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Sowl's Cabin, Nestled on 20 acres on Madeline Island

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Sowl's Cabin with the new screen porch
fire pit in the front yard
Fully furnished kitchen and dining table
Living Room
Living Room

Reviews

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional
2 bedrooms1 bathroomSleeps 6

Popular amenities

  • Parking available
  • Fireplace
  • Kitchen
  • Outdoor space
  • Barbecue grill
  • Air conditioning

Explore the area

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La Pointe, WI
  • Apostle Islands National Lakeshore
  • Big Bay State Park
    ‪4 min drive‬
  • Apostle Islands Marina
    ‪69 min drive‬
  • Ashland, WI (ASX-John F. Kennedy Memorial)
    ‪102 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

2 bedrooms (sleeps 6)

Bedroom 1

1 Queen Bed

Bedroom 2

4 Single Bunk Beds

1 bathroom

Bathroom 1

Towels provided · Toilet · Shower only

Spaces

Deck or patio
Porch or lanai
Kitchen
Garden
Dining Area

About this property

Sowl's Cabin, Nestled on 20 acres on Madeline Island

This peaceful cabin offers 2 bedrooms: One with a queen sized bed and the second with 2 sets of bunk beds. It sleeps 6 comfortably. We have a fully equipped kitchen and a bathroom with a shower. A long deck and screened in porch on the front of the cabin offer views of the lake, the woods and often a deer or two. There is an outdoor shower for the adventurous types. A large outdoor fire pit is perfect for evening campfires and roasting marshmallows. The cabin is located on the north end of Madeline Island, about 8 miles from La Pointe. It is a short 3 mile drive or bike ride to beautiful Big Bay Beach and Town Park. There is a 5 night minimum stay at this property.

Property manager

Jon and Judi Sowl
Premier Host

Languages

English

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Amenities

Kitchen
Free WiFi
Air conditioning
Outdoor space
Parking available
Lake view

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House Rules

Check in after 4:00 PM
Minimum age to rent: 21
Check out before 11:00 AM
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Children

Children allowed: ages 0–17
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Events

No events allowed
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Pets

No pets allowed
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Smoking

Smoking is not permitted

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
Host has indicated that there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property
Host has indicated that 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

La Pointe

La Pointe is home to this cabin. Madeline Island Museum and Bayfield Heritage Museum are cultural highlights, and some of the area's activities can be experienced at Apostle Islands Marina and Madeline Island Ferry Line. Make sure you get close to the area's animals with activities such as game walks and birdwatching.
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La Pointe, WI

What's nearby

  • Big Bay State Park - 4 min drive - 3.3 km
  • Madeline Island Museum - 15 min drive - 13.7 km
  • Madeline Island Ferry Line - 68 min drive - 18.4 km
  • Apostle Islands Cruises - 69 min drive - 18.8 km
  • Apostle Islands Marina - 69 min drive - 18.8 km

Frequently asked questions

Is Sowl's Cabin, Nestled on 20 acres on Madeline Island pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

What time is check-in at Sowl's Cabin, Nestled on 20 acres on Madeline Island?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Sowl's Cabin, Nestled on 20 acres on Madeline Island?

Checkout is at 11:00 AM.

Where is Sowl's Cabin, Nestled on 20 acres on Madeline Island located?

Situated in La Pointe, this cabin is steps from Lake Superior and 2 mi (3.3 km) from Big Bay State Park. Major Gilbert Beach and Madeline Island Museum are also within 9 miles (15 km).

Reviews

9.4

Exceptional

Reviews are presented in chronological order, subject to a moderation process, and verified unless otherwise labelled.
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Rating 10 - Excellent. 28 out of 37 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 7 out of 37 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 1 out of 37 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 37 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 1 out of 37 reviews

9.8/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Check-in

9.8/10

Communication

10/10

Location

10/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Angelo P.

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

Wonderful getaway on Madeline Island.

We really enjoyed our stay, great accommodations!
Stayed 5 nights in Sep 2020

10/10 Excellent

Gerry K.

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

Just what the Dr. Orderef

One of the best vacations ever. Wonderful location, everything we needed, clean and grrat hosts
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Taylor A.

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

Wonderful and Relaxing!

We stayed for a week and everything was wonderful! The cabin was neat and cozy, and Judi was wonderful to communicate with! Having a great place to stay made our vacation that much better. We will definitely be back!
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

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

Cozy and quiet stay

I was just looking to take a vacation in a new place and find a spot that was nice and quiet and relaxing. I definitely found that as it was outside of the city on the island and in a very nice and quiet spot. Nice and clean property with exactly what I needed!!
Stayed 5 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Alexandra T.

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

Review

My family of 5 really enjoyed our stay. The place was clean and functional. The kitchen had plenty of pots and pans to cook meals. Finally, we enjoyed the short walk to the beach! Thank you for such an amzing place!
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Amelia H.

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

Great stay

The owners of the property were extremely helpful and kind with any questions we had. Lovely stay, we had everything we needed, a peaceful setting and I would return in a heartbeat!
Stayed 12 nights in Jun 2021

10/10 Excellent

m M.

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

Perfect Getaway

We had a wonderful stay at Sowls Cabin. It was a true up north cabin experience! The cabin was well appointed and had everything we needed for our stay. We loved having dinner on the screened in porch and the deck was perfect for taking in the northern lights and meteor shower. We loved the proximity to Big Bay Town Park and the firepit was fun for the kids to roast marshmellows. Thank you!
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

SUSAN B., Arden HIlls, MN

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

Cozy, Comfy, Cottage

Lovely view, both screened in porch and patio. Loved the outdoor shower.
Stayed 14 nights in Jul 2023

8/10 Good

angela e.

Liked: Cleanliness, location, listing accuracy

Beautiful setting for family

No frills, clean and comfy.
Stayed 5 nights in Aug 2019

10/10 Excellent

Jenny R.

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

Peaceful stay

We had a peaceful stay at Sowls Cabin! It was just perfect for us! The cabin was clean and had everything we needed to make our stay memorable! The owners were kind and responsive to anything we needed or any questions we had! Perfect!
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2022

8/10 Good

Verlee K.

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

Thank you !

We had a nice time :) the weather didn't cooperate as much as we would of liked,but had a good time. There was not quite as much to do on the island as we thought .We are so very greatfull to we had a snafo in our puppy sitter and eneded up having to bring our mama dog and her 9 puppies ! If we wouldn't if been able to do that one of us would of missed out on our vacation. From the bottom of our hearts ! Thank you so much!!!
Stayed 5 nights in Jun 2022

6/10 Okay

Susan M.

Liked: Check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Lovely location.

Overall we had a lovely stay. But We sincerely feel parts of the house need updating and could be cleaner. I have allergies so the musty smell and possible mold made my eyes itchy and caused some wheezing, not serious. Just old house issues that we thought should be addressed. Also…We went to use the hideaway bed in the living room but it was filthy and had mouse poop under it. We closed it up and chose to not to use it. We did not have bathroom towels until the second day. But The cleaning people were kind and told us they got held up with laundry machine issue. Everything else was fine, Clean bathroom and clean kitchen and enough supplies for our basic needs. One possible add on would be to provide some sort of hot pot or tea kettle for tea drinkers. We love the porch and the view of the horses and the lake.
Stayed 6 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

pamela s.

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

Had a blast

Great vacation
Stayed 5 nights in Aug 2022

10/10 Excellent

Rebecca K.

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

Quiet Getaway with Family

this cabin is perfectly located with a beautiful view I lovely sounds of nature. Screened in porch was a great place to hang out with family and say boy games or eat dinner. The hosts were very quick to respond to many questions we had. They are a very friendly couple. Loved how close it was to Big Bay Town Park and their amazing beach.
Stayed 5 nights in Jul 2022

10/10 Excellent

rebecca w.

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

Relaxing

Nice island to visit and the cabin was perfect for a relaxing. Just what we needed.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2022

10/10 Excellent

Kaesha B.

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

Will be back!

Easy check in, and great communication with the owners! We will book again.
Stayed 5 nights in Aug 2021

10/10 Excellent

Anna G.

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

Perfect, quiet island getaway

Our family was looking for a last minute cabin on the shores of lake superior when we discovered the listing for this cabin. It turned out to be the perfect place for us. It is nicely situated in a quiet area of the island, but has views of the lake and within a few minutes of walking, you're at the shoreline. The cabin was clean and stocked with all the at-home necessities needed to get by on an island (cookware, dishes, etc.). Check in was very easy and with any questions about the cabin, I received responses within minutes. Judi was a very a great (remote) host. I would absolutely recommend this cabin and this island to anyone.
Stayed 5 nights in Aug 2021

10/10 Excellent

Christina R.

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

Perfectly quiet and quaint for our big family!

We had a lovely time at the Sowl’s cabin. Everything was neat and tidy and the linens smelled so fresh and clean. The beds were comfy and the Wi-Fi was great for our kids during the downtime. Outdoor shower was fun and Judi was available via text with any questions or concerns we had. We would come back in the future!

10/10 Excellent

Laurie S.

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

Great Madeline Island Getaway

The property was very comfortable and well suited for our needs. We loved the peace and quiet of the area. Kitchen had everything we needed and we cooked several meals there. Judi was very responsive throughout the process. Madeline Island is wonderful and I recommend this cabin.
Stayed 5 nights in Sep 2020

10/10 Excellent

Jeffrey R.

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

Sowl guest cabin

Wonderful screened-in porch, perfect in all weather, in a great location on the island.

10/10 Excellent

Liudmyla N., Norwalk, CT

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

Exactly what we were looking for.

Perfect place to stay for us. Exactly what I was looking for. I love Madeline Island and this cabin completed our stay. Clean, great location, beautiful view. Definitely would stay again and suggest to friends.
Stayed 5 nights in Aug 2019

10/10 Excellent

Alec H., Madison

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

Good Times at Sowl’s Cabin

We stayed for almost a week at Sowl’s cabin and really enjoyed ourselves. The cabin was clean, well equipped and spacious. Plenty of room for the four of us. The beds and bedding were clean and comfortable, every kind of kitchen utensil was available plus a Webber grill and a wonderful fire pit with fire wood. There’s a great view of the lake from the living room, deck and screened in porch which we used as our dining area. The cabin is conveniently located to both Town Park and Big Bay State Park. It is a ways from town so we planned our grocery runs carefully. Judi was great to deal with and quick to respond. We would stay at Sowl’s cabin again!
Stayed 6 nights in Jul 2019

2/10 Terrible

Tonette N.

The Hunting Shack

I never give bad reviews, but the owners should be a ware of these things. - Dishes did not seem clean, they were cloudy like they hadn't been washed properly. - The toilet tilted back and forth. - We could not use the Wifi at all... wrong password? - Mattresses were very old (perhaps from the 50s) Yikes! - bedding(sheets and blankets) also was old and mostly polyester. It may be fine for guys but women notice things like this. We all agreed we would not recommend this cabin to friends. Sorry to be honest - but hope it helps.
Stayed 6 nights in Jul 2018

8/10 Good

Erika P.

The property is more like a cottage not a cabin to us. A cozy cottage!

We had an incredible experience! It was a cozy place, not fancy, but we had everything we needed. We were able to relax, enjoy and make awesome memories with our kids! I am sure we will forever treasure the experience of being on this beautiful Island! I am very thankful for Judy being so accessible with questions and needs!
Stayed 5 nights in Aug 2018

10/10 Excellent

Janelle H., Northern Wisconsin

Just what we were looking for!

The home is cozy and comfortable, just what we wanted. We practically LIVED in the screen porch! It was such a great place to eat our meals and play games in the evenings. There is no air conditioning in the house but once the windows are open, the cross breezes kept the temperature very comfortable for us. We liked being away from the hustle and bustle of a touristy place like Madeline Island but still felt close to the parks and activities we wanted to do. Our little dogs loved having a nice yard to run around in and we didn't worry about heavy road traffic. The property is very well-maintained and clean. We had everything we needed for our stay. We would definitely come back!

About the host

Hosted by Jon and Judi Sowl

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We met on Madeline Island the summer of 1980. Judi grew up here and met Jon when he spent the summer here working. We were married on the island 4 years later and have spent many summers and vacation time here. Our three grown children have many wonderful memories of times spent at the cabin. We both have family on the island and in Bayfield. We now live in Sturgeon Bay, Wisconsin and visit the island as often as we can.

Languages:

English

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