Quintessential Lake House on Raspberry Bay

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9.8

Exceptional

5 bedrooms3+ bathroomsSleeps 12372 sq m

Popular amenities

Beach view

Washer

Barbecue grill

Outdoor space

Pet-friendly

Kitchen

Explore the area

Bayfield, WI

Madeline Island Ferry Line19 min drive
Apostle Islands Marina20 min drive
Apostle Islands Mainland Sea Caves24 min drive
Duluth, MN (DLH-Duluth Intl.)117 min drive

Rooms & beds

5 bedrooms (sleeps 12)

Bedroom 1

1 Queen Bed

Bedroom 2

1 Queen Bed

Bedroom 3

1 Queen Bed

Bedroom 4

1 Queen Bed and 1 Single Bed

Bedroom 5

1 Queen Bed and 1 Single Bed

Sleeping Porch

1 Single Bed

3 bathrooms, 1 half bathroom

Bathroom 1

Bathtub · Toilet · Shower only

Bathroom 2

Bathtub or shower · Toilet

Bathroom 3

Toilet · Shower only

Bathroom 4

Toilet

Spaces

Deck or patio

Porch or lanai

Kitchen

Balcony

Dining Area

About this property

Escape to northern Wisconsin where summer nights are cool, crowds and traffic do not exist, and life is simpler. Once the great north woods, today this is a rural paradise filled with small treasures that are reminiscent of times past. (Contact and deal direct by going to holidayrentalsbyowner and searching Bayfield WI)
Situated 10 miles west of Bayfield at the end of the road lies Raspberry Bay Lake Front House with 265' of lake front and an unobstructed view to the Apostle Islands National Lakeshore. Raspberry bay is shallow with ever changing sand bars which is frequently empty except for the wildlife. Ideal for kids as the water is shallow and warm for Lake Superior. Sit on the shore in an adirondack chair and read a book or just enjoy the tranquility. Looking out to the lake you can see the Raspberry Island lighthouse along with Bear Island, Oak Island, Rocky Island and Otter Island. Take one of our canoes out for a peaceful paddle along the shore or up raspberry slough for some wildlife viewing. Sea kayak right from the house and enjoy good proximity to the 21 islands that make up the Apostle Islands National Lakeshore. Apostle Islands National Lakeshore has been named the top National Park destination for its untouched natural beauty and large collection of lighthouses. It is possible to launch your boat 4 miles east at Little Sand Bay and anchor it out in front of the house and wade ashore. Bike, run, walk or drive over to Eagle point 3 miles away. Watch and hear the waves crash or lap (depending on the weather) onto the shore from your bedroom. Enjoy breathtaking sunsets and look for the northern lights while you take in the night sky. Celebrate with smores on a crackling campfire and enjoy the outdoors. Expect a very relaxing and memorable vacation experience year round.

5 bedrooms, 3.5+ bathrooms. Fully equipped kitchen. Large screened in porch overlooking the woods and the lake. Upstairs screened in porch is terrific place to sleep outdoors almost like a tent with all the comforts of home. Built in 2010 the home boasts upgraded details including slate floors, tile showers, wide plank wood floors, tongue and groove ceiling, granite counter tops, maple cabinets, stainless appliances, in-floor heat, Fireplace, Woodstove, Outside Firepit, Clawfoot tub in the master, Outside Shower, and Covered Porch to enjoy rainy days.

Black bears are occasionally seen on the beach and wolves are resident to the area. Bald Eagles are common along with loons, mergansers, kingfishers, frogs and white tailed deer. Various waterfowl, woodpeckers and chipmunks add to a woodland setting that soothes the soul. This property is bordered on one side by land carrying a permanent conservation easement which is bordered by a large tract of native american land which also is protected by a permanent conservation easement. From our beach you can gaze down along the headland at natural forest.

Keywords: Lake house, Lake Superior, Apostle Islands National Lake Shore, Secluded, Bayfield, WI, Beach, Applefest, Cabin

Property manager

Jim

Amenities

Kitchen

Washer

Dryer

Pet-friendly

Outdoor space

Beach view

Air conditioning

Tennis court

Game room

Toys/games

House Rules

Check in after 4:00 PM

Minimum age to rent: 25

Check out before 10:00 AM

Children

Children allowed: ages 0–17

Events

No events allowed

This is a quiet and tranquil location. No parties.

Pets

Pets allowed: dogs (limit 1 total)

$100 pet fee only allowed with prior approval

Smoking

Smoking is not permitted

Please remove shoes beyond the doorway. We really try to maintain our home and want to avoid any sand and dirt spreading from outside. Thank you!

Important information

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

On-site parties or group events are strictly prohibited

Note from host: This is a quiet and tranquil location. No parties.

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

We should mention

A car is required for transport to and from this property

About the area

Bayfield

Located in Bayfield, this holiday home is in a rural area and on the beach. Apostle Islands Marina and Living Adventure are worth checking out if an activity is on the agenda, while those wishing to experience the area's natural beauty can explore Lake Superior and Big Bay State Park. Make sure you get close to the area's animals with activities such as game walks and birdwatching.

Bayfield, WI

What's nearby

Legendary Waters Casino - 15 min drive
Madeline Island Ferry Line - 19 min drive
Apostle Islands Cruises - 19 min drive
Apostle Islands Marina - 20 min drive
Apostle Islands Mainland Sea Caves - 24 min drive

Getting around

Duluth, MN (DLH-Duluth Intl.) - 117 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Quintessential Lake House on Raspberry Bay pet-friendly?

Yes, this property allows dogs (limit 1 total).

What time is check-in at Quintessential Lake House on Raspberry Bay ?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Quintessential Lake House on Raspberry Bay ?

Checkout is at 10:00 AM.

Where is Quintessential Lake House on Raspberry Bay located?

This Bayfield holiday home is on the beach, 0.1 mi (0.1 km) from Lake Superior, and within 9 mi (15 km) of Little Sand Bay Beach and Legendary Waters Casino. Apostle Islands Marina and Madeline Island Ferry Line are also within 12 miles (20 km).

9.8

Exceptional

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9.6/10

Cleanliness

9.8/10

Check-in

9.0/10

Communication

10/10

Location

9.8/10

Listing accuracy

10/10 Excellent

Roberta G.

18 Oct 2023

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Awesome!

Our stay was a girls weekend, 6 of us! We were very comfortable! We felt at home in this beautiful lake home. We did not want to leave! I highly recommend this beautiful place. We hope we can visit again!

Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2023

10/10 Excellent

Liza F., Chicago

7 Sept 2023

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Wonderful property

The house and property are more beautiful than the pictures show. There are several living spaces, good-sized kitchen, and a great firepit with seating. We also enjoyed the canoeing and beautiful view. It was a lovely stay. Our only complaint is that there is no AC, and the house got very hot. They suggest you keep the blinds down during the day, but the best part of the house is the view, and when you're there getting away from the city, you don't want to spend the day staring at blinds when you could be looking out at the lake. But other than the lack of AC, this was a wonderful home. Would highly recommend!

Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

29 Aug 2023

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Raspberry Shore home

What a great home and property! We had a total of 9 people in our group and we all had a great time. Your home is located in a nice quiet location with a great view of the lake! We enjoyed time in the screened jn porch and at the fire pit! The check-in and check-out processes were very easy! Would definitely recommend and stay again!

Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2023

8/10 Good

Jody E.

7 Aug 2023

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Mandolin Rain

No air conditioning, no TV, no need for either. We made lasting family memories at this beautiful home. We boated and walked over to the sand beach. Kids played all day. Did not want to leave. Canoed up the river. Wanted to go back at dawn to see if any moose were there. Had fires, and made great meals. Celebrated a birthday with pie of course! ☺️ Dishwasher needs attention. We washed by hand and prefer that anyway. Good one on one chat time. Your home gave our family a gift. Quality time together.

Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

cheri e.

30 May 2023

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Memorial Day get away

Our stay was filled with fun and adventure. Hikes, paddling, exploring and family time. The Raspberry Bay home is well appointed, and the view is better than the photos. We loved the screen porch and spent a lot of our game time there. The home is beautiful, and very comfortable. We will be back!

Stayed 3 nights in May 2023

10/10 Excellent

Carrie K.

24 Oct 2022

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Great stay!

I stayed here with a group of friends and we had an absolutely wonderful stay! The house is just as pictured and a great gathering space. All the details were provided for and we had access to more than everything we needed to make our stay excellent. The house and area were so quiet and we got to really enjoy the sights and sounds of nature outside our door. My only complaint is our stay was too short, and we didn't have a chance to get the canoes out.

Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2022

10/10 Excellent

Janelle D.

29 Sept 2022

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Superior Stay

Beautiful home right on the shores of Lake Superior. If you love water and nature this is a great home to get away from it all. Well equipped and lots of room to relax and share time with friends and family.

Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2022

10/10 Excellent

Joan G.

6 Sept 2022

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Gem in the bay

For our family of 7, including 2 young ones, it was our retreat of one room to the next of family space or personal space. No real beach space but we waded along the shoreline in this quaint bay finding rocks to skip or throw. We loved the closet of board games and spaces to play. The place was close to so many attractions. Truth be told I worry if others find out about our gem it will get harder to reserve our trip to this beautiful retreat next year!

Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2022

10/10 Excellent

Bruce and Julie S., Arden HIlls, MN

22 Aug 2022

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Lovely home home in the woods on Lake Superior Shore

This home is about 11 miles north of Bayfield, WI. It has 5 bedrooms nicely separated from each other, one on the main floor, two on the lower level and two on the upper level. There is a full bath on each floor with a half bath on the main floor. This arrangement was perfect for our group of adults. The kitchen is very well equipped and works well for several cooks. The three areas to gather were very nice--main floor, lower level & a large very nice screened porch. We enjoyed a kayaking trip to the sea caves from Meyers Beach, a bike ride to the state park on Madeline Island, a cruise around the Apostle Islands, and a concert in town. It was a very relaxing vacation and perfect for a group who wanted to spend time together. A wonderful week!!

Stayed 6 nights in Aug 2022

10/10 Excellent

benjamin j., La Crosse, WI

15 Aug 2022

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Resilience booster on Lake Superior

We had an unbelievable couple of days/nights! Canoeing, decompressing, swimming, fishing, eating - repeat. Owners were above and beyond accommodating - so thankful that we were fortunate to stay here. Great kitchen - stocked. We were only 5 - could have certainly accommodated another family but this was a last minute find for us and it was perfect!

Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2022

10/10 Excellent

Yer X.

31 July 2022

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Perfect

What a gem on our favorite lake. Extremely clean. Kitchen had everything we needed. Sleeping quarters were comfortable & squeaky clean. Surrounded by the beauty of nature. Thank you!

Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2022

10/10 Excellent

Robert H.

30 July 2022

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Stay in Bayfield County

We enjoyed our visit. Nice quiet area, beautiful scenery and we had a good time. Thank you. You have a wonderful home.

Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2022

10/10 Excellent

Angela A.

26 June 2022

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Lake Superior Getaway

We enjoyed our stay. I am giving 5 stars because I loved it.

Stayed 5 nights in Jun 2022

10/10 Excellent

Josh V.

8 Oct 2019

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, location, listing accuracy

Beautiful solitude!

Great property and location. Beautiful setting. Only note, no cell service!

Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2019

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

6 Oct 2019

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, location, listing accuracy

Disliked: Communication

A cousin reunion on the shore of the Big Lake!

We were all wowed by the beauty of your home; lots of room for us to spread out in. We especially loved the many decks and screened porch areas. We had a week with quite a bit of rain, but the screened and covered porch areas were still comfortable. My wife and I even chose to sleep on the upstairs sleeping porch ... which was a delight even during heavy downpours. Our only disappointment was the lack of internet we experienced, which we'd call a mixed blessing. Part of our group missed the convenience of checking emails and looking things up online during our friendly debates; part of our group appreciated being offline when we were all together. Regardless, we'd definitely recommend this wonderful Raspberry Bay home to anyone looking for a quiet getaway in a beautiful home on the shore!

Stayed 6 nights in Sep 2019

10/10 Excellent

Staci G.

9 Aug 2019

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Relaxing on Raspberry Bay

Our stay at the Raspberry Bay house was perfect in so many ways. The property is even more beautiful than the online photos can do justice; truly a dream home. This isn’t your typical rental in that it lacks for nothing. It was very well maintained and has high end finishings throughout. We came with a family of 6 (4 adults, a 12-yr old going on 25 and a 7-yr old). Fun was had by all! The grown ups loved lounging and listening to the sound of the water. We really enjoyed the screened porch and sleeping porch. The 12-yr old enjoyed the down time too between all of her camps and loved our outing to Bayfield. The 7-yr old loved playing in the water, camp fires, and especially helping the 12-yr old and the mom make s’mores. Everyone else enjoyed the peace and quiet, reading, and the internet. (Note there isn’t cell service there). One night we heard the drums of a Pow-wow of the Red Cliff tribe, which was really cool and added to the ambience of the beautiful evening. It was such a beautiful stay at the end of the road on Raspberry Bay. Hope we make it back there to replenish and restore. Five star (five heart) experience all around.

10/10 Excellent

Lisa U.

14 Nov 2018

Peaceful, well equipped, great house for a reunion

We stayed here for a family reunion and celebration of life of my father-in-law. We had a great week walking down memory lane where my in-laws had owned a cabin in the area for 30 years. The house is well suited to a multi-generational gathering. We had no trouble parking our RV next to the garage and still had plenty of parking for the rest of the vehicles. The inside of the home is appointed comfortably and the kitchen was a nice surprise to have so many spices and other cooking items readily available. We had brought our own kayak and paddle board and used the provided canoe daily. We were fortunate to have gorgeous weather and the lake was calm. The dog loved the easy access for swimming. What a bonus to have two sets of washers and dryers. The screened in porches were a great asset. We had one night with a thunderstorm that was a pleasant surprise as we don't get those out west very often. This is a beautiful home with great furnishings and plenty of room that we would certainly stay at again.

10/10 Excellent

Denise L.

25 Sept 2018

Very beautiful and spacious house inside and out

This is a very beautiful house with everything you may need. The pictures do not do it justice. There is so much room. We loved our stay there. I would recommend this to everyone and so would the 7 other people that stayed there with me. Margie the caretaker was very kind and nice. Thank you Jim and Kelly for offering your house for our girls getaway weekend.

8/10 Good

Roderick B.

16 Sept 2018

Great place to relax, enjoyed the nearby sand beaches

The property is very nice. Plenty of room for everyone and space to park our boat.

Stayed 6 nights in Aug 2018

10/10 Excellent

Mary M.

31 Aug 2018

The location of this home is priceless. It is at the end of a road overlooking an amazing view.

This home is beautiful, well equipped and serene. I rented it to celebrate the 20th year of girls' weekends with the same group of five ladies! It looked so lovely online that I rented the home for a week, with the gals planning to arrive on Thursday night. Boy, am I glad. My husband and dog and I spent three glorious days in the sun on the back deck, swimming in the bay (just beyond the rocks there is SAND), and we took the canoe out two days. Hubs and and dog left Thursday morning and my gal pals arrived. Everything was awesome; they were impressed that they didn't have to bring bedding or towels, and the kitchen, the kitchen, we all played house in that kitchen - it was even fun to clean! While we were there we headed into Bayfield one day, Madeline Island the next, and loved the Copper Crow Distillery. We watched a movie one night downstairs and ate frozen pizza, just like we have served our kids at home at times - it was PERFECT. The last night we stayed up late playing games and chatting while listening to the water lapping on shore. Major plus for us was that the home had toilet paper, paper towels, some spices, etc. There was a time we rented a home in Palm Springs and after a half day of traveling to get there, we discovered that we couldn't even go to the bathroom without having to go shopping! The ONLY negative was that there was a bat. From the entries in the visitor journal this seems to be a common occurrence. Two of my friends were able to get it into the screened in porch... one thing I would suggest (because I had a bat problem in my home in Crosslake, MN), is to hire someone to find out where they're coming in and block it. For me, I have a fireplace in my master bedroom and one in my living room - they were coming in from both. We simply installed wire mesh over the small openings over the fireplace exhaust vents. Plus, you don't want bats flying around in the house if it's empty. To finish, I couldn't believe that I had the chance to stay in such a lovely home and location! Thank you for letting complete strangers be here... to celebrate, recharge, and for me, I always come away invigorated with a new outlook and goals. I start my 27th year of teaching high school in a few weeks, and this place was the perfect place to prepare my heart and my mind.

Stayed 6 nights in Jul 2018

10/10 Excellent

Fred S.

16 July 2018

Beautiful home and property

Perfect home for my 70th birthday get together with my adult children, their husbands and three grandchildren. The home has plenty of space, so we had room to spread out and yet great gathering areas for games, conversation and meals together. The kitchen is wonderful and is super equipped with pans, dishes, silverware, not missing a thing. We enjoyed Kayaking with an outfitter, taking the ferry and biking on Madeline Island. The hike into Lost Creek falls and the falls themselves are great. All in all this is a beautiful home in a beautiful area.

Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2018

10/10 Excellent

Kim S.

12 Mar 2018

Wonderful stay

What wasn't to love about our stay here?! It was so remote and peaceful and the cabin and views are absolutely stunning. We had a winter stay which was so nice. Waking up in the morning to the trees and lake covered in snow was so beautiful. The hosts were very responsive and great to 'work' with! I highly recommend staying here.. we will be back for sure!

Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2018

This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

10/10 Excellent

James R.

6 Nov 2017

Fabulous home

What a great place to celebrate a family gathering!

Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2017

This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

30 Sept 2017

The home we wished we lived in

Our family had rented this home 3 years ago and enjoyed our stay so much we returned. The house, hosts, and caretaker did not disappoint. The caretaker checked in by phone to make sure all was well, the house is WELL stocked with every necessity (well-stocked with EVERY kitchen supply we could ever want to use), the views stupendous and our experience not short of perfect. Thank you for making our stay so comfortable!

Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2017

This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

10/10 Excellent

Marcy M.

22 Sept 2017

Beautiful and Private

This was our third return trip to Raspberry Bay; we are so happy to have found this home to rent. The property is beautiful and we love the private location. The accommodations are as incredible as the views, and Kelly and Jim have been fantastic. Thank you for sharing your home!!

Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2017

About the host

Hosted by Jim

We work in the outdoor industry and love nature. Have traveled all over the US and many parts of the world. What we love about Northern Wisconsin is the serenity, the woods, and no crowds.

Why they chose this property

This home is a one of a kind property. It seemed like a once in a lifetime opportunity to buy land that borders a large protected natural area with great views, a terrific beach, wildlife, solitude, and privacy. All within 12 minutes of a very quaint town that offers great dining, arts, theatre, and a National Lakeshore.

What makes this property unique

Our kids spend countless hours playing in the lake and swimming. To be able to take a canoe from the house and paddle up the Raspberry River in complete solitude is a treasure. Listening to the waves while laying in bed or hearing loons call in the early morning light is a real treat. If you have ever imagined sitting by a lake and just reading in peace, this is a great place to do that.

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