On a spur of the moment road trip to visit the apostle islands, we booked this lodging while en…read moreroute. Given the holiday weekend, Labor Day, I knew rates would be higher and availability tight. There are no chain hotels in this area, so read your reviews and cross your fingers ;) I was able to get a better rate online via southwest hotels rather than via their website and calling them....even though it was a disappointment for almost $200/night later. The check in desk is only open until 10:00PM, thank goodness we arrived by 9:30PM. The man at the lobby desk was kind. The Inn is two levels with no elevator. We had a double queen room on the first floor. The place is dated, and gives you a motel vibe. It wasn't the cleanest room I've stayed in, but it was a place to rest after a long day of driving. The water pressure was weak in the shower as well, but the water was hot! There is a coffee maker and fridge in the room. The furniture was a little mismatched and the lamp on the nightstand didn't work. They do offer complementary coffee and cocoa in the lobby. There is bottled water for sale along with tshirts and sweatshirts-which were actually cute! The best thing about the place was the view in the morning, grab your coffee and take a stroll along the water!

It might be the nicest place in town, but then, I haven't stayed in the other places so you're…read moreguess is as good as mine. It's attractive, the rooms have been updated and are quite comfortable. The bath towels are HUGE (not bath sheets but still larger than average) and seem very new. The Inn is right on the shore of Chequamegon Bay with an impressive nighttime view of Ashland. It's next to the Washburn Marina. It is a two story property but be aware that there is no elevator - which means guys like me have to request first floor. For my original reservation, I had been put on the second floor but the desk clerk switched me to first floor, no problem. Be warned, this property is stick built, which means, when the track team upstairs begins their morning warm-ups, you will hear every footfall and squeak in their floor. (I knocked my review down one star because of the squeaky and otherwise noisy ceiling in my room.) I was here in February, off season and the rates reflect that. I was here for a tour of the ice caves, and the vendor said there was a discount if I mentioned that. It turns out there's a better discount if you say you're here for ice fishing. (Nod, nod, wink, wink. The last time I went ice fishing, I came home with fifty pounds of ice!) In season, the rates probably go up. Washburn is a nice alternative to the expen$ive places in Bayfield, and you're about midway between Ashland and Bayfield. There's a lot to do here in the summer, and most lodging places take advantage of that so be prepared. It's more economical to visit off season but unless you're coming for family, ice fishing, ATV'ing or ice cave spelunking, Washburn is probably not an exciting place .

We actually stayed across the street at the Tate condo 202. So very nice. Cozy, CLEAN, and…read morecomfortable. 2 bedrooms works for us fussy sleepers. The front porch faces the water. We ate dinner at Bayfield Inn and had some cocktails outside on the deck. Both very good!

The wife and I stayed here for 2 nights. It's in a perfect part of Bayfield with a great view of…read morethe marina. We got to sit on our own private deck and watch the boats come in and out of the marina and people walk by. Everything in the hotel room was clean. Clean sheets, clean towels, and REALLY clean shower. We had a king size bed which slept great. Sure the decor isn't up to date. It's not the Ritz Carlton but hey, it's clean, convenient, and it didn't break the bank. I would stay here again in a heartbeat.

I enjoyed my stay at the Legendary Waters Resort & Casino. Who doesn't like staying at a casino?…read more There were events and a restaurant on site. I ate at the restaurant multiples and recommended the chicken wrap and the chicken wild rice soup! There are also kayaking spots/tours that you can book right next to the resort and a distillery within walking distance. It is a little outside of Bayfield so be prepared to drive into town.

Although the people at the front desk were very friendly, if my 3 night stay, I asked for the room…read moreto be "made up" ( put knob sin out). It was ignored both days. So I had to go to the front desk to get my coffee refilled, lotion refilled and on the second day I had to bring down the full garbage bags and get new bags and put them in the garbage cans myself. Now I don't really care if the bed is made, and I don't need the towels changed daily, but when you only get 2 coffee pods and there are 2 people in the room it would be nice to have them refilled. The photos on the website are deceiving when it comes to the toiletries, the "standard " toiletries are a body/hair soap dispenser in the shower, no conditioner and a foam hand soup dispenser next to the sink. Casino is very small and not well maintained. Many of the machines were out of service. I was very disappointed in my stay, especially for the price I paid for the room.

My fiance and I stayed in the Hemlock Room for our summer getaway. It was close to downtown…read morebayfield but surrounded by a peaceful forest. Our room was clean and comfy - even luggage holders for both parties available to use! Christine was highly attentive even going outside to clean pollen off the outdoor furniture when we started to make our way out there to bathe in the sun and read. Dennis cooked super yummy meals - different recipe every day. They are extremely accommodating - changing breakfast times and such depending on our plans that day - and they even had binders full of restaurant recommendations and the downstore store hours. Would highly recommend and we will likely be back in the future for another visit!

I had a great stay at Artesian House in May. The hosts are so friendly and interesting, joining…read moreguests in conversation for a full, delicious breakfast with many options. The rooms are beautifully appointed with all the conveniences and immaculately clean. The grounds are lovely in the Bayfield hills with a path to the namesake, a real artesian spring. The owners are very welcoming, environmentally conscious and caring.

While this is not a 5 star hotel, it has plenty to offer. The motel has been in Bayfield for a…read morewhile. It is updated and very clean. The host is friendly and helpful. The decor has a seaside theme. The room has adequate outlets for recharging technology though the Internet is slow (which is to be expected in the far north). Heck I should probably just not charge at all - I'm on vacation. We have been to this motel before and would come again. It is within walking distance to food, park, marina, Apostle Island Cruises. It is right across from the ferry to Madeline Island.

This is a quaint motel, reminding me of older Cape Cod locations. The room was clean & the staff…read morewas friendly. Especially loved the balcony. I would stay here again.

I asked for an early check in and they said my room was ready, gave me the room keys…read more Unfortunately, I opened the door and noticed one of the beds wasn't made, empty soda bottle, and pee still in the toilet. It obviously wasn't cleaned. I walked down to the front desk and asked them to please clean it. I didn't make a big deal about it, but missed details like that is why I gave it two stars. The website is also outdated as they do not have any water slides. The pool area has been forgotten about and is dirty and dark.

Booked the Hotel due to pictures and website saying they had a waterpark. We arrive a staff were…read morefriendly; however, when we walked into the park, we quickly noticed that the big red and blue water slides in the photos are non-existent. They were removed!! They still refer to it as a waterpark. There is a slide but for toddlers. Met a family who drove three hours for the "water park" with their disappointed children too.

This restaurant had it all- beautiful views, good food & excellent service. They had tables under…read moreshade covers & umbrellas which really helped. They had just started serving dinner to the tables and our waitress Ruby was very attentive and helpful. You no longer have to go up to bar and place your order & then wait & pick it up. The cheese curds were some of the best we have had. Fish & chips was good/ one order was enough for 2. They had a good selection of beers & drinks. After a 3 hour boat ride it was just what we needed.

We visited The Bayfield Inn while in town because we had heard it was one of the nicer dining spots…read morein Bayfield, and my mom and I were hoping for an elevated dinner experience by the water. The rooftop seating was the highlight -- beautiful views and a really nice atmosphere sitting outside overlooking the water. We ordered the steak frites to share. The steak itself was very good -- cooked perfectly and full of flavor. However, the presentation was very underwhelming. It was served as just a piece of steak on a plastic plate with no real plating or sides. Our fries were also removed as a side from our meal, thinking there was a miscommunication there with the kitchen. We also asked for an extra plate and silverware to share, and were given a paper plate and plastic utensils, which made it difficult to eat a steak comfortably and felt inconsistent with the expected level of dining. Just odd! Our server mentioned he was new, which we appreciated, and he did refill drinks and check in a few times. Overall, though, the service felt a bit flat and not especially engaging. At the end, the bill was around $75 for the steak frites plus a service charge, which we hadn't seen elsewhere in town. Between the pricing, service, and presentation, the experience didn't quite match expectations. Overall, the rooftop and steak were enjoyable, but the experience felt inconsistent.

The service was fantastic. The front desk people were professional and friendly. Their street sign…read moreis true. We were upgraded to a lake-view bedroom, comfortable, clean, and a nice view.

This is not an upscale hotel, so you can't judge it against them. It is a roadside motel and as…read moresuch I give it 4 stars. Pros: right on the Lake. Nice views, out door seating. Lovely breakfast room with views and free breakfast. Friendly front desk. Indoor Pool and hot tub. Our room Opened up on the indoor pool. Nice Mexican restaurant shares the same parking lot. Cons: while the breakfast was free, it wasn't my favorite choices. Carpet in room was old. Shower pressie was awful. In general it was way nicer than I expected.

When you wake up in the morning and immediately start talking about last night's meal- you know it…read morewas a great restaurant. I just can't believe I have never been here before when visiting Iron River. The setting and the view alone is worth a visit. Set on the edge of Deep Lake, get a window seat if you can to watch the sunset. It's not quite a supper club (which is okay!) but we still ordered Brandy Old-fashioned. Trust me- they make them well! I think we may have converted my cousin to making this her Wisconsin drink of choice based on no small part on this version. The menu is midwestern steak house with flair. I ordered one of the nightly specials- pecan encrusted walleye. It was so good. LIghtly breaded with hints of fennel- a combination I never would have thought of but it was so tasty. of course it was served with salad and a small loaf of bread- a great way to start a meal. THe dessert menu looked intriguing but we were stuffed- I took half my meal home and ate it for lunch the next day! Still tasty. I would add this to everyone's must stop list when in Northern Wisconsin

At first, you will think you're heading into horror movie territory, then all of the sudden there's…read morea restaurant. There's nothing fancy about this place. It's full of local color and delicious flavor. Nice selection on the menu--and quite interesting. I mean, the Blackened Ahi Tuna--each subsequent ingredient gets stranger: provolone cheese, spring greens, black bean pico de gallo, and wasabi mayo. Fairly friendly atmosphere. It's clear there are regulars here by the hugs being doled out by the servers. My steak, brussels sprouts with bacon, and baked potato were excellent. The steak was cooked just to my liking. I would stop here again.

Extraordinary!! We booked a bungalow online for our mini-moon post wedding as this rental allowed…read moredogs as opposed to the main area and would book again in a heartbeat. Check-in takes place at the main entry and check-ins post 4 pm will have a cute envelope pinned to the bulletin board with all the room information including door code, printed ferry schedule and other surrounding area pamphlets. Needless to say, it is very safe here. We came during offseason and appreciated the quaint and quiet spaces. We enjoyed how everything was walking distance and took our time getting acclimated with learning all the logistics of the island and our property. If you need to exit the island for any reason, you will have to take the ferry which is the same as how you enter. Our room was clean and spacious. We enjoyed the indoor fireplace, the claw tub which we sadly never got around to using, the giant walk in shower, the comfortable bed, Keurig coffee in the morning hours, the outdoor fire pit, laying patio loungers and being one with nature. Each bungalow has a stove, oven, microwave and mini fridge along with wine glasses, coffee mugs, silverware and plates which we really appreciated!! We were able to leverage the wine glasses and reheat some leftover meals in the microwave. Having the restaurant on property was a great way to start our vacation and knowing it was always open was nice. We saw plenty of deer across the field in the golf course area along with on property. During the evening hours when we had our bonfires, the stars in the sky were bright and the howls of coyotes made their rounds. The staff was able to accommodate our ask for more K-cups along with a later check-out. We will definitely be returning and hope to check out apple fest next year and make this part of our anniversary!! Thank you!!

We stayed in the bungalows, which were just built a couple of years ago. They were fantastic…read more Out-of-the-way, not that Madeline island is loud or anyway. They sit back in the trees. There are three units that are essentially duplexes. Our unit had a nice kitchenette with a small stall, microwave, coffee, pot, and refrigerator. Very nicely appointed. The bathroom was large. The walk-in shower had room for 8 to 10 people, not that you would do that. Nice soaker tub. Fireplace, large green TV, Everything for a great weekend. A patio in the back with a fire ring as well. Check in at the main building. We checked in after hours. Have to drive to the main hotel for the restaurant, bar, pool, etc. The privacy is worth it though. Would definitely stay here again. Never had any face-to-face contact with any hotel staff, but didn't have any problems either.