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Aparthotel

Waterbury Inn

2.5 star property
Aparthotel with a seasonal outdoor pool, near Lake Michigan

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Front of property
Game room
View from room
Exterior
Lobby sitting area
The Waterbury Inn overlooks Lake Michigan, offering a peaceful setting with amenities like a spa tub, fitness center, garden, and playground. Free WiFi keeps everyone connected. Guests praise the staff.

Reviews

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful

Popular amenities

  • Laundry
  • Kitchen
  • Outdoor Space
  • Air conditioning

About the neighborhood

Map
10321 Water Street, Ephraim, WI, 54211

What's nearby

  • Ephraim Public Beach - 5 min drive - 2.1 miles
  • Sister Bay Beach - 6 min drive - 3.0 miles
  • Waterfront Park - 6 min drive - 3.0 miles
  • Sister Bay Marina - 6 min drive - 3.2 miles
  • Peninsula State Park Golf Course - 9 min drive - 3.4 miles

Restaurants

  • ‪Al Johnson's Swedish Restaurant & Butik - ‬5 min drive
  • ‪Stabbur Beer Garden - ‬5 min drive
  • ‪Wilson's Restaurant & Ice Cream Parlor - ‬4 min drive
  • ‪Husby's Food & Spirits - ‬4 min drive
  • ‪Wild Tomato - ‬5 min drive

About this property

Waterbury Inn

Aparthotel with a seasonal outdoor pool, near Lake Michigan
Along with an indoor pool, this smoke-free aparthotel has a hot tub and coffee/tea in a common area. WiFi in public areas is free. Other amenities include a seasonal outdoor pool, laundry facilities, and a computer station. Each apartment provides a kitchen with a refrigerator, a stovetop, a microwave, and a dishwasher. For a bit of entertainment, guests will find a flat-screen TV with cable channels, and other amenities include free WiFi and a balcony. Housekeeping is available on request.
Waterbury Inn offers 46 air-conditioned accommodations with coffee/tea makers and hair dryers. Rooms open to balconies or patios. Each accommodation is individually decorated. Beds feature pillowtop mattresses. 43-inch flat-screen televisions come with premium cable channels. Kitchens offer full-sized refrigerators/freezers, stovetops, microwaves, and cookware/dishes/utensils. Bathrooms include shower/tub combinations and complimentary toiletries.

Guests can surf the web using the complimentary wireless Internet access. Business-friendly amenities include phones along with free local calls (restrictions may apply). Additionally, rooms include irons/ironing boards and ceiling fans. Housekeeping is provided on request.

An indoor pool, a seasonal outdoor pool, and a hot tub are on site.

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Property amenities

Pool/Spa

  • Hot tub
  • Indoor pool
  • Seasonal outdoor pool

Internet

  • Available in the apartment: Free WiFi
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • Wheelchair-accessible parking available

Kitchen

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Cookware, dishware, and utensils
  • Dishwasher
  • Full-sized refrigerator/freezer
  • Microwave
  • Stovetop

Dining

  • Coffee and tea in common areas

Bedrooms

  • Bedroom
  • Bedsheets provided
  • Pillowtop mattress

Bathroom

  • 1 private bathroom
  • Free toiletries
  • Hair dryer
  • Shampoo
  • Shower/bathtub combination
  • Soap
  • Towels provided

Living spaces

  • Fireplace in lobby
  • Living room

Entertainment

  • 43-inch flat-screen TV with premium cable channels
  • TV in common areas

Outdoor areas

  • Balcony/patio
  • Garden
  • Picnic area

Laundry

  • Laundry facilities

Work spaces

  • Computer station

Comfort

  • Air conditioning
  • Ceiling fan

Pets

  • Service animals only (pets not allowed)

Suitability/Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • Upper floors accessible by stairs only
  • Wheelchair accessible (may have limitations)
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking
  • Wheelchair-accessible path of travel
  • Smoking not allowed

Services and conveniences

  • Free local calls
  • Housekeeping (on request)
  • Iron/ironing board
  • Phone
  • Vending machine

Things to do

  • Winery tours nearby

Safety features

  • Carbon monoxide detector not reported (host has not indicated whether there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property; consider bringing a portable detector)
  • Smoke detector not reported (host has not indicated whether there is a smoke detector on the property)

General

  • 1 building
  • 3 floors
  • 46 units
  • Garden
  • Housekeeping (on request)
  • Individual decor

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; Check-in end time: 9:00 PM
Minimum check-in age: 21

Check-out

Check-out before 11:00 AM

Special check-in instructions

The front desk is open Sunday - Thursday (9:00 AM - 5:00 PM) and Friday - Saturday (9:00 AM - 9:00 PM)
Guests planning to arrive outside of normal check-in hours will receive an email with check-in instructions and lockbox information; front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property
You will be asked to provide the property with a copy of your government-issued photo ID after booking

Access methods

Staffed front desk, lockbox

Pets

Pets not allowed (service animals are welcome, and are exempt from fees)

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

You'll be asked to pay the following charges at the property. Fees may include applicable taxes:

  • Resort fee: USD 17.99 per accommodation, per night

We have included 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; cash is not accepted
Host has not indicated whether there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property; consider bringing a portable detector with you on the trip
Host has not indicated whether there is a smoke detector on the property
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 is professionally cleaned

We should mention

This property does not have elevators
The seasonal pool will be open from October to June
Pool access available from 8:30 AM to 9:00 PM

Property is also known as

Waterbury Inn Ephraim
Waterbury Inn
Waterbury Ephraim
Waterbury Hotel Ephraim
Waterbury Inn Ephraim, Door County, WI
Waterbury Inn Ephraim
Waterbury Inn Aparthotel
Waterbury Inn Aparthotel Ephraim

Frequently asked questions

Does Waterbury Inn have a pool?

Yes, this property has an indoor pool and a seasonal outdoor pool. Pool access is from 8:30 AM–9:00 PM.

Is Waterbury Inn pet-friendly?

No, only service animals are welcome at the property.

What time is check-in at Waterbury Inn?

Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; Check-in end time: 9:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Waterbury Inn?

Check-out is at 11:00 AM.

Where is Waterbury Inn located?

Situated in Ephraim, this aparthotel is within 1 mi (2 km) of Eagle Harbor and Lake Michigan. Bay Ridge Golf Course and Francis Hardy Gallery are also within 1 mi (2 km).

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Waterbury Inn Reviews

Reviews

9.0

Wonderful

Rating 10 - Excellent. 292 out of 491 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 156 out of 491 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 31 out of 491 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 10 out of 491 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 2 out of 491 reviews

9.4/10

Cleanliness

9.0/10

Staff & service

8.6/10

Amenities

9.0/10

Property conditions & facilities

8.6/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Susan

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities, communication
Lovely stay.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Shelly

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities, communication
Clean room, great staff, quiet, will likely stay again
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025

8/10 Good

Trang

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, communication
Great space for a family of 4. Lobby area is very cozy and the fire pit tables and grills outside were a nice amenity. The property was a little dated, but overall, very clean and nice staff. We especially loved the walkable access to the cafe across the street called Sip. We would stay here again.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Kari

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities, communication
We had a wonderful stay and will definitely be back!
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2024

8/10 Good

Abhijit

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities, communication
Giving it 4 star because you should provide extra bed sheet and
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Kerry

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities, communication
We love this place and stay often. Breakfast across the street and close to everything else.
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

TAMARA

It was great clean nicely furnished. The bed a little hard but great overall!
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025

8/10 Good

Molly

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities, communication
Nice location. Quiet.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2025

8/10 Good

Tina

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities, communication
Good location. Accommodations were good. Allowed us to stay the one night. Updates were nice
Stayed 1 night in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Teresa

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities, communication
Great place to stay!
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2023

10/10 Excellent

MARK L

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Would stay there again..
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2024

8/10 Good

Gary

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities, communication
Beautiful area to vacation in. More amenities than we expected.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2022

8/10 Good

Lanette

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities, communication
Wonderful staff
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Kathryn

Liked: Cleanliness, room comfort, communication
The room was perfect for our family of 5. Cant wait to come back again next year. Kitchen is perfect and lots of space through out the room.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2023

10/10 Excellent

Heidi

Liked: Cleanliness, communication

Weekend Getaway

Loft rooms was very spacious and great getaway. Appliances and furniture were outdated and beds not very comfortable. Staff was very nice and facilities were clean and well landscaped.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

Jacquelyn

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities, communication
Property is away from downtown area so VERY quiet. Two pools and hot tub. Great amenities. Staff very attentive and helpful. Lovely grounds, even the end of September. I did not like there is no elevator.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Lori

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities, communication
WE LOVE THE LOCATION. WE DIDNT LIKE THE FACT THAT A NEW EMPLOYEE WAS WORKING THE FRONT DESK ON A BUSY FESTIVAL WEEKEND. THERE WAS A BIT OF A BACK UP CHECKING IN
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Brian J

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities, communication
Very helpful
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Mary

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities, communication
Very private
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2022

6/10 Okay

Andrew

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities, communication
It was a beautiful property but the bed was terribly uncomfortable!!
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2022

10/10 Excellent

Rosemary

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities, communication
It was very comfortable and clean. Sometimes a guest forgets a small item like a toothbrush or razor when they pack. It would be nice if they had a few of these items on hand for forgetful people to buy.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

PATRICK

Liked: Cleanliness, room comfort, communication

It all worked out

We were originally scheduled to stay at another resort that had a fire and the property was devestated. The Waterbury turned out to be a lovely alternative that we were able to book fairly last second once we realized our original destination had cancelled our booking. Overall, the unit we had was delightful and convenient, and although it rained much of the weekend, we had a pleasant time.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2023

10/10 Excellent

Mike

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities, communication
The Waterbury Inn is perfectly located between Sister Bay and Fish Creek. The staff are friendly and the property was very clean, organized and had all the amenities we were looking for. We stayed in a room with a loft. We are a family of six and it worked very well. Our infant was in a pack and play next to us in the king. Our three older kids (2-5-7) slept together perpendicularly in the closed bedroom on the queen bed. When the kids went the bed, my wife and I had the living room space to ourselves to watch some Netflix and grab food/beverages from the fully stocked kitchen. We were very impressed with this hotel and look forward to staying here in the future as the kids grow up.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2023

6/10 Okay

Karen

Liked: Amenities, communication
Disliked: Cleanliness
Our room was not very clean. Bathroom floor/vanity was dirty, carpet dirty. The entire room reeked of the smell of bacon the entire time even after opening windows. Will not stay at the property again. Not worth the amount of money paid.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2022

10/10 Excellent

Regina

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities, communication
We really like staying at the Waterbury which is close to many of the places we like going in Door County.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025

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