Ephraim Shores - Door County Waterfront Lodging

Ephraim Shores - Door County Waterfront Lodging Waterfront lodging in Door County’s most scenic village, Ephraim, WI.
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We're located in the heart of the village, overlooking Eagle Harbor and Peninsula State Park. And along our shorefront, we have a private sun deck that allows our guests to relax and enjoy a spectacular view of the breathtaking sunsets. Besides the great scenery, we offer comfort and style with many different room types to choose from. Double whirlpool spas, kitchens, and suites are all choices to help make your vacation memorable.

We've got a BIG birthday we're celebrating today. Big, meaning the big 1-0-0. Happy birthday to the guy that made Ephrai...
09/03/2026

We've got a BIG birthday we're celebrating today. Big, meaning the big 1-0-0.

Happy birthday to the guy that made Ephraim Shores Resort possible: Randall "Ranny" Nelson.

In 1969, Ranny and his wife Ruth purchased property and built what would become Ephraim Shores Resort. At the time, Ranny also owned another business: South Shore Pier, where he'd rent boats to visitors every summer.

Over the years, Ranny and Ruth turned their small hotel and restaurant into a 46-room resort with a pool area and game room. Ranny has always taken great pride in Ephraim Shores, and has spent every available moment (even during the off-season!) working on the building. He's still out and about around here whenever he can be!

We have so many reasons to be grateful to Ranny, but the biggest one is that he's instilled in all of us that the guest experience is the most important thing there is in the lodging business, and it's a guiding principle that is still very much alive today.

Please join us in wishing Ranny a happy 100th birthday!

Labor Day weekend is the last big one of the summer, and the whole peninsula turns out for it. Here's what's happening w...
09/02/2026

Labor Day weekend is the last big one of the summer, and the whole peninsula turns out for it. Here's what's happening within an easy drive of Ephraim Shores:

Marina Fest, Sister Bay (September 5 & 6): This Sister Bay celebration is 30 years old in 2026, and they're celebrating in a big way with a classic and wooden boat show, an arts and crafts fair, live music and fireworks over the bay Saturday at dusk

Jazz on Jefferson, Sturgeon Bay (September 5 & 6): A brand new free street festival, with eight jazz groups on two stages Sunday

Gills Rock ArtFest (September 5 & 6): Two dozen artists showing and demonstrating their work, in its 25th year at the tip of the peninsula

Newport Wilderness Days, Ellison Bay (September 4-6): Guided hikes, naturalist programs and stargazing at Wisconsin's only Dark Sky Park

Who's heading up for Labor Day? What's on your agenda this weekend?

Is anyone else wondering where the summer went? This one went especially fast!We know, we know...we technically still ha...
08/31/2026

Is anyone else wondering where the summer went? This one went especially fast!

We know, we know...we technically still have a few more weeks of summer. But there's something about the end of August that gets us into the mood for fall.

So, here's a sunset photo to say goodbye to August, and with it, hello to cooler temperatures, more sunsets on our private sundeck, and friends to share the view with.

Looking to get away for fall? Head to our website to take a look at your options and book: https://ephraimshores.com/

We will take it!! Thanks to all our guests that comment on our resort. We appreciate all of our staff that take pride in...
08/29/2026

We will take it!! Thanks to all our guests that comment on our resort. We appreciate all of our staff that take pride in making your stay with us perfect.

Cherries get a lot of the attention in Door County, but in a few weeks, it will be time for our other favorite fruit to ...
08/27/2026

Cherries get a lot of the attention in Door County, but in a few weeks, it will be time for our other favorite fruit to shine: apples.

Apples are in season roughly mid-September through mid-October. If you're heading up here for apple season, here are a few places to put on your list:

Lautenbach's Market & Winery in Fish Creek: Lautenbach's gives the full experience. They've got pick-your-own apples daily in-season, plus plenty of apple-flavored products in their market.

Wood Orchard Market in Egg Harbor: This institution on Highway 42 is packed come apple season with several different apple varieties as well as cider, james, pies, and much more.

Seaquist Orchards Farm Market in Sister Bay: This longtime Door County orchard also stocks fresh apples and many apple goodies, not to mention an Apple Fest weekend during the fall.

Stay with us at Ephraim Shores. After all, you'll need someplace to put all those apples: https://ephraimshores.com/

There's a new boutique and gallery in Ephraim, and they're opening in early September!Maven Boutique & Gallery (located ...
08/25/2026

There's a new boutique and gallery in Ephraim, and they're opening in early September!

Maven Boutique & Gallery (located in the former Blue Dolphin House) plans to have their grand opening on Thursday, September 3.

Here's what we know about the shop: The space will remain a home goods shop and art gallery, and the owners are also planning to add a small selection of clothing in a wide range of sizes.

We're sure they'll have more information (and teasers!) as their opening date gets closer. For more information, follow them on Instagram at .

This will be a great addition to North Ephraim. Our tip: stay at Ephraim Shores and shop that entire corridor! So many great shops: Thrift Hagen , The Simple Solution Door County , Door County Rock & Gem, Fine Line Designs Art Gallery, Island Lavender...

The sun is setting over the bluff now but we are still having fantastic sunsets.
08/25/2026

The sun is setting over the bluff now but we are still having fantastic sunsets.

There's less than a week left to catch the Community Mosaic Project at The Hardy Gallery!Now in its 19th year, the Commu...
08/19/2026

There's less than a week left to catch the Community Mosaic Project at The Hardy Gallery!

Now in its 19th year, the Community Mosaic Project is an exhibit of 300 6" by 6" canvases, painted by a variety of youth artists, first-timers, and professional artists and hung together as a single large-scale mosaic.

Here's the fun part: After the exhibit ends this Sunday, August 23, the mosaic is deconstructed and the works of art are mailed directly to patrons who blind purchased a canvas. Canvases are $40, which covers the art as well as the shipping. The exciting part of this process is not knowing which canvas you will receive—and of course, contributing to a great cause, which is making sure we can enjoy art at the Hardy for years to come.

Head here for more information about the exhibit: https://www.thehardy.org/2026-exhibitions/communitymosaicproject

08/19/2026

Good morning! It is peaceful out here this morning. It is going to be a fantastic day. Hope you are here in DC enjoying it!

We love testimonials...and we especially love testimonials from first-time guests.It sounds like Lynn loved everything a...
08/17/2026

We love testimonials...and we especially love testimonials from first-time guests.

It sounds like Lynn loved everything about her stay at Ephraim Shores Resort: the room, our private sundeck, the sunset, and the central location.

She's in good company: new and returning guests alike tell us its a combination of all of these things that keep them coming back, year after year.

Want to experience all the goodness for yourself? Head here to start your planning: https://ephraimshores.com/

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10018 Water Street
Ephraim, WI
54211

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+19208542371

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