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Guest House on Owners Lakefront Property

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Interior
Exterior
Outdoor dining
Interior

Reviews

10 out of 10
Exceptional

Entire home

3 bedrooms2 bathroomsSleeps 7102 sq m

Popular amenities

  • Kitchen
  • Free Wi-Fi
  • Air-conditioning
  • Outdoor space
  • Parking available
  • Barbecue grill

Explore the area

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La Pointe, WI
  • Place, Big Bay State Park
    ‪13 min drive‬
  • Place, Major Gilbert Beach
    ‪20 min drive‬
  • Place, Madeline Island Museum
    ‪24 min drive‬

Room options

Standard Room, 1 Queen Bed
Super 8 by Wyndham Ashland
Ashland
  • Pool
  • Hot tub
  • Breakfast included
  • Parking included
4.0 out of 5, Very good, 1,000 reviews
The price is €142
includes taxes & fees
1 Jun - 2 Jun
Super 8 by Wyndham Ashland

About this property

Entire place

You'll have the entire home to yourself and will only share it with other guests in your party.

Guest House on Owners Lakefront Property

This is our guest house. It is very nicely appointed with hardwood cabinets, tile and hardwood floors, and professional grade appliances. The lower level has an open living/dining area with a fully equipped galley kitchen. Large dining table. Patio doors with view of the lake. There is a full bath down. One bedroom with one queen and one full bed. Upstairs is queen bed with sitting area, and small bedroom with queen bed. Bath up is shower/toilet only.

This house sits on owner's homestead with a spectacular view of the Apostle Islands from a high bank. Access the large permanent pier by stairs (about 125) or by electric tram to shore end of dock. There is a swim ladder if you care to venture into the cold, clear waters of Lake Superior. Many guests do, and describe the experience as "spiritual".

The dock sits at the south end of Hidden Beach, which is accessible only to residents of the local development. Most of the time you will have the beach to yourself. Enjoy watching the fishing and sailboats heading towards anchorages at Stockton Island. Eagles nest and perch in the tall pines along the shore.
During your stay at this vacation home, you'll be close to Apostle Islands National Lakeshore. The vacation home offers free WiFi and a kitchen.
  • Air-conditioned home with kitchen, 2 bathrooms, and fireplace
  • Free WiFi
  • Amenities include an elevator
  • 0.1 mi (0.1 km) from Lake Superior and 4.7 mi (7.6 km) from Big Bay State Park
This vacation home offers its guests barbecue grills and an elevator. The front desk is open around the clock.

Property amenities

Beach

  • Beach towels

Internet

  • Available in the house: Free WiFi

Parking and transport

  • Car required
  • Parking on site

Kitchen

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Cookware, dishware, and utensils
  • Dishwasher
  • Hob
  • Microwave
  • Oven
  • Refrigerator
  • Toaster

Bedrooms

  • 3 bedrooms
  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • 2 bathrooms
  • Bathtub or shower
  • Hair dryer
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels provided

Living spaces

  • Fireplace
  • Living room

Entertainment

  • DVD player
  • TV

Outdoor areas

  • Barbecue grill
  • Firepit
  • Outdoor furniture
  • Patio

Comfort

  • Air conditioning
  • Heating

Pets

  • No pets allowed

Suitability/Accessibility

  • Cobblestone flooring in public areas
  • Hardwood flooring in public areas
  • Lift
  • Smoke-free property
  • Note from host: Outdoors ONLY!!

Location highlights

  • Near the marina
  • On a lake
  • On the waterfront

Things to do

  • Kayak
  • Water sports equipment
  • Birdwatching nearby
  • Cycling nearby
  • Fishing nearby
  • Golfing nearby
  • Motor boating nearby
  • Sailing nearby
  • Swimming nearby

Safety features

  • Carbon monoxide detector (host has indicated there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property)
  • Smoke detector (host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property)
  • First aid kit
  • Fire extinguisher
  • Deadbolt lock

General

  • Unit size: 1,100 square feet

Policies

Check-in

Check-in time starts at 4:00 PM

Minimum check-in age: 25

Check-out

Check-out before 10:00 AM

Special check-in instructions

You will receive an email from the host with check-in and check-out instructions

Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

Rules

Conserve water. Everything that enters drain goes into holding tank and needs to be hauled to sewage treatment plant.

Recycling requires separation by type. Bins and instructions provided. There is no landfill for trash--EVERYTHING gets hauled off.

NO FIREWORKS!

Pets

  • No pets allowed

Children and extra beds

  • Children are welcome.

Events

No events allowed

Smoking

Smoking is not permitted

Outdoors ONLY!!

Important information

You need to know

This property is managed by a private host (a party not acting within their trade, business or profession). EU consumer law, including the right of withdrawal, will not apply to your booking. The cancellation policy set by the private host will cover your booking.
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
Onsite parties or group events are strictly prohibited
Host has indicated there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property
Host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher, a first aid kit, and a deadbolt lock
This property is managed through our partner, Vrbo. You will receive an email from Vrbo with a link to a Vrbo account, where you can change or cancel your reservation
You will receive an email from the host with check-in and check-out instructions. You will also receive an email from Vrbo with a link to a Vrbo account which will enable you to manage your booking.

Guest House on Owners Lakefront Property Reviews

Reviews

10

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 81 out of 86 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 5 out of 86 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 0 out of 86 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 86 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 86 reviews

9.4/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Staff & service

10/10

Amenities

10/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Al C.

Liked: Cleanliness
Property was perfect for our stay clean and comfortable. Would recommend to anyone wanting peace and quite. Larry was a very accommodating host.
Stayed 5 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness
Everything was great. Check-in was smooth with Larry giving us an overview of how everything works. Kitchen was was well appointed (bring your own spices)Knives could use some sharpening. (I'm fussy) The beach was beautiful, the kids loved doing the steps to get their steps in. I used the lift on the way back up.
Stayed 6 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jordan V., Chicago, IL

Liked: Cleanliness
The guest house was clean, comfortable and had all the amenities we needed, including s’mores sticks, plentiful Tupperware and nice pots and pans. Bring spices and cooking oils in addition to your regular groceries as the store on the island is very small and limited. We really enjoyed walking down the beach, swimming in the water, hanging out on the dock and watching the sunset. The tram to the beach was very convenient and would be excellent for older people and babies who can’t do the 125 stairs. Larry, the property owner, was friendly and helpful but not invasive at all. Highly recommended!
Stayed 6 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Barbara M.

Liked: Cleanliness

New to Madeline Island

This house is comfortable in warm or cool weather. We enjoyed the care taken to make the inside as well as the gardens attractive.
Stayed 6 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Amanda K.

Liked: Cleanliness

Family Week at Madeline Island

Overall great time at Larry's property. The place was well stocked and the toddler bed was a great surprise. The lift down to the lake was great to get everyone down. The beach was great, the kids swam almost every day. He provided fire wood which was very nice. Used the grill for meals l. Plenty of space for our group of 7, three generations.
Stayed 6 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Michelle C.

Liked: Cleanliness

Great island stay

We really enjoyed our stay on Madeline island! The house was great! We enjoyed time on the beach and were glad for the lift up the hill between the beach and the house. The owners were friendly and helpful. The furniture was clean and comfortable. The appliances all worked well. Things to note: bring your own spices/seasonings. Also, the property is about 20 minutes from the ferry landing (some of which is over a well maintained dirt road). We enjoyed the state and county park as well as local boat tours and rentals.
Stayed 5 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Julie M.

Liked: Cleanliness

Secluded getaway

Very quiet, secluded getaway. I would have liked to see the Lake a little easier.
Stayed 6 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Maria P.

Liked: Cleanliness

Family Vacation

We had a great time at Larry and Marge’s vacation house. We brought our boat and the dock was perfect. The trolley made it easy to get down to the beach. It was a beautiful location!
Stayed 5 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Katie A.

Liked: Cleanliness

Adventure North

We had an amazing time here. The island has so much to do that even the teenager was impressed, and of course you can’t go wrong spending time at the lake. The tram made it so easy to transport everything to the dock and beachfront. The property was great, very comfortable and clean, with everything we needed for our stay. The hosts were so welcoming and nice, even answering all of my curious kiddos questions. If you are thinking about adventuring north to explore Lake Superior, I highly recommend staying at the guesthouse.
Stayed 6 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Brian L., Marion, IA

Liked: Cleanliness

Summer Vacation

We had fun spending time on the dock, beach, and paddling. We also enjoyed Madeline Island and the Bayfield area.
Stayed 6 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Michelle P., Chicago, Illinois

Liked: Cleanliness

Awesome stay on Madeline Island!

Thank you, Shelby, Larry & Marge for a GREAT week on Madeline Island! We had 3 adults and 3 kids (16, 12, 10) and the house was just awesome. Plenty of space for all of us, w/comfy places to sleep and hang out. We LOVED the beach and dock. There was no one else to be seen the entire time except for distance sailboats. We didn't use the canoe or kayak at the house, but we did borrow the canoe at the town park which was a great perk we didn't expect. We also didn't use the grill, patio, or fire ring because the biting bugs happened to be extra hungry when we were there, but I'm sure lots of guests love hanging out there after adventurous days. The natural landscaping on the property is beautiful and it was always fun to return to Shelby's enthusiastic greetings. Highly recommend to anyone looking for a quiet, clean, unique stay on Madeline Island - 5+ stars!
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Christina B.

Liked: Cleanliness

Delightful

What a delightful guest house right on the shore of Lake Superior! There was plenty of room for three couples (though the small bedroom really is small). There is ample dining space with tables for six in both the house and on the patio. Bring lots of bug spray! Due to county regulations, the kitchen isn’t as well stocked with condiments and spices as we’re used to, so be sure to bring your own. The trolley down to the quiet beach and dock enabled my husband who has limited mobility to join us as we enjoyed canoe rides, exhilarating dips in the water (for some of us) and breath-taking evening sunsets. Larry and Marge are wonderful hosts, right there on the property when needed but never intrusive of our privacy. Would love to come back and highly recommend.
Stayed 5 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Meghan B.

Liked: Cleanliness

A True Treasure

Wonderful place to stay. Beautiful beach to explore. Close to Town Park and State Park. Accommodations were beautiful. We were very happy and comfortable. Larry and Marge are wonderful hosts. Flowers on the property were gorgeous. Would love to come back again.
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Kathleen K.

Liked: Cleanliness

Amazing house with easy beach access

A beautiful home with plenty of space and all the necessary amenities. The location is remote from town for complete quiet listening to the birds. There was not a day that my teens and I did not go down to the beach via the steps or tram and enjoy the quiet dock and walking up the beach. It was the perfect place to go instead of out in the car or after a bike ride or hike to cool down and relax. The kitchen was excellent with beautiful wood sourced from the site of the house. My teens noted that this is definitely a house we should return to again. Larry was an excellent host. He was very flexible with arrival given some traffic issues along the way. He was great to talk to about the wildlife, the area, the weather patterns, etc. yet he was very respectful of our privacy and never intrusive. He was available by a quick text with any needs and even texted us to warn us of a coming storm.
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Jeanine W.

Liked: Cleanliness

fall getaway

The property was perfect for fall family getaway. Larry was very welcoming and showed us the property when we arrived. We especially enjoyed the electric tram to the dock. enjoyed watching the sunsets and walking along the beach.
Stayed 6 nights in Oct 2023

10/10 Excellent

Amy P.

Liked: Cleanliness

Beautiful Location

We were amazed by the attention to detail. What a quiet, serene, and beautiful location with picturesque lake access! We definitely want to come back!
Stayed 6 nights in Sep 2023

10/10 Excellent

Brian E.

Liked: Cleanliness

Madeline Island get away

Our stay was very relaxing, got up in the morning went for a hike, lazy afternoon and cooked an evening meal. Repeat Loved the tram down to the dock, beach, amazing kitchen and grill
Stayed 5 nights in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

Sarah O.

Liked: Cleanliness

Great Family Vacay

We loved this cabin, had a great stay, brought our boat, dock was awesome, access to lake was great. Thanks Larry and Marge, we hope to visit again!
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

Rosanne A.

Liked: Cleanliness

PERFECT GETAWAY

Quiet location in the woods, steps away from Lake Superior. Great area for biking, hiking, kayaking, shopping etc. Mind the ferry schedule for off Islan plans. Owners were very kind, friendly, and helpful. Their little dog Shelby came and checked on us daily.
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

Dave M.

Liked: Cleanliness

Fantastic stay once again

Larry and Marge are wonderful hosts year after year. Can’t wait to return again next year to this magical place.
Stayed 8 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

ellen F., Eau Claire, WI

Liked: Cleanliness

Perfect, again

A quiet but astonishingly beautiful getaway. The house is comfortable, well equipped, and full of natural light. We find we spend one happy day after another hanging out on the dock with a book, jumping in and out of the clear and bracing water of Lake Superior, and watching birds and sailboats go by.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Stacy N.

Liked: Cleanliness

Fabulous home away from home

Lovely, private location. Beautiful beach. Fun lake access. So comfortable. Extra blankets, quilts, towels l, anything we needed. Clean. Quiet.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Sandy W., United States

Liked: Cleanliness

Our second stay - looking forward to a third

Location, privacy, quality, peace. Much needed down time and slow pace. We love it here!
Stayed 8 nights in Jun 2023

10/10 Excellent

Scott B.

Liked: Cleanliness

Apostle Islands Family Getaway

The seclusion of the property and the private beach were incredible. The privacy, waterfront, and island views made this a great choice for our family vacation.
Stayed 5 nights in Jun 2023

10/10 Excellent

Liudmyla N., Norwalk, CT

Liked: Cleanliness

Truly Great Escape

Beautiful home, as described. We had a great time. Larry was 100% responsive. We enjoyed the lake and kayaking. We had 1 yo baby with us, Larry set us up with all needed supplies for the baby, so we didn't regret keeping all our helpful baby equipment at home. North end of an island provided us with the seclusion we were looking for.
Stayed 6 nights in Jun 2023