When you have to wait for a table at Thyme next door, there's a great option of having a glass of…read morewine here. Great wine list, knowledgeable bartender, lively indoor and outdoor seating. Views out the back are great. A gem!

Went in yesterday, a Wednesday, around 4:30P with my family…read more We gave our three year old a small toy to occupy herself. After about twenty minutes, my husband asked the only woman working if we could carry in food from next door. She said yes, but try to limit the toys. My husband asked her to repeat herself because he didn't hear her and she said, just try to keep it down on the toys, we have people trying to read. We were surprised that a wine bar warranted that kind of comment. If it's a coffee shop, library, book store, then OK. But a wine bar? We left and went next door to Thyme. I'd recommend that place if you're interested in an activity outside of reading quietly.

This is a great winery that happens to be in Door County. However, it is NOT a 'Door County…read morewinery'! Don't come here if you're hopping from winery to winery (you will be sorely disappointed when faced with real wine). If you've never heard of vitis vinifera, this winery is NOT for you. It IS, however, for those who appreciate fine wines (as opposed to the alcoholic fruit beverages served at most Wisconsin wineries). Stone's Throw appears to be one of only three Wisconsin wineries producing truly fine wines (along with Blind Horse Winery in Kohler and Von Stiehl Winery in Algoma). Yes, the atmosphere is pretentious. But that pairs well with their fine Zinfandel. I was so impressed, I joined their wine club. Cheers! I will work on getting them to provide palate cleansing crackers and water with their tastings, but the lack thereof is a minor weakness.

This was a tricky review to write because we so wanted to love this place! The food and wine were…read moreboth delicious, though we did wait probably an hour to get our food. Once we did eat it, we liked everything! Our main complaint was that we felt like the staff was annoyed that we were there. We came in with a reservation for 7 people and when we told the hostess they said "seven?" with a bit of a tone. We were met with several eye rolls throughout our experience, like when we asked for an extra plate, napkin, fork, and our bill (they did not bring enough for our whole party). There was nice live music being played and it's beautiful outside. There was a nail sticking out of the table and we mentioned it and they just said "okay" with no apology or solution which I also thought was odd. The stools were also pretty high up for the table, so we could not fit our legs underneath. I think our server was very stressed because it seemed to be fairly understaffed and I think that dipped into the level of service. Management or ownership definitely needs to find more staff or step in as servers, because it seemed like 3 servers were responsible for the entire place. I wouldn't be back, but I could guess the service would be better if they had more staff, which I know can be tricky toward the end of summer. It's a beautiful place in a great location, they just could use more staff so they are not so overwhelmed.

Baffling to me that people here never admit to what this course is---run down and beaten up. Way…read moreover priced too. I like the oldie club house. The staff is fine too. But when twenty years go by and we are still hitting on dirt; yes dirt then time to admit it's run down. Sand traps are beaten up too. Carts have tape on the seats. Also there is no fairway. It's all rough the entire course! T boxes are the same rough cut too. I think I'm getting my point across? Went again and granted there isn't really a fairway, the staff as usual is great and the carts have improved. Still a good time but could improve conditions. We noticed the course is good if lots of rain, otherwise beat up.

Maxwelton is a pretty decent course. I golf here the 4-5 times I'm in DC a year. It is close to…read morewhere we stay, the price for 9 or 18 with a cart is extremely reasonable. It's a pretty straight forward course (no water at all, holes are all pretty much straight on) but I enjoy playing it. Back 9 is a little longer and trickier than the front 9. There's a couple par 3s (9 and 17) that are fun holes to play. Management changed this past season and the course and traps seemed like they were in much better shape. They do have tennis courts along a few of the holes on the back 9 that haven't been used in years and have become fairly dumpy....it would be nice if they were either cleaned up or removed. That would be my only complaint. I'm looking forward to going back next year.

A welcome retreat from the hectic day to day, The Lauerman House provided even more. Beautiful,…read morespacious rooms and friendly people abound. My wife and I were just passing through Marinette and happened upon this lovely establishment escaping a funeral week that surrounded Christmas. We've enjoyed great company, food, and a crackling wood fire. THIS is as good as it gets!

What a find. if you are staying in Marinette and there is a vacancy -take it or kick yourself. We…read moreare already planning our next stay. A great covid stay cation. Takes you back in time. Clean. Quality. Customer service is over the top love loved heather the inn keeper. We stayed in the pink room.

I went to Door County Fire for dinner last night. I started with the seafood chowder which was…read morepretty good. I think I might pass on it in the future. For the main course, I ordered the browned butter Walleye. I've never eaten Walleye before, but I definitely will going forward. It was beyond delicious! Somewhat sweet. The browned butter glaze was amazing! You should do yourself a favor and try it! I chose mashed potatoes, which were real and delicious. It came with some gravy because, well, its potatoes. Gotta live some, lol. It also came with some bread that, if it wasn't homemade, I'd be very surprised. Lastly, there was some cole slaw, which, while I'm not a gan, I think most people would enjoy. The server could not have been nicer. Very friendly and helpful. Overall, great place! I can't wait to go back.

Stopped in on a busy Thursday night for dinner and sat at the bar…read more Got drinks right away and ordered dinner. Food came out quickly and was delicious! My wife got the Pulled Pork, a nice mound of meat with a sweet sauce on tasty Sourdough bread. I got the Backdraft Burger, which was a great combination of flavors and just a little kick. The fries are nicely flavored and we got a good pile of them for a side. Service was great and the prices very reasonable. Cool vibe. Clean, and a variety of seating with lots of TVs.

We were here for a wedding and it is such an amazing, gorgeous spot! It's an old barn converted to…read morean art gallery with event spaces outside and inside. Just beautiful! During the reception we were able to wander through the art which was a nice experience. And I don't know how much the Gallery had to do with the food service and all that, but it everything about this wedding was absolutely seamless and absolutely on time. The food was amazing. My only quibble is that the seating was super tight for dinner. It felt like we were right on top of one another, but again, that's completely minor. The grounds are fantastic native grasses and flowers. I just can't get over how wonderful the entire experience was as a wedding guest.

We held our daughters wedding at Woodwork Gallery Sept 9, 2023. We cannot say enough positive…read moreabout this amazing place and our picture perfect experience. The farm was originally built by our daughter's great-grandparents so had a special meaning to our family and friends. Joslyn was our day of wedding planner and made the entire experience seamless from beginning to end. Matt her husband also served as one of our bartenders. They are knowledgeable and have a very calm and centered approach to organization and execution of the entire wedding experinece. We had the dinner under the tent and the dance and party in the art barn. We would highly recommend! The Hanson family.

Buyer Beware! I…read moremuch prefer to write positive reviews but we trusted these guys and they so abused our trust that I feel we should warn others. The Hillside Waterfront Hotel is not really an hotel. More like a poorly run Airbnb'? The basic functions of even the most modest hotel are conspicuously absent. At check in there was no one there to greet us, answer questions, help us orient to the area or even help us with our luggage. When we reached out for help via their phone number they were unresponsive for an entire day and when we followed up at the end of day our host chose this moment to make it clear she had more important things to do than respond to guest questions. Perhaps this kind of attitude is typical of Ephraim, Wisconsin? Other things to know: We booked a suite which turned out not to be a suite. Any seasoned traveler will know the difference. They told us they were in very high demand at the height of the fall season but the hotel was empty but for one older couple. Makes sense now. Talking of that couple we only noticed them because the lady nearly fell down the stairs backwards as she struggled upstairs with her bags. Only hosts who don't care about their guests would allow that possibility. The plumbing is terrible. The sink didn't drain properly and the toilet blocked on first use (Not our fault! We know how to care for older plumbing) and of course there was no one on hand to help us The house smells of mold. Old houses sometimes do, but it this is especially bad. Our room was infested with biting bugs! In conclusion, Door County is a stunning area and not to be missed. The same cannot be said for the Hillside Waterfront 'Hotel'.

This place is absolutely amazing! Husband and I decided to come up for Labor Day weekend and we…read moreare so glad we did. The huge porch overlooking the lake was the perfect place for an afternoon glass of wine. The breakfasts were terrific! They also have a cabinet full of anything you may have forgotten such as toothpaste, sunscreen, bug spray, deodorant, etc. The breakfasts were outstanding! The owners are super friendly and accommodating! We can't wait to come back again!

My partner and I spent the first weekend of October in Door County to celebrate my birthday,…read morestaying at Gordon Lodge for one night. We typically stay in Fish Creek, but since we booked our trip only a week in advance, there were no available accommodations there. We decided on Bailey's Harbor instead, which is just a 20-minute drive from Fish Creek, offering stunning views of the lake, surrounding nature, and charming villages along the way. I paid $200 for one night in a Trailside One Bedroom Suite, which featured an apartment-style layout with a queen bed, a pull-out sofa in the living room, a full kitchen, parking, and a lovely view of the wooded trail area. The room was spacious and clean, providing a cozy, cabin-like atmosphere that was more than enough for two people. The property itself is absolutely beautiful, with walking trails, stunning views of Lake Michigan, and a peaceful, secluded ambiance. It also offers a dock, beach area, hot tub, and pool, all surrounded by majestic pines. We were able to easily walk to the water, the breakfast hall, and other areas of the property. During our stay, we also noticed a small wedding taking place, adding to the charming atmosphere. The only thing preventing me from giving a 5-star review is the quality of the breakfast. It was typical of a basic hotel breakfast--scrambled eggs made from powdered eggs, cereal, coffee, juice, and so on. As someone who loves breakfast, it would have been a nice touch to have freshly made scrambled eggs and hashbrowns, which would have really elevated the experience for me. Overall, I'm excited to return in the summer to take advantage of the outdoor pool, hot tub, beach area, dock, and outdoor seating. I'm also looking forward to trying the restaurant on the property next time.

We stayed at Gordon Lodge on North Bay in Door County, Wisconsin. After a few nights there I was…read moretotally rested. In fact, I could have stayed much longer. The property was beautiful and it was huge. There were options to stay in cabins, houses, and a lodge. There were also hiking trails and it sat on Lake Michigan so you could Kayak or swim in the pool over looking the lake. There were also basketball courts and tennis courts. You could basically spend your whole time on the property and have your vacation there. We stayed in Cabins. This one is the Spruce and it's where Leslie and I roomed. The cabin had 2 bedrooms, 2 bathrooms, a kitchen, living room, and fireplace. And we had a gorgeous view of Lake Michigan right out front. Everything was so quiet on the campus. It was super relaxing and I got two nights of fantastic sleep! I also have to add they have hot water and there was great water pressure. Not everyone talks about bathrooms and showers, but for me a hot shower is like a cup of coffee. I don't like coffee and I need the shower to wake me up. They had super soft towels too. This is another small thing that is huge. I can't stand small scratchy towels. These were big and fluffy They also had a buffet breakfast and a restaurant. The breakfasts were amazing! They had different buffets each morning too. I had such a great stay!

Pretty venue, purpose built 'barn'. Long walk to the outdoor ceremony space, which is well done…read more They have a golf cart to assist in transport. None smoking

I have nothing bad to say about this place ! There service is exceptional and Sarah and her…read morehusband, the owner, is well organized ....

My steak was cooked to perfection! Tender and juicy. I'm looking forward to going back…read more Delicious!

First time here in years. New ownership and didn't have a good experience. We visited a few months…read moreback and the service was average, but booking our event was very difficult and very little communication. Place was dirty. For what we spent we were very disappointed. Food was cold and slow service. Prices didn't match quality. Just overall not managed well. Don't recommend for weddings or events. Watch out for credit card fees they don't advertise!