Purple Waves | Mid-Century Home Steps to the Lake

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A wooden cabin with large windows overlooking a beach.
A wooden-paneled room with a television on a cabinet, a door, and a leather chair.
A wooden-paneled room with a sofa, a dining table, and a chair.
A cabin interior with a large window offering a view of dense forest.
A two-story house with a garage, a grassy yard, and a view of the water.

Reviews

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional

Highlights

  • Top-rated comfy beds
    Guests liked the comfy beds here.
  • Centrally-located
    You're never far from where you need to be with this convenient location.
  • Discover nearby landmarks
    Near Lake Superior

Popular amenities

  • Patio
  • Dog-friendly
  • Barbecue
  • Internet access
  • Refrigerator
  • Onsite parking available

Explore the area

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Port Wing, WI
  • Place, Apostle Islands Marina
    ‪52 min drive‬
  • Place, Bayfront Festival Park
    ‪59 min drive‬
  • Place, Duluth Entertainment Convention Center
    ‪59 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

2 bedrooms (sleeps 6)

Bedroom 1

1 King Bed

Bedroom 2

1 Queen Bed

1 bathroom

Bathroom 1

Spaces

Deck or patio
Porch or lanai
Kitchen
Dining area

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About the area

Map
Port Wing, WI

What's nearby

  • Amnicon Falls State Park - 39 min drive - 63.8 km
  • Apostle Islands Marina - 52 min drive - 82.7 km
  • Bayfront Festival Park - 59 min drive - 87.8 km
  • Duluth Entertainment Convention Center - 59 min drive - 88.5 km
  • AMSOIL Arena - 59 min drive - 88.5 km

Restaurants

  • ‪Port Bar & Restaurant - ‬6 min drive
  • ‪Lake Wind Coffee - ‬5 min drive
  • ‪hobs south shore saloon - ‬5 min drive
  • ‪Day-O Fishing Charters - ‬6 min drive
  • ‪Spoon Feeder Charter - ‬6 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Purple Waves | Mid-Century Home Steps to the Lake pet-friendly?

Yes, this property allows dogs (limit 2 total).

How much is parking at Purple Waves | Mid-Century Home Steps to the Lake?

On-site parking is available at the property.

What time is check-in at Purple Waves | Mid-Century Home Steps to the Lake?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Purple Waves | Mid-Century Home Steps to the Lake?

Checkout is at 10:00 AM.

Where is Purple Waves | Mid-Century Home Steps to the Lake located?

Situated on the waterfront, this cabin is 0.1 mi (0.2 km) from Lake Superior and 2.9 mi (4.6 km) from Bibon Lake. Boreal Forest is 5.2 mi (8.3 km) away.

Reviews

9.6

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 21 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 3 out of 21 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 1 out of 21 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 21 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 21 reviews

9.8/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

10/10

Location

9.8/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
The view of Gitchee Gumee was spectacular. Sunsets in the evenings are a perfect end to the day. The house was well appointed, comfortable and secluded on a nice lot. Plenty of room for the dogs to exercise. We will certainly consider renting here again.
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2026
Response from VrboOwner on 30 September 2026
Thanks for the five-star rating! Glad Purple Waves had a spectacular view of Gitchee Gumee and those perfect evening sunsets. It's great to hear the house was well appointed, comfortable, and that the secluded lot gave the dogs plenty of room to exercise. Hope to welcome you back to Bark Point Ventures—take care until next time!
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Beautiful location and great host.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
We had an amazing stay by Lake Superior, it was very relaxing and the property was perfect! The property was very dog friendly with lots of area to walk and explore.
Stayed 6 nights in Jun 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Very comfortable and clean. Great views!
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Such a beautiful spot to get away! The property was beautiful and it was overall a great experience! My two dogs LOVED it.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Private piece of Lake Superior

Very private peaceful and beautiful. Nice comfortable cabin that has all you could need. Really enjoyed our stay. The views were stunning!
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2025
Response from VrboOwner on 12 February 2025
so happy you enjoyed your stay, the south shore truly is a magical place!
Verified review

8/10 Good

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Fantastic view..lovely kitchen..large deck and screened porch if raining or buggy..dogs welcomed which was our major perk
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Amazing getaway by Lake Superior

As advertised, the host was very accommodating and super responsive.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Great stay in Port Wing

Purple Waves was everything the listing detailed and more! It was clean, comfortable, had a beautiful lakefront view, and was pet friendly! The kitchen was stocked with pots, pans, utensils etc needed to cook or BBQ. They provided plenty of towels for both humans and pets as well as extra bedding and plenty of blankets. Highly recommend!
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2025
Response from VrboOwner on 9 April 2025
Thanks for taking the time to share your experience at Purple Waves, we are so happy you and your pupper had a lovely time!
Verified review

6/10 Okay

Liked: Check-in, communication, location
Fantastic view. Close to Port Wing. Newer appliances. Spacious home. The ants were a real bummer but if they can solve that problem (and a couple of sticky doors) we would stay again. Very attentive host as well.
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2025
Response from VrboOwner on 18 August 2025
Doors have already been fixed. The ants can be a nuisance for sure, but they come and go seasonally here and at many properties in our rural space, we do our best to manage these and are sorry they so greatly impacted your stay.
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Just As Listed!

Everything was great and probably better than the listing. We cooked several melas and the kitchen had everything we needed, well stocked!The sunsets, wildlife and hiking were the highlights.Thanks for everything Purple Shores!
Stayed 5 nights in May 2025
Response from VrboOwner on 27 May 2025
We are pleased to hear you enjoyed your stay, we are glad you were able to feel right at home :)
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Wonderful South Shore Vacation

The cabin is everything as described! Kitchen is well stocked. If you like to cook you’ll want to bring your own spices and oils otherwise it has all the pans and utensils you’ll need. Very comfortable beds. No unpleasant surprises at all!
Stayed 5 nights in Sep 2024
Verified review

8/10 Good

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
The property was basically what we expected. The beds were comfortable. The living room was spacious. The kitchen was functional. One bedroom had a bit of an odor. And we did have some issues with ants. Still, we really enjoyed our stay. The view is phenomenal!
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Beautiful View

Gorgeous location to explore the South Shore. Beds were comfortable and kitchen very usable for cooking for a family. We enjoyed the local goods that the host offered to source for us from local farmers. Outdoor grill was great and lots of chairs are available to enjoy the view. Plenty of blankets and linens too. Note there is no washer/dryer for longer stays. Its a wonderful place!
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

South Shore Stay

We had a beautiful weekend at the cabin. The cabin is in a great location for exploring Bayfield County or relaxing overlooking Lake Superior. The cabin is well updated, clean and has all needed amenities. We made a quick drive into Duluth for a date night and also explored east to Bayfield. We tried some locally sourced products provided by the owner and it was super nice to support local farmers. There is a super cute coffee shop in Port Wing that provides coffee for the house and is worth checking out for an afternoon cappuccino. We will definitely visit again.
Stayed 4 nights in Nov 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

South Superior Shore Getaway

Purple Waves is a comfortable and well appointed house to get away from it all. A huge window overlooks the lake, It's a mesmerizing show moment to moment as the  light and weather shift throughout the day. We stayed the second week of April and the area was quiet and empty -- quite peaceful.Everything is as described in the property listing. A big plus is the house guide notebook which is very detailed and contains local attractions and amenities. The section on local hikes is particularly well done. Communication with our host was excellent. We were very happy with our choice of Purple Waves.
Stayed 4 nights in Apr 2025
Response from VrboOwner on 30 April 2025
We are so happy you found the guidebook helpful, we have spent a lot of time trying to make sure we get all the "good stuff" in there. Thank you for coming!
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Fantastic view

Incredible view and a pleasantly uncluttered place to enjoy some downtime. The home is dated, but that is part of the charm. Within driving distance to Bayfield and other locations to get something to eat or explore. The owner can facilitate locally sourced foods to be in the fridge when you arrive, removing some of the need to forage since it's right there already. Basic kitchen tools are present and a propane grill. A nice clean place to stay with an incredible view -the waters and sky constantly change. The only issue we had were the not-so-comfy beds, but we might be picky? Not sure, but besides that this place is fantastic.
Stayed 3 nights in May 2025
Response from VrboOwner on 5 June 2025
Thanks for sharing your feedback, and we are sorry to hear you did not find the beds to your liking. We know how important it is to get a good night's sleep, but i do think it is a bit tricky because everyone seems to want a little something different when it comes to mattresses. We are glad you found most everything else to your satisfaction. The sky is magnificent here :)
Verified review

8/10 Good

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
I absolutely loved the property! The sunset alone is worth the visit!
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
The property was cozy, clean, and well maintained. The instructions were very clear as well and even had light switch labeled for their use. I also enjoyed that this property provided easy access to local goods (fresh eggs, local coffee, other items). I had 2 dogs with me during my stay and the property was perfect for them as far as yard access, blankets, and even some treats. The nice things is this property has a fast internet which helped a lot in the area with poor cell service. Saying that, download you checkin instruction before you get there
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2026
Response from VrboOwner on 9 July 2026
Thanks for the five-star rating! Glad Purple Waves was cozy, clean, and well maintained. Good to hear the labeled switches and clear instructions helped — and thanks for the tip to download the check-in details before arrival. Happy the yard, blankets, and treats worked well for your dogs, and that the fast internet made a difference in an area with poor cell service. Hope to welcome you back to Purple Waves—take care until next time! Bark Point Ventures
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2024
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