I am sorry that the only other reviewer was very unhappy. However, had they checked out on time, all unhappiness could have been avoided. But I digress from my review....The Ephraim Inn is charming. It is across the street from the water, which is very pleasant. It is definitely country themed, but as soon as you walk in, you feel as if you are in someone's home, with a woody feel, complete with fireplace, cozy chairs and inviting nooks to read or relax. Our room was country charming - warm and cozy, not your cookie cutter chain hotel look, with quilts on the bed, cute lamps, and beautiful decorative stenciling on the walls. By the way, the owner did the stenciling, which must have taken her forever and was beautifully done. All the people we interacted with were very friendly and personable. This is a husband and wife team who own and run the Inn and care what happens there! They are a good mix....he is naturally outgoing - the essence of a people person, while she is equally friendly, but a bit more retiring. One morning I watched her as I ate breakfast....she never stopped working, going up and down stairs with bedding, answering guest questions, talking to and helping the maids. He was a wealth of information for guest questions. As I said, a very good team, watchful, hands on owners. The breakfast, served from 8-10 am, is good. They have homemade granola, breads and bagels, Door County jelly, yogurt, cereals, hard boiled eggs, one sweet breakfast pastry item. One day there were zucchini muffins, the next a coffee cake. There are juices, water, and I believe some apples, bananas and oranges. Speaking of food, they have turn down service each night, which includes cookies by the bedside. As this is not a large hotel, you aren't going to find a huge ice maker on each floor, but they do have a under the counter refrigerator with enough ice for some beverages. There are some rules that are different from a hotel. You pay a deposit and the remainder when you check in.You get two room keys. At breakfast, you will be asked to leave one of them. This lets them know who has eaten and presumably so they know which rooms can be cleaned. When you go out for dinner, you will leave the extra key again. This is so they can turn down your bed and leave those cookies for your return later that night. They have a blow dryer, shampoo and conditioner....the towels are artfully rolled and placed in a basket outside the bathroom - remember to bring them into the bathroom for your shower! This was my husband's first Bed and Breakfast experience. He was a bit wary of whether or not this was for him. In the end, he enjoyed it very much! While we are not familiar with all the towns and places to stay in Door County, if you are looking for a quieter, relaxing experience with a view of the water, the Ephraim Inn will fill the bill quite nicely!
S C.
I am sorry that the only other reviewer was very unhappy. However, had they checked out on time, all unhappiness could have been avoided. But I digress from my review....The Ephraim Inn is charming. It is across the street from the water, which is very pleasant. It is definitely country themed, but as soon as you walk in, you feel as if you are in someone's home, with a woody feel, complete with fireplace, cozy chairs and inviting nooks to read or relax. Our room was country charming - warm and cozy, not your cookie cutter chain hotel look, with quilts on the bed, cute lamps, and beautiful decorative stenciling on the walls. By the way, the owner did the stenciling, which must have taken her forever and was beautifully done. All the people we interacted with were very friendly and personable. This is a husband and wife team who own and run the Inn and care what happens there! They are a good mix....he is naturally outgoing - the essence of a people person, while she is equally friendly, but a bit more retiring. One morning I watched her as I ate breakfast....she never stopped working, going up and down stairs with bedding, answering guest questions, talking to and helping the maids. He was a wealth of information for guest questions. As I said, a very good team, watchful, hands on owners. The breakfast, served from 8-10 am, is good. They have homemade granola, breads and bagels, Door County jelly, yogurt, cereals, hard boiled eggs, one sweet breakfast pastry item. One day there were zucchini muffins, the next a coffee cake. There are juices, water, and I believe some apples, bananas and oranges. Speaking of food, they have turn down service each night, which includes cookies by the bedside. As this is not a large hotel, you aren't going to find a huge ice maker on each floor, but they do have a under the counter refrigerator with enough ice for some beverages. There are some rules that are different from a hotel. You pay a deposit and the remainder when you check in.You get two room keys. At breakfast, you will be asked to leave one of them. This lets them know who has eaten and presumably so they know which rooms can be cleaned. When you go out for dinner, you will leave the extra key again. This is so they can turn down your bed and leave those cookies for your return later that night. They have a blow dryer, shampoo and conditioner....the towels are artfully rolled and placed in a basket outside the bathroom - remember to bring them into the bathroom for your shower! This was my husband's first Bed and Breakfast experience. He was a bit wary of whether or not this was for him. In the end, he enjoyed it very much! While we are not familiar with all the towns and places to stay in Door County, if you are looking for a quieter, relaxing experience with a view of the water, the Ephraim Inn will fill the bill quite nicely!
(5)