2 Bedrooms - Rating 5 (20)

Gibraltar Getaway


Bedroom 2 bedrooms
Bathroom 1 baths
Guests 5 guests
Pets Not Allowed Pets Not Allowed


Bedding Bedding
User User
Bedroom 1
Sleeps: 2
1 Queen

Main level

User User User
Bedroom 2
Sleeps: 3
1 Queen
1 Twin

Main level


Description Description
Welcome to Gibraltar Getaway, hosted by Simple Life Rentals! This newly constructed 2-bedroom, 1 full bath cabin is nestled in an old growth Door County woodland. This property has hand crafted logs that cover the walls that are over 150 years old and combine with the beauty of the stone fireplace. The stone fireplace creates a warm and inviting atmosphere for the guests. This one level cabin is located one mile from Peninsula State Park and is conveniently located on a quiet road between Ephraim and Fish Creek.

Also consider nearby property, Livin’ the Dream for your friends and family to stay nearby. This property is connected through a lovely walk through the woods. Newly built in 2021, it sleeps 6 with 3 bedrooms and 3 bathrooms.

*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 #12-56-2799-071

Please be aware that you must sign a terms and conditions agreement, which will be sent to you separately, to finalize your reservation.

About the Space:
Sleeps up to 5 maximum guests total
No Pets
2 bedrooms/1 full bathrooms
Internet - This property has Starlink for a provider, which offers more reliable high speed internet than other options.
1 Smart TV w/ Roku steaming services (located in living room). Guests may log in using own accounts.
Central air conditioning and heat
Wood burning fireplace (not for use in the summer, guest must provide own wood)
Fireplace guards
Kitchen table includes seating for four
Island includes seating for three
Screened porch includes plenty of seating
Books and games provided for guest’s enjoyment
*No washer or dryer are provided

Sleeping Accommodations:
Bedroom 1 (main level): includes Queen bed, ceiling fan, hangers and extra pillows and blankets
Bedroom 2 (main level): includes a Queen bed, a Twin bed, ceiling fan, extra pillows and blankets

Kitchen Amenities:
The kitchen is equipped with a refrigerator w/ice maker, freezer, microwave, stove, dishwasher, oven and toaster.
A traditional drip coffee maker, coffee bean grinder and tea kettle are also provided.
Also available are pots and pans, kitchen towels, hot pads, baking sheets and BBQ utensils.
Dishes, utensils, glassware and wine glasses are also on site.

Bathroom:
Bathroom 1 (main level): Full bathroom with shower only and hair dryer

Outdoor Space:
Fire pit with 4 chairs (guest provides own firewood)
Patio table with 4 chairs and umbrella
Charcoal grill (guest provides own charcoal)
Outdoor games
Picnic table
2 parking spots in driveway

Surrounding Area:
Door County is full of many amazing things to see and do! We recommend you check out Destination Door County, the visitors' bureau, to help map out your vacation. "Door County Vacationers" is also a great FB group to join to get recommendations on everything from favorite restaurants to favorite tours, places to rent boats, and things to do.

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).

A note from the owners:
Welcome to our cabin! We hope you will come and that you will return year after year. My great aunt and uncle, Lillie and Edgar Goodlett, operated cabins in Ephraim and had families who would come back to rent every year!

My wife, Sally, and I are retired teachers living in northern Minnesota. Our family history in Door County (Ephraim) goes back quite a way which helps explain why we would own a place so far from home! If you are interested in history, you can see the log cabin that my great, great grandfather, Thomas Goodlettson built about 1855 standing in the Ephraim Museum. My sister lives in Ephraim, many cousins live around the peninsula, and our daughter lives in Milwaukee, which also played an important part in building in Door County. Our dream cabin was finished in fall of 2022 and we are so pleased with how it turned out! We are so fortunate to enjoy 10 acres in the middle of a beautiful 40-acre woods!

Our original intent when building our place was to restack old logs from a historic cabin that we dismantled near Minneapolis. To make a long story short, we ended up 'skinnying' the logs, and built a conventional stick-built home with the Great Room paneled in old logs, highlighted with a Door County stone fireplace. We love it!

We hope you enjoy your stay in our cabin!
Dave and Sally

Recommendations:
We love Peninsula State Park and often ride our bikes down County Road A into the Park. There are all sorts of beautiful hikes and bike rides in the Park and around Door County. Bike rentals in Fish Creek are available if needed, and you can also rent bikes, kayaks, paddleboards, etc. at the Nicolet Bay Beach in the Park. We like having lunch at the Peninsula Golf Course clubhouse after a round of golf, as there are picturesque views of Eagle Harbor from there!

Fish boils are a delicious part of a Door County visit. We recommend the Old Post Office in Ephraim and the White Gull Inn in Fish Creek. Call ahead for reservations!

There are all sorts of cultural offerings on The Peninsula. The Peninsula Music Festival, The Clearing, Birch Creek Jazz, Shakespeare Door, Write On Door County, and offerings at the Door County Auditorium are among the many great choices! Consult the Pulse for events, dates and times!

If you haven't been to Al Johnson's Swedish Restaurant in Sister Bay, it is worth the trip, and the Fika (on #42 near the YMCA) cardamom rolls are amazing. Honestly, there are so many great coffee shops and restaurants up and down the Peninsula, it's impossible to begin to list them!

More about the construction of this home:
Many thanks to Sam Hooper and his crew from Little Alaska Log Homes, roofer Carlos Torres and his crew from down the road, fireplace builder Larry Nelson from Grand Rapids, MN, and fourth generation log home builder Darrel Zak from Bailey's Harbor for all of their help and expertise.

Amenities 53 Amenities
Bedrooms & Bathrooms
  • Body Soap
  • Conditioner
  • Hair Dryer
  • Hangers
  • Shampoo
Entertainment
  • Board Games/ Puzzles
  • Books
  • Smart TV
  • Wireless Internet
Featured
  • Fireplace
  • Great For Large Groups
  • Rural
  • Village
Indoors
  • Dining table
  • Living Room
Kitchen
  • Baking sheet
  • Barbecue utensils
  • Coffee
  • Cooking Basics
  • Dishes & Silverware
  • Dishwasher
  • Drip Coffee Maker
  • Hot water kettle
  • Kitchen Area (general)
  • Microwave
  • Oven
  • Stove
  • Toaster
  • Wine glasses
Location
  • Door County
Outside
  • Deck Patio Uncovered
  • Fire pit
  • Free Parking
  • Garden or Backyard
  • Grill
  • Parking
  • Patio or Balcony
Safety
  • Carbon Monoxide Detector
  • Fire Extinguisher
  • Fireplace Guards
  • First Aid Kit
  • Private Entrance
  • Smoke Detector
Things to Do Nearby
  • Cycling
  • Fishing
  • Hiking
  • Hunting
  • Jet Skiing
  • Paddle Boating
  • Swimming
  • Water Tubing
  • Wind Surfing
  • Winery

Location Location

Reviews Rating 5 (20) Reviews
Rating 5
We had a quick stay, went up to celebrate our anniversary and enjoy the fall color. After being out all day, it was lovely to come home and watch the Brewers and the Packers. Both win! We enjoyed the fireplace and just being together. Everything was well organized, and laid out to understand. Beds were very comfortable and we slept well. Thank you for a great stay!
Denise - Posted: 10/14/2025
Hello Denise, Thank you so much for your wonderful review! We’re thrilled to hear you had such a special anniversary getaway and were able to relax and enjoy your time together. It’s great knowing you felt comfortable and at home. We’d love to welcome you back for another cozy stay in the future! Warm regards, The Simple Life Rentals Team
Simple Life Rentals staff
Rating 5
Perfect location, close to everything. Loved the fire pit and sunroom. Overall great place to stay in nature.
Efrain - Posted: 9/1/2025
Hello Efrain, Thank you for your review! We’re so glad you enjoyed the setting and the chance to relax in the sunroom and around the fire pit. It’s wonderful to hear the location worked so well for you, and we’d love to welcome you back anytime. Warm regards, The Simple Life Rentals Team
Simple Life Rentals staff
Rating 5
Very nice property! It is was clean, charming, and comfortable. We would definitely stay there again.
Rosemary - Posted: 8/18/2025
Hello Rosemary, Thank you for your review! We’re so glad you found the home welcoming and enjoyed your stay. We’d love the chance to host you again in the future. Warm regards, The Simple Life Rentals Team
Simple Life Rentals staff
Rating 5
Everything was lovely! Great communication, easy check in, clean property, just as described. Would most certainly stay here again.
Brian - Posted: 8/14/2025
Hello Brian, Thank you for your lovely review! We’re so glad everything met your expectations, and we’d be delighted to host you again in the future. Warm regards, The Simple Life Rentals Team
Simple Life Rentals staff
Rating 5
Great secluded cabin! Beds were small and not very comfortable but the place is unique and very quiet
Dave - Posted: 8/10/2025
Hello Dave,
Thank you for sharing your review! We’re so glad you enjoyed the peaceful setting and unique charm of the cabin. We truly appreciate you choosing to stay with us and would love to welcome you back again.
Warm regards,
The Simple Life Rentals Team
Simple Life Rentals staff
Rating 5
We had a fantastic stay in Door County and enjoyed our private, peaceful home base. The cabin is just as shown in the pictures. Location is great as it is not far from town, but removed from the hustle and bustle. We really enjoyed the screened in porch. even slept out there one night!
Thanks for the wonderful stay!
Kari - Posted: 8/6/2025
Hello Kari,
Thank you so much for your thoughtful review! We’re delighted to hear you had such a great stay and were able to make the most of the cabin and porch. It’s wonderful knowing the home provided both comfort and peace for your Door County getaway. We’d be happy to welcome you back anytime!
Warm regards,
The Simple Life Rentals Team
Simple Life Rentals staff
Rating 5
A lovely secluded property. Well appointed with toiletries & kitchen supplies. We enjoyed the rustic feel of the space. Bring bug spray in the summer!
Kristen - Posted: 7/28/2025
Hello Kristen,
We’re so glad you had a relaxing stay and that the home had everything you needed. It’s wonderful to hear you enjoyed the peaceful setting. We appreciate you sharing your experience and hope to host you again in the future!
Warm regards,
The Simple Life Rentals Team
Simple Life Rentals staff
Rating 5
Had to make last minute plans. This property was a great find. Love Fish Creek!
Thomas - Posted: 7/24/2025
We’re so glad we could be part of your last-minute getaway! Fish Creek is such a gem, happy you loved it!
Simple Life Rentals staff
Rating 5
We enjoyed our stay! The host was very proactive in communication with great directions and notes inside the cabin. The cabin and property were clean and the property was peaceful. Loved the screened in porch!
Kara - Posted: 7/13/2025
Hello Kara,
Thank you for the lovely review! We're so glad you had a peaceful stay and enjoyed the cabin—especially the screened-in porch. We appreciate your kind words and hope to welcome you back again!
Warm regards,
The Simple Life Rentals Team
Simple Life Rentals staff
Rating 5
Beautiful place, very peaceful, and good location for everything in Door County.
Terry - Posted: 7/5/2025
So glad you enjoyed the peace and the perfect spot to explore Door County! 😊
Simple Life Rentals staff
Rating 5
The Gibraltar Getaway is AMAZING!!! The authentic wood logs, fireplace, open concept living/kitchen space is beautiful beyond the photos depict. The tile shower was awesome . The large screen room is wonderful for am coffee. Very close to Peninsula State Park and other fun areas.
I recommend taking a screen shot of the wi fi password, which I did not, because there is no coverage otherwise and I could not access the wi fi to retrieve it until we drove away to an area with coverage. Having it posted in the rental along with a binder with all the information would be helpful.
We highly recommend the Gibraltar Getaway and already have friends interested in renting it after seeing our photos!
Ann - Posted: 6/23/2025
Hello Ann,
Thank you so much for your kind words! We’re thrilled to hear you had such a great stay. Your feedback really means a lot and helps us keep improving. We’ll share your suggestions with the team, and we’d love to welcome you back anytime. It’s wonderful to hear your photos are already inspiring others to visit too!
Warm regards,
The Simple Life Rentals Team
Simple Life Rentals staff
Rating 5
Beautiful and Serene
This cabin was all we hoped for and more! The ow era thought of everything. Location was right
Melly B. - Posted: 10/9/2024
MeLinda, Thank you so much for your kind words and the 5-star review! We're thrilled to hear that you had such a wonderful experience during your stay. Providing a comfortable and memorable visit for our guests is always our top priority, and it's incredibly rewarding to know that we hit the mark for you. We hope to welcome you back to Gibraltar Getaway in the future. The Simple Life Team
Simple Life Rentals staff
Rating 5
Nice cozy cabin in the woods
Everything was fine! Plenty of firewood for the nightly campfires. Turkeys wondering through the woods.Handy access to the state park, Fish Creek and Ephram.
John - Posted: 9/20/2024
Thank you for your review, John! We are so happy to hear you had a five-star stay and we hope you will be back.
Simple Life Rentals staff
Rating 5
We had a wonderful stay. The cabin had everything we needed, was in a quiet and beautiful setting, but still very close to activities. We’d absolutely stay again.
Paul - Posted: 8/15/2024
We are so happy to hear you loved your stay, and we would love to host you again! Thanks, Paul!
Simple Life Rentals staff
Rating 5
Great stay with a family of 4. The location is absolutely perfect. Centrally located for all the best attractions. 5 minutes from peninsula state park which we spent a lot of time at swimming and hiking. Everything was as advertised. Cooked a couple of meals and had everything we needed. Had a great stay in DC. We will be back!
Kevin - Posted: 8/2/2024
Thank you so much for the wonderful review! We are thrilled to hear that you and your family had a great stay and enjoyed the convenient location. We appreciate your kind words and look forward to welcoming you back in the future.
Simple Life Rentals staff
Rating 5
Gibraltar Getaway was Simply just that - a Getaway in a peaceful location, yet a short drive to the magnificent Fish Creek which boast the impressive Peninsula State Park.
This was a 10/10 vacation!!
Chris - Posted: 7/26/2024
Thank you for the wonderful review of your stay! Our team is so glad we were able to provide you with an exceptional vacation experience. We hope we have the opportunity to host you the next time you visit Door County again!
Simple Life Rentals staff
Rating 5
Great location near Peninsula State park. Enjoyed bike riding nearby and coming back to a very comfortable home. Place has good A/C and fans, fun to barbecue, and we even played corn hole!
Tamara - Posted: 7/7/2024
We are so happy to hear you had a wonderful stay and experience! Thanks for sharing your feedback with us and the community, Tamara! Until next time, The Simple Life Team
Simple Life Rentals staff
Rating 5
Warm and nice place. We really enjoyed it!
Yao - Posted: 6/28/2024
Thank you, Yao! We loved hosting you, come back and stay soon.
Simple Life Rentals staff
Rating 5
Summer Vacation
Great location, beautiful property, very clean.
Andrew - Posted: 8/11/2023
We are so happy to hear this, thanks, Andrew!!
Simple Life Rentals staff
Rating 5
Great stay
Marzena - Posted: 7/4/2023
So happy to hear that, thank you!
Simple Life Rentals staff
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