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Simple Gifts - A Simple Studio Cabin with Lake Superior Acesss across the Street!

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Exterior
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Private kitchen

Reviews

10 out of 10
Exceptional
1 bedroom1 bathroomSleeps 20.1 sq m

Popular amenities

  • Kitchen
  • Parking available

Explore the area

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

Rooms & beds

1 bedroom (sleeps 2)

Bedroom 1

1 Double Bed

1 bathroom

Bathroom 1

Spaces

Kitchen

About this property

Simple Gifts - A Simple Studio Cabin with Lake Superior Acesss across the Street!

Simple Gifts is a cozy cabin located toward the north end of Madeline Island with access to Lake Superior.  The cabin is a one room studio style layout with a full kitchen, living area opening to a full size bed.
The cabin is the perfect place to relax and disconnect from the outside world.  You will find WIFI to keep connected if you would like to but no TV!  This a great cabin for the couple on their honeymoon, anniversary or simply getting away from it all.

Items that you will need to bring:Food
Beverages
Condiments (including salt & pepper, ketchup, mustard, oils etc. - WI Department of Health & Human Services requires all condiments must be removed after each rental)
Additional towels for going to the beach (bath towels provided are for use inside the property not to be taken outside or to the beach)

Town of La Pointe Permit # - D 2024-77

Amenities:

Kitchen Basics - Dishes, Glassware, Utensils, Cutlery, Pots & Pans
Refrigerator, Stove, Oven, Microwave, Toaster & Coffee Maker
Linens for each Bed
No TV (Relax and disconnect!)
Bath Towels for the number of guests listed on the reservation
Charcoal Grill (please bring your own charcoal and starter fluid)
Lake Superior Access Across Big Bay Road (with stairs to the lake and benches overlooking the lake)
Complimentary start-up supplies of: Toilet Tissue, Paper Towels, Garbage Bags, Dish Soap, Dishwasher soap along with Hand Soap and Shampoo for each bathroom

Extra notes:

Check in Time: 4:00 PM
Check Out Time: 10:00 AM
50% due at time of Reservation

Madeline Island Vacations Terms & Conditions

Property manager

Mike Rasmus
Premier Host

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House Rules

Check in after 4:00 PM
Minimum age to rent: 21
Check out before 10:00 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

About the area

La Pointe

La Pointe is home to this holiday home. 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.
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La Pointe, WI

What's nearby

  • Big Bay State Park - 4 min drive - 4.4 km
  • Madeline Island Museum - 18 min drive - 14.8 km
  • Madeline Island Ferry Line - 71 min drive - 19.4 km
  • Apostle Islands Cruises - 72 min drive - 19.8 km
  • Apostle Islands Marina - 72 min drive - 19.9 km

Frequently asked questions

Is Simple Gifts - A Simple Studio Cabin with Lake Superior Acesss across the Street! pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

What time is check-in at Simple Gifts - A Simple Studio Cabin with Lake Superior Acesss across the Street!?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Simple Gifts - A Simple Studio Cabin with Lake Superior Acesss across the Street!?

Checkout is at 10:00 AM.

Where is Simple Gifts - A Simple Studio Cabin with Lake Superior Acesss across the Street! located?

Situated in La Pointe, this holiday home is steps from Lake Superior and 2.7 mi (4.3 km) from Big Bay State Park. Major Gilbert Beach and Madeline Island Museum are also within 9 miles (15 km).

Reviews

10

Exceptional

Reviews are presented in chronological order, subject to a moderation process, and verified unless otherwise labelled.
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Rating 10 - Excellent. 17 out of 18 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 1 out of 18 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 0 out of 18 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 18 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 18 reviews

9.8/10

Cleanliness

7.0/10

Amenities

10/10

Property conditions & facilities

10/10

Eco-friendliness

10/10

Check-in

9.8/10

Communication

10/10

Location

9.4/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Julie L.

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

Cozy quiet retreat

Watch sunrise each day, follow critter tracks on the beach, breathe in the pine aroma and relax. Top tip: the electric heater has a remote—no one has to get out of bed to turn it on in the morning! Neat and tidy with the essentials. We loved it.
Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Dan

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities, communication
As far as a place to disconnect there is not better place!
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Lacey O.

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

End of summer get away

This spot was perfect for our family of five. The adults took the bed and we set up a tent in the yard for our three kids. It was the perfect amount of amenities to keep life convenient while small enough to keep us enjoying all that the outdoors had to offer. We will be back!
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

TERRENCE B., Franklin WI

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

Simple gifts

We love this cabin, perfect for the two of us. Only problem - and I don’t know if anything can be done about this - was the large black ants in the bathroom. Seems like they will come in some years and not others. More rain this year maybe?
Stayed 5 nights in Sep 2023

10/10 Excellent

Paul G., Iowa City, Iowa

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

Great rustic cabin

This cabin is a gem! It was perfect for my writing retreat. Quiet and peaceful but with good internet. Easy access to everything else on the island. The small deck on the beach was a great place for morning coffee and evening cocktail. If you're going to book this place, be sure to bring everything you might need for cooking. I had to run to the market for salt and pepper. There are no supplies besides pots and pans. I echo a previous review that the wicker furniture could use some cushions. It would also be nice to have a broom to sweep off the cabin's deck. I really enjoyed my time here and would definitely book it again.
Stayed 6 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Teresa D.

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

Cozy Lake Cottage

This little one room cottage with full bath was very comfortable for just the two of us. It’s a little outdated on the furniture but for the few days we were there it was fine. The kitchen had all the supplies we needed and the water pressure was great in the shower. Management was very prompt on bringing us towels and extra supplies because housekeeping forgot to stock us with any. Overall I would stay here again.
Stayed 5 nights in Jun 2023

10/10 Excellent

Christina B.

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

Great little spot

We enjoyed our stay here. Small and had everything we needed. Ideal for two people. Cool at night but not a problem with the wood stove and provided heaters. We were prepared based upon previous reviews to bring all food and coffee making supplies. Check in/out very easy.
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2023

8/10 Good

Ilsa

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities, communication
This is a nice little one room cabin with just about everything you need. The one thing that I wasn’t thrilled about was the need to think about heating with a wood stove. Thankfully, there was a nice ceramic heater and an electric baseboard in the bathroom, but you certainly wouldn’t want to leave those on overnight, or even when you’re away. Same thing, though, for a woodstove. So that’s one thing. The other is that the communication with the rental agency wasn’t terrific. They had indicated I should bring my own amenities, like groceries, but they never really specified what they provided and what they didn’t, even when I emailed back. So I was forced to buy some supplies at a pretty expensive place just across the water only to discover that the place didn’t even have tea or coffee. Thankfully, someone had left some filters for the Mr coffee machine. I went and got a really overpriced bag of coffee the next day, but that’s just ridiculous. If you have a rental agency, they need to answer their emails . In addition, leaving a few sachets of instant coffee and a few teabags would be nice. Otherwise, this was a great property and I thoroughly enjoyed my stay.
Stayed 10 nights in Oct 2022

10/10 Excellent

Michael M.

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

Beautiful Location

The location was great, private and secluded. Great view of Lake Superior, we enjoyed our stay and would come again.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2022

10/10 Excellent

jo b.

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

Perfect retreat

Perfect retreat
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2022

10/10 Excellent

Lucy M.

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

Wonderful little gem of a cabin

Only ding against it was the microwave didn’t work - which was only a deal because I saw it in the pictures and had incorporated it into my meal plans 🤠. This is a great little cabin in a great location - just loved it!
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2022

10/10 Excellent

Jodi M.

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

Simple gifts

Thank you for this island getaway spot!
Stayed 5 nights in Aug 2022

10/10 Excellent

Andrew N.

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

Relaxing and, yes, simple

This property is aptly named. Located about 2/3 the length of the island, about 10 miles, from the village of LaPointe and just across Big Bay Road from Lake Superior. It is sheltered from its neighbors, who likely aren't in residence anyway. Traffic is minimal and more likely to be a bicycle or scooter than a car. The yard area is ample and comfortably shaded. The cabin, as advertised, is basically one big room (plus a bathroom) with all the basics, although I would have enjoyed a couple of upholstered chairs instead of the wicker furniture with a few pillows. Maybe its the pandemic or Great Resignation, but don't depend on restaurants or the convenience store being open, i.e., bring some food. We ate out every day, but who would be open on any given day seemed a bit of a crap shoot. The convenience store was closed all 4 days. Great place to relax as well as to enjoy cycling, kayaking, boat tours, or hiking.
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2022

10/10 Excellent

Ann K.

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

Check out the view

Love the bench at the beach for morning coffee
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2022

10/10 Excellent

Victria L.

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

Awesome!!

Simple Gifts was a very quaint & private property. It was located right across from Lake Superior with it's own beach. What a beautiful & fun time. Would love to go back again some time. Vicki & Scott Lindquist
Stayed 5 nights in Jul 2021

10/10 Excellent

Jason M.

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

Quaint and Quiet

We couldn’t have been more excited about this cabin! It was cozy, well out of town, and had a private feeling. I enjoyed the reading material in the cabinet to get brushed up on some Lake Superior history. We LOVED the private beach! The lake was mostly calm for us! We totally recommend this cabin for a couple’s getaway!
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2021

10/10 Excellent

Catherine F., Prescott, Wisconsin

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

A Little Gem!

Very nice property! Super clean and well stocked! The view from the cabin is amazing! The bathroom is spacious for such a small cabin.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2021

10/10 Excellent

Susan P.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location

Change of property

We were switched to a different property at the last minute, but it turned out great!

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