First off, Ashland, WI and surrounding towns of Washburn and Bayfield are a great part of the…read morecountry I had never visited before, on the shores of Lake Superior. Lots to see and do. We stayed in the Guest House. It was exactly what we were looking for -- comfort, peace and quiet, but working internet. Felt very welcomed by Eva and Colten. Yummy welcome treats were an added bonus. If you are in the Guest House, plan on taking a bath instead of a shower. First-class bathtub, but the shower curtain will invade your personal space otherwise. Would absolutely stay there again if "in the neighborhood." It's worth a few extra dollars compared to just an average motel.

This was the 3rd Labor Day holiday weekend I've stayed at this B & B and it's no wonder I keep on…read morereturning. It's delightful, comfortable and quiet, and it's just a few minute drive to the south shore of Lake Superior (and the awesome artesian well water available 'on tap') and a 25 minute drive to Bayfield, WI. The town of Ashland itself is sleepy and quaint, and sports a great co-op, a tasty bakery, and a wonderful coffee shop, not to mention the variety of shops along the town's main street (not the busy street running along the lake shore, but one block further in). Note: the owners informed us that they're going to stop serving morning breakfasts (next year, I think) because it's simply too much work for them (Tina, mainly) when Brian is away all week working his full-time job at a school three hours' drive away.

There comes a point in your daily life that you forget to slow down... to take joy in the simple…read morethings... to take a deep breath that you didn't know you needed to take... That is what Second Wind offers 100 times over. My family, which consists of 2 adults & 2 teenagers: 15 & 17. There is NO TV! It was the greatest thing EVER. We actually spoke to each other, watched the night skies, & played with Mr. Ollie (Oliver) & kitties: Sassy & Sweet Pea. Not to mention the sweet donkey's. We stayed in the Northern Lights loft. It was tastefully decorated with country chic/wilderness ascents. The beds were comfy. Most importantly, the room was clean & no speck of dust/dirt could be found. The bath tub was absolute heaven! It felt like home. We built a campfire outdoors 2 nights. We roasted marshmallows & made brats with the roasting sticks that were provided by Kelly. The fire ring had seating surrounding it for every one & more. Mark hung out with us the first time. The second night, all of the guests, Kelly, & Mark too, were at the fire. We all hung out around the fire & had s'mores. Pretty cool to sit & talk to others in a welcoming, not pretentious environment; no stress. Kelly puts the H in hostess. She would make maps for us with how long it takes to get there, helped us select things to do, & took us on a river walk with waterfalls. My kids & I slid down one on our butts like a slip & slide; EPIC. In closing, Second Wind was exactly what my family needed. If you haven't had your breath taken away by the beauty of the night sky, been greeted by the sweetest Airedale pup, tried to gain the affections of a sassy cat, or had the opportunity to meet some sweet animals, I highly recommend it. My family will return some time sooner than later. We made memories there that will last a lifetime!

Definitely would recommend. Stayed there 3 nights in August 2023. Lovely, well maintained inn. Our…read moreunit, Northern Lights, was spacious and extremely well appointed. Loved the thick red and black "lumberjack" towels, all the sturdy fixtures, comfortable beds and furniture. Mark and Kelly, the proprietors, live on the premises and were very responsive. The inn is in a rural area about a half hour from Bayfield, Wisconsin. There are several horses and donkeys and some cattle on the farm, A dog and two adorable cats. Quiet, peaceful, rejuvenating place to stay.

An amazing find. This is a genuine B&B with well over a decade of service under their belts…read more Certified as a real B&B and not just someone letting out extra rooms. Lovely hosts and beautiful grounds.

I was very impressed by the bed in breakfast. The host was very kind and accommodating to our…read moreneeds. She also helped us find good places to eat and things to do while we were visiting. My favorite part of the stay was the breakfast- every day was a different kind of breakfast. Everything either came from her garden, from town, or was organic. It was delicious especially her kiwi jelly that she made from kiwis in the garden! There was also a great tiny game room with some older movies and games. My boyfriend and I enjoyed playing games and watching movies at night like watching Jumanji and playing the game Jumanji. I thought it was a great deal for the money.

It is such a cozy home and Tracy and Larry were very nice and welcoming. The breakfast was amazing…read moreand our room was so clean and enjoyable to be in. Would definitely come back again.

Had a great stay here during a ski weekend over Presidents' Day. The place is really beautiful and…read morethe room was fantastic with a lot of nice amenities. The owners have clearly put a lot of thought & effort into countless little touches that made our stay that much more enjoyable. The hostess was super friendly & welcoming & the breakfasts were wonderful! Would definitely stay here again!

This was a truly spectacular meal in every way - the ambiance, the service, and most importantly…read morethe food! The Cobb salad and cornbread were amazing, and the shrimp and grits were the best I've ever had! I can't recommend it enough.

This charming inn was recommended by a friend who said we should treat ourselves when we were in…read moreHayward. She did not steer us wrong. The rooms are both beautiful and comfortable, the grounds are lovely, and there is a restaurant if you are interested in more than just their breakfast, which is outstanding. We are already trying to figure out when we can come again.

Come for a night and you'll want to stay the entire season. The hosts are wonderful and keep the…read morepremise immaculate both inside and out. The food served is all sourced locally. The sights, sounds, and feel of the Wisconsin Northwoods are stunning and this is the perfect place to call home while you're there. Accessibly remote. Centrally located to everything in the area.

This B&B is top knotch with picture perfect views of Lake Superior from every room. I initially…read morebooked a room here based on a picture of their lobby from their website. It looked like a perfect combination of rustic and classy, and totally relaxing. We only stayed here for one night, but it was a great night. The inn keepers are very friendly and welcomed us with open arms. Our room was small, but sufficient, with a fireplace and a balcony overlooking the lake. There is not much to do in the town of Cornucopia, which is about 20 minutes from Bayfield, but there are a few nice hikes near the B&B, or you can just relax on your balcony. I would recommend stopping by Siskiwit Falls, which is very close to the B&B. Bruce and Sandy serve breakfast at 8:30 am. Everything is homemade using local ingredients. On the day we were there, they served a quiche with sausage and wild rice, apple spic muffins and fruit. One thing to know, they do not accept credit cards! Make sure you have enough cash or your check book to pay for your room.

We just got back from our long weekend retreat at the Lighthouse B&B. Originally, I was going to…read morebook at Americinn at Two Harbors. However, the rate wasn't what I would say reasonable so decided to spend the same amount for the B&B experience. We have already visited Rittenhouse Inn and Summit Inn so this lighthouse experience totally got my attention. At first, I was bummed that all the rooms in the actual lighthouse were already taken. However, the Skiff House was a pleasant surprise being totally separate from the common lighthouse main building. Also, we had a large size hot tub with a pitcher to wash your hair. There were windows that peek out into the gift shop so it was nice that the Lighthouse museum closed at 4PM to get some privacy. We closed the blinds but still found people walking outside the gate to enjoy the sunset. Well, MeLissa was sooo nice to leave us some bread pudding in the fridge after it cooled off. Plus, she helped us with our luggage when we got confused and entered through the gift shop instead of the back entrance. MeLissa showed us the kitchen with an electric kettle with some hot chocolate/tea as well as microwave for popping popcorn. She also left us with 2 coupons at Blackwoods Restaurant and Vanilla Bean Café. We ended up having dinner at Blackwoods and picked up some jam at Vanilla Bean. Plus, there was a voucher to visit all the museums including the Lighthouse museum. I loved that we were able to enjoy the bread pudding after dinner when all the other guests were out. We enjoyed the peace and quiet in the parlor room and popped some popcorn to bring to the Skiff House. We then picked out 2 games- Trivial Pursuit and Phase 10 to borrow from the parlor room. Later that night, we enjoyed the board/card games with popcorn. When the sunset, we enjoyed the hot tub once all the tourists left the park. I would recommend to get eye mask and ear plugs since the rotating light source from lighthouse may distract you as well as boat horns. The next day, I woke up early and explored the grounds while everyone was asleep. I woke up my wife and we walked from our Skiff House to the lighthouse main bldg. to go to the top for the view. We looked through the port holes and watched as barges pass through. I dragged my wife to the observation room to get a good view of the harbor. Well, it was getting close to 8:30AM so we walked out to the breakwater fishing pier and noticed the large barge. When it was getting close to 9:00AM, we arrived at the main lighthouse bldg. for breakfast. Kevin was nice to fill up my thermos with coffee. We sat down early and were served first for some fruit soup, quiche, grapes, banana nut muffin along with some orange juice, coffee, and water. Overall, I was wowed on the hospitality and uniqueness to the whole experience. I would love to come back and share with my friends and family. There is even a fire pit that people used after dark to stay warm and socialize. By the way, there was no WiFi or TV so it's nice to actually spend time together without all the distractions of the internet or cable.

Very beautiful and historic location.... we didn't pay to go into this lighthouse as we were…read morewaiting to see Split Rock. With that being said the views were still pretty spectacular. You can see the GINORMOUS ore ship docks and there's a long concrete Breakwave you can walk out to view the beautiful, glistening aquamarine waters. The area is VERY rocky and the sun hitting the waters of Lake Superior in the morning looked liked sparkling gems dancing off of the waves. Quite a way to start my day and see my first glimpse of Lake Superior close up. Check it out with the fam and even your dog as it's pet friendly! Bring a lock to lock on the breakwave like lovers did on the love lock bridge in Paris France! You'll find them all over Lake Superior and Duluth!

This place is unkept outside and the owner did not leave us alone for one second, followed us when…read morewe sat outside to have a glass of wine, non stop chatter, we'll never return

Rooms with a million dollar view of Lake Superior and a great host and hostess in Jack and Marie…read more In the common area you can sit and enjoy a panorama view of the lake. You are close to many restaurants and shops. We really enjoyed our stay and will book a return trip in the near future.

Context: MEA Family Get Away - October 2024. Our plan was to stay in Duluth, MN but prices were…read moreexorbitant. So we drove a little bit down the lake to stay in Ashland instead. Location - The hotel is right in downtown which puts it close to various restaurants, fast food, gas stations, and shops. You can walk right to main street where a lot of fun shops are located. You are also right on Lake Superior and can walk to the shore and marina from the hotel. The hotel looks out over the lake and marina, great beautiful views. Building & Rooms - The hotel is designed to look like an older hotel that was found in Ashland and they made sure to mimic many of the original hotel's features. It was a very beautiful hotel building and the fact that it sits right on the lake is a huge bonus. Rooms are pretty roomy. Ours was a suite that included a small kitchenette, separate bedroom, and nice size living room. Amenities - The hotel has a pool but NO hot tub. Bummer. The pictures online showed that at one point there was a hot tub as well but it looks like that has been filled in with concrete and turned into seating area. The pool was heated so it wasn't a total loss. We still had fun. There is a beautiful sitting room off the hotel lobby that is styled to look like something you would see in the late 1800's. Great place for family pictures for a holiday card or just to crack open a good book. Food - Rate includes free continental breakfast. The choices are typical to what you will find at a middle of the line hotel - various cold continental choices with a hot buffet including eggs, breakfast meat, and a waffle bar. They upped their choices by offering Monin syrups and drink toppings for their coffee bar. There is also a nice restaurant that overlooks the lake in the basement of the hotel. We did not eat there but it looked like a nice place. Vibe - Very chill, higher rate middle-class hotel. Many people staying were going out and seemed to be on holiday. Reality vs. Online - Online pictures that I saw on their website matched the quality and condition of the hotel and rooms. It met my expectations. The only downside was the missing hot tub. Boo! Price & Final Verdict - Price was right and the location was solid. This would be a five star review but I'm docking one star off because of no hot tub. That is a deal breaker for our family and it sucks to come off the road after a long day expecting to enjoy a nice hot soak and then not have it. We would probably stay again (just with managed expectations) though if we find ourselves back in Ashland.

Stayed one night due to air quality. Cost $290 with a "lake view." Hotel looks tired. Bed…read moreuncomfortable, windows very bug splattered, room marginally clean and noisy. Restaurant overpriced and food mediocre, although service was very good. "Free breakfast" a joke: powdered eggs, a dearth of muffins, white bread- not at all tasty. We will never return. Over priced.