ephraim is a quaint town having restaurants and a wide variety of shops, and beach, all within walking distance.Robert - Posted: 10/3/2023
Thank you for sharing your feedback with us, Robert! We appreciate it and are so glad you had a wonderful overall stay.Simple Life Rentals staff
5
Tidy little cottage
Tidy little cottage nice locationHarry - Posted: 9/30/2023
Thank you, Harry! So glad you had a great stay.Simple Life Rentals staff
5
September getaway
The cabin was very cute and very very clean! It was a perfect fit for my husband, myself and our little puppy. The location was extremely convenient close to restaurants shopping on the beach.Michael - Posted: 9/26/2023
Thank you, Michael! We appreciate your kind feedback so much. Glad you had a great stay!Simple Life Rentals staff
5
It felt like good friends left their summer cottage to you to use for the weekend. This is my favorite kind of place to stay at through Airbnb.
The house was the perfect size for two people and truly felt like a home away from home. The bed was comfortable, the house was absolutely stocked with extra blankets, the kitchen had more than enough utensils, pots, and pans to be able to cook a nice meal, and there was a thoughtful amount of toiletries and a medical kit in the bathroom, just in case. The space is small, but very efficiently laid out so every inch is maximized for your comfort. And while the house was on the main road in town, I didn't notice the road noise. Though I was there in September, not the high season. The Summer House is ADORABLE and has everything you need and more for a comfortable stay in Ephraim.Nicole - Posted: 9/19/2023
5
Great weekend
Very nice place to stayCarol L. - Posted: 9/17/2023
Thank you!!Simple Life Rentals staff
5
cozy
Place was clean, well-stocked. Easy parking, and within walking distance for shopping, beach and restaurants.Mary - Posted: 9/15/2023
We are so happy to hear this! Thanks, Mary. Glad you had a wonderful stay and experience. Hope to host you again!Simple Life Rentals staff
5
We had a wonderful time at the Summer House and will be back! One of our favorite spots to stay in Door CountyHannah - Posted: 9/4/2023
So happy to hear this! Thank you, Hannah. We hope to host you again sometime.Simple Life Rentals staff
5
We enjoyed our 3 night stay at the Collings Summer House! The space itself was exactly as pictured, clean, easy to find, and had off street parking. I was pleasantly surprised by how roomy the bathroom was (based on the listing photos) and the view out the front picture window was incredible. It was nice to find a dog friendly Airbnb in the Ephraim area; the listing had me worried that there would not be a lot of grassy area around the home for our pup but there was plenty and it was within walking distance to other parks and also area shops and restaurants. I appreciated the short and simple list of checkout requirements too. We would stay here again if we are ever in the Door County area again!Rebecca - Posted: 9/2/2023
Hi Rebecca, We are so pleased to hear you had a wonderful stay and enjoyed the location! Your kind feedback means so much to our team and owners. We hope to have an opportunity to host you again!Simple Life Rentals staff
5
Second time here and will book again. Close to beach, docks, restuarants, shops, Penninsula state park. Stocked with what we needed. Big enough for me, my dog and two of my college-aged children.K.C. - Posted: 8/29/2023
Thank you, K.C., for your kind feedback! We are so happy to hear this. We look forward to hosting you again sometime!Simple Life Rentals staff
5
We had a great weekend stay at the property! It was a great, quiet location, located right in the heart of Door County!Patrick - Posted: 8/27/2023
Thank you, Patrick! We appreciate your kind feedback and review so much!Simple Life Rentals staff
5
Well appointed, perfect location!Haley - Posted: 8/6/2023
Thank you, Haley, for your feedback! We are so glad you had a wonderful stay!Simple Life Rentals staff
5
Cozy cottage in great location
A perfect escape for a couple to waterside Ephraim. Easy parking and walking access to beach and downtown restaurants. Would definitely stay again.Louis - Posted: 8/4/2023
Thanks, Louis! We are so pleased to hear this!Simple Life Rentals staff
5
Great Location to enjoy some time in Door County
We were only in Door County for two nights so location was pretty important. Nestled between Fish Creek and Sister Bay this is a perfect place. We did dinners in Sister Bay, spent some time in Peninsula state park which is minutes away, enjoyed some vineyards etc. Everything with the property was great!Kevin - Posted: 7/24/2023
We are so happy to hear this! Thank you!Simple Life Rentals staff
5
This cottage was the perfect size for us and our small dog. We were surprised at how quiet it was inside, even though we were right on the main street.Corrinne - Posted: 7/21/2023
Thank you, Corrinne! Hope we can host you again soon.Simple Life Rentals staff
5
Walk to everything
Awesome clean efficiency cottage. Perfect for 2 and great location.Richard - Posted: 7/15/2023
Thank you so much, glad you had a great stay!Simple Life Rentals staff
5
A fantastic cozy stay in Ephraim
My daughter and I stayed here for three nights in June 2023 and loved it. The cottage was clean and even though it's not very big, it had all the amenities we needed. The fold out bed in the living room was comfortable for my daughter and the bed in the bedroom was comfortable for me. The location can't be beat as it's only a short walk to the places like Wilson's and the Chef's Hat. For a cozy and comfortable stay close to everything in Ephraim, I highly recommend the Summer Cottage.Steve C., St. Louis, Missouri, USA - Posted: 6/29/2023
Thanks, Steve! We are so pleased to hear you had a great stay and we hope we can host you again sometime!Simple Life Rentals staff
5
Nice stay, as advertised.
Clean, modern, well appointed, functional, efficient, pet friendly, in town and dangerously close to the Prince of Pierogi.Walk to all the Ephriam has to offer. View of the harbor. As advertised and pictured. Great communications from property. No worries, no problems.Phillip A., Naperville USA - Posted: 5/19/2023
Thank you so much, Phillip! Your kind feedback means so much to us and it was our pleasure to work with you. Hope we have a chance to host you again in the future sometime!Simple Life Rentals staff
5
Clean, quite, cozy
Just what we needed, clean and comfortable. Thoughtful touches throughout.Matt S. - Posted: 5/19/2023
Thank you, Matt! We appreciate this so much!Simple Life Rentals staff
5
It was a perfect place for our 1 year anniversary. we will for sure be back!Jordan - Posted: 11/6/2022
We are so happy to hear you enjoyed your stay! We look forward to the opportunity to host you both again!Simple Life Rentals staff
5
My wife and I and our small dog stayed here. The property was accurately described in the description. While it met our needs for the most part we felt it was a little pricey for the size of the cabin. We had looked at one other property in the woods that was the same price with 3 bedrooms but opted for the cabin since it was close to the water, but I didn’t read the description closely enough and had thought when I booked this cabin that it was right on the water and that was the reason for the price, my mistake!
A few things that might have been helpful to know in advance:
1) There is one closet in the bedroom and while you can appreciate the fact they have what looked like to be a water softener installed, it takes up a great deal of room in the closet. There was a shower curtain covering the things they have in the closet which was nice to keep things tidy, but please note that your clothes cannot hang as they normally would. They have to hang at an angle. Not a problem if you don’t have many clothes. We kept our suitcases in the truck as there was no room anywhere in the cabin to store them without feeling more cramped. A nice touch for storage they had storage baskets underneath the bed and that’s what I kept a lot of my things in to keep the room tidy.
2) The bed was not comfortable to either of us at all. I know it’s hard to please everyone when it comes to a mattress. Bedding was nice though and they had plenty of extra bedding in the closet.
3) Cabin is nicely done. Nice touch with 2 things to prop your feet up on while watching TV. Smart TV to watch things from your own account. Nice touch on providing hygiene things in bath and things for the kitchen!
The response time was fantastic throughout our stay and we appreciated that as well!Phil - Posted: 11/3/2022
Hi Phil, thank you for sharing your feedback and letting us know of your concerns. We are glad to hear you had a nice overall stay at the cabin! We greatly appreciate the opportunity to host and work with you!Simple Life Rentals staff
5
The house met our needs for the weekend. Great location- super close to restaurants and peninsula state park.Janet - Posted: 10/30/2022
We are so pleased to hear you enjoyed the home and the fun area! Thank you, Janet, for your feedback!!Simple Life Rentals staff
5
Excellent location
Everything is just as described in the listing. This is a great location in Door County. Ephraim is a quaint beautiful town with much to offer. Highly recommend!Arlene K. - Posted: 10/19/2022
Hi Arlene! Thank you for your kind feedback. We are so excited to hear you enjoyed your stay and that all your expectations were met. Hope to host you again!Simple Life Rentals staff
5
Very clean place, in a great location. Shops and super yummy food spots right next door. Would definitely come back!Casey - Posted: 10/16/2022
Thanks so much, Casey! We appreciate your kind feedback and are pleased to hear you enjoyed your stay and the location. We look forward to hosting you again!Simple Life Rentals staff
5
Door County
Adorable! Very clean!Rebecca V. - Posted: 10/10/2022
Thank you so much, Rebecca! We hope we can host you again sometime.Simple Life Rentals staff
5
Clean and cozy. Provided a quiet place to relax, and was centrally located to everything we wanted to do and see. Fit our needs perfectly.Nathan - Posted: 10/10/2022
Thanks, Nathan, for your nice feedback! We appreciate that and sure hope to host you again!Simple Life Rentals staff
5
Centrally located yet quiet country cottage
Exceptionally clean and well equipped. Surprisingly quiet for it's location, just a few blocks walk to Ephraim. Great central location to get too all upper Door Peninsula sites. However the owner's use of Superhog for guest verification is a huge turn-off. They are not properly introduced, so appear as scammers, demanding photos of personal ID, utility bills, etc and threatening you can't check in without providing them, technical issues opening the jpg we finally agreed to send...totally unprofessional. This created distrust needlessly. The owners were great though. There was a malfunction of the dehumidifier and they ran right over to fix it.Kristin M. - Posted: 10/6/2022
Kristin, We are very happy to hear you had a great stay and loved the cleanliness and location of the property. The owners are grateful to have been able to respond to the dehumidifier issue so quickly. Thank you also for sharing your concerns with the SUPERHOG guest verification process. We strive to provide full transparency to all guests which is why we reference the partnership on the property listing. Over the years, we have seen an increase in fraudulent accounts on the booking platforms. We use SUPERHOG to help minimize the risks associated with these types of activities for both the guests and property owners. We were understanding of the concerns you shared with us prior to your check-in, and that is why it was our pleasure to have offered to waive the process for you. We apologize for the experience this caused for you. Thank you again for your feedback. We would be happy to have another opportunity to host you in the future!Simple Life Rentals staff
5
Sept stay in Ephraim.
Very clean and cozy and great central location.Doug L. - Posted: 9/29/2022
Thanks so much, Doug, for your kind feedback on the home! We appreciate that-Hope we can host you again in the future.Simple Life Rentals staff
5
we were able to get this cute Lakeview cottage on a same day booking and it was perfect and PET FRIENDLY! great communication and very clean!Amber - Posted: 9/20/2022
Thank you, Amber! Our entire team greatly appreciates this feedback on the service you received! Hope we can host you again.Simple Life Rentals staff
5
Location and access to activities were amazing. Loved the cute cottage feel.
Our stay was fantastic, would definitely stay again.Hannah B. - Posted: 9/9/2022
Love to hear that! Thanks, Hannah!Simple Life Rentals staff
5
Very comfortable cottage with a great location. Everything was clean and had everything we needed. Kitchen was well supplied. It was a nice size for two of us and a small dog. Close to Peninsula State Park and many restaurants. Would definitely stay there again!Paula - Posted: 9/9/2022
So glad to hear you enjoyed your time at the cottage! Thank you for the kind feedback, Paula! We sure hope to host you again in the future.Simple Life Rentals staff
5
The little cottage was great. Super clean and tidy.
It’s a tiny place perfect for 2 people, small but doable for 4. The location is really nice, an easy walk to great restaurants like the old post office and the chef’s hat. Ephraim is a really sweet little town with a beautiful bay.Kelly - Posted: 8/18/2022
So happy you enjoyed your stay! Thanks, Kelly!Simple Life Rentals staff
5
Beautiful and peaceful location.Brett - Posted: 8/15/2022
Thank you, Brett! We hope to host you again in the future.Simple Life Rentals staff
5
Igor - Posted: 8/11/2022
5
We loved this beautiful spot - it’s so close and walkable to all things in Ephraim and perfect home base for all Door County adventures. Thanks for a lovely stay!Ellen - Posted: 8/6/2022
You are welcome, Ellen! Thank you and we sure hope to host you again!Simple Life Rentals staff
5
Great Getaway!
Just loved our stay here. Really enjoyed bringing our little dog.Joy F. - Posted: 8/5/2022
We are so glad that your furry family member was able to enjoy his/her stay at Collings Summer House. Please come back again soon!Simple Life Rentals staff
5
Small cottage big on location and convenience. The Summer Cottage is exactly as pictured—compact, with a small galley kitchen, mini fridge, micro/convection oven and a range top (no full oven.) Views of the water from the cottage and patio, easy few block walk to Ephraim “downtown.” Very nice place for a couple. Several prior guests noted it worked for them and a small child or dog. We found it great for just 2 people! Comfy bed (a bit warm in the bedroom with the ac in the living room, but if you are lucky with the cool nights, it provides a great sleep. Overall, very nice find; will stay again if we return to Door County. (And there is so much to see—we zigzagged the Penninsula several times to see a play at Penninsula Players, the Fair Isle Lavender Farm, a ferry trip to Washington Island, distillery and cider tastings and a beach day in Jacksonport. Great short stay. Next to another Simple Life cottage that also looks amazing!Suzanne - Posted: 8/4/2022
Thank you for all the helpful and friendly feedback, Suzanne! We appreciate it and are looking forward to hosting you again in the future!Simple Life Rentals staff
5
Great little cottage. Decorated in a very cozy and comfortable cottage style. Very well maintained inside and extremely clean. Most comfortable Airbnb bed I have slept in to-date.
Ideal location, right across from the water and walking distance to town, cottage has views of the water. Ephraim is also midway between Fish Creek and Sister Bay, so gives you quick access to many dining and shopping options across the the three towns.Jay - Posted: 6/16/2022
5
Great location
Clean place with a great location. We stayed here before before, but they’ve updated since then and this time was better than the last. I’d stay here again.Ryan M. - Posted: 6/10/2022
So glad to hear that you enjoyed your 2nd stay at Collings Summer House. Third time is the charm, so come see us again!Simple Life Rentals staff
5
This is a cozy cottage in a beautiful setting! There were 4 of us, so space was a little tight, but we all enjoyed it & we were sad to leave. Very clean & looks just like the pictures. And you really can walk to everything in Ephraim, great location! This was my first experience with airbnb, hopefully my next experience will be as nice & go as smoothly as this did!Keli - Posted: 10/10/2021
We are so glad to hear you enjoyed your stay, Keli! We would love the opportunity to host you again!Simple Life Rentals staff
5
Great little getaway in the center of all the DC action! Would definitely stay here again.Emily - Posted: 9/20/2021
Thank you for staying with us, we are so glad to hear you enjoyed your stay!Simple Life Rentals staff
5
My husband, dog and I spent a long weekend at Scott and Wendy's place. We were torn about what town in Door County we wanted to stay in, and are so glad we picked this spot! The location is perfect--easy to walk to restaurants and the lake in Ephraim, and centrally located in Door County. The apartment is well equipped, and was a comfortable stay for the 3 of us. Would highly recommend!Sara - Posted: 9/12/2021
Thank you for the wonderful review, Sara! We are so glad to hear you enjoyed your stay!Simple Life Rentals staff
5
Great Location
We walked to the beach, marina, shops and restaurants. Biked to Peninsula State park. Solid little house that worked well for our pup and family of 4. Looks just like the pictures and description was accurate. Would love to stay again.Katherine K. - Posted: 9/11/2021
Thank you for your kind feedback!Simple Life Rentals staff
5
Nice CabinKimberly - Posted: 9/3/2021
5
Family reunion
We rented both properties and had a great time with our whole family...and dog!Molly K. - Posted: 9/1/2021
Thank you, Molly!Simple Life Rentals staff
5
Exactly as described
We loved the location of the property as well as the green space to relax with our dog.Shannon S. - Posted: 8/26/2021
So glad that you enjoyed your stay at Collings Summer House. Thank you!Simple Life Rentals staff
5
Quaint, clean property in the heart of Ephraim
Great property in a great location. Check in process smooth. Property was clean. Able to walk to lots of restaurants and nearby parks, lakefront. Great spot especially if you have a petJay B., Milwaukee, WI - Posted: 8/21/2021
Thank you, Jay. Please come back and stay with us again.Simple Life Rentals staff
5
Great locationJoy - Posted: 7/30/2021
5
Great Cottage!
We loved this little cottage. It was perfect for me, my husband, and our dog. It's within walking distance of downtown Ephraim, which is ideal for grabbing breakfast in the morning or walking along the lake. The lake it right there so it's perfect! Ephraim is also a great spot if you're like us and like to venture up to Sister Bay or down to Fish Creek and Egg Harbor. Ephraim is right in the middle, so it makes everything a close drive. We really enjoyed our long weekend there!Christina J. - Posted: 7/26/2021
Christina, thanks so much for the glowing review and 5* rating for Collings Summer House. Please come back and stay with us again soon.Simple Life Rentals staff
5
Nice, quaint, good location
Pleased. Stayed there before and will stay there again.Richard K. - Posted: 7/17/2021
Richard, please come back and see us again and thank you for the 5* review.Simple Life Rentals staff
5
Great pet friendly cottage in Door County
Great location! Clean cute, and comfortable.Kim S. - Posted: 7/12/2021
Thank you, Kim.Simple Life Rentals staff
5
Great spot and so convenient to get around. Really loved our stay!Naveed - Posted: 7/9/2021
Thanks Naveed!Simple Life Rentals staff
5
Great location, clean facility
This was a great property for a short trip. I do suggest bringing more towels as there are only 2 provided. I also suggest bringing something to sanitize dishes and surfaces if you’re sensitive to that. Overall, we would love to stay again.WHITNEY S. - Posted: 6/12/2021
Thank you, Whitney!Simple Life Rentals staff
5
Sweet little cabin
Cozy, clean, updated and walking distance to shops and restaurants. Loved our stay and loved that our fur baby could also come along. Thank you!Scott C. - Posted: 5/31/2021
Thanks for staying with us Scott. We're glad you enjoyed your stay.Simple Life Rentals staff
5
Amazing location with great sunset views. Enjoyed our stay in this cozy cottage. Perfect home base to visit the different areas of Door County. Would stay here again.Allison - Posted: 5/9/2021
Thanks Allison! Were glad that you enjoyed the trip!Simple Life Rentals staff
5
Walking Distance
Very quaint cottage within walking distance to all Ephraim has to offer. It is tiny so four is absolutely the max but we made it work and really enjoyed the property and surrounding area. I imagine during the summer the little shopping area adjacent to the property might cause some noise or additional foot traffic, but at the end of October it wasn’t a bother at all!Jennifer D. - Posted: 10/28/2020
Jennifer, Thank you for the review. We are so glad that you enjoyed your stay with us.Simple Life Rentals staff
5
Great location and perfect cabin for a stay in door countyRachel - Posted: 10/18/2020
Rachel,
We are so glad that you enjoyed your stay! If you're ever back in the area we would love to host you again!Simple Life Rentals staff
5
As Advertised
This is a fantastic little cabin just across from the harbor (you can even see the water from the front window). Separate driveway and detachment from the main house help maintain privacy. And the owners were very communicative when we needed help finding something. This is a wonderful option if you’re looking for something cozy and private in Door County.Ryan H. - Posted: 10/7/2020
Ryan, I'm so glad that you enjoyed your stay! Thanks for the nice review!Simple Life Rentals staff
5
Fall Getaway in Door County
Perfect sized cabin for 2 people. Great location that’s walkable to everything in Ephraim. Only thing to note is that you need to bring your own shampoo and soap.Mitch J. - Posted: 9/30/2020
Mitch, Thanks for staying with us. I'm glad you enjoyed the location.Simple Life Rentals staff
5
Darling Cottage
A perfect place for a mid-week Door County getaway. This cottage was well appointed and very clean. Great location. And, our puppies loved it too.Kristina M., Oconomowoc, WI - Posted: 9/30/2020
Kristina, Thank you for your review. We are so glad you and your puppies enjoyed your stay!Simple Life Rentals staff
5
Location, Location, Location....you can’t get much better than this! Cozy cottage perfect for myself and my husband and our dog. The description and photos are spot on accurate- so space is a little tight, but was very manageable for us and our pup. The kitchenette is small but good for making coffee and cooking a light breakfast. One note of “caution” there is a furnace or something in the closet of the bedroom- it turns on sporadically, our first night it went on and spooked our dog- this waking us all up. After the first time he was used to it. Great little cozy cottage!Diane - Posted: 9/20/2020
Diane,
Thank you for the review. We are glad that you enjoyed your stay! You're welcome back to the little cozy cottage any time you'd like!Simple Life Rentals staff
5
What a cute cottage! The location couldn’t be better. Check in and out was very easy and Scott was quick to respond when we had any questions.Sara - Posted: 9/13/2020
Sara,
Thank you for the review. We are so happy that you enjoyed the location of the cabin. We would love to host you again!Simple Life Rentals staff
5
Best location in Door County
Had the greatest week at Summer Cottage. My wife, one year old, our dog, and myself had plenty of room and used the outdoor space every night. Walk to all the restaurants and shops in Ephraim, watch the sunrise, and perfectly located between Fish Creek and Sister Bay. We’ll be back!Jake P. - Posted: 9/8/2020
Jake, Thank you for the review! We are so happy you enjoyed the cabin and location. We would love to host you again on your next trip to Door County. Thanks!!!Simple Life Rentals staff
5
Our stay here was wonderful and made a great first visit to Door County! Cozy little cottage perfect for my husband and I, along with our dog. The space was super clean and had everything we needed, with a bonus view of the water across the street. Exactly as pictured.
Walking distance to restaurants (Wilson’s for ice cream!), shops, and Ephraim public beach (water level was pretty high so not much beach). Conveniently located between Fish Creek and Sister Bay - about a 10 minute drive to each. It is right off the main road so there is some traffic noise but it didn’t bother us, and made for easy access going to/from the cottage.
Check in and check out instructions were thorough and communication was fast.
Overall would recommend!Anne - Posted: 9/3/2020
Ann,
Thank you for the review, we really appreciate it. I'm glad you, your husband, and your dog had a good time! We would love to host you again!Simple Life Rentals staff
5
Nice getaway in Door County
Great location and beautiful property! We enjoyed having a grill and sitting outside with beautiful flowers and trees to look at. It’s walking distance to the beach and Marina, close to peninsula state park and it was nice to be able to bring our pup. Thank you!Kelly C., United States - Posted: 8/19/2020
Thanks for your review. I'm glad you enjoyed the house and the outdoors. We hope your pup enjoyed themselves too!Simple Life Rentals staff
5
Cute place! Great location. Very responsive hosts. Perfect for a short getaway for my husband and me.Michelle - Posted: 8/7/2020
Michelle,
Thank you for your review. Im so glad that you enjoyed the home.Simple Life Rentals staff
5
Quant, perfect for 2, quiet, great location.Richard - Posted: 7/24/2020
5
Perfect location
We enjoyed our stay at this property ideally situated in Ephraim a short walk to the public beach or to town. The property was well maintained and we appreciated that we could bring our small dog along for the vacation.melissa b., Bettendorf, US - Posted: 7/23/2020
We are so happy that you enjoyed your stay! We are glad to host our furry friends! Thanks for the kind review.Simple Life Rentals staff
5
The cutest and best location
This little cottage couldn’t have been better. Tucked away on the Main Street, it was still quiet and had an awesome view. It was perfect for me and my pet, and it would have been fine for a couple, too. Everything was clean and in good condition.Kris D., Lexington, KY - Posted: 7/18/2020
Thank you so much for your wonderful review! Im glad you enjoyed your stay and we would love to host you and your pet again soon!Simple Life Rentals staff
5
We had a wonderful stay! Nice little retreat for the two of us and our dog! Close to downtown Ephraim and had beautiful views out of the front window.Jessica - Posted: 6/21/2020
Thank you for staying with us, Jessica!Simple Life Rentals staff
5
Lovely cottage!Ashley - Posted: 6/8/2020
We're glad you enjoyed your stay, Ashley!Simple Life Rentals staff
5
Great Visit
Wonderful visitMARINA V. - Posted: 5/28/2020
We are happy that you enjoyed your stay with us!Simple Life Rentals staff
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