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Hillside Waterfront Hotel

3.5 star property
3.5-star historic B&B near Lake Michigan

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Trillium | Living area
Outdoor wedding area
Front of property
Porch
North Cottage | Terrace/patio

Reviews

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional

Popular amenities

  • Breakfast included
  • Parking included
  • Free WiFi
  • Air conditioning
  • Business services
  • Laundry

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9980 Water Street, Ephraim, WI, 54211
  • Place, Eagle Harbor
    ‪2 min walk‬
  • Place, Ephraim Public Beach
    ‪10 min walk‬
  • Place, Peninsula State Park
    ‪2 min drive‬

Room options

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Trillium

Trillium

  • Garden view
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed
  • Free WiFi

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Forget-Me-Not

Forget-Me-Not

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(1 review)
  • Garden view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed
  • Free WiFi

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Day Lilly

Day Lilly

  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed
  • Free WiFi

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Marsh Marigold

Marsh Marigold

  • Water view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed
  • Free WiFi

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Mayflower

Mayflower

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(1 review)
  • Water view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed
  • Free WiFi

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North Cottage

North Cottage

  • Bay view
  • 3 bedrooms
  • Sleeps 6
  • 4 Twin Beds
  • Free WiFi

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South Cottage

South Cottage

  • Water view
  • 3 bedrooms
  • Sleeps 6
  • 2 Queen Beds and 4 Twin Beds
  • Free WiFi

About the area

Ephraim

City center stay.Within a 10-minute walk of the B&B, you'll find Eagle Harbor and Ephraim Public Beach. Also, Lake Michigan is within half a mile (1 km) and Francis Hardy Gallery is within 2 miles (3 km).
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What's nearby

  • Eagle Harbor - 2 min walk - 0.2 km
  • Ephraim Public Beach - 10 min walk - 0.9 km
  • Francis Hardy Gallery - 11 min walk - 1.0 km
  • Peninsula State Park - 2 min drive - 1.8 km
  • Sister Bay Beach - 7 min drive - 9.1 km

Getting around

  • Green Bay Austin Straubel Intl. Airport (GRB) - 87 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Husby's Food & Spirits - ‬8 min drive
  • ‪Al Johnson's Swedish Restaurant & Butik - ‬8 min drive
  • ‪Sister Bay Bowl - ‬8 min drive
  • ‪Peach Barn Farmhouse & Brewery - ‬8 min drive
  • ‪Sip - ‬4 min drive

About this property

Hillside Waterfront Hotel

3.5-star historic B&B near Lake Michigan
Public spaces have free WiFi. A 24-hour business center and a meeting room are available. Free breakfast is served daily. A library, a terrace, and barbecue grills are also featured at the business-friendly Hillside Waterfront Hotel. Self parking is free.
  • 7 guestrooms or units
  • 2 levels
  • Built in 1900
  • Continental breakfast (free)
  • Charging station for electric cars
  • Business center (24 hours)
  • Self-service laundry
  • Front desk (limited hours)
  • Storage area for luggage
  • Front-desk safe
  • Concierge
  • Library
  • Terrace
  • Garden
  • BBQ grill(s)
  • Outdoor picnic space
  • Fireplace in lobby
  • 1 conference room
Hillside Waterfront Hotel offers 7 air-conditioned accommodations with fireplaces and DVD players. Each accommodation is individually furnished and decorated. Beds feature premium bedding. Flat-screen televisions come with cable channels. Bathrooms include showers with hydromassage showerheads, bathrobes, complimentary toiletries, and hair dryers.

Guests can surf the web using the complimentary wireless Internet access. Business-friendly amenities include desks and phones. Additionally, rooms include complimentary bottled water and coffee/tea makers. Housekeeping is provided on a limited basis.

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Property amenities

Family friendly

  • DVD player
  • Laundry facilities
  • Mini-fridge

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • Electric car charging station on site
  • Free self parking on site

Food and drink

  • Free continental breakfast available daily 8:30 AM to 10:00 AM

Things to do

  • Library

Room amenities

Entertainment

  • DVD player
  • Flat-screen TV with cable channels

Bedroom

  • Premium bedding

Bathroom

  • Bathrobes
  • Free toiletries
  • Hair dryer
  • Hydromassage showerhead
  • Private bathroom
  • Shower
  • Towels provided

Food and drink

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Free bottled water
  • Ice maker
  • Mini-fridge

More

  • Air conditioning
  • Ceiling fan
  • Desk
  • Fireplace
  • Heating
  • Individual decor
  • Individual furnishings
  • Iron/ironing board
  • Phone

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 3 PM; Check-in end time: 6:30 PM
Contactless check-in available
Minimum check-in age: 18

Check-out

Check-out before 11 AM
Contactless check-out available

Special check-in instructions

The front desk is open daily from 9 AM - 6 PM
Front desk staffed during limited hours
If you are planning to arrive after 6 PM please contact the property in advance using the information on the booking confirmation
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

Access methods

Front desk (limited hours), key retrieval

Pets

  • No pets allowed

Children and extra beds

  • Children are welcome.
  • Rollaway/extra beds are not available.
  • Cribs (infant beds) are not available.

Property payment types

Important information

Fees

Guests will be asked to pay the following charges at the property:

  • Deposit: USD 125.00 per night

We've listed all charges provided to us by the property.

You need to know

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
This property accepts credit cards
Cashless transactions are available
Safety features at this property include a carbon monoxide detector, a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector, a security system, a first aid kit, and window guards
This property has outdoor spaces, such as balconies, patios, terraces which may not be suitable for children; if you have concerns, we recommend contacting the property prior to your arrival to confirm they can accommodate you in a suitable room
Charges for extra guests may apply and vary according to property policy.
A cash deposit, credit card, or debit card for incidental charges and government-issued photo identification may be required upon check-in.
Special requests are subject to availability at the time of check-in. Special requests can't be guaranteed and may incur additional charges.
    This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business, or profession. This property has outdoor spaces, such as balconies, patios, terraces which may not be suitable for children. If you have concerns, we recommend contacting the property prior to your arrival to confirm they can accommodate you in a suitable room. This property accepts Visa, Mastercard, American Express, and Discover. For guests' safety, the property includes a carbon monoxide detector, a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector, a security system, a first aid kit, and window guards in each accommodation. Cashless payment methods are available for all transactions.

Property is also known as

Hillside Inn Ephraim
Hillside Ephraim
Hillside Inn Of Ephraim Door County, WI
Hillside Inn of Ephraim
Hillside Waterfront Ephraim
Hillside Waterfront Hotel Ephraim
Hillside Waterfront Hotel Bed & breakfast
Hillside Waterfront Hotel Bed & breakfast Ephraim

Frequently asked questions

How close is Hillside Waterfront Hotel to the airport?

Hillside Waterfront Hotel is 82.2 mi (87-min drive) away from the Green Bay Austin Straubel Intl. Airport (GRB) airport, the closest popular airport to the property.

Does Hillside Waterfront Hotel have an airport shuttle?

Airport shuttle services are not available at Hillside Waterfront Hotel.

How close is Hillside Waterfront Hotel to the beach?

This bed & breakfast is a short 9-minute walk from Ephraim Public Beach and 4.1 mi (9-min drive) from Nicolet Bay Beach. Don't forget your sunscreen!

Does Hillside Waterfront Hotel offer free breakfast?

Hillside Waterfront Hotel offers free continental breakfast every day from 8:30 AM to 10:00 AM.

Is there a casino at Hillside Waterfront Hotel?

No, there is no casino at this bed & breakfast.

What time is check-in at Hillside Waterfront Hotel?

Check-in start time: 3 PM; Check-in end time: 6:30 PM.

Is there free parking at Hillside Waterfront Hotel?

This bed & breakfast offers free self parking.

Does Hillside Waterfront Hotel have a pool?

Hillside Waterfront Hotel does not have a pool.

Does Hillside Waterfront Hotel have a spa?

There are no spa services available at this bed & breakfast.

How close is Hillside Waterfront Hotel to downtown Ephraim?

Hillside Waterfront Hotel is 0.1 mi away from Ephraim.

Hillside Waterfront Hotel Reviews

Reviews

9.4

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 33 out of 39 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 3 out of 39 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 0 out of 39 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 2 out of 39 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 1 out of 39 reviews

9.8/10

Cleanliness

9.6/10

Staff & service

10/10

Amenities

9.8/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

Verified

10/10 Excellent

Howard

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Nothing to dislike. Accommodations and staff were superb.
Stayed 6 nights in Aug 2022
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10/10 Excellent

Jennifer

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Pristine accommodations. We will be back:)
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2022
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10/10 Excellent

Kim

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
What an quiet and elegant retreat in the midst of downtown Ephraim and enjoy views of the bay. The rooms were spacious and clean; the bed was super comfy; the property was well maintained. To a person, the staff was welcoming and helpful. Simply wonderful.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2022
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10/10 Excellent

Kerry

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The historical part of the property
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2022
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10/10 Excellent

Charles

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
What a glorious getaway!! The location, wonderful staff, amenities all we do great. We loved the Mayflower room and the beautiful porch view of flowers and the Bay. (A New England feel). Restaurants, galleries etc were within walking distance. We also enjoyed a play at nearby out door theater. Very rememberable time!
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2021
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Sara

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Perfect couples retreat- amazing views in a quaint town. Excellent service at the hotel and great restaurants within walking distance
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2021
Verified

10/10 Excellent

kay

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
this is a beautiful hotel! quiet, peaceful. worth every penny
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2021
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10/10 Excellent

David

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
The setting was wonderful; location ideal. Breakfast on the front porch was so memorable. Room was comfortable and charming. Amenities were well thought out...even a shower cap and nail file. Only thing lacking in room was a full length mirror, but so minor a detail in the overall package that we hesitated to mention it. We did, only so you would know we are real and sincere in our comments. The staff couldn't do enough for us, and the owner was friendly and more than obliging. That would be our choice to stay at should we make another trip to Door County. In fact, if we couldn't stay there we probably wouldn't go back because staying any where else would be a disappointment.
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2021
Verified

8/10 Good

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
This was a nice place to stay in Door County. However, kids are absolutely not allowed so be careful when booking. We unknowingly brought our 3 month baby along, which was frowned upon and we were told the baby had to leave. Upsetting to us, but a good place for people without kids to stay!
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2021
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10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Beautiful and historic. Meticulous inside and out. Perfect views on deck. A must stay when visiting door county.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2021
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
We have stayed in many hotels in the U.S. and the U.K. and Ireland. The room was the best ever! Loved the fireplace on cool nights!
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2021
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Our experience staying at the Hillside Waterfront Hotel was absolutely outstanding. Both Diane and Julia made our stay feel first class at every step of the way. They anticipate any questions and do everything they can to make you comfortable. The rooms are private, extremely comfortable, and very relaxing. We visited in the off-season and will be back when it warms up again!
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2021
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2/10 Terrible

Julian

Disliked: Staff & service

They claim you can't book through hotels.com

Worst experience I can remember with a hotel. I've stayed many more nights in hotels the last few years than I'd like to admit, so felt obliged to write a review for hotels.com users since it directly relates. - We booked about a month in advance but when we arrived and were told that there was no booking in our name. - We were told that the hotel has no relationship with hotels.com and that 'Hotels.com just lists every property without permission' - We were told they could call someone (called Bob or something) who could tell us which other places in the area might have space - we declined this and booked at the nearby Water Street Inn which I can definitely recommend. - The attitude of the owner was a bit shocking. No surprise, no apology, just a "They keep doing this, we don't have a booking" response. It made it obvious that they do this a lot. - When checking in at our nearby hotel, the receptionist said that they've heard the same from other people. So, in conclusion, if you're on here you know that the hotel obviously has listed itself here so the owner is lying. Especially when you consider there are verified reviews from people who have successfully stayed. The only motivation for this that I can think of is that they accept the booking but will 'lose' it if someone books direct as it enables them to avoid the commission to hotels.com. As it turned out, The Water Street Inn was lovely so all's well that ends well. But we got lucky to find it with no notice!
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2020
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Vasudevan

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
An unique "Bed & Breakfast" place, with a owner & staff that make you comfortable like family
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2019
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4/10 Poor

Verified traveller

Disliked: Staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
We trailered the motorcycle, and they had no room for us to park our trailer. Also, the mattress was terrible!
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2018
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Gary

Hillside Inn

Amazing and outstanding from room accommodations to amenities to breakfast. Staff was helpful in everything! Highly recommended!
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2018
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10/10 Excellent

Alan

Peaceful, relaxing retreat.

Perfect from start to finish. Easy check-in, gorgeous room, relaxing and quiet atmosphere. Would recommend to anyone. Families would likely prefer the cottages to staying in the main house.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2018
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Charlene

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
I loved everything. The view looking out to the sail boats to the soft colors of the room to the cleanliness & care given to details to the veranda where I had my early a.m.coffee & late night wine. Everything and everyone was very welcoming . I stayed in the day lily room decorated in soft yellows and clean whites. 4 poster bed, sheets & pillows were so easy to rest in and the bathroom was spotless. The towels and linen looked like new, they were that white They even had wipes next to the t,v. remote. Continental breakfast was fresh with wonderful sweet breads & fresh fruits . Plenty of coffee/tea in the room and also in the bfk, area available all day & night, Loved everything about this treasure of a B&B and the owner & staff so welcoming & warm.
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2018
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Loved it!

Everything was wonderful! Ephraim was a perfect little town to stay in the winter. Close to everything in door county. We loved it! Awesome breakfast and tea time :)
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Conni

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Excellent B&B in Ephraim, Door County

We loved our stay at the Hillside. They only have 5 amazing rooms...so book early. The location across from the water and in the middle of easily getting to shops, restaurants, and lovely walks is perfect. They also have a library of books and lovely magazines to share while enjoying the chairs on the porch overlooking the water, or the back patio, which is secluded and quiet.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2017
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Lois

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Great getaway.

My comfort level was purely personal. A recent foot injury made going up and down stairs uncomfortable. Otherwise everything met or exceeded expectations.
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2017
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10/10 Excellent

sara

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

A lovely stay for an anniversary

We celebrated our 10th anniversary and could not have stayed in a better Inn! The owner was adorable friendly and very professional she definitely put thought into her guests experience! The rooms are very cozy and beautiful! My only complaint was the coffee was not good in the morning and breakfast was extremely minimal. We would have hung around a little more in the morning time and enjoyed the porch overlooking the bay had this been better. But we would still return without a doubt! Sister bay was our favorite town and you cannot miss going to the Wickman house, exceptional food exceptional staff, exceptional experience!!!
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2017
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8/10 Good

Larry

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Breakfast was disappointing:

The Hillside Inn website indicated that we would be served a hearty breakfast each morning. When we arrived we were told we would receive a continental breakfast. The continental breakfast was "do it yourself" toast, a small bowl of fruit and a small portion of yogurt, and coffee or tea. This did not live up to our expectations for a bed and breakfast. Our previous experience with B&B's has always been exceptional breakfasts. That's one of the joys of staying at a B&B. On the plus side, the Inn and the rooms are gorgeous and we enjoyed our stay. But for the price we were disappointed with breakfast.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2017
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Linda

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Relax in comfort

Delightful setting overlooking Green Bay, lovely facility, and great staff who looked to accommodate every whim. They found me a table big enough to puzzle on the one rainy day we had. Our room was light and airy. The bed was fit for a princess and the pea. for little old me a step-stool was provided and worked quite well. I did suggest a balance bar be added to the shower. These use suction cups and allow persons with balance challenges to be more secure. Breakfasts were lovely with baked goods from the best bakery in Door County. Coffee was very good. Best, we enjoy meeting people. One couple had come from South Carolina to escape the heat. To them our temperatures were cool even though I felt the heat. We plan to return and do some bird-watching, maybe take a class at the Clearing and continue to explore the many good restaurants in the area.
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2017
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Robert

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Picture Perfect

Small, clean, convenient. If there is a nicer place to stay in Northern Door County, I am not aware of it. And 100 yards to Wilsons!
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2017