In the heart of downtown Madeline Island is Bell Street Lodging. Walking distance to restaurants, bars and beaches. This is an ideal place to relax and take in the views. Your rental unit is located on the second floor and has its own private deck to enjoy morning coffee a cocktail or just to soak in the scenery. There is additional common space that can be enjoyed as well. This includes a massive deck with plenty of seating and tables to enjoy additional views or company if you so chose. We have created a bbq and beer garden as well. Use one of the grills and courtyard area for wonderful meal outside.
The lodging includes two bedrooms allowing for up to 6 guests. Please note that the max guests allowed is 6. If you exceed the max amount we may ask you to leave the property and no refund will be provided.
The main bedroom has a queen bed and access to the private deck. The second bedroom is also equipped with a queen and bunk beds. The bunk beds are adult sized with 8" thick mattresses.
The Bell Street Lodging was constructed with concrete forms. The concrete forms offer a quiet sanctuary within your space. Or step outside and walk a 100 yards to Tom's Burned Down Cafe. Tom's is an island music oasis. Not to mention spectacular for people watching. Enjoy a short walk to the Beach Club for a sunset view and refreshment. Your family could enjoy Grampa Tony's also within 100 yards of your stay.
If you enjoy the convenience of staying close to the action this is the accommodation for you. One flight of stairs, unpack and park your car for the rest of your stay if you chose.
The Bell Street is no longer being advertised and operated as a bar/restaurant/event center. There may be a rare occasion that an event happens (more to help the community). Please check our website calendar at https://www.bellstreettavernmi.com. Click on the calendar tab and see if anything is posted. There are a total of 4 units as a part of this building and there may some noise from your neighbors (similar to an apartment). We just want you to be aware this is not a single family rental unit.
Please be mindful of the Ferry schedule. We can not offer a refund if you can't make the last boat. Please check their website for any travel advisories before traveling. Also, if you are booking very close to your arrival date please pay attention to our strict cancellation policy.
Note: Check in time is 4pm and check out time is 10am. Please note due to the very high lodging demand we cannot offer early check in or late check out.
Property manager
Dave Marchetti
Premier Host
Languages
English
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Amenities
Kitchen
Free WiFi
Air conditioning
Outdoor space
Parking available
Barbecue grill
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Note: A refund will not be provided if your vacation needs to be cut short due to weather conditions which may affect the ferry schedule
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
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher and a deadlock
We should mention
This property does not have any lifts
About the area
La Pointe
Located in La Pointe, this condo is in the city centre. The area's natural beauty can be seen at Lake Superior and Apostle Islands National Lakeshore, while Madeline Island Museum and Bayfield Heritage Museum are cultural highlights. Make sure you get close to the area's animals with activities such as game walks and birdwatching.
La Pointe, WI
What's nearby
Madeline Island Museum - 3 min walk - 0.3 km
Madeline Island Ferry Line - 14 min drive - 5.1 km
Apostle Islands Marina - 15 min drive - 5.9 km
Apostle Islands Cruises - 15 min drive - 5.9 km
Legendary Waters Casino - 20 min drive - 11.6 km
Restaurants
Manypenny Bistro - 52 min drive
Pier Plaza Restaurant - 52 min drive
Bodin Fisheries - 52 min drive
The Pickled Herring - 52 min drive
Beach Club - 4 min walk
Frequently asked questions
Is Bell Street-Downtown Oasis pet-friendly?
No, pets are not allowed at this property.
What time is check-in at Bell Street-Downtown Oasis?
Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.
What time is check-out at Bell Street-Downtown Oasis?
Checkout is at 10:00 AM.
Where is Bell Street-Downtown Oasis located?
Located in the heart of La Pointe, this condo building is steps away from Lake Superior and Madeline Island Museum. Major Gilbert Beach and Madeline Island Ferry Line are also within 3 miles (5 km).
Reviews
9.8
Exceptional
Reviews are presented in chronological order, subject to a moderation process, and verified unless otherwise labelled.
Love staying at the Bell Tavern. I appreciate the ability to walk around the main town area as Tom’s is always a good time. Ample space and a well stocked kitchen also make for an easy and quick weekend.
Its location was great for shopping and the restaurants. Within walking distance of our needs. Enjoyed the Big Bay park beach! The only negative was the stairs. Both my wife and I have bad knees.
My family stayed at Dave’s Bell Street place for my wedding weekend on Madeline Island and they loved every minute. The place was so clean , cozy, and conveniently located. It was close to so many main shops but they never heard a peep from the outside world. Definitely book this place if you’re looking to stay on Madeline Island!
We enjoyed staying at the Bell St. Downtown Oasis! It's so centrally located and close to the ferry dock, restaurants, groceries, etc. Also, for swimming you can easily drive down the street to Joni's Beach, which is a perfectly nice in-town beach. Or you can go to the Town Park, State Park, or other spots you'll find on the map or by asking around. The apartment is very close to Tom's, a late night drinking and music spot, but we were not bothered by any noise. This would be an especially good spot for "newbies" to the island, since it is so centrally located.
This property is in the BEST location if you want to be downtown! Everything I needed or wanted was a stone's throw away. The private balcony was the best, for treeline sunsets and a distant-water-view. The place itself was clean and comfortable, and, on further review, far too big for just me, but I did enjoy the space! All of the modern conveniences. Great host - - I will be back... with more people! ;)
The property check in process was easy, place was clean and spacious. Balcony was amazing and the location was perfect. Walking distance to everything!
Future guests- Keep in mind downstairs is a wedding venue, so it can be a bit loud but we didn't mind at all. Also, the sounds machines were an awesome addition to the bedrooms.
Beautiful place! We will be back :)
Condo was great. Very quite, large condo. Great outside patio space. Island has a handful of restraunts and gift shops. One highlight was swimming in the crystal clear and cool waters of superior in Big bay. The yact club has a heated outdoor pool jacuzzi and sauna that you can pay to use. We didnt get a chance because we ran out of time. Get there early to rent a moped. They rent out fast.
Relaxing spot right in the middle of the action on Madeline Island
Great apartment for a family or group of up to 4-6 people. Location is nice, right in the middle of town in LaPointe on Madeline Island. Easy walk just a block off the ferry from Bayfield. And, you can walk anywhere you might want to go in town: all the restaurants, groceries, Tom’s Cafe, etc. And it’s located above Bell Street Tavern, which was closed for an event when we stayed, so can’t speak to that. No dishwasher, but otherwise a functional kitchen. Internet. TV with streaming channels. All you need for a nice Madeline Island stay. Would recommended and would return ourselves.
Myself and my three children, all teens, really enjoyed the property. The location was excellent and there was plenty of parking. We were within walking distance to the ferry and restaurants, shops, a beach, and historical sites. The space was exceptionally clean and set up for relaxation and comfort. We had a semi private balcony off the bedroom and a beautiful shared balcony as well. This was especially nice because there was a lot of comfortable seating. The owner was very easy to communicate with. There were absolutely no unpleasant surprises. I actually thought it was a lot nicer and larger than is reflected in the photos. We are already planning next year’s visit!!
Property is in great location walking distance to ferry, grocery shopping, shops and activities.
Clean and as described. Enough room for 3 adults and 2 kids.
Private balcony plus large shared covered deck with view (including from unit) to Lake Superior. Friendly locals playing croquet in grass nextdoor.
Last night (Saturday 10/21) was a Halloween themed party event below with loud music until after 11pm. Would have been nice to know in advance (no info on website). Guest provided WiFi had fair (poor signal) and kept cutting out when steaming on Roku (no local channels).
Would recommend but if loud noise bothers you at night then check with host in advance.
Spacious, comfortable couches, nice to have kitchen, good to have temperature control, nice to have shampoo, soap and towels. Location is great. Liked the outdoor deck space. Downsides: there were dozens of flies in all of the rooms - not sure why. We were excited to cook but many of the dishes were dirty. One bed looked like someone already slept in it with wrinkled sheets and hair on it. Kind of dark lighting throughout. Can hear neighbors pretty easily (but we did go to bed on the early side.) one last suggestion: Dave did tell me about the lack of open restaurants after we booked and paid…it would have been helpful to know this prior to booking. We completely understand the nature of these times but might have made a different decision if we knew more about that. Thank you!
Thank you for allowing my boss to stay for his second year. They have enjoyed your rental as it is right in town and always nice and clean. The manager is polite and easy to work with