Wilder Inn

3.0 star property

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Exterior
Desk, laptop workspace, free WiFi, bed sheets
Seasonal outdoor pool
Balcony view
Desk, laptop workspace, free WiFi, bed sheets

Reviews

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional

Popular amenities

  • Pool
  • Air conditioning
  • Parking included
  • Free WiFi

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10013 Poplar Street, Ephraim, WI, 54211
  • Place, Eagle Harbor
    ‪2 min walk‬
  • Place, Ephraim Public Beach
    ‪15 min walk‬
  • Place, Peninsula State Park
    ‪2 min drive‬

Room options

King Suite

9.2 out of 10
Wonderful
(13 reviews)
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

2 Bedroom Suite

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(4 reviews)
  • 2 bedrooms
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed and 1 Queen Bed

Double Room

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(3 reviews)
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Double Beds

Single Room

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
(4 reviews)
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

Single Room

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(1 review)
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

Double Room

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(2 reviews)
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Double Beds

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About this property

Wilder Inn

Adults-only hotel with free breakfast and seasonal outdoor pool
Along with coffee/tea in a common area, this smoke-free hotel has a seasonal outdoor pool and a garden. Free on-the-go breakfast, free WiFi in public areas and free self parking are also provided. Other amenities include a picnic area. Change of towels is available on request
Wilder Inn offers 18 air-conditioned accommodations with a hairdryer and free toiletries. Guests can make use of the in-room fridges and microwaves. Bathrooms include a combined bath/shower unit.

This Ephraim hotel provides complimentary wireless Internet access. Flat-screen televisions come with cable channels.

Recreational amenities at the hotel include a seasonal outdoor pool.
Our customers tell us they can't get enough of Wilder Inn's great location. During your stay, you're just a quick walk from Lake Michigan. Free breakfast, free WiFi in public areas and free self-parking are available.
  • Free on-the-go breakfast served daily
  • Free WiFi
  • Free self-parking
  • Take a swim in the seasonal outdoor pool
  • Amenities include coffee/tea in a common area
  • Guests have great things to say about the location and the helpful staff
  • Just a 3-minute drive from Peninsula State Park and 13 minutes from Ridges Sanctuary
Free breakfast is served daily. WiFi is free in public spaces. Wilder Inn also features a seasonal outdoor pool, a garden, and a picnic area. Self parking is free.

This 3-star Ephraim hotel is smoke free.

Guests are served a free on-the-go breakfast daily from 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM.

Property amenities

Internet

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

Parking and transport

  • Free uncovered self parking on site
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking available

Food and drink

  • Free on-the-go breakfast available daily 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM
  • Coffee and tea in common areas

Things to do

  • Seasonal outdoor pool

Conveniences

  • Limited-hour front desk

Guest services

  • Change of towels on request

Outdoors

  • Garden
  • In a nature reserve
  • Picnic area

Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • 1 step to reach entrance
  • 2 accessible parking spaces
  • Thin carpet in room
  • Upper floors accessible by stairs only
  • Well-lit path to entrance
  • Wheelchair accessible (may have limitations)
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking

More

  • Smoke-free property

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • Free toiletries
  • Hair dryer
  • Shower/bathtub combination
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • Flat-screen TV with cable channels

Food and drink

  • Microwave
  • Refrigerator

More

  • Air conditioning
  • Ceiling fan
  • Desk
  • Electrical adapters
  • Laptop workspace

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; check-in end time: midnight
Contactless check-in and check-out are available
Minimum check-in age - 18

Check-out

Check-out before 10:00 AM
Contactless check-out

Special check-in instructions

The front desk is open daily from 8:00 AM - 3:00 PM
Guests planning to arrive outside normal check-in hours will receive an email within 24 hours before arrival with check-in instructions and key retrieval information; front desk staffed during limited hours
Amenities such as water, coffee/tea, soap, and towels, are available in the lobby until 10 PM.

Access methods

Front desk (limited hours), key retrieval

Pets

  • No pets allowed

Children and extra beds

  • This property welcomes adults only.
  • Rollaway/extra beds are not available.
  • Cots (infant beds) are not available.

Payment types at the property

Important information

You need to know

This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business or profession.
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, debit cards and cash
Safety features at this property include a carbon monoxide detector and a smoke detector
This property has outdoor spaces, such as balconies, patios and terraces, which may not be suitable for children; if you have any concerns, we recommend contacting the property prior to your arrival to confirm that they can accommodate you in a suitable room
The front desk at this property is open daily from 8:00 AM - 3:00 PM.
Guests planning to arrive outside of normal check-in hours will receive an email with special check-in information and key retrieval information. Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property.
If you cancel your booking, you'll be subject to the host's cancellation policy. In accordance with EU regulations about consumer rights, property booking services are not subject to the right of withdrawal.

We should mention

  • The seasonal pool will open in June and close in September.

Property is also known as

Village Green Lodge Ephraim
Village Green Lodge
Village Green Ephraim
Village Green Lodge Ephraim, Door County, WI
Village Green Lodge Ephraim Door County WI
Village Green Lodge Hotel
Village Green Lodge Ephraim
Village Green Lodge Hotel Ephraim

Wilder Inn Reviews

Reviews

9.4

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 331 out of 466 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 104 out of 466 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 17 out of 466 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 10 out of 466 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 4 out of 466 reviews

9.6/10

Cleanliness

9.6/10

Staff & service

8.4/10

Amenities

9.0/10

Property conditions & facilities

9.2/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Ericka

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
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Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025

8/10 Good

Jeffrey

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Nancy, Madison

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
The location was a block from the water and a few minutes away from the fish boil. The manager was very friendly and accommodating. A big storm caused a lot of damage and they were almost finished with the clean up. The room was comfortable and spacious. If you’re lucky to get a cinnamon roll they were delicious.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Michele

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
What a gem! My husband and I had booked two nights at this lovely inn and liked it so much we decided to stay an extra night. Trent, the owner is personable and very knowledgeable about where to go and what to do (he’s a former chef!). He did everything to make our stay perfect. The furnishings are cozy and most everything in the rooms (we stayed in two different ones) is up to date. You can’t beat the location for walkability, restaurants are a few steps away and the view of the water is just gorgeous. We look forward to coming back to the area and staying here!
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Mary Jane

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Quiet clean. Wonderful place to stay.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Kathleen, Brownsdale

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The lodge wasn't far off the main road, but was surrounded by trees and greenery and was very quiet and secluded. Unfortunately, the pool, which looked inviting, was closed while we were there. Also, there was a sign in the breakfast area saying that pastry was available on the weekend, but it never materialized. Otherwise, the room was spacious and clean. Would definitely recommend it to others.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025

2/10 Terrible

Jessica, Cedarburg

Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025

4/10 Poor

duane

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Disliked: Property conditions & facilities
Swimming Pool was closed, tub drain was clogged, bath towel rack fell off the wall and pillows were like baloons. I was given 2 room keys one was for the room next door and the other didn’t fit my room and I didn’t realize this until I returned that evening. After 5 minutes I was able to get the door unlocked. Almost had to call a locksmith.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025

8/10 Good

Julianne

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Madison

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
I really liked this property. The rooms were really nice and clean. Only problem was the outrageous storm so there was a power outage. Wish they had a backup generator so we didn’t have to leave a day early.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Roberta

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025

2/10 Terrible

John

Disliked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Kenneth

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2025

8/10 Good

Theresa

Travelled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The Village Green Lodge is now known as the Wilder Inn, as it has just changed hands. It is a motel, so not super fancy, but it certainly fit our needs. The staff was super nice, pointing out that they just purchased it and were working on lots of upgrades, including a free breakfast...which was basic (oatmeal, fresh fruit, yogurt and coffee), but, again, enough for us. Our room was a bit musty smelling, so that is one thing I hope they work on. Otherwise it fit all our needs. Totally forgot they had an outdoor pool, which really looked nice but I was unprepared to use it. Location is great, close to Post Office for a fish boil, Wilson's for burgers and ice cream, Anderson dock for a sunset, Peninsula State park for some nature, great views and an evening at the theater.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Carrie

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

Reservation already in for next year

Third time staying here. First time since they changed owners. Would recommend to others. Quite and walking distance to restaurants and water.
Pool is quite since it’s an Adult only resort
Brunch and Fish Boil - in walking distance
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2025

8/10 Good

Wendy

Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Stephanie

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

Amazing

Staff was amazing!
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025

8/10 Good

Beth

Travelled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

joseph

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

Paradise in Door County

Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2025

8/10 Good

cynthia

Travelled with partner
Liked: Amenities
Very nice and quiet place. We thought it was gonna be closer to water view, but it wasn’t. We did miss not having any elevators to get our belongings to our room since we were on the second floor, but there was a nice gentleman in the office who helped us. ❤️
Harry Manx at an outdoor concert in Egg Harbor. Wonderful
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Wesley

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

Superb hotel in the middle of a corn field!!

What a not great but superb place to stay. Staff all very friendly and took pride in their hotel. And it showed. Mattress sheets pillows all perfect.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Victor

Travelled with family
Liked: Amenities
Awesome
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Kathleen, Appleton

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Such friendly, helpful staff, thank you Trent!!
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025

8/10 Good

Cheryl

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Our stay here was great! The room was very clean, if a little dated, and the beds were very comfortable. Charming, quiet (adults only), and super convenient walking distance to restaurants and the water. The staff was friendly and very helpful. The hotel will be undergoing renovation this winter as it has new ownership and we look forward to staying there next summer!
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2025

8/10 Good

Dale

Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025